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Title: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on July 23, 2008, 11:06:28 PM
I really think the best thing was when Tom gomped Laurie.  Sorry Laurie, but that was awesome when he gomped you. 

The worst part was when that guy calling about Dark Knight didn't get gomped.  What the heck was with all that product placement ??
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on July 24, 2008, 12:10:17 AM
There were so many great moments: Tom's Mamma Mia review, Tom and PFT impersonating Jeff Goldblum, Spike's "Hellllllllloooooooooo, Patton" (that should be Patton's ringtone for the rest of his life). My favorite has to be PFT's laugh at "Morgan Spurlock's girlfriend". It was, pardon the phrase, epic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Son of Dorvid on July 24, 2008, 01:34:05 AM
Listen to that BJ Bryson call again.  Holy moly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on July 24, 2008, 02:22:14 AM
Best Part:
*PFT losing it over Ramsey's call.

Worst Part:
*Having to wikipedia Bill Murray after hearing Tom say "if that's stuff is true, then shame on you" and in turn being bummed out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: High Rise Denudes on July 24, 2008, 02:22:25 AM
best episode in awhile!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: WavyGravy on July 24, 2008, 03:11:15 AM
best:  Stage version of 'Caligula'

2nd best:  Tom's celebrity sightings
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on July 24, 2008, 05:18:33 AM
My favorite moment was when Tank was stammering while talking about Tor.  Then when Tom mimicked the stammer, Tank goes "What're you doin', Surfin' Bird?  HEY GLEN, HE'S DOIN' SURFIN' BIRD!!!"  Or something like that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on July 24, 2008, 08:14:14 AM
I will need to reserve final judgement until after having reviewed the podcast; but, as it stands now, the best moment was "Morgan Spurlock's girlfriend".  It was a perfect storm of inflection, timing, and content, much like "Truck Nuts" some weeks back.  I hope Ramsey doesn't take Paul's laughing jag the wrong way and mutate with anger, like a comic book villian, into James. I hope to never hear the words "You got Ramsey-ed".

The worst moment was when the show ended--no offense to Evan Funk Davies. He's awesome. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on July 24, 2008, 08:41:32 AM
Gotta agree with the Spurlock moment. Fantastic episode.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on July 24, 2008, 08:47:51 AM
I laughed at "Alexandra Jamieson, better known as Morgan Spurlock's Girlfriend" and then got swept up in PFT's eruption.  When Ramsey revealed that his second celebrity sighting was in fact Morgan Spurlock, I laughed so hard that I thought I would require hospitalization for internal injuries.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: herbie on July 24, 2008, 09:05:31 AM
my favorite part was the whole DJ CINNABONS call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 24, 2008, 09:13:20 AM
"A skid of iPhones."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 24, 2008, 09:18:59 AM
Second favorite, right after Spike has done the "Hello, Patton" and laugh at Tom's request:

Tom (laughing): Thank you, Spike. You're a good guy.
Spike: Thank you. I'm glad somebody approves.
Tom (stone-faced): Get off my phone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 24, 2008, 09:20:39 AM
When was the Tank/Tor call?  I only found the one Wurster moment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on July 24, 2008, 09:27:14 AM
I enjoyed how much PFT was enjoying Tom's rapid-fire GOMPs towards the end of the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on July 24, 2008, 09:57:54 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 24, 2008, 09:20:39 AM
When was the Tank/Tor call?  I only found the one Wurster moment.

There were three.

Glenn Danzig and Tank - around half an hour in
DJ Bryson, about 1.15 or so
And a brief call towards the end, responding to the topic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on July 24, 2008, 10:04:31 AM
Quote from: samir on July 24, 2008, 09:57:54 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 24, 2008, 09:20:39 AM
When was the Tank/Tor call?  I only found the one Wurster moment.

And a brief call towards the end, responding to the topic.

Randy from Tunnelbridge!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 24, 2008, 10:58:12 AM
Thanks, SamirMar, you guys are the beast best.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Days of Se7en on July 24, 2008, 11:14:49 AM
The key to PFT's greatness as a Best Show guest isn't just that he's funny, but that he's such a great laugher when funny things happen.  Ramsey's "celebrity" sighting would've been a funny enough moment on its own, but PFT's explosion made it an all-time classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ramsobot on July 24, 2008, 11:23:05 AM
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I hope Ramsey doesn't take Paul's laughing jag the wrong way and mutate with anger, like a comic book villian, into James.

Absolutely not! That moment was a highlight for me. I've told everyone to listen to it, and even put it on my website.

It has been requested by a certain person that I won't name that I James the show, and I've refused. It would take some Harvey Dent-esque fall from grace for that to happen, I think.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on July 24, 2008, 11:53:12 AM
I have to say as well, that opening the show with Unrest's "Six Layer Cake" was absolutely sublime. That's not even my favorite song on the record, but having that pretty guitar intro after the themes, was just the perfect set up.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on July 24, 2008, 12:00:49 PM
I think the best moment was probably when I realized that Paul was in the studio with Tom... Just to hear that laugh... and then hearing their conversation about Tom's various celebrity citings in LA. Good stuff!

The worst moment was when it ended.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: herbie on July 24, 2008, 12:10:02 PM
i actually listened to unrest both on my way into nyc and out of nyc on monday and tuesday! and ABBA a lot last weekend. A+ musical picks!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on July 24, 2008, 12:13:24 PM
Quote from: Days of Se7en on July 24, 2008, 11:14:49 AM
The key to PFT's greatness as a Best Show guest isn't just that he's funny, but that he's such a great laugher when funny things happen.  Ramsey's "celebrity" sighting would've been a funny enough moment on its own, but PFT's explosion made it an all-time classic.

Yes! He's a fan of the show. And a good listener.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on July 24, 2008, 12:34:55 PM
Quote from: Ramsobot on July 24, 2008, 11:23:05 AM
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I hope Ramsey doesn't take Paul's laughing jag the wrong way and mutate with anger, like a comic book villian, into James.

Absolutely not! That moment was a highlight for me. I've told everyone to listen to it, and even put it on my website.

It has been requested by a certain person that I won't name that I James the show, and I've refused. It would take some Harvey Dent-esque fall from grace for that to happen, I think.

You either die a good caller, or you live long enough to see yourself become James.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on July 24, 2008, 01:28:19 PM
Quote from: Chris L on July 24, 2008, 12:34:55 PM
Quote from: Ramsobot on July 24, 2008, 11:23:05 AM
Quote
I hope Ramsey doesn't take Paul's laughing jag the wrong way and mutate with anger, like a comic book villian, into James.

Absolutely not! That moment was a highlight for me. I've told everyone to listen to it, and even put it on my website.

It has been requested by a certain person that I won't name that I James the show, and I've refused. It would take some Harvey Dent-esque fall from grace for that to happen, I think.

You either die a good caller, or you live long enough to see yourself become James.

I want to reference some plot point from the last twenty minutes of The Dark Knight to humorous affect, but it's all a blur now, a totally kick ass blur. Who were those masked hostages in the building again?

Ramsey, you're a class act.   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on July 24, 2008, 06:19:29 PM
I actually googled Morgan Spurlock in the middle of PFT's laugh, saw a google image of him and his girlfriend, then started to laugh myself once I realized who it was, finished laughing, and PFT was still going.  Good times.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 24, 2008, 07:07:11 PM
What was the hang up on the Whitest Kids You Know guy about? Does Tom have something to do with that show? Ive never seen it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 24, 2008, 07:10:05 PM
I assumed the guy said something unfit for the air waves so Tom hung up on him without even acknowledging the call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 24, 2008, 07:21:18 PM
(posted this in the wrong thread earlier)

PFT's video store stories cracked me up, especially the one about the angry "Ballroom Dancing" customer.  Like Steve, I also liked the "Surfin' Bird" moment.

Worst part of the show...The Whitest Kids You Know caller who got unceremoniously GOMP'd.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on July 24, 2008, 07:39:06 PM
I'm re-listening to Wurster's second call. It's amazing. One of my favorite kind of calls - the obscure namedropping and bizarre popcultural references, plus lots of nods to everybody listening who has some knowledge of previous calls and the Newbridgverse. Similar in style to "Club Pizzazz" and Matthew Tompkins' calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on July 24, 2008, 11:19:19 PM
The pre-recorded top of the show GOMP might have been the best so far. For one thing, it wasn't even a GOMP. And I love how it faded out with Tom giggling like a little kid, acting it out loud to himself.   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on July 25, 2008, 12:06:30 AM
When PFT asked if Tom put googly eyes on the ABBA box

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2699786691_4fc3a0fcfc_o.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on July 25, 2008, 03:08:22 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 24, 2008, 07:21:18 PM
(posted this in the wrong thread earlier)

PFT's video store stories cracked me up, especially the one about the angry "Ballroom Dancing" customer.  Like Steve, I also liked the "Surfin' Bird" moment.

Worst part of the show...The Whitest Kids You Know caller who got unceremoniously GOMP'd.

Thanks, Jon from Maplewood.  I too was a bit thrown by the Whitest Kids You Know GOMP.  Did the kid swear and Tom had to dump it out?  Or does Tom just severely dislike the Whitest Kids? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on July 25, 2008, 03:42:52 AM
I thought Tom smelled a viral marketing strategy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on July 25, 2008, 09:45:43 AM
He's probably not that familiar with that particular comedy troop and thought he was hearing something vaguely racist.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 25, 2008, 10:01:12 AM
Quote from: John Junk 2.0 on July 25, 2008, 03:42:52 AM
I thought Tom smelled a viral marketing strategy.

That was my first thought as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on July 25, 2008, 10:13:33 AM
Quote from: moonshake on July 24, 2008, 09:27:14 AM
I enjoyed how much PFT was enjoying Tom's rapid-fire GOMPs towards the end of the show.

About 6 minutes from the end, the guy with the professional kidnapper's voice, gets frustrated with Tom interrupting his celebrity sighting story to riff on his voice.

Kidnapper: You want to hear this story?

A: No, I don't want to hear this story.
[Hang up]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on July 25, 2008, 05:35:16 PM
The whole show was great. I loved the line that went something like, "If they said 'Mamma Mia and its $1.5 million budget,' I'd say, 'What'd they do with that extra half a million?'"

Those two quick-hit Wurster calls were wonderful little bonuses. Not to pull back the curtain too far, but I wonder if things like the Randy from Tunnelbridge call was even planned beforehand.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AaronC on July 25, 2008, 07:11:18 PM
Quote from: Omar on July 24, 2008, 08:47:51 AM
I laughed at "Alexandra Jamieson, better known as Morgan Spurlock's Girlfriend" and then got swept up in PFT's eruption.  When Ramsey revealed that his second celebrity sighting was in fact Morgan Spurlock, I laughed so hard that I thought I would require hospitalization for internal injuries.

Exactly! 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jamesp on July 25, 2008, 07:33:37 PM
From when I listened on Tuesday, I tuned in in time to hear the topic start with PFT in studio and I especially loved the Morgan Spurlock's girlfriend call and Wurster's call about seeing Madonna at MSG.

Speaking of this week's show, this story here reminded me of Tom talking about what a loser Ben Stein is:

http://mediamatters.org/items/200807240001?f=h_latest

Ben Stein should be somewhere on that talent list (best/worst) towards the bottom. Everything about that guy (being Nixon's speech-writer, the anti-evolution documentary, ClearEyes commercials, & that dumb game show) makes me despise him so much.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on July 25, 2008, 08:51:38 PM
Don't forget he gave us this, though:

"Bueller?





Bueller?"





Danny Bonaduce is much more despicable, imo. I can't stand that guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jamesp on July 25, 2008, 09:24:23 PM
Quote from: Itslikeimsayin on July 25, 2008, 08:51:38 PM
Don't forget he gave us this, though:

"Bueller?





Bueller?"





Danny Bonaduce is much more despicable, imo. I can't stand that guy.

I feel like Danny at least knows he's a creep, but he does steroids so it's tough to decide which is worse.

My biggest complaint about Bonaduce is that I heard his radio show one time and he has the worst voice imaginable for radio.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on July 26, 2008, 01:14:27 AM
Quote from: jamesp on July 25, 2008, 09:24:23 PM


My biggest complaint about Bonaduce is that I heard his radio show one time and he has the worst voice imaginable for radio.

You don't find the voice of someone who sounds like they gargle glass shards every morning soothing?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on July 26, 2008, 02:02:36 AM
Batman confusion was pretty great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllisonLeGnome on July 26, 2008, 09:51:30 PM
Most of my favorite moments (and there were a lot of them) have already been posted, but I'll quote some anyway just for purposes of redundancy:

Quote from: Matt on July 24, 2008, 12:10:17 AM
There were so many great moments: Tom's Mamma Mia review...

 PFT's laugh at "Morgan Spurlock's girlfriend". It was, pardon the phrase, epic.

Quote from: moonshake on July 24, 2008, 09:27:14 AM
I enjoyed how much PFT was enjoying Tom's rapid-fire GOMPs towards the end of the show.

Quote from: Martin on July 24, 2008, 07:39:06 PM
I'm re-listening to Wurster's second call. It's amazing. One of my favorite kind of calls - the obscure namedropping and bizarre popcultural references, plus lots of nods to everybody listening who has some knowledge of previous calls and the Newbridgverse. Similar in style to "Club Pizzazz" and Matthew Tompkins' calls.

Quote from: yesno on July 26, 2008, 02:02:36 AM
Batman confusion was pretty great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on July 27, 2008, 05:35:54 PM
Quote from: Pete Velcro on July 25, 2008, 09:45:43 AM
He's probably not that familiar with that particular comedy troop and thought he was hearing something vaguely racist.

or maybe he's like me and just avoids them because of their name.


my least favorite part of the show was when tom said he un-facebooked james, and then i looked and found out that tom un-facebooked me too. i don't think i'm as bad as james.
but i'm not sore about stupid internet crap, so it's no big deal.
it happened right around the "morgan spurlock's girlfriend" part tho, so it took some of the funny out of that for me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on July 27, 2008, 06:17:04 PM
best moments for me:

- PFT's "ballroom dancing" story.

- steve in north hollywood's "double."

- spike's continued absence of any sense of humor whatsoever, and the calmness and vulcan-like logic he exhibits as he answers "no" repeatedly to tom's increasingly ridiculous questions. he's so deadpan about it i lose it every time a particular line of inquiry begins.

- the underlying message behind abba's "take a chance on me" is "i'm garbage."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Josh on July 27, 2008, 06:33:38 PM
The reason last week's show was so awesome is that it was in 4/4 time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on July 27, 2008, 08:47:39 PM
I'm afraid to check whether or not Tom has de-friended me.  Even the thought of actually makes me a little anxious, which is pretty ridiculous.

All my favorite moments have already been covered, but in defense of that Batman call: "Straight Up: the Dark Knight" was pretty hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Superdragon DJ on July 28, 2008, 05:33:48 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 24, 2008, 09:18:59 AM
Second favorite, right after Spike has done the "Hello, Patton" and laugh at Tom's request:

Tom (laughing): Thank you, Spike. You're a good guy.
Spike: Thank you. I'm glad somebody approves.
Tom (stone-faced): Get off my phone.

That is tied with PFT and Tom laughing on the Morgan Sperlock call. That shit had me crying.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on July 28, 2008, 03:15:43 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on July 27, 2008, 06:17:04 PM
- the underlying message behind abba's "take a chance on me" is "i'm garbage."

I've actually spent time in the past breaking down the lyrics to TACOM, trying to see if the subtext suited the purposes of a protest I was involved in. It was mindblowing to hear the theory vocalized since I'd come to a similar conclusion myself then and nobody else I told this to agreed in the least, if they cared at all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllisonLeGnome on July 28, 2008, 04:42:52 PM
Quote from: RegularJoe on July 28, 2008, 03:15:43 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on July 27, 2008, 06:17:04 PM
- the underlying message behind abba's "take a chance on me" is "i'm garbage."

I've actually spent time in the past breaking down the lyrics to TACOM, trying to see if the subtext suited the purposes of a protest I was involved in. It was mindblowing to hear the theory vocalized since I'd come to a similar conclusion myself then and nobody else I told this to agreed in the least, if they cared at all.

Now you HAVE to tell us what exactly you were protesting.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on July 28, 2008, 06:07:05 PM
Quote from: AllisonLeGnome on July 28, 2008, 04:42:52 PM
Quote from: RegularJoe on July 28, 2008, 03:15:43 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on July 27, 2008, 06:17:04 PM
- the underlying message behind abba's "take a chance on me" is "i'm garbage."

I've actually spent time in the past breaking down the lyrics to TACOM, trying to see if the subtext suited the purposes of a protest I was involved in. It was mindblowing to hear the theory vocalized since I'd come to a similar conclusion myself then and nobody else I told this to agreed in the least, if they cared at all.

Now you HAVE to tell us what exactly you were protesting.

I feel wary divulging too much, but the point of the protest in general was to sway the foot soldiers of a larger interest into seeing things in a new light, or Taking A Chance On Me (me being the cause in that case). I can tell you the song didn't work out, although it's become more of a personal anthem for me as an appeal to life to life itself, since tbsowfmu and the abba box came into my life.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 28, 2008, 08:46:10 PM
Quote from: RegularJoe on July 28, 2008, 06:07:05 PM
Quote from: AllisonLeGnome on July 28, 2008, 04:42:52 PM
Quote from: RegularJoe on July 28, 2008, 03:15:43 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on July 27, 2008, 06:17:04 PM
- the underlying message behind abba's "take a chance on me" is "i'm garbage."

I've actually spent time in the past breaking down the lyrics to TACOM, trying to see if the subtext suited the purposes of a protest I was involved in. It was mindblowing to hear the theory vocalized since I'd come to a similar conclusion myself then and nobody else I told this to agreed in the least, if they cared at all.

Now you HAVE to tell us what exactly you were protesting.

I feel wary divulging too much, but the point of the protest in general was to sway the foot soldiers of a larger interest into seeing things in a new light, or Taking A Chance On Me (me being the cause in that case). I can tell you the song didn't work out, although it's become more of a personal anthem for me as an appeal to life to life itself, since tbsowfmu and the abba box came into my life.

You were working for McCain, right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on July 28, 2008, 11:13:09 PM
I resent that implication sir. Ron Paul 2012! I'm taking the ReLOVEution back to the streets!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 29, 2008, 06:16:29 AM
Quote from: RegularJoe on July 28, 2008, 11:13:09 PM
I'm taking the ReLOVEution back to the streets!

This makes it sound more like you're working on the Andre 3000 campaign.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on July 29, 2008, 08:28:06 AM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on July 27, 2008, 06:17:04 PM
best moments for me:

- PFT's "ballroom dancing" story.

- steve in north hollywood's "double."

- spike's continued absence of any sense of humor whatsoever, and the calmness and vulcan-like logic he exhibits as he answers "no" repeatedly to tom's increasingly ridiculous questions. he's so deadpan about it i lose it every time a particular line of inquiry begins.

- the underlying message behind abba's "take a chance on me" is "i'm garbage."


Thanks Andrew in Philadelphia ... for Taking a Chonce on Me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 30, 2008, 06:30:32 AM
Best moment in last night's (7/29) show:

Tom's absolute delight in Spike's participating in the topic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on July 30, 2008, 09:28:03 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 30, 2008, 06:30:32 AM
Best moment in last night's (7/29) show:

Tom's absolute delight in Spike's participating in the topic.

One of the most surprising things I've ever heard on the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Laurie on July 30, 2008, 09:49:51 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 30, 2008, 06:30:32 AM
Best moment in last night's (7/29) show:

Tom's absolute delight in Spike's participating in the topic.

Yes, that was great! He was so surprised.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on July 30, 2008, 10:29:16 AM
Tom's Oscar caliber performance on the phone with his former shrink.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on July 30, 2008, 10:53:33 AM
I loved the special guests! They were special!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ramsobot on July 30, 2008, 01:04:18 PM
And they were guests.

I know I'm a little close to the thing, but I enjoyed the call from Jeremy (née James).

But my favorite things were Spike's second call and Jason Woliner's use of "The Strangers" as a verb: "We've been Stranger'd."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on July 30, 2008, 03:39:36 PM
(hangs up)
I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT WHIPPED CREAM
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on July 30, 2008, 03:51:07 PM
'Sleepy La Beef'


 Tom laughing at this after he had said it for a third time.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on July 30, 2008, 07:38:05 PM
(http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/80/02/23190280.jpg)
Laurie!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 30, 2008, 10:14:49 PM
Every time Tom's therapist said "You're getting sleepy" inappropriately and with absolutely no effect. 

Now I badly want to say that to people in the middle of heated debates.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on July 31, 2008, 12:18:48 AM
Quote from: angstrom on July 30, 2008, 03:39:36 PM
(hangs up)
I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT WHIPPED CREAM

Yes, this was one of my favorite moments ever. One of my favorite things is when Tom gets angry inexplicably at something.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on July 31, 2008, 06:03:41 AM
The public/private call from Tom's therapist seemed conceptually brilliant to me.  I can only assume that they were deliberately teasing someone/something, but in order to suppose who is being teased violates the spirit of the bit.  If you were to consider it, you cross the line and the joke's now on you too.  A+
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on July 31, 2008, 11:49:03 AM
Tom's therapist: "Welcome to Couch Talk...can you turn down your radio?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on August 01, 2008, 08:36:11 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on July 31, 2008, 11:49:03 AM
Tom's therapist: "Welcome to Couch Talk...can you turn down your radio?"

Tom's therapist: "That's why I was on that side of the couch."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on August 01, 2008, 12:26:37 PM
Quote from: angstrom on July 31, 2008, 06:03:41 AM
The public/private call from Tom's therapist seemed conceptually brilliant to me.  I can only assume that they were deliberately teasing someone/something, but in order to suppose who is being teased violates the spirit of the bit.  If you were to consider it, you cross the line and the joke's now on you too.  A+


I agree. Way different than most of the bits on the show. It worked flawlessly - especially when Jon started taking calls. Great show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: around the bend on August 01, 2008, 04:30:59 PM
I really liked the way Tom described Evan Funk Davies' upcoming show.  He always has a good couple lines to describe the next show, but that night it was really really funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on August 08, 2008, 06:45:56 PM
Quote from: 50backflips on August 01, 2008, 04:30:59 PM
I really liked the way Tom described Evan Funk Davies' upcoming show.  He always has a good couple lines to describe the next show, but that night it was really really funny.

That's one of my favorite bits.  Except the night that he mentioned that EFD was going to spin Allen Ginsburg all night, because I was thinking I'd play some Ginsburg on this proposed radio play show.  Ouch!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on August 08, 2008, 07:18:40 PM
simon's bastard cousin "rick."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 08, 2008, 08:53:17 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on August 08, 2008, 07:18:40 PM
simon's bastard cousin "rick."

That was priceless.  The return of Philly Boy Roy was great, altogether:

Trying to pronounce "mayubinatorial"
Surfin' Bird
Music Group
Not "keepin' it Roxburruh"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on August 08, 2008, 08:54:51 PM
I personally loved Tom's impression of a carbon monoxide detector.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on August 09, 2008, 03:29:40 AM
The end of Spike's second call when he yelled about wanting certain channels off his TV instead of "ARGH the little things".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 09, 2008, 12:32:27 PM
yeah, everything about that was (hilariously) awkward.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on August 11, 2008, 06:43:06 PM
An hour complaining about the message board? Not the best best show.

-Ajax
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on August 11, 2008, 07:59:17 PM
Quote from: mostlymeat on August 11, 2008, 06:43:06 PM
An hour complaining about the message board? Not the best best show.

-Ajax

Agreed.  Last week was for completists only.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 11, 2008, 08:36:01 PM
What could've possibly happened in FOTchan to cause this?  Inquiring minds want to know.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on August 11, 2008, 09:34:27 PM
Quote from: John Junk 2.0 on August 11, 2008, 07:59:17 PM
Quote from: mostlymeat on August 11, 2008, 06:43:06 PM
An hour complaining about the message board? Not the best best show.

-Ajax

Agreed.  Last week was for completists only made me sad.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 12, 2008, 09:59:32 AM
I think we need to change the name on this thread to, simply, The BEST moments of last night's show.

Accentuate the positive, G's! ... I mean FOT's!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on August 12, 2008, 01:41:17 PM
Last week was a bummer, but it's going to take a hell of a lot more than that to get me to burn my FOT card.  I listened to the TSOYA with Tom from 2005, and it completely cured me.  What an awesome guy!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on August 12, 2008, 05:00:33 PM
I agree.  There have been a lot of ups and downs over the years, but it's true: no caller is bigger than the show.  That Officer Tom vs. Purple Shirt and related-rivalries thing seemed to get very negative in real life, but the show kept chugging and just got better and better.  Last week was rough, but it was all about the message board drama dragging everything down.  It's funny how only a week has past and my FOT outlook has gotten way more optimistic again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on August 13, 2008, 09:12:41 AM
"Spoctors"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on August 13, 2008, 09:33:30 AM
The whole nazi sandwich discussion was a gem.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on August 13, 2008, 10:45:08 AM
Two favorites:

Tom's drunk Mike impression.

Tom playing Asia instead of The Smiths. ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 13, 2008, 11:00:17 AM
The Asia thing was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on August 13, 2008, 11:48:22 AM
I think my favorite part of this week's show was Dr. H's first, polite attempt at a GOMP, which didn't take. A GOMPer having to face the GOMPed was like slamming a door in someone's face, only it's just a screen door, and they can still see you standing there on the other side. Or maybe pushing somebody out of a first floor window.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on August 13, 2008, 11:52:16 AM
Quote from: Wes on August 13, 2008, 11:48:22 AM
slamming a door in someone's face, only it's just a screen door, and they can still see you standing there on the other side.

Can I use this in something?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 13, 2008, 12:03:11 PM
The misGOMP and, what I like to call, the "Asia-sneak" were the two things that made me laugh the most.  But the whole episode was still a lot of fun.

I still hope Tom isn't really planning to leave any time soon.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 13, 2008, 12:34:56 PM
i liked H-Man; he was endearing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on August 13, 2008, 12:45:17 PM
Quote from: erika on August 13, 2008, 09:33:30 AM
The whole nazi sandwich discussion was a gem.

It's always a good idea to bring up Hitler.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on August 13, 2008, 12:49:14 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 13, 2008, 12:34:56 PM
i liked H-Man; he was endearing.

That's part of what made the misGOMPS so great.  H-Man was just a nice guy (not that Tom's not nice; you get it) making an honest stab at fulfilling the Best Show format.  It's somehow fitting that he would have face his victims.

I was trying to think of what the misGOMPS were like. The closest thing I could come up with was when Will Ferrell is being burned alive in the first Austin Powers. "I am very badly burned..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 13, 2008, 12:56:40 PM
Quote from: Martin on August 13, 2008, 12:45:17 PM
Quote from: erika on August 13, 2008, 09:33:30 AM
The whole nazi sandwich discussion was a gem.

It's always a good idea to bring up Hitler.

"Enough with this Hitler guy. I don't like him. The jury's in: thumbs down." -Tom Scharpling
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on August 13, 2008, 01:55:15 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 13, 2008, 12:34:56 PM
i liked H-Man; he was endearing.

Exactly the same word I was thinking. I especially liked when he went into his explanation of how his frat was a force of good, but dug his ditch even deeper. Increased his endearing factor threefold.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on August 13, 2008, 03:19:04 PM
Mike's new tattoo: a Zune, showing the red band trailer for Tropic Thunder.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: break on August 13, 2008, 04:04:25 PM
Quote from: Pete Velcro on August 13, 2008, 12:49:14 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 13, 2008, 12:34:56 PM
i liked H-Man; he was endearing.

That's part of what made the misGOMPS so great.  H-Man was just a nice guy (not that Tom's not nice; you get it) making an honest stab at fulfilling the Best Show format.  It's somehow fitting that he would have face his victims.

I was trying to think of what the misGOMPS were like. The closest thing I could come up with was when Will Ferrell is being burned alive in the first Austin Powers. "I am very badly burned..."

There is also the scene in Bananas where Woody Allen avoids the two hoodlums assaulting an old lady on the subway.  Then he faux-heroically tosses them off the subway car just as the doors close, but they open right back up. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 13, 2008, 04:56:27 PM
the pro-obama, anti-jew lady (cant tell if anyones mentioned her)...couldnt stand her.

-iAmBaronVonSweetie
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on August 13, 2008, 05:00:06 PM
Last night was a solid show, I laughed from beginning to end and the H-Man certainly didn't disappoint - even if it wasn't what I was expecting (I was expecting a Wurster in-studio faux 'shock jock' that Tom pretended to adore whilst nauseating half the listening audience with relentless chat) it was a fine piece of broadcasting. Hitler Sandwich and faux-GOMPs (or GOOPs as they became) were the highlights. Oh, and H's less-than-passionate defence of his college show co-host, who Tom said was 'the worst'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 13, 2008, 05:45:04 PM
Quote from: Gibby on August 13, 2008, 05:00:06 PM
faux-GOMPs (or GOOPs as they became)

GOMPP (Get off my phone, please)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mokin on August 13, 2008, 06:13:05 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 13, 2008, 04:56:27 PM
the pro-obama, anti-jew lady (cant tell if anyones mentioned her)...couldnt stand her.

-iAmBaronVonSweetie

That call was weird, but it was spun into gold when Tom mocked her hateful praise after he gomped her.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Fido on August 13, 2008, 06:20:30 PM
Quote from: Pete Velcro on August 13, 2008, 12:49:14 PM
I was trying to think of what the misGOMPS were like. The closest thing I could come up with was when Will Ferrell is being burned alive in the first Austin Powers. "I am very badly burned..."

EXACTLY what I was thinking of when it happened, Pete. I think the Will Farrell character's name was Mustafa. Only hilarious when you know it's fictional. The mis-GOMPs were completely hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on August 13, 2008, 07:30:25 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 13, 2008, 04:56:27 PM
the pro-obama, anti-jew lady (cant tell if anyones mentioned her)...couldnt stand her.

-iAmBaronVonSweetie

I loved how she was calling from the lower east side.   I think I'll vote for McCain just because of her condescending tone of voice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on August 13, 2008, 09:00:27 PM
I'm not voting for Obama.

Not because he's black, but because of the Shepard Fairey stickers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on August 14, 2008, 01:14:11 AM
Quote from: ChrisF on August 13, 2008, 07:30:25 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 13, 2008, 04:56:27 PM
the pro-obama, anti-jew lady (cant tell if anyones mentioned her)...couldnt stand her.

-iAmBaronVonSweetie

I loved how she was calling from the lower east side.   I think I'll vote for McCain just because of her condescending tone of voice.

She sounded very much to me like the lady who called recently and pranked Tom with the "your show put me right to sleep" zinger. I could be wrong though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on August 14, 2008, 02:29:35 AM
Not to get all class war, but she sounds like the kind of hyper-privileged person who, because of her tax bracket, was raised surrounded by ignorant snobs and who is always the "wild one" with the crazy "lefty" ideas, like her off-the-wall "People outside of New York are racist" theories, which have never really been tested but are so radical that they threaten to blow the walls out of this here blue-chip seaside cocktail bar with twenty dollar martinis out here on Shelter island.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ackbar on August 14, 2008, 04:37:22 AM
in the end.. that phonecall was among the best of the night. tom's reactions were on point & the woman was laughable; far from angering imo.
the fact she admitted to not being a true new yorker yet felt she was the best representation of the city/state said it all to me
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 14, 2008, 08:03:32 AM
please more class war, junk. I love it!  That kind of snob makes me turn Maoist.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on August 14, 2008, 08:44:10 AM
I thought she was kidding initially. Who calls TBS and leads off with "I want to talk politics"?

I imagine her flipping the dial in her car and landing what sounds like a legit call-in show with a sizable listenership. Then, after giving it all of five minutes, she becomes outraged that this valuable forum is being wasted on Doo-Wop and Family Guy-inspired folk art. So she calls in with a mission to wake people up to the truth!   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on August 14, 2008, 08:46:19 AM
My theory in chat was that she just went up the radio dial and called in to every station she could find, and then read from some sort of prepared transcript.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 14, 2008, 09:13:28 AM
Quote from: Martin on August 14, 2008, 08:46:19 AM
My theory in chat was that she just went up the radio dial and called in to every station she could find, and then read from some sort of prepared transcript.

Yeah, while all of us are sitting, doing nothing, she's doing her part to educate the people.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: senorcorazon on August 14, 2008, 10:22:50 AM
"Did your frat have a competition, like a dance off, or throwing a javelin?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: joanna on August 14, 2008, 12:07:24 PM
so which is crazier, in your opinion:

- the fact that she thought it was going to be news to tom (and his listeners) that there were people who wouldn't vote for obama based on race alone; or

- that she thought she could change their minds by rounding up a team of new yorkers to set them straight?

i can't decide. they're both so crazy that it's hard to pick.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 14, 2008, 12:43:28 PM
joanna, your avatar is perfect for more situations that i ever give credit for on this board. 


this was one of them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on August 14, 2008, 01:38:29 PM
"I can't understand you, WALL-E."

So great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 14, 2008, 01:57:23 PM
Quote from: Itslikeimsayin on August 14, 2008, 01:38:29 PM
"I can't understand you, WALL-E."

So great.

say, "Eve-ah"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on August 14, 2008, 02:23:34 PM
Another couple I forgot:

Caller: "So I got Kyle Glass's autograph instead. It didn't make up for it, but..."
H-Man: "Good ol' KG."
Tom: "Yeah, Kyle Glass. You a big Kyle Glass fan?"

---

"As Conrad Bain says, 'Different strokes for people who are unalike.'"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on August 14, 2008, 04:36:06 PM
As a big Laurie from Miami fan, I regret having to say she turfed out pretty hard. Bush league call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on August 14, 2008, 04:39:45 PM
Man, lots of great stuff from this one. I just remembered that Tom worked in Judge Smails' "The world needs ditchdiggers, too" line.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on August 14, 2008, 04:51:32 PM
on the relisten:

Erika whispering "He's a Nazi!" about Goebbels.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: senorcorazon on August 14, 2008, 04:56:48 PM
Quote from: John Junk 2.0 on August 13, 2008, 09:00:27 PM
I'm not voting for Obama.

Not because he's black, but because of the Shepard Fairey stickers.

You prefer this?

(http://witz.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/nope.jpg)

All the making fun of Drunk Mike. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on August 14, 2008, 11:01:44 PM
Quote from: Itslikeimsayin on August 14, 2008, 02:23:34 PM
Another couple I forgot:

Caller: "So I got Kyle Glass's autograph instead. It didn't make up for it, but..."
H-Man: "Good ol' KG."
Tom: "Yeah, Kyle Glass. You a big Kyle Glass fan?"

I know it's unlikely this will come off as anything more than a lame excuse, but I do actually know that Kyle's name is "Gass" and not "Glass". Admittedly for the first few months I was ever aware of the D I did think it was Glass, but I eventually got schooled. Apparently old habits die hard when I'm on the spot! Thankfully I didn't have to regret the gaff too much, because it made me laugh when I relistened, even while down in my cringing posture of shame.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on August 15, 2008, 01:51:16 AM
Yeah, it made it funnier that you didn't catch on when Tom called you on it. Easy mistake to make.

Jables' reaction sounded more funny than dickish to me. Autographs are ludicrous anyway. (Says the guy who has a signed Tenacious D poster hanging in his garage.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 15, 2008, 03:23:32 AM
Quote from: Itslikeimsayin on August 15, 2008, 01:51:16 AM
Yeah, it made it funnier that you didn't catch on when Tom called you on it. Easy mistake to make.

Jables' reaction sounded more funny than dickish to me. Autographs are ludicrous anyway. (Says the guy who has a signed Tenacious D poster hanging in his garage.)

Salt the wound, why don'tcha?

Hey, Itslikeimsayin, is your name a reference to J-Roc from Trailer Park Boys?  If so, Good on ya, sir!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on August 15, 2008, 04:03:00 AM
I have to say it was funny and dickish all at the same time, which was kinda great because it confirmed the nature of his persona as a reality for me. Also, I get a huge kick out of it when Tom mocks other people who sound stupid on the radio, so I cannot love it any less just because it was me. No wound to salt!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on August 15, 2008, 04:57:05 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on August 15, 2008, 03:23:32 AM
Hey, Itslikeimsayin, is your name a reference to J-Roc from Trailer Park Boys?  If so, Good on ya, sir!

No, it's a Mr. Show reference. Bob Odenkirk's character says it in a Three Times One Minus One sketch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt C on August 15, 2008, 05:51:50 AM
H-Man seemed like a nice guy but if Tom's gone so am I.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 15, 2008, 07:20:42 AM
I'm sure he'll be staying, then.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on August 15, 2008, 08:26:14 AM
Quote from: Itslikeimsayin on August 15, 2008, 04:57:05 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on August 15, 2008, 03:23:32 AM
Hey, Itslikeimsayin, is your name a reference to J-Roc from Trailer Park Boys?  If so, Good on ya, sir!

No, it's a Mr. Show reference. Bob Odenkirk's character says it in a Three Times One Minus One sketch.

Picking a username from a Mr. Show sketch is so nerdy!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 15, 2008, 11:37:30 AM
Quote from: Martin on August 15, 2008, 08:26:14 AM
Quote from: Itslikeimsayin on August 15, 2008, 04:57:05 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on August 15, 2008, 03:23:32 AM
Hey, Itslikeimsayin, is your name a reference to J-Roc from Trailer Park Boys?  If so, Good on ya, sir!

No, it's a Mr. Show reference. Bob Odenkirk's character says it in a Three Times One Minus One sketch.

Picking a username from a Mr. Show sketch is so nerdy!

exactly.  that's why my next screen name is going to be: BlowUpTheMoon
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on August 15, 2008, 11:49:37 AM
Spike claiming that McCain fighting in Vietnam is a story generated for sympathy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on August 15, 2008, 12:28:54 PM
Quote from: Martin on August 15, 2008, 08:26:14 AM
Quote from: Itslikeimsayin on August 15, 2008, 04:57:05 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on August 15, 2008, 03:23:32 AM
Hey, Itslikeimsayin, is your name a reference to J-Roc from Trailer Park Boys?  If so, Good on ya, sir!

No, it's a Mr. Show reference. Bob Odenkirk's character says it in a Three Times One Minus One sketch.

Picking a username from a Mr. Show sketch is so nerdy!

I see what you did there...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on August 15, 2008, 02:24:06 PM
- tom loudly drinking slurping the remains of some beverage through a straw during h-man's explanation of the origin of his handle.

- atheists (also) don't like hitler.

- spontaneous ventriloquism
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on August 15, 2008, 02:46:16 PM
The H-Man show was completely brilliant. So so so good! And while I complained about last week's show, it makes perfect sense now as a 3hr setup for the H-Man debut!

2 KUDOS!

-Ajax
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on August 15, 2008, 02:50:32 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on August 15, 2008, 02:24:06 PM
- tom loudly drinking slurping the remains of some beverage through a straw during h-man's explanation of the origin of his handle.

I forgot that! It was AWESOME.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 15, 2008, 05:01:14 PM
Jeff from the Volcano Suns calling up.  He has a great chuckle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 15, 2008, 08:32:10 PM
I'm just glad I got mentioned.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on August 15, 2008, 10:02:38 PM
The Soup Nazi being an actual nazi.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 16, 2008, 10:04:40 PM
yeah, but he was like a nazi.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on August 16, 2008, 10:50:42 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 15, 2008, 05:01:14 PM
Jeff from the Volcano Suns calling up.  He has a great chuckle.

I got a kick out of how he sounded like he had a few more drinks by his second call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllisonLeGnome on August 17, 2008, 12:01:14 AM
The entire Nazi/sandwich exchange was great, but particularly:

Tom: Atheists hate Hitler.
H-Man: Do they?
Tom: [silence]
...
...
YES

Just the way he said that has been stuck in my head all day.

Like many, I really grew to like the H-Man by the end of the show, but one of the best moments for me was still when it became clear that Tom's departure is not imminent.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moderate rock on August 17, 2008, 02:57:30 AM
"Get off my phone! Sorry...." 
"Aw thanks."

Haha. Great stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 17, 2008, 03:16:45 AM
Quote from: Itslikeimsayin on August 15, 2008, 04:57:05 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on August 15, 2008, 03:23:32 AM
Hey, Itslikeimsayin, is your name a reference to J-Roc from Trailer Park Boys?  If so, Good on ya, sir!

No, it's a Mr. Show reference. Bob Odenkirk's character says it in a Three Times One Minus One sketch.

It's about lit'racy
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The H-Man on August 17, 2008, 08:20:29 PM
Thanks to everyone who listened, and glad that those of you who've spoken so far have enjoyed it.  It was a great experience.

-The H-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on August 18, 2008, 11:15:37 AM
Nice work, H-Man!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on August 18, 2008, 11:19:07 AM
i second that - the h-man was great.

i also liked tom's attempt at bridging of the generation gap when h-man revealed his unfamiliarity with the film 48 hours.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on September 04, 2008, 01:59:33 PM
re: Gene Simmons

caller: Enjoy that!
TS: Oh I am.  It's like a FEAST.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on September 04, 2008, 04:17:07 PM
Anytime Tom calls a caller "sweetheart" or "honey" delights me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on September 04, 2008, 04:57:47 PM
Quote from: erika on September 04, 2008, 04:17:07 PM
Anytime Tom calls a caller "sweetheart" or "honey" delights me.

Esp, when it's a guy.   :D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on September 04, 2008, 09:28:07 PM
Tom's reaction to hearing Phil DeFranco's name was by far my favorite thing of the night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on September 05, 2008, 07:51:07 AM
Quote from: angstrom on September 04, 2008, 04:57:47 PM
Quote from: erika on September 04, 2008, 04:17:07 PM
Anytime Tom calls a caller "sweetheart" or "honey" delights me.

Esp, when it's a guy.   :D

It's always a guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on September 05, 2008, 10:52:47 AM
Anytime Spike and Tom discuss politics, something great will happen.

"It's Jo, like on the Facts of Life?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on September 05, 2008, 02:32:23 PM
I wasn't listening to the show this week (torn between following the convention and checking out the free block party literally down the block from my apartment), so now I feel like a dork listening to the podcast and hearing Tom request that I call and give the listeners an update on what it's like to have the convention in town. I'll see about calling next week, when any interest in this subject will be completely and totally gone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on September 05, 2008, 03:37:00 PM
I enjoyed every moment of this Tuesday's show. It was like The Freewheelin' Tom Scharpling - he talked about this, riffed on that, made fun of that guy, etc. He was constantly bouncing from one thing to another and it was all hilarious and fun to listen to.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 05, 2008, 03:59:58 PM
i was reminded this week how much i enjoy Julie's calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on September 06, 2008, 05:28:23 AM
I said it before, I'll say it again:  Tom's groaning at the mention of Phillip DeFranco.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Amplituden on September 07, 2008, 07:39:05 PM
When Tom imitates Dante from Clerks its always amazing. 
Last Tuesday's show was on fire!  Someday I will work up the cajones to call in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on September 07, 2008, 11:30:36 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on September 06, 2008, 05:28:23 AM
I said it before, I'll say it again:  Tom's groaning at the mention of Phillip DeFranco.

Thirded completely. That is EXACTLY how he makes me feel, just icky and bothered to the core.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: joanna on September 10, 2008, 12:18:12 AM
julie: hi tom, it's julie from cincinatti.
tom: quality caller.
julie: no, it's JULIE. from CINCINNATTI.

best.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason on September 10, 2008, 10:48:45 AM
I think Julie has become one of my favorite callers, definitely my favorite female caller. She's genuine and funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on September 10, 2008, 10:49:37 AM
Roy telling us about Walt Disney was great. Also "Dr. Jonas Brothers"

Tom's impression of Russell Brand (who'll be back next year? (http://thesuperficial.com/2008/09/russell_brand_returning_for_ne.php))

Tom's satisfaction upon putting one over Jason

Roy getting the call screener's name right! No more "Leopold".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on September 10, 2008, 11:52:51 AM
Quote from: samir on September 10, 2008, 10:49:37 AM

Roy getting the call screener's name right! No more "Leopold".

AP Mike is running a stellar campaign and people are taking notice.

Also, I thought Tom's Paul Stanley impression was inspired, if not exactly spot-on.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on September 10, 2008, 12:28:17 PM
Quote from: Jason on September 10, 2008, 10:48:45 AM
I think Julie has become one of my favorite callers, definitely my favorite female caller. She's genuine and funny.

Funny?  Sure.  Genuine?  Not as much.  But she has definitely grown on me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on September 10, 2008, 12:33:19 PM
Quote from: Sarah on September 10, 2008, 12:28:17 PM
Quote from: Jason on September 10, 2008, 10:48:45 AM
I think Julie has become one of my favorite callers, definitely my favorite female caller. She's genuine and funny.

Funny?  Sure.  Genuine?  Not as much.  But she has definitely grown on me.

I am genuine, except for a few facts. But the facts have nothing to do with whatever is underneath them, and what's underneath my facts is sincere and genuine.

I'm glad I made you guys laugh! I should probably quit calling while I'm ahead, but it's just like smoking.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 10, 2008, 12:47:18 PM
Julie, you're funny and if i were in cincinatti any time in the future i would throw out a coffee and cigarettes FOT face-to-face.  but dont pull a Steve from NH.

cut it short, dont fall down that pit.  youre both good people.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on September 10, 2008, 01:12:16 PM
The Best Show USO show,

James Jamesing the troops had me in tears   ;D+ :'(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 10, 2008, 01:24:37 PM
"Hellooooo, troops."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on September 10, 2008, 01:31:27 PM
"Some sort of clave" really made me laugh, for no reason.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on September 10, 2008, 02:50:15 PM
Quote from: Phantom Hugger on September 10, 2008, 01:12:16 PM
The Best Show USO show,

James Jamesing the troops had me in tears   ;D+ :'(

Yes! When Tom was describing it, I imagined it devolving into chaos with James being hustled into a helicopter like in Apocalypse Now.

I want to see a similar Best Show Live Revue based on the proposed USO Tour. In addition to James and Spike, I like to think it would involve a cape-clad Mike eating a briefcase full of disco fries on stage and Tom introducing his special guests, the 1994 Eastern Conference Champion Knicks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 10, 2008, 03:17:23 PM
Jason Grote calling in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: joanna on September 10, 2008, 04:18:40 PM
Quote from: samir on September 10, 2008, 10:49:37 AM
Also "Dr. Jonas Brothers"


yes!

i had a dream about the jonas brothers last night? coincidence? i don't think so.




and it wasn't that kind of dream, you pervs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on September 10, 2008, 05:13:50 PM
Quote from: Wes on September 10, 2008, 02:50:15 PM
Quote from: Phantom Hugger on September 10, 2008, 01:12:16 PM
The Best Show USO show,

James Jamesing the troops had me in tears   ;D+ :'(

Yes! When Tom was describing it, I imagined it devolving into chaos with James being hustled into a helicopter like in Apocalypse Now.

I want to see a similar Best Show Live Revue based on the proposed USO Tour. In addition to James and Spike, I like to think it would involve a cape-clad Mike eating a briefcase full of disco fries on stage and Tom introducing his special guests, the 1994 Eastern Conference Champion Knicks.

Wes, you are the bes(t).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on September 10, 2008, 06:14:05 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on September 10, 2008, 03:17:23 PM
Jason Grote calling in.

Aw, you are sweet.  I was totally caught off-guard when I thought I was going to have to talk about being a playwright.  How can you do that without being boring?!

Quote from: jbissell on September 10, 2008, 05:13:50 PM
Quote from: Wes on September 10, 2008, 02:50:15 PM
Quote from: Phantom Hugger on September 10, 2008, 01:12:16 PM
The Best Show USO show,

James Jamesing the troops had me in tears   ;D+ :'(

Yes! When Tom was describing it, I imagined it devolving into chaos with James being hustled into a helicopter like in Apocalypse Now.

I want to see a similar Best Show Live Revue based on the proposed USO Tour. In addition to James and Spike, I like to think it would involve a cape-clad Mike eating a briefcase full of disco fries on stage and Tom introducing his special guests, the 1994 Eastern Conference Champion Knicks.

Wes, you are the bes(t).

Seconded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on September 10, 2008, 06:51:14 PM
Quote from: joanna on September 10, 2008, 04:18:40 PM
Quote from: samir on September 10, 2008, 10:49:37 AM
Also "Dr. Jonas Brothers"


yes!

i had a dream about the jonas brothers last night? coincidence? i don't think so.




and it wasn't that kind of dream, you pervs.

I'm sorry. Better luck tonight!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lacey on September 10, 2008, 09:16:43 PM
When Philly Boy Roy said "compupines."  Also his practiced reading vs. his actual reading. 
It bothers me a little that I find illiteracy hilarious.  Philly Boy Roy's illiteracy is hilarious.  Also Charlie, from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," is functionally illiterate, and I find that hilarious. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on September 10, 2008, 10:09:34 PM
Quote from: Lacey on September 10, 2008, 09:16:43 PM
When Philly Boy Roy said "compupines."  Also his practiced reading vs. his actual reading. 
It bothers me a little that I find illiteracy hilarious.  Philly Boy Roy's illiteracy is hilarious.  Also Charlie, from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," is functionally illiterate, and I find that hilarious. 


that door says "pirate" on it, do you think a pirate lives there?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on September 10, 2008, 10:22:01 PM
Ugh, they're running more of those McCafe commercials, but now it's with women. "Oh, I don't have to listen to jazz all day!" "I can wear high heels again!" "I can talk about television! I like television!" "I don't have to pretend to know where Paraguay is!" "Paraguay?"

You deserve the awful coffee you get, ladies.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on September 11, 2008, 05:01:04 AM
Regarding McStuff, there actually was a McHotDog, in the UK at least. I never tried one, but they looked abominable. All in a styrofoam bun, garnished with raw diced onion...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on September 11, 2008, 06:30:13 AM
Quote from: samir on September 10, 2008, 01:31:27 PM
"Some sort of clave" really made me laugh, for no reason.

"Some sort of clave" was definitely hilarious.  "Joe Vitamin" caught me off guard too.  And "I'd be lyin' if I said I wasn't interested in her ... ... ... as a lover ... Whaaat!?!?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 11, 2008, 04:16:16 PM
DFK: you know why we gotta drop the 'ling from your last name?
TOM: why's that?
DFK: people in the south east are gonna think youre chinese.  now, they got no time for that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on September 11, 2008, 11:29:56 PM
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/3474/metallica1py8.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 12, 2008, 12:04:24 AM
Quote from: Peteski on September 11, 2008, 11:29:56 PM
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/3474/metallica1py8.jpg)

Labor Day Sale is pulling the striiiings.

Great post, Peteski. Thank you!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on September 12, 2008, 12:23:08 AM
God I love that freaking Hetfield picture.  Cracks me the hell up!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on September 12, 2008, 01:58:35 AM
Quote from: Peteski on September 11, 2008, 11:29:56 PM
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/3474/metallica1py8.jpg)

Shouldn't the new bass player guy being carrying the bag?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on September 12, 2008, 10:14:42 AM
I didn't even recognize Hetfield.

It went:

1. hey, is that the dude from Suicidal?
2. is he shopping?
3. i think he's in Metallica now.
4. so are those groupies, then?
5. that's James Hetfield!

and Jason Grotes call is currently my favorite part but I'm only at DFK (who is doing well). Gene just called in and I'm laughing at the "sued" portion.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 12, 2008, 11:34:51 AM
following you, im at Julie:

JULIE: "hello, Tom, it's julie from cincinatti."
TOM: "quality caller"
JULIE: "what?"
TOM: "quality caller"
JULIE: "wait, no, julie from cin-ci-natti"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on September 12, 2008, 03:48:47 PM
Kid Rock's rider for the VMAs this year (courtesy of InTouch magazine):
- 1 toaster
- 1 tube of ChapStick
- 1 pack of white crew socks
- 2 bottles of Grey Goose or Ketel One vodka
- 2 low fat yogurts (raspberry)
- 1 package of baby wipes
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 12, 2008, 07:28:42 PM
Quote from: jbissell on September 12, 2008, 03:48:47 PM
Kid Rock's rider for the VMAs this year (courtesy of InTouch magazine):

- 1 package of baby wipes

Uses these in lieu of bathing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on September 12, 2008, 11:19:21 PM
What a hilarious show.  The Kid Rock stuff was fantastic.

Man, I had no idea Tom was trying to talk to me about Davy Jones.  I wasn't listening live and just assumed I should choogle on out of there so he could get on with his bit.  It makes me want to call again and just laff at Tom's jokes, but it's going to be a while before I can listen live again and it's hard to get what's going on without context.

Dave, I'm sorry I didn't adequately credit you for the Tom/Dogmo birthday idea, but if it's any consolation, Tom scolded me for it!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on September 13, 2008, 11:26:43 AM
About the whole 'metal is for children' thing -- isn't Tom a big comic book fan (and not the grown-up kind, either)? Don't mean to pick on him, but you know... glass houses and all.

I'm not sure where I picked up that idea; maybe I'm confusing his tastes with all those 'Comedians of Comedy' guys. Someone wanna set me straight?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 13, 2008, 11:51:21 AM
Quote from: crumbum on September 13, 2008, 11:26:43 AM
About the whole 'metal is for children' thing -- isn't Tom a big comic book fan (and not the grown-up kind, either)? Don't mean to pick on him, but you know... glass houses and all.

I'm not sure where I picked up that idea; maybe I'm confusing his tastes with all those 'Comedians of Comedy' guys. Someone wanna set me straight?

Richard Meltzer said rock music in general was for children.

With metal what especially skeeves me is when they take the musicianship to absurd extremes.  'Everybody played in a different time signature there, and you couldn't see it but the bass player really had to stretch his hand out a lot'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on September 13, 2008, 11:54:45 AM
Quote from: crumbum on September 13, 2008, 11:26:43 AM
About the whole 'metal is for children' thing -- isn't Tom a big comic book fan (and not the grown-up kind, either)? Don't mean to pick on him, but you know... glass houses and all.

I'm not sure where I picked up that idea; maybe I'm confusing his tastes with all those 'Comedians of Comedy' guys. Someone wanna set me straight?

Yeah, yeah.  Not to give you a hard time or anything, but is anyone actually listening to the show (or enjoying any comedy) because they want a coherent, internally consistent philosophical worldview?  "Metal is for children" is funny.  No one is saying anybody has to stop listening to metal (which actually terrified me as a child, incidentally).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on September 13, 2008, 12:20:33 PM
Quote from: Jason Grote on September 13, 2008, 11:54:45 AM
Quote from: crumbum on September 13, 2008, 11:26:43 AM
About the whole 'metal is for children' thing -- isn't Tom a big comic book fan (and not the grown-up kind, either)? Don't mean to pick on him, but you know... glass houses and all.

I'm not sure where I picked up that idea; maybe I'm confusing his tastes with all those 'Comedians of Comedy' guys. Someone wanna set me straight?

Yeah, yeah.  Not to give you a hard time or anything, but is anyone actually listening to the show (or enjoying any comedy) because they want a coherent, internally consistent philosophical worldview?  "Metal is for children" is funny.  No one is saying anybody has to stop listening to metal (which actually terrified me as a child, incidentally).

Point taken. I did get a kick out of the Metallica rant, and mostly agreed with it. The parallel with other 'kid's stuff' just occurred to me later on and I wasn't sure if I was correct about the comics thing. More curious than anything else.

As for other favourite moments this (and last) week, I'm totally on board with 'heave ho' (no pun intended). I hope he sticks with it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on September 13, 2008, 12:22:02 PM
Oh, OK. To answer your question, Tom has talked about comics on the show fairly often.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on September 13, 2008, 12:30:23 PM
Quote from: crumbum on September 13, 2008, 11:26:43 AM
About the whole 'metal is for children' thing -- isn't Tom a big comic book fan (and not the grown-up kind, either)? Don't mean to pick on him, but you know... glass houses and all.

Punk rock is not exactly known for its emotional maturity either, and we all know from the music segments that it's a favorite genre.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on September 13, 2008, 01:02:54 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on September 13, 2008, 12:30:23 PM
Quote from: crumbum on September 13, 2008, 11:26:43 AM
About the whole 'metal is for children' thing -- isn't Tom a big comic book fan (and not the grown-up kind, either)? Don't mean to pick on him, but you know... glass houses and all.

Punk rock is not exactly known for its emotional maturity either, and we all know from the music segments that it's a favorite genre.

Where would we be without kid's stuff?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 13, 2008, 01:59:03 PM
Quote from: Jason Grote on September 12, 2008, 11:19:21 PM
What a hilarious show.  The Kid Rock stuff was fantastic.

Man, I had no idea Tom was trying to talk to me about Davy Jones.  I wasn't listening live and just assumed I should choogle on out of there so he could get on with his bit.  It makes me want to call again and just laff at Tom's jokes, but it's going to be a while before I can listen live again and it's hard to get what's going on without context.

Dave, I'm sorry I didn't adequately credit you for the Tom/Dogmo birthday idea, but if it's any consolation, Tom scolded me for it!!

No worries, it was supposed to turn into a high-concept joke about being plagiarized by a famous playwright, but right away I lost the thread and it turned into that doofusy racism thing. I was bad all around this week, I think I am on a self-imposed ban, unless I have a brilliant response to a topic in the next couple of weeks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on September 13, 2008, 02:04:28 PM
Yeah, the Best USO Show on WFMU was definitely my favorite part. 

"Hellooooo Troops".  I could hardly breathe I was laughing so hard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on September 13, 2008, 02:08:31 PM
The troops getting James'd might've been my favorite.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on September 13, 2008, 02:12:52 PM
I keep laughing about the "Brian Hussein" thing, especially every time I now see that cable commercial.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheShamblers on September 13, 2008, 10:37:26 PM
The last "heave ho" of the show.  It was so casual.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on September 14, 2008, 12:33:59 AM
Quote from: TheShamblers on September 13, 2008, 10:37:26 PM
The last "heave ho" of the show.  It was so casual.

Yes, that was great.  I loved the afterthought-ness of it.  Ditto on the troops getting James'ed, especially their subsequent bafflement.

Dave, you can't even imagine how extensive my plagiarism of your jokes is.  Luckily, they're just plays, so no one will ever see them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: n8 on on September 14, 2008, 03:29:26 AM
Pat from jersey city eliciting a slight guffaw (seemingly in spite of himself) from tom with his anecdote about being punched in the face on the PATH train by a mr. t-looking guy.  "He looked kinda like Mr. T...Except, like, less muscular...Without a mohawk."  I'm not sure why, but this got me for some reason.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on September 14, 2008, 12:38:57 PM
Tom as Seth Rogan -- he really nailed the phlegmy quality.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on September 15, 2008, 10:12:23 AM
I love how early on in the show Tom would start the clock well after a caller had started speaking, just so that he could say "Stop the clock!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lemke on September 16, 2008, 12:06:51 AM
Quote from: moonshake on September 15, 2008, 10:12:23 AM
I love how early on in the show Tom would start the clock well after a caller had started speaking, just so that he could say "Stop the clock!"

YES!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: namethebats on September 16, 2008, 11:29:17 PM
Tom stringing "Brian Wilson" along.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on September 16, 2008, 11:51:36 PM
Tom losing his rant when he was on with Frank, and asking himself what he was even saying.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on September 17, 2008, 12:04:52 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on September 13, 2008, 12:30:23 PM
Quote from: crumbum on September 13, 2008, 11:26:43 AM
About the whole 'metal is for children' thing -- isn't Tom a big comic book fan (and not the grown-up kind, either)? Don't mean to pick on him, but you know... glass houses and all.

Punk rock is not exactly known for its emotional maturity either, and we all know from the music segments that it's a favorite genre.

Metal as we know it today owes a great deal to punk, just like goth music.  Teasing metal is a (hardcore) punk tradition rooted in the eighties.  Most people who listen to one also listen to at least a little of the other.  It isn't personal, just inter-scene politics.  ;)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on September 17, 2008, 10:05:46 AM
Quote from: The Hinterlands on September 16, 2008, 11:29:17 PM
Tom stringing "Brian Wilson" along.
Oh man, I started to feel so bad for that guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 17, 2008, 10:13:08 AM
Quote from: erechoveraker on September 16, 2008, 11:51:36 PM
Tom losing his rant when he was on with Frank, and asking himself what he was even saying.


Agreed. That had me cackling along with Tom.

My other favorite moment: Tom equating the people at Yankee Stadium to the creeps in the Star Wars canteen ("My friend doesn't like you. I don't like you either!").
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on September 17, 2008, 10:26:11 AM
Quote from: James W on September 17, 2008, 10:05:46 AM
Quote from: The Hinterlands on September 16, 2008, 11:29:17 PM
Tom stringing "Brian Wilson" along.
Oh man, I started to feel so bad for that guy.
Hey, it turned back on Tom at the end with the surprise revelation.

The breakdown of "Blueberries For Breakfast" was amazing. The way all the goofy hippie nonsense slowly gave way to the sound of a murder being recorded...I'm trying to think of another song that's so cryptically ominous under the surface, and all I can come up with is the Bee Gee's "My Thing" - which I'm convinced is about a dog ordering the Bee Gees to kill for him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on September 17, 2008, 10:45:55 AM
Spike wanting to spend a week trapped inside "Sims 2".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on September 17, 2008, 10:49:13 AM
Quote from: Wes on September 17, 2008, 10:26:11 AM
Quote from: James W on September 17, 2008, 10:05:46 AM
Oh man, I started to feel so bad for that guy.
Hey, it turned back on Tom at the end with the surprise revelation.
What was the revelation? I wound it back a couple of times and still can't hear what the guy said.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on September 17, 2008, 11:16:01 AM
Was there a revelation? I just thought Tom thought the joke fizzled out and dumped the whole thing.

That Cantina stuff was great too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on September 17, 2008, 11:25:01 AM
ALSO, Tom losing it before telling us about H-man's croquet mallet. That whole Facebook thing started of slow and I didn't know what he was doing with it, but I was dying by the end.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 17, 2008, 11:32:15 AM
1) Tom echoing Spike's laugh
2) playing Kris Kross


and i'm only 28 minutes in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AaronC on September 17, 2008, 11:56:03 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on September 17, 2008, 11:32:15 AM
2) playing Kris Kross

Yes!  So many great moments (Brian Wilson aka Doug, H-Man's Facebook entries, Blueberries for Breakfast), but my favorite call of the night goes to Harry (like Harry Potter) and his discussion of the world's best dessert. 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: tomkaters on September 17, 2008, 12:05:33 PM
Listening now...the Star Wars Cantina scene talk about Yankees stadium made me spit coffee all over my desk.

"He doesn't like you...I don't like you either!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lacey on September 17, 2008, 12:07:33 PM
My favorite part was the "Blueberries for Breakfast" analysis.  I get a delay because I listen over the internet, and someone in the chat said "this song has taken a weird turn" about two minutes before I heard the line "I'm gonna have to call the cops if you don't leave me alone."  I had the pleasure of knowing something bizarre was about to happen, and happen soon, and then the delight of the bizarre thing being so many, many times more bizarre than I could have ever predicted.

That segment will be my "hey, listen to this" segment for a friend I'm trying to convert.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on September 17, 2008, 12:07:54 PM
Tom's H-Man Facebook Update Poetry

And also Harry getting mad about the quality of the desserts at the Tip Top. Cracked me up!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on September 17, 2008, 12:51:14 PM
Its in the Alcoholics Anonymous' *44 Questions" (http://"http://www.aa.org/lang/en/catalog.cfm?category=4&product=1") pamphlet : 

No. 3 "Do you enjoy drinking beer in the shower?"

(http://www.savannahaa.com/images/44quest.gif)


*Answers the questions most frequently asked about A.A. by alcoholics seeking help, as well as by their families and friends.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on September 17, 2008, 12:52:41 PM
The idea of a Burn After Reading motorcycle jacket was funny also.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on September 17, 2008, 12:57:27 PM
I found my worst moment. On listening to the podcast, right after Tom heave ho's me (at the 2:12:45 mark), realplayer gets stuck in a glitch and keeps repeating him disdainfully saying "more power to 'em though, more power to 'em" over and over and over. I think this may be a sign from god? Is that happening to anyone else or is this a trick on me? It genuinely is freaking me out a little.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on September 17, 2008, 01:02:04 PM
You deserve to be freaked out for that trucknutz crack. How dare you*.





*make me laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on September 17, 2008, 01:04:18 PM
return of "Magnolia" music
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 17, 2008, 01:12:28 PM
"2...0...1...2...0...9...9...3...6...8"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on September 17, 2008, 02:34:27 PM
(http://www.cynicallyoptimistic.com/blog/Files/JeffMrSoftee.jpg)

+

(http://www.blueberryfestival.ca/bluebe13.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: utterer on September 17, 2008, 09:11:15 PM
The realization of the fact that Pleasure Island is actually the soundtrack to a porno movie and the director of said movie left out the sexy details to Brian Wilson when pitching the soundtrack idea to him ranks up there pretty high.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on September 17, 2008, 09:31:10 PM
I thought the revelation was that Doug was Doug Gillard from GBV (??????????????????????????????)
or that the guy claimed to be Doug Gillard to zing Tom (??????????????????????????????????????).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The H-Man on September 17, 2008, 09:40:28 PM
Quote from: RegularJoe on September 17, 2008, 12:57:27 PM
I found my worst moment. On listening to the podcast, right after Tom heave ho's me (at the 2:12:45 mark), realplayer gets stuck in a glitch and keeps repeating him disdainfully saying "more power to 'em though, more power to 'em" over and over and over. I think this may be a sign from god? Is that happening to anyone else or is this a trick on me? It genuinely is freaking me out a little.

Nice signature, RegularJoe.  That is all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan B on September 18, 2008, 01:53:32 AM
That Comedy Podcast list is invalid.  The Best Show isn't actually being outsubscribed by those shitty podcasts.  We need a better ranking system.

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/13097.asp

Quote
The iTunes top 100 lists
iTunes publishes a top 100 list for all of the podcasts in its directory and separate top 100 lists for each podcast category. This is a ranking that was meant by Apple to be interesting primarily for iTunes users, not to be useful for advertisers. However, it can be quite informative if you know how to read it.

Much to the ire of podcasts with well established audiences, the iTunes top 100 lists are based primarily on new subscriptions initiated in the iTunes podcast directory during the past week, with the more recent subscriptions weighted more heavily. In other words, iTunes is essentially ranking the podcasts with the highest velocity of new users.

Use iTunes to identify the up-and-comers and growing podcasts, but don't rely on it as the be-all and end-all of podcast rankings. Hypothetically, though unlikely, an established podcast with a million subscribers and 100 new iTunes subscribers would be placed behind a brand new podcast with 200 fresh subscribers. It also doesn't count the portion of the audience that doesn't use iTunes. Nevertheless, iTunes provides the best publicly-available ranking of podcasts since it has the largest user base from which to collect information. Ignore it at your own peril.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pinky on September 18, 2008, 07:10:53 AM
I liked when the guy god gomped tried to abbrieviate Heave Ho. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 18, 2008, 08:23:10 AM
Who has hacking skillz?  Take over a zombie network and get all the nodes to subscribe.  I bet that's what Kevin Smith did.

Quote from: Dan B on September 18, 2008, 01:53:32 AM
That Comedy Podcast list is invalid.  The Best Show isn't actually being outsubscribed by those shitty podcasts.  We need a better ranking system.

http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/13097.asp

Quote
The iTunes top 100 lists
iTunes publishes a top 100 list for all of the podcasts in its directory and separate top 100 lists for each podcast category. This is a ranking that was meant by Apple to be interesting primarily for iTunes users, not to be useful for advertisers. However, it can be quite informative if you know how to read it.

Much to the ire of podcasts with well established audiences, the iTunes top 100 lists are based primarily on new subscriptions initiated in the iTunes podcast directory during the past week, with the more recent subscriptions weighted more heavily. In other words, iTunes is essentially ranking the podcasts with the highest velocity of new users.

Use iTunes to identify the up-and-comers and growing podcasts, but don't rely on it as the be-all and end-all of podcast rankings. Hypothetically, though unlikely, an established podcast with a million subscribers and 100 new iTunes subscribers would be placed behind a brand new podcast with 200 fresh subscribers. It also doesn't count the portion of the audience that doesn't use iTunes. Nevertheless, iTunes provides the best publicly-available ranking of podcasts since it has the largest user base from which to collect information. Ignore it at your own peril.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on September 18, 2008, 08:36:22 AM
Tom summing up 'Blueberries for Breakfast' as the sound of the Sixties coming undone:

'We've gotta cool it out, man!'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on September 18, 2008, 08:40:50 AM
how about the general air of creepiness that took hold of the chat when Maya (from Brooklyn?) called in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lacey on September 18, 2008, 10:16:34 AM
I thought her self-help babble was kind of sad.  It only became funny when Tom had no idea what she was talking about but encouraged her to keep up with the Oprah-esque platitudes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on September 18, 2008, 10:27:54 AM
Quote from: samir on September 18, 2008, 08:40:50 AM
how about the general air of creepiness that took hold of the chat when Maya (from Brooklyn?) called in.

Do tell. I had to miss the chat and show due to a hurricane-related power outage, but now I'm curious in a rubbernecking car accident kinda way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad on September 18, 2008, 02:55:23 PM
The H Man facebook status updates were brilliant.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on September 18, 2008, 03:37:42 PM
I'm listening to tuesdays show and I just heard melanie's call. That cracked me up!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on September 19, 2008, 05:57:57 PM
Tom v. Stephen King

"What does this guy have against trees? Did a tree kill his family, and then he vowed revenge against trees for the rest of his life by writing 900 books to try and kill every tree on Earth?"

That's 100% perfect.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on September 20, 2008, 05:57:20 AM
I still haven't heard the third hour from the 9/16 show.  But so far, my favorite moment was when Tom exposed that dude who was pretending to be Brian Wilson.  What an FWD.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 20, 2008, 11:39:34 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on September 20, 2008, 05:57:20 AM
I still haven't heard the third hour from the 9/16 show.  But so far, my favorite moment was when Tom exposed that dude who was pretending to be Brian Wilson.  What an FWD.

FWD?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mokin on September 20, 2008, 12:14:30 PM
FWD = Factory Wrapped Douche.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 20, 2008, 12:38:21 PM
Quote from: mokin on September 20, 2008, 12:14:30 PM
FWD = Factory Wrapped Douche.

OK, thanks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 20, 2008, 12:39:04 PM
"They can get Fred Astaire to dance with a vacuum cleaner, but they can't get the FPS right on the Babe Ruth footage"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike a on September 20, 2008, 03:28:20 PM
I still vote for "Porcupine Pie" as worse than "Blueberries for Breakfast," but Tom may well have started the process to make People Like Us a cult favorite.  It could very well be the Mamas & Papas' Holland or Tusk - the sound of a dispirited band fracturing before your ears.  (Or Let It Be without the hit singles or high-quality album tracks a la "Two Of Us").
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 20, 2008, 08:27:07 PM
Quote from: mike a on September 20, 2008, 03:28:20 PM
I still vote for "Porcupine Pie" as worse than "Blueberries for Breakfast," but Tom may well have started the process to make People Like Us a cult favorite.  It could very well be the Mamas & Papas' Holland or Tusk - the sound of a dispirited band fracturing before your ears.  (Or Let It Be without the hit singles or high-quality album tracks a la "Two Of Us").

I'm partial to 'Cowboy Star'.  Porcupine Pie is not completely without charm.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Richard on September 21, 2008, 09:40:05 AM
Thank God Julie from Cincinnati didn't call. Her voice gives me nightmares. She should use a voice modulator.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on September 21, 2008, 11:11:46 AM
Quote from: steveFromBloomington on September 20, 2008, 08:27:07 PM
Quote from: mike a on September 20, 2008, 03:28:20 PM
I still vote for "Porcupine Pie" as worse than "Blueberries for Breakfast," but Tom may well have started the process to make People Like Us a cult favorite.  It could very well be the Mamas & Papas' Holland or Tusk - the sound of a dispirited band fracturing before your ears.  (Or Let It Be without the hit singles or high-quality album tracks a la "Two Of Us").

I'm partial to 'Cowboy Star'.  Porcupine Pie is not completely without charm.

I maintain that "Dear Mr. Jesus" beats them all, though I have no idea how Tom would react to my nomination of it ("you're making fun of child abuse? You ghoul! HEAVE HO")
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 21, 2008, 02:23:25 PM
Quote from: Richard on September 21, 2008, 09:40:05 AM
Thank God Julie from Cincinnati didn't call. Her voice gives me nightmares. She should use a voice modulator.

I enjoy julie calls...her voice has character. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 21, 2008, 04:32:25 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on September 21, 2008, 02:23:25 PM
Quote from: Richard on September 21, 2008, 09:40:05 AM
Thank God Julie from Cincinnati didn't call. Her voice gives me nightmares. She should use a voice modulator.

I enjoy julie calls...her voice has character. 

Quality caller!  I like Julie's calls too.  Even when her quest for the Heave Ho gets kind of obvious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 21, 2008, 04:45:25 PM
If only Julie had run for mayor, I would not have cast 37 votes for Pudge.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on September 21, 2008, 07:14:27 PM
Quote from: steveFromBloomington on September 21, 2008, 04:32:25 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on September 21, 2008, 02:23:25 PM
Quote from: Richard on September 21, 2008, 09:40:05 AM
Thank God Julie from Cincinnati didn't call. Her voice gives me nightmares. She should use a voice modulator.

I enjoy julie calls...her voice has character. 

Quality caller!  I like Julie's calls too.  Even when her quest for the Heave Ho gets kind of obvious.

I do not like the Heave Ho. My quest is to make the host forget the Heave Ho and bring back the GOMP.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Richard on September 21, 2008, 07:30:41 PM
Best moment, giving that guy from Ontario the business about Metal from Europe. I don't always agree with Tom. But, yes, Metal is for kids. The Blues (especially the white variety) and Do-Wop are running a close second to Metal in the race for the ultimate in bad. I have a hard time wrapping my head around most rap music as well. This is where Tom and I part ways.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on September 22, 2008, 04:44:36 AM
Quote from: Richard on September 21, 2008, 07:30:41 PM
Best moment, giving that guy from Ontario the business about Metal from Europe. I don't always agree with Tom. But, yes, Metal is for kids. The Blues (especially the white variety) and Do-Wop are running a close second to Metal in the race for the ultimate in bad. I have a hard time wrapping my head around most rap music as well. This is where Tom and I part ways.

Richard ... If you were a lady, I'd marry you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mokin on September 22, 2008, 06:09:06 AM
"You're a liar. There's no such thing as a Tyler Perry marathon... unless you're over at my house."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on September 22, 2008, 08:38:13 AM
That was priceless, Mokin!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on September 22, 2008, 10:31:20 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on September 22, 2008, 04:44:36 AM
Quote from: Richard on September 21, 2008, 07:30:41 PM
Best moment, giving that guy from Ontario the business about Metal from Europe. I don't always agree with Tom. But, yes, Metal is for kids. The Blues (especially the white variety) and Do-Wop are running a close second to Metal in the race for the ultimate in bad. I have a hard time wrapping my head around most rap music as well. This is where Tom and I part ways.

Richard ... If you were a lady, I'd marry you.

You could marry him anyway.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on September 22, 2008, 12:29:33 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;DBest moments: Yours Truly discussing THE SIMS 2 and no calls from Laurie from Miami.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on September 22, 2008, 02:01:56 PM
Spike are you excited about the possibility of a Sims movie?

http://www.collider.com/entertainment/interviews/article.asp/aid/9244/tcid/1
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on September 22, 2008, 02:03:21 PM
Quote from: Spike on September 22, 2008, 12:29:33 PM
;D ;D ;D ;DBest moments: Yours Truly discussing THE SIMS 2 and no calls from Laurie from Miami.


Hmmm, I wonder what Laurie did to offend Spike. Oh wait I know ... she was born female!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on September 22, 2008, 02:07:07 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on September 22, 2008, 02:03:21 PM
Quote from: Spike on September 22, 2008, 12:29:33 PM
;D ;D ;D ;DBest moments: Yours Truly discussing THE SIMS 2 and no calls from Laurie from Miami.


Hmmm, I wonder what Laurie did to offend Spike. Oh wait I know ... she was born female!

And she's not a psychopath. Is she?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: tenspeed on September 22, 2008, 02:51:17 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on September 22, 2008, 02:03:21 PM
Hmmm, I wonder what Laurie did to offend Spike. Oh wait I know ... she was born female!

I heard she declined an e-vite to a Dungeon Party that Spike was throwing.   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheShamblers on September 22, 2008, 08:32:27 PM
The return of Squeaky!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on September 23, 2008, 01:50:40 PM
"Metal fans are complete, complete idiots. They wouldn't even be able to spell the word 'dumb' right. (http://www.lastplanetojakarta.com/2007/11/epic_win.html)"

Seriously, a Darnielle-Scharpling debate on the merits and demerits of metal needs to happen immediately.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on September 23, 2008, 07:59:51 PM
Quote from: Stupornaut on September 23, 2008, 01:50:40 PM
"Metal fans are complete, complete idiots. They wouldn't even be able to spell the word 'dumb' right. (http://www.lastplanetojakarta.com/2007/11/epic_win.html)"

Seriously, a Darnielle-Scharpling debate on the merits and demerits of metal needs to happen immediately.

I couldn't agree with you more.  Darnielle has actually convinced me to listen to a few metal records.

I wonder if this debate has already occurred in private?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on September 24, 2008, 04:42:31 AM
Julie meets Spike! A cosmic collision of opposites. Yin meets yang.

Spike: Aggressively linear. He's got four or five talking points and he beats them to death.

Julie: All over the place. God knows what she'll say next.

Spike: Excessive self-regard. Eight posts ago, on this thread, he nominated himself for a "best moment".

Julie: Excessively self-deprecating. Ease up on yourself, Cincinnati.

Me: Getting way too caught up in the minutiae of TommyWorld.

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/davebucket68/Julievspikebmp.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on September 24, 2008, 10:24:10 AM
I flaked out before the topic was put on the table, but up until then it was a W in spite of the early-innings hits given up by Julie and Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on September 24, 2008, 10:43:46 AM
Worst: Me having to say "soccer".

Best: Tom namechecking Franz Beckenbauer.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on September 24, 2008, 10:48:57 AM
I really enjoyed Steve from North Hollywood's call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 24, 2008, 10:57:02 AM
Whaaaaaaaaaa... IN AND AROUND THE LAKE... aaaaaaaaaaatttt?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 24, 2008, 11:15:05 AM
The QOSTA tattoo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on September 24, 2008, 11:23:47 AM
Highlights:

-Samir selling himself out and calling it "soccer" on his own
-Mike materializing behind Tom in the studio
-Mount Foo-more vs. Mount Foo-ji and the dismissal of "the other two guys" in the band
-The extra-long build up to the "wait, am I on the radio?" moment at the end of the show
-The healing begins with Dolenz, and the specific Monkees songs not chosen for playing at the top

Lowlight:

-I wanted a much longer Davy Jones impression

Forgotten highlight from last week:

-Tom mentions the Sam Ash Sound
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on September 24, 2008, 12:22:22 PM
Olivia Munn going in the hate pit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on September 24, 2008, 12:27:47 PM
Quote from: guffcoat on September 24, 2008, 10:57:02 AM
Whaaaaaaaaaa... IN AND AROUND THE LAKE... aaaaaaaaaaatttt?

Yes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on September 24, 2008, 12:33:52 PM
tom hanging up on the person with the kid who idolizes philly boy roy was pure magic. i have to admit, my daughter loves him too, but mostly because he's our block captain.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt C on September 24, 2008, 01:03:53 PM
Quote from: James W on September 24, 2008, 12:22:22 PM
Olivia Munn going in the hate pit.


Anyone have a link to the video Tom was talking about?  I couldn't find it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on September 24, 2008, 01:35:43 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on September 24, 2008, 12:33:52 PM
tom hanging up on the person with the kid who idolizes philly boy roy was pure magic. i have to admit, my daughter loves him too, but mostly because he's our block captain.

I think that was orangewhip!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on September 24, 2008, 01:38:01 PM
Tom after getting Jamesed: "What a night. WHAT A NIGHT! I LOVE THIS DIRTY RADIO STATION!"

Also, the promise of a roast in the near future...I cannot wait.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on September 24, 2008, 06:26:23 PM
Yutz-knuckle?!?!   :D 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on September 24, 2008, 10:48:17 PM
Quote from: erika on September 24, 2008, 10:48:57 AM
I really enjoyed Steve from North Hollywood's call.

Thanks, Erika!  I sure do wish Tom hadn't thrown Olivia Munn into the Hate Pit though.  Who else is down there these days?  I don't think Olivia is even one fifth as deserving as those other guys.  Unsweeeeeet (okay, I'm done with that now).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Poughkeepsie on September 25, 2008, 10:54:47 PM
Easily Brad from Newbridge singing Foo Fighters tunes.

"PLEASE STICK AROUND, PLEASE STICK AROUND."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 26, 2008, 05:26:26 PM
Quote from: Poughkeepsie on September 25, 2008, 10:54:47 PM
Easily Brad from Newbridge singing Foo Fighters tunes.

"PLEASE STICK AROUND, PLEASE STICK AROUND."

I can't believe there's actually a band called Hinder.  I wikipedia'ed them and can now appreciate the Hinder Hill lulz.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 27, 2008, 07:17:52 AM
To combine two themes from this week's show, I invite (beg?) Tom to use TuFTO as his complaint-segment bed music.

Pretty please?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John M. on September 27, 2008, 11:47:52 PM
Quote from: Poughkeepsie on September 25, 2008, 10:54:47 PM
Easily Brad from Newbridge singing Foo Fighters tunes.

"PLEASE STICK AROUND, PLEASE STICK AROUND."
Seconded!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on September 29, 2008, 07:22:38 PM
Now I've heard the full show - Haircut 100!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 30, 2008, 09:23:29 AM
"I would like to apologize to the good people at Arby's..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 30, 2008, 11:09:02 AM
"i dont have time for dinaosaur talk."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on October 01, 2008, 02:27:27 AM
(http://media.tumblr.com/mkNw5d644ej08vn0aaPYjTn1o1_400.jpg)

did frangry (http://frangry.tumblr.com/) ever call?


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on October 01, 2008, 05:44:05 AM
Quote from: Peteski on October 01, 2008, 02:27:27 AM
did frangry (http://frangry.tumblr.com/) ever call?

He extended the deadline.

Mawwwwk was the highlight last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 01, 2008, 08:48:13 AM
Wow ... after checking that blog, this Frangry seems like a real FWD*.  I hope he shows the proper respect to the hallowed halls of WFMU.








*And that's coming from a guy who is constantly dallying into Factory Wrapped Douche territory.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on October 01, 2008, 11:10:17 AM
Tom winning a cruise.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on October 01, 2008, 11:43:03 AM
Ramsey havin' a pop at his buddy was a nice, if disloyal, touch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on October 01, 2008, 11:55:50 AM
One of the callers kind of derailed it, but I enjoyed the "haunted movie" topic, especially the part about doing heavy IMDB research. I did something similar once trying to prove that Eli Wallach was the oldest famous person, but Kevin McCarthy appears to hold the title.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on October 01, 2008, 12:08:17 PM
'Five Maddah Alahhm.'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 01, 2008, 01:00:17 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on October 01, 2008, 08:48:13 AM
Wow ... after checking that blog, this Frangry seems like a real FWD*.  I hope he shows the proper respect to the hallowed halls of WFMU.

He?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on October 01, 2008, 03:01:26 PM
i stuck it out for 15 minutes on Shut Up Weirdo.  who do i talk to about getting those 15 minutes back?  

although, she does say, "shut up!" a lot, so in that regard we're covered.  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on October 01, 2008, 03:13:38 PM
I greatly enjoyed Tom's handling of that politically troglodytic six-year old: "When did daddy lose his job?"
She got totally housed on national radio!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ramsobot on October 01, 2008, 03:29:04 PM
Quote from: samir on October 01, 2008, 11:43:03 AM
Ramsey havin' a pop at his buddy was a nice, if disloyal, touch.

James has gotta learn: if someone is going to set me so nicely I'm gonna take it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on October 01, 2008, 06:42:12 PM
That Marky Ramone call was gold. His explanation of what "biting your time" meant had me LOLing. ROFLing, even.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Beth on October 01, 2008, 10:17:04 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on October 01, 2008, 08:48:13 AM
Wow ... after checking that blog, this Frangry seems like a real FWD*.  I hope he shows the proper respect to the hallowed halls of WFMU.




I think frangry is a girl.


EDIT: MasterofSparks already said it. I bottom posted. Whoops.

But yeah, from that blog, I don't think I'm into Shut Up Weirdo, and I haven't even heard it yet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 02, 2008, 02:53:03 AM
Quote from: Beth on October 01, 2008, 10:17:04 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on October 01, 2008, 08:48:13 AM
Wow ... after checking that blog, this Frangry seems like a real FWD*.  I hope he shows the proper respect to the hallowed halls of WFMU.




I think frangry is a girl.


EDIT: MasterofSparks already said it. I bottom posted. Whoops.

But yeah, from that blog, I don't think I'm into Shut Up Weirdo, and I haven't even heard it yet.


Upon revisiting the blog, but having not listened to "her" show, I suppose Frangry might very well be a girl (largely based on those three sassy photographs).  But, if Olivia Munn can get thrown into the Hate Pitt with a bunch of pervy dudes, then I think it only fair that a female can qualify as an FWD.



Oh, and my favorite moment from last night's show was "The Brotherhood of the Traveling Floor Toms."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on October 02, 2008, 10:52:53 AM
Steve and Beth, you guys aren't missing much.  in fact, she's the worst part of the show.  the guy, andy cohen, seems decent enough.

in fact, i feel kind of bad for him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on October 02, 2008, 11:24:07 AM
I was cyberpoking around and found Frangry mentioned in one of her friend's blogs. For some reason it really annoyed me beyond known English words.

Quote
we decide we want to go dance at le baron. we try to get a cab but to no avail. frannie gets in a fight with an old french dude who’s trying to steal our cabs. she’s like, "go fuck yourself!" and he replies, "moi? moi?" and she retorts in her best new york voice, "YEAH, YOU! go fuck yourself!" go fuck yourself: count 1.

it’s almost 1, but we see a few people going down to the metro. the turnstiles are closed, but we hop it like the locals and make the last train. SCORE. the 2 line takes us to arc de triomphe, pretty much right to le baron. DOUBLE SCORE.

on our 5 block jaunt down avenue marceau, we get cruised by these two eurotrash dudes in a mercedes convertible. they follow us the entire way to le baron asking us, "hey, where you going? come and party with us in the backseat!" we’re running away as fast as we could by this point in our heels scared out of our minds.

we make it to the front door. phew. there’s a mob of people waiting to get inside. we walk up to the front, and the bouncer goes, "deux?" we resoundingly reply, "oui." the velvet rope is open, and we leave the suckers in the dust. we realize juan and milton were the dead weights last time. suckers.

obligatory celebrity checklist: kirsten dunst. check. chloe sevigny. check. ben cho. check. leigh the misshapes girl. check. rumor has it that kate moss and her man from the kills are on their way. but whatevs.

by this point, we’re getting in a dispute with some spanish dude with a couple of hyena-looking girls for our seat. he’s trying to tell us he has that seat reserved and threatens us to leave or he’ll have to get someone to ask us to leave. we’re like, "yeah, why don’t you do that? we’ll wait." punkass trick.

we drink and dance some more. we are wasted. frannie gets picked up by a guy named LEO with a zit on his forehead. other than his zit, he’s a handsome dude. she’s stoked, because that was the first white collar action she’s gotten the whole time in paris. one for frannie.

we decide to take off and try to find a cab 4am-ish. it’s the worst thing about paris. not enough damn cabs in service. we’re fighting with other people to snag a cab. frannie’s "go fuck yourself" count is going up exponentially by the minute. we finally find one.

we get in the cab and ask the cabbie to find us a food joint before we get to the hotel. for some inexplicable reason, frannie starts mouthing hoovie off. all hoovie can say is, "just shut up." "bitch, SHUT UP!" she keeps pushing hoovie’s buttons. "don’t tell me to shut up, you cunt." at one point, frannie gets just plain mean and vicious. right then, hoovie pushes frannie’s face in. frannie slaps hoovie across the head... and ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE.

the two drunk american girls start slapping each other across the face in the backseat. there’s a "naw naw naw, hell naw!" or two being thrown about.

the cab driver is freaking out but also laughing. he finds an all-night sandwich joint and tries to break up the fight by asking, "do you want a sandwich?" we both scream, "NO!" frangry screams, "just take us to the FUCKING HOTEL!" he replies, "the fucking hotel?" hoovie intervenes, "just the hotel will do, thanks." word up to the cabbie for the comic relief.

we are silent most of the way back until frannie whimpers, "dude, why does EVERYBODY like to hit me—in paris! WTF." hoovie can’t help but chuckle. "i don’t know, man... i don’t know." WTF, indeed.

we get off the cab and start screaming at each other like two crazy ass french lovers. the epic battle continues in the hotel room. then the two nutsos stop. laugh. hug. cry and make up. and laugh some more. wtf happened? why were we even fighting in the first place? dude, we’re nuts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on October 02, 2008, 01:33:29 PM
i couldnt get through it, Gibby.  nothing is more off putting than a girl (let alone, TWO girls) who throws her trash mouth around like she's still in the sewer she was raised in and expects people to respect her (nay, bow down to her) in the shadow of her mere presence.

she needs a long walk off a short cliff in those heels.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 02, 2008, 01:37:28 PM
We could bad-call bomb their show. Just call and be boring.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on October 02, 2008, 05:15:58 PM
Tom's impression of Pete Seeger getting electrocuted made me laugh because I was picturing him doing the Rush Limbaugh Michael J. Fox shake.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 02, 2008, 07:05:29 PM
I tried listening to a little of Shut Up, Weirdo and I didn't like it either. Sorry if this sounds crass or something, but based on what I heard and the blog stuff posted on this thread, Frangry seems like she's hoping her looks will cover up for her lack of talent. Does that make her the Sarah Palin of WFMU?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 02, 2008, 08:59:05 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 02, 2008, 01:37:28 PM
We could bad-call bomb their show. Just call and be boring.

Sounds great.  We could really put our math skills to good use!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on October 02, 2008, 09:01:58 PM
Quote from: steveFromBloomington on October 02, 2008, 08:59:05 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 02, 2008, 01:37:28 PM
We could bad-call bomb their show. Just call and be boring.

Sounds great.  We could really put our math skills to good use!

I had the same thought, but I'm not sure I could be boring.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Richard_From_CHI on October 02, 2008, 10:08:20 PM
Wow. Extra angry show this week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on October 03, 2008, 10:55:26 AM
first 20-25 min of the sept. 30 show were an absolute laff fest.

cruise telemarketer -> spike gomp -> bryce's endorsement of A.P. Mike

put me in tears on the turnpike
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 03, 2008, 12:55:01 PM
Quote from: steveFromBloomington on October 02, 2008, 08:59:05 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 02, 2008, 01:37:28 PM
We could bad-call bomb their show. Just call and be boring.

Sounds great.  We could really put our math skills to good use!

That hurts, jazzbo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on October 03, 2008, 02:39:31 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 02, 2008, 01:37:28 PM
We could bad-call bomb their show. Just call and be boring.

Give me their number. I'll do my best...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheShamblers on October 03, 2008, 02:54:39 PM
I very much want hear "Shut Up Weirdo" get James-ed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on October 03, 2008, 03:10:48 PM
Or Mr. T'd.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yaysarcasm on October 03, 2008, 03:14:21 PM
He just got madder...and madder...and madder...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 03, 2008, 05:59:55 PM
Quote from: Martin on October 03, 2008, 03:10:48 PM
Or Mr. T'd.

Did you hear the first Night People show when they got Mr. T'd? I LOL'd.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheShamblers on October 03, 2008, 06:25:27 PM
My favorite part of this past Tuesday's show-- Mawhky Ramone telling Tom: "You don't rush my adventures!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 03, 2008, 09:38:08 PM
Quote from: TheShamblers on October 03, 2008, 06:25:27 PM
My favorite part of this past Tuesday's show-- Mawhky Ramone telling Tom: "You don't rush my adventures!"


Yeah, that was hilarious.  Marky was pretty pissed about that.  Even Johnny had to laugh at that ... but he didn't.

Oh and ...

SANDWICH LOVER POST!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spacepope on October 04, 2008, 04:25:14 PM
I know Tom claims that he didn't come to WFMU with a big head and he paid his respects to the other shows, but I seem to remember a show from 2000-2001 where he claimed he could beat up anybody at the station. Tom spent a whole show in his first year or so challenging any other dj at the station to call in and agree to fight him. That doesn't sound too civil to me....
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on October 04, 2008, 05:17:13 PM
That was hardly my first year, son. By 2000-2001, I had already done YEARS of shows... just not The Best Show On WFMU.

These other shows are all populated by rookies who have not collectively logged ten hours on the air at WFMU.

I still haven't heard a single peep from anybody behind the show SHUT UP WEIRDO.

I will not contact them, however. The burden is on them. If they have supporters reading this, they might want to give either Andy Cohen or Frangry a heads-up.

I want a call from someone affiliated with that show this Tuesday evening. Otherwise I will have to figure out Plan B.

WFMU's civilized talk show? You have some explaining to do, rookies.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: perry on October 04, 2008, 08:43:07 PM
what kind of a name is frangry?  so stupid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 05, 2008, 04:07:21 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 04, 2008, 05:17:13 PM
That was hardly my first year, son. By 2000-2001, I had already done YEARS of shows... just not The Best Show On WFMU.

These other shows are all populated by rookies who have not collectively logged ten hours on the air at WFMU.

I still haven't heard a single peep from anybody behind the show SHUT UP WEIRDO.

I will not contact them, however. The burden is on them. If they have supporters reading this, they might want to give either Andy Cohen or Frangry a heads-up.

I want a call from someone affiliated with that show this Tuesday evening. Otherwise I will have to figure out Plan B.

WFMU's civilized talk show? You have some explaining to do, rookies.

Tom.

REPRESENT!

Hey, if I they don't call in to kiss the ring, can you take Munn out of the Hate Pitt and put them in?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on October 05, 2008, 04:23:34 AM
Quote from: perry on October 04, 2008, 08:43:07 PM
what kind of a name is frangry?  so stupid.

Maybe if she took some Franti-depressants, she might not be so Frangry all the time. With help, she may one day even be Frantastic! This is my Frantasy. Franteater.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 05, 2008, 07:12:07 AM
Quote from: RegularJoe on October 05, 2008, 04:23:34 AM
Quote from: perry on October 04, 2008, 08:43:07 PM
what kind of a name is frangry?  so stupid.

Maybe if she took some Franti-depressants, she might not be so Frangry all the time. With help, she may one day even be Frantastic! This is my Frantasy. Franteater.

Boy, RegularJoe, you've become a real Franatic of this person.  I wonder if she'll ever market her own Frangrence
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 05, 2008, 07:26:05 AM
Didn't Ken F vet this new show? He's having some kind of mid-life crisis, I think, what with his camp beard, and now this. I can't wait to see their marathon contributions total.

I suggest an alternate tagline for the new thing.

SHUTUP WEIRDO; Civilized talk for all seven listeners.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: breadharrity on October 05, 2008, 07:44:05 PM
I'm not proud but I listened to all 60 painstaking minutes of the last fill-in show of Shut Up Weirdo! and trust me you can not make this show any more boring by calling then it is now. The callers had nothing to say and they had really no topic. This wasn't helped by Frangry's obnoxious interrupting and a real lack of chemistry between the two hosts. It wasn't even an good trainwreck to listen to like most of the 7SD ones.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on October 06, 2008, 12:11:52 PM
Frangry seems like the latest example of a new "type" in showbiz these days - the hot chick who's also a raunchy jerk. Sarah Silverman is the prototype (I think), and clearly the most appealing of the bunch since she's actually quite funny. Then there's Steve from North Hollywood's beloved Olivia Munn and now Frangry, too. Enough! We don't need any more of them!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Cynnkitty on October 06, 2008, 02:00:29 PM
the embarrassing, annoying, irritating, insulting debacle that is 'shut up, wierdo' is so bad that it doesn't really deserve discussion. It should just go away.  I kind of feel bad for the guy, as he's not nearly so annoying and obnoxious as the woman. He is even sort of nice-if not particularly talented. But no one has a gun to his head making him do it... so come to think of it...i guess I don't feel bad for him all that much after all.
Apologies to their mommies daddies siblings kids friends and acquaintances.. but I can't stand that show. Blech. WFMU don't go down this road. You'll never find your way back.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on October 06, 2008, 02:22:23 PM
I tried to listen to Shut Up Weirdo once, and they were basically just taking calls that compared them favorably to Seven Second Delay or something.  Everyone who called seemed the kind of smug a-hole that Tom or even Andy Breckman would make short work of.  It was even worse than Seven Second Delay.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 06, 2008, 02:31:29 PM
Quote from: Bryan on October 06, 2008, 12:11:52 PM
Frangry seems like the latest example of a new "type" in showbiz these days - the hot chick who's also a raunchy jerk. Sarah Silverman is the prototype (I think), and clearly the most appealing of the bunch since she's actually quite funny. Then there's Steve from North Hollywood's beloved Olivia Munn and now Frangry, too. Enough! We don't need any more of them!

I have no problem with more of them if they're funny, but aspiring pretty-lady shock comedians need to make sure they have that part down before setting up all their Maxim photo shoots and whatnot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Cynnkitty on October 06, 2008, 02:55:47 PM
Oh and they dropped an S bomb on one of the SSD fill-ins. I guess cursing on the air gets you a show these days. Pft!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 06, 2008, 05:34:15 PM
Quote from: Bryan on October 06, 2008, 12:11:52 PM
Frangry seems like the latest example of a new "type" in showbiz these days - the hot chick who's also a raunchy jerk.

I'm not quite sure why, but the term "raunchy jerk" made me laugh really hard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on October 06, 2008, 06:43:26 PM
Quote from: Cynnkitty on October 06, 2008, 02:55:47 PM
Oh and they dropped an S bomb on one of the SSD fill-ins. I guess cursing on the air gets you a show these days. Pft!

Cynnkitty, I like your style.  You only have 2 posts on this board and they're both whithering dismissals of Be Quiet Jerk.  You're either some kind of newfangled mole from the BQJ camp, or a commendable and dedicated hater of things that suck.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Cynnkitty on October 06, 2008, 08:43:55 PM
Quote from: John Junk 2.0 on October 06, 2008, 06:43:26 PM
Cynnkitty, I like your style.  You only have 2 posts on this board and they're both whithering dismissals of Be Quiet Jerk.  You're either some kind of newfangled mole from the BQJ camp, or a commendable and dedicated hater of things that suck.

Thank you. Most definitely the latter! I'll prove it if I have to!  :-*
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 07, 2008, 08:13:15 PM
Quote from: John Junk 2.0 on October 06, 2008, 06:43:26 PM
Quote from: Cynnkitty on October 06, 2008, 02:55:47 PM
Oh and they dropped an S bomb on one of the SSD fill-ins. I guess cursing on the air gets you a show these days. Pft!

Cynnkitty, I like your style.  You only have 2 posts on this board and they're both whithering dismissals of Be Quiet Jerk.  You're either some kind of newfangled mole from the BQJ camp, or a commendable and dedicated hater of things that suck.

"Be Quiet, Jerk" ...?  Is that the FOT nickname for "Shut Up, Weirdo" ... ?

Like Comedy Zone and Never Funny?

I hope it is!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 07, 2008, 10:09:13 PM
Quote from: Bryan on October 06, 2008, 12:11:52 PM
Then there's Steve from North Hollywood's beloved Olivia Munn and now Frangry, too. Enough! We don't need any more of them!


It's Steve In North Hollywood*.











*Just messin'!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on October 07, 2008, 11:16:18 PM
That Billy Corgan impression was so amazing!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Poughkeepsie on October 07, 2008, 11:17:16 PM
Quote from: dania on October 07, 2008, 11:16:18 PM
That Billy Corgan impression was so amazing!

That was an impression!?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on October 07, 2008, 11:21:46 PM
Quote from: Poughkeepsie on October 07, 2008, 11:17:16 PM
Quote from: dania on October 07, 2008, 11:16:18 PM
That Billy Corgan impression was so amazing!

That was an impression!?

Nope,  no. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on October 07, 2008, 11:31:36 PM
That whole call was so amazing that I nearly died. OF AMAZEMENT.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Poughkeepsie on October 08, 2008, 01:56:48 AM
"Dump this guy" got me to do a spit take. Who's paying for a new monitor?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on October 08, 2008, 09:23:37 AM
Agreed on "...Dump this guy." Perfect.

Also, the whole bit about Metallica being hypnotized into an elaborate bank heist until the car backfire broke Phil's hold on Kirk, and the image of a confused Metallica scattering. Somewhere in that part, the very quick "I got it right that time!" Mobster/Monster exchange killed me, too.

Who will present Jerry Ferrara with the Academy Honorary Award at the 2054 Oscars?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike a on October 08, 2008, 11:41:00 AM
I held my breath for the first part of the Todd Palin call; election-season political humor can and usually is lame, no matter where your alliances.  I needn't have worried; this might have been one of the all-time great Wurster calls.  I'd be saying "Hah? Hah?" all day if I thought anyone would get it.  And Todd's desire to visit the Dischord House and dismissal of the High-Back Chairs cracked me up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on October 08, 2008, 11:54:05 AM
The revelation (to me, at least) that Grote is co-hosting a new show on FMU! Very exciting stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 08, 2008, 12:04:23 PM
Mountain Grotes?

The Knitty Grotey?

Benign Grote?

Miracle Grote?

What's it called?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on October 08, 2008, 12:13:49 PM
The Written Word Hour with Herr Jason Grote
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on October 08, 2008, 12:19:48 PM
The Acousmatic Theatre Hour with Karinne and Jason G. (http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/AM)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CurtBlair on October 08, 2008, 12:40:59 PM
Todd Palin's call was a stone-cold Best Show classic. (Also strangely timely for me -- I just saw Metallica: Some Kind of Monster a few days ago after years of people telling me how awesome it is. And it is awesome. Really funny and kind of touching, even if, like me, you couldn't care less about the band.)

Also, I like the sound of Jason G's new show! Gotta check that out. (I'm a big Samuel Beckett fan.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 08, 2008, 01:21:16 PM
Quote from: Wes on October 08, 2008, 09:23:37 AM
Agreed on "...Dump this guy." Perfect.

Was the guy who got dumped the lemon merengue pie guy from a couple of weeks ago? I can't remember his name.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on October 08, 2008, 02:01:39 PM
the entire recap of riding the ferris wheel had me laughing so hard it made my stomach hurt and tears streaming down my face.  literally.



im VERY familiar with the feeling(s) Tom experienced.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AaronC on October 08, 2008, 02:21:38 PM
Googling Bumblefoot

(http://www.guitarz-for-ever.com/images/BumbleF2.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 08, 2008, 09:41:07 PM
Quote from: AaronC on October 08, 2008, 02:21:38 PM
Googling Bumblefoot

(http://www.guitarz-for-ever.com/images/BumbleF2.jpg)

Oh yeah, I made that mistake too.  Awful.  Look, nothing against Lord of the Rings, but what kind of Tolkienite do you have to be to come up with something like "Bumblefoot?"  Doesn't it just smack of Hobbits?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Poughkeepsie on October 08, 2008, 10:21:04 PM
Finding out why Tom doesn't grow a beard was also fantastic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: senorcorazon on October 08, 2008, 10:56:20 PM
Quote from: dania on October 07, 2008, 11:21:46 PM
Quote from: Poughkeepsie on October 07, 2008, 11:17:16 PM
Quote from: dania on October 07, 2008, 11:16:18 PM
That Billy Corgan impression was so amazing!

That was an impression!?

Nope,  no. 

I ditched school to be in that video during high school. Getting covered in mud and being forced to walk in circles was cool, for some reason.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on October 09, 2008, 12:21:50 PM
Quote from: senorcorazon on October 08, 2008, 10:56:20 PM
Quote from: dania on October 07, 2008, 11:21:46 PM
Quote from: Poughkeepsie on October 07, 2008, 11:17:16 PM
Quote from: dania on October 07, 2008, 11:16:18 PM
That Billy Corgan impression was so amazing!

That was an impression!?

Nope,  no. 

I ditched school to be in that video during high school. Getting covered in mud and being forced to walk in circles was cool, for some reason.

high school cool will always have its mysteries.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on October 09, 2008, 01:42:12 PM
I just started Tuesday's episode and TL/Rx followed by The Smiths is a combo that can't be beat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on October 09, 2008, 01:43:55 PM
Quote from: Bryan on October 08, 2008, 11:54:05 AM
The revelation (to me, at least) that Grote is co-hosting a new show on FMU! Very exciting stuff.

Yeah, well, wait'll you hear it (but seriously, thanks).  Actually I think our first show went pretty well - there might be a handful of technical glitches, and some of the Beckett is great but many might find other bits unlistenable.  We have awesome theme music, though.

In 2 weeks we're devoting a show to Caroline Bergvall (http://writing.upenn.edu/pennsound/x/Bergvall.html), then we're slowly easing in original material, starting with Karinne, who is a brilliant sound artist.  I might even do a show of my own stuff, but for right now I'm happy with just being a comforting voice in between 10-minute stretches of unnerving weirdness.  Any and all FOT are invited to send/suggest stuff, though it's probably best to listen to the show for an idea of what were up to.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on October 09, 2008, 02:16:10 PM
On-topic: I can't wait to listen to the Todd Palin call again while looking at this pic:

(http://images.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/10/09/troopergate/cover.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 09, 2008, 03:01:50 PM
Quote from: Groteface Killah on October 09, 2008, 02:16:10 PM
On-topic: I can't wait to listen to the Todd Palin call again while looking at this pic:

(http://images.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/10/09/troopergate/cover.jpg)

Hey, is that Sarah Palin and JASON GROTE?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on October 09, 2008, 03:35:33 PM
I don't think I'm that dude-y.  Though if I ever get my picture taken next to Tina Fey I'll try and sneer a little.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on October 09, 2008, 04:33:27 PM
Listening now. 'Dump this guy' = moment of the year so far.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: n8 on on October 10, 2008, 04:48:33 AM
"Show Munch some respect, you munch."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 10, 2008, 08:28:54 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on October 07, 2008, 10:09:13 PM
Quote from: Bryan on October 06, 2008, 12:11:52 PM
Then there's Steve from North Hollywood's beloved Olivia Munn and now Frangry, too. Enough! We don't need any more of them!


It's Steve In North Hollywood*.














*Just messin'!




I forgot to add that you're a Geogro-dummy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on October 10, 2008, 09:34:24 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on October 10, 2008, 08:28:54 AM
I forgot to add that you're a Geogro-dummy.

It's true, I am a Geogro-dummy, Steve of North Hollywood. I just can't keep that stuff straight.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on October 10, 2008, 03:22:10 PM
What are you, Jim Brown in Mars Attacks?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 10, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
I want to be in a menagerie w/ Tina Fey and Tina Fey.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on October 10, 2008, 11:50:30 PM
Quote from: jbissell on October 10, 2008, 03:22:10 PM
What are you, Jim Brown in Mars Attacks?

+1
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on October 11, 2008, 03:44:06 AM
From the 10/2 show,

Marky Ramone talking about John...."he just got madder, and madder, and madder, and madder....
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 11, 2008, 04:55:15 AM
Quote from: Bryan on October 10, 2008, 09:34:24 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on October 10, 2008, 08:28:54 AM
I forgot to add that you're a Geogro-dummy.

It's true, I am a Geogro-dummy, Steve of North Hollywood. I just can't keep that stuff straight.

I like it!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on October 11, 2008, 01:18:59 PM
I really liked the Casino Fight story--I had forgotten what it was like to have the wind knocked out of me, but Tom's impression of the wheezing big foot who "got hold of some gel" brought it all back home. And then Officer Tom calls in! Any story involving the handling of the drunk public needs an Officer Tom epilogue. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on October 11, 2008, 07:42:29 PM
(10/7) On Spike:

"His Sims characters are bored with him. They're looking up at him, saying, 'Seriously? This is our master? This is the guy who we have to obey everything he says?' They're trying to figure out a way to delete themselves."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JamesU on October 12, 2008, 01:08:16 AM
One of my friends in high school was really into the whole crazy time signatures/guitar tapping/Zappa thing. He actually was pretty good and somehow got to play on Conan after a video he and I shot of him playing the theme was found by some Conan intern.

His hero was Ron Thal and he force fed me his solo albums for a good 4 years of my life. Whenever I tried to listen to something that was in 4/4 or didn't require some kind of guitar virtuoso to play it he'd brush it off as garbage. In senior year of high school he got to meet up with Ron and they started playing together.

They played a few live shows together and then Ron invited my friend to tour Europe with him. My friend being the ultra conservative loudmouth that he is jumped on board only to be quickly kicked off after chastising the bassist for letting his girlfriend get an abortion...and that's why I died laughing when Todd mentioned Bumblefoot.

Oh and call me crazy but after last weeks call does anyone else think that Brooklyn's famous Todd P could actually be the first dude?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on October 12, 2008, 09:01:16 AM
best part of the first dude's now-infamous call-in:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r8hhShMyZw
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on October 12, 2008, 06:42:26 PM
Quote from: JamesU on October 12, 2008, 01:08:16 AM
One of my friends in high school was really into the whole crazy time signatures/guitar tapping/Zappa thing. He actually was pretty good and somehow got to play on Conan after a video he and I shot of him playing the theme was found by some Conan intern.

His hero was Ron Thal and he force fed me his solo albums for a good 4 years of my life. Whenever I tried to listen to something that was in 4/4 or didn't require some kind of guitar virtuoso to play it he'd brush it off as garbage. In senior year of high school he got to meet up with Ron and they started playing together.

They played a few live shows together and then Ron invited my friend to tour Europe with him. My friend being the ultra conservative loudmouth that he is jumped on board only to be quickly kicked off after chastising the bassist for letting his girlfriend get an abortion...and that's why I died laughing when Todd mentioned Bumblefoot.

Oh and call me crazy but after last weeks call does anyone else think that Brooklyn's famous Todd P could actually be the first dude?

This story is incredible.  Is your friend from Newbridge by any chance?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jouster on October 12, 2008, 07:47:01 PM
That guy used to post on the Comedy Zone message board.  He was not popular.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JamesU on October 12, 2008, 10:39:21 PM
Quote from: Jouster on October 12, 2008, 07:47:01 PM
That guy used to post on the Comedy Zone message board.  He was not popular.

Yeah after he was on Conan he made me check and see what people were saying on the Comedy Zone boards cause he was too afraid to. He started posting there as his focus shifted from guitar and "alternative comedy" to the GOP and religion. That's why his posts were kinda all over the place. His old self will be missed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 13, 2008, 03:10:52 AM
Quote from: JamesU on October 12, 2008, 10:39:21 PM
Quote from: Jouster on October 12, 2008, 07:47:01 PM
That guy used to post on the Comedy Zone message board.  He was not popular.

Yeah after he was on Conan he made me check and see what people were saying on the Comedy Zone boards cause he was too afraid to. He started posting there as his focus shifted from guitar and "alternative comedy" to the GOP and religion. That's why his posts were kinda all over the place. His old self will be missed.

This story makes me sad.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: KGB on October 13, 2008, 06:02:03 PM
Listened to the Todd Palin call today.  Not too impressed.  The first half of the call had some great moments but by the end, especially when he took calls, it stopped being the character of Todd Palin and devolved into John Wurster venting, which wasn't entertaining in the least.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on October 13, 2008, 06:41:14 PM
best moment by far:

spoony: "hi - this is spoony in brooklyn."

todd: "hey, spooky."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on October 13, 2008, 07:40:10 PM
Quote from: KGB on October 13, 2008, 06:02:03 PM
Listened to the Todd Palin call today.  Not too impressed.  The first half of the call had some great moments but by the end, especially when he took calls, it stopped being the character of Todd Palin and devolved into John [sic] Wurster venting, which wasn't entertaining in the least.

Who knew High Back Chairs fans were so sensitive! 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on October 13, 2008, 08:47:10 PM
"Wait... whuu..vroom..vroom..uut?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on October 13, 2008, 09:06:06 PM
Quote from: KGB on October 13, 2008, 06:02:03 PM
John Wurster

Who's she?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 13, 2008, 09:20:07 PM
Aw c'mon man, the whole Phil Towellica thing was inspired.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on October 14, 2008, 01:35:36 AM
I read KGB's internet message board post today.  Not too impressed.  It starts off pretty good, then fizzles out towards the end.  Color me not entertained!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on October 14, 2008, 02:14:40 AM
Man, that guy got zung... playwright style! If this doesn't sway more votes to the first dude, I'll eat a hatch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 14, 2008, 04:12:27 AM
Quote from: emma on October 13, 2008, 09:06:06 PM
Quote from: KGB on October 13, 2008, 06:02:03 PM
John Wurster

Who's she?

Brilliant, Emma.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on October 14, 2008, 12:32:34 PM
Quote from: Groteface Killah on October 09, 2008, 02:16:10 PM
On-topic: I can't wait to listen to the Todd Palin call again while looking at this pic:

(http://images.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/10/09/troopergate/cover.jpg)


TWO NITWITS IN LOVE !!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on October 14, 2008, 01:44:53 PM
Quote from: Spike on October 14, 2008, 12:32:34 PM
Quote from: Groteface Killah on October 09, 2008, 02:16:10 PM
On-topic: I can't wait to listen to the Todd Palin call again while looking at this pic:

(http://images.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/10/09/troopergate/cover.jpg)


TWO NITWITS IN LOVE !!!!

Sounds like someone's jealous.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gedgengras on October 14, 2008, 08:44:39 PM
You Nostradummy!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on October 14, 2008, 11:05:50 PM
PBR saying he had a long history of booin'.

I'm still giggling at that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on October 14, 2008, 11:14:47 PM
Crack a blotter much? Don't sound like you do.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CurtBlair on October 14, 2008, 11:59:13 PM
I found Julie from Cincinatti's almost childlike regret as Tom expressed his disappointment in her to be weirdly, unexpectedly touching.

Also, huge props to Matt in Virginia! (I think I'm remembering the name right.) Is he the first caller in the history of the show to catch on, without prompting, to Tom's rendition of the climax of Good Will Hunting?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John M. on October 15, 2008, 04:25:49 AM
The Julie call was good, but it got great when she said what sounded like "rats." I could listen to that 100 more times.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete from oz on October 15, 2008, 06:21:13 AM
Just got done listening to the 10/7 podcast.  Easily the best show of the year - killer from start to finish. 

Todd Palin was great - "dump this guy"; "rebulations"; "It's what God wants".  Classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on October 15, 2008, 06:53:18 AM
Philly Latin...os.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on October 15, 2008, 07:57:56 AM
Matt from Virginia nailing the Good Will Hunting bit!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trotskie on October 15, 2008, 08:15:44 AM
Quote from: CurtBlair on October 14, 2008, 11:59:13 PM
I found Julie from Cincinatti's almost childlike regret as Tom expressed his disappointment in her to be weirdly, unexpectedly touching.

I thought I sensed a genuine regret on both ends which made it seem doubly bittersweet.  And perhaps kind of tragic, in a way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on October 15, 2008, 09:39:42 AM
Quote from: Trotskie on October 15, 2008, 08:15:44 AM
Quote from: CurtBlair on October 14, 2008, 11:59:13 PM
I found Julie from Cincinatti's almost childlike regret as Tom expressed his disappointment in her to be weirdly, unexpectedly touching.

I thought I sensed a genuine regret on both ends which made it seem doubly bittersweet.  And perhaps kind of tragic, in a way.

I think the regret was all on my side. The Best Show will be better if I don't call for at least a month. I call too much and have nothing to say. I called last night only because I kept hearing that Tom was going to be angry and I wanted to get it over with.

I can't wait to get home tonight so that I can listen to the PBR call again. It was the funniest thing ever!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that James on October 15, 2008, 11:48:58 AM
What is up with the whipping, lately?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 15, 2008, 11:50:45 AM
It's fun.  And good aerobic exercise.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Beth on October 15, 2008, 12:23:08 PM
Quote from: Sarah on October 15, 2008, 11:50:45 AM
It's fun.  And good aerobic exercise....os
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on October 15, 2008, 12:33:58 PM
I wrap king size Snicker bars in $20 bills and give them out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on October 15, 2008, 01:04:35 PM
Yesterday I had to call a student into my office and give them a kind of "warning", but my heart wasn't in it.  I was in too much of a good mood, and didn't give myself enough time to come down and be like "Now, here's the way it's gonna be..." so instead I just said something lame like "Let's keep it positive this year" and I think I inadvertently creeped the student out.  Tom's handling of Julie's transgression was even-handed and expert in its execution.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on October 15, 2008, 01:10:18 PM
Lots of curve balls last night, like what's-his-face from Port Ritchie. Just when you think the callers have become domesticated, for want of a better word, you get a wild card. DFK also had a strong early call. And AP Mike seems to be growing more volatile with each passing week!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on October 15, 2008, 01:12:41 PM
I liked that the guy from New Port Richey (which is actually pretty close to here, and unremarkable) got my name wrong. Still, better than being called "That guy from Florida".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on October 15, 2008, 01:44:03 PM
I liked the guy who was talking about the DC Snipers, I hope he calls in again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: tomkaters on October 15, 2008, 01:44:59 PM
The Papa Roach/Basketball story was glorious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 15, 2008, 01:57:21 PM
Quote from: samir on October 15, 2008, 01:12:41 PM
I liked that the guy from New Port Richey (which is actually pretty close to here, and unremarkable) got my name wrong. Still, better than being called "That guy from Florida".

I didn't hear what he said, instead of "Samir."  I'll listen again tonight though.  You should go egg a good portion of New Port Richey, you'll probably hit his house.


I was also very glad to hear from Dave from Knoxville again.  I was actually thinking of calling and making an on-air plea for Dave to check in (what can I say?  I like his calls), and whammy, he called in the first hour with a great call like a true SUPER CALLER.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on October 15, 2008, 02:13:01 PM
Quote from: Pete Velcro on October 15, 2008, 01:10:18 PM
Lots of curve balls last night, like what's-his-face from Port Ritchie.

Listened to it twice and both times sounds like he's saying "New Port Reggie"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike a on October 15, 2008, 02:33:43 PM
Was that Khaela from The Blow at 1:18?  They are Portland-based.  And Khaela has been somewhat spazzy every time I've talked to her.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on October 15, 2008, 03:05:19 PM
I kinda think that band got robbed on Smash or Trash.  Is the show too big now for actual small-fry bands to have a fair shot?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on October 15, 2008, 03:18:54 PM
tom was right, way worse bands have gotten smash. I called in with a sympathy smash. I really can't judge a band that quickly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on October 15, 2008, 03:32:34 PM
they reminded me of Future of the Left, whom I like.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on October 15, 2008, 04:05:28 PM
H-Man Facebook status updates make me smile, for real.   :D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on October 15, 2008, 06:43:09 PM
Quote from: John Junk 2.0 on October 15, 2008, 03:05:19 PM
I kinda think that band got robbed on Smash or Trash.  Is the show too big now for actual small-fry bands to have a fair shot?

Agreed.  I liked this band.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 15, 2008, 06:55:29 PM
Quote from: John Junk 2.0 on October 15, 2008, 03:05:19 PM
I kinda think that band got robbed on Smash or Trash.  Is the show too big now for actual small-fry bands to have a fair shot?

It does seem to have swung really far in the opposite direction. There was pretty crummy/unremarkable bands that got a smash in the original incarnation - pretty much having your music stick to a recordable CD meant you got a smash. Maybe we've taken it too far the other way?

I liked Matt from Virginia. His voice and manner originally made it seem like he was going to be a snooze but he snuck up on me with the funny. Got a genuine laugh of Tom too, which is always a ringing endorsement.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on October 16, 2008, 02:10:55 AM
The best moment was when I thought for a whole hour that Tom was going to play my band on the air because he said we'd be the first. 
The worst part was when I (a) figured out that we weren't first and that I'd have to wait another few months or something like that, (b) listened in misery as a full outfit of complicated math rock dudes got trashed by wolves and then (c) thought about how much more respect people give complicated math rock bands than female-fronted electro pop bands and it made me feel depressed.  (run-on sentence? yes I know)
Now I see why he stopped doing smash or trash.  It's completely agonizing. 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on October 16, 2008, 02:36:02 AM
Dania -

You're up next.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on October 16, 2008, 03:37:56 AM
Quote from: dania on October 16, 2008, 02:10:55 AM
(c) thought about how much more respect people give complicated math rock bands than female-fronted electro pop bands and it made me feel depressed.  (run-on sentence? yes I know)

I'm no indication of any trend whatsoever, but I'm a fervent supporter of both.  I'd go as far as to say female-fronted electropop is the only form of pop music I'm really into, as a whole.

Don't feel too bad, I think there was a thread making fun of AIDS Wolf (who I like) not too long ago.  There's definitely a sizable contingent of FOT who prefer pop music on the whole.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on October 16, 2008, 03:48:28 AM
Quote from: angstrom on October 16, 2008, 03:37:56 AM
Quote from: dania on October 16, 2008, 02:10:55 AM
(c) thought about how much more respect people give complicated math rock bands than female-fronted electro pop bands and it made me feel depressed.  (run-on sentence? yes I know)

I'm no indication of any trend whatsoever, but I'm a fervent supporter of both.  I'd go as far as to say female-fronted electropop is the only form of pop music I'm really into, as a whole.

Don't feel too bad, I think there was a thread making fun of AIDS Wolf (who I like) not too long ago.  There's definitely a sizable contingent of FOT who prefer pop music on the whole.


I'm almost 100% sure I'll give it a smash already, if I can get through. Never fret dear Dania, TBSOWFMU definitely favors the ladies (as well it should).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Cynnkitty on October 16, 2008, 11:59:15 AM
What do you expect..even Ringo Starr gets trashed!  :o
I saw Ringo and the Roundheads at Irving a couple years ago. And frankly it was awesome.
Ringo Starr should do whatever he wants. Good for him. Good for Ringo Starr.

Unfortunately I didn't think of that two weeks ago.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on October 16, 2008, 03:13:55 PM
I'm liking the pace of the last two weeks; lots of quick hang-ups and heave-hos. Samir, you're on right now, you ought to be ashamed of yourself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cutout on October 16, 2008, 03:37:30 PM
Quote
I kinda think that band got robbed on Smash or Trash.
Quote
Agreed.  I liked this band.

Thanks guys. Not to sound like too much of a dork about it, but simply talking to Tom for the first time and hearing our music on WFMU was pretty exciting by itself, regardless of the voting. Unfortunately we couldn't play my two favorite songs because of the toilet talk, and had to go with the other song ("Interesting Chinese Cigarette") that's a bit muddy and more repetitive than the others, resulting in  a couple of trashes.

Quote
listened in misery as a full outfit of complicated math rock dudes got trashed by wolves

I'm flattered since none of us play our instruments well enough to be math-rockers! On another note, I am looking forward to hearing your female-fronted electro pop.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on October 16, 2008, 03:40:18 PM
OK, what was that Karen/Mission of Burma/Volcano Suns call about?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 16, 2008, 04:07:29 PM
Smash or trash ohss
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on October 16, 2008, 04:09:43 PM
Quote from: Gibby on October 16, 2008, 03:40:18 PM
OK, what was that Karen/Mission of Burma/Volcano Suns call about?

Andy Cohen is very funny ?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on October 16, 2008, 04:13:42 PM
There's not enough hours in the day to deal with crypticism. That was Andy Cohen?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on October 16, 2008, 04:53:44 PM
Quote from: cutout on October 16, 2008, 03:37:30 PM
I'm flattered since none of us play our instruments well enough to be math-rockers! On another note, I am looking forward to hearing your female-fronted electro pop.

I like it, it reminds me of The Planet The.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on October 16, 2008, 05:18:52 PM
Quote from: Gibby on October 16, 2008, 03:40:18 PM
OK, what was that Karen/Mission of Burma/Volcano Suns call about?

That call was about one of the Volcano Suns thinking they're capable of being funny. It is also the reason why you will not hear anything from the Volcano Suns reissues or hear me mention them ever again.

A hero ain't nothing but a sandwich.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on October 16, 2008, 05:28:49 PM
Thanks Tom. I guess the reunion is off now.  :o
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 16, 2008, 05:38:05 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 16, 2008, 05:18:52 PM
Quote from: Gibby on October 16, 2008, 03:40:18 PM
OK, what was that Karen/Mission of Burma/Volcano Suns call about?

That call was about one of the Volcano Suns thinking they're capable of being funny. It is also the reason why you will not hear anything from the Volcano Suns reissues or hear me mention them ever again.

A hero ain't nothing but a sandwich.

Tom.


Oof. It always stinks when your heroes get caught acting deplorably. I've always tried to keep the perspective that people who make great art aren't necessarily great people. (Not to say that they necessarily AREN'T great people, either).

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on October 16, 2008, 05:51:58 PM
I thought something was up when the mic went temporarily dead.

Anyway, Tuesday's show was a real winner, the last two weeks have been crammed from beginning to end. Great calls, great tales, great segments - and PFT to come next week. I think the show has found another gear.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on October 16, 2008, 07:24:12 PM
Quote from: daveB Hussein Oakland on October 16, 2008, 05:38:05 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 16, 2008, 05:18:52 PM
Quote from: Gibby on October 16, 2008, 03:40:18 PM
OK, what was that Karen/Mission of Burma/Volcano Suns call about?

That call was about one of the Volcano Suns thinking they're capable of being funny.

Tom.

I've always tried to keep the perspective that people who make great art aren't necessarily great people.

Yeah, this speaks more to the Boston sense of humor.

C
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on October 16, 2008, 11:19:48 PM
Those who love the Volcano Suns should not be worried. I will play ANYTHING from the Michener-Waleik period or the Weston-Kleiler era. Nothing from in between them though.

Blame the dummy who thought he was doing the world a favor by having his girlfriend pretend to be HIV-positive and have Downs Syndrome, then called me a 'sucker' afterwards for not being a mean piece of shit to a caller who clearly had issues.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Poughkeepsie on October 16, 2008, 11:37:11 PM
Quote from: tomkaters on October 15, 2008, 01:44:59 PM
The Papa Roach/Basketball story was glorious.

This has not received enough praise. Something about this had me biting my tongue and sweating to fight back the laughter at the office.

The idea of being the only member of the press at this function that probably netted the company a loss of a hundred thousand dollars and credibility, coupled with some Harlem globetrotters and Tom taking some free throws makes for the perfect story.

"Jim Beam Dude!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on October 17, 2008, 01:14:09 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 16, 2008, 11:19:48 PM
Blame the dummy who thought he was doing the world a favor by having his girlfriend pretend to be HIV-positive and have Downs Syndrome, then called me a 'sucker' afterwards for not being a mean piece of shit to a caller who clearly had issues.

Holy Cow. 
(http://www.jazzage1920s.com/annettehanshaw/sheetmusic/images/SM-I'm%20Disappointed%20In%20You.jpg)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JamesU on October 17, 2008, 03:38:43 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 16, 2008, 11:19:48 PM
Blame the dummy who thought he was doing the world a favor by having his girlfriend pretend to be HIV-positive and have Downs Syndrome, then called me a 'sucker' afterwards for not being a mean piece of shit to a caller who clearly had issues.

I was wondering what was happening with that call all day at work. I thought it wreaked of a prank but who in the best show's audience would be THAT insensitive? The way it was handled is just another reason why Tom hosts the most civilized talk show on WFMU.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 17, 2008, 08:28:31 AM
Quote from: JamesU on October 17, 2008, 03:38:43 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 16, 2008, 11:19:48 PM
Blame the dummy who thought he was doing the world a favor by having his girlfriend pretend to be HIV-positive and have Downs Syndrome, then called me a 'sucker' afterwards for not being a mean piece of shit to a caller who clearly had issues.

I was wondering what was happening with that call all day at work. I thought it wreaked of a prank but who in the best show's audience would be THAT insensitive? The way it was handled is just another reason why Tom hosts the most civilized talk show on WFMU.

I enjoy it when Tom occasionally does the pre-emptive 'heave ho'  - 'that caller just felt wrong.'

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on October 17, 2008, 08:54:06 AM
It felt like he knew it was a prank but couldn't call it out in case it wasn't. Well handled, now we move on.

Since I came back to the show (took some time off earlier in the year for exams and work) they've all been in the W column.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat K on October 17, 2008, 05:23:07 PM
Quote from: John Junk 2.0 on October 17, 2008, 01:14:09 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 16, 2008, 11:19:48 PM
Blame the dummy who thought he was doing the world a favor by having his girlfriend pretend to be HIV-positive and have Downs Syndrome, then called me a 'sucker' afterwards for not being a mean piece of shit to a caller who clearly had issues.

Holy Cow. 
(http://www.jazzage1920s.com/annettehanshaw/sheetmusic/images/SM-I'm%20Disappointed%20In%20You.jpg)



Annette Hanshaw is the best.


That is all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike on October 18, 2008, 12:14:47 AM
For me, the best moment was hearing Tom say that Walt 'Clyde' Frazier was a gentleman.  Some of my favorite memories are of watching Knicks games on MSG with a friend and both of us always being blown away at Clyde's inventive use of words, his effortless rhymes, and his rock solid sartorial sense.  Add to that his storied pro career and his work promoting literacy and you get pure class.     
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on October 18, 2008, 08:50:27 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 16, 2008, 11:19:48 PM
Those who love the Volcano Suns should not be worried. I will play ANYTHING from the Michener-Waleik period or the Weston-Kleiler era. Nothing from in between them though.

Blame the dummy who thought he was doing the world a favor by having his girlfriend pretend to be HIV-positive and have Downs Syndrome, then called me a 'sucker' afterwards for not being a mean piece of shit to a caller who clearly had issues.

Tom.

you handled that call like a gentleman. shame on them...

you're a class act all the way, scharpling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jimmy on October 18, 2008, 04:37:31 PM
"Attention Ringo Starr fans...send your Ringo Starr pictures to Paul F. Tompkins."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on October 19, 2008, 04:09:21 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 16, 2008, 11:19:48 PM
Blame the dummy who thought he was doing the world a favor by having his girlfriend pretend to be HIV-positive and have Downs Syndrome, then called me a 'sucker' afterwards for not being a mean piece of shit to a caller who clearly had issues.

Tom.

This was the same guy that called in during H Man's episode right? His calls reeked of "sketchball." While i can't seem to find this call in podcast (i unfortunately missed the live feed after the ringo starr story), it sounds like a straight up dick move.


favorite part: The Jim Beam/Papa Roche story was fantastic, the Evan Funk Davies/Richard Roeper/ZZ Top preview killed me, and the Ringo Starr takedown was nuts.

Also "Mohammad don't come down to the mountain."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on October 19, 2008, 09:37:09 AM
Because of Roy, my boyfriend and I have started speaking "latin"...

Last night we renamed one of our cats "Vasalinios Amanamanos"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 19, 2008, 09:42:31 AM
Quote from: erika on October 19, 2008, 09:37:09 AM
Because of Roy, my boyfriend and I have started speaking "latin"...

Last night we renamed one of our cats "Vasalinios Amanamanos"

Yes, "os" has caught on in a big way, among my real-life FOT friends.  We just can't get enoughos.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 19, 2008, 01:13:57 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on October 19, 2008, 09:42:31 AM
Quote from: erika on October 19, 2008, 09:37:09 AM
Because of Roy, my boyfriend and I have started speaking "latin"...

Last night we renamed one of our cats "Vasalinios Amanamanos"

Yes, "os" has caught on in a big way, among my real-life FOT friends.  We just can't get enoughos.

I hear it's really big in Brazil and Portugal, too...  I love me some Novos Baianos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eomEoNO4qc
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat K on October 19, 2008, 01:24:11 PM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on October 19, 2008, 04:09:21 AM
This was the same guy that called in during H Man's episode right? His calls reeked of "sketchball." While i can't seem to find this call in podcast

Yeah, I have not heard this either - was it scrubbed from the podcast, I'm assuming?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on October 20, 2008, 01:11:01 PM
Karen- that call haunted me well after she was heave ho'd. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on October 20, 2008, 02:24:43 PM
I enjoyed Colin's (Wolf King of L.A.?) call - the way he fretted that it made him seem mentally ill, and the way Tom immediately switched to Life Coach/therapist mode, which confirmed that Colin's story made him seem mentally ill.

Colin - I get that too, usually when I've been badmouthing someone, or thinking nasty stuff about them and then run into them. I become sure they can read my mind. While I was listening to the show, and I told my wife that I also sometimes worry that people can read & judge my thoughts, my wife said, "Do you know who that is? That person that's judging you? That's YOU!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on October 21, 2008, 09:51:54 AM
Oh yeah: Tom wondered last week, "Where are Papa Roach now?" I don't know where they are right at this minute, but in 3 weeks, they'll be playing at A.J.'s Alehouse in Kingston, Ontario (aka: a deep pit of despair).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllisonLeGnome on October 21, 2008, 01:09:21 PM
I was delighted to hear that John Hodgman is going to be on the show. Two of my favorite things together!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on October 21, 2008, 01:44:42 PM
Quote from: Bryan on October 20, 2008, 02:24:43 PM
I enjoyed Colin's (Wolf King of L.A.?) call - the way he fretted that it made him seem mentally ill, and the way Tom immediately switched to Life Coach/therapist mode, which confirmed that Colin's story made him seem mentally ill.

Colin - I get that too, usually when I've been badmouthing someone, or thinking nasty stuff about them and then run into them. I become sure they can read my mind. While I was listening to the show, and I told my wife that I also sometimes worry that people can read & judge my thoughts, my wife said, "Do you know who that is? That person that's judging you? That's YOU!"

haha. its good to know theres others out there.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on October 21, 2008, 04:24:34 PM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on October 19, 2008, 04:09:21 AM
favorite part: The Jim Beam/Papa Roche story was fantastic, the Evan Funk Davies/Richard Roeper/ZZ Top preview killed me, and the Ringo Starr takedown was nuts.

I always love the EFD intros but that Roeper one just killed me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on October 21, 2008, 04:47:12 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on October 20, 2008, 01:11:01 PM
Karen- that call haunted me well after she was heave ho'd. 

so apparently i didnt read far back enough until today to realize that call was bogus and not so hauntingly creepy/bizarre/f***ing weird as i previously thought.  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on October 22, 2008, 03:57:30 AM
Larry the Perv being AP Mikes Bill Ayers!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on October 22, 2008, 07:17:38 AM
Last night's show was excellent all the way through. A mid-light was.

(second call)
FRANGRY: It's Frangry.
TOM: (disappointed) Really?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 22, 2008, 08:27:46 AM
Best: The return of Eddie!
Worst: The ghoul who congratulated Paul F. Tompkins on his recent weight-gain.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on October 22, 2008, 08:46:19 AM
Paul F. Tompkins was funny sometimes last night. Tom must be a good influence.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ~L on October 22, 2008, 08:54:25 AM
The best moment of the Best Show last night was when Tom said, "Vote for Obama!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on October 22, 2008, 08:59:16 AM
- tom's racist cabbie
- the jerry seinfeld Q&A
- the mummy n' book museum
'- can you hear a heave-ho?
- return of the h-man

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kimota on October 22, 2008, 09:01:47 AM
H-Man was on?  Last night's show?

When?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on October 22, 2008, 09:14:27 AM
in the last four mins.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on October 22, 2008, 09:33:13 AM
I hope I wasn't responsible for H-Man's call being so late for telling him in the chat that PFT was ejected from the studio after getting into a fistfight with Mike following the introduction of a "Who could you beat up?" topic.

Tom's description of the University Museum at Penn was perfect. It's pretty much just a bunch of mummies sitting around, with some ugly statues and death masks hanging around to spruce the joint up. I highly recommend it.

I can't decide if finding out that Eddie From Brooklyn is now Eddie In Texas is a Best or Worst moment. Worst because, since he's still listening, it shatters my mental image of Eddie being a guy who doesn't have an Internet connection, but "heard about" the Internet and was "thinkin' about lookin' into gettin' it" some day. Best because now I picture his Texas experience as being like City Slickers, but with more punching and hitting dudes with bottles.

Loved the topic. I hope that comes up again. Remo Williams was the best possible example.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CurtBlair on October 22, 2008, 04:11:37 PM
Quote from: Wes on October 22, 2008, 09:33:13 AM

I can't decide if finding out that Eddie From Brooklyn is now Eddie In Texas is a Best or Worst moment. Worst because, since he's still listening, it shatters my mental image of Eddie being a guy who doesn't have an Internet connection, but "heard about" the Internet and was "thinkin' about lookin' into gettin' it" some day. Best because now I picture his Texas experience as being like City Slickers, but with more punching and hitting dudes with bottles.

It's a best moment! Welcome to Texas, Eddie.

If he's just north of Houston, it's more likely that he's hanging out at Chili's or shopping for kitchen appliances at Linens n' Things.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on October 22, 2008, 04:36:17 PM
Dispensing with the Sin City moron.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on October 22, 2008, 05:29:49 PM
Quote from: Wes on October 22, 2008, 09:33:13 AM
Loved the topic. I hope that comes up again. Remo Williams was the best possible example.

I was 9 and that movie still bummed me out, and I would watch anything. I gave it a second chance when I still bought magazines with the short stories in them.

My favorite was the one where an assassin was murdering people by dropping quarters from a hot-air balloon. Again, I was 9, so that concept seemed pretty genius to me. I believe it was called "Terminal Velocity." Gotta stay true to the form, I guess.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on October 22, 2008, 05:55:07 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 16, 2008, 02:36:02 AM
Dania -

You're up next.

Tom.

[gulp sound effect]!  Yipe!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The H-Man on October 22, 2008, 06:20:25 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on October 22, 2008, 08:59:16 AM
- tom's racist cabbie
- the jerry seinfeld Q&A
- the mummy n' book museum
'- can you hear a heave-ho?
- return of the h-man



Thanks Andrew.  I was really looking forward to calling in, since I haven't done it since before I was known as the H-Man.  I had one more thing I wish I could've mentioned, but I was going to add on air who I give my endorsement to for mayor of Newbridge.


Quote from: Wes on October 22, 2008, 09:33:13 AM
I hope I wasn't responsible for H-Man's call being so late for telling him in the chat that PFT was ejected from the studio after getting into a fistfight with Mike following the introduction of a "Who could you beat up?" topic.

No worries, Wes.  I was less likely because of it, but I also had to go to some stupid meeting. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fyodor on October 22, 2008, 07:55:20 PM
Not to suck-up to Tom's protege or nuthin', but, the H-Man's facebook updates are the stuff of legend.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on October 22, 2008, 08:20:32 PM
99-cent store toys/Tom saying "Space Adventure."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on October 22, 2008, 10:36:31 PM
"Myspace is Vietnam over there"   :D 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on October 22, 2008, 10:50:14 PM
This entire episode is pretty much nonstop awesome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on October 22, 2008, 11:19:19 PM
So this hom-ej had a video mont-ej?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on October 22, 2008, 11:58:18 PM
I would have easily swapped about 80% of Frangry time for more Best Topic Ever time.

The feeling sorry for generic toys at the dollar store really hit home.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 23, 2008, 03:30:23 AM
Mustapha from Morocco/Jersey City:

"Even though sometimes you go angry, I know you are nice from inside."

Two thumbs up for Mustapha ... that guy's great!! I wanna listen to the Best Show while riding around in his taxi.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on October 23, 2008, 04:06:55 AM
Frangry on being introduced  to PFT, was "like whatever".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on October 23, 2008, 10:01:08 AM
Quote from: daveB Hussein Oakland on October 23, 2008, 03:30:23 AM
Mustapha from Morocco/Jersey City:

"Even though sometimes you go angry, I know you are nice from inside."

Two thumbs up for Mustapha ... that guy's great!! I wanna listen to the Best Show while riding around in his taxi.

That was a great call, but there was a part of me that really,really wanted him to turn into a Moroccan James at the end and tell Tom he just got "Mustafa'ed" or, as someone else in the chat put it (sorry, forgot who!), just start yelling "mustafamustafamustafamustafa" and hang up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cutout on October 23, 2008, 10:07:30 AM
Quote
but there was a part of me that really,really wanted him to turn into a Moroccan James at the end and tell Tom he just got "Mustafa'ed"

I was wishing he'd done a Moroccan Spike, circa-2002:


"Where's Aamaal Mubarakah al-Shurooq?"


"Where's Aamaal Mubarakah al-Shurooq?"


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on October 23, 2008, 10:32:46 AM
Quote from: Peteski on October 23, 2008, 04:06:55 AM
Frangry on being introduced  to PFT, was "like whatever".

admittedly, i was the first one to throw the stone in the "vent about the SHUT UP, WEIRDO" thread, but i quite enjoyed frangry's humble phone call- the first one. 

not to mention, when frangry mentioned that she was getting nasty comments on her blog from FOTs (or listeners of the show)...ugh, so embarrassing, and i never made contact to the other side. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The H-Man on October 23, 2008, 10:47:32 AM
Quote from: fyodor on October 22, 2008, 07:55:20 PM
Not to suck-up to Tom's protege or nuthin', but, the H-Man's facebook updates are the stuff of legend.


thank you fyodor. much appreciated.


-The H-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: joanna on October 23, 2008, 11:27:23 AM
my favorite moments were the back and forth between tom and paul, as expected.

i loved at the end when tom left the studio to find evan, and told paul to talk about best week ever, and paul was so uncomfortable having to do a straight-up plug. awkward and charming!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: joanna on October 23, 2008, 11:29:53 AM
Quote from: Phantom Hugger on October 22, 2008, 11:58:18 PM
I would have easily swapped about 80% of Frangry time for more Best Topic Ever time.

maybe more like 95%! it was so hard to listen to that phone call knowing that PFT was sitting right there. i was like: "yeah we get it! FOTs pranked your show and you didn't think that was fair! GOT IT! shut up, weirdo!"

ahem.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 23, 2008, 11:51:43 AM
My favorite part was Tom explaining the plot to Lean By Me, starring Morgan Freeman as a guy with a baseball bat who asks a young River Phoenix, Jerry O'Connel, Cory Feldman, and Will Wheaton if they want to see a dead body.

Then shouts at students with a bullhorn and locks Keifer Sutherland and John Cusack in the school by chaining the doors just as they're trying to escape from a vicious junkyard dog named Chopper.


I especially loved the sequel to that movie, You Can Stand on Me, where Laura Linney and Mark Ruffalo are a brother and sister teaching math to troubled youth using knives and apples.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on October 23, 2008, 11:59:36 AM
The absolute best part was PFT's "Where's Debbie?" reference.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CurtBlair on October 23, 2008, 12:12:54 PM
Quote from: the H-Man on October 23, 2008, 10:47:32 AM
Quote from: fyodor on October 22, 2008, 07:55:20 PM
Not to suck-up to Tom's protege or nuthin', but, the H-Man's facebook updates are the stuff of legend.


thank you fyodor. much appreciated.


-The H-Man

H-Man: just a humble request, but next time you're coming to the studio, could you ask Tom to bring along the sound effects box? Now that you're getting the hang of GOMPing, I would love to hear you turn some callers into ghosts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on October 24, 2008, 01:55:21 AM
Tom's jazz breakdowns.  I really could listen to him do that for at least an hour.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on October 24, 2008, 08:02:32 AM
Quote from: jbissell on October 24, 2008, 01:55:21 AM
Tom's jazz breakdowns.  I really could listen to him do that for at least an hour.

Agreed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 24, 2008, 09:24:31 AM
Tom and Paul listing terrible, generic toys from the $.99 store.

"SWORD WARRIOR!!!" ~ Paul F. Tomkins
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on October 24, 2008, 09:42:10 AM
I can't remember the exact line, but Paul said something like "That's altogether too much fudge".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 24, 2008, 09:52:18 AM
Quote from: samir on October 24, 2008, 09:42:10 AM
I can't remember the exact line, but Paul said something like "That's altogether too much fudge".

Ick ... Was that in reference to one of Joe The Plumber's chocolate toilets?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on October 24, 2008, 10:52:52 AM
Samir, you had the sleeper line of the night with "why I ought-ta." That cracked me up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on October 24, 2008, 10:55:15 AM
Yeah, me too, that was inspired, Samir.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on October 24, 2008, 01:03:08 PM
Thanks, guys.
I did that mostly as a birthday gift for Spoony.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on October 24, 2008, 01:25:51 PM
Then I'm not crazy! Because I get secret messages from the radio all the time! I was going to start getting help, but if I was right about one, I must right about ALL OF THEM.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on October 24, 2008, 01:47:45 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on October 24, 2008, 09:52:18 AM
Quote from: samir on October 24, 2008, 09:42:10 AM
I can't remember the exact line, but Paul said something like "That's altogether too much fudge".

Ick ... Was that in reference to one of Joe The Plumber's chocolate toilets?

Chocolate toilets are not very appetizing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on October 24, 2008, 01:56:26 PM
fudge toilets. 

that makes much more sense than chocolate toilets.  and funnier too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Emily on October 24, 2008, 02:00:41 PM
That's gross.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on October 24, 2008, 02:04:51 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on October 24, 2008, 01:56:26 PM
fudge toilets. 

that makes much more sense than chocolate toilets.  and funnier too.

The real question is, which would sound better sung by Stevie Blue?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jimmy on October 24, 2008, 05:08:13 PM
Quote from: Spike on October 24, 2008, 01:47:45 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on October 24, 2008, 09:52:18 AM
Quote from: samir on October 24, 2008, 09:42:10 AM
I can't remember the exact line, but Paul said something like "That's altogether too much fudge".

Ick ... Was that in reference to one of Joe The Plumber's chocolate toilets?

Chocolate toilets turlets are not very appetizing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on October 24, 2008, 05:28:09 PM
PFT stealing jokes from Y2J.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JamesU on October 24, 2008, 07:04:02 PM
Tom describing Robert Evans' assistant's reaction after discovering the jammed "tie shredder".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Cotton on October 24, 2008, 07:08:28 PM
Quote from: Wes on October 22, 2008, 09:33:13 AM
Tom's description of the University Museum at Penn was perfect. It's pretty much just a bunch of mummies sitting around, with some ugly statues and death masks hanging around to spruce the joint up. I highly recommend it.

I used to love that museum, but yeah, it does pretty much wear thin after a few visits. The real money's at the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Mutter Museum.

I feel like the show is starting to make me hate my own city with the constant portrayal of it as the worst place on earth.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on October 24, 2008, 08:05:47 PM
Quote from: Nooner on October 24, 2008, 07:08:28 PM
I feel like the show is starting to make me hate my own city with the constant portrayal of it as the worst place on earth.

i'm always the first to rush to defend of my hometown when outsiders are ragging on it, but in all fairness, most of the criticism heaped on philadelphia is right on the money.

except for tom's racist cabbie. that guy was a total creep and couldn't have been more wrong.

 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on October 24, 2008, 08:56:29 PM
My wife and I are still laffing about Tom hanging up on the big bowl of mashed potatoes guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Cotton on October 24, 2008, 11:20:31 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on October 24, 2008, 08:05:47 PM
i'm always the first to rush to defend of my hometown when outsiders are ragging on it, but in all fairness, most of the criticism heaped on philadelphia is right on the money.

except for tom's racist cabbie. that guy was a total creep and couldn't have been more wrong.


I dunno, I don't think it's any better or worse than most cities. I certainly don't think it's as racist on uncouth as people seem to think it is (the suburbs, however, are debatable with the racism). I even saw someone help a guy in a Rams jersey up at the Eagles home opener this year, which surprised me. I dunno, after living in Southern California, I prefer the occasional rudeness to the utter self-absorption out there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: breadharrity on October 25, 2008, 12:23:57 AM
So I'm assuming most listeners also checked out the new Best Week Ever or will at one the many reruns over the weekend, but wow, I can't believe PFT did a routine with Kevin Smith. I gotta give it to Paul because he did pretty well not rolling his eyes during the obvious bit. I'm not sure if they discussed the king of Creeps during on Tuesday's show, but he always seems to come up anyway. I salute you PFT!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Josh on October 25, 2008, 01:10:21 AM
The triumphant return of LAHRRY DA PERV!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 25, 2008, 06:05:10 AM
Quote from: Spoony on October 24, 2008, 10:52:52 AM
Samir, you had the sleeper line of the night with "why I ought-ta." That cracked me up.

Wow, I barely heard him say that and I've tried* to listen to the episode almost 5 times now.

I also enjoyed when Samir said "What?  What?  I've got to lie in a fridge?  What, what?" while imagining Harrison Ford's reaction to his first read of the script for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Dud.



*Because people have a bad habbit of coming into my office and screaming when I'm trying to do my work quietly ... so that I can hear Best Show
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on October 25, 2008, 08:58:22 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on October 24, 2008, 01:56:26 PM
fudge toilets. 

that makes much more sense than chocolate toilets.  and funnier too.

I'm listening to Prank Patrol on the podcast, and even Grandma Phyllis mentions fudge.
Hopefully, Laurie will, too, on her show that's about to start.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on October 25, 2008, 11:00:50 AM
Rick and Bradford Coleman present:

My Brother Left.

Taking place in the old days where people played banjos and sang gospel songs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 27, 2008, 08:20:12 AM
A Best Moment:

"I wanna vote for da Mayor race." ~ Larry the Perv.

"You wanna vote for the Mayor Race." (said like a parent who is disappointed with their child's verbal development)
   ~ Tom "The Kid" Scharpling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on October 27, 2008, 11:02:47 AM
I know I am going to regret typing this phrase, but I really like Larry the Perv.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 27, 2008, 12:11:31 PM
Quote from: emma on October 27, 2008, 11:02:47 AM
I know I am going to regret typing this phrase, but I really like Larry the Perv.

Larry's call was very endearing.

(But that doesn't mean I'm going to serve as a character witness for him).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: around the bend on October 27, 2008, 12:21:12 PM
does anyone recall the solo artist coming out with the really self indulgent double cd that would be equal parts terrible and fascinating?  I tried remembering but couldn't do it.  It wasn't Scott Weiland, was it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on October 27, 2008, 12:46:54 PM
Yes it was.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The H-Man on October 27, 2008, 02:48:38 PM
Quote from: CurtBlair on October 23, 2008, 12:12:54 PM
Quote from: the H-Man on October 23, 2008, 10:47:32 AM
Quote from: fyodor on October 22, 2008, 07:55:20 PM
Not to suck-up to Tom's protege or nuthin', but, the H-Man's facebook updates are the stuff of legend.


thank you fyodor. much appreciated.


-The H-Man

H-Man: just a humble request, but next time you're coming to the studio, could you ask Tom to bring along the sound effects box? Now that you're getting the hang of GOMPing, I would love to hear you turn some callers into ghosts.

We shall see.

-The H-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 27, 2008, 09:10:00 PM
Quote from: 50backflips on October 27, 2008, 12:21:12 PM
does anyone recall the solo artist coming out with the really self indulgent double cd that would be equal parts terrible and fascinating?  I tried remembering but couldn't do it.  It wasn't Scott Weiland, was it?

It was Scott Weiland, actually.  He was staying at my hotel while he wrote that thing*.  He'd call me every night around 12:30 asking for more pens.  I'm told he tips well.



*My life has gotten weeeeeeeiiiiirrrrrrrd.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 28, 2008, 12:59:56 PM
 
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on October 27, 2008, 09:10:00 PM
It was Scott Weiland, actually.  He was staying at my hotel while he wrote that thing*.  He'd call me every night around 12:30 asking for more pens.  I'm told he tips well.

If this were FOTchan, I would make a slight alteration on the word "pens" in your quote.  But no ... this is the grown-up board.

But anyway ... this is true? You had the privilege of waiting on Weiland?

I remember back in the early days of Stone Temple Pilots, he simply went by the one word moniker "Weiland" instead of his full name. I thought that was the most pretentious thing ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Beth on October 28, 2008, 01:27:37 PM
Quote from: emma on October 27, 2008, 11:02:47 AM
I know I am going to regret typing this phrase, but I really like Larry the Perv.

I am also a fan, Emma.  I too, may regret this public declaration.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on October 28, 2008, 01:33:03 PM
Quote from: Beth on October 28, 2008, 01:27:37 PM
Quote from: emma on October 27, 2008, 11:02:47 AM
I know I am going to regret typing this phrase, but I really like Larry the Perv.

I am also a fan, Emma.  I too, may regret this public declaration.

Thirded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 28, 2008, 02:00:50 PM
Ladies Love Larry!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 28, 2008, 02:44:36 PM
Perhaps you should revise that to "young ladies love larry":  I am indifferent to him. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on October 28, 2008, 02:49:08 PM
Jeez. If I knew Larry was so popular, I would have added him to my ticket.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 28, 2008, 02:53:10 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on October 28, 2008, 02:49:08 PM
Jeez. If I knew Larry was so popular, I would have added him to my ticket.

Indeed. The Newbridge perv demographic is a key voting bloc.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on October 30, 2008, 11:53:04 PM
I'm a little late on this - a couple weeks back -- but Tom doing Seinfeld was the best.  Newman, Porsche jokes -- great stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on October 31, 2008, 12:09:51 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on October 28, 2008, 02:49:08 PM
Jeez. If I knew Larry was so popular, I would have added him to my ticket.

There's always cabinet posts to fill.  Maybe Director of Centerfold Preservation?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on October 31, 2008, 12:22:25 AM
'Last nights' show was June 1, 2004. There were three separate moments that caused me to literally double over with laughter;

- Playing (I think) The Rockford Files murder music and screaming maniacally to hang up on people who fail to make him laugh
- Tom pretending to be a caller called Joey and repeating 'I like your style' 30 times to a blissfully ignorant Captain Jack
- Doing fake radio static and bad connection hang-ups when a potential bassist for the Medicinal Marijuana says he likes Jaco Pastorius.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on October 31, 2008, 10:26:42 AM
Quote from: Chris L on October 31, 2008, 12:09:51 AM
There's always cabinet posts to fill.  Maybe Director of Centerfold Preservation?

Secretary of the Perpetually Horny?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 01, 2008, 06:10:48 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on October 31, 2008, 10:26:42 AM
Quote from: Chris L on October 31, 2008, 12:09:51 AM
There's always cabinet posts to fill.  Maybe Director of Centerfold Preservation?

Secretary of the Perpetually Horny?

Minister of Priopism?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on November 01, 2008, 12:36:18 PM
I think his position in the cabinet should be related to linguistics.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: folksnake on November 01, 2008, 02:08:26 PM
Quote from: samir on October 15, 2008, 01:12:41 PM
I liked that the guy from New Port Richey (which is actually pretty close to here, and unremarkable) got my name wrong. Still, better than being called "That guy from Florida".

Sarah Palin just made a splash there--at a place called Sims Park, oddly enough.
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/nov/01/sarah-palin-draws-crowd-new-port-richey-rally/
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 03, 2008, 01:56:05 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on October 31, 2008, 10:26:42 AM
Secretary of the Perpetually Horny?

pronounced Hor-nay, like Kim Basinger in Wayne's World 2.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on November 03, 2008, 02:09:05 PM
Quote from: Gibby on October 31, 2008, 12:22:25 AM
'Last nights' show was June 1, 2004. There were three separate moments that caused me to literally double over with laughter;

- Playing (I think) The Rockford Files murder music and screaming maniacally to hang up on people who fail to make him laugh
- Tom pretending to be a caller called Joey and repeating 'I like your style' 30 times to a blissfully ignorant Captain Jack
- Doing fake radio static and bad connection hang-ups when a potential bassist for the Medicinal Marijuana says he likes Jaco Pastorius.

Are you referring to a podcast from last week? Because I received no such classic podcast, and wanted one, very much. I went and looked and it doesn't look like their is one.

-Ajax
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on November 03, 2008, 03:02:44 PM
"Aaagh!! I'm getting it from both sides. It's Creep Stereo! Mike in my left ear, Spike in my right. Eww boy."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sarim on November 04, 2008, 10:45:52 PM
toms killin me.  i meant "they" as in rappers.  oh well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheShamblers on November 05, 2008, 09:58:27 AM
Last night's show was one of my all-time favorites!  Favorite part: the election being called as Tom signs off-- perfect timing!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on November 05, 2008, 10:09:35 AM
Quote from: mostlymeat on November 03, 2008, 02:09:05 PM

Are you referring to a podcast from last week? Because I received no such classic podcast, and wanted one, very much. I went and looked and it doesn't look like their is one.

-Ajax

Hey man, no, I just listened to this old show because the actual show wasn't on.

Last night's show was a classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on November 05, 2008, 10:54:36 AM
"IT'S OVAH!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on November 05, 2008, 01:11:26 PM
Sarah's call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on November 05, 2008, 01:23:13 PM
I liked the part where Obama became the President Elect. The most earnest "Good Guys Win" ever.

And Sarah's call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 05, 2008, 01:29:37 PM
No fair!  I'm already all weepy today.  And scarily optimistic.  Hell, I even put an American flag in my window (I had bought it in 2003 to affix to my war-protestin' sign in a cunning attempt to dazzle and confuse the belligerent; never thought I'd have a different use for it).

thank you very much
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on November 05, 2008, 01:37:59 PM
Quote from: Martin on November 05, 2008, 01:11:26 PM
Sarah's call.

Agreed, it was a happy surprise.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on November 05, 2008, 06:09:30 PM
I am very much on board the Sarah train!

...can anyone think of a less creepy way for me to say that?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on November 05, 2008, 07:53:21 PM
Tom description of liberals as perpetual second-guessers and overthinkers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on November 05, 2008, 08:19:05 PM
Quote from: Martin on November 05, 2008, 01:11:26 PM
Sarah's call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Fido on November 05, 2008, 10:41:02 PM
Quote from: emma on November 05, 2008, 06:09:30 PM
I am very much on board the Sarah train!

...can anyone think of a less creepy way for me to say that?

You could call it the Sarah bandwagon. What you said is not really creepy anyway.

Here's creepy: You look lovely tonight, my dear Emma.

That's creepy. I'm even creeped out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on November 06, 2008, 12:15:17 AM
Working Yetta into a frenzy!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on November 06, 2008, 12:25:50 AM
speaking of Top Chef:

The Foo Fighters will be celebrity guest judges on a show this season.

really (http://edibletv.net/?p=792)
 

Meth cooking episode anyone?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 06, 2008, 08:14:04 AM
Quote from: Peteski on November 06, 2008, 12:25:50 AM
speaking of Top Chef:

The Foo Fighters will be celebrity guest judges on a show this season.

Brad in Newbridge will be delighted. Maybe, just maybe, Hinder Mountain was a little premature.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 06, 2008, 08:40:03 AM
I'm relistening to Tuesday night's show, and I just heard that idiot from Portland, OR, squeak out an incredulous "Is it?" in response to Tom's statement that Portland, ME, is blue. Ignoramus.  Those flatlanders in Maine's Portland went for Obama 77% to 22%.  So there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jake from Memphis on November 06, 2008, 07:13:59 PM
Quote from: Spoony on November 06, 2008, 12:15:17 AM
Working Yetta into a frenzy!

"Get Harvey in the mix!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 06, 2008, 07:45:39 PM
I liked Tom and PFT talking about the youtube video of the kid in the school punching the guy in the monster mask who popped out of the trash can. When Tom started describing his favorite youtube video, I was hoping this was the one he'd mention because it's one of my favorites, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on November 06, 2008, 08:06:45 PM
" ... he's doing his own show, where I'm HIS sidekick  ... "

         Michael K. getting the heave ho.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on November 06, 2008, 08:37:34 PM
"Noo!" - AP Mike upon learning of his defeat
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on November 06, 2008, 10:31:56 PM
Quote from: Gregory on November 06, 2008, 08:37:34 PM
"Noo!" - AP Mike upon learning of his defeat

Priceless.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 06, 2008, 10:49:43 PM
"Trembling Eagle would tell you that Jay-Z is the Coldplay of hip-hop... but he'd be wrong."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JamesU on November 07, 2008, 01:05:07 AM
I just love the image of PFT and Tom hanging out at Six Flags. I want JPEGs!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spacepope on November 07, 2008, 01:34:58 AM
Yes I loved the Julie from Cincinatti call this week with Tom goading her into the dog craziness. Hilarious. As always, Laurie's call was funny, mostly because she was like the new Julie: drunk and talking about dogs "meeting".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on November 07, 2008, 02:37:46 AM
Quote from: moonshake on November 06, 2008, 10:31:56 PM
Quote from: Gregory on November 06, 2008, 08:37:34 PM
"Noo!" - AP Mike upon learning of his defeat

Priceless.

Yeah, well played.  :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on November 07, 2008, 08:14:46 AM
I liked that Tom and Paul were genuinely on edge about the unfolding election--Mike, of course, had bigger things to worry about (you ran a strong and honorable campaign, BBuster :'().  Days before, I was talking about having a get together with friends to watch the election results, but in hindsight I'm glad we didn't do it. It just wasn't a party situation.

"I've got a crush on Obama." -Obama Girl
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on November 07, 2008, 08:36:21 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 06, 2008, 07:45:39 PM
I liked Tom and PFT talking about the youtube video of the kid in the school punching the guy in the monster mask who popped out of the trash can. When Tom started describing his favorite youtube video, I was hoping this was the one he'd mention because it's one of my favorites, too.

can someone post a link to that clip? i spent ten minutes at work yesterday searching every permutation i could think of with the words 'school', 'interview', 'monster', 'scared', 'trash can' and, sadly, 'black kid'. nothing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 07, 2008, 08:57:08 AM
you're welcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux2aHEvyCe0
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on November 07, 2008, 09:24:48 AM
Quote from: samir on November 07, 2008, 08:57:08 AM
you're welcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux2aHEvyCe0

Maybe the best part of that is when the guy in the mask just descends back into the trash bin after getting punched.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on November 07, 2008, 09:57:12 AM
Quote from: Jake from Memphis on November 06, 2008, 07:13:59 PM
Quote from: Spoony on November 06, 2008, 12:15:17 AM
Working Yetta into a frenzy!

"Get Harvey in the mix!"

Quote from: Gregory on November 06, 2008, 08:37:34 PM
"Noo!" - AP Mike upon learning of his defeat


both my favorite moments, in that order. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on November 07, 2008, 12:03:06 PM
Quote from: Stupornaut on November 07, 2008, 09:24:48 AM
Quote from: samir on November 07, 2008, 08:57:08 AM
you're welcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux2aHEvyCe0

Maybe the best part of that is when the guy in the mask just descends back into the trash bin after getting punched.

How have I gone this long without seeing this clip? Even knowing what was coming I couldn't contain the laughter...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on November 07, 2008, 12:15:06 PM
After Tom tells Julie to keep calling: "Really? You might be sorry..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on November 07, 2008, 12:26:02 PM
also, to stay on topic:

Tom contemplating opening up the hate pit and immediately stopping himself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on November 07, 2008, 01:55:50 PM
PFT getting Tom to admit that he said famous comedianne.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 07, 2008, 10:48:33 PM
Quote from: snogrog on November 07, 2008, 12:03:06 PM
Quote from: Stupornaut on November 07, 2008, 09:24:48 AM
Quote from: samir on November 07, 2008, 08:57:08 AM
you're welcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux2aHEvyCe0

Maybe the best part of that is when the guy in the mask just descends back into the trash bin after getting punched.

How have I gone this long without seeing this clip? Even knowing what was coming I couldn't contain the laughter...

PFT's mention of the monster's top hat was the extra bonus funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on November 07, 2008, 10:53:46 PM
"I don't live in a stink pit." - Tom S.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 08, 2008, 03:12:14 AM
Quote from: Stupornaut on November 07, 2008, 09:24:48 AM
Quote from: samir on November 07, 2008, 08:57:08 AM
you're welcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux2aHEvyCe0

Maybe the best part of that is when the guy in the mask just descends back into the trash bin after getting punched.

After seeing that clip again, I stumbled upon this.

NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!!!  I CAN'T STRESS THAT ENOUGH!!!
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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on November 08, 2008, 04:00:39 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 07, 2008, 10:48:33 PM
Quote from: snogrog on November 07, 2008, 12:03:06 PM
Quote from: Stupornaut on November 07, 2008, 09:24:48 AM
Quote from: samir on November 07, 2008, 08:57:08 AM
you're welcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux2aHEvyCe0

Maybe the best part of that is when the guy in the mask just descends back into the trash bin after getting punched.

How have I gone this long without seeing this clip? Even knowing what was coming I couldn't contain the laughter...

PFT's mention of the monster's top hat was the extra bonus funny.

Okay, so one of the titles for this video that had that touch of racism was "Don't Scare A Black Guy" which shows that video, then it becomes an 8 minute commercial for Ron Paul.  Between that and the Suicide Girls endorsement, how did this guy lose?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on November 08, 2008, 11:07:14 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 08, 2008, 03:12:14 AM
Quote from: Stupornaut on November 07, 2008, 09:24:48 AM
Quote from: samir on November 07, 2008, 08:57:08 AM
you're welcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux2aHEvyCe0

Maybe the best part of that is when the guy in the mask just descends back into the trash bin after getting punched.

After seeing that clip again, I stumbled upon this.

NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!!!  I CAN'T STRESS THAT ENOUGH!!!
<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/k9616m6GFjQ&hl=en&fs=1


WHOA!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 08, 2008, 12:54:40 PM
Not real, apparently.  I hope that's true.  If it isn't, well, it was bound to happen someday.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on November 08, 2008, 01:26:08 PM
"I can't do this. I'm tired. I'm so tired. I don't want to be president."

-Joe McClane

(Kid Jersey with a spot-on imitation. Followed by a hell of a GOMP delivered to the "electoral dummy.")
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 08, 2008, 01:45:06 PM
I'm just glad Philly Boy Roy's slim victory over my man Mahhhk gave me a chance to be both jubilant winner and sore loser this election night...I got to experience the whole spectrum.

Also, Indiana is not a 'dive state'.  Well, not parts of it anyway.  We got the vote out and flipped it from red to blue. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on November 08, 2008, 03:29:13 PM
Indiana turns out to NOT be a dive state. My apologies for saying otherwise.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 08, 2008, 06:04:53 PM
Quote from: Sarah on November 08, 2008, 12:54:40 PM
Not real, apparently.  I hope that's true.  If it isn't, well, it was bound to happen someday.

I literally prayed that it wasn't real, after I saw it.  But I haven't been able to find out for sure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 08, 2008, 06:32:54 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on November 08, 2008, 03:29:13 PM
Indiana turns out to NOT be a dive state. My apologies for saying otherwise.

Tom.

No problem, Tom.  We're used to being misunderstood...as I imagine is New Jersey.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on November 08, 2008, 09:11:36 PM
Worst part: Sarah throwing Red Sox fans under the bus.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on November 09, 2008, 02:12:20 AM
Quote from: theyellowchair on November 08, 2008, 01:26:08 PM
"I can't do this. I'm tired. I'm so tired. I don't want to be president."

-Joe McClane

(Kid Jersey with a spot-on imitation. Followed by a hell of a GOMP delivered to the "electoral dummy.")


YES.  That was the BEST PART!!!!!  I laughed so hard at that!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 09, 2008, 07:03:47 AM
Quote from: ChrisF on November 08, 2008, 09:11:36 PM
Worst part: Sarah throwing Red Sox fans under the bus.

I stand by my assessment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on November 09, 2008, 01:13:16 PM
Quote from: Sarah on November 09, 2008, 07:03:47 AM
Quote from: ChrisF on November 08, 2008, 09:11:36 PM
Worst part: Sarah throwing Red Sox fans under the bus.

I stand by my assessment.

Being a jerk is preferable to being a put upon neurotic loser.  A win like Boston's in '04, or Obama's in '08, can lift the weight of history off of an entire group, and that kind of confidence can lead to more success (e.g. the Red Sox in '07).

But then again, things might not change all that much... a lot of Obama supporters were already pretty obnoxious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllisonLeGnome on November 09, 2008, 03:14:30 PM
Just listening to the podcast gave me a bit of the election night feeling of elation again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on November 12, 2008, 12:27:23 AM
Jason's call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on November 12, 2008, 01:58:14 AM
yeah, jason's calls are always a rare treat.  On the other hand, I found the hero of the election, that kid from ohio, to be frighteningly precocious like from children of the damned - in terms of dialogue he was frighteningly articulate and sarcastic for an alleged 10 or 12 year old.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on November 12, 2008, 08:36:29 AM
Emma's call. Jason's scared me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 12, 2008, 09:12:16 AM
I'm delighted to have inspired Tom's Roger Moore rant and his rather good impressions.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin Edison on November 12, 2008, 09:36:03 AM
Quote from: emma on November 12, 2008, 12:27:23 AM
Jason's call.

I agree. I think Jason spoke for all FOTs.
But until I get my hands on a shrink-ray, the archives will do.

Great call, Jason.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on November 12, 2008, 10:28:25 AM
I agree.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on November 12, 2008, 10:58:50 AM
Trembling Eagle's call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on November 12, 2008, 11:07:37 AM
Best: Jason's call
Worst: Almost every call except Jason's
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on November 12, 2008, 11:17:46 AM
Every time Tom said "Judo Chop!" in the voice of Roger Moore.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 12, 2008, 11:46:27 AM
I didn't much like the condescending twerp who complained about "cartoon names" and even seemed to imply that Mercedes is one of them.  I mean, that name has been around forever--well, for a couple thousand years, anyway.

Jason's call?  Creepy and great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on November 12, 2008, 12:56:40 PM
Quote from: Patrick in Oregon on November 12, 2008, 11:17:46 AM
Every time Tom said "Judo Chop!" in the voice of Roger Moore.
the new GOMP / HH.

"Put the Star Wars stuff away. Its time. Its time to grow up. We have a grown up President now. Lets all grow up together."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: tomkaters on November 12, 2008, 02:43:01 PM
The idea that "Back to the Future" was some sort of promise to us that flying skateboards would exist.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on November 12, 2008, 04:23:37 PM
bonus moment?

Discovering Shamwow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwRISkyV_B8

I love the way this guy talks out of the side of his mouth.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on November 12, 2008, 05:05:55 PM
Quote from: Phantom Hugger on November 12, 2008, 04:23:37 PM
bonus moment?

Discovering Shamwow


I love the way this guy talks out of the side of his mouth.

"You following me camera guy?"

Vince Rules. He reminds of Easy Andy (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=easy+andy+taxi+driver&search_type=&aq=-1&oq=).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on November 12, 2008, 06:00:03 PM
Judo Chop was by far may favorite moment, but I was excited to hear the return of New Port Richey guy.  Why does the name of that town inspire such hilarity?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on November 12, 2008, 06:31:57 PM
Quote from: ChrisF on November 12, 2008, 10:58:50 AM
Trembling Eagle's call.

Tom and TE should talk more often.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on November 12, 2008, 06:51:51 PM
Yeah, TE knows how to walk the line.   Kudos!


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Josh on November 12, 2008, 07:13:57 PM
about the 20 minute mark of the Evan "Funk" Davies show
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on November 12, 2008, 07:35:06 PM
Quote from: Phantom Hugger on November 12, 2008, 06:31:57 PM
Quote from: ChrisF on November 12, 2008, 10:58:50 AM
Trembling Eagle's call.

Tom and TE should talk more often.

Agreed, it's almost like a real life Mr. Bungles fan call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on November 12, 2008, 07:37:28 PM
Quote from: Josh on November 12, 2008, 07:13:57 PM
about the 20 minute mark of the Evan "Funk" Davies show

What happens? I'm too lazy to
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spacepope on November 12, 2008, 07:46:12 PM
Too lazy to finish that sentence Martin?
Anyway I too am curious to know what happened on Evan's show. Like every week, I turn off the FMU feed when Tom signs off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on November 12, 2008, 07:47:20 PM
It's a compilation of
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jixby Phillips on November 12, 2008, 08:13:20 PM
go on
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Emily on November 12, 2008, 09:36:42 PM
introductory things that Tom quips prior to
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on November 12, 2008, 10:06:45 PM
I also enjoyed
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on November 12, 2008, 10:54:00 PM
when
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 12, 2008, 11:27:09 PM
Gnawing at me since that guy's first call:

Newport Richie = Tugboat Richie?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 13, 2008, 06:40:57 AM
Vince from Sham-Wow is priceless.  He looks like the last guy you would want to sell you anything, but talks and demonstrates like a total champ.

I'm amazed I haven't bought the Sham-Wow yet, but then I remember that my roommates would probably throw it away while high.

But for me the BEST moment of the show was ...

Tom:  bu du boo-u do-oo
         bu du boo-u do-oo
         Sa tis faction
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 13, 2008, 06:53:09 AM
His all too brief but perfect Tony Curtis impression almost made me drive off of the road. And I also liked
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on November 13, 2008, 07:45:00 AM
Doesn't anyone remember Shammies from the 80's? Sham-wow is just a Shammy with a new name!!!

(My mom was really into Shammies)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 13, 2008, 08:56:07 AM
Quote from: erika on November 13, 2008, 07:45:00 AM
Doesn't anyone remember Shammies from the 80's? Sham-wow is just a Shammy with a new name!!!

(My mom was really into Shammies)

Still ... We needed it to come back.  Did you see the way it gets up that cola!?!?!?!?!?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on November 13, 2008, 09:47:42 AM
Quote from: tomkaters on November 12, 2008, 02:43:01 PM
The idea that "Back to the Future" was some sort of promise to us that flying skateboards would exist.

it is.  and we've got seven more years. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on November 13, 2008, 09:50:21 AM
Does that mean where we're going we don't need roads??
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on November 13, 2008, 09:57:43 AM
Quote from: erika on November 13, 2008, 09:50:21 AM
Does that mean where we're going we don't need roads??

as far as im concerned, people cant drive between the lines; the last thing i need is some dope crashing in the sky and landing on my house.

i'll tolerate hovering though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 13, 2008, 11:27:24 AM
No more shoveling?  I'm for it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on November 13, 2008, 01:15:25 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on November 12, 2008, 11:27:09 PM
Gnawing at me since that guy's first call:

Newport Richie = Tugboat Richie?

I think there's no relation.  Also, I'm convinced that he's saying Newport Ridgie, like Ruffles potato chips. But that's neither here nor there. 

I picture the guy from New PortRitchie wearing a beer hat when he calls in.  Tugboat Ritchie, I don't know. Perhaps I will make him the subject of some fan fiction and explore the legend through art.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on November 13, 2008, 01:20:10 PM
sorry, PV.  i think he may actually be saying New Port Richey: http://cityofnewportrichey.org/

but you already knew that.  i mean, come on, it's THE New Port Richey. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 13, 2008, 01:42:41 PM
it's a real town all right. not far from me. close to tarpon springs.

YOU KNOW, Tarpon Springs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on November 13, 2008, 01:53:12 PM
Quote from: samir on November 13, 2008, 01:42:41 PM
it's a real town all right. not far from me. close to tarpon springs.

YOU KNOW, Tarpon Springs.

There are only 3 towns in Florida: Miami, Key West and Sea World...and wherever you call from, Samir. That can be one too. I've never heard  of this Harpoon Springs place.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on November 13, 2008, 02:06:30 PM
And Plant City. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Josh on November 13, 2008, 03:17:45 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on November 12, 2008, 11:27:09 PM
Gnawing at me since that guy's first call:

Newport Richie = Tugboat Richie?

It's New Port Richey, you Floridummy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 13, 2008, 03:45:28 PM
What happened to Old Port Richey?  Does it still exist, or was New Port Richey born from its ashes?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on November 13, 2008, 04:40:08 PM
"It's just me and Jay-Z."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on November 13, 2008, 04:48:36 PM
Tom talking about cheapskate, Robert Rodriguez. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Josh on November 13, 2008, 08:40:58 PM
Quote from: samir on November 12, 2008, 09:12:16 AM
I'm delighted to have inspired Tom's Roger Moore rant and his rather good impressions.

It was amazing. I do, however, wonder if Tom will have to issue an Alan Partridge-like apology to that towel thief Roger Moore.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on November 13, 2008, 10:29:50 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 13, 2008, 06:40:57 AM
Vince from Sham-Wow is priceless. 

(toilet-mouth warning)

http://shamwowdammit.ytmnd.com/ (http://shamwowdammit.ytmnd.com/)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 14, 2008, 03:10:29 AM
Quote from: Trinsky on November 13, 2008, 10:29:50 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 13, 2008, 06:40:57 AM
Vince from Sham-Wow is priceless. 

(toilet-mouth warning)

http://shamwowdammit.ytmnd.com/ (http://shamwowdammit.ytmnd.com/)

Who's responsible?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on November 14, 2008, 04:59:53 AM
Wurster deserves the radio equivalent of an Emmy or Oscar for actually making Joe the Plumber a sympathetic character by the end of that call Tuesday.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 14, 2008, 08:15:10 AM
Quote from: Itslikeimsayin on November 14, 2008, 04:59:53 AM
Wurster deserves the radio equivalent of an Emmy or Oscar for actually making Joe the Plumber a sympathetic character by the end of that call Tuesday.

Yeah, it was more like an Andrew Earles call in terms of the misery/pathetic factor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on November 14, 2008, 09:11:55 AM
"And what is Dink...

...Hunt?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on November 14, 2008, 09:18:44 AM
Quote from: James W on November 14, 2008, 09:11:55 AM
"And what is Dink...

...Hunt?"

That JTP call was worth preserving on some kind of 5" disc where the information is read by lasers of some kind.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on November 14, 2008, 10:19:16 AM
The Discussion of Steve Harvey's clothes line was particularly chuckle-worthy. That and Tom apologizing for hanging up on the caller and not knowing why he did it and how he should "hang up on himself."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mo Primo on November 16, 2008, 01:49:54 AM
Quote from: Sarah on November 12, 2008, 11:46:27 AM
I didn't much like the condescending twerp who complained about "cartoon names" and even seemed to imply that Mercedes is one of them.  I mean, that name has been around forever--well, for a couple thousand years, anyway.

Jason's call?  Creepy and great.

Yeah, what a paranoid, condescending douchebag that moron from Illinois was. It's weird, though, how the multiracial staff of the Afrocentric satire site The Peoples News have kind of the same opinion as this wackjob. Check out the list of recent posts centered around the headline "Federal Judge: Enough With the Stupid Names," "Black Mother First Person Arrested for Naming Her Child," and "Condi Calls for Removal of Detroit ‘Naming Rights’ Judge."

http://thepeoplesnews.wordpress.com/2008/03/02/federal-judge-enough-with-the-stupid-names/

It's like there's some kind of interracial conspiracy going on! These fools must be stopped! I mean, who the hell is anybody to challenge a parent's right to name their kids Mursaydeez, or Shahnell, or Tysunn? If they can't pronounce Mercedes like someone who actually speaks Spanish, what does it matter? It's all part of the multicultural tapestry of America, right? It's not like it's going to contribute to the further stratification and atomization of modern society or whatever. Hell, if anything, the Freds and Pattys of the world should be doing their darndest to keep step with these cultural innovators. For every child named Lablaqkweena or Ty'Rayne, there must be a Cottonelle Sloompty Spandex-Mitterand or a Nutella Framblips Kleenex-Yamamoto. It's easy... almost.... formulaic, even. That kind of brave emphasis on ultra-competitive uniqueness is one of those things that I don't think I'll live to see spreading through the world, though.

Oh... wait...

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/01/07/news/venez.php

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on November 16, 2008, 12:13:35 PM
Quote from: Sarah on November 12, 2008, 11:46:27 AM
I didn't much like the condescending twerp who complained about "cartoon names" and even seemed to imply that Mercedes is one of them.  I mean, that name has been around forever--well, for a couple thousand years, anyway.

Jason's call?  Creepy and great.

When was Jason's call? I just listened to the podcast the other day and I don't remember it off the top of my head...

Anybody know the time when he called?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on November 16, 2008, 01:15:11 PM
Quote from: snogrog on November 16, 2008, 12:13:35 PM
Anybody know the time when he called?

2:40:00
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on November 17, 2008, 01:27:31 AM
The Mr. Brooks announcement made my week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kyle on November 17, 2008, 11:59:18 AM
"Judo-Chop!"

I also love that Tom had to cut the caller loose in order to really focus on his Roger Moore discussion.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 17, 2008, 12:03:58 PM
Quote from: kyle on November 17, 2008, 11:59:18 AM
I also love that Tom had to cut the caller loose in order to really focus on his Roger Moore discussion.

Agreed - that guy's a snooze anyway.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on November 17, 2008, 12:24:13 PM
Quote from: samir on November 17, 2008, 12:03:58 PM
Agreed - that guy samir's a snooze anyway.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 17, 2008, 12:44:57 PM
Quote from: samir on November 17, 2008, 12:03:58 PM
Quote from: kyle on November 17, 2008, 11:59:18 AM
I also love that Tom had to cut the caller loose in order to really focus on his Roger Moore discussion.

Agreed - that guy's a snooze anyway.

Oh no yous don't!!! ... os.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jake from Memphis on November 17, 2008, 03:02:33 PM
"Tombama! You heard it."

Amazing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on November 17, 2008, 04:51:11 PM
"Who Let the Dogs In?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on November 18, 2008, 11:11:47 AM
The sudden pathos that occurred when Frank from Weehawkin (I think) was talking to Tom about Tom's book woes. Tom asks: if Tom wrote a book from Dogmo's POV - the kind of thing he could compose on his drive home from work - would Frank buy that book?

Frank: I guess... if it was well-phrased. I'm just trying to support the cause...
Tom (quietly): Thanks, buddy. I appreciate it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on November 18, 2008, 07:07:28 PM
The first guy who called in during JoeThePlumberTM hour sounded a lot like Andrew Earles. 

[youtube]9vn-Bu-k0LU[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on November 18, 2008, 11:06:29 PM
TE getting thrown into the pit.

Period.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on November 19, 2008, 01:27:13 AM
Quote from: erechoveraker on November 18, 2008, 11:06:29 PM
TE getting thrown into the pit.

Period.

That was both the best and worst moment of the show for me.  The lead-up to TE calling in was fantastic, with the Kanye and MMA talk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JamesU on November 19, 2008, 01:33:09 AM
"I end this with scripture. Not because I understand it...but because it sounds soulful."

[youtube]v65M0ccZc10[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on November 19, 2008, 02:26:49 AM
George Clooney as The Thimble.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on November 19, 2008, 04:36:19 AM
Quote from: erechoveraker on November 18, 2008, 11:06:29 PM
TE getting thrown into the pit.

Period.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on November 19, 2008, 05:48:21 AM
Creepiest moment: DfK begging for Tom's home number.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pinky on November 19, 2008, 07:02:39 AM
Tom to Spike about housework.  "You do the dish?"

And Petey's call at the start was nice
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on November 19, 2008, 09:47:53 AM
Best moments:
-Evel Knievel swearing Gerald Ford in as President.

-More talk of Roy Jr., my favorite person, living, dead, real or fictional.

-That guy who called in towards the end who ChrisL described as sounding like Larry the Perv if he was one of the Kennedys.

-Tom essentially asking Trembling Eagle to shoot him a JPEG.

-Tom writing his own Best Show Fan Fiction on the fly with his story about Mike.

Worst moments:

-Drawing Tom's ire by daring to question his Frippertronics fan cred.

-The Improv Everywhere defender who called in. Total creep, with creep friends in the background.

Like I said in the chat, I can only see this ending Dark Knight-style, when Improv Everywhere forms a dangerous alliance with James, and someone telling Tom "You crossed the line first, sir. You squeezed them, you hammered them to the point of desperation. And in their desperation they turned to a man they didn't fully understand."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on November 19, 2008, 10:03:23 AM
I liked learning more details about The Hate Pit.  As I understand it now, The Hate Pit is like a cold, stuffy deep end of an olympic sized swimming pool. I also know that The Hate Pit is very old, ancient, and was unearthed by Tom at some point in the late-nineties: "This is a good old fashioned Hate Pit."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Emily on November 19, 2008, 10:03:56 AM
And when Petey said "Spike, just shut up".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on November 19, 2008, 10:35:39 AM
Quote from: Wes on November 19, 2008, 09:47:53 AM

Like I said in the chat, I can only see this ending Dark Knight-style, when Improv Everywhere forms a dangerous alliance with James, and someone telling Tom "You crossed the line first, sir. You squeezed them, you hammered them to the point of desperation. And in their desperation they turned to a man they didn't fully understand."

Fan fiction please.

Then we can compare it to the actual events.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on November 19, 2008, 10:55:11 AM
"FMU, you're on my...err.....FMU you're on MY air."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on November 19, 2008, 11:00:17 AM
Tom recommending 'Pizza Party' to that earnest admirer of his musical taste.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on November 19, 2008, 11:43:57 AM
Tom's impression of Spike's doorbell.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on November 19, 2008, 01:00:18 PM
Quote from: Wes on November 19, 2008, 09:47:53 AM
-The Improv Everywhere defender who called in. Total creep, with creep friends in the background.
"I'm little concerned with why we were thrown into this Hate Pit... that I call Your Armpit!"

Improv Everywhere sure attracts some whacky japesters.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on November 19, 2008, 01:36:36 PM
Quote from: pinky on November 19, 2008, 07:02:39 AM
And Petey's call at the start was nice

'Hey Tommy , did you know they based that on a real doggy?'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on November 19, 2008, 03:03:06 PM
If Tom started making music: "Ted Leo would be filing up tires."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jouster on November 19, 2008, 04:09:07 PM
Quote from: Emily on November 19, 2008, 10:03:56 AM
And when Petey said "Spike, just shut up".

Yes.  I also enjoyed DfK's "pencil on the winda" comment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on November 19, 2008, 04:28:48 PM
"Definitely perplexed...and one degree below furious."- Samir
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on November 19, 2008, 05:11:52 PM
Quote from: James W on November 19, 2008, 01:00:18 PM

"I'm little concerned with why we were thrown into this Hate Pit... that I call Your Armpit!"


Dude, that was totally improvised.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 20, 2008, 04:37:02 AM
Quote from: John Junk 2.0 on November 19, 2008, 05:11:52 PM
Quote from: James W on November 19, 2008, 01:00:18 PM

"I'm little concerned with why we were thrown into this Hate Pit... that I call Your Armpit!"


Dude, that was totally improvised.

Del Close would be totally proud of those guys ... Wait, what's "Proud" mean again?

One of the Best moments of 11/19 ...

"Nate, I apologize ... No, I don't apologize!  But you've earned some leeway here."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on November 20, 2008, 10:40:00 AM
Steve from North Hollywood: "Come on out, dood!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 20, 2008, 10:50:05 AM
Quote from: Spoony on November 19, 2008, 04:28:48 PM
"Definitely perplexed...and one degree below furious."- Samir

Thanks Spooky, glad you liked it. I appreciated your respect for local barkeeps, also. Flasks are for dinks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 20, 2008, 11:20:10 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on November 20, 2008, 10:40:00 AM
Steve from North Hollywood: "Come on out, dood!"

Awe, thanks ... But I clearly pronounced it "dude!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on November 20, 2008, 11:31:35 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 20, 2008, 11:20:10 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on November 20, 2008, 10:40:00 AM
Steve from North Hollywood: "Come on out, dood!"

Awe, thanks ... But I clearly pronounced it "dude!"

admittedly, Steve, the original translation was "dude." 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on November 20, 2008, 07:29:04 PM
JfC: Let's talk about tequila ... did ... wait ... can I say something? ... I ... uh tequila can make diamonds.
TS: OK, thanks for the call Julie. 'Sgreat. Hey Mike, um -  the back end of the studio you know where the CDs start .. the D section ..  can you look for, under Davis slash Miles. Its called Pangaea.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on November 20, 2008, 08:03:39 PM
What was that beginning a reference to? The 'only radio host who is NOT a convicted felon! NOT!'. I laughed without getting it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spacepope on November 20, 2008, 08:17:42 PM
Tom and Petey, approximated.
Tom "For those who don't know, Petey started calling as a child. I guided Petey through some tough times. I tought him everything he knows."
Petey "We learned a lot from each other."
Tom "No. You tought me nothing."
Petey "But everybody learns something from everyone..."
Tom "No no no. You tought me nothing."

I loved that part. Also Hammerhead's new band McCain Youth: "I was gonna do 30 7" singles a year. I was gonna make this Jay Reatard idiot look like Axl Rose."

Also this was the first time I called that I didn't feel like a complete snooze later.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on November 20, 2008, 09:11:43 PM
Quote from: Peteski on November 20, 2008, 07:29:04 PM
JfC: Let's talk about tequila ... did ... wait ... can I say something? ... I ... uh tequila can make diamonds.
TS: OK, thanks for the call Julie. 'Sgreat. Hey Mike, um -  the back end of the studio you know where the CDs start .. the D section ..  can you look for, under Davis slash Miles. Its called Pangaea.

Seconded
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on November 20, 2008, 09:25:53 PM
Quote from: Gibby on November 20, 2008, 08:03:39 PM
What was that beginning a reference to? The 'only radio host who is NOT a convicted felon! NOT!'. I laughed without getting it.

Tom Leykis, he always says that (in reference to Rush Limbaugh I think) to start his show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 21, 2008, 09:16:38 AM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on November 20, 2008, 09:25:53 PM
Quote from: Gibby on November 20, 2008, 08:03:39 PM
What was that beginning a reference to? The 'only radio host who is NOT a convicted felon! NOT!'. I laughed without getting it.

Tom Leykis, he always says that (in reference to Rush Limbaugh I think) to start his show.

Although he says it with a much bigger pause before making his point.  Like this:

"The only radio show that is ...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

NOT hosted by a convicted felon!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on November 21, 2008, 09:20:17 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 21, 2008, 09:16:38 AM

"The only radio how that is ... NOT a convicted felon!

That doesn't even make sense.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on November 21, 2008, 09:43:28 AM
Think about it:

Rush Limbaugh
G. Gordon Liddy
Tom Waits in Down By Law

Convicted felons all. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on November 21, 2008, 10:02:52 AM
How can a "radio how" be a convicted felon?

(OK, I'll stop now.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on November 21, 2008, 10:42:13 AM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on November 20, 2008, 09:25:53 PM
Quote from: Gibby on November 20, 2008, 08:03:39 PM
What was that beginning a reference to? The 'only radio host who is NOT a convicted felon! NOT!'. I laughed without getting it.

Tom Leykis, he always says that (in reference to Rush Limbaugh I think) to start his show.

Tom Leykis, that explains why I didn't get it.  I've only ever heard 30 seconds of that guy in my life. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on November 21, 2008, 11:49:26 AM
Spike - "I've always been a big fan of Travis Bickle."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on November 21, 2008, 02:23:18 PM
Quote from: samir on November 20, 2008, 10:50:05 AM
I appreciated your respect for local barkeeps, also. Flasks are for dinks.

As a former bartender, I am aware of the decorum. At least you know that they wash their hands... if someone smuggled a flask or a bottle, that means they had to be creative about where they kept it on their person. And the more "creative" they got, the less I want it near my face.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on November 21, 2008, 03:04:10 PM
*sniff*
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on November 21, 2008, 04:35:35 PM
"Manwich Boy"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: A.M. Thomas on November 21, 2008, 04:49:15 PM
"I'm going to make that Jay Reatard idiot look like Axl Rose."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on November 21, 2008, 05:17:40 PM
Quote from: Tomas on November 21, 2008, 04:49:15 PM
"I'm going to make that Jay Reatard idiot look like Axl Rose."

That is pretty great. 

Also, during The Trembling Eagle portion of the show, when Tom mentioned their divergent tastes in music, I thought "TE will bring up Live one day.  Mark my words."

Hammerhead beat him to it. 

Live.  So great. 

This was an all-out GREAT show. 

Ike
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 21, 2008, 10:19:46 PM
The bit about Rush had to bring in the bass player from The Specials b/c Geddy Lee couldn't handle reggae-influenced bass lines.  That and Neil Peart worrying about his beanie falling off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 22, 2008, 05:39:43 AM
Quote from: Martin on November 21, 2008, 10:02:52 AM
How can a "radio how" be a convicted felon?

(OK, I'll stop now.)

We're still buds for life. 

Oh, and I went back and fixed those typos.  You make me a better person, Martin.  You're like my Diane Court.  But I'm not Lloyd Dobler. I'm the blonde girl that Diane beat out for valedictorian, whom she finally bonds with at the graduation party.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Josh on November 22, 2008, 03:55:12 PM
Quote from: Emily on November 19, 2008, 10:03:56 AM
And when Petey said "Spike, just shut up".

!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 23, 2008, 09:53:29 PM
Spike. Petey. Double heave ho.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 23, 2008, 11:11:02 PM
Laurie from Miami misunderstanding 'For every 'Rich Girl' there's a 'Possession Obsession''.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on November 23, 2008, 11:15:37 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 21, 2008, 10:19:46 PM
The bit about Rush had to bring in the bass player from The Specials b/c Geddy Lee couldn't handle reggae-influenced bass lines.  That and Neil Peart worrying about his beanie falling off.

I just got around to listening to this show, and this made me laugh so loud I scared everyone else at the bus stop. "You Canadummy."

Also you could totally feel the depth's of Samir's unhappiness about the monopoly movie. The whole thing shook me to the core.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on November 24, 2008, 10:12:58 AM
http://improveverywhere.com/2008/11/12/russia/ (http://improveverywhere.com/2008/11/12/russia/)

Does the hate pit extend beyond US borders?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 24, 2008, 10:23:09 AM
Quote from: jbissell on November 24, 2008, 10:12:58 AM
http://improveverywhere.com/2008/11/12/russia/ (http://improveverywhere.com/2008/11/12/russia/)

Does the hate pit extend beyond US borders?

Hate is not only omnipresent, but universal.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 24, 2008, 10:49:27 AM
Quote from: emma on November 23, 2008, 11:15:37 PM
Also you could totally feel the depth's of Samir's unhappiness about the monopoly movie. The whole thing shook me to the core.

I'm delighted that my outrage was so palpable.
What a horrible movie concept.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Amplituden on November 24, 2008, 10:54:30 AM
I was delighted with the return of "Show some respect you munch!".

Top shelf!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 24, 2008, 01:52:25 PM
Quote from: samir on November 24, 2008, 10:49:27 AM
Quote from: emma on November 23, 2008, 11:15:37 PM
Also you could totally feel the depth's of Samir's unhappiness about the monopoly movie. The whole thing shook me to the core.

I'm delighted that my outrage was so palpable.
What a horrible movie concept.

Oh, you's don't know whatcher tawkin' about!  Everybody knows that video games are constantly being turned into great movies.  Board-game-based movies are the next logical step!

Coming soon ...

Chutes and Ladders ... a Parkour fueled actioner.
Sorry ... Gwyneth Paltrow is a red piece who falls in love with a green piece.
Candy Land ... Tim Burton is out of ideas again!
Grape Escape ... Actually the sequel to the Russel Crowe snoozer, A Good Year
Cranium ... Makes the Saw 1 - 5 look more like Child's Play
Trivial Pursuit ... Michael Cera is a trivia whiz who needs to collect several pieces of pie before the mob catches up with him!

And!!!

Clue: Twenty-Ten ... Curry and Mull are BACK!!!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on November 24, 2008, 04:26:57 PM
Quote from: emma on November 23, 2008, 11:15:37 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 21, 2008, 10:19:46 PM
The bit about Rush had to bring in the bass player from The Specials b/c Geddy Lee couldn't handle reggae-influenced bass lines.  That and Neil Peart worrying about his beanie falling off.

I just got around to listening to this show, and this made me laugh so loud I scared everyone else at the bus stop. "You Canadummy."


Crack a mildly ska influenced early 80s Rush album much?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on November 24, 2008, 05:02:27 PM
"Hey grannie, no pit for you!"

-Hammerhead, Newbridge P.I.G.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 24, 2008, 09:07:23 PM
Quote from: jbissell on November 24, 2008, 10:12:58 AM
http://improveverywhere.com/2008/11/12/russia/ (http://improveverywhere.com/2008/11/12/russia/)

Does the hate pit extend beyond US borders?

Their URL reads like 'Improve Everywhere'.  It's Mitch Hedburg's joke, they stole it!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike A.D. on November 24, 2008, 09:46:46 PM
"Ding dong...This is a Best Show Production."

I know someone with a signoff-worthy voice (he doesn't use a voice modulator), so I had to see what that might sound like.  Jeepers creepers.

DivShare File - BEST SHOW PRODUCTION.mp3 (http://www.divshare.com/download/5887853-930)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jamesp on November 25, 2008, 09:49:13 AM
Quote from: redmedicine on November 12, 2008, 06:00:03 PM
Judo Chop was by far may favorite moment, but I was excited to hear the return of New Port Richey guy.  Why does the name of that town inspire such hilarity?

I love the New Port Richey caller. He better keep calling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on November 25, 2008, 10:19:53 AM
Quote from: jamesp on November 25, 2008, 09:49:13 AM
Quote from: redmedicine on November 12, 2008, 06:00:03 PM
Judo Chop was by far may favorite moment, but I was excited to hear the return of New Port Richey guy.  Why does the name of that town inspire such hilarity?

I love the New Port Richey caller. He better keep calling.

"Flor-ida, Tahhhm!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on November 25, 2008, 01:21:31 PM
Quote from: jamesp on November 25, 2008, 09:49:13 AM
Quote from: redmedicine on November 12, 2008, 06:00:03 PM
Judo Chop was by far may favorite moment, but I was excited to hear the return of New Port Richey guy.  Why does the name of that town inspire such hilarity?

I love the New Port Richey caller. He better keep calling.

Seconded!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on November 25, 2008, 01:27:35 PM
Tom: "Go 'head with the puppet-talk."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on November 25, 2008, 01:39:04 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on November 25, 2008, 01:27:35 PM
Tom: "Go 'head with the puppet-talk."

I don't know if I should be mad at Matthew Fluxblog for getting Tom mad enough to heave-ho me by proxy during my first call in months, or secretly relieved because I didn't exactly know where to take the topic once I got past "Jeff Dunham isn't really all that funny".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 25, 2008, 10:20:19 PM
I'll start it off...

"Are you a fertile man?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on November 25, 2008, 11:27:31 PM
"This guys a mayfly, he only lives 3 days!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 25, 2008, 11:30:28 PM
Omar the Scrivener
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 26, 2008, 07:32:31 AM
I was just taking a slug of coffee when Tom asked who was in the belt-whipping league and Mr. Sherbet replied that it was he.*  It was with difficulty that I stopped myself from spraying it all over my screen.

*I missed this bit last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 26, 2008, 07:50:58 AM
When Mr. Sherbet started talking.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 26, 2008, 09:02:21 AM
Mike in Manhattan did sound eerily like Captain Jack when he opened with "Hello, Tommy."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on November 26, 2008, 09:02:21 AM
John Hodgeman opening with a 9/11 story, prompted by some off-hand Frank Miller talk, set a tone for the interview that wasn't what I had expected at all. It was delightful to get to listen to the real guy. The whole show was amazing.

 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on November 26, 2008, 09:54:03 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on November 25, 2008, 11:30:28 PM
Omar the Scrivener

Amen.

Hodgman needs a show where he can just talk and talk and talk.  I would pay good money for this.


Also "that's what my back tattoo says"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on November 26, 2008, 11:00:10 AM
Tom's 9/11 cheesecake tale was both heartwarming and hilarious...a memorable episode to say the very least.

(http://www.sciencebridge.se/sciencebridge1001004.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on November 26, 2008, 12:46:51 PM
Quote from: THE YELLOW CHAIR on November 26, 2008, 11:00:10 AM
Tom's 9/11 cheesecake tale was both heartwarming and hilarious...a memorable episode to say the very least.


Greatness!


ps. Have the H-man updates jumped the shark ?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on November 26, 2008, 12:57:07 PM
Quote
And thank you, Tom about 13 hours ago from mobile web 
Thank you friends of tom about 13 hours ago from mobile web
 

-john hodgman's twitter
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Emily on November 26, 2008, 01:43:34 PM
When the caller asked John Hodgman what his "home set up" is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: timmx on November 26, 2008, 02:45:05 PM
"I verify when I reach it up to the face hole"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Emily on November 26, 2008, 04:52:06 PM
John Hodgman on Ira Glass, "He eats all kinds of foods."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 26, 2008, 08:50:33 PM
The Better Business Bureau requires Jimmy Pardo to change the name of his podcast to "Never Funny."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on November 26, 2008, 09:31:35 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/3022770512_814d870448.jpg)
"... a man of many enthusiasms"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on November 26, 2008, 10:32:57 PM
I'm pleased that Trembling Eagle is able to get cell phone reception in the hate pit. I also got a kick out of hearing John Hodegman say the words "Trembling Eagle" in his dead pan, awesome way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 26, 2008, 11:06:27 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on November 26, 2008, 08:50:33 PM
The Better Business Bureau requires Jimmy Pardo to change the name of his podcast to "Never Funny."

That podcast does diminish my faith in mankind faster than that old HBO show 'Oz' once did.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 27, 2008, 07:37:31 AM
Tom laughing when Hodgman read the H-Man's status update explaining how he ripped his pants.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on November 27, 2008, 11:15:36 AM
Tom hesitantly revealing personal tidbits under John Hodgman's gracious yet persistent questions.

John Hodgman's superhuman graciousness and charm.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on November 27, 2008, 01:31:26 PM
Tom pretending to get a call from work so he can screen Synecdoche, New York at a later time to avoid the running commentary from the elderly ladies.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snoopywaves on November 27, 2008, 09:08:21 PM
The best bits of all shows with guests are Tom chuckling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on November 28, 2008, 12:55:32 AM
I'm pretty sure I heard a mystery 3rd guest in the background. A not-really-a-mystery guest.

The Art Bell name drop cracked me up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 28, 2008, 11:08:19 AM
Was JC there?

I didn't get to listen live, as we were making holiday preparations, but Tom must have wanted to guarantee a great show; the white hot Ramble Tamble is so good, it's almost cheating. It was also the first track on the first album I ever bought, Cosmo's Factory for $2.98 (brand new!) at Taylor's Records, which was little more than a booth in the basement, a rental space inside the old-school Chester's department store. The instrumental section at the center of the song was also the second thing I ever taught myself on the guitar, picking out the chords by ear. (Mr Bojangles was the first.)

Ahhh, 1970, where did you go?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on November 28, 2008, 11:50:12 AM
Caught up with the podcast today. Such a great show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on November 28, 2008, 01:52:03 PM
"So what are your plans for Thanksgiving, Tom?"

"That's none of your business."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on November 28, 2008, 01:53:43 PM
"Ahhhhhh, yes."

-Trembling Eagle successfully gets John Hodgman to say 'Latter Day Saints'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 28, 2008, 04:30:03 PM
"I asked him to hold line 4 open for werewolves."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: elibraden on November 28, 2008, 07:29:15 PM
Tom saying "What is this, a 7up commercial?" with PERFECT comic timing after Trembling Eagle said "Ah, yes" made me laugh so hard I almost woke up my sleeping infant child ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on November 28, 2008, 07:42:16 PM
"If you pull back, you would see that it's only the dickie of my white shirt."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllisonLeGnome on November 28, 2008, 10:50:19 PM
All of this week's show was exceptionally great, but I loved hearing Hodgman be able to just talk in a less formal format than you usually hear him. I really hope to hear him back, perhaps as a PFT-style semi-recurring guest.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jimmy on November 29, 2008, 03:36:01 PM
I love whenever there is any guest in studio.  I brings out a different Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 29, 2008, 06:54:19 PM
"Pushing Daisies, my favorite show on ABC, was cancelled. Goodbye old friend".

"Old FRIEND?!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 01, 2008, 05:28:24 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on November 29, 2008, 06:54:19 PM
"Pushing Daisies, my favorite show on ABC, was cancelled. Goodbye old friend".

"Old FRIEND?!"


Along similar lines ... R.I.P. Monk  :'(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 01, 2008, 07:31:16 AM
I'll miss Pushing Daisies.  It's flawed, but there's nothing else like it on TV.  It also gave me the chance to see PFT play a (very sanitized) geek.

I'll miss Monk, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on December 01, 2008, 10:07:46 AM
Quote from: Sarah on December 01, 2008, 07:31:16 AM
It also gave me the chance to see PFT play a (very sanitized) geek.

Haven't you been getting your geek fix from Chuck?  I can't imagine anyone nerdier than that guy!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 01, 2008, 11:02:09 AM
I'm talking real geeks here, Mr. L.  Biting-the-heads-off-chickens geeks (or, in the case of PFT, a swallowing-and-then-regurgitating-mice geek).  That Chuck guy would never have the guts for that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on December 01, 2008, 12:24:27 PM
Quote from: Sarah on December 01, 2008, 11:02:09 AM
I'm talking real geeks here, Mr. L.  Biting-the-heads-off-chickens geeks (or, in the case of PFT, a swallowing-and-then-regurgitating-mice geek).  That Chuck guy would never have the guts for that.

"Lady, he was made for it." 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on December 01, 2008, 02:51:16 PM
Quote from: Emily on November 26, 2008, 01:43:34 PM
When the caller asked John Hodgman what his "home set up" is.

I most enjoyed Tom's giggle after Frank asked that question.

This show is definitely in personal top 5.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on December 01, 2008, 04:08:23 PM
I loved Tom losing it when he made the joke about the Better Business Bureau forcing Never Not Funny to change its name to Never Funny.

A fantastic show. Great guest.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: elibraden on December 02, 2008, 01:55:03 AM
I'm actually a huge fan of "Never Not Funny" (and, living 2 blocks from the UCB in L.A., a regular Pardo show-goer) ... I wonder if Tom's disdain for the show is done for humor?  Matt Belknap from "NNF" has always given Tom and Jon mad love/props/attention ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on December 02, 2008, 03:02:34 AM
For some reason I always go for the advice sections.  Like when John Hodgman called Tom's second attempt at "Take your lumps" "wrathful".  Pretty damn funny, but then I always remember the advice/insights he has.  They sound cynical at first, but they're just so fucking true and awesome and not actually cynical at all, just true.  You get beat and get beat and get beat and whoever's left standing, maybe they get a prize.  Something like that, I'm paraphrasing.  I remember shit like that for years.  Hodgman's insight that you do the best stuff when you're doing it for fun and for free could not be more accurate either.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on December 02, 2008, 08:24:02 AM
Quote from: elibraden on December 02, 2008, 01:55:03 AM
I'm actually a huge fan of "Never Not Funny" (and, living 2 blocks from the UCB in L.A., a regular Pardo show-goer) ... I wonder if Tom's disdain for the show is done for humor?  Matt Belknap from "NNF" has always given Tom and Jon mad love/props/attention ...

Tom wouldn't drop the name of the show over and over again if he wasn't a fan--even in a teasing way. Plus Pardo was on Monk. I think NNF has gotten better and better over the years. This season has been fantastic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on December 02, 2008, 08:21:46 PM
Tom's insinuation that McCain would have committed suicide had he won made me snort as I attempted to stifle a laugh (at work).

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on December 02, 2008, 11:40:59 PM
Dumping on the Crypt Keeper and the so-called comedy therein, awesome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JamesU on December 03, 2008, 01:39:44 AM
I'm so glad that Fred from New Port Ritchie is becoming a regular caller. I wonder when he'll find the forums. I want to see threads with back and forths between Tor and NPR.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: casualobserver on December 03, 2008, 03:18:49 AM
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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on December 03, 2008, 03:48:59 AM
Tom Scharpling, Country Music Superstar.

(Foghorn Leghorn voice) ... "How y'all doin'? I hope y'all are having a good, country time tonight".

Transcribing it here doesn't do it justice, but I just listened to Tom doing that voice five times in a row and couldn't stop laughing.

The "oh, family" calls were pretty great across the board. Also, Mike in Brooklyn sounds a lot like Skag Winesack.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pinky on December 03, 2008, 07:54:25 AM
Quote from: JamesU on December 03, 2008, 01:39:44 AM
I'm so glad that Fred from New Port Ritchie is becoming a regular caller. I wonder when he'll find the forums. I want to see threads with back and forths between Tor and NPR.

Fred from New Port Ritchie "We had wild turkey for dinner.  hahhhahahhaaa.  I am just kidding, we had regular turkey too."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on December 03, 2008, 09:37:37 AM
The steadily growing anger that crept into Fredericks from New Port Richey's voice when Tom kept making fun of his laugh was intense.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on December 03, 2008, 09:43:30 AM
I always enjoy hearing Tom's joy at a good call, and there was plenty of that last night.

Also, Julie's bizarre "relationship" with her friend.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on December 03, 2008, 09:55:44 AM
Your new favorite blog:

http://lastdaysofdiscofries.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on December 03, 2008, 10:08:48 AM
HEY COACH
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on December 03, 2008, 11:39:55 AM
Quote from: Martin on December 03, 2008, 09:55:44 AM
Your new favorite blog:

http://lastdaysofdiscofries.blogspot.com/

Anyone who makes a real entry for this gets a million free hugs the next time they are in Toronto.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on December 03, 2008, 12:22:51 PM
Quote from: Wes on December 03, 2008, 09:37:37 AM
The steadily growing anger that crept into Fredericks from New Port Richey's voice when Tom kept making fun of his laugh was intense.
I know, right?  Eventually he was just like "Can we get back to the Morton Downey thing?" and Tom was like "Yes".  I bet Tom was thinking "If I don't let this guy talk about Morton Downey Jr. he's going to be waiting for me in the parking lot next week".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on December 03, 2008, 01:24:15 PM
Quote from: emma on December 03, 2008, 11:39:55 AM
Quote from: Martin on December 03, 2008, 09:55:44 AM
Your new favorite blog:

http://lastdaysofdiscofries.blogspot.com/

Anyone who makes a real entry for this gets a million free hugs the next time they are in Toronto.

Oh, it will happen. I'm inviting contributors too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on December 03, 2008, 01:31:43 PM
Tom imitating Fred from New Port Ritchie's laughter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on December 03, 2008, 01:53:12 PM
Quote from: Martin on December 03, 2008, 01:24:15 PM
Quote from: emma on December 03, 2008, 11:39:55 AM
Quote from: Martin on December 03, 2008, 09:55:44 AM
Your new favorite blog:

http://lastdaysofdiscofries.blogspot.com/

Anyone who makes a real entry for this gets a million free hugs the next time they are in Toronto.

Oh, it will happen. I'm inviting contributors too.

We need to petition these guys (french fry place in Boulder)

http://spud-bros.com/

--of course they have a blog--

http://www.spudbrosblog.org/

to start carrying disco fries. You look at their menu, and the only thing they need to start carrying is gravy. 

On topic,

the whole show was a best moment.  The Kid was on fire, the topic was great, the callers were great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on December 03, 2008, 02:21:44 PM
I have a marginally interesting disco fries anecdote I could share.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 03, 2008, 02:36:28 PM
I woke my dog, who was sleeping in the other room, laughing at the gurgling Imus impersonation.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on December 03, 2008, 04:03:32 PM
New Port Richie is creeping closer to a Stevie Blue/CJ hybrid.

also, 'Morten Downing Jr.'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on December 03, 2008, 05:22:57 PM
Quote from: samir on December 03, 2008, 09:43:30 AM

Also, Julie's bizarre "relationship" with her friend.

Wow. Just....wow. 
I squirmed, I kid you not, I actually squirmed. 
A fairly cordial call, other than that. 

Squirm Factor 10!!

Ike
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on December 03, 2008, 05:34:03 PM
Yeah, once I spent all of Christmas Day cheating on my wife and, wouldn't you know it, I forgot to open up presents!
That call was 8 shades of nuts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fyodor on December 03, 2008, 05:48:55 PM
The JoePa story was amazing. I'm dying to see that photo.

(http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/280367/images/joepa.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on December 03, 2008, 05:57:38 PM
Quote from: Trinsky on December 03, 2008, 05:34:03 PM
8 shades of nuts.

I'm stealing this phrase and not giving it back.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on December 03, 2008, 06:12:09 PM
Quote from: jbissell on December 03, 2008, 10:08:48 AM
HEY COACH

Yeah, holy smokes Catherine from West Orange, great story. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on December 03, 2008, 06:32:33 PM
- Julie kicking off the show and sounding not drunk. And then came the weird and ambiguous story.
- Tom's first impression of Mark Twain. It reminded me of Tom Kenny's Abraham Lincoln from Mr. Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badassfunk on December 03, 2008, 08:24:20 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on December 03, 2008, 06:32:33 PM
- Tom's first impression of Mark Twain. It reminded me of Tom Kenny's Abraham Lincoln from Mr. Show.

I thought the same thing! Maybe Tom did, too, which is why he stopped. Either way, I still laughed out loud.  This was a really great show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on December 03, 2008, 09:13:20 PM
Quote from: John Junk on December 03, 2008, 12:22:51 PM
Quote from: Wes on December 03, 2008, 09:37:37 AM
The steadily growing anger that crept into Fredericks from New Port Richey's voice when Tom kept making fun of his laugh was intense.
I know, right?  Eventually he was just like "Can we get back to the Morton Downey thing?" and Tom was like "Yes".  I bet Tom was thinking "If I don't let this guy talk about Morton Downey Jr. he's going to be waiting for me in the parking lot next week".

I got the distinct feeling that when Tom told Fred, 'that's a good point' after he noted that the kid in 'Old Man' had to be about 29, he was throwing Fred a bone to avoid an ugly scene.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AaronC on December 03, 2008, 10:07:06 PM
Jazz jokes
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on December 04, 2008, 04:35:41 AM
"Hi, It's Mary"

"Barry?!"

-

"Hi, it's Chris in Astoria"

"Christmas Story?!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 04, 2008, 08:04:19 AM
Quote from: moonshake on December 03, 2008, 01:31:43 PM
Tom imitating Fred from New Port Ritchie's laughter.

I missed the first hour, but yeah, when Tom kept doing that combined with the New Port Richey guy getting annoyed it was cracking me up every time.  It was like he had some weird Tuvan throat singing harmonizing with himself thing going on.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on December 04, 2008, 12:25:14 PM
Quote from: Trinsky on December 03, 2008, 05:34:03 PM
Yeah, once I spent all of Christmas Day cheating on my wife and, wouldn't you know it, I forgot to open up presents!
That call was 8 shades of nuts.

I wasn't cheating. My husband and I are separating and there was nothing secret about my plans. He's relieved that he won't have to suffer through anymore special time with me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on December 04, 2008, 12:31:29 PM
Quote from: Julie on December 04, 2008, 12:25:14 PM
I wasn't cheating. My husband and I are separating and there was nothing secret about my plans. He's relieved that he won't have to suffer through anymore special time with me.

two words, Julie: ice cream.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on December 04, 2008, 12:46:50 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on December 04, 2008, 12:31:29 PM
Quote from: Julie on December 04, 2008, 12:25:14 PM
I wasn't cheating. My husband and I are separating and there was nothing secret about my plans. He's relieved that he won't have to suffer through anymore special time with me.

two words, Julie: ice cream.

two more words, Baron: lactose intolerant
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 04, 2008, 12:51:20 PM
I'm sorry, Julie (about the absence of ice cream in your life, not the imminent dissolution of your marital bond; one has one's priorities, after all).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on December 04, 2008, 01:47:15 PM
I think I need a humor buddy, because I'm one of the least funny people around.  I'm thinking of someone along the lines of Mark Wahlberg from I <3 Huckabees. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on December 04, 2008, 02:12:51 PM
Quote from: Sarah on December 04, 2008, 12:51:20 PM
I'm sorry, Julie (about the absence of ice cream in your life, not the imminent dissolution of your marital bond; one has one's priorities, after all).

Surprisingly, ice cream isn't such a big deal. But sometimes that I crave cream cheese and sour cream for days.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on December 04, 2008, 04:49:27 PM
Quote from: Julie on December 04, 2008, 12:25:14 PM
Quote from: Trinsky on December 03, 2008, 05:34:03 PM
Yeah, once I spent all of Christmas Day cheating on my wife and, wouldn't you know it, I forgot to open up presents!
That call was 8 shades of nuts.

I wasn't cheating. My husband and I are separating and there was nothing secret about my plans. He's relieved that he won't have to suffer through anymore special time with me.

Well I'm sorry to hear of your separation, JfC.  I wasn't moralizing, just trying to highlight the contrast between the wholesomeness of a family holiday with...  whatever it was that made you temporarily forget the concept of a Thanksgiving Dinner.  That must've been pretty wild.  Also, the idea of sharing this tale with an international radio audience struck me as hilarious, but to each his/her own.

In other words, I'm glad you got busy all day on Thanksgiving, and that somehow I deserved to know all about it. 
I stand by my assertion that your call was nuts, but you seem like a decent enough person and I wish you all the best.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 04, 2008, 05:15:45 PM
I'd miss cheese the most myself.  And plain old glasses of milk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on December 04, 2008, 06:00:26 PM
The show was good front to back.  I knew we were in for a good one after the shoutout to Mick Ralphs as the producer of my namesake Fugazi album.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 04, 2008, 08:22:16 PM
Quote from: angstrom on December 04, 2008, 01:47:15 PM
I think I need a humor buddy, because I'm one of the least funny people around.  I'm thinking of someone along the lines of Mark Wahlberg from I <3 Huckabees. 


Maybe if the Secret Santa thing works, we can have humor buddies in January?  After all, I think suicides actually peak in January, not during the holidays, so your humor buddy duties may save a life!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 04, 2008, 10:03:34 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on December 04, 2008, 08:22:16 PM
Quote from: angstrom on December 04, 2008, 01:47:15 PM
I think I need a humor buddy, because I'm one of the least funny people around.  I'm thinking of someone along the lines of Mark Wahlberg from I <3 Huckabees. 


Maybe if the Secret Santa thing works, we can have humor buddies in January?  After all, I think suicides actually peak in January, not during the holidays, so your humor buddy duties may save a life!

He doesn't CALL, he doesn't WRITE, he doesn't even FAX   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on December 05, 2008, 12:24:13 AM
"Jeepers, creepers its quiet.

American Idol on again? 

Unbelievable. Like a morgue.

Oh 38 people in the chat, tho. They're doing great."

+  + + + + + + + + +


Now Playing at the Picture Show:
(http://videodetective.com/photos/076/003215_29.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 05, 2008, 03:29:17 AM
Oh man, that Morton Downey Jr. song was creeeeeeeeeeeepy ... I had to listen to The Gambler several times to get it out of my head.  It's sort of like eating bad peanut butter, and immediately running out for good peanut butter to undo the damage.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 05, 2008, 06:25:19 AM
I liked the one-sided Spike conversation and also the mispronunciation of Whoopi Goldberg's name. Oh, and the return of the Col. Thomas Sharp (Scharp?) voice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on December 05, 2008, 10:00:30 AM
[unintelligible gravel gargle]

That's right, I-Man!

[more unintelligible gravel gargle]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on December 05, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Quote from: Trinsky on December 04, 2008, 04:49:27 PM
Quote from: Julie on December 04, 2008, 12:25:14 PM
Quote from: Trinsky on December 03, 2008, 05:34:03 PM
Yeah, once I spent all of Christmas Day cheating on my wife and, wouldn't you know it, I forgot to open up presents!
That call was 8 shades of nuts.

I wasn't cheating. My husband and I are separating and there was nothing secret about my plans. He's relieved that he won't have to suffer through anymore special time with me.

Well I'm sorry to hear of your separation, JfC.  I wasn't moralizing, just trying to highlight the contrast between the wholesomeness of a family holiday with...  whatever it was that made you temporarily forget the concept of a Thanksgiving Dinner.  That must've been pretty wild.  Also, the idea of sharing this tale with an international radio audience struck me as hilarious, but to each his/her own.

In other words, I'm glad you got busy all day on Thanksgiving, and that somehow I deserved to know all about it. 
I stand by my assertion that your call was nuts, but you seem like a decent enough person and I wish you all the best.


It was Tom that was trying to pull the smutty story out of me. All I said was that I visited my friend, forgot to make food, and the only place we could find to eat was a Mexican restaurant. And then all I added was that we were spending physical time together. Whatever you infered just shows how filthy your thoughts are. You should probably eat some soap to clean up your thinking!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on December 05, 2008, 10:19:18 AM
Quote from: Sarah on December 04, 2008, 05:15:45 PM
I'd miss cheese the most myself.  And plain old glasses of milk.

Soy milk does the trick for a glass of milk once you get used to it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yaysarcasm on December 05, 2008, 10:35:24 AM
"This is your cousin. Pootie."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 05, 2008, 02:21:09 PM
Luckily, I don't need to, Julie.  I'm lactose tolerant.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 05, 2008, 05:25:41 PM
Quote from: Julie on December 05, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Quote from: Trinsky on December 04, 2008, 04:49:27 PM
Quote from: Julie on December 04, 2008, 12:25:14 PM
Quote from: Trinsky on December 03, 2008, 05:34:03 PM
Yeah, once I spent all of Christmas Day cheating on my wife and, wouldn't you know it, I forgot to open up presents!
That call was 8 shades of nuts.

I wasn't cheating. My husband and I are separating and there was nothing secret about my plans. He's relieved that he won't have to suffer through anymore special time with me.

Well I'm sorry to hear of your separation, JfC.  I wasn't moralizing, just trying to highlight the contrast between the wholesomeness of a family holiday with...  whatever it was that made you temporarily forget the concept of a Thanksgiving Dinner.  That must've been pretty wild.  Also, the idea of sharing this tale with an international radio audience struck me as hilarious, but to each his/her own.

In other words, I'm glad you got busy all day on Thanksgiving, and that somehow I deserved to know all about it. 
I stand by my assertion that your call was nuts, but you seem like a decent enough person and I wish you all the best.


It was Tom that was trying to pull the smutty story out of me. All I said was that I visited my friend, forgot to make food, and the only place we could find to eat was a Mexican restaurant. And then all I added was that we were spending physical time together. Whatever you infered just shows how filthy your thoughts are. You should probably eat some soap to clean up your thinking!

So Julie, you're switching sides?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on December 05, 2008, 05:45:59 PM
Quote from: yaysarcasm on December 05, 2008, 10:35:24 AM
"This is your cousin. Pootie."

Hilarious!

Quote from: Julie on December 05, 2008, 10:19:18 AM
Quote from: Sarah on December 04, 2008, 05:15:45 PM
I'd miss cheese the most myself.  And plain old glasses of milk.

Soy milk does the trick for a glass of milk once you get used to it.

Lactaid! Fuck soy milk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jimmy on December 07, 2008, 01:23:49 PM
I like that Tom automatically inferred that the old man in the Morton Downey Jr. song was going to see a porno, and that the kid was justified in throwing rocks at him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on December 10, 2008, 02:06:18 AM
Mike and the hammer. And the corner explaination.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on December 10, 2008, 07:35:12 AM
I'm quite happy that 'Iron Brutherhood' has become a 'thing' now, no matter how inconsequential (and destined to die, with Mr. Eagle's ban).

Great show, a constant high level of fun, highlight was GOMPing the guy who thought Likus chat was boring.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on December 10, 2008, 07:56:37 AM
Zach talking about celebrity megalomania for like three minutes, and then Tom, without missing a beat, says "and you can follow my every move on Twitter..."

I found it hilarious, but not as hilarious as Zach did.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 10, 2008, 08:11:31 AM
Zach's reaction to Trembling Eagle's name.

Oh, and speaking of perfect comic timing by Tom, how about this exchange:

Laurie: I had too much to drink.
Tom: Tonight?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AaronC on December 10, 2008, 08:24:25 AM
Omar asking Tom if he was running an AA meeting. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan Stoll on December 10, 2008, 08:36:30 AM
I'm sorry for the doing the most boring call ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on December 10, 2008, 09:43:08 AM
Tom's one-man doo-wop band ("Yiyiyiyiyiyi")

I had to register just for that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on December 10, 2008, 10:38:22 AM
The whole New Part Reggie call, and Tom explaining it to Zatch - who also did not know where the hell it was either.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on December 10, 2008, 10:40:21 AM
Zach chastising Tom for the Zack/iZack call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on December 10, 2008, 10:49:02 AM
Zach G.'s dead-on appraisal of Canada's biggest national character flaw.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on December 10, 2008, 11:38:57 AM
Great show! Zach is always a joy.

I guess it's OK to let this cat out of the bag: I had a small hand in bringing Zach and Tim and Eric on board that ABSOLUT campaign. The Swedish ad agency wanted to make some viral videos with a couple of interesting American "indie comics", but they didn't know the first thing about that scene. So they asked me for advice, and the first names I mentioned was: Zach, Tim and Eric. I told them they needn't look any further. So it was very exciting when it actually came together.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on December 10, 2008, 11:40:33 AM
Quote from: Martin on December 10, 2008, 11:38:57 AM
Great show! Zach is always a joy.

I guess it's OK to let this cat out of the bag: I had a small hand in bringing Zach and Tim and Eric on board that ABSOLUT campaign. The Swedish ad agency wanted to make some viral videos with a couple of interesting American "indie comics", but they didn't know the first thing about that scene. So they asked me for advice, and the first names I mentioned was: Zach, Tim and Eric. I told them they needn't look any further. So it was very exciting when it actually came together.

Cool. You're a power broker, dude!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on December 10, 2008, 11:46:48 AM
Martin gets cooler and cooler all the time. God damn.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CurtBlair on December 10, 2008, 11:56:11 AM
Match Wits with Mike is a winner!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on December 10, 2008, 12:43:29 PM
Quote from: CurtBlair on December 10, 2008, 11:56:11 AM
Match Wits with Mike is a winner!

I came here to say it, so I'm still going to. This segment completely touches the high water mark!

All the past producers thought they could step up and rock the mic without having paid any dues for it. It made them look like they were more focused on being TBS characters than producers. Mike has been putting in work for years, so I feel he WELL earned this and is not squandering it. I'm still laughing about the hammer thing!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on December 10, 2008, 12:48:50 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on December 10, 2008, 10:40:21 AM
Zach chastising Tom for the Zack/iZack call.

I was going to say about that, Tom's response to Zach was to listen to the call again and hear that it was handled right. I find this to be the case with a lot of the calls, last night's pre-show GOMP being a good example: It was the Moslum call where Tom just tells the guy to "tighten it up". When I first heard that call I thought Tom was going easy on the guy, but listening back...

Also, Julie was clearly HOUSED last night, but still managed a classic Julie-call. Kudos, Madame, and we're all rooting for things to go your way in the future. Hope you make it to India.  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Turf Out on December 10, 2008, 01:21:28 PM
The hurt way Andy Connecticut said "It's Andy.." after Tom called him Nathan was hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on December 10, 2008, 01:46:43 PM
"I'm a meat robot"

Whaaaaa...??  Oh Julie, what are we going to do with you?   :o
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on December 10, 2008, 02:08:09 PM
Quote from: CurtBlair on December 10, 2008, 11:56:11 AM
Match Wits with Mike is a winner!

here here.

ps. putting H-Man on the shelf for awhile? yes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on December 10, 2008, 04:38:52 PM
"No, but I've taken a call..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on December 10, 2008, 04:48:40 PM
Quote from: Bryan on December 10, 2008, 10:49:02 AM
Zach G.'s dead-on appraisal of Canada's biggest national character flaw.

Having lived both places as an adult I found this very accurate and satisfying.



Yanks: stop with the 'out and about' requests. It makes about as funny as Philly D

Hosers: you're not Europe, so just stop it already.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on December 10, 2008, 09:22:15 PM
"I'm gonna wear two eye patches to that one."
               - Tom on Valkyrie
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 10, 2008, 11:10:07 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on December 10, 2008, 09:22:15 PM
"I'm gonna wear two eye patches to that one."
               - Tom on Valkyrie

I dunno, I like the way Tom Cruise sells the 'we've got to kill Hitler.' line.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 11, 2008, 09:01:40 AM
How did nobody mention Julie's call?  That was outta sight!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on December 11, 2008, 12:03:07 PM
Quote from: erika on December 10, 2008, 11:46:48 AM
Martin gets cooler and cooler all the time. God damn.

yes, he continues to prove why he was a FOTchan crush (for me). 


BEST MOMENT: caller Mike saying "hello?...hello?" all while Tom and Zach discuss the Zack/iZack call further. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on December 11, 2008, 02:17:54 PM
Quote from: CurtBlair on December 10, 2008, 11:56:11 AM
Match Wits with Mike is a winner!

Seconded.   Those questions were awesome, and the answers were even better.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on December 11, 2008, 04:03:24 PM
frederics not falling for the heave ho bait Tom left for him.  

Frederics: "Yeah, Tom!...let people breathe."
Tom: "Instead of doing what?"
Frederics: "(SIGH)...instead of wheezing..."

i was waiting for frederics to feed us the line, but alas.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on December 11, 2008, 04:53:47 PM
The very best moment of Match Wits with Mike was Mike's extremely quiet, "I just drink until I pass out," response to the question, "When you're having trouble falling asleep, what do you do?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 11, 2008, 05:21:12 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on December 11, 2008, 04:53:47 PM
The very best moment of Match Wits with Mike was Mike's extremely quiet, "I just drink until I pass out," response to the question, "When you're having trouble falling asleep, what do you do?"

The question about the blood vessel was what killed me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on December 11, 2008, 08:56:48 PM
Quote from: Martin on December 10, 2008, 11:38:57 AM
I guess it's OK to let this cat out of the bag: I had a small hand in bringing Zach and Tim and Eric on board that ABSOLUT campaign.

Martin's story is good.  Mine is not.  This was only pointed out to me today.

Here's a blurb about a band Eric Wareheim as was in.  Sola.

http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/4466/cover-story

I was essentially fraudulently listed as a member of one of the other bands in the piece.   So I was a member of a Philly-based band when I lived in Colorado, so what?  I'm an idea man.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on December 12, 2008, 12:28:08 AM
Quote from: Turf Out on December 10, 2008, 01:21:28 PM
The hurt way Andy Connecticut said "It's Andy.." after Tom called him Nathan was hilarious.

funny thing about that... his name is Adam.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on December 12, 2008, 09:01:40 AM
Quote from: Pidgeon on December 10, 2008, 09:43:08 AM
Tom's one-man doo-wop band ("Yiyiyiyiyiyi")

I had to register just for that.

Bluuuuee Mooooonn.

I might have liked that even more than Tom's jazz impression.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on December 12, 2008, 10:06:40 AM
Quote from: Colin, Wolf King of LA on December 12, 2008, 12:28:08 AM
Quote from: Turf Out on December 10, 2008, 01:21:28 PM
The hurt way Andy Connecticut said "It's Andy.." after Tom called him Nathan was hilarious.

funny thing about that... his name is Adam.

This is paralleled in the classic 1st edition of the Patriot Zone.  CC Tennessee refers to Tom twice as "Colonel Tim," and Tom softly and sadly says, "It's Tom," as CC keeps talking.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on December 12, 2008, 10:58:43 AM
Zach's reply of "Rhode Island?" to the question of the location of New Port Richey.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on December 12, 2008, 11:24:41 AM
Vietnam Vets
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 12, 2008, 03:57:00 PM
Look at these locks:

(http://images.hollywoodgrind.com:9000/images/2008/3/kid-rock-mug-shots.jpg)

Purty!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jimmy on December 12, 2008, 05:02:35 PM
Tom: You've got a quest in front of you

Julie: A what?

Tom: You...You've...'FMU, you're on the air.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on December 12, 2008, 07:49:04 PM
The first intelligible words out of Zach's mouth--after a gentle heads up from Tom to keep it clean--are "Sex Vacation".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on December 12, 2008, 07:58:13 PM
Every time Fredricks from New Port Richie calls, he sounds angrier and angrier.  I love it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on December 13, 2008, 12:03:48 AM
"Has anybody seen my Kindle?"

"Fredricks. I'm plural."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on December 13, 2008, 01:44:05 AM
"These days, I think he's just dissecting the back of a Fiji water bottle."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on December 13, 2008, 02:12:49 AM
"In Mike's defense, both MSNBC and CNN did a huge, uh, Jonestown reunion.  I think anniversary might be a better word.  Facebook me if you're from Jonestown!"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 13, 2008, 03:21:52 AM
Quote from: moonshake on December 13, 2008, 12:03:48 AM
"Has anybody seen my Kindle?"


I was just about to post that!!!

In Tambor's defense, losing one of those would be a big pain in the rear.  But hot damn, that story makes me laugh every time*.



*I've listened to this week's episode about 5 times.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on December 13, 2008, 09:28:02 AM
"In the new [Valkyrie] trailer, there's a scene where he jumps on Rommel's couch"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yaysarcasm on December 13, 2008, 02:05:24 PM
Vampire Vets  :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on December 17, 2008, 03:18:43 AM
Tom asking Spike which Tetris block is his favorite.

And also "Now Spike, when you say 'Sims', you're not talking about people whose skin you wear, are you?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on December 17, 2008, 08:28:18 AM
Being of a certain age and from Long Island I especially appreciated the PIX talk. I had forgotten about the football one. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pinky on December 17, 2008, 09:05:46 AM
Tom's impression of Elvis Costello was pretty spot on. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on December 17, 2008, 10:09:03 AM
Tom suggesting that maybe Spike shouldn't be the anchor of the start of every show. It's gone to his head.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on December 17, 2008, 10:34:27 AM
Quote from: erika on December 17, 2008, 10:09:03 AM
Tom suggesting that maybe Spike shouldn't be the anchor of the start of every show. It's gone to his head.
Tom suggesting that Spike blew a fuse in his head. "You can't fake that!", Tom responding to a caller attempting to take Spike's place.

(edit - just for the record, I really enjoy Spike's contributions to the show)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on December 17, 2008, 10:53:00 AM
Quote from: pinky on December 17, 2008, 09:05:46 AM
Tom's impression of Elvis Costello was pretty spot on. 
I'll second that.
Lou Reed has become part of the collective of celebrities that sound like the Coffin Talk guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on December 17, 2008, 11:01:23 AM
-The Anatomy of A MAD TV Sketch
-Tom abandoning his Elvis Costello speaking voice impression halfway through his first attempt
-The Petey impression after his call
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on December 17, 2008, 11:19:34 AM
My personal best moment was getting the Top Notch Call accolade from Tom. That made my holiday season a bit brighter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on December 17, 2008, 11:25:11 AM
Agreed on the Elvis Costello. Another top-notch impression!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on December 17, 2008, 11:46:46 AM
tom's slight chuckle while saying "this guy can't help it" in reference to james' jamesing. the revelation that james is apparently helping tom via email was pretty astounding too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on December 17, 2008, 01:46:55 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on December 17, 2008, 11:19:34 AM
My personal best moment was getting the Top Notch Call accolade from Tom. That made my holiday season a bit brighter.

Are you Matt from Maspeth?  You did it!  Good call.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ramsobot on December 17, 2008, 01:56:05 PM
With that Costello/Reed section, I couldn't stop thinking about Tarzan, Frankenstein and Tonto from SNL.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on December 17, 2008, 01:58:46 PM
Quote from: angstrom on December 17, 2008, 01:46:55 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on December 17, 2008, 11:19:34 AM
My personal best moment was getting the Top Notch Call accolade from Tom. That made my holiday season a bit brighter.
Are you Matt from Maspeth?  You did it!  Good call.

Yeah, that was me. Thanks. That is seriously the highlight of my month, possibly my year.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on December 17, 2008, 02:00:34 PM
Quote from: Ramsobot on December 17, 2008, 01:56:05 PM
With that Costello/Reed section, I couldn't stop thinking about Tarzan, Frankenstein and Tonto from SNL.

If one of them emoted way too much. Like, Tarzan, Frankenstein, and Enrico Caruso.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on December 17, 2008, 02:17:24 PM
reminiscing about TV Pics reminded me of Barney's Clubhousepowww

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FycLKnLiYsA
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on December 17, 2008, 03:41:47 PM
Very good show. I say Stills for being so boring that he drove Elvis Costello to racist epithets to get rid of him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on December 17, 2008, 05:30:52 PM
Quote from: pinky on December 17, 2008, 09:05:46 AM
Tom's impression of Elvis Costello was pretty spot on. 

So great.

http://x818.com/junk/perfectdayduo.mp3 (http://x818.com/junk/perfectdayduo.mp3)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emdasher on December 17, 2008, 05:43:40 PM
Worst moment of last night's show: the caller who flippantly dismissed everybody in Texas as gun-owning rednecks.

Also, if I ever hear the phrase "an oasis of blue in a sea of red" again, I'm going to shoot this whole place up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: namethebats on December 17, 2008, 07:00:36 PM
Quote from: Martin on December 17, 2008, 11:25:11 AM
Agreed on the Elvis Costello. Another top-notch impression!

I almost spit out my egg nog. And I don't mind Elvis Costello's voice (aside from that verse on Jenny Lewis's "Carpetbaggers." Yeech.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on December 17, 2008, 07:05:57 PM
Quote from: emdasher on December 17, 2008, 05:43:40 PM
the phrase "an oasis of blue in a sea of red"

Yeah, that's an awful saying, shame on any FoT who use it. This is lunch pail territory, save that shit for Meet the Press.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on December 17, 2008, 08:47:33 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on December 17, 2008, 11:46:46 AM
tom's slight chuckle while saying "this guy can't help it" in reference to jame's jamesing. the revelation that james is apparently helping tom via email was pretty astounding too.

Yeah, Tom seemed to have achieved a state of zen calm by that point in the show. He didn't let James get his goat.

My only disappointment is that Tom didn't get to chat with the members of Boss Hog. The mini-set sounded great!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: neilnumberman on December 17, 2008, 09:39:35 PM
Quote from: The Hinterlands on December 17, 2008, 07:00:36 PM
Quote from: Martin on December 17, 2008, 11:25:11 AM
Agreed on the Elvis Costello. Another top-notch impression!

I almost spit out my egg nog. And I don't mind Elvis Costello's voice (aside from that verse on Jenny Lewis's "Carpetbaggers." Yeech.)
Yeah, he's terrible on that track. I just played it for my friend who loves the Best Show but has no idea who Elvis Costello is. She now fully appreciates Tom's impression. Come to think of it, he hardly even exaggerated it...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Erik on December 18, 2008, 01:14:03 AM
A highlight for me was definitely when Tom and Daly laid into the two character from America.
Those two were long due for it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on December 18, 2008, 01:35:30 AM
Quote from: Wes on December 17, 2008, 11:01:23 AM
-The Anatomy of A MAD TV Sketch

The storied vaudevillian history of being the "You know what? That's it. I'm outta here!" guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on December 18, 2008, 01:47:35 AM
Tom confiding that his only vice is trying to fix the world.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gisrick on December 18, 2008, 09:49:00 AM
When was the last time you went to the gypsy hut in the Northside...Say hello to Jill for me
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 18, 2008, 01:08:35 PM
"I think we are going to have to change the name of this segment to "A Cry For Help with Mike"".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk 2.0 on December 18, 2008, 04:23:07 PM
"Did you say comedienne?"

"No, I said comedian"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on December 18, 2008, 04:39:24 PM
Quote from: John Junk on December 18, 2008, 04:23:07 PM
"Did you say comedienne?"

"No, I said comedian"

Nice call  :) That's becoming a thing, isn't it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on December 18, 2008, 04:47:31 PM
Quote from: The Hinterlands on December 17, 2008, 07:00:36 PM
Quote from: Martin on December 17, 2008, 11:25:11 AM
Agreed on the Elvis Costello. Another top-notch impression!

I almost spit out my egg nog. And I don't mind Elvis Costello's voice (aside from that verse on Jenny Lewis's "Carpetbaggers." Yeech.)

Yeah, he RUINED that song. I mean, it wasn't anything special to begin with (same goes for that entire album. Hoo boy..), but he just flat out kills it. In the bad way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: WavyGravy on December 18, 2008, 05:36:05 PM
Happy hundred, Snogrog. 

Are you guys really listening to that Jennie Lewis album?  Man I hate her.  Like, is she gonna continue to do that little girl/angelic thing into her 40's?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on December 18, 2008, 06:44:39 PM
Quote from: WavyGravy on December 18, 2008, 05:36:05 PM
Are you guys really listening to that Jennie Lewis album?  Man I hate her.  Like, is she gonna continue to do that little girl/angelic thing into her 40's?

Would Jennie Lewis qualify as a Manic Pixie Dream Girl?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manic_pixie_dream_girl

Sometime I think yes, sometimes no...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on December 18, 2008, 06:57:12 PM
no. 

i would throw kate winslet's character from spotless mind into that category though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 19, 2008, 02:40:10 AM
Quote from: THE YELLOW CHAIR on December 18, 2008, 06:44:39 PM
Quote from: WavyGravy on December 18, 2008, 05:36:05 PM
Are you guys really listening to that Jennie Lewis album?  Man I hate her.  Like, is she gonna continue to do that little girl/angelic thing into her 40's?

Would Jennie Lewis qualify as a Manic Pixie Dream Girl?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manic_pixie_dream_girl

Sometime I think yes, sometimes no...

Puck you, sir!!!


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on December 19, 2008, 02:59:03 AM
Quote from: Pete Velcro on December 18, 2008, 04:39:24 PM
Quote from: John Junk on December 18, 2008, 04:23:07 PM
"Did you say comedienne?"

"No, I said comedian"

Nice call  :) That's becoming a thing, isn't it.

I think PFT was taken aback by that as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on December 19, 2008, 12:51:45 PM
I love my mother. She is wonderful. But damn her for calling me right before the Boss Hog mini-set! And damn me for answering the phone when I know better!

That was the worst part for me. Thank goodness for the podcast...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jakewho on December 19, 2008, 01:00:25 PM
match wits with mike is quickly becoming my favorite segment.  lof course, that could just be a symptom of wurster withdrawal.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: brendan! on December 20, 2008, 03:52:29 AM
Tom writing a Malcolm Gladwell book. Easily.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on December 20, 2008, 10:59:00 AM
PICKS!

**incomplete pass**
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: syellow on December 20, 2008, 10:34:49 PM
Spike saying he was an adequate Tetris player
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on December 21, 2008, 06:49:07 AM
"stone? that's not your real name, is it? do you come from a family of weathermen?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: breadharrity on December 21, 2008, 04:03:09 PM
Worst: Petey, when's the last time this kid hasn't given us the creeps.
Best: Match Wits With Mike, short but sweet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheMush on December 22, 2008, 05:25:52 PM
Both "Match Wits with Mike" segments have had me in tears. Pleease keep that going. Amazingly funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snoopywaves on December 22, 2008, 08:54:00 PM
Just watched Elvis Costello's chat show.

Tom's recounting the Lou Reed segment, and the impression, were both ridiculously accurate and now even more hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 22, 2008, 11:24:59 PM
Quote from: snoopywaves on December 22, 2008, 08:54:00 PM
Just watched Elvis Costello's chat show.

Tom's recounting the Lou Reed segment, and the impression, were both ridiculously accurate and now even more hilarious.

Doing both voices was pretty great.  'Perfect Day.'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on December 23, 2008, 08:32:51 PM
Tom and Spike sharing some Christmas cheer.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wwwes on December 23, 2008, 08:35:49 PM
Quote from: jbissell on December 23, 2008, 08:32:51 PM
Tom and Spike sharing some Christmas cheer.
...is the best bit of holiday cheer I've heard all December long.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John M. on December 23, 2008, 09:26:29 PM
"It's like an inverse Mentos commercial." - Tom
Killer. Great show tonight!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on December 23, 2008, 11:54:56 PM
Win. Baskets from all over the court. Couldn't miss. Slams, shots from way downtown, hooks, alley-oops. Exhibition stuff!

Away from the tenuous basketball analogy, the first hour or so was completely unhinged brilliance, then Dave from Knoxville intervened with some well-timed sanity - and from then on it had the right mixture of all the good stuff that made three hours just blow by like it's no big deal to just be funny and smart and interesting for that long. Amateurs take heed! FOTchan mutants, may your holidays be spoiled! Tom, Jon, Mike, callers - stay on groovin' safari.

A+

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on December 24, 2008, 04:15:58 AM
Right after Tom chastised Mike for naming the topic "The Most Boring Stores", Samir killed me when he said, "I have something for the topic, but it's not about those terrible shoppes!"

People not from a specific region of Northern Virginia crack me up.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AaronC on December 24, 2008, 09:49:12 AM
Hardware store lady HEAVE HO.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on December 24, 2008, 10:15:39 AM
The placement of Dave from Knoxville's call. Sandwiched between some of the most unhinged, off-the-tracks callers in recent memory, DfK injected some much-needed clarity into the program.


And I just remembered: "Is this show playing in Creedmoor?…Is this what Twitter is getting the show?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Turf Out on December 24, 2008, 10:25:36 AM
I loved Tom talking over the Neil Diamond song.

I think I need that as an mp3.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on December 24, 2008, 10:57:34 AM
Quote from: Old Port Richey on December 24, 2008, 10:25:36 AM
I loved Tom talking over the Neil Diamond song.

I think I need that as an mp3.

As soon as my podcast comes in, I will be making that into an MP3. That was great.

Samir killed it last night too. There were so many legitimate wackos at the start of the show and then, like a Christmas miracle, Samir swoops in with a great call to get the show on track. Well done, Samir!

Dave from Knoxville story? Box wine? Wonderful! Great call, DfK!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Taverner on December 24, 2008, 11:00:50 AM
"an injectable narcotic nonetheless"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on December 24, 2008, 11:02:06 AM
Fredericks from New Port Richey completely baffled by the presence of another caller on the line while he was talking to Tom. I like to think that right now, Fredericks is smashing through the last remaining walls in his house with a sledgehammer, trying to find where that guy was hiding.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Taverner on December 24, 2008, 11:06:42 AM
"i want that guy out of my life!"

charlie is hysterical...this show is 100% 49 minutes in
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Emily on December 24, 2008, 11:08:39 AM
Quote from: wwwes on December 23, 2008, 08:35:49 PM
Quote from: jbissell on December 23, 2008, 08:32:51 PM
Tom and Spike sharing some Christmas cheer.
...is the best bit of holiday cheer I've heard all December long.

Aw! I couldn't agree more! So good - from Tom impersonating Spike, to Spike's humming & Tom asking if that was his ringer & then the joint caroling & the impending GOMP.

Happy Holidays!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Turf Out on December 24, 2008, 11:35:38 AM
Quote from: Patrick in Oregon on December 24, 2008, 10:57:34 AM
As soon as my podcast comes in, I will be making that into an MP3. That was great.

Yes! Could you post that on here after you make it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Taverner on December 24, 2008, 11:36:55 AM
Tom getting inspired by Neil Diamond's "Hell Yeah"

"Now I'm all fired up. I have no idea what that song was about. That song was the craziest thing I've ever heard."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on December 24, 2008, 12:08:40 PM
Worst Moment:

Wilhelmina's disparagement of Fordham University's non-existent hockey team preempting City Folk on WFUV.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on December 24, 2008, 12:15:05 PM
the best: even frederics found charlie to be totally nuts!  







PS tor_hershman...are YOU really charlie?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on December 24, 2008, 12:20:31 PM
Quote from: Old Port Richey on December 24, 2008, 11:35:38 AM
Quote from: Patrick in Oregon on December 24, 2008, 10:57:34 AM
As soon as my podcast comes in, I will be making that into an MP3. That was great.

Yes! Could you post that on here after you make it?

I'll ask Tom if it is OK to post and let you know.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: timmx on December 24, 2008, 12:41:13 PM
"Bowl? Alright, you lost me there."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on December 24, 2008, 01:24:57 PM
Post away!

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on December 24, 2008, 01:41:13 PM
I have a bit of non-FOT related work to do but I will try to have this up in a bit.

(...and, thanks Tom!)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: A.M. Thomas on December 24, 2008, 01:44:41 PM
One of the best moments:
A reference to "I saw your girlfriend at the Home Depot."










99¢.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on December 24, 2008, 01:51:39 PM
Steve from North Hollywood's call.  next time im in LA, im buying you a drink at Bird's.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on December 24, 2008, 03:42:03 PM
Hell Yeah (featuring Tom Scharpling) (http://www.box.net/shared/jqdid3er1l)

Happy *insert what you celebrate here* FOTs!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yaysarcasm on December 24, 2008, 11:35:40 PM
The best was hands down the revealing of the conspiracy against Jamie Kennedy. I haven't laughed like that since Coffin Talk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on December 24, 2008, 11:37:37 PM
I know Tom isn't too crazy about me right bout now
but I got to say last nights show was a tour de force.

Tom was killing everything in sight, it seems like I say that every other month
but last night was undeniable. I don't know man I don't got the words, they should've sent a poet.

I don't care if u don't like me Tom, I like u and I love the work
thanks for all the entertainment and the best to you and yours.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on December 24, 2008, 11:47:57 PM
Spencer of Spencer's Gifts chasing his impossible dream mini-drama had my dogs concerned for my health rolling off the couch, gasping.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on December 25, 2008, 06:11:32 AM
Quote from: AaronC on December 24, 2008, 09:49:12 AM
Hardware store lady HEAVE HO.

"Get the Schneider Brothers to avenge my deaath!!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on December 25, 2008, 01:19:51 PM
Quote from: yaysarcasm on December 24, 2008, 11:35:40 PM
The best was hands down the revealing of the conspiracy against Jamie Kennedy. I haven't laughed like that since Coffin Talk.

This goes deeper than you could ever know, Jamie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Turf Out on December 25, 2008, 01:36:53 PM
Quote from: Patrick in Oregon on December 24, 2008, 03:42:03 PM
Hell Yeah (featuring Tom Scharpling) (http://www.box.net/shared/jqdid3er1l)

Happy *insert what you celebrate here* FOTs!

thanks!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 26, 2008, 10:44:40 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on December 25, 2008, 01:19:51 PM
Quote from: yaysarcasm on December 24, 2008, 11:35:40 PM
The best was hands down the revealing of the conspiracy against Jamie Kennedy. I haven't laughed like that since Coffin Talk.

This goes deeper than you could ever know, Jamie.

That bit was killing me.  I needed to shop for a coffin, that's how much it was killing me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spreekemp on December 26, 2008, 10:53:11 AM
Oh my God! Fredericks and Charlie!!!! It was like Car Talk on Acid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 26, 2008, 01:51:17 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on December 24, 2008, 01:51:39 PM
Steve from North Hollywood's call.  next time im in LA, im buying you a drink at Bird's.

Thanks, Von Tito!  I will enjoy that drink, and all drinks that follow, no matter who pays for them  :P
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on December 26, 2008, 09:42:50 PM
Neil Diamond:  ...got a song to pass the day

Tom: Not this song
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 26, 2008, 09:51:49 PM
If I don't accomplish anything else in my life, I will always be able to point to December 23, 2008, the night I reminded Tom of that crazy Neil Diamond song. Finally, my life's work has meaning.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on December 26, 2008, 10:09:59 PM
(http://x818.com/junk/newportrichey.jpg)

its in florida, I think.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheIlluminati on December 26, 2008, 11:00:11 PM
From http://cityofnewportrichey.org/

Welcome to the OFFICIAL City of New Port Richey website.  New Port Richey is a pulsating residential community with a strong local government and an attractive historical downtown and Main Street. 

Pulsating? Who wrote this copy the guy from AVN News? Vivid video intern?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on December 29, 2008, 08:27:14 PM
I'm a few weeks behind, trying to get caught up today, and ew boy Dave your Dirtbomb's story had me in stitches. Good stuff.

A box  ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on December 30, 2008, 10:13:01 AM
"muscle powder shop"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on December 30, 2008, 10:35:43 AM
Quote from: Phantom Hugger on December 24, 2008, 11:47:57 PM
Spencer of Spencer's Gifts chasing his impossible dream mini-drama had my dogs concerned for my health rolling off the couch, gasping.

And that coming off of the Skin Flick call. I was dying!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yaysarcasm on December 30, 2008, 11:55:57 AM

That bit was killing me.  I needed to shop for a coffin, that's how much it was killing me.

You sound stupid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on December 30, 2008, 04:30:16 PM
Charlie: "Land sakes, get out of the house!!!!"

I sincerely doubt the guy in the original "When A Stranger Calls" used "Land sakes."

This had me bowled over....at work!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on December 30, 2008, 04:37:45 PM
it bugged me that charlie kept calling in (twice?  three times?) then going, "alright, ive gotta go, ive got stuff to do."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on December 30, 2008, 05:55:10 PM
Fredricks uncovering the great Mynah Birds conspiracy.

Tom: "How is it that in 40 years, it hasn't been released"

Fredricks: "Cause it's A LIE"

<pause while redmedicine literally throws off headphones to avoid spitting water onto computer screen>

Tom: "Fredricks is blowing my mind"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on December 30, 2008, 11:10:39 PM
Truth Ride!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on December 31, 2008, 12:11:23 AM
Tonight's roundtable Fredricks/Julie/Spike discussion, apparently remixed by Throbbing Gristle, set my world on fire.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ramsobot on December 31, 2008, 12:18:25 AM
"One Thousand Fights."

I have nothing more to add.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on December 31, 2008, 01:44:57 AM
the mad man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: guidedbyboognish on December 31, 2008, 06:52:19 AM
Travis Edgkin was Patton Oswalt wasn't he? Or am I an idiot?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on December 31, 2008, 09:27:01 AM
-Fredericks calling back later in the show, now full of doubt, identifying himself as "Fredericks...from New Port Richey?" And then asking if he would be alone on the air this time, but it wasn't clear if he was asking Tom or the voices in his head/on the phone.

-The air-horn rendition of the opening of "Black Diamond"

-Mike and Omar, sharing a bench and a song at the dog park

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on December 31, 2008, 09:43:07 AM
Quote from: Ramsobot on December 31, 2008, 12:18:25 AM
"One Thousand Fights."

I have nothing more to add.

Seconded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 31, 2008, 09:43:55 AM
Quote from: guidedbyboognish on December 31, 2008, 06:52:19 AM
Travis Edgkin was Patton Oswalt wasn't he? Or am I an idiot?

Not in this instance. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on December 31, 2008, 09:57:10 AM
Quote from: Wes on December 31, 2008, 09:27:01 AM

-The air-horn rendition of the opening of "Black Diamond"


Also seconded.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on December 31, 2008, 10:24:05 AM
im listening to the show right now.  i dont know what any of these comments mean (yet), but they make me wish i had called in last nite as previously planned.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lyle Hemmings on December 31, 2008, 10:38:52 AM
"Yeah, I'm still here, you sound like a robot" "We COULD BE robots, I meant to bring that up as a topic earlier. [goes back to rambling on about whatever]"

Fredericks' little detours always seem to catch me off guard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lyle Hemmings on December 31, 2008, 10:39:43 AM
Spike attempting to assert himself during Fredericks' Den was pretty great as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on December 31, 2008, 10:45:41 AM
Quote from: guidedbyboognish on December 31, 2008, 06:52:19 AM
Travis Edgkin was Patton Oswalt wasn't he? Or am I an idiot?


no, IT'S HIM. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stevekindof on December 31, 2008, 11:20:32 AM
Hugman's F1K was excellent, definite highpoint,  but didn't make me laugh out loud.

The Opening Patton-then-FOT LSD trip blew me away... but didn't make me LOL.

The Bush-shoe-throwing/Huffington Post heave-ho tickled me.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on December 31, 2008, 11:32:54 AM
"This is how it went, HUGMAN!"
-"Jake," as imagined by The Kid
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on December 31, 2008, 11:52:13 AM
Holy moly, Hugman's story was amaaaaaazing. That was a serious highlight. What a great call.

Hugman, please call in soon with more stories of 1000 Fights.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on December 31, 2008, 11:57:14 AM
There was not a weak second of last night's show. No highlight, it was all gold.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on December 31, 2008, 12:01:01 PM
Quote from: Gibby on December 31, 2008, 11:57:14 AM
There was not a weak second of last night's show. No highlight, it was all gold.
Exactly. I have been trying to come up with THE highlight too but the whole show was relentlessly entertaining.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on December 31, 2008, 12:58:25 PM
- the return of "oh, family..." (i missed the train twice!)






as the show progresses, im finding more and more reasons to kick myself for not listening live/calling in.  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on December 31, 2008, 01:00:34 PM
I find it funny that the night I call in admitting that my efforts to enjoy the NBA were thwarted by the horrific incompetence of my hometown team, this happens. (http://www.startribune.com/sports/wolves/36906559.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUqPk4DyCc75DiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiU)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 31, 2008, 01:30:29 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on December 31, 2008, 11:52:13 AM
Holy moly, Hugman's story was amaaaaaazing. That was a serious highlight. What a great call.

Hugman, please call in soon with more stories of 1000 Fights.

Yeah, I was on hold during this call considering whether or not to hang up since my stupid little entry for the topic was going to seem extra-pathetic following this story. Luckily for me, the guy with the airhorn called in and hanging up suddenly became a no-brainer.

By the end of that call, every single airhorn utterance was making me laugh to the point of breathlessness. And the call-back (the new equivalent of the Blue-induced snoring call-back?) was pretty funny too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yaysarcasm on December 31, 2008, 05:00:05 PM
I feel so stupid, I didn't realize who Travis was until he told Tom to hold on and yelled at his roommate. Hilarious stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on December 31, 2008, 08:39:21 PM
Seriously. Last night's show was out of this world good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 01, 2009, 04:23:28 AM
Hugman for sure!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on January 01, 2009, 03:17:34 PM
The FOT's are alright. I gotta say, and I know this is obvious, but TS is an absolute master at what he does.  He shaped that call and gave it all the drama that took it over the top.  Definite high point of my year - hitting what I'd consider an extra base hit with "two strikes against me."
More F1K in '09.  Happy New Year. 
Love (and, of course, Hugs)
Hugman
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cleveland jonah on January 02, 2009, 12:09:34 PM
Wasnt a huge fan of the patton call...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cleveland jonah on January 02, 2009, 12:56:34 PM
the airhorn thing was priceless
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on January 03, 2009, 04:20:41 AM
bing bang - cling clang! here's ding dong from dark horse by george harrison - from the beatles!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 03, 2009, 09:23:06 AM
Quote from: Sarah on December 31, 2008, 09:43:55 AM
Quote from: guidedbyboognish on December 31, 2008, 06:52:19 AM
Travis Edgkin was Patton Oswalt wasn't he? Or am I an idiot?

Not in this instance. 

I thought it was Zach Galifinakis.  Shows what I know...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on January 03, 2009, 02:16:01 PM
Hugman's call was super great. Between that and the Paterno story, December was a fine month for first timer's.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 03, 2009, 07:43:32 PM
Quote from: yaysarcasm on December 30, 2008, 11:55:57 AM

That bit was killing me.  I needed to shop for a coffin, that's how much it was killing me.

You sound stupid.

Hey man, I'm just sitting here with a cold beer, I had a hard day.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: syellow on January 04, 2009, 01:09:16 PM
The moment Tom dropped Julie into "The Cleansing" was pure gold
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on January 04, 2009, 07:30:32 PM
I love that Julie rolled right into it though, although she may have been the one to start with the turlet talk too so maybe it wasn't that good of a roll. More of a tumble?


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on January 04, 2009, 10:28:27 PM
In re The krazy kaller bonanza at the beginning:

It's like Tom was playing pinball, and he lit up multiball!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on January 04, 2009, 11:18:36 PM
Quote from: mike_b on January 04, 2009, 10:28:27 PM
In re The krazy kaller bonanza at the beginning:

It's like Tom was playing pinball, and he lit up multiball!

That is a spectacular simile that deserves some sort of reward. Sadly, I got nothin'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on January 05, 2009, 10:19:23 AM
"I eat a lot of pouch food now."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: elibraden on January 05, 2009, 12:01:37 PM
in a sea of laugh-out loud moments, "silly virus?!  what is this, mad magazine?!" stood out for me ... it was just something in that patented scharpling delivery, i think!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on January 05, 2009, 01:00:33 PM
Quote from: elibraden on January 05, 2009, 12:01:37 PM
in a sea of laugh-out loud moments, "silly virus?!  what is this, mad magazine?!" stood out for me ... it was just something in that patented scharpling delivery, i think!

Along those lines, I enjoyed Amy Beertent.

Also, Fredericks and the Fonzie scheme.

This show is perfect for my first day back at work.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on January 06, 2009, 12:48:30 AM
Quote from: Stupornaut on January 04, 2009, 11:18:36 PM
Quote from: mike_b on January 04, 2009, 10:28:27 PM
In re The krazy kaller bonanza at the beginning:

It's like Tom was playing pinball, and he lit up multiball!

That is a spectacular simile that deserves some sort of reward. Sadly, I got nothin'.

That really was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on January 06, 2009, 07:32:45 PM
Quote from: erechoveraker on January 04, 2009, 07:30:32 PM
I love that Julie rolled right into it though, although she may have been the one to start with the turlet talk too so maybe it wasn't that good of a roll. More of a tumble?




I said bullshit. I didn't know that word was off limits and I meant it in an academic kind of way. I couldn't have said why at the time and I don't remember what bullshit prompted the word to come out of my mouth, but I never use that word as a swear word. What is radio friendly word that means approximately the same thing?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on January 06, 2009, 07:50:15 PM
Malarkey, you turlet mouth :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on January 06, 2009, 07:59:21 PM
Oh! You are too kind! I am supremely grateful to you! I could have cracked a thesaurus, but I like to get words straight from the horse when I can. Malarky, in addition to meaning approximately the same thing as bullshit, sounds much better rolling off the tongue. I am indebted to you until the day I die*!
















































*about 45 seconds from now when I forget that I said that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on January 06, 2009, 08:09:24 PM
As your (un)official RoTY campaign manager, I say you're welcome. Use it tonight for bonus points!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 06, 2009, 10:48:52 PM
I prefer 'flim flam and hokum', as the old mattress King Al 'Up in that' from the Daily Show's early days would say.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on January 06, 2009, 11:23:08 PM
I think "nonsense" works well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: driz on January 06, 2009, 11:54:03 PM
Roger Kaputnik
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pinky on January 07, 2009, 05:59:18 AM
PBR's creepy laugh at the end of the new intro is going to make me squirm everytime I listen to the show now..  I love it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chris v on January 07, 2009, 09:26:05 AM
Fredericks getting a visit from his Ghost of Best Show Future (Fred from Queens).

And FINALLY getting an on-air glimpse into Mike's show! Hard-R Radio!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 07, 2009, 09:28:00 AM
I REALLY wanted Mike to call Tom "son."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on January 07, 2009, 10:05:24 AM
Quote from: chris v on January 07, 2009, 09:26:05 AM
FINALLY getting an on-air glimpse into Mike's show! Hard-R Radio!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on January 07, 2009, 12:12:50 PM
Am I the only one who thinks the new intro was a bit TOO busy?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on January 07, 2009, 12:27:30 PM
Korvettes!

The new intro's HOT! ( and a little busy )

Mikes Show!

what to leave behind in 2009? H-Man.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Turf Out on January 07, 2009, 12:33:21 PM
Quote from: snogrog on January 07, 2009, 12:12:50 PM
Am I the only one who thinks the new intro was a bit TOO busy?

I think it's just lovely. Great job Chris L.!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on January 07, 2009, 12:43:31 PM
Quote from: snogrog on January 07, 2009, 12:12:50 PM
Am I the only one who thinks the new intro was a bit TOO busy?

No.  But I also dislike change, so probably that's why I'm being critical.  In a while, I likely won't mind it a bit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on January 07, 2009, 12:54:03 PM
Quote from: Sarah on January 07, 2009, 12:43:31 PM
Quote from: snogrog on January 07, 2009, 12:12:50 PM
Am I the only one who thinks the new intro was a bit TOO busy?

No.  But I also dislike change, so probably that's why I'm being critical.  In a while, I likely won't mind it a bit.

I'm just glad he left in "gingivitis".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on January 07, 2009, 12:55:27 PM
Yeah, I was very happy that was kept.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on January 07, 2009, 01:02:56 PM
I'm only four minutes in, but TV Eye coming screaming out of the box right after the theme song actually put a lump in my throat.

(I won't talk about the personal highlight for me in the first two minutes. ;))
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on January 07, 2009, 01:05:39 PM
The two best moments:
1. "Let's go for a soda!" (excellent rendition)
2. "This is disgusting. Heave ho."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on January 07, 2009, 01:07:21 PM
Quote from: Stupornaut on January 07, 2009, 12:54:03 PM
Quote from: Sarah on January 07, 2009, 12:43:31 PM
Quote from: snogrog on January 07, 2009, 12:12:50 PM
Am I the only one who thinks the new intro was a bit TOO busy?

No.  But I also dislike change, so probably that's why I'm being critical.  In a while, I likely won't mind it a bit.

I'm just glad he left in "gingivitis".

agreed. No I don't mean to knock it (more like, constructive criticism), i'm all for the intro adapting as time goes on. I just had a hard time hearing a lot of the jokes...

as for the best moments I heard:

1. The woman saying "Oh your voice kinda turns me on when i talk to you."
2. Tom's uncanny ability at stringing together a Fredricks' "call" using just the soundboard to confuse that other caller.
3. And obviously, "The Mike Show on WFMU" and his revealing of why he asks Tom what the topic is each week before the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on January 07, 2009, 01:11:47 PM
Quote from: snogrog on January 07, 2009, 01:07:21 PM
as for the best moments I heard:

1. The woman saying "Oh your voice kinda turns me on when i talk to you."

yes yes yes, that's the one i was referring to. "this is disgusting. heave ho."
made my entire night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on January 07, 2009, 01:18:49 PM
Mike's Show was great.

Not to mention Mozart and Orson Welles.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on January 07, 2009, 01:30:19 PM
Just for the record, last night's topic on my show was: New Year's Resolutions (in bed). I deliberately toned it down for Tom's show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 07, 2009, 01:31:35 PM
Mike's Show is fantastic, the only problem with it is that only Mike and the current caller can hear it, making it difficult to achieve any discussion continuity.

I am so proud and honored to still be a part of the theme song, and they upped my enthusiasm level!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 07, 2009, 01:38:46 PM
Spike's sad, quiet "He's drunk" near the end of the Fredericks vs. Soundboard Fredericks vs. Spike call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 07, 2009, 02:55:14 PM
I loved orson welles.  and every time tom played with the fredericks soundboard.

worst moment (not really), calling in and mike said my phone was bad.  so I walked down the street & called but no answer.  I went to get groceries instead.  otherwise, a definite sign that last nite was not my time to call in.   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on January 07, 2009, 04:18:43 PM
On a purely selfish level,  I was honored to hear myself (David from DC) in the new theme song, and also delighted that the theme ended with PBR's haunting Mozart-esque laugh, which, although surely not intended to be a shout-out to the Amadeus video I made for the contest, nonetheless made me smile and do a troll dance in my basement apartment.

On a less selfish level, the entire Babe Ruth sequence was hilarious. 
"No, a lead bat."   

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jouster on January 07, 2009, 04:29:51 PM
Quote from: snogrog on January 07, 2009, 01:07:21 PM
Quote from: Stupornaut on January 07, 2009, 12:54:03 PM
Quote from: Sarah on January 07, 2009, 12:43:31 PM
Quote from: snogrog on January 07, 2009, 12:12:50 PM
Am I the only one who thinks the new intro was a bit TOO busy?

No.  But I also dislike change, so probably that's why I'm being critical.  In a while, I likely won't mind it a bit.

I'm just glad he left in "gingivitis".

agreed. No I don't mean to knock it (more like, constructive criticism), i'm all for the intro adapting as time goes on. I just had a hard time hearing a lot of the jokes...

I love it.  We're going to be hearing this thing every week for a while.  The business allows for density of material - we'll hear new things every time we listen.  Chris L upped his game and I approve.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on January 07, 2009, 04:35:03 PM
Just to clarify again, that is indeed the "other" Chris L who does the theme.  The one who hasn't logged a horrifying amount of chat time instead of working on something cool.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on January 07, 2009, 05:38:35 PM
"he's no robert trujillo."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on January 07, 2009, 08:05:07 PM
1. Dogmo the Cat

2. Tom's complete 108 concerning Bob Levels
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on January 07, 2009, 08:21:18 PM
I think I like Fredericks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on January 07, 2009, 08:31:58 PM
Quote from: Colin, Wolf King of LA on January 07, 2009, 08:05:07 PM
1. Dogmo the Cat


We call our cat Herc-mo much of the time. (Like Hercules)

I like picturing Tom and Dogmo deep in conversation.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on January 07, 2009, 08:47:23 PM
"Hey Michele, if this whole presidency thing doesn't work out - give me a call."
A caller from early on in the show's email to the first lady-elect.

and

"Hey thats that guy's cat"
Adam from New York (?) quick witted response to Tom playing the Fredericks Soundboard 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on January 08, 2009, 10:44:46 AM
I was interested to learn that John Wilkes Booth is in heaven.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on January 08, 2009, 10:51:51 AM
Quote from: Sarah on January 08, 2009, 10:44:46 AM
I was interested to learn that John Wilkes Booth is in heaven.

I believe it was only vaguely referred to as "the afterlife," wasn't it?  Although surely the Professor from Gilligan's Island fronting a Pavement tribute band is someone's idea of heaven. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisL_nyc on January 08, 2009, 11:20:13 AM
 Yay ! Theme song Chris L here . Glad some people like the new jam - i struggled with the too busy thing for a long time and finally said the heck with it - just cram it full . I was going for the audio equivalent of the Tim and Eric awesome show opening - only forced into the constraints of the best show theme .
   I had loads more clips and callers that i just couldnt fit in - and i didnt want to make it any longer.  i think 2 minutes is already pushing it . There are still problems with it that i might be able to tweak before i mail the actual CD to the big guy . Ive listened to it about 4 billlion times - it really made me cringe at first - but its grown on me .

xo
themesongchrisL
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on January 08, 2009, 11:44:22 AM
ThemeSongChris -

I think it's fantastic. It's dense, but it lends itself to repeated listens.

Thanks for doing it!

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 08, 2009, 11:53:03 AM
i heard it for the first time this morning (i missed it originally tuesday nite) and loved it; it's busy in a good way.  for new listeners its possibly confusing, but new listeners eventually turn into old listeners. 

dont change it too much. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on January 08, 2009, 11:59:31 AM
The new theme is great, partly because it is hugely inclusive of all the people (other than just Tom) who also make the show great.  So many great people and so many great memories.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on January 08, 2009, 12:07:50 PM
Quote from: Chris L on January 08, 2009, 10:51:51 AM
I believe it was only vaguely referred to as "the afterlife," wasn't it?  Although surely the Professor from Gilligan's Island fronting a Pavement tribute band is someone's idea of heaven.

I thought there was a reference to "the other place" in connection with a guy thought of as bad (I can't remember which), so I figured this was heaven.  But I was rinsing dishes at the time, so I might have misheard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on January 08, 2009, 12:14:51 PM
Quote from: chrisL_nyc on January 08, 2009, 11:20:13 AM
Yay ! Theme song Chris L here . Glad some people like the new jam - i struggled with the too busy thing for a long time and finally said the heck with it - just cram it full . I was going for the audio equivalent of the Tim and Eric awesome show opening - only forced into the constraints of the best show theme .
   I had loads more clips and callers that i just couldnt fit in - and i didnt want to make it any longer.  i think 2 minutes is already pushing it . There are still problems with it that i might be able to tweak before i mail the actual CD to the big guy . Ive listened to it about 4 billlion times - it really made me cringe at first - but its grown on me .

xo
themesongchrisL

I love it (naturally).  If you were to tweak anything, the only thing it could use is some fiddling with the levels on a few of the calls so you can hear them better.

Awesome job.

hugs
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on January 08, 2009, 12:41:43 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 07, 2009, 01:38:46 PM
Spike's sad, quiet "He's drunk" near the end of the Fredericks vs. Soundboard Fredericks vs. Spike call.

Also the Freddy Kruger joke that no one acknowledged and the "he stealing my thunder" leading up to it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 08, 2009, 02:03:53 PM
Tuesday's show inspired an unintentional malapropism: I said 'Orwellian' when referring to a very large person, but I meant Orson Wellesian. 

'If you want a picture of the future, imagine a very large man eating ice cream....FOREVER!'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on January 08, 2009, 02:25:06 PM
TS Chris L, I love the new theme.  Because I'm in it!!!  Which is seriously one of the greatest honors I have ever received and also probably the best birthday present.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 08, 2009, 02:36:24 PM
oh yeah...that reminds me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on January 08, 2009, 02:43:13 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on January 08, 2009, 02:36:24 PM
oh yeah...that reminds me.

Is it your birthday?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on January 08, 2009, 04:42:41 PM
Okay having listened to the new intro through actual speakers (rather than terrible built in audio from a power mac) the theme sounds MUCH better than I originally thought. So I now officially am a fan of it! The Best Show...IT'S...EVOLLLVINGGGGG!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on January 08, 2009, 04:45:44 PM
And having just started the podcast, a moment I loved but didn't know about earlier:

The beginning of the show GOMP with a young Petey. Fantastic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on January 08, 2009, 05:13:16 PM
It was a great night for thoroughly put-out hipsters from Brooklyn.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on January 08, 2009, 05:38:40 PM
There is lots to love in the new theme song. And it keeps getting better with each listen.

One highlight for me is AP Mike promising honorary degrees in Sociology and Anthropology to dedicated Wireheads upon completion of the series.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 08, 2009, 05:41:16 PM
Quote from: Groteface Killah on January 08, 2009, 02:25:06 PM
TS Chris L, I love the new theme.  Because I'm in it!!!  Which is seriously one of the greatest honors I have ever received and also probably the best birthday present.

I feel similarly about being included, even though it's not my birthday.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on January 08, 2009, 05:45:30 PM
I'm just finishing up the show. The Cardiff Giant is killing me.

My Dad was always trying to get us over to Cooperstown to see that thing on display. Mom was pretty good about preventing that road trip.

Mom: "Why in the world would we go there, Kevin?"
Dad: "The Cardiff Giant!"
(Silence. Eyes roll.)
Dad: "Chris and I could go!"
Me: "Where is Cooperstown again?"


Quote from: hugman on January 08, 2009, 05:13:16 PM
It was a great night for thoroughly put-out hipsters from Brooklyn.

Everyone's got something to say about Brooklyn.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on January 08, 2009, 05:58:58 PM
Quote from: Spoony on January 08, 2009, 05:45:30 PM
I'm just finishing up the show. The Cardiff Giant is killing me.

My Dad was always trying to get us over to Cooperstown to see that thing on display. Mom was pretty good about preventing that road trip.

Mom: "Why in the world would we go there, Kevin?"
Dad: "The Cardiff Giant!"
(Silence. Eyes roll.)
Dad: "Chris and I could go!"
Me: "Where is Cooperstown again?"


Which Cardiff Giant is on display in Cooperstown? The original fake or the plaster replica P. T. Barnum had made?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 08, 2009, 06:00:29 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on January 08, 2009, 05:58:58 PM
Quote from: Spoony on January 08, 2009, 05:45:30 PM
I'm just finishing up the show. The Cardiff Giant is killing me.

My Dad was always trying to get us over to Cooperstown to see that thing on display. Mom was pretty good about preventing that road trip.

Mom: "Why in the world would we go there, Kevin?"
Dad: "The Cardiff Giant!"
(Silence. Eyes roll.)
Dad: "Chris and I could go!"
Me: "Where is Cooperstown again?"


Which Cardiff Giant is on display in Cooperstown? The original fake or the plaster replica P. T. Barnum had made fake of the fake?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on January 08, 2009, 07:37:29 PM
Quote from: Spoony on January 08, 2009, 05:45:30 PM



Quote from: hugman on January 08, 2009, 05:13:16 PM
It was a great night for thoroughly put-out hipsters from Brooklyn.

Everyone's got something to say about Brooklyn.




I said nothing about Brooklyn.  I love Brooklyn. Two of my best friends live in Park Slope and my favorite breakfast in the world can be found in Williamsburg.  I was talking about two callers from this week's show, both of which were from brooklyn.  Just 'cause you live in Brooklyn, doesn't mean you're a put-out hipster. I live in WeirdOWood. That doesn't make me a tranny hooker.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: adamfromohio on January 08, 2009, 08:18:06 PM
I can't believe no one has mentioned Julie's getting Heave-Ho'ed over taking liberties with Dogmo's gender.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on January 08, 2009, 08:57:04 PM
I've been to Cardiff, and there's one guy that works at a pub right by the Millennium Stadium that's 6'7".

Apparently, he's not the Cardiff Giant that spoke to Tom, who sounded like the Gorch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on January 08, 2009, 11:18:34 PM
Quote from: samir on January 08, 2009, 08:57:04 PM
Apparently, he's not the Cardiff Giant that spoke to Tom, who sounded like the Gorch.

Samir, you may be correct. No disrespect intended.
The Cardiff Giant and the Gorch sound nothing like each other. 
Thank you in advance for helping to keep that fourth wall from crashing in on me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Erik on January 09, 2009, 02:32:46 AM
That Petey GOMP killed me. I had to hit the archive repeatedly for it. Anyone know what show it's from?

*edit*

Nevermind. just saw it in the GOMP thread.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on January 09, 2009, 02:40:33 AM
Quote from: hugman on January 08, 2009, 07:37:29 PM

I said nothing about Brooklyn.  I love Brooklyn. Two of my best friends live in Park Slope and my favorite breakfast in the world can be found in Williamsburg.  I was talking about two callers from this week's show, both of which were from brooklyn.  Just 'cause you live in Brooklyn, doesn't mean you're a put-out hipster. I live in WeirdOWood. That doesn't make me a tranny hooker.


We'll settle this the only way Brooklyn and Hollywood can ever settle anything, and that is with an American Apparel face-off. The person to look the most unsettling in the least amount of clothes (yet still be allowed in a store) wins, and their city TAKES IT ALL.

Quote from: B_Buster on January 08, 2009, 05:58:58 PM

Which Cardiff Giant is on display in Cooperstown? The original fake or the plaster replica P. T. Barnum had made?


The original Cardiff Giant was on display at the Farmers Museum in Cooperstown. I don't know if it still is or has completely disintegrated yet, or been moved to anything more exciting as a Farmers Museum.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Fido on January 09, 2009, 03:04:18 AM
Quote from: hugman on January 08, 2009, 07:37:29 PM
I live in WeirdOWood. That doesn't make me a tranny hooker.

So you claim. But how can we be sure?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on January 09, 2009, 09:46:03 AM
I laughed really hard at the Canadian doofus's enthusiastic - and completely, completely inaccurate - rendition of "Go For a Soda", a song that's been in heavy rotation on Canadian classic rock radio for 25 years or so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylncpJy5Rc

A pretty good song, and the video is notable for the baffling casting choice of the lead. I'm plenty proud of Kim Mitchell.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 09, 2009, 09:59:43 AM
Quote from: Spoony on January 09, 2009, 02:40:33 AM
We'll settle this the only way Brooklyn and Hollywood can ever settle anything, and that is with an American Apparel face-off. The person to look the most unsettling in the least amount of clothes (yet still be allowed in a store) wins, and their city TAKES IT ALL.

better make it neutral, Spoony: Urban Outfitters (straight outta philly). 

AA has LA alliances. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on January 09, 2009, 11:00:03 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on January 09, 2009, 09:59:43 AM

better make it neutral, Spoony: Urban Outfitters (straight outta philly). 

AA has LA alliances. 

I hear your concerns Baron. But there is one third party who has a foot on both coasts and loves gross thighs: Vice Magazine.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on January 09, 2009, 11:11:28 AM
Quote from: Bryan on January 09, 2009, 09:46:03 AM
I laughed really hard at the Canadian doofus's enthusiastic - and completely, completely inaccurate - rendition of "Go For a Soda", a song that's been in heavy rotation on Canadian classic rock radio for 25 years or so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylncpJy5Rc

A pretty good song, and the video is notable for the baffling casting choice of the lead. I'm plenty proud of Kim Mitchell.


Canadians take the edge out of sXe with supreme panache. I salute you!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on January 09, 2009, 11:44:19 AM
My favourite part was Tom being initially suspicious of Mike in Manhattan's call about the bowling alley in White House, then doing a U-turn when presented with the image of John McCain in a climbing wall helmet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on January 09, 2009, 03:20:47 PM
Quote from: Spoony on January 09, 2009, 11:00:03 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on January 09, 2009, 09:59:43 AM

better make it neutral, Spoony: Urban Outfitters (straight outta philly). 

AA has LA alliances. 

I hear your concerns Baron. But there is one third party who has a foot on both coasts and loves gross thighs: Vice Magazine.

May the best Don't win?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on January 09, 2009, 03:23:10 PM
"This guy Fredericks is blowing up my spot"

Tom's use of the soundboard on that call was amazing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on January 09, 2009, 03:39:31 PM
Quote from: hugman on January 09, 2009, 03:20:47 PM

May the best Don't win?


Yes. They hold to the idiom that with some games, you play to lose. A "race to the bottom, if you will."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on January 09, 2009, 03:48:33 PM
Tom's rendition of the canadian fellow's rendition of "let's get a soda" (double duty post for this and get ready to meet my little friend thread) made me laugh very out loud.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on January 09, 2009, 03:56:09 PM
Quote from: Bryan on January 09, 2009, 09:46:03 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QylncpJy5Rc

A pretty good song, and the video is notable for the baffling casting choice of the lead. I'm plenty proud of Kim Mitchell.

What the hell.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Fido on January 09, 2009, 05:05:31 PM
Quote from: Sarah on January 07, 2009, 12:43:31 PM
Quote from: snogrog on January 07, 2009, 12:12:50 PM
Am I the only one who thinks the new intro was a bit TOO busy?

No.  But I also dislike change, so probably that's why I'm being critical.  In a while, I likely won't mind it a bit.

Maybe I am the same way, a little bit. I loved the new intro -- it really brings the show into 2009, and Tom is correct, its crowdedness does lend itself to repeated listening. At the same time, I miss little things like:

Tentpole show!
Get off my phone
Petey
and other features of Best Shows past.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete from oz on January 09, 2009, 07:14:32 PM
So many great things in this show: the Petey GOMP, the all in Fredricks soundboard call and the "heave ho" to the lady that got turned on. 

My two favourites: The bit about tightening the purse strings but not cutting off the premium Kid from Brooklyn website and the Mike Show.

What an awesome start to year. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on January 10, 2009, 11:21:33 AM
Tom's McCain impression is highly underrated. Gets me EVERY TIME.

So yeah, the little McCain reference during the Obama conversation takes the cake for me. And the Adam from New York/Fredricks of New Port Richey call. The "if you don't have a body" line...

I'm really feeling bad for Spike though. He sounded defeated.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iforgotmymantra on January 11, 2009, 07:42:34 PM
Going back to the Zak G show I thought Tom responding to "..this crazy idea that shopping can make you happy" with "it makes me a little happy" was just the best. Well underplayed imo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pizzaparty on January 11, 2009, 09:06:29 PM
Tom calling into the Mike show!! Couldn't stop laughing.  The brush off at the end!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mr. wolfsheim on January 11, 2009, 10:01:39 PM
The Cardiff Giant getting sad when talking about Rick the bassist from The Pavement cover band.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on January 11, 2009, 10:33:57 PM
Quote from: Martin on January 07, 2009, 01:18:49 PM
Mike's Show was great.


So great.

Mike:  You have a . . . following.

Tom:  Oh thanks!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on January 12, 2009, 02:51:20 AM
Quote from: Spoony on January 09, 2009, 11:00:03 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on January 09, 2009, 09:59:43 AM

better make it neutral, Spoony: Urban Outfitters (straight outta philly). 

AA has LA alliances. 

I hear your concerns Baron. But there is one third party who has a foot on both coasts and loves gross thighs: Vice Magazine.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/ejhuggins/Picture2-1.png)
Consider the gauntlet thrown.
Your move, Spoony.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on January 12, 2009, 02:55:47 PM
Bummed to lose Mike Sajak from the intro.

Sigh.

-Ajax
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on January 12, 2009, 02:56:47 PM
Quote from: mostlymeat on January 12, 2009, 02:55:47 PM
Bummed to lose Mike Sajak from the intro.

Sigh.

-Ajax

I should say that I love the new intro, but I will miss Mike's 'I'll get it, you'll hear it'.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 12, 2009, 03:31:44 PM
I laughed myself silly at the Ouija board ghost stabbing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on January 12, 2009, 10:16:30 PM
The DIY labeling of a toaster oven, with a sticker saying "Tom Scharpling".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pinky on January 13, 2009, 11:24:06 AM
I got a feeling we will be hearing about nem eagles tonight!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on January 13, 2009, 11:10:48 PM
Adult Video Awards
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on January 14, 2009, 12:32:23 AM
A hot dog vendor never leaves his cart.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on January 14, 2009, 04:36:01 AM
Everything.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 14, 2009, 04:40:06 AM
Quote from: Stupornaut on January 14, 2009, 04:36:01 AM
Everything.

Seconded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on January 14, 2009, 06:53:41 AM
Micknick Pickmicknick.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Moondog on January 14, 2009, 07:22:32 AM
The elusive double "heave-ho"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 14, 2009, 08:17:51 AM
Tom:  Who's good here, Mike?

(pause)

Tom:  Who's good here, Mike? ... FMU, you're on the air.

Fat Freddy:  Hey.  Hey, this is Fat Freddy*, up in Maine.

Tom: uuuuooooooh, I don't like this.





*I'm not joking one bit.  That guy is my dad.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 14, 2009, 08:29:20 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on January 14, 2009, 08:17:51 AM
Tom:  Who's good here, Mike?

(pause)

Tom:  Who's good here, Mike? ... FMU, you're on the air.

Fat Freddy:  Hey.  Hey, this is Fat Freddy*, up in Maine.

Tom: uuuuooooooh, I don't like this.





*I'm not joking one bit.  That guy is my dad.

I really think Fat Freddy was Patton
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 14, 2009, 08:47:35 AM
Speaking of Patton, I had to listen to the 12/30/2008 show about three times before it dawned on me that the guy who called in early on, talking about how he needs "those FMU-Bucks!" was Patton.

Furthermore, Patton would probably be very upset with that run-on sentence I just wrote.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 14, 2009, 09:17:34 AM
"God help me, I'm gonna fight this guy."

And I love how Paul always says exactly what I'm thinking.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chris v on January 14, 2009, 09:21:13 AM
Best: PFT in studio, Tom's story of Apple's geniuses redeeming themselves and their titles

Worst: hearing Petey has taken up smoking, even after all those years of Tom's puberty chaperoning!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on January 14, 2009, 10:37:05 AM
Ever hear of David Duke?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 14, 2009, 10:41:10 AM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on January 14, 2009, 10:37:05 AM
Ever hear of David Duke?

I can't believe there's another FOT in Wilmington. My jaw dropped when you said where you were a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on January 14, 2009, 10:53:24 AM
Quote from: Pidgeon on January 14, 2009, 10:41:10 AM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on January 14, 2009, 10:37:05 AM
Ever hear of David Duke?

I can't believe there's another FOT in Wilmington. My jaw dropped when you said where you were a few weeks ago.

long time listener. i'll email you at the address you have listed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on January 14, 2009, 11:00:23 AM
Live action Robotic Stooges.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 14, 2009, 11:46:06 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on January 14, 2009, 11:00:23 AM
Live action Robotic Stooges.

That's "ro-but."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on January 14, 2009, 11:46:56 AM
and i'll second the micknickpickmicknick. sent me into oxygen bankruptcy.

and regarding the gourmet hot dog cart, i love the concept of the tuxedo on the vendor as well as the patron. like a dress code to even approach the thing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on January 14, 2009, 11:56:56 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 14, 2009, 11:46:06 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on January 14, 2009, 11:00:23 AM
Live action Robotic Stooges.

That's "ro-but."

Yes, the Dr. Zoidberg pronunciation made it even more hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Myles on January 14, 2009, 12:07:23 PM
That episode flew by, I loved every minute of it
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on January 14, 2009, 12:35:24 PM
the Best Show as Jazz, especially the Spike trombone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on January 14, 2009, 12:44:07 PM
Quote from: Gregory on January 14, 2009, 12:35:24 PM
the Best Show as Jazz, especially the Spike trombone.

Tom does a quite good trumpet impression.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on January 14, 2009, 01:11:28 PM
I don't want aliens checking out Repo Man and thinking that's us

Haha!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on January 14, 2009, 02:31:19 PM
"I'm going to turn you into the world's largest and dumbest hot-dog."

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sveden on January 14, 2009, 03:05:02 PM
I didn't find Tompkins very funny last night. I haven't seen crap besides Mr. Show cause I don't do TV so what do I know. I might have to download a few episodes and see what "Best Week" is like.

I really enjoyed hearing the realization spreading across both their faces when wondering if the Robot-Stooges was animated or live action.

/edit I just noticed that the last time that Tompkins was on the show a topic covered was "Feeling Sorry For Things You Shouldn't Feel Sorry For" and last night the topic was "I was wrong and I'd like to apologize".

Coincidence?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 14, 2009, 03:41:06 PM
"You want to take it outside?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on January 14, 2009, 03:52:51 PM
Quote from: Sveden on January 14, 2009, 03:05:02 PM
I didn't find Tompkins very funny last night. I haven't seen crap besides Mr. Show cause I don't do TV so what do I know. I might have to download a few episodes and see what "Best Week" is like.

Check out his standup CD, too. It's called "Impersonal" and is rather ace.

Also, Spike as jazz was great, and "My son, Slash, like that guy in Slash's Snakepit"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on January 14, 2009, 03:58:11 PM
oh, and Mike, have you seen Bodyguard: A New Beginning (2008)?

another for your collection of Bodyguard themed films.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/zjgzup.jpg)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on January 14, 2009, 04:24:41 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 14, 2009, 03:41:06 PM
"You want to take it outside?"

"You think you're better than me?"

I've been loving apMike's recently-expanded role on the show.  He's really bringing it.  Well done, Mike!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 14, 2009, 05:59:34 PM
Tom's handling of the unwelcome return of the riddle guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on January 14, 2009, 06:30:37 PM
I have to say, I loved Tom's frustration with Paul cursing AND his reaction to Paul's reaction to hearing about Alyssa Milano.

Also, the whole hot dog cart guy call was gold from beginning to end.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 15, 2009, 12:15:48 AM
Quote from: samir on January 14, 2009, 03:52:51 PM
Quote from: Sveden on January 14, 2009, 03:05:02 PM
I didn't find Tompkins very funny last night. I haven't seen crap besides Mr. Show cause I don't do TV so what do I know. I might have to download a few episodes and see what "Best Week" is like.

Check out his standup CD, too. It's called "Impersonal" and is rather ace.

Also, Spike as jazz was great, and "My son, Slash, like that guy in Slash's Snakepit"

Spike as Jazz caused me to laugh so loudly and harshly that I scared the hell out of my roommates.  Priceless.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on January 15, 2009, 12:37:43 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 14, 2009, 05:59:34 PM
Tom's handling of the unwelcome return of the riddle guy.

Just how long has the riddle guy been calling?  And is he also the payola guy?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: A.M. Thomas on January 15, 2009, 02:19:01 AM
Worst moment of Tuesday night's show:

No return of Joey Levels.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 15, 2009, 06:24:00 AM
Quote from: yesno on January 15, 2009, 12:37:43 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 14, 2009, 05:59:34 PM
Tom's handling of the unwelcome return of the riddle guy.

Just how long has the riddle guy been calling?  And is he also the payola guy?

I don't know if he's the payola guy. He called and told that same riddle for a couple of weeks running awhile ago - probably 2005 or 2006. I can't remember exactly when it was.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on January 15, 2009, 06:48:35 AM
The riddle will pay off in the long run, in Wire-like fashion.  We'll probably find out the answer in the last episode and it will cause Tom's world to implode.   

Unless someone remembers the answer posted here on the board a few years ago. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 15, 2009, 08:18:37 AM
Quote from: samir on January 14, 2009, 03:58:11 PM
oh, and Mike, have you seen Bodyguard: A New Beginning (2008)?

another for your collection of Bodyguard themed films.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/zjgzup.jpg)



And another from Steve and Nate, with love ...

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/d47cd8af2c/the-bodyguard-from-typecastproductions-and-nate-hartley




Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on January 15, 2009, 08:40:33 AM
Fredricks-as-jazz (trumpet was spot on).

BUT the tremendous amount of sympathy directed towards GG Allin takes the cake.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on January 15, 2009, 08:46:10 AM
Quote from: Chris L on January 15, 2009, 06:48:35 AM
The riddle will pay off in the long run, in Wire-like fashion.  We'll probably find out the answer in the last episode and it will cause Tom's world to implode.   

Unless someone remembers the answer posted here on the board a few years ago. 

I'll keep mum.  I embarrassed myself enough on this subject last Tuesday.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on January 15, 2009, 09:34:11 AM
Quote from: samir on January 14, 2009, 03:58:11 PM
oh, and Mike, have you seen Bodyguard: A New Beginning (2008)?

another for your collection of Bodyguard themed films.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/zjgzup.jpg)



No, Samir, I have't seen any of the Bodyguard movies (including My Bodyguard). My questions were a not too subtle hint that Mr. Tompkins might consider investing in one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on January 15, 2009, 05:19:59 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 15, 2009, 06:24:00 AM
Quote from: yesno on January 15, 2009, 12:37:43 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 14, 2009, 05:59:34 PM
Tom's handling of the unwelcome return of the riddle guy.

Just how long has the riddle guy been calling?  And is he also the payola guy?

I don't know if he's the payola guy. He called and told that same riddle for a couple of weeks running awhile ago - probably 2005 or 2006. I can't remember exactly when it was.

I'm on the fence about riddle guy, but payola guy never failed to make me laugh. Hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on January 15, 2009, 05:30:21 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on January 15, 2009, 05:19:59 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 15, 2009, 06:24:00 AM
Quote from: yesno on January 15, 2009, 12:37:43 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 14, 2009, 05:59:34 PM
Tom's handling of the unwelcome return of the riddle guy.

Just how long has the riddle guy been calling?  And is he also the payola guy?

I don't know if he's the payola guy. He called and told that same riddle for a couple of weeks running awhile ago - probably 2005 or 2006. I can't remember exactly when it was.

I'm on the fence about riddle guy, but payola guy never failed to make me laugh. Hilarious.

The payola guy was Kid Kansas.  I am pretty sure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on January 15, 2009, 09:45:53 PM
just listened to whole show last night.
spike jazz joke was awesome.
I was still laughing at Tom's impression of Paul's lustful grunting this morning when I got up.

Also, there was a new great Tom-repeating-something-in-disgust moment: CUPCAKES!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on January 15, 2009, 11:33:58 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on January 15, 2009, 05:30:21 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on January 15, 2009, 05:19:59 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 15, 2009, 06:24:00 AM
Quote from: yesno on January 15, 2009, 12:37:43 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 14, 2009, 05:59:34 PM
Tom's handling of the unwelcome return of the riddle guy.

Just how long has the riddle guy been calling?  And is he also the payola guy?

I don't know if he's the payola guy. He called and told that same riddle for a couple of weeks running awhile ago - probably 2005 or 2006. I can't remember exactly when it was.

I'm on the fence about riddle guy, but payola guy never failed to make me laugh. Hilarious.

The payola guy was Kid Kansas.  I am pretty sure.

I've been told multiple times by multiple people who Payola guy is, and I forget every time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on January 16, 2009, 10:22:07 AM
Tom: FMU, you're on the air!
Fredricks: Tommy?!
Tom: Yeah, who's this?
Fredricks: FREDRICKS!
Tom: (muttering) oh brother...
Fredricks: Heyyyyy brotha!
Tom: No...I didn't say "hey brother" I said "OH brother!"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 16, 2009, 10:53:18 AM
Quote from: snogrog on January 16, 2009, 10:22:07 AM
Tom: FMU, you're on the air!
Fredricks: Tommy?!
Tom: Yeah, who's this?
Fredricks: FREDRICKS!
Tom: (muttering) oh brother...
Fredricks: Heyyyyy brotha!
Tom: No...I didn't say "hey brother" I said "OH brother!"



and Tom's giggle when he said it.  that gives me the giggles.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spacepope on January 16, 2009, 01:20:04 PM
Quote from: A.M. Thomas on January 15, 2009, 02:19:01 AM
Worst moment of Tuesday night's show:

No return of Joey Levels.

Ha! Joey Levels was great. Was that just last week or early 2006? I listen to a lot of the archives so occasionally I get confused
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spacepope on January 16, 2009, 01:24:43 PM
I listened to the podcast today. Imagine my horror at hearing Paul F. Tompkins (a personal hero) saying "some jerk named spacepope is spamming the chat by signing in and out a bunch". So, sorry everybody. I like to turn on the live stream and occasionally the chat so I can check in if I get away from the kids for a minute. From now on my attention will be solely devoted to the Best Show, as it should be.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John M. on January 16, 2009, 05:14:37 PM
Quote from: spacepope on January 16, 2009, 01:20:04 PM
Quote from: A.M. Thomas on January 15, 2009, 02:19:01 AM
Worst moment of Tuesday night's show:

No return of Joey Levels.

Ha! Joey Levels was great. Was that just last week or early 2006? I listen to a lot of the archives so occasionally I get confused
It was last week, Spacepope.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: <<<<< on January 16, 2009, 05:25:22 PM
Quote from: spacepope on January 16, 2009, 01:20:04 PM
Ha! Joey Levels was great. Was that just last week or early 2006?

Haha  Best moment of this thread.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The H-Man on January 16, 2009, 06:49:05 PM
Quote from: spacepope on January 16, 2009, 01:24:43 PM
I listened to the podcast today. Imagine my horror at hearing Paul F. Tompkins (a personal hero) saying "some jerk named spacepope is spamming the chat by signing in and out a bunch". So, sorry everybody. I like to turn on the live stream and occasionally the chat so I can check in if I get away from the kids for a minute. From now on my attention will be solely devoted to the Best Show, as it should be.

That was my fault, Spacepope.  I got a little upset when the chat started acting weird, and kept showing your name signing on and off like 100 times.  I apologize for being rude.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: driz on January 16, 2009, 08:07:42 PM
Mick box of uriah heep had me dying

Nicknickpickmicknick
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: driz on January 16, 2009, 08:13:40 PM
Oh and same call, the incredulous response about knowing slash from GNR fame.


That whole call had me cracking up.  The hotdog puns as well
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on January 16, 2009, 11:26:00 PM
"God help me, I'm gonna have to fight this guy."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on January 17, 2009, 02:14:15 AM
Quote from: driz on January 16, 2009, 08:07:42 PM
Mick box of uriah heep had me dying

Nicknickpickmicknick

I thought it was "NickMickPickMickNick"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 17, 2009, 10:03:02 AM
Quote from: driz on January 16, 2009, 08:13:40 PM
Oh and same call, the incredulous response about knowing slash from GNR fame.


That whole call had me cracking up.  The hotdog puns as well

"cost me an arm and a link."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spacepope on January 17, 2009, 12:53:49 PM
Quote from: the H-Man on January 16, 2009, 06:49:05 PM
Quote from: spacepope on January 16, 2009, 01:24:43 PM
I listened to the podcast today. Imagine my horror at hearing Paul F. Tompkins (a personal hero) saying "some jerk named spacepope is spamming the chat by signing in and out a bunch". So, sorry everybody. I like to turn on the live stream and occasionally the chat so I can check in if I get away from the kids for a minute. From now on my attention will be solely devoted to the Best Show, as it should be.

That was my fault, Spacepope.  I got a little upset when the chat started acting weird, and kept showing your name signing on and off like 100 times.  I apologize for being rude.

Thanks H-Man. It's not your fault I ruined the chat for everyone. Oops

My other question from this week's show is does anyone think Spike is actually going to come through for Tom and do a movie review next week? Tom has asked Spike to step it up a couple other times and Spike never does. He asked Spike to co-host the show. He asked Spike to write an opening monologue for the Best Show Awards. I predict no movie review from Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: driz on January 17, 2009, 01:41:55 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on January 17, 2009, 10:03:02 AM
Quote from: driz on January 16, 2009, 08:13:40 PM
Oh and same call, the incredulous response about knowing slash from GNR fame.


That whole call had me cracking up.  The hotdog puns as well

"cost me an arm and a link."

i like how he accidentally made the "why are you grilling me" one, bobbled it and gained control to save it as a hotdog pun.

also the idea of the veggiedog being a banana on a hot dog roll hahahahaa
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 17, 2009, 07:30:53 PM
Quote from: John M. on January 16, 2009, 05:14:37 PM
Quote from: spacepope on January 16, 2009, 01:20:04 PM
Quote from: A.M. Thomas on January 15, 2009, 02:19:01 AM
Worst moment of Tuesday night's show:

No return of Joey Levels.

Ha! Joey Levels was great. Was that just last week or early 2006? I listen to a lot of the archives so occasionally I get confused
It was last week, Spacepope.

John M, youse don't know whatcher taukin' about!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on January 17, 2009, 09:17:13 PM
Okay, I know he yawned, I know that's super, super rude, but I actually, really wanted to hear the end of that story. 

That is all. 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on January 18, 2009, 09:09:03 AM
i think he yawned (if it was really a yawn) because he was nervous/had stage fright
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mr. wolfsheim on January 18, 2009, 09:50:57 AM
Hamcuffs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jake from Memphis on January 18, 2009, 12:12:46 PM
The bit about the Three Stooges dressing up like "Ro-buts" had me laughing out loud at work.  TOm was pretty much in stiches at that point as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: driz on January 18, 2009, 03:08:04 PM
cant remember if this was last week or two weeks ago, but i was really stoked when tom discussed the most insane aspect of those lexus ads...wherein one spouse buys a CAR as a surprise gift completely without consulting the other spouse.  clearly no one making those ads has ever been married.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 19, 2009, 12:49:24 AM
Quote from: Jake from Memphis on January 18, 2009, 12:12:46 PM
The bit about the Three Stooges dressing up like "Ro-buts" had me laughing out loud at work.  TOm was pretty much in stiches at that point as well.

my favorite part is when Tom and PFT do impressions of the stooges when theyre 80 doing the ro-but bit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jake from Memphis on January 19, 2009, 12:39:48 PM
The Paul and Tom show is pretty much the funniest thing ever.  It's amazing how much their dynamic builds each time Paul comes on the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on January 19, 2009, 03:32:49 PM
Keep your laws off my wiener.

Also, David Duke talk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SexyAnkles on January 19, 2009, 04:20:50 PM
Repo Man...classically horrible.

Please add "Estivi" to the dictionary!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on January 19, 2009, 07:27:53 PM
how bout a jpeg of nem ankles?



ose.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on January 20, 2009, 12:58:37 PM
"I just dropped some Bev Bevan science on your bottom."


More Bevan science: his boring Black Sabbath tour diary (http://blogs.sundaymercury.net/bev-bevan/2008/11/bev-bevan-diaries---my-black-s.html#more)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 20, 2009, 03:21:28 PM
Laurie calling to remind Tom to do the legal ID made me laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on January 20, 2009, 04:17:11 PM
this is true. that was hilarious. i also really liked charlie the addict's inflection when he said "I can't believe I discovered this show!".... it was kinda funny
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sveden on January 20, 2009, 08:43:04 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 20, 2009, 03:21:28 PM
Laurie calling to remind Tom to do the legal ID made me laugh.

I only listened once but thought about it during the show and couldn't figure out the joke. Could some one drop me a hint?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 20, 2009, 09:20:22 PM
Quote from: Sveden on January 20, 2009, 08:43:04 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 20, 2009, 03:21:28 PM
Laurie calling to remind Tom to do the legal ID made me laugh.

I only listened once but thought about it during the show and couldn't figure out the joke. Could some one drop me a hint?

There's no real joke. It's just the fact that she called for that reason combined with his outraged reaction.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on January 21, 2009, 03:45:12 AM
Speed the Horn
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on January 21, 2009, 08:49:56 AM
Tom's how did I get here tone as Spike's call ended: "uhm...thanks for reviewing that porno thing. Talk to you next week."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Turf Out on January 21, 2009, 09:31:03 AM
subs n' such
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sveden on January 21, 2009, 10:10:50 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 20, 2009, 09:20:22 PM
Quote from: Sveden on January 20, 2009, 08:43:04 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 20, 2009, 03:21:28 PM
Laurie calling to remind Tom to do the legal ID made me laugh.

I only listened once but thought about it during the show and couldn't figure out the joke. Could some one drop me a hint?

There's no real joke. It's just the fact that she called for that reason combined with his outraged reaction.

Ah OK. Legal ID. Just wasn't wrapping my head around the radio jagon.  ::)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on January 21, 2009, 10:20:29 AM
Rutherford Thomas Zevignu Phillip Roydon "Philly Boy Roy" Zeigler.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on January 21, 2009, 10:46:27 AM
I thought the third name was Zbigniew.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pinky on January 21, 2009, 11:29:35 AM
whenever Tom turns without warning - "Well now you're just making things up, heave ho"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bachwards on January 21, 2009, 11:55:16 AM
Worst moment was not being able to hear the latest rant from Sonny in Jersey City.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on January 21, 2009, 12:02:37 PM
Listening to the show now and Spike's comment about the "pratfalls" of prostitution didn't conjure the imagery he probably intended.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on January 21, 2009, 12:03:42 PM
Quote from: Sarah on January 21, 2009, 10:46:27 AM
I thought the third name was Zbigniew.

I believe you're right.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on January 21, 2009, 12:08:05 PM
Throwing that awful Elvis Costello show under the bus. Spot on in my opinion.

"Can I pick up this guitar?" (cue applause)

Awful.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 21, 2009, 12:11:35 PM
Quote from: bachwards on January 21, 2009, 11:55:16 AM
Worst moment was not being able to hear the latest rant from Sonny in Jersey City.


Agreed. I was thrilled to hear Sonny's voice and sorry to hear him get cut off. He should call more.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on January 21, 2009, 01:22:17 PM
Quote from: Chris L on January 21, 2009, 12:02:37 PM
Listening to the show now and Spike's comment about the "pratfalls" of prostitution didn't conjure the imagery he probably intended.

But the images it did conjure were great.  I think HBO should get to work on a new show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SexyAnkles on January 21, 2009, 01:36:28 PM
Terre-T + A.C. Newman = Good Times

I was literally opening up the new A.C. Newman CD I got in the mail as she called in an plugged his appearance on his show.  Then I briefly struggled with the decision of listening to the show or the CD, but obviously stuck with Tom.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SexyAnkles on January 21, 2009, 01:40:36 PM
Quote from: hugman on January 19, 2009, 07:27:53 PM
how bout a jpeg of nem ankles?



ose.

No Problem:
(http://www.slowtrav.com/blog/palma/Ankles.jpg)



jk


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on January 21, 2009, 01:47:37 PM
Quote from: SexyAnkles on January 21, 2009, 01:40:36 PM
Quote from: hugman on January 19, 2009, 07:27:53 PM
how bout a jpeg of nem ankles?



ose.

No Problem:
(http://www.slowtrav.com/blog/palma/Ankles.jpg)

ohhhhhhhhh, yehhhhhhhhhhhhh.



jk



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on January 21, 2009, 01:55:57 PM
"Stink"? I think Spike is rubbing off on Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 21, 2009, 02:51:08 PM
when Tom flew off the handle at the end.  it gives off this electricity that makes me anxious and excited. 

not to mention, it illustrates tom v. everyone; you knock him down, he gets back up three-fold. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tedstud on January 21, 2009, 03:16:14 PM
Can anyone confirm that I have PBR's full name correct?

Rutherford Thomas Zbigniew Phillip Royden "Philly Boy Roy" Zeigler

I just want this down for the record.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 21, 2009, 03:54:37 PM
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/search.aspx?query=executive (http://www.crateandbarrel.com/search.aspx?query=executive)

 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emdasher on January 21, 2009, 08:06:40 PM
Best moment: Tom's drawn-out "yeeaahh" when Sting picks up the guitar.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on January 21, 2009, 10:13:06 PM
the whole Elvis Costello/Police exchange was great, and also depressing if you love Mr. MacManus' music.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 21, 2009, 10:46:18 PM
Quote from: hugman on January 21, 2009, 01:47:37 PM
Quote from: SexyAnkles on January 21, 2009, 01:40:36 PM
Quote from: hugman on January 19, 2009, 07:27:53 PM
how bout a jpeg of nem ankles?



ose.

No Problem:
(http://www.slowtrav.com/blog/palma/Ankles.jpg)

ohhhhhhhhh, yehhhhhhhhhhhhh.



jk




Where exactly did this start?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 22, 2009, 02:51:27 AM
Quote from: Chris L on January 21, 2009, 12:02:37 PM
Listening to the show now and Spike's comment about the "pratfalls" of prostitution didn't conjure the imagery he probably intended.


Dang, you beat me to it, Chris L. "Pratfalls" is the best non-Wurster malapropism ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on January 22, 2009, 09:28:50 AM
i loved tom's realization of how incredibly terrified the next caller would be after successive heave ho's of laurie and maniac FOT..... (of course, all callers except for dj terre t)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: tomkaters on January 22, 2009, 03:07:38 PM
I was uplifted by Julie's excitement about taking out the garbage.

Not enough to take out my own garbage, but still it was good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jake from Memphis on January 22, 2009, 06:20:06 PM
Laurie as Spike's Joke writer = Amazing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 22, 2009, 06:30:57 PM
Quote from: Athrogate on January 22, 2009, 09:28:50 AM
i loved tom's realization of how incredibly terrified the next caller would be after successive heave ho's of laurie and maniac FOT..... (of course, all callers except for dj terre t)

Tom chuckling while describing anything as terrifying is funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kyle on January 22, 2009, 07:37:51 PM
I really, really liked DJ Terre T's call. Hearing her go off was priceless.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on January 22, 2009, 09:37:16 PM
Quote from: tomkaters on January 22, 2009, 03:07:38 PM
I was uplifted by Julie's excitement about taking out the garbage.

Not enough to take out my own garbage, but still it was good.

Liar.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 23, 2009, 05:25:23 AM
Three great moments ...

1.  Julie saying "Awesome!"

2.  Sting: "It was punk then, so songs had titles like 'I'm Gonna Kill You, You Bitch!"

      Tom:  "Remember that!  Remember that song, 'I'm Gonna Kill You, You Bitch?"

3.  "I'd have cuban bread, (I forget which kind of) cheese, bologna ... (sudden pervy tone) and lots of hot mustard." ~ Fredericks of New Port Richey*


*Honorable Mention:  Fredericks trying to demonstrate how clear his lungs are now that he switched to fiberglass-laced menthol cigarettes.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 23, 2009, 07:35:06 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on January 23, 2009, 05:25:23 AM
Three great moments ...

1.  Julie saying "Awesome!"

2.  Sting: "It was punk then, so songs had titles like 'I'm Gonna Kill You, You Bitch!"

      Tom:  "Remember that!  Remember that song, 'I'm Gonna Kill You, You Bitch?"

3.  "I'd have cuban bread, (I forget which kind of) cheese, bologna ... (sudden pervy tone) and lots of hot mustard." ~ Fredericks of New Port Richey*


*Honorable Mention:  Fredericks trying to demonstrate how clear his lungs are now that he switched to fiberglass-laced menthol cigarettes.



You don't remember that great song? Iam pretty sure it was The Adverts.

[youtube]BElWONQCyMA[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jake from Memphis on January 23, 2009, 09:11:03 AM
Sean from Newbridge referring to "grease" as "fanciful."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 23, 2009, 09:50:08 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 23, 2009, 07:35:06 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on January 23, 2009, 05:25:23 AM
Three great moments ...

1.  Julie saying "Awesome!"

2.  Sting: "It was punk then, so songs had titles like 'I'm Gonna Kill You, You Bitch!"

      Tom:  "Remember that!  Remember that song, 'I'm Gonna Kill You, You Bitch?"

3.  "I'd have cuban bread, (I forget which kind of) cheese, bologna ... (sudden pervy tone) and lots of hot mustard." ~ Fredericks of New Port Richey*


*Honorable Mention:  Fredericks trying to demonstrate how clear his lungs are now that he switched to fiberglass-laced menthol cigarettes.



You don't remember that great song? Iam pretty sure it was The Adverts.

[youtube]BElWONQCyMA[/youtube]

Interestingly, it's a waltz. I hope somebody who knows how runs it through Songsmith.

Maybe Microsoft should produce software called Songsmiths; it'll attempt to wed music to Morrissey's tortured "melodies".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on January 23, 2009, 10:45:24 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on January 23, 2009, 05:25:23 AM

(I forget which kind of) cheese...




Provolone (Y). yummers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on January 23, 2009, 11:10:32 AM
The exasperation of Tom when talking to Fredricks about Muttley and Dick Dasterdly and how he had that same conversation that DAY.

When Mitch breaks into a car and says "what are these?" and you hear the soft, shrill, slowly building sound of a new air horn blowing for the first time. Fantastic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on January 23, 2009, 12:33:54 PM
Tom's disgust at Oriental Surprise.


Hellllloooo, Laurie, what do you have for me?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 23, 2009, 11:18:52 PM
Quote from: jbissell on January 23, 2009, 12:33:54 PM
Tom's disgust at Oriental Surprise.


Hellllloooo, Laurie, what do you have for me?

I enjoyed the Heave Ho after the egg roll comment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 24, 2009, 02:44:38 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 23, 2009, 09:50:08 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 23, 2009, 07:35:06 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on January 23, 2009, 05:25:23 AM
Three great moments ...

1.  Julie saying "Awesome!"

2.  Sting: "It was punk then, so songs had titles like 'I'm Gonna Kill You, You Bitch!"

      Tom:  "Remember that!  Remember that song, 'I'm Gonna Kill You, You Bitch?"

3.  "I'd have cuban bread, (I forget which kind of) cheese, bologna ... (sudden pervy tone) and lots of hot mustard." ~ Fredericks of New Port Richey*


*Honorable Mention:  Fredericks trying to demonstrate how clear his lungs are now that he switched to fiberglass-laced menthol cigarettes.



You don't remember that great song? Iam pretty sure it was The Adverts.

[youtube]BElWONQCyMA[/youtube]

Interestingly, it's a waltz. I hope somebody who knows how runs it through Songsmith.

Maybe Microsoft should produce software called Songsmiths; it'll attempt to wed music to Morrissey's tortured "melodies".

YES!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 24, 2009, 02:58:57 AM
Tom taking new callers to the hole!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on January 24, 2009, 09:36:34 AM
can't...

stop...

singing...

"black diamond"

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZewVbBRK64A[/youtube]

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 24, 2009, 09:59:12 AM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on January 24, 2009, 09:36:34 AM
can't...

stop...

singing...

"black diamond"

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZewVbBRK64A[/youtube]



Seriously. KISS is kind of an easy target nowadays, but if, after watching that clip, you can't see why they were such a huge band, I just don't know what to say.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jake from Memphis on January 24, 2009, 02:18:22 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 24, 2009, 09:59:12 AM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on January 24, 2009, 09:36:34 AM
can't...

stop...

singing...

"black diamond"

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZewVbBRK64A[/youtube]


Seriously. KISS is kind of an easy target nowadays, but if, after watching that clip, you can't see why they were such a huge band, I just don't know what to say.

Just watch this:

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bwXi02hdTJk&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bwXi02hdTJk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kimota on January 24, 2009, 02:43:24 PM
Hi, Jake - I think if you just post the URL rather than using the embed option, all of that extra code won't show up.  It took me months of posting like that before I figgered it out.

Bueno.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jake from Memphis on January 25, 2009, 01:13:37 AM
Thanks.  I tried to get this right several times and then gave up. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on January 25, 2009, 04:38:11 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on January 15, 2009, 12:15:48 AM
Quote from: samir on January 14, 2009, 03:52:51 PM
Quote from: Sveden on January 14, 2009, 03:05:02 PM
I didn't find Tompkins very funny last night. I haven't seen crap besides Mr. Show cause I don't do TV so what do I know. I might have to download a few episodes and see what "Best Week" is like.

Check out his standup CD, too. It's called "Impersonal" and is rather ace.

Also, Spike as jazz was great, and "My son, Slash, like that guy in Slash's Snakepit"

Spike as Jazz caused me to laugh so loudly and harshly that I scared the hell out of my roommates.  Priceless.

This reminds me that I've wanted to know for a long time what Tom's take on the "Word Jazz" radio show by Ken Nordine.  It's this late-Sunday-night show, not sure if it's only on Chicago Public Radio, or if it's on NPR all over the country, but it's pretty much based on word-thought associations.  It's sort of creepy in a funny way, because he kind of talks to himself a lot in this weird whispery voice.   
Anyway, it's worth checking out:
www.wordjazz.com

Please for a "Tom On..."? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 25, 2009, 09:03:18 PM
The Sully bit was genius I say more relevant Wurster bits!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 26, 2009, 08:16:18 AM
Laurie's call and Tom's joking about her being Spike's joke writer made me laugh a lot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on January 26, 2009, 12:09:41 PM
The craziest thing? Stevie Wonder was accompanied by Sting and his stupid beard of the harmonica* at the SAME TIME Tom started going off about the Police on Elvis Costello's talk show. It was really funny.

*Pretty much everyone played the harmonica that night. Stevie Wonder. Sting. Alicia Keys. Even Shakira. It was... different. I felt for the President and the First Lady. My heart really went out to them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on January 27, 2009, 04:07:30 PM
On re-listening to the Christmas show, I visited Spencer Gifts online and noticed a few perfect best Show novelties on the front page.

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/theimann/SGSFlamp.jpg) (http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/theimann/SGchucky.jpg)
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/theimann/SGglasses.jpg)

This is an awful-some way to waste some office time. I feel shame.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on January 27, 2009, 06:52:43 PM
Quote from: Phantom Hugger on January 27, 2009, 04:07:30 PM
On re-listening to the Christmas show, I visited Spencer Gifts online and noticed a few perfect best Show novelties on the front page.

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/theimann/SGSFlamp.jpg) (http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/theimann/SGchucky.jpg)
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/theimann/SGglasses.jpg)

This is an awful-some way to waste some office time. I feel shame.

I think we all know what Tom's getting for Christmas in 2010.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on January 27, 2009, 08:44:55 PM
Tonight could get better, but that Julie call just now was gold. Alf? The voice? Relationship advice!

RoTY? I think so.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alvaro from GM on January 27, 2009, 11:00:34 PM
A GOMP!!!   


I also always really like the Mike Show crossovers.  This one was especially funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on January 27, 2009, 11:04:49 PM
Ok, it did get better. Snack Mt. is the best thing ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 27, 2009, 11:45:44 PM
Julie doing that voice did crack me up pretty hard.

But the call from Bernie Taupin was the biggest surprise.  I was hoping to get on the air earlier to ask him some Levon questions.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iforgotmymantra on January 28, 2009, 12:19:16 AM
...and what happened to his accent.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on January 28, 2009, 03:23:43 AM
It's Bernie Time!

Mike'd Up and The Mad Bowl of Snacks
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yvlXpM1rxm0/SUXr-T2HTeI/AAAAAAAAAc0/3uK_0QVWi-w/s400/sports090.jpg)
Clip (http://letsgomets.tumblr.com/post/73704499/tom-on-miked-up-francesa-on-the-fan)

and Jeff Johnson on the the snacks (http://fittedsweats.blogspot.com/2008/12/what-is-up-with-snacks-on-miked-up.html)



ps. @everyone I've had it with the Twitter talk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 28, 2009, 09:00:54 AM
You know what Mike's going to talk into?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on January 28, 2009, 09:27:10 AM
A megaphone?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on January 28, 2009, 09:52:03 AM
I loved Julie's call this week! The Alf impression was adorable... I also think Mike's show is coming along nicely. I'd love to hear him do a nice intervention recap each week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on January 28, 2009, 09:53:28 AM
Fantastic work, Julie. You made us laugh and you broke our hearts at the same time!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chris v on January 28, 2009, 09:55:30 AM
Mike saying his method on The Mike Show is letting callers "unload their filth" had a certain poetry to it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on January 28, 2009, 10:30:25 AM
-Charlie The Drug Addict, maybe my new favorite caller.

-"He passed away in his sleep" (extremely long pause)

-AL DUNBAR
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on January 28, 2009, 10:37:52 AM
In the words of Master of Ceremonies Hammer, It's Bernie Time!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on January 28, 2009, 11:02:39 AM
The MJs!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on January 28, 2009, 12:38:53 PM
Quote from: chris v on January 28, 2009, 09:55:30 AM
Mike saying his method on The Mike Show is letting callers "unload their filth" had a certain poetry to it.

fun packs.
funniest thing mike's ever mentioned.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pride of Staten Island on January 28, 2009, 12:45:24 PM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on January 28, 2009, 12:38:53 PM
Quote from: chris v on January 28, 2009, 09:55:30 AM
Mike saying his method on The Mike Show is letting callers "unload their filth" had a certain poetry to it.

fun packs.
funniest thing mike's ever mentioned.

Only topped by "more down to earth, less airbrushed."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pride of Staten Island on January 28, 2009, 12:55:37 PM
As long as it remains on the air, can we begin each Best Show with a discussion of the previous Sunday's "Tool Academy?" I think the Power Tool actually might not know how to read. I love the way he calls his girlfriend "dude."

Knowing that Matt Fraction is a best show fan, I'm going to have to check out his books. I picked up the first trade of his "Immortal Iron Fist" awhile back and I was kind of lukewarm on it but he seems like such an engaging guy that I'm going to have to give it another read.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jakewho on January 28, 2009, 03:09:03 PM
"...next thing i know its 3 am and im standing in the living room of a dallas, tx notary public..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on January 28, 2009, 03:29:13 PM
the solo Bernie Taupin "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" killed me

also, Mike Francesa's Snack Mt. The mental image of that fat mess getting caught by federal troops cracks me up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jakewho on January 28, 2009, 04:19:24 PM
i must also credit this week's show for introducing me to elton john's "tumbleweed connection."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on January 28, 2009, 05:56:49 PM
G. Gallin and the MJs

...specifically the recounting of the sad night that Mr. Gallin passed in his sleep.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on January 28, 2009, 09:33:30 PM
The Mike Show Rating System:

A or NSA

I'll let you go ...




Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 29, 2009, 05:08:16 AM
Tom plugging a certain Funny or Die video that stars Nate Hartley and some munch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on January 29, 2009, 11:04:33 AM
Quote from: Pride of Staten Island on January 28, 2009, 12:55:37 PM
Knowing that Matt Fraction is a best show fan, I'm going to have to check out his books. I picked up the first trade of his "Immortal Iron Fist" awhile back and I was kind of lukewarm on it but he seems like such an engaging guy that I'm going to have to give it another read.
Casanova, his creator-owned thing from Image Comics, is pretty well my favourite comic ever. Get the first album (http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=1233244899/ref=sr_nr_i_1?ie=UTF8&rs=&keywords=luxuria&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aluxuria%2Ci%3Astripbooks), now!

I actually came to the Best Show via his recommendation last year, but hearing him call was all kinds of worlds-colliding craziness.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on January 29, 2009, 01:39:21 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on January 29, 2009, 05:08:16 AM
Tom plugging a certain Funny or Die video that stars Nate Hartley and some munch.

That video totally surprised me. You have a gift that if properly focused, could entertain a sizable portion of the masses. Be an actor, not a nanny! You got the goods!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 29, 2009, 01:57:58 PM
Quote from: Regular Joe on January 29, 2009, 01:39:21 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on January 29, 2009, 05:08:16 AM
Tom plugging a certain Funny or Die video that stars Nate Hartley and some munch.

That video totally surprised me. You have a gift that if properly focused, could entertain a sizable portion of the masses. Be an actor, not a nanny! You got the goods!

i enjoyed it.  quit all your jobs already.  but remember, you heard it from me first!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on January 29, 2009, 03:06:10 PM
i lurrved the line: "no......he's going to eat a snickers bar......he hates that kinda candy..... it gets stuck in his teeth"
that was golden!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on January 29, 2009, 05:56:31 PM
the reprise of "the king of all whites, sir duke!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 29, 2009, 06:09:54 PM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on January 29, 2009, 05:56:31 PM
the reprise of "the king of all whites, sir duke!"

i will always enjoy that melody.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The H-Man on January 29, 2009, 10:19:29 PM
I feel like this week's intro song was less busy, and you could hear each clip quite clearly.  I like it.  I hope it isn't just me, cause it did sound different.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on January 29, 2009, 10:31:57 PM
Quote from: the H-Man on January 29, 2009, 10:19:29 PM
I feel like this week's intro song was less busy, and you could hear each clip quite clearly.  I like it.  I hope it isn't just me, cause it did sound different.

Strangely, I thought so too. I dismissed it just as soon, though. Brain playing tricks, I thought.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on January 29, 2009, 11:26:29 PM
annd i forgot that the charlie the addict gomp is the second in 6 months next to that one that squeaked through when that first time caller was on when PFT was in the studio and Tom could sense something amiss with him but Paul liked him. both gomp's were great
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on January 29, 2009, 11:51:56 PM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on January 29, 2009, 10:31:57 PM
Quote from: the H-Man on January 29, 2009, 10:19:29 PM
I feel like this week's intro song was less busy, and you could hear each clip quite clearly.  I like it.  I hope it isn't just me, cause it did sound different.

Strangely, I thought so too. I dismissed it just as soon, though. Brain playing tricks, I thought.

I thought Intro Chris L said shortly after the new intro's premiere that he was still working on it and that he hadn't sent Tom the final cut on CD. I noticed it too and figured Tom had received the CD. It definitely sounded TIGHTENED UP! I mean, in a good way! In an Archie Bell & the Drells sort of way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheMush on January 30, 2009, 12:27:10 AM
Mike answering the phone "The Mike Show" and then the rest of The Mike Show call. Always entertaining when Mike gets involved.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan B on January 30, 2009, 01:53:45 AM
I'm all for the growth of Mike's presence on The Best Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 30, 2009, 03:07:16 AM
Quote from: Regular Joe on January 29, 2009, 01:39:21 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on January 29, 2009, 05:08:16 AM
Tom plugging a certain Funny or Die video that stars Nate Hartley and some munch.

That video totally surprised me. You have a gift that if properly focused, could entertain a sizable portion of the masses. Be an actor, not a nanny! You got the goods!
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on January 29, 2009, 01:57:58 PM
Quote from: Regular Joe on January 29, 2009, 01:39:21 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on January 29, 2009, 05:08:16 AM
Tom plugging a certain Funny or Die video that stars Nate Hartley and some munch.

That video totally surprised me. You have a gift that if properly focused, could entertain a sizable portion of the masses. Be an actor, not a nanny! You got the goods!

i enjoyed it.  quit all your jobs already.  but remember, you heard it from me first!

Thanks Baron Von Tito and Regular Joe!  And anyone else who happened to enjoy it :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on January 30, 2009, 08:24:18 AM
JW losing it and not being able to recover for a good minute
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on January 30, 2009, 10:40:28 AM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on January 30, 2009, 08:24:18 AM
JW losing it and not being able to recover for a good minute

Yeah, that is rare.

Steve! That video was great. You two will be solving mysteries together in no time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Amplituden on January 30, 2009, 11:52:06 AM
Julie imagining ALF on HBO. Julie, you continue to delight.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kyle from Weehawken on January 30, 2009, 12:47:56 PM
Just heard the podcast, I actually ran into Willy from Alf at a Jersey City Rent-a-Wreck about 4-5 years ago.  He was there with a woman who was handling the rental transaction.  When I first saw him, i knew he was familiar, but i thought he was Howard Hesseman.  The guy behind the counter actually asked him "Excuse me, are you an actor?"  When he said yes, the rent-a-wreck guy goes "I love your work."  Once i heard his voice, i realized it was Willy.  That night it made the news that Max Wright was busted for a DUI the night before, when he totaled his car on the highway.  That was a great rent-a-wreck, probably best in the tri-state.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on January 30, 2009, 02:51:53 PM
Quote from: Kyle from Weehawken on January 30, 2009, 12:47:56 PM
Just heard the podcast, I actually ran into Willy from Alf at a Jersey City Rent-a-Wreck about 4-5 years ago.  He was there with a woman who was handling the rental transaction.  When I first saw him, i knew he was familiar, but i thought he was Howard Hesseman.  The guy behind the counter actually asked him "Excuse me, are you an actor?"  When he said yes, the rent-a-wreck guy goes "I love your work."  Once i heard his voice, i realized it was Willy.  That night it made the news that Max Wright was busted for a DUI the night before, when he totaled his car on the highway.  That was a great rent-a-wreck, probably best in the tri-state.

I love that the place was called Rent-a-Wreck, and then their commercial jingle said, "Don't let the name fool you..." Why did you give it that name if you thought it would turn people away? It's like naming a grocery store Rotting Meat and then saying, "But seriously, our food is super-fresh!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: syellow on January 30, 2009, 03:39:40 PM
the return of punk tango (for it will never die!!)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on January 30, 2009, 05:44:56 PM
ps. 11 Business Plans For Twitter (http://www.alleyinsider.com/2009/1/11-twitter-business-plans-for-your-review#comments)

Quote
I'm not going to create a slideshow presentation but I'll give you the winning submission in a few bullet points:

- U.S. population is about 306 million
- That means about 305.9 million people wish all the media and bloggers would shut up about Twitter
-If you can get just 10% of those 305.9 million to pay $10 a year to never have to hear about Twitter again, you've got a $305.9 million/yr revenue stream, and that is without international or population growth. Add those and it's easily a billion dollar business.

Just tell me where to send my $10.

Ha!



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on January 30, 2009, 06:47:52 PM
Julie, I think I work for the same government agency you do!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on January 31, 2009, 09:30:00 PM
Steve, you got the goods.  I watched your entire funnyordie canon.  The Tutor could use some serious paring, but I do love me some fart humour (the u's cuz it's highbrow).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jake from Memphis on January 31, 2009, 09:32:29 PM
After the show I did some research on the Bernie Taupin solo records and as usual the Kid and JW got all the facts correct just adding to the sheer brilliance of the call.  I also have been reading up more and more about "Kevin " Allin.  Fun fact:  he was born Jesus Christ Allin but his mother changed his name to Kevin so he could have a "normal" childhood.  I'm sure someone has posted this information before, but if not I thought I would.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on February 01, 2009, 11:17:14 AM
Quote from: Jake from Memphis on January 31, 2009, 09:32:29 PM
After the show I did some research on the Bernie Taupin solo records and as usual the Kid and JW got all the facts correct just adding to the sheer brilliance of the call.  I also have been reading up more and more about "Kevin " Allin.  Fun fact:  he was born Jesus Christ Allin but his mother changed his name to Kevin so he could have a "normal" childhood.  I'm sure someone has posted this information before, but if not I thought I would.

Yeah, that's true!

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=eu8RRujy2RQ

(Part two is up on youtube, too, as well as an episode of Jerry Springer starring Kevin.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on February 01, 2009, 12:47:23 PM
Straight "W" all the way. 

My favorite Wurster call in a long, long time. 

Just a great, entertaining show. 

I thank my stars for the Best Show every week, and I am not joking at all. 

THANK YOU.  Highlight of the week for me.

Ike
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CathWO on February 01, 2009, 08:17:08 PM
Quote from: Kyle from Weehawken on January 30, 2009, 12:47:56 PM
Just heard the podcast, I actually ran into Willy from Alf at a Jersey City Rent-a-Wreck about 4-5 years ago.  He was there with a woman who was handling the rental transaction.  When I first saw him, i knew he was familiar, but i thought he was Howard Hesseman.  The guy behind the counter actually asked him "Excuse me, are you an actor?"  When he said yes, the rent-a-wreck guy goes "I love your work."  Once i heard his voice, i realized it was Willy.  That night it made the news that Max Wright was busted for a DUI the night before, when he totaled his car on the highway.  That was a great rent-a-wreck, probably best in the tri-state.

I loved that ALF got incorporated into this week's show.  Sounds like the best ALF HBO show should be about the production nightmares.  Taken from wikipedia:  "Max Wright despised supporting a technically demanding inanimate object that received most of the good lines of dialogue.  After the last taping, there was one take, Max walked off the set, went to his dressing room, got his bags, went to his car and disappearred.  There were no goodbyes."
Haha!
This week's show made me laugh out loud at so many moments.  Snack Mountain threw me over the edge. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 02, 2009, 10:01:24 AM
when the guy who almost wont the lottery brought up the numbers deal that petey tried on the air once.  i still dont get it.*



*that's what i should have called in with.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on February 02, 2009, 12:32:05 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 26, 2009, 08:16:18 AM
Laurie's call and Tom's joking about her being Spike's joke writer made me laugh a lot.

THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN !!!!!

 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 02, 2009, 03:08:02 PM
Quote from: Spoony on January 30, 2009, 10:40:28 AM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on January 30, 2009, 08:24:18 AM
JW losing it and not being able to recover for a good minute

Yeah, that is rare.

Steve! That video was great. You two will be solving mysteries together in no time.

Quote from: hugman on January 31, 2009, 09:30:00 PM
Steve, you got the goods.  I watched your entire funnyordie canon.  The Tutor could use some serious paring, but I do love me some fart humour (the u's cuz it's highbrow).

Thanks, Spoony!  Thanks, Hugman!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on February 03, 2009, 09:11:53 PM
Show's not even over, but let me say, Regular Joe, that that was the best Heave Ho EVER!  I haven't laughed like that in quite some time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on February 03, 2009, 09:42:05 PM
Is it raining, is it snowing
Is a hurricane a-blowing
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on February 03, 2009, 10:28:55 PM
It JUST happened, but I can't see anything in the next 32 minutes topping Chris L's impersonation of Elvis Costello welcoming Herbie Hancock to his talk show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on February 04, 2009, 12:01:10 AM
dirty ziggy
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on February 04, 2009, 06:46:56 AM
I missed "The Chris L Show with Wes" this week. Any good?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 04, 2009, 08:20:01 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on February 03, 2009, 10:28:55 PM
It JUST happened, but I can't see anything in the next 32 minutes topping Chris L's impersonation of Elvis Costello welcoming Herbie Hancock to his talk show.

That was tops for me.  It knocked me off the couch.  Nice one, Chris L.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on February 04, 2009, 08:54:40 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on February 04, 2009, 08:20:01 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on February 03, 2009, 10:28:55 PM
It JUST happened, but I can't see anything in the next 32 minutes topping Chris L's impersonation of Elvis Costello welcoming Herbie Hancock to his talk show.

That was tops for me.  It knocked me off the couch.  Nice one, Chris L.

Agreed. I could not stop laughing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on February 04, 2009, 09:25:03 AM
Worst moment for me was that yutzknuckle suggesting my Fugazi story was a lie, doing a horrible impression of Tom, and then hanging up on Tom.  What did he think he was accomplishing with that call?  Heave ho!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on February 04, 2009, 09:39:20 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on February 04, 2009, 09:25:03 AM
Worst moment for me was that yutzknuckle suggesting my Fugazi story was a lie, doing a horrible impression of Tom, and then hanging up on Tom.  What did he think he was accomplishing with that call?  Heave ho!

That was just weak. Why would you call someone else's story a lie? It's not like you said you and Fugazi all went to the moon or something.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on February 04, 2009, 09:49:01 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on February 04, 2009, 09:39:20 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on February 04, 2009, 09:25:03 AM
Worst moment for me was that yutzknuckle suggesting my Fugazi story was a lie, doing a horrible impression of Tom, and then hanging up on Tom.  What did he think he was accomplishing with that call?  Heave ho!

That was just weak. Why would you call someone else's story a lie? It's not like you said you and Fugazi all went to the moon or something.

That was later in the evening.  You'd be surprised what kind of secret features Fugazi's U-Haul has.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on February 04, 2009, 10:24:33 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on February 04, 2009, 09:49:01 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on February 04, 2009, 09:39:20 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on February 04, 2009, 09:25:03 AM
Worst moment for me was that yutzknuckle suggesting my Fugazi story was a lie, doing a horrible impression of Tom, and then hanging up on Tom.  What did he think he was accomplishing with that call?  Heave ho!

That was just weak. Why would you call someone else's story a lie? It's not like you said you and Fugazi all went to the moon or something.

That was later in the evening.  You'd be surprised what kind of secret features Fugazi's U-Haul has.

"I heard they don't believe in heat!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on February 04, 2009, 11:04:49 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on February 03, 2009, 10:28:55 PM
It JUST happened, but I can't see anything in the next 32 minutes topping Chris L's impersonation of Elvis Costello welcoming Herbie Hancock to his talk show.

That was wonderful.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alvaro from GM on February 04, 2009, 12:44:12 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on February 04, 2009, 10:24:33 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on February 04, 2009, 09:49:01 AM
Worst moment for me was that yutzknuckle suggesting my Fugazi story was a lie, doing a horrible impression of Tom, and then hanging up on Tom.  What did he think he was accomplishing with that call?  Heave ho!

That was just weak. Why would you call someone else's story a lie? It's not like you said you and Fugazi all went to the moon or something.





And if he was going to call it a lie he should have called it fugazi (http://And if he was going to call it a lie he should have called it)? 

My favorite of this show was Tom's insistence that PFT would sue.  I can just picture him listening and cracking up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Turf Out on February 04, 2009, 01:21:52 PM
The worst part was Tom running out of time before he could sing along with "What a Fool Believes". i really hope he gets to that next time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on February 04, 2009, 01:24:45 PM
Quote from: Turf Out on February 04, 2009, 01:21:52 PM
The worst part was Tom running out of time before he could sing along with "What a Fool Believes". i really hope he gets to that next time.

Maybe that'll be his Hoof + Mouth tune!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on February 04, 2009, 01:28:57 PM
Worst Moment: Joey Levels being tossed aside like some common street trash. Unless, as Chris suggested, it was just a caller doing an impression of Joey Levels.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on February 04, 2009, 01:48:23 PM
Quote from: Wes on February 04, 2009, 01:28:57 PM
Worst Moment: Joey Levels being tossed aside like some common street trash. Unless, as Chris suggested, it was just a caller doing an impression of Joey Levels.

I swear to you I heard him say an impression "from Joey Levels" not "of Joey Levels". If a guy like that can't get any momentum going, tell me, what's the point anymore?!

I really just came here to say Dirty Ziggy but you guys got to it first.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on February 04, 2009, 02:14:23 PM
"Hey kid, splash some cold water on your face. You stay on that field till you hit a hundred balls....you little quitter!"

                                                                    +   

                                             Tom's Michael MacDoland Impression
                                                                   
                                                                     =

                                                                 Laughs!

                                                                     





Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on February 04, 2009, 02:57:54 PM
Although Chris L's was my favorite, I did also really enjoy the Winston Churchill impression, specifically the fact that the guy stayed in character for the rest of the call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: A.M. Thomas on February 04, 2009, 03:26:43 PM
The (near) return of Joey Levels.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on February 04, 2009, 03:32:33 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on February 04, 2009, 02:57:54 PM
Although Chris L's was my favorite, I did also really enjoy the Winston Churchill impression, specifically the fact that the guy stayed in character for the rest of the call.

He almost stayed in character for the rest of the night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on February 04, 2009, 03:35:47 PM
I liked the Churchill too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: timmx on February 04, 2009, 03:46:32 PM
Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac in "The George Carlin Story".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Moondog on February 04, 2009, 04:03:27 PM
As previously mentioned, the Elvis Costello/Herbie Hancock call was tops. I also enjoyed the Steve Martin rant, especially Tom's bit about the "Grandparental Warning Sticker" that should accompany the Banjo Bopz CD release.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on February 04, 2009, 05:05:29 PM
I got sick and started running a fever about halfway through the show and couldn't listen anymore (NOT related to the show, I hope!), but Petey's call was pretty damn awesome. Awesome is probably the wrong word, but it made me laugh a lot, so there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on February 04, 2009, 08:32:52 PM
PD =   Mickey Rourke circa 2004

and

"I saw movie on cable", Spike
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 05, 2009, 01:20:48 AM
"You and the puppet go into the bathroom and splash cold water on each other's faces".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on February 05, 2009, 01:27:23 AM
Quote from: daveB! Oakland! on February 05, 2009, 01:20:48 AM
"You and the puppet go into the bathroom and splash cold water on each other's faces".

Seconded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on February 05, 2009, 06:20:42 AM
Don't know if this really counts, but I was pretty stoked to hear that Jon Glaser will be the guest next week. I really love his stand up (by himself and with Jon Benjamin) and wish he was more well known.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on February 05, 2009, 08:57:55 AM
Quote from: mike_b on January 30, 2009, 06:47:52 PM
Julie, I think I work for the same government agency you do!

what are the letters of your agency? I mean, what are the letters of the part of the agency you work for? And do you work for an even smaller part with more letters?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on February 05, 2009, 09:14:50 AM
Quote from: orator on February 05, 2009, 06:20:42 AM
Don't know if this really counts, but I was pretty stoked to hear that Jon Glaser will be the guest next week. I really love his stand up (by himself and with Jon Benjamin) and wish he was more well known.

Jon Glaser's great. I think the reason he isn't more well known is because he almost always does characters. I used to see him at Tinkle all the time, and didn't know his name for months because he always came out as "Tiny Hands".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on February 05, 2009, 09:30:06 AM
I think Churchill's  "Good evening Mr. Scharpling" should be deposited into the opening segment immediately!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on February 05, 2009, 09:35:08 AM
Glaser is fantastic. I can't wait for next week's show!


I have the pleasure of hearing that Churchill impression on a regular basis. It cracks me up every time. Like to the point of crying. (I realize it's not THAT good but it really hits a nerve...)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tedstud on February 05, 2009, 12:39:39 PM
Tom reference to "In a Jar" during that dudes bad Chewbacca impression was one of the single funniest Best Show moment in the last couple of years.  I was laughing out loud for the next 10 minutes at work.   My coworkers almost definitely think I'm insane now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on February 06, 2009, 12:16:19 AM


a non sequitor - but

(http://6.media.tumblr.com/kmeF3Rsspjlttot5IppW69CMo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 06, 2009, 09:44:19 AM
Tom's impression of Z-Man getting "in the flesh" with Walley, the puppet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 06, 2009, 11:01:35 AM
What is "In a Jar?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on February 06, 2009, 11:12:42 AM
Hey Gang,
    It's The Z-Man, here.  Glad my call led to some enjoyment for you.  Remember, though, it's "Wally".  There's no "e" in there.  Anyways, I'm only listening to the rest of the show, now, having gone to bed shortly after my call ended, and I just gotta say, I'm even more disappointed than usual that I couldn't stay up for it, based on the topic/s.  I really enjoy doing impressions, a lot, and have a pretty good idea of what I consider the best day of my life.  To put in my two cents, however late, I would have to say that it would be the day that The H-Man came into my life.  That is all.  See ya later, FOT!


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 06, 2009, 11:17:12 AM
jeepers, ive just been put in my place.

Quote from: MiddleBro on February 06, 2009, 11:12:42 AM
the day that The H-Man came into my life.

you and me both, Z-Man.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on February 06, 2009, 11:49:09 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on February 06, 2009, 11:17:12 AM
you and me both, Z-Man.

"That's sweet of you to say".  Anyways, on a side-note, I just checked a few different websites, and all list Tom Bergeron's birthday as May 6th, 1955.  You got me, Tom!


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: reallynotclever on February 06, 2009, 01:32:55 PM
Great call Z-Man.  It was like you were pitching up batting practice for Tom to crush over the fence.  I still can't get the image of you & Wally in A dimly lit bathroom, splashing cold water in each others faces.  A ventriloquism version of Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler".  Classic, I'm still laughing.  Check out A movie called "Dummy" (2002), starring Adrien Brody.  I think you'll like it, if you haven't already seen it.   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: neilnumberman on February 06, 2009, 02:45:27 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on February 06, 2009, 11:12:42 AM
Hey Gang,
    It's The Z-Man, here.  Glad my call led to some enjoyment for you.  Remember, though, it's "Wally".  There's no "e" in there.  Anyways, I'm only listening to the rest of the show, now, having gone to bed shortly after my call ended, and I just gotta say, I'm even more disappointed than usual that I couldn't stay up for it, based on the topic/s.  I really enjoy doing impressions, a lot, and have a pretty good idea of what I consider the best day of my life.  To put in my two cents, however late, I would have to say that it would be the day that The H-Man came into my life.  That is all.  See ya later, FOT!


   -The Z-Man
I'm sure if you're the first to call next week and contribute an impression and your GREATEST day ever, not only will Tom tolerate it but we'll have two weeks in a row where YOU started the show off. Think about it Z-Man!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on February 06, 2009, 03:42:00 PM
Since we are on the off topic, is it "Wackerman" or "Wackaman"? Just for the record. No matter how it's spelled, once you get that thing out of it's garbage bag, I think Wally could give Spike/Julie/Fredericks a run for their money.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on February 06, 2009, 05:17:40 PM
Dirty Ziggy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew_in_bk on February 06, 2009, 06:01:17 PM
Just got through the podcast. Have to say, the Elvis Costello moment had me in stitches in a very public place. I had to stop. And rest. Good show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on February 06, 2009, 08:13:28 PM
Quote from: Regular Joe on February 06, 2009, 03:42:00 PM
Since we are on the off topic, is it "Wackerman" or "Wackaman"? Just for the record. No matter how it's spelled, once you get that thing out of it's garbage bag, I think Wally could give Spike/Julie/Fredericks a run for their money.

I'm glad you asked.  It's actually neither.  My way of spelling Wally's surname is "Wackiman".  I also was thinking that the next call I make might actually made by Wally, instead.  Perhaps he could give a few bars of his personal rendition of that banjo classic, "Late To School".


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on February 06, 2009, 08:50:42 PM
When the caller who told the story of his wedding night 'best day ever' finished, I thought for sure Tom would say 'That's a very sweet story'. When he responded with 'GREATEST NIGHT EVER' through gritted teeth I lost it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 07, 2009, 02:56:37 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on February 06, 2009, 11:01:35 AM
What is "In a Jar?"

Peanut butter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on February 07, 2009, 03:00:19 PM
Quote from: Julie on February 05, 2009, 08:57:55 AM
Quote from: mike_b on January 30, 2009, 06:47:52 PM
Julie, I think I work for the same government agency you do!

what are the letters of your agency? I mean, what are the letters of the part of the agency you work for? And do you work for an even smaller part with more letters?

SSA


Also, my favorite part was the Dinosaur Jr impression
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tedstud on February 07, 2009, 04:17:31 PM
Quote from: daveB! Oakland! on February 07, 2009, 02:56:37 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on February 06, 2009, 11:01:35 AM
What is "In a Jar?"

Peanut butter.

If the question was serious, then its the Dinosaur Jr. song mentioned in the last show.  If it wasn't a serious question then fireflies.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jake from Memphis on February 08, 2009, 03:28:26 AM
Was listening to this podcast on a long subway ride home and laughing out loud like a creep.  Favorite line by far:

"Wally?  The Ro-but?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bachwards on February 08, 2009, 05:52:09 PM
I enjoyed hearing Tom pick off James as well as his reaction to the rapidfire impressions at the end of the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 09, 2009, 02:18:17 AM
James' absolute disappointment in Tom recognizing him was priceless.  and then his ho-hum hang up, "...i'll just try next week."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jake from Memphis on February 09, 2009, 11:20:35 AM
I think James's disappointment may have been the kind that one only experiences when they something is over.  Tom saying that he likes James ends the dynamic of the two being at war.  Just imagine what would happen if we tried that with US diplomacy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 09, 2009, 11:25:59 AM
it possibly would have hit James harder if Tom called him Jeremy, really throwing back the curtain.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spacepope on February 09, 2009, 11:30:32 AM
I'm a little disappointed in myself. I told my story about Branson, Missouri. Tom brought up Yakov Smirnoff and I didn't do my Yakov impression! "In Communist Russia, impression does you!" Obviously this impression can change for any situation. That's the beauty.

Later in the show I was driving home and I had to pull over when Tom and Matt Fraction were talking about Dirty Ziggy, then I yelled at Tom for hanging up on Joey Levels again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on February 09, 2009, 09:16:10 PM
Oh my god, Dirty Ziggy was the best thing ever.  There's also a quote from that conversation that was just priceless and that I can't remember because I forget pretty much everything these days.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on February 09, 2009, 09:19:04 PM
Why does Tom hate Joey Levels so?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on February 10, 2009, 09:56:33 PM
how incredibly fitting for the can of corn to have fallen DIRECTLY from the "top shelf" thanks to the grocery manager.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on February 10, 2009, 10:28:12 PM
sully + matsu + deerhoof.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on February 10, 2009, 11:06:05 PM
Oh Lord, but did "DracSearch" kill me.  Gosh golly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sara from Chicago on February 10, 2009, 11:14:13 PM
"He's also known for being America's most violent firefighter."

And: bluh?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on February 10, 2009, 11:22:27 PM
sully's wait what destroyed me
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on February 11, 2009, 12:29:04 PM
"i LIKE that song!"

But my favorite moment had to be when Tom dumped Chumbawumba atop the Psychedelic Sitting Room guy's insistence on respect.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on February 11, 2009, 01:17:01 PM
DracSearch and Tom's "bleh". And Google's striking vocal resemblance to Chris "Mad Dog" Russo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on February 11, 2009, 03:51:25 PM
"Puppets... Not muffins."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on February 11, 2009, 04:09:25 PM
Post-"Factory" revelation "WAIT...WHUTT??!!" by Chesley = laff fest
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Turf Out on February 11, 2009, 04:13:23 PM
Tom's "bleh"!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: birdleisure on February 11, 2009, 05:31:32 PM
Tom describing Mike on twitter as "Charles Bukowski trapped in the Matrix". Ha!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on February 11, 2009, 07:06:38 PM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on February 11, 2009, 12:29:04 PM
"i LIKE that song!"

But my favorite moment had to be when Tom dumped Chumbawumba atop the Psychedelic Sitting Room guy's insistence on respect.

That guy was such a jerk!

Best line: "I'm not asking, I'm telling. Introduce it, and make it lively!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on February 11, 2009, 08:43:08 PM
"Cool is first word that popped into my mind when I heard you say Boonton, USA"

(http://www.worlddelights.com/images/roland/baby_corn_can.gif)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on February 12, 2009, 10:03:00 AM
Quote from: Regular Joe on February 11, 2009, 07:06:38 PM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on February 11, 2009, 12:29:04 PM
"i LIKE that song!"

But my favorite moment had to be when Tom dumped Chumbawumba atop the Psychedelic Sitting Room guy's insistence on respect.

That guy was such a jerk!

Best line: "I'm not asking, I'm telling. Introduce it, and make it lively!"

I loved that!

Also, Google's voice really made me laugh for some reason. So dumb, but so funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on February 12, 2009, 10:20:21 AM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on February 11, 2009, 12:29:04 PM
"i LIKE that song!"

But my favorite moment had to be when Tom dumped Chumbawumba atop the Psychedelic Sitting Room guy's insistence on respect.

A Chumbawumba soundalike, actually!  I need to know how to get a hold of soundalike recordings.  I'd really like a soundalike version of Bush's "Everything Zen."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 12, 2009, 10:28:21 AM
the psychedelic sitting room guy was annoying.  learn your place, son.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iforgotmymantra on February 12, 2009, 09:03:43 PM
"but six months in.. blurgh"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 13, 2009, 08:52:10 AM
"Love-makers Fortnightly"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mcphee from the forum on February 13, 2009, 09:14:18 AM
This is from last week, but I liked it when that guy told the story about not recognizing Paul from Beatlemania in Branson, MO.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SexyAnkles on February 13, 2009, 09:16:11 AM
A.C. Newman gets much love from WFMU...and deservedly so.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 13, 2009, 09:50:37 AM
the guy from boonton, nj with kids for cigarettes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on February 13, 2009, 01:12:44 PM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on February 11, 2009, 12:29:04 PM
"i LIKE that song!"

But my favorite moment had to be when Tom dumped Chumbawumba atop the Psychedelic Sitting Room guy's insistence on respect.

I knew Tom was going to play something else but when Tubthumping came on it was even better than I had hoped.  It didn't quite sound like Chumbawumba though?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 13, 2009, 01:23:26 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on February 12, 2009, 10:03:00 AM
Also, Google's voice really made me laugh for some reason. So dumb, but so funny.

it made best for the answer to question, "...if i were dracula, i'd bite SO MANY necks!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on February 13, 2009, 06:08:28 PM
Quote from: jbissell on February 13, 2009, 01:12:44 PM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on February 11, 2009, 12:29:04 PM
"i LIKE that song!"

But my favorite moment had to be when Tom dumped Chumbawumba atop the Psychedelic Sitting Room guy's insistence on respect.

I knew Tom was going to play something else but when Tubthumping came on it was even better than I had hoped.  It didn't quite sound like Chumbawumba though?

yesno pointed out that it was a chumbawumba soundalike. soundalike or not, that was a choice maneuver. i like tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 14, 2009, 05:46:26 AM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on February 13, 2009, 06:08:28 PM
Quote from: jbissell on February 13, 2009, 01:12:44 PM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on February 11, 2009, 12:29:04 PM
"i LIKE that song!"

But my favorite moment had to be when Tom dumped Chumbawumba atop the Psychedelic Sitting Room guy's insistence on respect.

I knew Tom was going to play something else but when Tubthumping came on it was even better than I had hoped.  It didn't quite sound like Chumbawumba though?

yesno pointed out that it was a chumbawumba soundalike. soundalike or not, that was a choice maneuver. i like tom.

That was a great move.  I was hoping for "Only Time Will Tell" by Asia, but a Chumbawamba sound-alike was the curveball of all curveballs. 

Pay your dues, Psychedelic Sitting Room.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on February 14, 2009, 01:10:50 PM
Last week, Tom's curt dismissal of the Psychedelic Sitting Room guy kind of bummed me out - it seemed unnecessarily mean. But, then, this week, it became clear that Tom was right, and I was wrong. That kid was a jerk, and got what was coming to him.

I also liked, "Back in those days, my material was mostly X-rated fare."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete from oz on February 14, 2009, 08:57:40 PM
Tap tap tap tap tap tap bleh
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: franks. on February 15, 2009, 06:57:31 PM
Quote from: jbissell on February 13, 2009, 01:12:44 PM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on February 11, 2009, 12:29:04 PM
"i LIKE that song!"

But my favorite moment had to be when Tom dumped Chumbawumba atop the Psychedelic Sitting Room guy's insistence on respect.

I knew Tom was going to play something else but when Tubthumping came on it was even better than I had hoped.  It didn't quite sound like Chumbawumba though?

Never have I been so happy to hear Chumbawumba.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 16, 2009, 04:19:58 AM
Gooogle:  "Lemme look that up!"

DracSearch.com: "Bleeeeeh!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 17, 2009, 12:01:39 PM
Oh, and I forgot to mention (because I didn't hear it the first time I listened) at the beginning of the show when Tom noticed a pair of socks on the desk.


And then Mike took the socks, claiming he could use them.

PRICELESS!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on February 17, 2009, 12:21:43 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on February 17, 2009, 12:01:39 PM
Oh, and I forgot to mention (because I didn't hear it the first time I listened) at the beginning of the show when Tom noticed a pair of socks on the desk.


And then Mike took the socks, claiming he could use them.

PRICELESS!!!

In the chat, Mike claimed he was going to try and sell them to the vintage clothing store featured in The Wrestler.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 17, 2009, 12:22:49 PM
"...i'm just bein' Sully."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on February 17, 2009, 02:01:26 PM
Quote from: birdleisure on February 11, 2009, 05:31:32 PM
Tom describing Mike on twitter as "Charles Bukowski trapped in the Matrix". Ha!

And the follow-up, describing it as "One man's collapse"  - a possible new name for The Mike Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alvaro from GM on February 17, 2009, 02:09:14 PM
Quote from: Spalding on February 17, 2009, 02:01:26 PM
And the follow-up, describing it as "One man's collapse"  - a possible new name for The Mike Show.

I don't like it....  I LOVE IT!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that James on February 18, 2009, 09:47:07 AM
During the opening Spike call:

"You sit back, you relax, maybe open a, uh, uh, uh, a nice, uh, I don't know, do you have anything to open, even, in your place? Anything closed?"


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 18, 2009, 10:00:19 AM
Quote from: not that James on February 18, 2009, 09:47:07 AM
During the opening Spike call:

"You sit back, you relax, maybe open a, uh, uh, uh, a nice, uh, I don't know, do you have anything to open, even, in your place? Anything closed?"




Hilarious!  Also, very nice Hello Cthulu icon there. 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 18, 2009, 10:13:26 AM
Hey, I am just now listening to the archives. I swear I think that the caller in the opening pre-show GOMP replay was Fredericks; it doesn't sound like him at first, but there's something in the gargling quality of his voice just prior to his denouement that made the hairs on the back of my head go up, just like when I hear a growling dog or the Fredericks soundboard.

Congratulations to all the winners. I can't believe I am already able to type that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 18, 2009, 10:44:12 AM
Oh, Dave.

(This is, I think, my third "Oh, [somebody]" post.  Irritating of me.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 18, 2009, 12:31:47 PM
"This is Zach G, you look like Artie Lang" or something like that
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 18, 2009, 12:45:30 PM
Quote from: Sarah on February 18, 2009, 10:44:12 AM
Oh, Dave.

(This is, I think, my third "Oh, [somebody]" post.  Irritating of me.)

I don't get it. But that's so often true. Like the Best Show award I didn't get.

Just kidding. On the outside.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on February 18, 2009, 12:49:55 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on February 18, 2009, 12:45:30 PM
Quote from: Sarah on February 18, 2009, 10:44:12 AM
Oh, Dave.

(This is, I think, my third "Oh, [somebody]" post.  Irritating of me.)

I don't get it. But that's so often true. Like the Best Show award I didn't get.

Just kidding. On the outside.

I think Sarah was trying to say, "Come on, Dave! That was Hesh! A 4' 5" midget doing a dance thing or whatever!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that James on February 18, 2009, 04:25:20 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on February 18, 2009, 10:00:19 AM
Quote from: not that James on February 18, 2009, 09:47:07 AM
During the opening Spike call:

"You sit back, you relax, maybe open a, uh, uh, uh, a nice, uh, I don't know, do you have anything to open, even, in your place? Anything closed?"




Hilarious!  Also, very nice Hello Cthulu icon there. 



That's very sweet of you to say.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 18, 2009, 04:38:31 PM
I can not wait to hear Tom get frustrated with a caller, and as just before hanging up, he loudly exclaims "DISMISSED".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on February 18, 2009, 05:22:26 PM
"Pranks on the march!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on February 18, 2009, 06:13:03 PM
Tom describing himself as "Lenny Bruce on Steroids"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on February 18, 2009, 06:39:53 PM
Last night's show was lightning speed. So much going on.
8 p.m. hit, I did a whirl, and Rob Tyner was singing into 11 o'clock.
Wow it was magic. Excellent show, and great job everyone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on February 18, 2009, 08:57:28 PM
So many great moments, such a great show, even though I personally keep getting heaved ho. I can only say I go in with the best intentions!

I mostly just have to say to Sarah that I'm very sorry I stepped on your toes in being Trembling Eagle's proxy! If I had seen that you were set to call for that same purpose, I never would've done it. My mistake!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on February 18, 2009, 09:35:38 PM
The last three minutes of the show was riveting, and the climactic "Oh, and the winner is Joe Paterno" was just perfect.  I burst into applause. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 19, 2009, 08:24:09 AM
Tom: That's very sweet of you to say, H-Man
H-Man: Well, it's all true, Mi M M M, Tom

*************************************

Did the H-Man think he was on the Mike Show? And who won the Mike Show awards? I am pulling for "Spike".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on February 19, 2009, 08:54:15 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on February 19, 2009, 08:24:09 AM
Tom: That's very sweet of you to say, H-Man
H-Man: Well, it's all true, Mi M M M, Tom

*************************************

Did the H-Man think he was on the Mike Show? And who won the Mike Show awards? I am pulling for "Spike".

Larry the Perv won every single award. It was like Titanic but with porn and cheap liquor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 19, 2009, 09:43:28 AM
according to mike, larry the perv cleaned up at the awards.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on February 19, 2009, 08:38:32 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on February 19, 2009, 08:24:09 AM
Tom: That's very sweet of you to say, H-Man
H-Man: Well, it's all true, Mi M M M, Tom

*************************************

Did the H-Man think he was on the Mike Show? And who won the Mike Show awards? I am pulling for "Spike".

H-man - why else go back to that dead horse?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sushi cowboy on February 19, 2009, 10:40:35 PM
"It's like Christmas morning. Oh, it's like Christmas morning. That was like Christmas morning. I never timed one better. I don't think I ever timed one of those better than that one." - Tom after hanging up on Greg of Psychedelic Sitting Room at the opportune moment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on February 20, 2009, 03:14:28 AM
Quote from: Turf Out on February 11, 2009, 04:13:23 PM
Tom's "bleh"!

on being completely self indulgent, here i go
Quote from: dania on December 07, 2008, 07:08:25 PM

Maybe I'll see some of yez there..???? 
COOL














BLE!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on February 20, 2009, 09:47:30 AM
Quote from: Chris L on February 18, 2009, 05:22:26 PM
"Pranks on the march!"

Just started listening to the podcast and I'm already dying.

"First they came for the standups, and I said nothing"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 20, 2009, 10:47:16 AM
Quote from: sushi cowboy on February 19, 2009, 10:40:35 PM
"It's like Christmas morning. Oh, it's like Christmas morning. That was like Christmas morning. I never timed one better. I don't think I ever timed one of those better than that one." - Tom after hanging up on Greg of Psychedelic Sitting Room at the opportune moment.

not only am i nearly as giddy as Tom when he does that, but it was even sweeter when it played out exactly how i wanted it.  i hope greg plays the odds and calls back again. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JamesU on February 20, 2009, 07:48:53 PM
I don't know if this has been asked before but is there any chance of getting the guest clip montage posted? Those were all so amazing and it seems like a shame for all of Dorvid's work to go unheard. Post it!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on February 20, 2009, 09:05:17 PM
Frank from Weehawken pulling a Big Baby Jesus.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 20, 2009, 09:28:57 PM
oh, frank....
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on February 21, 2009, 11:32:51 AM
FINALLY got to hear the awards show. HUGE W.

I loved Spike winning best dismissal, then calling in for his acceptance "speech", and getting dismissed.

I loved Toms speedy impersonations of the all the nominees in the best guest category (especially Ted Leo) and then Tom getting down on himself for offending his friends.

And Ted Leo's "acceptance speech" call. Is it just me or does he seem like the nicest guy? Also he mentioned something about someone "documenting" the creation of "The World is in the Turlet" when they were recording it. Anyone know about this? Photos? Video? I am curious as to what kind of documentation went down during of one of the greatest moments in radio history.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on February 21, 2009, 11:45:42 AM
My favorite part of this week's show was the announcement of a BRAND NEW BEST SHOW PODCAST!!!!

WOW I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 21, 2009, 12:08:04 PM
Quote from: Patrick in Oregon on February 21, 2009, 11:32:51 AM
Is it just me or does he seem like the nicest guy?

It's not just you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on February 21, 2009, 01:02:04 PM
Quote from: Sarah on February 21, 2009, 12:08:04 PM
Quote from: Patrick in Oregon on February 21, 2009, 11:32:51 AM
Is it just me or does he seem like the nicest guy?

It's not just you.

True, he's a sincerely solid human being. Nice as can be. I met him around 1999 or 2000. It was a brief meeting. Saw him an entire year later and he remembered my name. Just a good guy, pleased to meet you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cas-vik on February 22, 2009, 10:44:14 AM
Aww the podcast gets cut off.  I thought the awards show ended in a blizzard of misery with no best call winner.

Eww boy.  It was very clearly there.  My fault entirely.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on February 22, 2009, 04:02:14 PM
Quote from: JamesU on February 20, 2009, 07:48:53 PM
I don't know if this has been asked before but is there any chance of getting the guest clip montage posted? Those were all so amazing and it seems like a shame for all of Dorvid's work to go unheard. Post it!

Thanks.  There's no way the Best Guest clip montage would have been half as entertaining as Tom's celebrity impressions and subsequent meltdown, so I was more than fine with it not getting played.  The only thing I was bummed about was over-cranking the Skid Row song during Omar's tribute, a mistake I didn't have time to fix as I finished it about 10 minutes before the show started.

But to answer your question, I think the Best Guest montage will be in Omar's next recap.  If it isn't, PM me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on February 23, 2009, 10:20:03 AM
Tom's giggle/shout, followed with "IT'S LIKE IT'S A CELEBRITY!!!" when John from South Carolina revealed himself as the originator of "Go shop for a coffin."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on February 23, 2009, 11:26:28 AM
Quote from: Spalding on February 23, 2009, 10:20:03 AM
Tom's giggle/shout, followed with "IT'S LIKE IT'S A CELEBRITY!!!" when John from South Carolina revealed himself as the originator of "Go shop for a coffin."

More like a returning hero.  He's a regular Sullen Sullenberger. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 23, 2009, 12:03:03 PM
Quote from: Martin on February 21, 2009, 11:45:42 AM
My favorite part of this week's show was the announcement of a BRAND NEW BEST SHOW PODCAST!!!!

WOW I CAN'T WAIT!!!

so...who's doing it?  and do we know if it will be in english?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on February 23, 2009, 12:22:08 PM
Best Show Gems: http://wfmu.org/playlists/BD
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on February 23, 2009, 12:45:20 PM
Quote from: Martin on February 21, 2009, 11:45:42 AM
My favorite part of this week's show was the announcement of a BRAND NEW BEST SHOW PODCAST!!!!

WOW I CAN'T WAIT!!!

I'm excited because it might actually help me convince friends to listen to the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alvaro from GM on February 23, 2009, 01:16:31 PM
Quote from: jbissell on February 23, 2009, 12:45:20 PM
Quote from: Martin on February 21, 2009, 11:45:42 AM
My favorite part of this week's show was the announcement of a BRAND NEW BEST SHOW PODCAST!!!!

WOW I CAN'T WAIT!!!

I'm excited because it might actually help me convince friends to listen to the show.

Here's hoping.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on February 23, 2009, 08:25:31 PM
I'd forgotten about it until the awards show, but Zach Galifianakis's laugh when Trembling Eagle announces himself as Trembling Eagle is great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on February 24, 2009, 12:42:31 PM
Favorite part of last show was actually Tom saying:

"WHAAAAT...to quote Darth Vader."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on February 24, 2009, 05:09:20 PM
Quote from: Trinsky on February 22, 2009, 04:02:14 PM
The only thing I was bummed about was over-cranking the Skid Row song during Omar's tribute...

Are you kidding me?  That was brilliant.  Buh-rill-yunt.  I totally thought it was intentional and banged my head accordingly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on February 25, 2009, 06:29:51 AM
Lots of laughs in last night's show, but my favorite had to be:

FMU, you're on the air.
Heeeeeelllllloooooooo Patton. (creepy laugh)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on February 25, 2009, 07:14:57 AM
Mike's lil' Herzog titles.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on February 25, 2009, 09:21:07 AM
Mike pulling the "I gotta get outta here" bit, along with the Lil' titles.

Also, the worst was Tom and Patton going on about Eisner at a comicon. That seriously depressed the shit out of me since last night. And even though funny, they were laughing way too hard at it considering how true their jokes really were. Ugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on February 25, 2009, 10:12:13 AM
Tied for first for me:

King of Queens scheduled to be on when you wake up from a nap.

Lil' Fitzcarraldo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 25, 2009, 10:49:42 AM
I liked the Popper interview.  Every once in awhile, it's good to mix in a more reserved Brit-style comedian.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on February 25, 2009, 10:58:44 AM
Last night was packed with laughs but Todd Barry slipping in at the end was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on February 25, 2009, 11:05:11 AM
Quote from: jbissell on February 25, 2009, 10:58:44 AM
Last night was packed with laughs but Todd Barry slipping in at the end was great.

"You guys power-zinged me!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on February 25, 2009, 11:32:01 AM
Many, many gems in this one. But if I had to pick, I couldn't stop laughing at the David Crosby/yacht discussion.

My 2-year-old's favorite moment was the theme song, because as soon as it came on she yelled, "Daddy, dance!" and hopped around like a maniac.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: A.M. Thomas on February 25, 2009, 11:36:40 AM
So many gems from last night.  But not when Tom didn't get a Spagett! reference...







(http://spagett.com/spagett.gif)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pinky on February 25, 2009, 12:07:49 PM
"so jeepers is your blimey"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sveden on February 25, 2009, 03:43:34 PM
Best "Best Show" I've ever heard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: A.M. Thomas on February 25, 2009, 03:49:16 PM
Lil' Little Dieter Needs to Fly
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on February 25, 2009, 03:53:07 PM
The idea of Patton being rendered sterile by Spike's laugh.








And also, he called me a sweetheart.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on February 25, 2009, 04:08:01 PM
I was sorely tempted to call when they were in the middle of that Jeff Dunham rant and try talking about Hall and Oates, but I didn't want to ruin their spectacular tirade.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on February 26, 2009, 01:34:24 AM
I love the atomic bomb Todd Barry dropped on Jason Woliner at the last second. Just the way he snuck it in. LOVED IT.

I feel kinda cheeseball fawning over the show, but sweet mother of god Tom is on a roll lately. The last few months have been really, REALLY good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 26, 2009, 04:25:51 AM
Quote from: A.M. Thomas on February 25, 2009, 11:36:40 AM
So many gems from last night.  But not when Tom didn't get a Spagett! reference...







(http://spagett.com/spagett.gif)

he he Spooked ya ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on February 26, 2009, 05:00:50 AM
Dancing with the Predators, Predator My Ride
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jason w. on February 26, 2009, 10:56:57 AM
Quote from: todd on February 26, 2009, 01:34:24 AM
I love the atomic bomb Todd Barry dropped on Jason Woliner at the last second. Just the way he snuck it in. LOVED IT.

It was a pretty good zing. The assault continued over text messages for about 45 minutes afterwards.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from canada on February 27, 2009, 12:25:47 AM
Just chiming in to say Patton was WRONG! And that's the only time I'll ever be able to say that. Proof is published by Image, not Dynamite. Also I work on Proof as of issue 18. Which is out the last Wednesday of March. Buy it! I will! And Patton! Probably will! Too!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on February 27, 2009, 10:14:36 AM
I love the birlliancy of the villian created on election night who gets his iPod stolen and is forced to stew his emotions for the longest time until his master plan can come to fruition.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 27, 2009, 11:14:42 AM
when Tim called in (assuming it was real) was bogus and in such bad taste.  if it wasnt real, well, i was too uncomfortable to get the joke. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on February 27, 2009, 11:58:31 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on February 27, 2009, 11:14:42 AM
when Tim called in (assuming it was real) was bogus and in such bad taste.  if it wasnt real, well, i was too uncomfortable to get the joke. 

how could that possibly not be a joke?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 27, 2009, 12:36:07 PM
"Shark harasses people"

"Doug is miserable"

I lost it!  :D



Also, is this the first time Tom has ever said "Wurster" on the air?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sveden on February 27, 2009, 12:39:06 PM
Actually this was my favorite part of the show.

Patton singing (http://sveden.tumblr.com/post/82049249/oh-my-darling) the Aluminum Container Manufacturer's Assoc theme song.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on February 27, 2009, 12:41:12 PM
Yeah, the beginning of that Tim call was 8 Chuck & Bucks out 10. But then it was clear what was going on, and many laffs ensued.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on February 27, 2009, 12:43:33 PM
The special edition DVD of The Big Lebowski that include a copy of Army of Darkness.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 27, 2009, 12:48:08 PM
Quote from: Colin, Wolf King of LA on February 27, 2009, 11:58:31 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on February 27, 2009, 11:14:42 AM
when Tim called in (assuming it was real) was bogus and in such bad taste.  if it wasnt real, well, i was too uncomfortable to get the joke. 

how could that possibly not be a joke?

im not familiar enough with tim and eric to know when he would be kidding. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on February 27, 2009, 01:27:39 PM
The best part of the show was that I got turned on to about nine awesome new things: Popper's book (which I was vaguely aware of), Allan Partridge, Proof...etc.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on February 27, 2009, 01:48:20 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on February 27, 2009, 12:48:08 PM
Quote from: Colin, Wolf King of LA on February 27, 2009, 11:58:31 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on February 27, 2009, 11:14:42 AM
when Tim called in (assuming it was real) was bogus and in such bad taste.  if it wasnt real, well, i was too uncomfortable to get the joke. 

how could that possibly not be a joke?

im not familiar enough with tim and eric to know when he would be kidding. 


Tim Heidecker is kidding about 95% of the time I think. :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on February 27, 2009, 01:48:29 PM
"Little Juarez Town"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 27, 2009, 01:51:18 PM
Quote from: erika on February 27, 2009, 01:48:20 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on February 27, 2009, 12:48:08 PM
Quote from: Colin, Wolf King of LA on February 27, 2009, 11:58:31 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on February 27, 2009, 11:14:42 AM
when Tim called in (assuming it was real) was bogus and in such bad taste.  if it wasnt real, well, i was too uncomfortable to get the joke. 

how could that possibly not be a joke?

im not familiar enough with tim and eric to know when he would be kidding. 


Tim Heidecker is kidding about 95% of the time I think. :)

i imagine this would be true.  okay, i now understand the stink of lame from my first comment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on February 27, 2009, 02:22:55 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on February 27, 2009, 01:51:18 PM
Quote from: erika on February 27, 2009, 01:48:20 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on February 27, 2009, 12:48:08 PM
Quote from: Colin, Wolf King of LA on February 27, 2009, 11:58:31 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on February 27, 2009, 11:14:42 AM
when Tim called in (assuming it was real) was bogus and in such bad taste.  if it wasnt real, well, i was too uncomfortable to get the joke. 

how could that possibly not be a joke?

im not familiar enough with tim and eric to know when he would be kidding. 


Tim Heidecker is kidding about 95% of the time I think. :)

i imagine this would be true.  okay, i now understand the stink of lame from my first comment.

Didn't you hear the Tim and Eric call form a few years ago?  They were calling from a hotel in Kalamazoo (represent!) and it was ridiculous. 

I believe Tim and Eric's Awesome Show....is the greatest thing ever, of all times, on TV.  EVER.  I have yet to find any worth or value in any of their interviews, either print, audio, or visually. 

But that show?  Get outta here.  The best. 

Ike
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 28, 2009, 04:48:28 AM
Ike, you're my new Pep Pep.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on February 28, 2009, 02:32:34 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on February 28, 2009, 04:48:28 AM
Ike, you're my new Pep Pep.

OH MAMMA!   OH MAMMA! 

Seriously, I tried very, very hard to explain the show to a friend last night.  I. Could. Not. Do. It. 

Absurd, I guess?  Where do you go from there? 

Rollo Tony Brown Town
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on February 28, 2009, 05:22:53 PM
such a great, quick and punchy Wurster call this week, too. I especially liked the onomatopoeia of "jzheuuught!" - the sound of pants being ripped off, bahah, and also how darren is in charge of "aqua-sitions". s'gold!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alvaro from GM on February 28, 2009, 06:41:23 PM
Quote from: Ike on February 28, 2009, 02:32:34 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on February 28, 2009, 04:48:28 AM
Ike, you're my new Pep Pep.

OH MAMMA!   OH MAMMA! 

Seriously, I tried very, very hard to explain the show to a friend last night.  I. Could. Not. Do. It. 

Absurd, I guess?  Where do you go from there? 

Rollo Tony Brown Town

I always explain that it's comedy comes mainly from editing as opposed to writing.  Almost like editing slapstick.

Quote from: Pidgeon on February 27, 2009, 12:36:07 PM
"Shark harasses people"

"Doug is miserable"

I lost it!  :D



Also, is this the first time Tom has ever said "Wurster" on the air?

William Wurster the architect?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on February 28, 2009, 07:30:26 PM
Quote from: Alvaro from GM on February 28, 2009, 06:41:23 PM
William Wurster the architect?


hahahah nicely done.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wurster
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on February 28, 2009, 08:35:55 PM
Quote from: Ike on February 27, 2009, 02:22:55 PM
I believe Tim and Eric's Awesome Show....is the greatest thing ever, of all times, on TV.  EVER.  I have yet to find any worth or value in any of their interviews, either print, audio, or visually. 
Ike

Forgive the tangent, but I'm guessing you didn't see them on Poolside Chats w/ Neil Hamburger, which KILLED ME.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYs39BCuJmc[/youtube]
Part 1
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on February 28, 2009, 08:59:43 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on February 27, 2009, 12:36:07 PM



Also, is this the first time Tom has ever said "Wurster" on the air?

something about that stood out to me too
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 01, 2009, 02:00:38 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on February 27, 2009, 12:36:07 PM
Also, is this the first time Tom has ever said "Wurster" on the air?

No.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on March 03, 2009, 11:56:57 PM
What a great night for the Show!

Got to meet my heroes while phonebanking...and to be candid, The Best Show Universe is VERY, VERY REAL! Mike, Laurie from Miami, Kid Jersey, Philly Boy, Terre T...all incredibly approachable and totally cool. I'm still shaking -- AN INCREDIBLE EVENING!!!

LET'S DO IT AGAIN NEXT WEEK!

(Great talking to Hugman + DaveFKnox on the phone)
(& spoke to Twitterkins!!!)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on March 04, 2009, 12:12:50 AM
jealous!




*except for hugman, we're already tight.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on March 04, 2009, 01:18:53 AM
Quote from: THE YELLOW CHAIR on March 03, 2009, 11:56:57 PM
What a great night for the Show!

Got to meet my heroes while phonebanking...and to be candid, The Best Show Universe is VERY, VERY REAL! Mike, Laurie from Miami, Kid Jersey, Philly Boy, Terre T...all incredibly approachable and totally cool. I'm still shaking -- AN INCREDIBLE EVENING!!!

LET'S DO IT AGAIN NEXT WEEK!

(Great talking to Hugman + DaveFKnox on the phone)
(& spoke to Twitterkins!!!)

And I spoke to YOU!!! Thanks, Yellow Chair!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 04, 2009, 06:42:53 AM
Quote from: Patrick in Oregon on March 04, 2009, 01:18:53 AM
Quote from: THE YELLOW CHAIR on March 03, 2009, 11:56:57 PM
What a great night for the Show!

Got to meet my heroes while phonebanking...and to be candid, The Best Show Universe is VERY, VERY REAL! Mike, Laurie from Miami, Kid Jersey, Philly Boy, Terre T...all incredibly approachable and totally cool. I'm still shaking -- AN INCREDIBLE EVENING!!!

LET'S DO IT AGAIN NEXT WEEK!

(Great talking to Hugman + DaveFKnox on the phone)
(& spoke to Twitterkins!!!)

And I spoke to YOU!!! Thanks, Yellow Chair!

Yes, speaking to the Yellow Chair was awesome, although I think he forgot to ask me which "device" I wanted to have included in my prize pack.

MFK had a very good first night, by the way, all things considered. She's a giant fan of the morphine pump. Thanks for everyone thinking about her.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on March 04, 2009, 07:39:39 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTrNjngQoi8[/youtube]

The Unofficial 2009 Marathon Theme Video
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SexyAnkles on March 04, 2009, 09:22:41 AM
Was there much content in the show other than pledge related?  I was only able to tune in for a short time around when I pledged and all I heard was pledge talk, and the start of a conv with Philly Boy Roy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on March 04, 2009, 10:30:52 AM
tom spends a lot of time thanking people, which is a plus, guests walk in, he plays tracks from stuff he's giving away, gets everyone riled up to call in and hand over their hard-earned money even though they have families to feed and bills to pay and they owe the government.

but in the end...TOM WINS! and you feel good about it all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on March 04, 2009, 12:35:19 PM
Quote from: SexyAnkles on March 04, 2009, 09:22:41 AM
Was there much content in the show other than pledge related?  I was only able to tune in for a short time around when I pledged and all I heard was pledge talk, and the start of a conv with Philly Boy Roy.

not really. the marathon shows are almost strictly Tom asking for pledges and thanking people.  I don't remember last year even having any bits like the PBR stuff, but I could be wrong. 

But it's still worth it for some great gems he comes up with riffing on people's comments like the "I haaaaaaate that guy" Kevin Smith stuff last nite.  Also, I'm pretty sure he called a dude Honey.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on March 04, 2009, 12:47:28 PM
Quote from: hugman on March 04, 2009, 12:35:19 PM
Quote from: SexyAnkles on March 04, 2009, 09:22:41 AM
Was there much content in the show other than pledge related?  I was only able to tune in for a short time around when I pledged and all I heard was pledge talk, and the start of a conv with Philly Boy Roy.

not really. the marathon shows are almost strictly Tom asking for pledges and thanking people.  I don't remember last year even having any bits like the PBR stuff, but I could be wrong. 

Bryce called last year while under the influence of a "Reggae Rage."

http://www.recidivism.org/2008/03/positive_vibration.html
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dotmap on March 04, 2009, 12:56:57 PM
Last night Hatch had a hard time pronouncing Menands where I'm from and Tom's response was amazing. The initial "MENNEN..." was hilarious, and then he of course followed it with "by Mennen". I had the jingle stuck in my head so I had to look it up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1lXTNVp4IY&eurl=http://www.bymennen.com/2007/12/my-favorite-jingle.html
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on March 04, 2009, 01:11:26 PM
Quote from: hugman on March 04, 2009, 12:35:19 PM
Also, I'm pretty sure he called a dude Honey.

I think I heard that too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 04, 2009, 01:31:55 PM
Quote from: hugman on March 04, 2009, 12:35:19 PM
Quote from: SexyAnkles on March 04, 2009, 09:22:41 AM
Was there much content in the show other than pledge related?  I was only able to tune in for a short time around when I pledged and all I heard was pledge talk, and the start of a conv with Philly Boy Roy.

not really. the marathon shows are almost strictly Tom asking for pledges and thanking people.  I don't remember last year even having any bits like the PBR stuff, but I could be wrong. 

But it's still worth it for some great gems he comes up with riffing on people's comments like the "I haaaaaaate that guy" Kevin Smith stuff last nite.  Also, I'm pretty sure he called a dude Honey.

Ted Leo has confirmed via Twitter that he will be making another in-studio appearance (along with some other as-yet-unnamed guests) during next week's show, so there's that to look forward to. Also, there's the suspense of whether Tom will be able to top this week's amazing pledge total. It seems pretty daunting, but I remember thinking the same thing after last year's $40,000 first week show and the second show topped it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on March 04, 2009, 02:18:18 PM
Tom can do it. WE can do it. Huzzah and stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on March 04, 2009, 02:39:23 PM
There was a "Thank You Samuel" said with end of show amped up clenched teeth that killed me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on March 04, 2009, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: dompap on March 04, 2009, 12:56:57 PM
Last night Hatch had a hard time pronouncing Menands where I'm from and Tom's response was amazing. The initial "MENNEN..." was hilarious, and then he of course followed it with "by Mennen". I had the jingle stuck in my head so I had to look it up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1lXTNVp4IY&eurl=http://www.bymennen.com/2007/12/my-favorite-jingle.html

Hatch read my pledge as Joel from Los Angeles, which was boring, but it ain't about me (I guess).

Speaking of the Mennen jingle, I've heard tell that Steven Wright once went to the composers of that jingle and had them compose one for him, the lyrics of which were "Steven Wright" in a short melodic staccato burst.  Kind of hard to convey with the written word.

ALSO, we have Tom singing whatever epic rocker he chose for this year at the end of next week's show.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 04, 2009, 02:55:52 PM
Quote from: hugman on March 04, 2009, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: dompap on March 04, 2009, 12:56:57 PM
Last night Hatch had a hard time pronouncing Menands where I'm from and Tom's response was amazing. The initial "MENNEN..." was hilarious, and then he of course followed it with "by Mennen". I had the jingle stuck in my head so I had to look it up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1lXTNVp4IY&eurl=http://www.bymennen.com/2007/12/my-favorite-jingle.html

Hatch read my pledge as Joel from Los Angeles, which was boring, but it ain't about me (I guess).

Speaking of the Mennen jingle, I've heard tell that Steven Wright once went to the composers of that jingle and had them compose one for him, the lyrics of which were "Steven Wright" in a short melodic staccato burst.  Kind of hard to convey with the written word.

ALSO, we have Tom singing whatever epic rocker he chose for this year at the end of next week's show.



Actually, he won't sing the song until the Marathon finale, which happens on Sunday night. Clarifying just so there are no dashed expectations.

Hatch actually read my comment along with my pledge. I don't think that happened last year, though I can't be sure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on March 04, 2009, 04:05:34 PM
oh, thanks. there would have definitely been dashing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bobby. on March 04, 2009, 04:28:12 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on March 04, 2009, 02:55:52 PM

Actually, he won't sing the song until the Marathon finale, which happens on Sunday night. Clarifying just so there are no dashed expectations.


Take A Chance was on the show last year though!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jouster on March 05, 2009, 03:49:28 AM
L.A. Woman was Tom's song last year.  Take a Chance on Me was bonus.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on March 05, 2009, 05:20:54 AM
Worst thing about last night's show:  it was only 3 hours, instead of ETERNAL.

Best part:  Giving.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on March 05, 2009, 10:35:10 AM
Quote from: hugman on March 04, 2009, 02:53:09 PM
Hatch read my pledge as Joel from Los Angeles, which was boring, but it ain't about me (I guess).

no worries, hugman- same thing happened to me.  i signed it, iAmBaronVonTito, but was read, "Leah from tempe, AZ"...a small defeat, but i felt good knowing i gave.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 05, 2009, 11:59:02 AM
Best part of the Marathon show: Learning that "Kid Jersey" will be singing one of the tracks on the Ram tribute.

I've been a deadbeat, non-donating listener for a while now, but goshdarn it, Tom made it impossible not to donate this year. I'm signed up for the MirthMusicMayhem package, yessirree.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: namethebats on March 05, 2009, 01:38:51 PM
Quote from: bobby. on March 04, 2009, 04:28:12 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on March 04, 2009, 02:55:52 PM

Actually, he won't sing the song until the Marathon finale, which happens on Sunday night. Clarifying just so there are no dashed expectations.


Take A Chance was on the show last year though!

And there was the "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" duet with Ted Leo the year before, which I think is the first full show I ever listened to.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alvaro from GM on March 05, 2009, 01:53:02 PM
My quote was read all wrong.   I pledged to stop the name of FMU from being changed to WF"Nem"U.  The guy on the phone didn't know what I was talking about and I had to spell it.

Best part of the show: Philly Boy Roy finally in New Bridge.  I wonder if he's going to stay to finally support his electorate.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on March 05, 2009, 02:03:54 PM
On the March 4 Seven Second Delay, Tom pledges several times just to torment Andy Breckman. It's great. Everyone should check that episode out. http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/30571
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 05, 2009, 02:16:49 PM
Agreed, moonshake. I've listened to it twice! Very entertaining. Andy was in top defeated form. And Ken & Andy trying to one-up Tom's Ram tribute was hilarious too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 05, 2009, 05:34:44 PM
I heard that someone gave a pledge in my honor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on March 05, 2009, 09:23:04 PM
Quote from: Martin on March 05, 2009, 02:16:49 PM
Agreed, moonshake. I've listened to it twice! Very entertaining. Andy was in top defeated form. And Ken & Andy trying to one-up Tom's Ram tribute was hilarious too.

I was actually randomly like, "Bleh, Maybe I'll check out Seven Second Delay"..... it was the first time I listened to the show, and Tom's pledge notes were pretty funny.  I didn't love Andy and Ken, though. Ken was talking about Monk a lot, too, which was making me nervous because it was being spoken of on the air!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 05, 2009, 10:34:57 PM
Quote from: Athrogate on March 05, 2009, 09:23:04 PM


I was actually randomly like, "Bleh, Maybe I'll check out Seven Second Delay DracSearch."


Fixed!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jimmy on March 05, 2009, 10:51:07 PM
Quote from: Athrogate on March 05, 2009, 09:23:04 PM
I didn't love Andy and Ken, though. Ken was talking about Monk a lot, too, which was making me nervous because it was being spoken of on the air!

I think this is Ken trying to get people to pledge as much as possible during the soaking period without feeling guilty.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 06, 2009, 01:53:09 PM
The best part of the show was Philly Boy Toy helped Tom beg and grovel for funds.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on March 06, 2009, 03:23:48 PM
Jesus, now I feel sorry for Philly Boy Roy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 06, 2009, 04:29:27 PM
Clearly things are getting worse.  All this bad economic news and now this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on March 07, 2009, 11:13:52 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on March 05, 2009, 10:34:57 PM
Quote from: Athrogate on March 05, 2009, 09:23:04 PM


I was actually randomly like, "Bleh, Maybe I'll check out Seven Second Delay DracSearch."


Fixed!

hahah.
I DID check it out.....and it's now my new google. It's way easier to type, also.



Buuuut, you know what's my favvvvourite site, in theee whooolle worrrrrrld?
:

http://www.geocities.com/`bbutler.l42/`tilda`thewordthethewordthe.72bb/?.questionquestionmark/allnightburgerparty/slashthehotoilHOTcaps/hat.dot/\/front/lowerwordlowercase.html/theletterhtthelettermlword.htm

And then you go onto that site and then you get the second part.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on March 09, 2009, 11:01:25 AM
From marathon show #1:

"Who doesn't want to talk to a blogger?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SexyAnkles on March 09, 2009, 04:13:23 PM
Is there any place to see pics or video from inside the studio during the marathon?  I would love to see everyone lined up at the phones chanting "Tom is a Queen".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on March 09, 2009, 04:45:16 PM
Quote from: SexyAnkles on March 09, 2009, 04:13:23 PM
Is there any place to see pics or video from inside the studio during the marathon?  I would love to see everyone lined up at the phones chanting "Tom is a Queen".
A documentary crew was in the phone room and studio during the show, so I'm sure some sort of footage will turn up somewhere...sometime...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 09, 2009, 06:20:42 PM
Here are some photos from last week's marathon show:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdalton/sets/72157614805045088/

If you look around, you can find pictures from past marathons, including the 2003 marathon show Tom did on an exercise bike.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 10, 2009, 10:24:18 PM
Quote from: Groteface Killah on March 09, 2009, 11:01:25 AM
From marathon show #1:

"Who doesn't want to talk to a blogger?"

'this guy's the reason your band got dropped'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 10, 2009, 11:10:50 PM
Elton John cover. I was choked up.

Oh, and "WOT!?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on March 11, 2009, 12:40:10 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3345487979_8c1d401f7c_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3346322454_27c1d69459_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3345488019_6bc8d18d0c_o.jpg)

Everything.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 11, 2009, 06:22:30 AM
Was it just me or did PFT seem to enjoy scolding someone else's toilet mouth just a little too much?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 11, 2009, 08:06:30 AM
Quote from: THE YELLOW CHAIR on March 11, 2009, 12:40:10 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ThWCQsU-awE/SbdAKW2KD7I/AAAAAAAAATE/vLxJx_sYjJE/s1600/HodgmanandI.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ThWCQsU-awE/SbdAKnr7xhI/AAAAAAAAATM/7arvtOjqsfE/s1600/SCHARPLING.JPG)

Everything.

Talking to 'The Yellow Chair' (albeit briefly) was cool.

Also I very much enjoyed the musical performances.

Finally, all the pictures from inside the studio of Tom in his Judge Smails get-up and other people with FOT sailor hats (Kim Kelly who I believe is Laurie from Miami linked to these from the chat) were a nice supplement to the audio.

I'd post a link myself but I didn't bookmark it.  Although it looks like The Yellow Chair has posted some just now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on March 11, 2009, 09:09:47 AM
John Hodgman is very fetching indeed in his sailor hat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 11, 2009, 11:50:24 AM
Quote from: Sarah on March 11, 2009, 09:09:47 AM
John Hodgman is very fetching indeed in his sailor hat.

The scarf really adds something to the look.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: eastgrandforks on March 11, 2009, 12:12:07 PM
He looks like he's in the Model U.N. from Rushmore
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alvaro from GM on March 11, 2009, 12:26:54 PM
Quote from: eastgrandforks on March 11, 2009, 12:12:07 PM
He looks like he's in the Model U.N. from Rushmore

He acted like he was in the model UN.


I brought his first book for him to sign for me and he tried to beat me up with it, threw it on the ground, and he and PFT pretended to stomp on it.  He then demanded that I take part of my pledge back and instead go buy his new book.  Real class act that guy. 


(He did eventually sign it.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on March 11, 2009, 01:15:20 PM
my two favorite moments: 1)when they announced the total raised, my heart literally warmed. 2)I'm pretty sure I won something, but I didn't catch what it was.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 11, 2009, 01:44:42 PM
Quote from: hugman on March 11, 2009, 01:15:20 PM
my two favorite moments: 1)when they announced the total raised, my heart literally warmed. 2)I'm pretty sure I won something, but I didn't catch what it was.

Can you share that amount? Can you share with me what songs Ted and Ms Mann sang? Can you drop by and give me a break from nurse-maiding?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The Haacksawist on March 11, 2009, 01:45:51 PM
Yeah, I think you won a book pack or something, Hugman.  

The highlight for me was when she read my name as "Ryan from Verona, NJ"...except I'm from Verona, WI.  Ah well.  Maybe there actually is a Ryan from Verona, NJ, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on March 11, 2009, 02:11:11 PM
Not to blow my own horn, but I took that picture of Yellow Chair and J Hodgmen.

YOU DIDN'T KNOW HOW CLOSE I WAS TO YOU, CHAIR!

I feel bad I didn't shake your hand!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on March 11, 2009, 02:19:37 PM
Quote from: Spoony on March 11, 2009, 02:11:11 PM
Not to blow my own horn, but I took that picture of Yellow Chair and J Hodgmen.

YOU DIDN'T KNOW HOW CLOSE I WAS TO YOU, CHAIR!

I feel bad I didn't shake your hand!

Spoony, your photography skills have made me a very happy young man. A handshake would had put me through the roof, but I'll settle for "very happy" right now.

UNTIL NEXT TIME!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on March 11, 2009, 02:53:11 PM
The worst moment was when I fell asleep at 8:45 and missed the rest of it. (I'm on meds.)

Boo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: break on March 11, 2009, 03:16:45 PM
Quote from: iamhaack on March 11, 2009, 01:45:51 PM
Yeah, I think you won a book pack or something, Hugman.  

Yep, it was one of the Hodgman/Tompkins autographed(loved the twist) book packs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on March 11, 2009, 03:45:43 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 11, 2009, 01:44:42 PM
Quote from: hugman on March 11, 2009, 01:15:20 PM
my two favorite moments: 1)when they announced the total raised, my heart literally warmed. 2)I'm pretty sure I won something, but I didn't catch what it was.

Can you share that amount? Can you share with me what songs Ted and Ms Mann sang? Can you drop by and give me a break from nurse-maiding?

Ted Leo Set #1:

1. "Nothing Much To Say" (from the Mo' Living EP)
2. [NEW SONG]

Aimee Mann Set #1:

1. "Freeway" (w/ TL on rock guitar)
2. "31 Today"

(both from @#%&*! Smilers)

TL Set #2:

1. "The Mike Show Theme"
2. "Timorous Me" (from The Tyranny of Distance)

Aimee Mann Set #2:

1. "Wise Up" (w/ PFT on vocals)

GRAND FINALE:

Ted Leo & Tom Scharpling (w/ Mann, PFT, John Hodgman, The White Lady, and Sister Brandy) - "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: A.M. Thomas on March 11, 2009, 03:51:25 PM
HODGMAN: "I'm drinking strawberry milk."
TOMPKINS: "And I'm a chocolate milk.  Is that how this works?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on March 11, 2009, 06:40:26 PM
"Someone Saved my Life Tonight" made my year. I'm so glad I found this show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on March 11, 2009, 06:49:00 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 11, 2009, 01:44:42 PM
Quote from: hugman on March 11, 2009, 01:15:20 PM
my two favorite moments: 1)when they announced the total raised, my heart literally warmed. 2)I'm pretty sure I won something, but I didn't catch what it was.

Can you share that amount? Can you share with me what songs Ted and Ms Mann sang? Can you drop by and give me a break from nurse-maiding?

Over $120,000!

The FK's are in my thoughts and prayers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on March 11, 2009, 07:06:18 PM
Quote from: Lothar_Brightblade on March 11, 2009, 06:40:26 PM
"Someone Saved my Life Tonight" made my year.

That harmony!!! I couldn't pay an award winning Barbershop quartet to hit those notes in the chorus if I wanted to.
They nailed it! It was majestic through and through.  Perfect song choice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustSheaNo on March 11, 2009, 07:59:39 PM
I was partial to Aimee Mann's comment about how she's going to try and not bring the place down too much (or something to that effect) right before her ridiculous duet with PFT.

My favorite part was when during the Aimee Mann/PFT duet, someone in the chat said "this is exactly like the Muppet Show," in reference to said duet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sveden on March 12, 2009, 01:38:01 PM
Favorite part of fundraising week two was all the Star Wars talk (http://sveden.tumblr.com/post/85869623/vader-whaaa).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on March 12, 2009, 02:27:10 PM
Quote from: Sveden on March 12, 2009, 01:38:01 PM
Favorite part of fundraising week two was all the Star Wars talk (http://sveden.tumblr.com/post/85869623/vader-whaaa).

I was hoping it would go on for a few more minutes.  I enjoy Star Wars, but hearing Tom rip on it is even more enjoyable.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 12, 2009, 02:58:11 PM
What *I* heard was a call for Bossk-IG88 "shipper" fanfic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alvaro from GM on March 13, 2009, 12:13:10 AM
I got a video of Aimee Mann and PFT's duet.  I'm saving it now and about to post it.  I'll let you guys know when I do.


EDIT:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TneWBJO1w6U[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on March 13, 2009, 10:21:45 AM
Listening to the podcast, I realize that I missed Paul F. Tompkins: Big Dog/No Fear designer.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on March 13, 2009, 07:17:09 PM
Best part of the show after a non-live listen is:

Tom:  "The past is history, the future's a mystery, right now all we've got is... EIGHT HUNDRED, NINE EIGHT NINE, NINE THREE SIX EIGHT!!!!!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on March 14, 2009, 05:54:19 AM
Quote from: jbissell on March 12, 2009, 02:27:10 PM
Quote from: Sveden on March 12, 2009, 01:38:01 PM
Favorite part of fundraising week two was all the Star Wars talk (http://sveden.tumblr.com/post/85869623/vader-whaaa).

I was hoping it would go on for a few more minutes.  I enjoy Star Wars, but hearing Tom rip on it is even more enjoyable.

Yeah the Star Wars talk was hilarious.  Did I hear Tom say something like "Terres (forgive any improper spelling) is going to get thrown into the Sarlac Pit?"

Also NERD ALERT!!! (and I'm referring to myself) Terres saying that the actor who played Wedge Antilles was Alec Guinness' nephew.  Very close, darling.  He was actually Ewan MacGregor's uncle.  Same relationship, just reverse the family titles and keep the Kenobi.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on March 14, 2009, 07:48:44 AM
Tom and PFT's impressions of THE_REAL_SHAQ (http://twitter.com/THE_REAL_SHAQ) were outstanding.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on March 16, 2009, 03:21:04 PM
Therez: . . . and Tom - you've been adopted!

Hodgeman:  This is an awkward time to tell him.*



rough paraphrasing
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on March 16, 2009, 04:06:22 PM
for clarification, i believe, it's Therese.  that's how ive read it on various sites like flickr, etc.  sorry, seems people were feeling slightly awkward with possible misspellings.

hope this helps (if it's even correct).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The H-Man on March 16, 2009, 10:09:12 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on March 16, 2009, 04:06:22 PM
for clarification, i believe, it's Therese.  that's how ive read it on various sites like flickr, etc.  sorry, seems people were feeling slightly awkward with possible misspellings.

hope this helps (if it's even correct).


It is.  Don't worry.  Also, all 6 hours of the Best Show's marathon were amazing.  Couldn't have asked for a better one.  Loved hearing the live version of "Timorous Me" by Teddy Rockstar, and then "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" was absolute amazingness.  I believe Terre T had a part in that too, just to clarify, Mr. Scrivener.  Anyway, I'm glad I'm getting the premium.  Wally and the Z-Man will get to listen to the cds with me, but I forbid them from taking ownership of the Dogmo Totebag and my FOT card. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on March 18, 2009, 11:25:48 AM
The Paul F Tompkins call was really great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheShamblers on March 18, 2009, 11:32:03 AM
"Apology... not accepted!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dotmap on March 18, 2009, 12:04:42 PM
PFT sounded like the Hulkster last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dicebourbon on March 18, 2009, 02:33:06 PM
So this is about Paul F Tompkins on the second week of the marathon, but I loved his impression of Tom during early period Best Show, which demonstrated exactly what the difference between the show then and now. Tom now seems much more relaxed and a better judge of how long calls should last. Not that the older shows (which I'm working my way through very slowly) aren't entertaining, they just have a different feel.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on March 18, 2009, 02:35:58 PM
Fraction follow-up:

(http://21.media.tumblr.com/2NkZ9DKAOl7u5pnjNrrxNrBgo1_400.jpg) (http://perpetua.tumblr.com/post/87619235/oh-my-god-pixie-is-wearing-a-best-show-on-wfmu)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on March 18, 2009, 03:50:05 PM
So, does this mean that Newbridge, NJ is part of the Marvel universe, and this character has visited it?

Or that Tom Scharpling and the Best Show exist in the Marvel universe, and this character is a fan?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on March 18, 2009, 04:03:47 PM
Quote from: Omar on March 18, 2009, 02:35:58 PM
Fraction follow-up:

(http://21.media.tumblr.com/2NkZ9DKAOl7u5pnjNrrxNrBgo1_400.jpg) (http://perpetua.tumblr.com/post/87619235/oh-my-god-pixie-is-wearing-a-best-show-on-wfmu)

For the comic-book challenged among us, could you tell us the title that comes from? I'm guessing the X-Men?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jouster on March 18, 2009, 04:34:28 PM
Yes, Uncanny X-Men specifically.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on March 18, 2009, 04:35:36 PM
Joooolie :)

Loved that call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on March 18, 2009, 07:11:12 PM
Dorvid going nuts and stair-surfing was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on March 18, 2009, 07:28:42 PM
Quote from: Omar on March 18, 2009, 02:35:58 PM
Fraction follow-up:

(http://21.media.tumblr.com/2NkZ9DKAOl7u5pnjNrrxNrBgo1_400.jpg) (http://perpetua.tumblr.com/post/87619235/oh-my-god-pixie-is-wearing-a-best-show-on-wfmu)

damn that's a sweet looking panel
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on March 18, 2009, 07:35:18 PM
Tom's "Toilet Talk".*

*Tom calling in to his show and walking to the bathroom to splash water on his face.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 18, 2009, 08:12:07 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on March 18, 2009, 07:35:18 PM
Tom's "Toilet Talk".*

*Tom calling in to his show and walking to the bathroom to splash water on his face.

That was great.

I also loved Dorvid's call, and Julie's!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on March 18, 2009, 10:13:54 PM
Quote from: Martin on March 18, 2009, 08:12:07 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on March 18, 2009, 07:35:18 PM
Tom's "Toilet Talk".
That was great. I also loved Dorvid's call, and Julie's!

Hahaha, yeah Tom's Talk was awesome. I realize now that whence I've heeded Tom's advice in the past and splashed some cold water on my face the water wasn't cold enough, and I only did it once and not with as much vigorous authority as Tom did. I know the correct way now.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 18, 2009, 10:44:13 PM
Julie's call was fantastic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on March 19, 2009, 07:59:13 AM
Quote from: Omar on March 18, 2009, 02:35:58 PM
Fraction follow-up:


Full panel:

(http://www.mattfraction.com/+posts/xshow.jpg) (http://mattfraction.com/?p=1992)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 19, 2009, 08:34:57 AM
COMPLETELY UNREALISTIC! THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A 'NEWBRIDGE IS FOR LOVERS' TANKTOP!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on March 19, 2009, 12:58:52 PM
Tom splashing cold water on his face was THES BEST...a great way to start the show. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on March 19, 2009, 04:33:35 PM
Quote from: Martin on March 19, 2009, 08:34:57 AM
COMPLETELY UNREALISTIC! THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A 'NEWBRIDGE IS FOR LOVERS' TANKTOP!

Martin, I think it's safe to assume that the girl in the cartoon bought the T-shirt, then cut off about one/third of it to make it into a tanktop.  You could say it's just a ... Fraction ... of the T-shirt.  ;) and then WINK!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on March 19, 2009, 04:46:23 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 19, 2009, 04:33:35 PM
Quote from: Martin on March 19, 2009, 08:34:57 AM
COMPLETELY UNREALISTIC! THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A 'NEWBRIDGE IS FOR LOVERS' TANKTOP!

You could say it's just a ... Fraction ... of the T-shirt. 

I gave that pun 1/4 of a star.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on March 19, 2009, 04:53:46 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 19, 2009, 04:33:35 PM
You could say it's just a ... Fraction ... of the T-shirt.  ;) and then WINK!

That was pure punishment!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on March 19, 2009, 05:16:22 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 19, 2009, 04:33:35 PM
Martin, I think it's safe to assume that the girl in the cartoon bought the T-shirt, then cut off about one/third of it to make it into a tanktop.  You could say it's just a ... Fraction ... of the T-shirt.  ;) and then WINK!

"you're killin' me, smalls."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheMush on March 19, 2009, 05:51:46 PM
I'm listening to the podcast now and Ben just talked about his swastica story directly after the surprisingly compelling hardhat story.

I can combine them both!

I used to work construction - where I'd wear a hard hat - and as is often the case, there were port-a-potties on the job. And inside on the walls, people would write all kinds of filth but at this job someone had taken to drawing swasticas. So I started bringing a marker to work and connected all the lines, added a nice tail with some ribbons and made Kites out of them. Swastica Guy hated this and countered by making fifty new swasticas every chance he got, not realizing that the only thing keeping the kites flying and his anger bubbling was him drawing the dumb things in the first place.



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan B on March 20, 2009, 02:54:16 AM
I thought the "Good riddance, slob" lady was going to be the "fresh bread!" lady in New Brunswick who sells moldy bread that she finds in dumpsters. My friend once bought one of her loaves of bread so she would go away. I'd be fine with her selling the bread if she didn't lie about its freshness.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on March 20, 2009, 05:28:51 AM
Quote from: Dan B on March 20, 2009, 02:54:16 AM
I thought the "Good riddance, slob" lady was going to be the "fresh bread!" lady in New Brunswick who sells moldy bread that she finds in dumpsters. My friend once bought one of her loaves of bread so she would go away. I'd be fine with her selling the bread if she didn't lie about its freshness.

Okay, now this is getting interesting. When I see her, I suspect that she has a bag full of bread, but I'm not sure. Does she have gray hair and is more heavy than she is light girth-wise?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on March 20, 2009, 06:00:55 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on March 19, 2009, 05:16:22 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 19, 2009, 04:33:35 PM
Martin, I think it's safe to assume that the girl in the cartoon bought the T-shirt, then cut off about one/third of it to make it into a tanktop.  You could say it's just a ... Fraction ... of the T-shirt.  ;) and then WINK!

"you're killin' me, smalls."

Don't get me started on the kid who said that line.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on March 20, 2009, 10:03:43 AM
Tom secretly being PFT's Paul Mooney
The return of Fredericks
Dropping a gorf machine on the butterfingers leg
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on March 20, 2009, 10:56:20 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 20, 2009, 06:00:55 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on March 19, 2009, 05:16:22 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 19, 2009, 04:33:35 PM
Martin, I think it's safe to assume that the girl in the cartoon bought the T-shirt, then cut off about one/third of it to make it into a tanktop.  You could say it's just a ... Fraction ... of the T-shirt.  ;) and then WINK!

"you're killin' me, smalls."

Don't get me started on the kid who said that line.

can i get you started on this: was nate hartley in a state farm commercial for teenage drivers?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on March 20, 2009, 11:25:24 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 20, 2009, 06:00:55 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on March 19, 2009, 05:16:22 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 19, 2009, 04:33:35 PM
Martin, I think it's safe to assume that the girl in the cartoon bought the T-shirt, then cut off about one/third of it to make it into a tanktop.  You could say it's just a ... Fraction ... of the T-shirt.  ;) and then WINK!

"you're killin' me, smalls."

Don't get me started on the kid who said that line.

I think you should start because I just watched The Sandlot the other day.

(Hi, I'm new.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spacepope on March 20, 2009, 11:56:40 AM
I'd have to say my favorite part of the night was Julie: "Drinking on March 17 is for amateurs. I drink on March everything else."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on March 20, 2009, 08:07:41 PM
Julie sounded great!  Remember everybody, in 2009, ADULTS GET RESULTS!

So, um, don't be an alcoholic I guess.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cordobafett on March 20, 2009, 08:19:24 PM
I am going to use my first post to tell how much I enjoyed Tom's impromptu faux-Springsteen song about the hardhat incident.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on March 20, 2009, 08:25:17 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on March 20, 2009, 10:56:20 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 20, 2009, 06:00:55 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on March 19, 2009, 05:16:22 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 19, 2009, 04:33:35 PM
Martin, I think it's safe to assume that the girl in the cartoon bought the T-shirt, then cut off about one/third of it to make it into a tanktop.  You could say it's just a ... Fraction ... of the T-shirt.  ;) and then WINK!

"you're killin' me, smalls."

Don't get me started on the kid who said that line.

can i get you started on this: was nate hartley in a state farm commercial for teenage drivers?

I believe he was, yes.  He's also on a TimeWarner Cable commercial that's airing these days.
Quote from: woodandiron on March 20, 2009, 11:25:24 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 20, 2009, 06:00:55 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on March 19, 2009, 05:16:22 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 19, 2009, 04:33:35 PM
Martin, I think it's safe to assume that the girl in the cartoon bought the T-shirt, then cut off about one/third of it to make it into a tanktop.  You could say it's just a ... Fraction ... of the T-shirt.  ;) and then WINK!

"you're killin' me, smalls."

Don't get me started on the kid who said that line.

I think you should start because I just watched The Sandlot the other day.

(Hi, I'm new.)

Hi WoodandIron.  That picture you have is pretty scary.  I'll send you a PM telling the story of how I almost punched out Squints Palledorous. 

HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 20, 2009, 08:38:31 PM
I didn't appreciate the Steely Dan hate.

I have all his albums...in all 4 formats!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on March 20, 2009, 08:46:31 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 20, 2009, 08:25:17 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on March 20, 2009, 10:56:20 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 20, 2009, 06:00:55 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on March 19, 2009, 05:16:22 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 19, 2009, 04:33:35 PM
Martin, I think it's safe to assume that the girl in the cartoon bought the T-shirt, then cut off about one/third of it to make it into a tanktop.  You could say it's just a ... Fraction ... of the T-shirt.  ;) and then WINK!

"you're killin' me, smalls."

Don't get me started on the kid who said that line.

can i get you started on this: was nate hartley in a state farm commercial for teenage drivers?

I believe he was, yes.  He's also on a TimeWarner Cable commercial that's airing these days.
Quote from: woodandiron on March 20, 2009, 11:25:24 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 20, 2009, 06:00:55 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on March 19, 2009, 05:16:22 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 19, 2009, 04:33:35 PM
Martin, I think it's safe to assume that the girl in the cartoon bought the T-shirt, then cut off about one/third of it to make it into a tanktop.  You could say it's just a ... Fraction ... of the T-shirt.  ;) and then WINK!

"you're killin' me, smalls."

Don't get me started on the kid who said that line.

I think you should start because I just watched The Sandlot the other day.

(Hi, I'm new.)

Hi WoodandIron.  That picture you have is pretty scary.  I'll send you a PM telling the story of how I almost punched out Squints Palledorous. 

HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS!!!

Awesome.

The picture is of this creepy figurine my college dorm roommate had (he was a super weird kid). It was from Germany from the 70's and looked like a hippie crack head. I think i have a clear picture of it on my other computer that I'll post when I get a chance.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBE CEO on March 21, 2009, 12:11:21 AM
The PFT call was pretty great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on March 21, 2009, 01:00:21 AM
I didn't care much for the toilet talk. But the Springsteen hardhat song was fantastic. Also, I felt bad for the guy that called up Tom about the Scharpling & Wurster CD's and Steely Dan.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan B on March 21, 2009, 02:01:01 AM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on March 20, 2009, 05:28:51 AM
Quote from: Dan B on March 20, 2009, 02:54:16 AM
I thought the "Good riddance, slob" lady was going to be the "fresh bread!" lady in New Brunswick who sells moldy bread that she finds in dumpsters. My friend once bought one of her loaves of bread so she would go away. I'd be fine with her selling the bread if she didn't lie about its freshness.

Okay, now this is getting interesting. When I see her, I suspect that she has a bag full of bread, but I'm not sure. Does she have gray hair and is more heavy than she is light girth-wise?
I haven't seen her first-hand, but by my friends' accounts she is of Eastern European descent and insane.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on March 21, 2009, 05:30:34 AM
Quote from: The Regulator Guy on March 21, 2009, 01:00:21 AM
I didn't care much for the toilet talk. But the Springsteen hardhat song was fantastic. Also, I felt bad for the guy that called up Tom about the Scharpling & Wurster CD's and Steely Dan.

I just hope the FOTs aren't being too mean to him, if he's on these boards now, asking about music.  It sounds like he's just had a really sheltered kind of life, musically.  Being from a cultural black hole, I know exactly how he feels. 

Hopefully he can get turned on to some good stuff, because if I have to see one more smuggled video of war footage set to crap like Godsmack and Linkin Park, I'm going to be so bummed.  Wait, whaaaaat?


Seriously though, I hope for the best for him, his company, and all our troops.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on March 21, 2009, 06:23:03 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 21, 2009, 05:30:34 AM
Quote from: The Regulator Guy on March 21, 2009, 01:00:21 AM
I didn't care much for the toilet talk. But the Springsteen hardhat song was fantastic. Also, I felt bad for the guy that called up Tom about the Scharpling & Wurster CD's and Steely Dan.

I just hope the FOTs aren't being too mean to him, if he's on these boards now, asking about music.  It sounds like he's just had a really sheltered kind of life, musically.  Being from a cultural black hole, I know exactly how he feels. 

Hopefully he can get turned on to some good stuff, because if I have to see one more smuggled video of war footage set to crap like Godsmack and Linkin Park, I'm going to be so bummed.  Wait, whaaaaat?


Seriously though, I hope for the best for him, his company, and all our troops.

Hear hear, Steve... also, it's also not like he's on the wrong track.  The Beatles and Radiohead are actually pretty good starting points for a kid.  I might suggest checking out bands like TV on the Radio, The Arcade Fire, Blitzen Trapper and The National for starts...  and maybe checking out the Pixies and Sonic Youth catalogs. Sooner than you'll know it, he'll be name dropping obscure indie bands with the best of them.

And a great moment related to Steely Dan... I couldn't hear Mike clearly, but I believe he said 'Do It Again' was his theme song, causing Tom to groan in disgust.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on March 21, 2009, 07:13:56 AM
Really great show...I could tell Tom was tired and emotional, and occasionally quite touching, and he really pulled that one out. So good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 21, 2009, 10:59:15 AM
Does anybody have that Microsoft 'Songsmith' thing?  If it has a 'Bruce Springsteen' setting, it might be fun to see what it does with Tom's song about the exploding hard hat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 21, 2009, 11:15:28 AM
Quote from: sleepyjack on March 21, 2009, 06:23:03 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 21, 2009, 05:30:34 AM
Quote from: The Regulator Guy on March 21, 2009, 01:00:21 AM
I didn't care much for the toilet talk. But the Springsteen hardhat song was fantastic. Also, I felt bad for the guy that called up Tom about the Scharpling & Wurster CD's and Steely Dan.

I just hope the FOTs aren't being too mean to him, if he's on these boards now, asking about music.  It sounds like he's just had a really sheltered kind of life, musically.  Being from a cultural black hole, I know exactly how he feels. 

Hopefully he can get turned on to some good stuff, because if I have to see one more smuggled video of war footage set to crap like Godsmack and Linkin Park, I'm going to be so bummed.  Wait, whaaaaat?


Seriously though, I hope for the best for him, his company, and all our troops.

Hear hear, Steve... also, it's also not like he's on the wrong track.  The Beatles and Radiohead are actually pretty good starting points for a kid.  I might suggest checking out bands like TV on the Radio, The Arcade Fire, Blitzen Trapper and The National for starts...  and maybe checking out the Pixies and Sonic Youth catalogs. Sooner than you'll know it, he'll be name dropping obscure indie bands with the best of them.

And a great moment related to Steely Dan... I couldn't hear Mike clearly, but I believe he said 'Do It Again' was his theme song, causing Tom to groan in disgust.

If that kid is reading, I am going to encourage him to stand up for what he likes, and seek out solid recommendations from people who love music.

Also, I can't believe Mike's Steely Dan theme song isn't "Hey Nineteen." Maybe his listeners prefer em younger.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on March 21, 2009, 11:54:20 AM
I would also add Spoon and The Hold Steady to sleepyjack's list.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snoopywaves on March 24, 2009, 08:32:20 PM
from the chat

"[Chris L] 12:30 am: Pastor Josh will turn out to be an elaborate Jamesing
[KickTheBobo] 12:30 am: i'm just waiting for him to yell "YOU GOT SAVED!" and hang up"

I spat Diet Coke at my computer screen, stereotype style. Good work guys.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dotmap on March 24, 2009, 11:12:23 PM
Best moment of tonight's show was the end of the night Fredericks call. It was a lot more engaging than I thought it'd be. And the whole putting the Daily Show incident into perspective was great, because too many people are automatically on Jon Stewart's side because he's Jon Stewart.

Overall, really great show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sonicdork on March 25, 2009, 09:10:05 AM
Fantastic show last night! I really enjoyed Wurster ending the call with "bye bye" over and over. Classic.

-- Jason from Jersey City
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on March 25, 2009, 09:26:19 AM
Ultimately, Tom made the right choice in advising Bonnie to choose the Show and homework over The Chat, but I couldn't help thinking that an opportunity was missed. The Best Show needs to implement a Homework Hotline so Tom can help out young listeners with their schoolwork while they and their families listen to the show together. It just makes sense!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 25, 2009, 09:50:51 AM
Quote from: Wes on March 25, 2009, 09:26:19 AM
Ultimately, Tom made the right choice in advising Bonnie to choose the Show and homework over The Chat, but I couldn't help thinking that an opportunity was missed. The Best Show needs to implement a Homework Hotline so Tom can help out young listeners with their schoolwork while they and their families listen to the show together. It just makes sense!

I will volunteer. I know cipherin'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on March 25, 2009, 10:17:01 AM
Quote from: Wes on March 25, 2009, 09:26:19 AM
Ultimately, Tom made the right choice in advising Bonnie to choose the Show and homework over The Chat, but I couldn't help thinking that an opportunity was missed. The Best Show needs to implement a Homework Hotline so Tom can help out young listeners with their schoolwork while they and their families listen to the show together. It just makes sense!

I was doing physics during the show, and while it certainly didn't help to listen, I'm not sure if I would have been able to do it even if I had not been listening.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sara from Chicago on March 25, 2009, 12:25:40 PM
I thought last night's "Wait, whaaaaaat" was especially great. Also the references to "boofay," "moozarella" and "toity."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on March 25, 2009, 12:29:59 PM
Quote from: Sara from Chicago on March 25, 2009, 12:25:40 PM
I thought last night's "Wait, whaaaaaat" was especially great. Also the references to "boofay," "moozarella" and "toity."

I also liked the constant use of "handburger"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AndrewM on March 25, 2009, 12:36:21 PM
I have to say that Pastor John is a little frightening in an over-friendly kind of way. I'm amazed he took Spike's slot after 1 call. I also hope he turns out to be the new James or Kansas guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 25, 2009, 01:32:04 PM
"N, please"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theericcarr on March 25, 2009, 03:56:12 PM
'I'm out of the loop. Having a dog will do that to you.'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 25, 2009, 04:01:12 PM
Tom shutting down Spike's first call was hilarious.

Runner up: Tom imitating the sound of the cable snapping before falling into the zeppole machine.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DoodleJump! on March 25, 2009, 05:33:52 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 25, 2009, 09:50:51 AM
Quote from: Wes on March 25, 2009, 09:26:19 AM
Ultimately, Tom made the right choice in advising Bonnie to choose the Show and homework over The Chat, but I couldn't help thinking that an opportunity was missed. The Best Show needs to implement a Homework Hotline so Tom can help out young listeners with their schoolwork while they and their families listen to the show together. It just makes sense!

I will volunteer. I know cipherin'.

A homework hotline would be so awesome. I would love to have Mike pick up and answer my questions about my research papers...Priceless!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on March 25, 2009, 05:46:47 PM
"All I wanna talk about is Clifford."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on March 25, 2009, 06:18:59 PM
Quote from: g-stampgirl on March 25, 2009, 05:33:52 PM
A homework hotline would be so awesome. I would love to have Mike pick up and answer my questions about my research papers...Priceless!

Larry the Perv answers all of your film studies questions!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on March 25, 2009, 08:41:59 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 25, 2009, 04:01:12 PM
Tom shutting down Spike's first call was hilarious.

Runner up: Tom imitating the sound of the cable snapping before falling into the zeppole machine.

That's how you spell Zeppole!  I thought it was like Zeppelin but without the n.  We don't have those kind of exotic treats in Wisconsin.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on March 26, 2009, 09:37:36 PM
Quote from: ben on March 25, 2009, 08:41:59 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 25, 2009, 04:01:12 PM
Tom shutting down Spike's first call was hilarious.

Runner up: Tom imitating the sound of the cable snapping before falling into the zeppole machine.

That's how you spell Zeppole!  I thought it was like Zeppelin but without the n.  We don't have those kind of exotic treats in Wisconsin.

They don't have Italians in Wisconsin? What about Laverne Di Fazio?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBE CEO on March 26, 2009, 10:20:34 PM
The Watchmen "review" right before the Larry the Perv call was excellent.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AaronC on March 27, 2009, 11:08:25 AM
The many nicknames of Tom Scharpling
The Alchemist
Kid Jersey
El Goodo
American Hero
The Queen
Captain Good Guy
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on March 27, 2009, 11:45:06 AM
King Goofball, after wearing his sunglass in mccarren park.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DoodleJump! on March 27, 2009, 12:03:51 PM
Quote from: AaronC on March 27, 2009, 11:08:25 AM
The many nicknames of Tom Scharpling
The Alchemist
Kid Jersey
El Goodo
American Hero
The Queen
Captain Good Guy


What about The Hero of the Disinfranchised?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: neilnumberman on March 27, 2009, 12:12:29 PM
Quote from: g-stampgirl on March 27, 2009, 12:03:51 PM
Quote from: AaronC on March 27, 2009, 11:08:25 AM
The many nicknames of Tom Scharpling
The Alchemist
Kid Jersey
El Goodo
American Hero
The Queen
Captain Good Guy


What about The Hero of the Disinfranchised?
or Tommy "Too Cool"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 27, 2009, 01:26:55 PM
Tommy Nation, America's youngest conservative disc jockey
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 27, 2009, 01:29:30 PM
Tommy Tornado.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on March 27, 2009, 01:34:03 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 25, 2009, 04:01:12 PM
Tom shutting down Spike's first call was hilarious.

"Never fear.... Spike is here...." hrarhharahrarharhahraaaaaa

Oh, man that was hilarious. I think that should be Spike's new opening, after the show's new first caller Pastor Josh is finished.
I spent a few minutes wondering if that first Spike call even happened, but open rewinding I realized it wasn't just me!

I also liked:

Fredericks: "The Wisdom of A Child.  That's beautiful, Tom. "
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on March 27, 2009, 01:38:32 PM
Quote from: Martin on March 27, 2009, 01:29:30 PM
Tommy Tornado.

The Lord of Living Lightning
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on March 27, 2009, 01:47:18 PM
that guy can take a swim in a.......cold.........pool.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on March 27, 2009, 02:19:01 PM
Quote from: AaronC on March 27, 2009, 11:08:25 AM
The many nicknames of Tom Scharpling
The Alchemist
Kid Jersey
El Goodo
American Hero
The Queen
Captain Good Guy


Mr. Agnetha Faltskog
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on March 27, 2009, 04:42:03 PM
I'm still laughing at the "bye-bye" thing at the end of Hutch's call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on March 27, 2009, 10:54:47 PM
HUTCH, re: Kevin Allin: "Ya know he passed on."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on March 28, 2009, 05:16:41 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on March 27, 2009, 01:26:55 PM
Tommy Nation, America's youngest conservative disc jockey

Please!  That was such a farce!  He didn't even know who the House Minority Whip was.


Quote from: Athrogate on March 27, 2009, 01:34:03 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 25, 2009, 04:01:12 PM
Tom shutting down Spike's first call was hilarious.

I also liked:

Fredericks: "The Wisdom of A Child.  That's beautiful, Tom. "

Fredericks' whole call was pretty amazing this week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: johnD on March 28, 2009, 02:21:50 PM
I had to bury my face in my hands on the subway when Tom hung up on Spike the first time. People probably thought I was crying or something.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on March 28, 2009, 05:17:29 PM
 I really liked the Fredericks call. I always thought he was smarter than his goofiness usually let show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on March 28, 2009, 05:56:57 PM
Agreed on the Fredericks call. Also, Larry the Perv left something to be desired.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on March 28, 2009, 09:42:24 PM
Yeah i know what you mean.... especially re: When:

Tom: "Would you be willing, Larry the Perv....if I was to "

Larry the Perv: "If I only I heard how many sentences start with 'Would you be willing' but go ahead... "

*Long Pause*

Tom: "......would you be willing, Larry the Perv.... (I'm going to pretend that that didn't happen), would you be willing..."



Oh, man that was so funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theyellowchair on March 29, 2009, 11:18:36 PM
The Fredricks call = phenomenal!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on March 30, 2009, 09:38:22 AM
Best: Finally, we're getting stock tips on the Best Show. I've bought heavily into Apple. Heavily. I'm really counting on this to come through.

Worst: Tom's feeble attempts to cover up the fact that CNBC has privileged status on WFMU after they donated large sums during the marathon. Who are you trying to protect, Tom?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 30, 2009, 03:16:29 PM
Quote from: THE YELLOW CHAIR on March 29, 2009, 11:18:36 PM
The Fredricks call = phenomenal!

I just caught up last night, and I whole-heartedly agree. This is a Frederick's I could listen to weekly for a while. He's like the blonde who acts dumb but is secretly bright; he needs to get over the dimwit act and just talk straight. Great call.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 30, 2009, 03:18:40 PM
Nobody went for a Bondsie poster?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on March 30, 2009, 04:01:28 PM
worst part: i havent been able to listen to the whole show yet. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on March 30, 2009, 08:39:13 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 30, 2009, 03:16:29 PM
Quote from: THE YELLOW CHAIR on March 29, 2009, 11:18:36 PM
The Fredricks call = phenomenal!

I just caught up last night, and I whole-heartedly agree. This is a Frederick's I could listen to weekly for a while. He's like the blonde who acts dumb but is secretly bright; he needs to get over the dimwit act and just talk straight. Great call.



yup, the line about critical thinking skills was a dead giveaway, but if i had to lay a wager on it, i'd bet that Fredericks has done some LSD in his day.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 30, 2009, 09:02:41 PM
Yeah, for me the whole 'imagine we didn't have bodies' thing made me wonder that also (from a while back).

Quote from: hugman on March 30, 2009, 08:39:13 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 30, 2009, 03:16:29 PM
Quote from: THE YELLOW CHAIR on March 29, 2009, 11:18:36 PM
The Fredricks call = phenomenal!

I just caught up last night, and I whole-heartedly agree. This is a Frederick's I could listen to weekly for a while. He's like the blonde who acts dumb but is secretly bright; he needs to get over the dimwit act and just talk straight. Great call.



yup, the line about critical thinking skills was a dead giveaway, but if i had to lay a wager on it, i'd bet that Fredericks has done some LSD in his day.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on March 31, 2009, 12:22:09 AM
Quote from: Bryan on March 30, 2009, 09:38:22 AM

Worst: Tom's feeble attempts to cover up the fact that CNBC has privileged status on WFMU after they donated large sums during the marathon. Who are you trying to protect, Tom?

Larry Kudlow=Spike
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on March 31, 2009, 05:45:35 PM
"Burned down the last Quizzno's" FiPR
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on March 31, 2009, 05:54:53 PM
Fredericks is a man wise beyond his years.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 31, 2009, 06:52:31 PM
Quote from: The Regulator Guy on March 31, 2009, 05:54:53 PM
Fredericks is a man wise beyond his years.

Which is saying a lot!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on March 31, 2009, 11:21:55 PM
The Neal Peart rimshot.   Magic. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on April 01, 2009, 09:14:34 AM
"You don't shake off the catcher! I'm Johnny Bench! I'm Mike Pizza! I'm holdin' it down!"

And that school with the sign (that I also remember as particularily pathetic) is Bunker Hill Community College.  The banner hung off that place along with a similar banner on the L Street Tavern in Southie until around 2002.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sara from Chicago on April 01, 2009, 12:37:43 PM
"When I'm on my deathbed, people will be coming in, saying 'Is that basketball cake guy dead yet?'"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sara from Chicago on April 01, 2009, 04:26:57 PM
Oh and how could I forget Alvaro's song! So cute! Alvaro, are you going to post the mp3 somewhere?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on April 01, 2009, 04:39:29 PM
3 words:

Power Pop Poppop
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on April 01, 2009, 06:46:22 PM
sounds like a real "Who's THAT?"



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustSheaNo on April 01, 2009, 07:36:07 PM
Quote from: Sara from Chicago on April 01, 2009, 12:37:43 PM
"When I'm on my deathbed, people will be coming in, saying 'Is that basketball cake guy dead yet?'"

(http://scratchbomb.com/feeder/Picture%203.png)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snoopywaves on April 01, 2009, 09:20:47 PM
Quote from: sleepyjack on April 01, 2009, 09:14:34 AM
And that school with the sign (that I also remember as particularily pathetic) is Bunker Hill Community College.

Not being from America, I have only a vague knowledge of American history - but isn't Bunker Hill like a really important place from the War of Independence? I thought only people with nothing to be proud of were proud of stupid stuff.


My favourite bit was also Rushfest and the Neil Peart rimshot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on April 01, 2009, 09:42:37 PM
"You really have had a pretty exciting night! You hang out with Uncle Floyd, then you're talking to me. What's next, you gonna get your car stolen?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spaceprophet on April 02, 2009, 02:12:54 AM
"There’s a sleeping bag, some kind of scented candles…some jimmy hats. There’s a cassette in the jambox. Hold on…Oh, "You Give Love A Bad Name". Must be an old Jovi tape or somethin."

On a side note, is it weird that I have as my ringtone Tom and Laurie harmonizing together doing "Miameeee"?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on April 02, 2009, 06:36:09 AM
Quote from: snoopywaves on April 01, 2009, 09:20:47 PM
Quote from: sleepyjack on April 01, 2009, 09:14:34 AM
And that school with the sign (that I also remember as particularily pathetic) is Bunker Hill Community College.

Not being from America, I have only a vague knowledge of American history - but isn't Bunker Hill like a really important place from the War of Independence? I thought only people with nothing to be proud of were proud of stupid stuff.

Yes, Bunker Hill is the site of an important battle of the Revolutionary War that took place in Charlestown which is marked by an impressive obelisk.  Let's just say the battle of Bunker Hill was the highpoint of Charlestown history before the former slum's current gentrification.  I have a lot of respect for Community Colleges and think they're an underutilized part of the education system, but there's a reason why Damon and Affleck used this particular school to contrast with MIT in their screenplay.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 02, 2009, 09:00:47 AM
Quote from: Sara from Chicago on April 01, 2009, 04:26:57 PM
Oh and how could I forget Alvaro's song! So cute! Alvaro, are you going to post the mp3 somewhere?

He already did.  I don't remember where, though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 02, 2009, 10:17:43 AM
I missed the show, and am hitting the time in the professorial year that might keep me away for a few weeks. So I am sad. But then baseball season is starting, so I am conflicted.

And my Ipod broke. So for now, I can only imagine the best parts of the show. So I am hopeful that Paul F Tompkins called in to point out that my "Catmo" claim was made up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alvaro from GM on April 02, 2009, 11:04:21 AM
Quote from: Sara from Chicago on April 01, 2009, 04:26:57 PM
Oh and how could I forget Alvaro's song! So cute! Alvaro, are you going to post the mp3 somewhere?

Thanks a lot!

The mp3 and the lyrics can be found here: http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,4975.0.html
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBE CEO on April 02, 2009, 03:47:58 PM
Worst moment:

"I won't be here next week."


Well deserved break though, can't argue with that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 02, 2009, 04:30:06 PM
I deserve a break.

Don't mean I get one.

Tom's lucky. I hope he sleeps hard, but I would lay money down that he will just work harder.

HARD HAT EXISTENCE
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on April 02, 2009, 04:42:06 PM
Quote from: Alvaro from GM on April 02, 2009, 11:04:21 AM
The mp3 and the lyrics can be found here: http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,4975.0.html

I just listened to it and I have to say well done Alvaro!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on April 02, 2009, 06:30:55 PM
Quote from: JBE CEO on April 02, 2009, 03:47:58 PM
Well deserved break though, can't argue with that.

DEFINITELY well deserved. I think this run is easily the longest winning streak ever without a break. So so so, SO great. True, no Best Show next week, but another gem to look forward to on Monday!

Not my favourite part, but an interesting one none the less, is when Pete called (twice, I think. He called the first time, and then called again saying "Let's talk about WOMEN....." but he didn't say his name before he got dumped from the show). I've been going through the archives listening to a bunch of 2006 episodes and I ran headlong into the "Pete Debacle". It was good to hear from Pete on Tuesday, I think! When Mike said an old friend was on the phone, I perked up when I heard   " *sentence*  , man..."  Hahaha. Oh, Pete. You crazy, crazy lad.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustSheaNo on April 02, 2009, 07:58:02 PM
Quote from: Regular Joe on April 01, 2009, 09:42:37 PM
"You really have had a pretty exciting night! You hang out with Uncle Floyd, then you're talking to me. What's next, you gonna get your car stolen?"

Actually, my car did get stolen. Really.

sadtrombone dot com
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Josh on April 02, 2009, 08:54:46 PM
Quote from: Regular Joe on December 04, 2008, 04:35:41 AM
"Hi, it's Chris in Astoria"

"Christmas Story?!"

I laughed so hard today when this popped into my head.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on April 02, 2009, 09:10:55 PM
Quote from: Secular Josh on April 02, 2009, 08:54:46 PM
Quote from: Regular Joe on December 04, 2008, 04:35:41 AM
"Hi, it's Chris in Astoria"

"Christmas Story?!"

I laughed so hard today when this popped into my head.

This is why you don't read this thread before you've listened.  Now, I will see this coming.  My fault. Totally my fault.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Josh on April 02, 2009, 09:14:54 PM
Well in your defense that episode's only five months old.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SexyAnkles on April 02, 2009, 09:44:04 PM
Okay, I know this is late.  I just finished the podcast from two weeks ago.  This has probably already been discussed, but I need to say it.  Fredricks killed at the end.  He was like a seasoned stand up comic, hitting all the beats with his comments about Stewart and Obama.  Very very very funny.  Keep it up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on April 02, 2009, 09:47:00 PM
Quote from: Secular Josh on April 02, 2009, 09:14:54 PM
Well in your defense that episode's only five months old.

oopsie. guess I forgot about that. i'm too stupid to post.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ralph Goldenmouth on April 03, 2009, 03:05:24 PM
Another mention of dead artiste G.G. Allin this go-round...but NO CRACK UP!! Damn, I feel cheated (though, at this point, any mention of GG on the show makes me guffaw). If we can't laugh at the overblown demise of a functional retard, what has our world come to?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on April 03, 2009, 03:50:00 PM
I laugh every time there's talk of G.G. Allin "passing on."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on April 03, 2009, 09:20:20 PM
"it was reminiscent of bosoms"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 04, 2009, 06:36:20 AM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on April 03, 2009, 03:50:00 PM
I laugh every time there's talk of G.G. Allin "passing on."

G.G. Allin?  Who's that?  Is he that guy who looks like Philly Boy Roy's friend, Kevin?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on April 04, 2009, 07:31:57 AM
TRUE STORY:

Apropos of Spike NRG drink, I go to the grocery store the other day (not featured in the major motion picture The Wrestler) and the checkout person in my aisle had a Monster Energy drink tattoo on his forearm. 

ON.  HIS.  FOREARM. 

It ain't Disco Volante, but it's close. 

Also, the show was a WIN WIN WIN.  Laughed many, many times. 

Ike
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on April 04, 2009, 08:35:15 AM
Regarding Tom's venting on Mickey (Danny Woodburn). He is in an episode of Monk (Mr Monk Is On The Air), the one about the radio DJ.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on April 04, 2009, 02:37:52 PM
(http://thepocketsquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cd_rush_band.jpg)

article from TODAY!? (http://thepocketsquare.com/?p=78)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on April 04, 2009, 02:50:53 PM
Geddy Lee looks extremely creepy in that photo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 04, 2009, 09:48:46 PM
Quote from: The Regulator Guy on April 04, 2009, 02:50:53 PM
Geddy Lee looks extremely creepy in that photo.

Wrong 'em Boyo?  He released a ska-influenced prog rock and wears a ska-influence punk rock tee shirt.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on April 04, 2009, 10:18:34 PM
Quote from: The Regulator Guy on April 04, 2009, 02:50:53 PM
Geddy Lee looks extremely creepy totally tubular in that photo.

Fixed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on April 04, 2009, 10:24:34 PM
Quote from: emma on April 04, 2009, 10:18:34 PM
Fixed


Hahahahaha.                Tubular.


Lifeson and Peart look so weird here, too!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 04, 2009, 10:50:22 PM
Quote from: The Regulator Guy on April 04, 2009, 02:50:53 PM
Geddy Lee looks extremely creepy in that photo.


In THAT photo?  As opposed to every other photo of him?

Crack a Lee Family Photo Album much?  It don't sound like ya do!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on April 04, 2009, 10:56:32 PM
(http://www.me-thinks.com/pix/geddy-lee.jpg)

This picture doesn't look too creepy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 04, 2009, 11:02:37 PM
That's when he was trying to look like John Waite.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 04, 2009, 11:06:19 PM
Another classic look

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/gaughin/geddy-lee.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on April 04, 2009, 11:08:54 PM
Here he is channeling Gene Simmons.

(http://blogs.rockymountainnews.com/denver/drew/geddy%20lee.jpeg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on April 04, 2009, 11:34:11 PM
the neal pert rimshot was my very favorite moment of the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 04, 2009, 11:57:48 PM
They call him the Working Man.  That's what he am.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 05, 2009, 08:04:01 AM
What (whom) he looks like is Sean Penn.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 05, 2009, 08:33:42 AM
Quote from: Sarah on April 05, 2009, 08:04:01 AM
What (whom) he looks like is Sean Penn.

Who's that?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on April 05, 2009, 08:34:46 AM
That dumb chunk of facial hair isn't doing him any favors, even if his chin is as weak as a child's knuckle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 05, 2009, 09:04:15 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on April 05, 2009, 08:33:42 AM
Quote from: Sarah on April 05, 2009, 08:04:01 AM
What (whom) he looks like is Sean Penn.

Who's that?

Someone who looks like my father and various of my paternal relatives.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on April 05, 2009, 11:41:55 AM
I still can't get over how Neil Peart looks like Tom Hanks if he went the same career path as Mickey Rourke.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on April 05, 2009, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: Peteski on April 04, 2009, 02:37:52 PM
(http://thepocketsquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cd_rush_band.jpg)

Quote from: Stupornaut on April 05, 2009, 11:41:55 AM
I still can't get over how Neil Peart looks like Tom Hanks if he went the same career path as Mickey Rourke.
Quote from: Sarah on April 05, 2009, 08:04:01 AM
What (whom) he looks like is Sean Penn.

I was thinking also thinking Hanks for Peart, and Penn is perfect for Lee. Throw in Kiefer Sutherland as Lifeson - he'd also cover the Canadian Content laws - and I think we're looking at a movie that could break Canadian box office records. Let's get moving on this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on April 05, 2009, 03:57:57 PM
Kiefer Sutherland as Alex Lifeson is spot on. However, I think Rip Torn would be a better stand in for Neil Peart than Tom Hanks.

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/BrandoBardot/riptorn.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on April 05, 2009, 03:58:26 PM
Quote from: Wes on April 05, 2009, 12:57:28 PM
I was thinking also thinking Hanks for Peart, and Penn is perfect for Lee. Throw in Kiefer Sutherland as Lifeson - he'd also cover the Canadian Content laws - and I think we're looking at a movie that could break Canadian box office records. Let's get moving on this.

I would like to offer a working title: Good Guys, Bad Band"*

*(from Tom's 'Am I Right?' interview)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 05, 2009, 09:03:10 PM
How about my cousin Tommy as Peart?

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/gaughin/worsham.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on April 05, 2009, 10:13:49 PM
Lifeson actually reminds me of Angela Merkel
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on April 05, 2009, 11:06:00 PM
What purpose are Geddy's glasses serving?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DoodleJump! on April 05, 2009, 11:19:30 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on April 05, 2009, 11:06:00 PM
What purpose are Geddy's glasses serving?
He was suffering from laser-eyes. Had to protect the people.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 06, 2009, 04:50:06 AM
Quote from: Sarah on April 05, 2009, 09:04:15 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on April 05, 2009, 08:33:42 AM
Quote from: Sarah on April 05, 2009, 08:04:01 AM
What (whom) he looks like is Sean Penn.

Who's that?

Someone who looks like my father and various of my paternal relatives.

Your da' looks like Sean Penn?  That's pretty cool.  Does he have that awesome tattoo on his upper back, like Penn had in Mystic River?

Quote from: g-stampgirl on April 05, 2009, 11:19:30 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on April 05, 2009, 11:06:00 PM
What purpose are Geddy's glasses serving?
He was suffering from laser-eyes. Had to protect the people.

He has laser-eyes, and he knows what you're thinking.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 06, 2009, 10:21:41 AM
My dad looked like a cross between Andy Griffith and Peter Lorre and Robert Mitchum. It's your loss that you never met him. I wish he was here right now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 06, 2009, 08:48:42 PM
Quote from: NJLA on April 06, 2009, 03:41:12 PM
Whats with his shirt.  I know "Wrong 'Em Boyo" is a Clash song, but its spelled like a Polynesian thing or something, it makes no sense!

Bein' a Poly, oh my golly...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on April 08, 2009, 09:50:30 AM
I really liked Fredericks assurances that his habit of burning old dried-up Christmas trees doesn't have any inherent anti-Christmas message.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on April 08, 2009, 05:48:09 PM
Yea, whatever book cred Fredericks earned the week before went up in a plume of christmas tree smoke.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alvaro from GM on April 09, 2009, 03:50:20 AM
Quote from: hugman on April 08, 2009, 05:48:09 PM
Yea, whatever book cred Fredericks earned the week before went up in a plume of christmas tree smoke.

This made me laugh, and then I saw your signature and I laughed all over again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on April 09, 2009, 09:43:48 AM
The "Uncle Floyd" call was great, even though I didn't know who they were talking about.

I was surprised that Tom gave the guy a pass on "moots-ah-rellah" and referring to the cold beers he consumed as "some Heinies."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on April 10, 2009, 04:30:29 PM
Quote from: Alvaro from GM on April 09, 2009, 03:50:20 AM
Quote from: hugman on April 08, 2009, 05:48:09 PM
Yea, whatever book cred Fredericks earned the week before went up in a plume of christmas tree smoke.

This made me laugh, and then I saw your signature and I laughed all over again.

thanks. let's hug.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on April 10, 2009, 04:36:00 PM
my computer at work is not allowing the archive to play past 3 minutes.  ive missed the last two shows.

the WORST.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alvaro from GM on April 13, 2009, 01:36:52 AM
I missed the beginning and a bit of the end. 

Quote from: Regular Joe on April 01, 2009, 09:42:37 PM
"You really have had a pretty exciting night! You hang out with Uncle Floyd, then you're talking to me. What's next, you gonna get your car stolen?"
This was definitely the funniest part. 


I'm probably biased, but worst part when I read the same quote as another guy, followed very quickly by the best part when he played my song.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on April 15, 2009, 06:45:04 AM
One of my favorite parts of last night was the Frank from Weehauken heave-ho. "You're ridiculous."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on April 15, 2009, 07:54:15 AM
Tom saying Fredericks' laugh was like a gentle breeze near the Phillip Morris factory.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SexyAnkles on April 15, 2009, 08:53:39 AM
Quote from: Chris L on April 15, 2009, 07:54:15 AM
Tom saying Fredericks' laugh was like a gentle breeze near the Phillip Morris factory.

I didn't get to listen last night, so I have no context, but HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on April 15, 2009, 02:55:49 PM
http://x818.com/junk/3stoogesmovie.mp3 (http://x818.com/junk/3stoogesmovie.mp3)
Three Stooges Movie Preview (audio above from here (http://http://nevver.tumblr.com/post/96510104/tom-three-stooges-preview))


(http://www.dlisted.com/files/billybobcandabooed.jpg)
I hear he has a Twitter ... and LOVES talking about it.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on April 15, 2009, 02:59:36 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on April 15, 2009, 06:45:04 AM
One of my favorite parts of last night was the Frank from Weehauken heave-ho. "You're ridiculous."

+1
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 15, 2009, 03:59:48 PM
To those of you who were commenting on the maturity of the "kid" (Dick van Dyke) in "What's the Matter with Kids Today" in the chat last night, from the hidden depths of the dark continents that is my mind burbled up this afternoon the memory that DvD's character is in fact a grown man, an apron-string-strangled son too wimpy to marry his best girl of eight years.

There.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on April 15, 2009, 08:01:28 PM
kids. what's the matter with kids today.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on April 15, 2009, 10:09:42 PM
That T-Pain/Diabetuss story was ACE

"I wanted to accelerate the end of the world!"  HAA
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 16, 2009, 04:40:30 AM
Kids Radio was hilarious.  Frankly, Tom should've let it run a little longer.  We deserve less.

"HuNan Giant" made me laugh hysterically.  I'm still working through the rest of the show tonight... And LOVING IT!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on April 16, 2009, 12:37:15 PM
Tuesday's episode held the funniest JW call I've heard in a couple years. I love how the Clifford lines have started out almost every one of them over the past couple months. But Tuesday's, man, it just soared. Lost my breath laughing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on April 16, 2009, 12:38:28 PM
Kids. What's the matter with kids today?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 16, 2009, 01:51:57 PM
Quote from: Peteski on April 15, 2009, 02:55:49 PM
http://x818.com/junk/3stoogesmovie.mp3 (http://x818.com/junk/3stoogesmovie.mp3)
Three Stooges Movie Preview (audio above from here (http://http://nevver.tumblr.com/post/96510104/tom-three-stooges-preview))


(http://www.dlisted.com/files/billybobcandabooed.jpg)
I hear he has a Twitter ... and LOVES talking about it.

Billy Joe Bob Thornton is bloody repulsive.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LaunchCode on April 16, 2009, 08:31:11 PM
AUSTRALIA DEMANDS APOLOGY FROM TBSOWFMU

Australian listeners to "Best Show" podcast reeled in disgust at the latest weekly broadcast of the highly popular US Jersey City-based radio show.  "First it was Kevin Smith," bemoaned one anonymous fan Down Under, "now it is the Fela Kuti woman.  What the bloody hell is going on in New Jersey?"

On a more positive note, the same fan expressed support for the show's widely charismatic host's, Tom Scharpling's, decision to introduce new fan punishment music.  "I much prefer 'Kids These Days' to 'Pangea'," replied the grateful, if somewhat masochistic Aussie fan.  "I love 'nem Paul Lynde performances!"

WFMU management was unavailable for comment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on April 17, 2009, 10:51:22 AM
I've had that horrifying Paul Lynde/Dick Van Dyke "Kids" stuck in my head all week--and Tom's Kids Radio ID as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on April 17, 2009, 12:09:48 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on April 17, 2009, 10:51:22 AM
I've had that horrifying Paul Lynde/Dick Van Dyke "Kids" stuck in my head all week--and Tom's Kids Radio ID as well.

No kidding.  I was listening to the podcast and knew what was coming and I still couldn't fastforward through it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on April 17, 2009, 12:35:58 PM
Kids. What's the matter with kids today?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on April 17, 2009, 12:45:41 PM
Quote from: hugman on April 17, 2009, 12:35:58 PM
Kids. What's the matter with kids today?
I see what you did there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on April 17, 2009, 01:48:16 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on April 17, 2009, 12:45:41 PM
Quote from: hugman on April 17, 2009, 12:35:58 PM
Kids. What's the matter with kids today?
I see what you did there.

yea, i know.  i'm done.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on April 17, 2009, 02:49:47 PM
Quote from: hugman on April 17, 2009, 01:48:16 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on April 17, 2009, 12:45:41 PM
Quote from: hugman on April 17, 2009, 12:35:58 PM
Kids. What's the matter with kids today?
I see what you did there.

yea, i know.  i'm done.
Nah, I think you have a couple of more in you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on April 17, 2009, 04:54:53 PM
"Ask shim about modbilly."

Amazing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 17, 2009, 07:21:31 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on April 17, 2009, 10:51:22 AM
I've had that horrifying Paul Lynde/Dick Van Dyke "Kids" stuck in my head all week--and Tom's Kids Radio ID as well.

Dick Van Dyke played a kid?  That dude was young at one time?

Yeah, I loved Kids three times in a row.  The stupid little kid coming in at the end made the song every time.  People need to appreciate this stuff, it's like when Husker Du played the same note for 45 minutes...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 18, 2009, 03:44:32 AM
Quote from: jbissell on April 17, 2009, 12:09:48 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on April 17, 2009, 10:51:22 AM
I've had that horrifying Paul Lynde/Dick Van Dyke "Kids" stuck in my head all week--and Tom's Kids Radio ID as well.

No kidding.  I was listening to the podcast and knew what was coming and I still couldn't fastforward through it.

If by "horrifying" you mean "rapturous" then I agree.

"... and livin' with your father. Kids!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on April 18, 2009, 09:58:50 PM
Michael Chiklis already played Curly

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0214698/

Also the Crypt Keeper played Shemp.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan B on April 19, 2009, 03:17:33 PM
Quote from: mike_b on April 18, 2009, 09:58:50 PM
Michael Chiklis already played Curly

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0214698/

Also the Crypt Keeper played Shemp.
Holy shit, Spiros played Moe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on April 19, 2009, 05:07:59 PM
Quote from: Martin on April 19, 2009, 05:01:05 PM
Also found in the thread below this one in this very forum.

I think the gentleman who created the thing is entitled to claim the credit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hoboken Brian on April 20, 2009, 01:29:24 AM
Quote
Michael Chiklis already played Curly

Ah but I didn't say that. I suggested he play Curly Joe DeRita, a completely different guy. You think I don't know they cast Curly already?

(Eh, he'll always be the Commish to me)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on April 20, 2009, 09:45:42 AM
The Joe DeRita version of the Stooges always made me uncomfortable about the entire Stooges Project growing up, because he seemed so disinterested in being a Stooge. Joe Besser wasn't funny, but he was obviously trying to be funny. When they brought in Joe DeRita, it was like they were actively scouring for any fat, bald people to fill out the act and probably forced some poor, mean-spirited mug working at a gas station to come down to the set and get conked in the head with giant wrenches for 14 hours a day.

As it turns out, according to Curly Joe DeRita's Wikipedia Page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curly_Joe_DeRita),* Joe DeRita really didn't like the Stooges: "I don't think the Stooges were funny. I'm not putting you on, I'm telling the truth — they were physical, but they just didn't have any humor about them." DeRita was more of a Laurel & Hardy fan: "But when I see that pie or seltzer bottle, I know that it's not just lying around for no reason. It's going to be used for something." See? So much hostility. They were trying to force a Moe to be a Curly: "Curly-Joe also showed a bit more backbone, even occasionally talking back to Moe, calling him "buddy boy." Brian's right, Chiklis should be DeRita in the new Stooges movie, and he should pull a gun on Moe.

It also turns out that DeRita was the Filthy Stooge: "...in the 1950s he recorded a risque LP called "Burlesque Uncensored," and the Stooges were planning to do an R-Rated movie with him. Ew.

*This reminds me of a topic that came up in a post-show chat once that somebody besides me should start in the General Thread area - what would be the most embarrassing Wikipedia page to find yourself updating and/or maintaining?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 20, 2009, 06:41:40 PM
The Joes are what we know as 'The Larrys who would be Curly'.

What happened to the original Curly?  He died or found Jesus or something?

Quote from: Wes on April 20, 2009, 09:45:42 AM
The Joe DeRita version of the Stooges always made me uncomfortable about the entire Stooges Project growing up, because he seemed so disinterested in being a Stooge. Joe Besser wasn't funny, but he was obviously trying to be funny. When they brought in Joe DeRita, it was like they were actively scouring for any fat, bald people to fill out the act and probably forced some poor, mean-spirited mug working at a gas station to come down to the set and get conked in the head with giant wrenches for 14 hours a day.

As it turns out, according to Curly Joe DeRita's Wikipedia Page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curly_Joe_DeRita),* Joe DeRita really didn't like the Stooges: "I don't think the Stooges were funny. I'm not putting you on, I'm telling the truth — they were physical, but they just didn't have any humor about them." DeRita was more of a Laurel & Hardy fan: "But when I see that pie or seltzer bottle, I know that it's not just lying around for no reason. It's going to be used for something." See? So much hostility. They were trying to force a Moe to be a Curly: "Curly-Joe also showed a bit more backbone, even occasionally talking back to Moe, calling him "buddy boy." Brian's right, Chiklis should be DeRita in the new Stooges movie, and he should pull a gun on Moe.

It also turns out that DeRita was the Filthy Stooge: "...in the 1950s he recorded a risque LP called "Burlesque Uncensored," and the Stooges were planning to do an R-Rated movie with him. Ew.

*This reminds me of a topic that came up in a post-show chat once that somebody besides me should start in the General Thread area - what would be the most embarrassing Wikipedia page to find yourself updating and/or maintaining?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on April 20, 2009, 09:04:40 PM
Drank self to death.

www.sadtrombone.com (http://www.sadtrombone.com)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AaronC on April 22, 2009, 07:31:29 AM
Two things had me rolling last night:

PFT's Billy Bob Thorton impression

Hodgman's airplane encounter with the Verizon guy

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SexyAnkles on April 22, 2009, 08:54:25 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on April 20, 2009, 09:04:40 PM
Drank self to death.

Same thing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on April 22, 2009, 08:58:38 AM
Last night's show was great, especially when the captain brought up Clifford.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on April 22, 2009, 09:31:10 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on April 20, 2009, 09:04:40 PM
Drank self to death.

www.sadtrombone.com (http://www.sadtrombone.com)

He also had a history of heart problems and strokes...

My fav part of last night's show had to be John Hodgman turning the tables on Paul and Tom. I also liked Julie's call again :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on April 22, 2009, 09:45:01 AM
Peanut butter sandwiches and coffee sound like a pretty good breakfast.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on April 22, 2009, 10:32:00 AM
I could not be more excited about the Mike Show next week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on April 22, 2009, 10:42:20 AM
I enjoyed Paul's reaction to my call. His "Samir!" sounded very warm. He's alright, that comedienne.
JW was great - double props for the Aswad riff at the end.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on April 22, 2009, 10:46:09 AM
And I apologize to Samir for cutting him off before the proper conclusion to his call. It just gets so exciting when PFT is there, and I lose control of my sense of priorities.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on April 22, 2009, 10:54:07 AM
The reggae references were tops! And I also like the recurring misquoting of Clifford.

You were very patient with that young/new DJ, Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on April 22, 2009, 12:28:24 PM
something like:

"They would whip it, whip it good... Name the drummer."

"For Devo?"

"YES!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alvaro from GM on April 22, 2009, 12:49:59 PM
Julie: ...I'll make you a cake.
PFT: I would enjoy LOOKING at that cake.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on April 22, 2009, 01:24:51 PM
the Verizon guy in 1st Class

and

Captain Richard Phillips  [excerpt]
http://x818.com/junk/captburningspear.mp3

from http://nevver.tumblr.com/post/98962276/captain-richard-phillips-fan-of-4-20-and-burning (http://nevver.tumblr.com/post/98962276/captain-richard-phillips-fan-of-4-20-and-burning)


ps. love the deescalation of the twitter talk - maybe the andy milonakis rap video helped


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on April 22, 2009, 01:57:17 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I27J39oQUaw

is what i was talking about.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on April 22, 2009, 01:59:43 PM
Mike singing Panama
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Miss on April 22, 2009, 03:06:29 PM
Quote from: samir on April 22, 2009, 10:42:20 AM
I enjoyed Paul's reaction to my call. His "Samir!" sounded very warm. He's alright, that comedienne.
JW was great - double props for the Aswad riff at the end.

I agree, Samir! It's funny, because at home when I hear a caller I like I say their name, "Samir!!", "Ben Kharakh!!" etc. I loved that he did the same thing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on April 22, 2009, 04:07:49 PM
"the first track is about how he can't get his CD into Best Buy [giggling]"

Capt. Phillips on the new B.Spear release, "Ja is Real"


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on April 22, 2009, 05:04:05 PM
I was in Seattle on vacation last week and staying with a friend who lived literally two blocks away from where that juggalo shooting took place. I was actually on the bus riding back to his place when I saw the cop cars barricading off the street where it happened. So it was pretty weird hearing somebody call in about it after I got home.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Miss on April 22, 2009, 05:12:07 PM
Yeah, I wanted to call in and say that trust me, the juggalo thing is not a joke. I know that Eastern Washington is full of ICP, SlipKnot and... Technine fans.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on April 22, 2009, 05:16:12 PM
Quote from: Swiss on April 22, 2009, 03:06:29 PM
Quote from: samir on April 22, 2009, 10:42:20 AM
I enjoyed Paul's reaction to my call. His "Samir!" sounded very warm. He's alright, that comedienne.
JW was great - double props for the Aswad riff at the end.

I agree, Samir! It's funny, because at home when I hear a caller I like I say their name, "Samir!!", "Ben Kharakh!!" etc. I loved that he did the same thing.

i do this as well, including the steves, lauries, alvaros, hugmans, etc.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on April 22, 2009, 05:54:30 PM
PFT's Billy Bob Thornton was killing me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on April 22, 2009, 08:47:08 PM
the "crazy bets"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on April 22, 2009, 10:32:02 PM
Ummm, he was in a little movie called FREEBIRD?

But honestly, whenever there's a guest and especially when it's PFT, Tom fires on all cylinders. Great show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on April 22, 2009, 10:48:28 PM
PFT: "Why don't you call that room the OPPOSITE of the Smithsonian"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on April 23, 2009, 12:49:05 AM
I liked how Laurie FM was incredulous that some young punks would sneak liquor into a black lips show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on April 23, 2009, 03:12:01 AM
Quote from: hugman on April 23, 2009, 12:49:05 AM
I liked how Laurie FM was incredulous that some young punks would sneak liquor into a black lips show.

+1
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on April 23, 2009, 07:39:00 AM
I liked Tom, Paul and John's Jerky Boys runthrough.

Quote from: hugman on April 23, 2009, 12:49:05 AM
I liked how Laurie FM was incredulous that some young punks would sneak liquor into a black lips show.

Can you blame her? At that age, Laurie was getting bottle service at shows.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on April 23, 2009, 10:37:59 AM
give her some cred, if anything, she was paying a cork fee at the back door.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on April 24, 2009, 12:45:36 AM
Quote from: Swiss on April 22, 2009, 05:12:07 PM
Yeah, I wanted to call in and say that trust me, the juggalo thing is not a joke. I know that Eastern Washington is full of ICP, SlipKnot and... Technine fans.

There were a number of juggalos that were in my high school. They all had "ICP" scrawled on their bookbags in whiteout. Apparently that was the fashionable thing to do. I found them to be slightly disturbing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 24, 2009, 01:11:45 PM
Quote from: The Regulator Guy on April 24, 2009, 12:45:36 AM
Quote from: Swiss on April 22, 2009, 05:12:07 PM
Yeah, I wanted to call in and say that trust me, the juggalo thing is not a joke. I know that Eastern Washington is full of ICP, SlipKnot and... Technine fans.

There were a number of juggalos that were in my high school. They all had "ICP" scrawled on their bookbags in whiteout. Apparently that was the fashionable thing to do. I found them to be slightly disturbing.


For more details about the case

http://www.modbee.com/1618/story/677844.html (http://www.modbee.com/1618/story/677844.html)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on April 24, 2009, 08:34:43 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on April 24, 2009, 01:11:45 PM
Quote from: The Regulator Guy on April 24, 2009, 12:45:36 AM
Quote from: Swiss on April 22, 2009, 05:12:07 PM
Yeah, I wanted to call in and say that trust me, the juggalo thing is not a joke. I know that Eastern Washington is full of ICP, SlipKnot and... Technine fans.

There were a number of juggalos that were in my high school. They all had "ICP" scrawled on their bookbags in whiteout. Apparently that was the fashionable thing to do. I found them to be slightly disturbing.



For more details about the case

http://www.modbee.com/1618/story/677844.html (http://www.modbee.com/1618/story/677844.html)



Great. I share a last name with one of those clowns (get it, clowns?).  That Brandon Ferrell kid will make a very pretty lady in jail if he just waxes his junior high mustache.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on April 24, 2009, 08:55:50 PM
I love Katie! She should call more.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on April 25, 2009, 12:12:23 AM
Quote from: The Regulator Guy on April 24, 2009, 12:45:36 AM
Quote from: Swiss on April 22, 2009, 05:12:07 PM
Yeah, I wanted to call in and say that trust me, the juggalo thing is not a joke. I know that Eastern Washington is full of ICP, SlipKnot and... Technine fans.

There were a number of juggalos that were in my high school. They all had "ICP" scrawled on their bookbags in whiteout. Apparently that was the fashionable thing to do. I found them to be slightly disturbing.

I grew up surrounded by juggalos. I live in Toledo, Ohio which is only about an hour away from Detroit so I knew the hardcore juggalos who liked ICP before it was cool*. I found them to be more greasy than disturbing. They also couldn't BELIEVE when the school wouldn't allow them to wear their ICP shirts which featured an anthropomorphic scrotum. FREEDOM OF SPEECH, MOTHERFUCKERS!

*it was never cool
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 25, 2009, 03:48:24 AM
Quote from: hugman on April 24, 2009, 08:34:43 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on April 24, 2009, 01:11:45 PM
Quote from: The Regulator Guy on April 24, 2009, 12:45:36 AM
Quote from: Swiss on April 22, 2009, 05:12:07 PM
Yeah, I wanted to call in and say that trust me, the juggalo thing is not a joke. I know that Eastern Washington is full of ICP, SlipKnot and... Technine fans.

There were a number of juggalos that were in my high school. They all had "ICP" scrawled on their bookbags in whiteout. Apparently that was the fashionable thing to do. I found them to be slightly disturbing.



For more details about the case

http://www.modbee.com/1618/story/677844.html (http://www.modbee.com/1618/story/677844.html)



Great. I share a last name with one of those clowns (get it, clowns?).  That Brandon Ferrell kid will make a very pretty lady in jail if he just waxes his junior high mustache.


Gross, Hugman!  Gross and hilarious.  Are those their mugshots, or is that how they pose for their yearbook pictures?

Best part of this week's show:

APMike: (barely audible singing) Panama!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBE CEO on April 25, 2009, 06:52:54 PM
last week: "ask call screener michelle"

this week: The reenactment of the glasses story.  I also really enjoyed, probably way more than I should have, Tom talking to a dial tone.

PFT is such an amazing guest, I cannot put into words how much I enjoy his TBS visits.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on April 25, 2009, 08:36:00 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on April 25, 2009, 03:48:24 AM

Best part of this week's show:

APMike: (barely audible singing) Panama!!!

I hope there's another performance next week!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 26, 2009, 03:05:58 AM
Quote from: Julie on April 25, 2009, 08:36:00 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on April 25, 2009, 03:48:24 AM

Best part of this week's show:

APMike: (barely audible singing) Panama!!!

I hope there's another performance next week!

If there's room for requests, I'd like to hear "Hot For Teacher", please.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on April 26, 2009, 01:08:49 PM
I don't know if it's been mentioned before, but there is a St. George neighborhood in Staten Island.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: icepants on April 26, 2009, 09:58:14 PM
Tom impersonating pft at open mike night in Cincinnati :

who likes cake vs. pie?

Woof!

okay that's one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 27, 2009, 02:59:13 AM
Quote from: icepants on April 26, 2009, 09:58:14 PM
Tom impersonating pft at open mike night in Cincinnati :

who likes cake vs. pie?

Woof!

okay that's one.

Yes, fantastic!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on April 27, 2009, 01:42:38 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on April 26, 2009, 01:08:49 PM
I don't know if it's been mentioned before, but there is a St. George neighborhood in Staten Island.

I think it was mentioned in the chat at the time. But that guy sounded like trouble anyway, regardless if he named an actual SI neighborhood or not.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on April 27, 2009, 02:27:43 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on April 27, 2009, 01:42:38 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on April 26, 2009, 01:08:49 PM
I don't know if it's been mentioned before, but there is a St. George neighborhood in Staten Island.

I think it was mentioned in the chat at the time. But that guy sounded like trouble anyway, regardless if he named an actual SI neighborhood or not.

I think it was the same guy who mentioned Doctor Manhattan's penis a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on April 27, 2009, 02:47:48 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on April 27, 2009, 02:27:43 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on April 27, 2009, 01:42:38 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on April 26, 2009, 01:08:49 PM
I don't know if it's been mentioned before, but there is a St. George neighborhood in Staten Island.

I think it was mentioned in the chat at the time. But that guy sounded like trouble anyway, regardless if he named an actual SI neighborhood or not.

I think it was the same guy who mentioned Doctor Manhattan's penis a few weeks ago.

Will he be making an appearance on The Mike Show this week?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 27, 2009, 10:25:03 PM
I liked that guys youTube cover of in the aeroplane over the sea...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on April 28, 2009, 11:05:37 PM
The Mike Show was a stroke of brilliance. Martin Short wasn't too bad either.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on April 28, 2009, 11:19:46 PM
-I loved Tom's reaction to fooling Larry.

-One of the funniest Wurster calls since Todd Palin
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on April 29, 2009, 09:00:53 AM
Mike's line about finding it funny whenever someone passes gas in a house of worship elicited the loudest cackle from me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on April 29, 2009, 10:25:08 AM
Anyone else super impressed with how cool Martin Short was? That guys been around forever and was totally comfortable and fun on the show. THUMBS UP
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Topher on April 29, 2009, 10:42:32 AM
Best: Martin Short giving a fantastic interview.

Worst: the two jerks who thought they'd be funny by calling up and insulting.  really low class, Drinnan. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on April 29, 2009, 10:48:26 AM
Quote from: Topher on April 29, 2009, 10:42:32 AM
Best: Martin Short giving a fantastic interview.

Worst: the two jerks who thought they'd be funny by calling up and insulting.  really low class, Drinnan. 

They kept me from calling in, because Tom said he wasn't taking any more calls thanks to those clowns. My one chance to ask Martin Short about "The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley"--ruined! Argh!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SexyAnkles on April 29, 2009, 10:49:34 AM
Someone should introduce Billy Bob Thornton to Martin Short, 'cause he's Canadian and he's ALL gravy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Topher on April 29, 2009, 10:50:59 AM
Quote from: Topher on April 29, 2009, 10:42:32 AM
Best: Martin Short giving a fantastic interview.

Worst: the two jerks who thought they'd be funny by calling up and insulting.  really low class, Drinnan. 
...and I just saw that Drennan apologized in another thread, and that he wasn't trying to insult anyone.  So, sorry.  Only one jerk. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on April 29, 2009, 11:30:45 AM
Martin Short after Spike's call:  "I'm sure he had a point.  It couldn't have been just about the title."   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sara from Chicago on April 29, 2009, 11:48:26 AM
Tom, to Rick Stevens: "You violated my warlock code!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on April 29, 2009, 12:00:50 PM
I was ecstatic when Bryce called the Mike Show. One of innumerable great moments of last night's show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SexyAnkles on April 29, 2009, 12:04:39 PM
Quote from: Chris L on April 29, 2009, 11:30:45 AM
Martin Short after Spike's call:  "I'm sure he had a point.  It couldn't have been just about the title."   

Yeah, classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheShamblers on April 29, 2009, 01:26:11 PM
Last night's show was one of my favorites, ever.  The Wurster calls were great, but the high point for me was when Martin Short told Mike he could call him "Marty."  Low point: the two jerks who called early in the interview.  That said, I thought both halves of the interview dealt with them well, and Martin seemed like a genuinely nice guy.  I hope he calls in again!! 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on April 29, 2009, 01:51:58 PM
That first Wurster call was classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on April 29, 2009, 02:03:30 PM
I go back and forth on his calls, but I was riveted by the twists and turns the Spike Saga took last night. After several weeks of not being able to call in do to some mysterious "surgical procedure", it was terrific that he was shut down immediately when he tried to call at the top of the show.

Later, when he called back during the Martin Short interview, you could hear an anxious tone to his voice. It sounded as though he had, perhaps, been firing himself up in the mirror before the call. It was as if he viewed this as his moment to storm in victoriously and win Tom over.  Of course, it did not go well.

Still later, Spike's call to breakdown the second call was revelatory, as he appeared to briefly drop character, opting to correctly say the names of celebrities and only halfheartedly offer some alternate, Spike'd names when Tom called him on it. It was strange to hear him let the Spike mask slip.*  It felt like we were on the cusp of a breakthrough to a new era in Spikedom, but he pulled back.

Finally, Vulgar Vinnie's debut on the Best Show-proper during the Mike Show, where he recreated the Short-Spike call, was a perfect way to top off everything.  I think one day, Spike Scholars** will look back on this show as key moments in examining Spike's life.


* The figurative mask that is the Spike persona, not the literal leather and zipper one, nor the one made from human flesh.
** FBI criminal profilers and Fangoria staff writers
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on April 29, 2009, 03:55:41 PM
In a top notch show with many highs, if I had to choose one, it would be Tom managing to keep his cool while taking Spike's call to Mr. Short. The tension in the air was riveting and you could sense that Tom was mustering every ounce of willpower he could to keep his tongue bitten. I found it extra amusing that the call was taken - and eventually dismissed - without the name of the caller being brought up.

It's amusing now, but at the time, well, it was a little terrifying!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AaronC on April 29, 2009, 04:25:23 PM
"Lebron offers me all his stuff.  His houses, his cars, all his weed, his cassette collection."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on April 29, 2009, 04:34:50 PM
I should have mentioned to Mr. Short that my 6-year-old niece is a big Clifford fan... she always makes a point of saying "Not the one with the dog, but the one with the man-little-boy."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: David on April 29, 2009, 04:38:53 PM
I think my favorite part of last night was the instant I realized that Jon Wurster wasn't Martin Short, and that Martin Short was Martin Short.


That, and calling into the Mike Show was a personal thrill for me. His insights into Jonestown were enlightening.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on April 29, 2009, 07:10:30 PM
The idea of the Sweet & Sour Hour.

Beyond that, the Spike/Short call was obviously one of the top 10 moments in all of history, Best Show or not. My god!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on April 29, 2009, 07:50:30 PM
Quote from: David on April 29, 2009, 04:38:53 PM
I think my favorite part of last night was the instant I realized that Jon Wurster wasn't Martin Short, and that Martin Short was Martin Short.


That, and calling into the Mike Show was a personal thrill for me. His insights into Jonestown were enlightening.


Tom wouldn't do that with someone who's such a hero.  Be wary if he talks about a Tom Waits appearance. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on April 29, 2009, 10:22:40 PM
"I'm also laughing on the inside"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pete on April 29, 2009, 10:41:27 PM
I listened to The Mike Show last night after a fight that I think is going to be the end of a six and a half year relationship.  I was literally crying and laughing at the same time. 

I feel like that's scarily appropriate.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on April 29, 2009, 10:44:38 PM
Quote from: pete on April 29, 2009, 10:41:27 PM
I listened to The Mike Show last night after a fight that I think is going to be the end of a six and a half year relationship.  I was literally crying and laughing at the same time. 

I feel like that's scarily appropriate.

Did you drink until you passed out?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on April 30, 2009, 09:55:40 AM
Tom's disappointment when he found out Stefan the Dinosaur was not on display in a glass case at the Short mansion, but stuffed in a drawer under a sombrero.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on April 30, 2009, 01:24:25 PM
Worst part?  The persistent busy signal.  Maybe it's because my call was coming from so far away.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pinky on April 30, 2009, 02:40:25 PM
when Rick Stevens called and after being corrected on the clifford quote he said don't you know who this is.  Surely they weren't deliberately toying with us. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on April 30, 2009, 07:30:21 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on April 28, 2009, 11:19:46 PM
-I loved Tom's reaction to fooling Larry.

-One of the funniest Wurster calls since Todd Palin

+1

ps. and I dont want to jinx it, but the absence of twitter talk was nice
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pete on April 30, 2009, 07:48:46 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on April 29, 2009, 10:44:38 PM
Quote from: pete on April 29, 2009, 10:41:27 PM
I listened to The Mike Show last night after a fight that I think is going to be the end of a six and a half year relationship.  I was literally crying and laughing at the same time. 

I feel like that's scarily appropriate.

Did you drink until you passed out?

In retrospect, I sure wish I had.  Instead, I fell asleep on the couch, in my clothes, under a too-small blanket.          Man, that's sad.

(alternate ending : I went to the liquor store to get a fun-pack, but the middle bottle was Pepsi Throwback.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on April 30, 2009, 08:21:26 PM
Quote from: Peteski on April 30, 2009, 07:30:21 PM


ps. and I dont want to jinx it, but the absence of twitter talk was nice

You just jinxed it.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on April 30, 2009, 08:27:38 PM
Not that I should be one to tell a professional how to run his show. But I think as a rule, one selection from "The Who Sell Out" should be played every week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jixby Phillips on April 30, 2009, 09:30:35 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on April 30, 2009, 08:21:26 PM
Quote from: Peteski on April 30, 2009, 07:30:21 PM


ps. and I dont want to jinx it, but the absence of twitter talk was nice

You just jinxed it.

Tom.

Tom's guest on next week's show: STEVE AGEE, who reads Tom's list of twitter followers live on the air!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on April 30, 2009, 11:24:36 PM
Guaranteed to make me laugh while I'm listening to the podcast on the bus on the way to class:

"You piece of fuuuuuuuuuudge."

Every single time he does that, I crack up and probably scare everyone around me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 01, 2009, 01:50:10 AM
Mike: I think it's more like you have listened to Tom so much that you are;

Julie: ...turning into him?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on May 01, 2009, 07:36:35 PM
That was a great, great episode.  Top to bottom one of the funniest, most engrossing ones I've heard. 

Salut!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: David on May 01, 2009, 10:12:32 PM
Quote from: Peteski on April 30, 2009, 07:30:21 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on April 28, 2009, 11:19:46 PM
-I loved Tom's reaction to fooling Larry.

-One of the funniest Wurster calls since Todd Palin

+1

ps. and I dont want to jinx it, but the absence of twitter talk was nice

I'd love some more twitter talk. Nice break? Maybe. But twitter's still got five of its fifteen minutes of relevance, and I'm enjoying them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheMush on May 02, 2009, 04:02:26 AM
Best Wurster call since todd palin/ Mr. Sherbert. Not sure which came first, but I was crying. The fact that he was completely fine with not knowing where the ball was "I thought maybe he got fat real fast. Or Pregnant." and then is such a jerk later..GAH, I was going to walk through the whole call. Listening to it now for the third time. So, so funny. FAT REAL FAST oh maaaaan that's so good.

Oh also, that Spike call is historical.

And Mr. Short, class act.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jimmy on May 02, 2009, 11:59:46 AM
One of my favorite parts is during the Mr. Short interview, Tom asks Mike if one of the calls is good, and faintly in the background, you hear Mike, "Nah, its Larry the Perv."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 02, 2009, 02:19:19 PM
I laughed really loud during the call-taking section of the Martin Short interview where Tom, upon being told that all of the calls were good, answered the phone to Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MattJohnson on May 02, 2009, 06:49:35 PM
I absolutely loved Tom talking about just exactly how bad that Spike call was. I had kind of forgotten about during the rest of the interview, but it definitely required comment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on May 03, 2009, 04:42:50 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on May 02, 2009, 02:19:19 PM
I laughed really loud during the call-taking section of the Martin Short interview where Tom, upon being told that all of the calls were good, answered the phone to Spike.

Agreed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBE CEO on May 03, 2009, 02:21:40 PM
Every time I thought of a moment to list there was something else just as great that came along.  Wurster was on fire, top knotch all the way around.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on May 03, 2009, 10:09:57 PM
Wurster was great, but the highlight for me was Mike's joy at the very end.

"hahaha I drained you! I drained you."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: David on May 03, 2009, 10:35:45 PM
Man, the second Mike mentioned the Sweet & Sour thing, I was gone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stephen on May 05, 2009, 12:13:50 AM
The Booth: "It's the rare co-mingling of eros, spirituality, and mystery, and murder... there's several decapitations in it."
Audio book read by Steve Buscemi.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on May 05, 2009, 09:56:57 PM
"I don't think Laverne or Shirley would tell that joke."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on May 05, 2009, 10:25:19 PM
Mike announcing that Kevin Smith was on the phone.

Surprise of the century!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on May 05, 2009, 10:34:20 PM
"I remember when Linda Fiorentino said I was her favourite poster"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on May 05, 2009, 10:51:19 PM
"I'm in Battery Park. And there's like only two cars on the road. In Manhattan."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snoopywaves on May 05, 2009, 11:07:45 PM
"Thanks for taking the time... etc"
"Alright, no problem guys... etc"

click


SILENCE.


That silence was the most I've laughed in a long time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on May 05, 2009, 11:10:42 PM
besides the obvious, and kudos to Mike, I loved the Rourke face talk at the end
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on May 05, 2009, 11:11:10 PM
I have a feeling this thread is going to go OFF in the next week...

That really was amazing...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on May 05, 2009, 11:19:18 PM
"Mike, there's never any call to make fun of someone's personal appearance."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on May 05, 2009, 11:33:02 PM
This show confused the hell out of me. But in a good way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on May 05, 2009, 11:38:53 PM
I loved hearing Todd Barry crack up whenever JP from Rapid City said "shut it" or "fuuuuuuuuudge". Mike's Show was historic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on May 06, 2009, 12:12:19 AM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on May 05, 2009, 11:11:10 PM
I have a feeling this thread is going to go OFF in the next week...

That really was amazing...

(http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=cf383d5c7aafd5202f38c515ad9e1b14&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scrabo.com%2Fmad34.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 06, 2009, 07:51:21 AM
Quote from: snoopywaves on May 05, 2009, 11:07:45 PM
"Thanks for taking the time... etc"
"Alright, no problem guys... etc"

click


SILENCE.


That silence was the most I've laughed in a long time.

No kidding. Especially when, after the long pause, they both started giggling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on May 06, 2009, 08:36:00 AM
well Tom finds a new gear yet again.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on May 06, 2009, 10:16:54 AM
Mike casually talking about "bird-doggin' chicks and gettin' loaded" on The Mike Show was tremendous. Co-host Tom's measured contributions about his love for Smith's movies, policy about not making fun of anyone's appearance and the extended pause after the interview were all brilliantly played.

During the PJ/Dr. Filthenstein call, "...it was the night you ruined my life" was one of the funniest transitions from happy caller into depraved caller that I can remember. I also consistently love the Newbridge callers who are surprisingly upbeat during their downward spiral, which this week's nailed. Also, Tom being addressed only as "Host" is always a winner.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on May 06, 2009, 11:44:34 AM
"bird-doggin' chicks and getting loaded"

A+++++++++++++++++++++++ episode
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: namethebats on May 06, 2009, 01:08:23 PM
Quote from: todd on May 06, 2009, 11:44:34 AM
"bird-doggin' chicks and getting loaded"

A+++++++++++++++++++++++ episode

It's either this or the silence after the Kevin Smith call. What an episode.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on May 06, 2009, 02:44:52 PM
"Hi Kevin, big fan."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ralph Goldenmouth on May 06, 2009, 05:28:51 PM
Not to get off topic, but...

When Dr. Wurster called in from "Rapid City", was Professor Scharpling's pique at his use of the term "number 2" real or manufactured (i.e., in character)? Something about it sounded disturbingly authentic...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jack on May 06, 2009, 06:19:00 PM
Quote from: Kid Pain on May 06, 2009, 02:44:52 PM
"Hi Kevin, big fan."
yeah, was that meant sarcastically?  or am I missing something.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jouster on May 06, 2009, 08:16:11 PM
Quote from: Jack on May 06, 2009, 06:19:00 PM
Quote from: Kid Pain on May 06, 2009, 02:44:52 PM
"Hi Kevin, big fan."
yeah, was that meant sarcastically?  or am I missing something.

Isn't he?  He's seen every movie the guy has made.

(Maybe not the Porno one, I forget.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jack on May 06, 2009, 09:06:02 PM
yeah, i understand being polite to a guy when you are talking to him, but I thought the Kid, kind of aligned with Mike, had a  sort of obsession with Smith's lack of directorial skills.  thats why i thought he might have been sarcastic when he told him that he likes his movies.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on May 07, 2009, 12:17:03 AM
Having missed the show this week, I read here first about Kevin Smith being on and completely dismissed it as a joke. When I actually listened to the podcast last night and The Mike Show began, I had one of those rare moments where my jaw hinges literally went limp from shock, even though I'd had ample warning. My mind is still reeling in disbelief even today, honestly. It was like watching doppelgängers defy the laws of reality with a handshake that implodes the universe. Simply put, AMAZING RADIO!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 07, 2009, 12:47:18 AM
Like the "Wish You Were Here" album cover.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on May 07, 2009, 08:22:29 AM
This week's Mike Show was like the first time I ever heard a Wurster call.  I'm a little bit disoriented and confused and have a huge grin on my face.

Brilliant.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on May 07, 2009, 08:37:26 AM
Quote from: Ralph Goldenmouth on May 06, 2009, 05:28:51 PM
Not to get off topic, but...

When Dr. Wurster called in from "Rapid City", was Professor Scharpling's pique at his use of the term "number 2" real or manufactured (i.e., in character)? Something about it sounded disturbingly authentic...

Tom seems to get grossed-out pretty easily whenever there's any sort of reference to solid human waste.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on May 07, 2009, 09:38:41 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on May 07, 2009, 08:37:26 AM
Quote from: Ralph Goldenmouth on May 06, 2009, 05:28:51 PM
Not to get off topic, but...

When Dr. Wurster called in from "Rapid City", was Professor Scharpling's pique at his use of the term "number 2" real or manufactured (i.e., in character)? Something about it sounded disturbingly authentic...

Tom seems to get grossed-out pretty easily whenever there's any sort of reference to solid human waste.

Yeah, I noticed that, too. When I'm feeling mean spirited on Tuesdays, which is so rare, I have a very hard time not calling Tom to mention fecal matter. I usually don't call, just in case my filter isn't working, but it's very difficult to resist.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on May 07, 2009, 02:19:33 PM
if ever the best show lent itself to a video podcast. What I'd have given to see Tom's face each time KS said the words "flicks" or "oral."

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spacepope on May 07, 2009, 02:51:09 PM
Holy moley what a great episode!
I thought it was great when during the Todd/PJ call when Wurster said his name was Dr. Filthenstein, Todd immediately changed the pronunciation to Filthensteen and the other guys went along with it because it was funnier that way. I love Todd Barry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBE CEO on May 07, 2009, 06:02:38 PM
When Mr. Barry (or is it Berry?...I'll wiki it later) was just winding up after talking to Mike:

Mike in the background "Oh hi Kevin, how are you?  Sound a bit under the weather"
Tom made the most disgusted sound.


I also very much enjoyed Tom making Mike feel bad for calling Mr. Smith fat, in fact pretty much every interjection from Tom during that call was great.  The comment about the voices cracked me up.



Wurster hit it out of the park again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on May 07, 2009, 11:18:07 PM
Personally, I found Kevin Smith quite endearing in this interview, and no disrespect to Tom, but this was the most interesting interview I've heard since the AST podcast (the interviews of Patton, PFT, and Zach G are especially insightful).  When he likened his acceptance of his place as a director to coming to terms with having a small d. he won me over (make of that what you will).  I appreciate what seemed to be his take - that there are gonna be people who don't like what you do, and that's okay. If all you were doing was rolling your eyes and snickering at Kevin Smith during this interview, you missed out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on May 07, 2009, 11:21:53 PM
I do really enjoy his stand-up performances, or whatever you call them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on May 08, 2009, 03:23:37 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on May 07, 2009, 12:47:18 AM
Like the "Wish You Were Here" album cover.

Yes, except BOTH of them get set on fire. I wish this was a music video, so we could do some further analysis on that thread.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 08, 2009, 10:46:40 AM
Quote from: Regular Joe on May 08, 2009, 03:23:37 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on May 07, 2009, 12:47:18 AM
Like the "Wish You Were Here" album cover.

Yes, except BOTH of them get set on fire. I wish this was a music video, so we could do some further analysis on that thread.


You hear that, Wes?  Time for another entry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on May 08, 2009, 11:06:18 AM
I'm really curious about the seriousness of Tom's appreciating Kevin Smith on this week's episode. All along he's been putting him down and last night he kind of seemed genuinely appreciative last night. Sometimes I have a hard time deciphering Tom's sarcasm.

I've always been a fan of Kevin Smith's stuff. But I mean I have problems with the dude as well.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on May 08, 2009, 11:07:17 AM
Quote from: woodandiron on May 08, 2009, 11:06:18 AM
I'm really curious about the seriousness of Tom's appreciating Kevin Smith on this week's episode. All along he's been putting him down and last night he kind of seemed genuinely appreciative last night. Sometimes I have a hard time deciphering Tom's sarcasm.

I've always been a fan of Kevin Smith's stuff. But I mean I have problems with the dude as well.



Didn't the hilarious silence at the end of the appearance give it away?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on May 08, 2009, 11:29:09 AM
Quote from: hugman on May 07, 2009, 11:18:07 PM
Personally, I found Kevin Smith quite endearing in this interview, and no disrespect to Tom, but this was the most interesting interview I've heard since the AST podcast (the interviews of Patton, PFT, and Zach G are especially insightful).  When he likened his acceptance of his place as a director to coming to terms with having a small d. he won me over (make of that what you will).  I appreciate what seemed to be his take - that there are gonna be people who don't like what you do, and that's okay. If all you were doing was rolling your eyes and snickering at Kevin Smith during this interview, you missed out.

I totally agree with you. He ran on at the mouth as he does (which he apologized for at the end) but all in all, he was very nice and polite and the interview was interesting to me. The whole backstory with B_Buster was INCREDIBLE to say the least. I think us FOTs all took the interview in different ways (eye rollers included) and that is what made it so special. I myself, took it as you did.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on May 08, 2009, 12:07:05 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on May 08, 2009, 11:07:17 AM
Quote from: woodandiron on May 08, 2009, 11:06:18 AM
I'm really curious about the seriousness of Tom's appreciating Kevin Smith on this week's episode. All along he's been putting him down and last night he kind of seemed genuinely appreciative last night. Sometimes I have a hard time deciphering Tom's sarcasm.

I've always been a fan of Kevin Smith's stuff. But I mean I have problems with the dude as well.



Didn't the hilarious silence at the end of the appearance give it away?

I think there's a lot of projection going on during that silence for a lot of people.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: benadian on May 08, 2009, 08:34:59 PM
I'm not sure that WAS Kevin Smith.  I think it may have been Fredericks doing a voice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 08, 2009, 10:09:35 PM
Quote from: benadian on May 08, 2009, 08:34:59 PM
I'm not sure that WAS Kevin Smith.  I think it may have been Fredericks doing a voice.

Fredericks could never bring himself to say "He's been clean for, what, 7 years now?" with so much enthusiasm.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on May 08, 2009, 11:54:35 PM
It's a shame that Mike wasn't taking any calls. It would have been fun to hear Fredericks or Larry the Perv interacting with Kevin Smith.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on May 09, 2009, 02:34:03 AM
Quote from: Kid Pain on May 06, 2009, 02:44:52 PM
"Hi Kevin, big fan."

+1
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: icepants on May 09, 2009, 06:54:47 AM
Quote from: hugman on May 08, 2009, 12:07:05 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on May 08, 2009, 11:07:17 AM
Quote from: woodandiron on May 08, 2009, 11:06:18 AM
I'm really curious about the seriousness of Tom's appreciating Kevin Smith on this week's episode. All along he's been putting him down and last night he kind of seemed genuinely appreciative last night. Sometimes I have a hard time deciphering Tom's sarcasm.

I've always been a fan of Kevin Smith's stuff. But I mean I have problems with the dude as well.



Didn't the hilarious silence at the end of the appearance give it away?

I think there's a lot of projection going on during that silence for a lot of people.

The whole idea of the interview is a bit like hell freezing over, literally.  A really had no idea about Mike's past with Kevin Smith, it kinda makes him my hero.  April was a great month for the best show all around cheers Tom, FOT et al.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JeffreyC on May 09, 2009, 12:49:38 PM
It was surreal for Tom to be interacting with Kevin Smith.  I haven't followed Mr. Smith at all since Chasing Amy, but I will admit that he came off as a nice guy.  The funny thing is that even he seems to not like his own movies.

I also thought it was great when Tom was discussing Big Bird at Jim Henson's funeral.  In my mind I pictured Big Bird wearing some sort of alternate black plumage in observance of this sad event.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snailed on May 09, 2009, 05:53:20 PM
That was really an exceptional show - my jaw too dropped when i heard the words "Kevin Smith" being uttered.  I really wasn't sure if it was really him for the first few minutes... brings me back to the confusion i had in my first days of listening to the show... ahhh...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snailed on May 09, 2009, 05:53:53 PM
Oh and, of course, the Barry/Berry + Wurster and Tom bit was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on May 09, 2009, 11:22:24 PM
Quote from: snailed on May 09, 2009, 05:53:53 PM
Oh and, of course, the Barry/Berry + Wurster and Tom bit was great.

When asked to comment on that fantastic phonecall, Todd insisted that it should be referred to as "a Wurster & Barry bit" rather than "Scharpling & Wurster feat Barry".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 10, 2009, 10:42:39 PM
Quote from: Martin on May 09, 2009, 11:22:24 PM
Quote from: snailed on May 09, 2009, 05:53:53 PM
Oh and, of course, the Barry/Berry + Wurster and Tom bit was great.

When asked to comment on that fantastic phonecall, Todd insisted that it should be referred to as "a Wurster & Barry bit" rather than "Scharpling & Wurster feat Barry".

Asked where?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 10, 2009, 11:44:11 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on May 10, 2009, 10:42:39 PM
Quote from: Martin on May 09, 2009, 11:22:24 PM
Quote from: snailed on May 09, 2009, 05:53:53 PM
Oh and, of course, the Barry/Berry + Wurster and Tom bit was great.

When asked to comment on that fantastic phonecall, Todd insisted that it should be referred to as "a Wurster & Barry bit" rather than "Scharpling & Wurster feat Barry".

Asked where?

Apparently in Martin's mind
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on May 11, 2009, 12:29:33 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on May 10, 2009, 11:44:11 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on May 10, 2009, 10:42:39 PM
Quote from: Martin on May 09, 2009, 11:22:24 PM
Quote from: snailed on May 09, 2009, 05:53:53 PM
Oh and, of course, the Barry/Berry + Wurster and Tom bit was great.

When asked to comment on that fantastic phonecall, Todd insisted that it should be referred to as "a Wurster & Barry bit" rather than "Scharpling & Wurster feat Barry".

Asked where?

Apparently in Martin's mind

If by "mind", you mean "email correspondence with Todd", then yes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 11, 2009, 12:45:24 AM
Quote from: Martin on May 11, 2009, 12:29:33 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on May 10, 2009, 11:44:11 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on May 10, 2009, 10:42:39 PM
Quote from: Martin on May 09, 2009, 11:22:24 PM
Quote from: snailed on May 09, 2009, 05:53:53 PM
Oh and, of course, the Barry/Berry + Wurster and Tom bit was great.

When asked to comment on that fantastic phonecall, Todd insisted that it should be referred to as "a Wurster & Barry bit" rather than "Scharpling & Wurster feat Barry".

Asked where?

Apparently in Martin's mind

If by "mind", you mean "email correspondence with Todd", then yes.

TEACHER TEACHER MARTIN'S GOT TODD BARRY'S EMAIL ADDRESS AND HE'S NOT SHARING WITH THE CLASS
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on May 11, 2009, 01:25:17 AM
If by "mind", you mean "email correspondence with Todd", then yes.
[/quote]

TEACHER TEACHER MARTIN'S GOT TODD BARRY'S EMAIL ADDRESS AND HE'S NOT SHARING WITH THE CLASS
[/quote]

Check his website...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on May 11, 2009, 01:27:05 AM
An ellipsis? That's never good...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on May 11, 2009, 11:33:15 AM
Quote from: snailed on May 09, 2009, 05:53:20 PM
That was really an exceptional show - my jaw too dropped when i heard the words "Kevin Smith" being uttered. 

Quote from: snailed on May 09, 2009, 05:53:53 PM
Oh and, of course, the Barry/Berry + Wurster and Tom bit was great.

The Wurster-Barry call was great.

And the AP Mike - K. Smith call?? Wow. And yes, I can agree that Smith came across as somewhat human but I think his giant flaws showed through too.  Despite the self-effacing humor, he has a pretty big opinion of himself as a filmmaker and he makes terrible movies.  After hearing about his new movie, I fear for how the outer-boroughs are going to be represented. It sounds like he's been watching Saturday Night Fever for inspiration.

Tom and Mike played that call perfectly. I can't believe they pulled it off like that. Again, wow.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on May 12, 2009, 04:21:39 PM
"And less power to you."
                  -Dr. Filthenstein

"What was he wearing?"
                  -Todd Barry inquiring about Big Bird attending Jim Henson's funeral
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on May 12, 2009, 04:40:58 PM
That Big Bird thing was awesome.  I also just finished listening to the podcast and that long, stunned silence after Kevin Smith hung up was just amazing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on May 12, 2009, 10:40:07 PM
The talk of Larry being in animated movies was hysterical.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on May 12, 2009, 11:05:22 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on May 12, 2009, 10:40:07 PM
The talk of Larry being in animated movies was hysterical.

Yeah. Larry the Perv's call was great. As was Tom's verbal abuse of Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on May 12, 2009, 11:10:29 PM
the clifford ringtone was amazing
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on May 13, 2009, 02:42:57 AM
Too much amazing. That was just a blur of funny and crazy and then more funny. Probably my favorite show in awhile. Larry the Perv riff was great, but even better was just how honestly funny Aimee Mann was - she more than held her own with Tom and Patton. That was great.

Also, did Fredericks sneak a g'damn onto the air there?  :o
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 13, 2009, 06:40:20 AM
"Ellen Degenerate" is my new favorite Spike nickname.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 13, 2009, 06:53:57 AM
I tell you what, I was absolutely star-struck speaking with Aimee Mann. I was terrified that I was going to come off like some drooling goon. It was sheer luck that got me on the air with the guests. I was trying to get in before they were introduced, but there were so many calls stacked up before me (including Wurster) that I was on hold for almost 30 minutes. When the guests came in, I almost hung up. My story about my business trip to Nashville didn't seem big enough, and I had no back-up, but I really am a big Aimee Mann fan, and the thing I told her about her and Richard Thompson and Neil Finn was something I had said to several non-FOT over the last few years, so I stuck it out. Having Mike describe me as "top notch" was a beautiful bonus.

One of the very best moments of my year.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on May 13, 2009, 08:53:17 AM
Best Show keeps getting bester and bester. I was on such a Best Show high after yesterday's show, I even had a lengthy Best Show dream last night where I got to meet Tom and Jon.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on May 13, 2009, 11:24:57 AM
Larry the Perv as basketball announcer, so far from the action (due to court orders) that he can't even describe it properly. Man, that killed me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on May 13, 2009, 11:47:02 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on May 13, 2009, 06:53:57 AM
I tell you what, I was absolutely star-struck speaking with Aimee Mann. I was terrified that I was going to come off like some drooling goon. It was sheer luck that got me on the air with the guests. I was trying to get in before they were introduced, but there were so many calls stacked up before me (including Wurster) that I was on hold for almost 30 minutes. When the guests came in, I almost hung up. My story about my business trip to Nashville didn't seem big enough, and I had no back-up, but I really am a big Aimee Mann fan, and the thing I told her about her and Richard Thompson and Neil Finn was something I had said to several non-FOT over the last few years, so I stuck it out. Having Mike describe me as "top notch" was a beautiful bonus.

One of the very best moments of my year.

You sounded fine Dave. A quality call as always.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: drennen_won on May 13, 2009, 01:22:13 PM
listen, dave. i was born and raised in georgia, albeit atlanta, but my mom's from thomasville, ga and dad's from birmingham. i'm through and through, a southerner. i'm proud of that shit. i love the south. could you please stop with the self deprecating "simple southerner" bit? you're throwing us down the river.  i get it, the south is dumb and full of racists. very good. tom does it from time to time. fair enough. you initiate it every call. come on, dog. let it go. you're a smart dude, your shirts have sleeves. be proud to be from tennessee. you know it's proud of you. who's that bozo from the cynics that just rips on the south? don't feed that clown's fire. big ups, dave.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 13, 2009, 01:58:17 PM
Quote from: drennen_won on May 13, 2009, 01:22:13 PM
listen, dave. i was born and raised in georgia, albeit atlanta, but my mom's from thomasville, ga and dad's from birmingham. i'm through and through, a southerner. i'm proud of that shit. i love the south. could you please stop with the self deprecating "simple southerner" bit? you're throwing us down the river.  i get it, the south is dumb and full of racists. very good. tom does it from time to time. fair enough. you initiate it every call. come on, dog. let it go. you're a smart dude, your shirts have sleeves. be proud to be from tennessee. you know it's proud of you. who's that bozo from the cynics that just rips on the south? don't feed that clown's fire. big ups, dave.

You sound like a smart person. You call up and impress upon Tom how sophisticated some southerners are. Don't send him a letter; your challenges with capitalization will undermine your argument.

In the meantime, I will do what I do.

P.S. Starting a message with the word "listen" is so stereotypically redneck, I hope you didn't get your tobacky on your overalls while you were typing all of that up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: drennen_won on May 13, 2009, 02:11:57 PM
oh really? is that stereotypical redneck? i guess i'm not aware of these things. yo, i got it. you can write a book of all the stereotypical redneck moves a person can make and you can call it "uncle dave's cabin." sellout. oh wait-- emphasis, right? SELLOUT. get on the bus, dave.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on May 13, 2009, 02:28:34 PM
I would buy the crap out of "Uncle Dave's Cabin", if only for the chapters about throwing hams and boxes of wine at people.

Plus, then it'd be Dave: 2 Tom: 0
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on May 13, 2009, 03:22:31 PM
Uncle Dave's Cabin: An Adventure in Math.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on May 13, 2009, 03:48:33 PM
Dave, I think that guy just called you a dog. Plus he accused you of wearing shirts with sleeves! INTERNET FIGHT!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on May 13, 2009, 04:26:37 PM
I sometimes wear sleeves, but I rarely like them.....I got your back Davy.....

Tell that sleeved-southerner to "bring it on".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Parties on May 13, 2009, 04:32:59 PM
Discussion of DiPaolo mocking Tom's sweater nine years ago killed me.  Like true pros, the wrecking crew saved the best for last.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on May 13, 2009, 05:34:51 PM
"Make it twenty thousand."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Scot on May 13, 2009, 06:59:16 PM
Quote from: drennen_won on May 13, 2009, 01:22:13 PM
listen, dave. i was born and raised in georgia, albeit atlanta, but my mom's from thomasville, ga and dad's from birmingham. i'm through and through, a southerner. i'm proud of that shit. i love the south. could you please stop with the self deprecating "simple southerner" bit? you're throwing us down the river.  i get it, the south is dumb and full of racists. very good. tom does it from time to time. fair enough. you initiate it every call. come on, dog. let it go. you're a smart dude, your shirts have sleeves. be proud to be from tennessee. you know it's proud of you. who's that bozo from the cynics that just rips on the south? don't feed that clown's fire. big ups, dave.

that bozo from the cynics is michael k? michael something. even if i were not an alabaman (by birth) and an atlantan (moved here 2 weeks ago for a job) i am sure i would be still be massively irritated by that guy. (he is a wurster character, right?) at any rate, i've been waiting a while now for him to call in just so's i can call in and break my copy of some bleh old cynics single over the air. or try to, at least.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on May 13, 2009, 07:48:27 PM
I'm from the south too, but the main thing that annoyed me about the Cynics guy wasn't his south-bashing...it was his constant use of "poo-poo'd"

It made him seem like the biggest douche ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Scot on May 13, 2009, 07:54:30 PM
it wasn't the south-bashing that got me upset, not at all. IT WAS HIS SEEMING INABILITY TO SHUT HIS MOUTH FOR LONGER THAN THREE SECONDS AT A TIME.

also, i always reminded myself every time he bashed the south that (ahem) he was/is in the cynics.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on May 13, 2009, 07:57:16 PM
Us northerners are going to put down our Wall Street Journals, put up our penny loafers (with no socks), sip our vodka tonics, and watch the southerners duke it out.  It is our life-long fontasy.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on May 13, 2009, 08:13:57 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on May 13, 2009, 07:57:16 PM
Us northerners are going to put down our Wall Street Journals, put up our penny loafers (with no socks), sip our vodka tonics, and watch the southerners duke it out.  It is our life-long fontasy.

When I went to the University of Virginia there were a lot of rich kids with southern accents who wore penny loafers with no socks. And khaki pants rolled up at the ankles. And nice striped shirts. So I guess rich kids are just rich kids, no matter where they're from. Our previous president's dumb yokel act was a good cover for his true origins.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Scot on May 13, 2009, 08:32:29 PM
none of this has anything to do with the cynics. do i need to start a thread devoted to THEM??
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 13, 2009, 08:49:45 PM
I am so proud!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on May 14, 2009, 03:56:18 AM
Quote from: Pidgeon on May 12, 2009, 10:40:07 PM
The talk of Larry being in animated movies was hysterical.
+1




Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on May 14, 2009, 11:14:50 AM
Hello: I had to login to say that the last few shows have been truly incredible. Goodbye.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on May 14, 2009, 01:54:53 PM
Isn't that Dana Gould, or are my sleepy eyes deceiving me?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 14, 2009, 02:05:19 PM
Quote from: erechoveraker on May 14, 2009, 01:54:53 PM
Isn't that Dana Gould, or are my sleepy eyes deceiving me?

Your eyes are not deceiving you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on May 14, 2009, 02:09:04 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on May 14, 2009, 02:05:19 PM
Quote from: erechoveraker on May 14, 2009, 01:54:53 PM
Isn't that Dana Gould, or are my sleepy eyes deceiving me?

Your eyes are not deceiving you.

thanks, hence.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: robert s. on May 14, 2009, 06:19:36 PM
"Finding Forrester is not a chess movie."

Top notch show. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 14, 2009, 11:38:11 PM
When I was at Clemson for grad school, my favorite math professor was this guy who had a brain that could kill small animals who played the bumpkin thing for all it was worth.  He was a fat dude with overalls, long gray beard, buzzcut, over the top Southern accent.  I thought it was great that 99% of people he encountered probably thought he was a doofus because they didn't know any better.

But yeah, the dude from the Cynics can die in a fire.

Quote from: drennen_won on May 13, 2009, 01:22:13 PM
listen, dave. i was born and raised in georgia, albeit atlanta, but my mom's from thomasville, ga and dad's from birmingham. i'm through and through, a southerner. i'm proud of that shit. i love the south. could you please stop with the self deprecating "simple southerner" bit? you're throwing us down the river.  i get it, the south is dumb and full of racists. very good. tom does it from time to time. fair enough. you initiate it every call. come on, dog. let it go. you're a smart dude, your shirts have sleeves. be proud to be from tennessee. you know it's proud of you. who's that bozo from the cynics that just rips on the south? don't feed that clown's fire. big ups, dave.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on May 15, 2009, 12:06:54 AM
Mr. Oswalt's Melvyn Bragg quip might be the funniest thing ever. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 15, 2009, 12:31:05 AM
And you, Steve, were my favorite student.




In my dreams

Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 14, 2009, 11:38:11 PM
When I was at Clemson for grad school, my favorite math professor was this guy who had a brain that could kill small animals who played the bumpkin thing for all it was worth.  He was a fat dude with overalls, long gray beard, buzzcut, over the top Southern accent.  I thought it was great that 99% of people he encountered probably thought he was a doofus because they didn't know any better.

But yeah, the dude from the Cynics can die in a fire.

Quote from: drennen_won on May 13, 2009, 01:22:13 PM
listen, dave. i was born and raised in georgia, albeit atlanta, but my mom's from thomasville, ga and dad's from birmingham. i'm through and through, a southerner. i'm proud of that shit. i love the south. could you please stop with the self deprecating "simple southerner" bit? you're throwing us down the river.  i get it, the south is dumb and full of racists. very good. tom does it from time to time. fair enough. you initiate it every call. come on, dog. let it go. you're a smart dude, your shirts have sleeves. be proud to be from tennessee. you know it's proud of you. who's that bozo from the cynics that just rips on the south? don't feed that clown's fire. big ups, dave.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 15, 2009, 01:34:35 AM
Dear drennen_won,

As you may have been able to tell, your note set off something ugly in me, and I sincerely apologize for not waiting one day to respond, when I would have had a more level head.

I would say, in my own defense, that anyone who has heard me a couple of times should be able to recognize that my jabs at the South, and southerners in general, are so far over the top that they can't possibly reflect my own opinions about the region, which are complex.

Still.

For every stately southern gentlemen or belle I have ever met, and there have been a good number (check out the poetry or fiction of my pal, Pulitzer Prize winner Eddie Franciscohttp://www.edfrancisco.com/joomla/ (http://www.edfrancisco.com/joomla/), for example, or the music of another old friend, Kate Campbellhttp://www.katecampbell.com/ (http://www.katecampbell.com/), who I have known since we were teens, although, punkers beware; she's folky) there are literally dozens of idiots I have seen publicly cursing their children at the Walmart, or blowing by me on the interstate with a back window sticker displaying Calvin pissing on the image of Jeff Gordon, or 250 pound women in the grocery store line in front of me wearing thongs that extended a full 2 inches farther above their ass-crack than did the Gwen Stefani "Wind It Up" sweatpants they were wearing. I have seen 6-year-olds outside of women's clinics, holding posters of mangled fetuses, screaming at passers-by about how pro-choicers will "fry in hell". I have heard one student, following the shooting at the local UU church, boldly proclaim that it "served those queers right". Or "raht", really. And then seen several students around him quickly nod their heads in agreement. When I pointed out my harsh disagreement with this assessment, 4 students filed a protest with my department head, complaining that I was trying to "spread liberal ideas in a math class". Thankfully, she blew it off.

I live in the same county with a state rep who shoved through a law in the Tennessee State Legislature that allowed drivers, accidentally running over animals on the road, to take the carcasses home and eat them. He's considered a strong candidate to be our next mayor, with aspirations to the governor's seat.

I live in a county where a crooked slumlord legislator with a 70% voter approval rating over a 2 day period, introduced separate legislation 1) requiring the state to issue death certificates to aborted fetuses, and 2) denying any health services to any "illegals", even those in the act of giving birth. Process servers have been trying to serve him with a summons about the vile state of his rental properties; they claim they can never find him.

So, while some individuals are outstanding, my overall sense of the goodness of these people is tenuous at best.

Even so, you didn't deserve my crack about your tobacky and your overalls. My guess is you neither dip nor clip.

You don't have to friend me or nothing, but I hope you'll accept my sincere apology, along with an attempt to buffer my negasouthativity (and you're probably doing me a favor, since Spike illustrates for us the unpleasantness that can occur when callers try to hang with one recurring theme too many times. Right, pets?)

dfk

Quote from: dave from knoxville on May 13, 2009, 01:58:17 PM
Quote from: drennen_won on May 13, 2009, 01:22:13 PM
listen, dave. i was born and raised in georgia, albeit atlanta, but my mom's from thomasville, ga and dad's from birmingham. i'm through and through, a southerner. i'm proud of that shit. i love the south. could you please stop with the self deprecating "simple southerner" bit? you're throwing us down the river.  i get it, the south is dumb and full of racists. very good. tom does it from time to time. fair enough. you initiate it every call. come on, dog. let it go. you're a smart dude, your shirts have sleeves. be proud to be from tennessee. you know it's proud of you. who's that bozo from the cynics that just rips on the south? don't feed that clown's fire. big ups, dave.

You sound like a smart person. You call up and impress upon Tom how sophisticated some southerners are. Don't send him a letter; your challenges with capitalization will undermine your argument.

In the meantime, I will do what I do.

P.S. Starting a message with the word "listen" is so stereotypically redneck, I hope you didn't get your tobacky on your overalls while you were typing all of that up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on May 15, 2009, 02:58:09 AM
Excellent post, Dave. My mother was born and raised in Knoxville and most of her family still lives in Tennessee. I think that she feels the same way that you do about the South. Her politics are diametrically opposed to the politics of most Southerners and she doesn't speak too highly of the region, in general. She's proud of where she grew up, but at the same time I get the feeling that she doesn't care for Southern culture. As for me, I've been to Knoxville many times and I think it's a nice city. And I've encountered friendly people, for the most part. Furthermore, I believe that the stereotypes that many of us ascribe to Southerners are misguided and sometimes ignorant. However, the South seems to be a lot more parochial than other areas of the country. And it's hard for me to relate because I don't share most of the same beliefs.

Just my opinion.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on May 15, 2009, 08:50:10 AM
Quote from: Peteski on May 14, 2009, 03:56:18 AM
Quote from: Pidgeon on May 12, 2009, 10:40:07 PM
The talk of Larry being in animated movies was hysterical.
+1






Can someone create Larry the Unicorn please?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on May 15, 2009, 08:55:03 AM
"He's in a band called Ed Gein's Car."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on May 15, 2009, 09:10:07 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on May 15, 2009, 08:55:03 AM
"He's in a band called Ed Gein's Car."

That cracked me up, even before I googled and discovered that there was, in fact, a band named Ed Gein's Car. And they were from New Paltz, which was down the road from where I grew up (an hour down the road, but still...)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on May 15, 2009, 11:12:35 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 14, 2009, 11:38:11 PM
But yeah, the dude from the Cynics can die in a fire.

I just made Michael Kay my friend on Facebook! Please join him (I'm using the name "Michael Lisk" on Facebook).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 15, 2009, 09:33:59 PM
Another vote for the Larry the Perv as an animated cartoon animal bit.

'Hi, I'm a unicorn.  How's it goin' theh?'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 15, 2009, 09:34:46 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on May 15, 2009, 11:12:35 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 14, 2009, 11:38:11 PM
But yeah, the dude from the Cynics can die in a fire.

I just made Michael Kay my friend on Facebook! Please join him (I'm using the name "Michael Lisk" on Facebook).

OK...he'll never know it's me...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBE CEO on May 15, 2009, 11:12:54 PM
While I wouldn't call it mystique, the discussion with Spike about soaps and talk shows was certainly enlightening.

Larry the Perv calls always crack me up.

Mike laughing loudly in the background during the Wurster bit and then having him address it was great (both Wurster bits were great keeping his hot streak going).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on May 16, 2009, 05:10:44 AM
Quote from: JBE CEO on May 15, 2009, 11:12:54 PM
While I wouldn't call it mystique, the discussion with Spike about soaps and talk shows was certainly enlightening.

Larry the Perv calls always crack me up.

Mike laughing loudly in the background during the Wurster bit and then having him address it was great (both Wurster bits were great keeping his hot streak going).

Trying to sort out which of Del's song lyrics belonged in which Aimee Mann/Til Tuesday songs was also fun.  I wonder if Wurster's Brain just looks like a shelf of music encyclopedias.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on May 16, 2009, 05:47:28 AM
I've been quiet on here recently and sitting out of the live shows and chats because I've been through the busiest period of my 26-and-a-fraction years. Now that the worst is over, I can sit in my room, drink a cold beer and proclaim that the last half-dozen shows or some represent the high point of my Best Show experiences. That promise about making 2008 a memory in the wake of 09's glory trail? It's happening.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on May 16, 2009, 07:01:44 AM
Quote from: Gibby on May 16, 2009, 05:47:28 AM
I've been quiet on here recently and sitting out of the live shows and chats because I've been through the busiest period of my 26-and-a-fraction years. Now that the worst is over, I can sit in my room, drink a cold beer and proclaim that the last half-dozen shows or some represent the high point of my Best Show experiences. That promise about making 2008 a memory in the wake of 09's glory trail? It's happening.



This reads like the beginning of an epic memoir :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 16, 2009, 09:18:36 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on May 15, 2009, 01:34:35 AM
I live in the same county with a state rep who shoved through a law in the Tennessee State Legislature that allowed drivers, accidentally running over animals on the road, to take the carcasses home and eat them.

Sounds reasonable to me. 

I am not kidding.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on May 16, 2009, 09:20:06 AM
Quote from: Sarah on May 16, 2009, 09:18:36 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on May 15, 2009, 01:34:35 AM
I live in the same county with a state rep who shoved through a law in the Tennessee State Legislature that allowed drivers, accidentally running over animals on the road, to take the carcasses home and eat them.

Sounds reasonable to me. 

I am not kidding.

I think Pennsylvania has a similar law.  I know I've been offered road-kill venison on more than one occasion. 

Please, no Clark references.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 16, 2009, 09:45:52 AM
I don't see the objection, really.  It cuts down on the amount of guts smeared on roads and gives sustenance to unsqueamish people.  Why is it preferable to let the animals rot?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on May 16, 2009, 11:01:15 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on May 16, 2009, 09:20:06 AM
I think Pennsylvania has a similar law.  I know I've been offered road-kill venison on more than one occasion. 

Wouldn't be surprised. Between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, it's basically Alabama.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on May 16, 2009, 03:16:52 PM
Re: The Show
-Tom, Aimee, and Patton was like a good version of a morning zoo
-While the past few episodes have been AMAZING, I do look forward to the next good topic that's put on the table.

Re: DFK
-DFK, you are a southern gentleman and the perfect example of the complexities of the South.  Taken your whole body of work, it's impossible to say with any credibility that you play into stereotypes.  Also, if I might add, I love southern accents.  They're the only accents in this country that are pleasing to the ear.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 16, 2009, 03:27:47 PM
Quote from: hugman on May 16, 2009, 03:16:52 PM
Re: The Show
-Tom, Aimee, and Patton was like a good version of a morning zoo
-While the past few episodes have been AMAZING, I do look forward to the next good topic that's put on the table.

Re: DFK
-DFK, you are a southern gentleman and the perfect example of the complexities of the South.  Taken your whole body of work, it's impossible to say with any credibility that you play into stereotypes.  Also, if I might add, I love southern accents.  They're the only accents in this country that are pleasing to the ear.

Can I get your agent's phone number?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on May 16, 2009, 04:04:23 PM
Quote from: Sarah on May 16, 2009, 09:45:52 AM
I don't see the objection, really.  It cuts down on the amount of guts smeared on roads and gives sustenance to unsqueamish people.  Why is it preferable to let the animals rot?

Just from a culinary standpoint, wouldn't your meal taste kind of rubbery/roadish?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 16, 2009, 06:47:23 PM
Quote from: hugman on May 16, 2009, 03:16:52 PM
Re: The Show
-Tom, Aimee, and Patton was like a good version of a morning zoo
-While the past few episodes have been AMAZING, I do look forward to the next good topic that's put on the table.

Re: DFK
-DFK, you are a southern gentleman and the perfect example of the complexities of the South.  Taken your whole body of work, it's impossible to say with any credibility that you play into stereotypes.  Also, if I might add, I love southern accents.  They're the only accents in this country that are pleasing to the ear.

Women with Southern accents, they drive me crazy when I'm in that area.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on May 17, 2009, 01:36:18 AM
"3, and I mean E, he sings a song while staring out into the middle-distance, with a mad gleam in his eye."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 17, 2009, 07:23:42 AM
Quote from: emma on May 16, 2009, 04:04:23 PM
Just from a culinary standpoint, wouldn't your meal taste kind of rubbery/roadish?

I imagine it would depend on how carefully one prepared the meat.  I, for example, would trim away everything that might have come in contact with tire or asphalt.  Often, though, one sees whole critters; standard butchery would be sufficient for them, I would think.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jim McGriddles on May 17, 2009, 02:35:39 PM
I finally finished listening to this week's show last night: I had to stop listening to it on the T because I was giggling like an idiot.

Dittos on everything Larry the Perv-related this week, and Wurster's in-studio appearance was amazing. I was dying when he kept telling Aimee Mann to shut up.

Spike's question for Patton was also fantastic: I had no idea he would be able to top his question to Martin Short. His reluctance to accept Tom's invitation to the studio was also amazingly creepy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on May 17, 2009, 03:27:55 PM
To anybody who wondered what the music I played last week was, since I failed to announce it:


CHROME CRANKS - Darkroom (from THE MURDER OF TIME comp)
AIMEE MANN - Columbus Avenue (from #*@# Smilers)
ELTON JOHN - Holiday Inn (from MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER)
KING KHAN - (How Can I Keep You) Outta Harms Way (from WHAT IS?)

Thanks!

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 18, 2009, 10:24:10 PM
Re-listening to the podcast at work today, I literally had to stop working, take off my glasses, and wipe my eyes because I was laughing so hard at the Larry the Perv voicework segment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Josh on May 18, 2009, 11:05:40 PM
You wear glasses? ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 19, 2009, 12:11:30 PM
Quote from: Josh on May 18, 2009, 11:05:40 PM
You wear glasses? ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Shut your mouth you piece of fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudge.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on May 23, 2009, 02:56:32 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on May 19, 2009, 12:11:30 PM
Quote from: Josh on May 18, 2009, 11:05:40 PM
You wear glasses? ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Shut your mouth you piece of fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudge.

Seconded.  Glasses, if styled correctly, are great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 23, 2009, 01:36:04 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on May 23, 2009, 02:56:32 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on May 19, 2009, 12:11:30 PM
Quote from: Josh on May 18, 2009, 11:05:40 PM
You wear glasses? ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Shut your mouth you piece of fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudge.

Seconded.  Glasses, if styled correctly, are great.

(Mine are not)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on May 23, 2009, 01:46:58 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on May 23, 2009, 02:56:32 AM
Glasses, if styled correctly, are great.

This should go in the "Stuff You Hate" thread, but I dislike people who wear glasses to look "stylish." They're phonies and it bothers me as someone who actually needs glasses to see.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on May 23, 2009, 05:22:31 PM
Quote from: TRG on May 23, 2009, 01:46:58 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on May 23, 2009, 02:56:32 AM
Glasses, if styled correctly, are great.

This should go in the "Stuff You Hate" thread, but I dislike people who wear glasses to look "stylish." They're phonies and it bothers me as someone who actually needs glasses to see.

They will get theirs when they get old and need quadrafocals.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on May 23, 2009, 06:17:23 PM
I second this. It has astonished me just how often a compliment towards my glasses will immediately be followed with: "are they real?"

Heave ho.


Quote from: TRG on May 23, 2009, 01:46:58 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on May 23, 2009, 02:56:32 AM
Glasses, if styled correctly, are great.

This should go in the "Stuff You Hate" thread, but I dislike people who wear glasses to look "stylish." They're phonies and it bothers me as someone who actually needs glasses to see.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on May 23, 2009, 08:08:52 PM
Quote from: zundaymorning on May 23, 2009, 06:17:23 PM
I second this. It has astonished me just how often a compliment towards my glasses will immediately be followed with: "are they real?"

Heave ho.


Quote from: TRG on May 23, 2009, 01:46:58 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on May 23, 2009, 02:56:32 AM
Glasses, if styled correctly, are great.

This should go in the "Stuff You Hate" thread, but I dislike people who wear glasses to look "stylish." They're phonies and it bothers me as someone who actually needs glasses to see.

Living in L.A. I have no idea what you're talking about.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on May 23, 2009, 08:49:51 PM
I wear a fashion hearing aid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on May 23, 2009, 09:24:39 PM
People who had lost their hearing due to chain fights must really love you.

Quote from: yesno on May 23, 2009, 08:49:51 PM
I wear a fashion hearing aid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 23, 2009, 10:02:32 PM
Quote from: yesno on May 23, 2009, 08:49:51 PM
I wear a fashion hearing aid.

Morrissey did that in the 80s, IIRC.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on May 24, 2009, 12:53:10 AM
YRC, but Moz did it for sentimental, fan-supporting reasons rather than pure looks.

I might switch to a fashionable Bluetooth headset. It would go well with my blue shirt which is too large and therefore billows at the waist.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 24, 2009, 02:20:48 AM
Quote from: yesno on May 24, 2009, 12:53:10 AM
I might switch to a fashionable Bluetooth headset.

Just make sure you don't drive a seemingly mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher to blow up your car.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 24, 2009, 07:52:46 AM
I resist getting new glasses for as long as possible, much to many an ophthalmologist's distress (I have terrible, terrible eyesight).  Being fashionable, if that were an interest of mine, isn't really an option.  Just out of curiosity, though, how trendy are centimeter-thick lenses?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DoodleJump! on May 24, 2009, 07:58:46 AM
I had to pick out my new glasses immediately after getting my eyes dilated! I couldn't see a thing, and ended up trying a bunch on and getting the people around me's feedback. I then got home and discovered that the people around me have horrible taste in glasses. :(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on May 24, 2009, 12:02:04 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on May 24, 2009, 02:20:48 AM
Quote from: yesno on May 24, 2009, 12:53:10 AM
I might switch to a fashionable Bluetooth headset.

Just make sure you don't drive a seemingly mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher to blow up your car.

oh my lord, i love that show, but pinkman's hoodies make me angry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 24, 2009, 03:46:29 PM
Quote from: g-stampgirl on May 24, 2009, 07:58:46 AM
I had to pick out my new glasses immediately after getting my eyes dilated! I couldn't see a thing, and ended up trying a bunch on and getting the people around me's feedback. I then got home and discovered that the people around me have horrible taste in glasses. :(

I'm in a similar pickle:  I'm so near-sighted that I have to rest my nose against the mirror to see my reflection, which is not a good way to get an idea of how a pair of glasses suits one's face.  I then ask whichever sister gave me a ride how the glasses look, and, eager to get home, she invariably says--after barely glancing at me--"Fine." 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 24, 2009, 04:14:14 PM
Quote from: Sarah on May 24, 2009, 03:46:29 PM
Quote from: g-stampgirl on May 24, 2009, 07:58:46 AM
I had to pick out my new glasses immediately after getting my eyes dilated! I couldn't see a thing, and ended up trying a bunch on and getting the people around me's feedback. I then got home and discovered that the people around me have horrible taste in glasses. :(

I'm in a similar pickle:  I'm so near-sighted that I have to rest my nose against the mirror to see my reflection, which is not a good way to get an idea of how a pair of glasses suits one's face.  I then ask whichever sister gave me a ride how the glasses look, and, eager to get home, she invariably says--after barely glancing at me--"Fine." 


Contact lenses, people!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 24, 2009, 04:35:07 PM
I've been wearing glasses since I was seven; I wouldn't know who I am without them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 24, 2009, 04:41:41 PM
Quote from: Sarah on May 24, 2009, 04:35:07 PM
I've been wearing glasses since I was seven; I wouldn't know who I am without them.

Get the contacts so that you can see yourself with the glasses.  Your eye doctor will probably give you some free samples.

Now, I bet you'd switch, but at the least you would be able to pick out a nice pair of glasses.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DoodleJump! on May 24, 2009, 06:53:43 PM
I actually do wear contacts most of the time. BECAUSE I DON'T LIKE MY GLASSES!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on May 24, 2009, 09:18:26 PM
I've been wearing contact lenses since I was two weeks old.
Amateurs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 24, 2009, 09:24:58 PM
Quote from: emma on May 24, 2009, 09:18:26 PM
I've been wearing contact lenses since I was two weeks old.
Amateurs.

They probably need changing by now
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 25, 2009, 07:48:21 AM
Or cleaning, anyway.

Quote from: buffcoat on May 24, 2009, 04:41:41 PM
Now, I bet you'd switch, but at the least you would be able to pick out a nice pair of glasses.

I'd probably end up picking the same, neutral style I always do, something that will carry me through the next five years unassumingly. 

Besides, vanity of vanities, all is vanity, and all that.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on May 25, 2009, 02:42:32 PM
I just *can't* get contacts into my eyes. It's like a gag reflex but for my eye. And when they're in there, I can feel them and it's HORRIBLE. I have to wear the weighted kind and I just hate them. I'd rather have a few pairs of glasses to choose from. (I do take them off for photos many times... there's the vanity you were looking for...)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on May 25, 2009, 02:56:15 PM
The Best part of the last show was that Tom didn't talk about eyewear until we all died of boredom.

(zing) :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on May 25, 2009, 03:18:12 PM
I used to wear contacts, but I wore them so much that one day my eyes just rejected them or something. Now I can't have them in for two minutes without my eyes getting all red and watery.

I'm considering getting some laser treatment done, but I need to do some research first. And save about two thousand bucks. And get a job.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: drennen_won on May 25, 2009, 04:53:56 PM
I watched that movie "contact" but then my top eyelids made contact with my bottom eyelids and that movie made contact with the fuck outta my VCR.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 25, 2009, 06:37:14 PM
Quote from: Dorvid on May 25, 2009, 02:56:15 PM
The Best part of the last show was that Tom didn't talk about eyewear until we all died of boredom.

(zing) :)

There speaks someone with good eyes?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 25, 2009, 08:00:39 PM
Quote from: Dorvid on May 25, 2009, 02:56:15 PM
The Best part of the last show was that Tom didn't talk about eyewear until we all died of boredom.

(zing) :)

Now I will make this go on FOREVER.


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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 25, 2009, 08:16:08 PM
So that's what "forever" is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 25, 2009, 08:18:30 PM
Quote from: Sarah on May 25, 2009, 08:16:08 PM
So that's what "forever" is.


I'd like to see you do any better.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 25, 2009, 08:20:54 PM
That is a challenge worth not rising to.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on May 26, 2009, 11:07:50 PM
The entire show was great. Tom's reminiscences of Dogmo were very poignant. And there were excellent calls from Fredericks, Pastor Josh, and Officer Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on May 26, 2009, 11:10:48 PM
Officer Tom. That guy has been around since way back and hit it out of the park for Tom tonight. I think Tom really needed that call. Way to go, OT!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on May 27, 2009, 12:26:35 AM
Tom made me tear in the minutes of the show as he talked about 11 great years with Dogmo that he wouldn't trade for the world.
Great show Tom. Thanks for doing it.

Maybe we listeners can make one big donation to Bestfriends in Dogmo's name. Just a thought.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on May 27, 2009, 01:20:06 AM
Officer Tom introducing us to his preferred form of justice known as the Wood Shampoo.

Also the Dogmo sprinkler story was wonderful.  "DOGMO FOREVER!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on May 27, 2009, 01:51:54 AM
i found every part of the show perfect.  i, like many others i'm sure, was a bit weepy at the beginning; it was sad and sweet and touching all at the same time.

and i can't wait for julie's sub show and six hours of power next week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on May 27, 2009, 08:45:11 AM
Quote from: ben on May 27, 2009, 01:51:54 AM
i found every part of the show perfect.  i, like many others i'm sure, was a bit weepy at the beginning; it was sad and sweet and touching all at the same time.

and i can't wait for julie's sub show and six hours of power next week.

My sentiments exactly. Officer Tom for life (hand over my heart).

I can't wait for Julie's show. If there's anyone who can talk for twenty minutes about submarines and have it be awesome it's Julie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 27, 2009, 02:55:34 PM
Officer Tom's calls have been consistently better than the vast majority of calls.



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on May 27, 2009, 03:00:59 PM
Officer Tom is tops and so is Wood Shampoo.  I bet he's the kind of cop that pulls you over to let you know you are speeding and that your license is expired. Then he sends you on your way after wishing you a good evening.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on May 27, 2009, 03:49:29 PM
Define "wishing you a good evening".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Miss on May 27, 2009, 04:05:31 PM
I just wanted to give kudos to Tom for making it through the entire three hours.

I am a complete weepy mess if my dog even runs away for a few hours, I can't imagine losing her. I know the day will come and I will be as sad as Tom is. But he has proven to me that when that day comes, I'll get through it, as he did.

Congratulations Tom, you did it again. You did it for Dogmo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on May 27, 2009, 04:08:00 PM
Quote from: Martin on May 27, 2009, 03:49:29 PM
Define "wishing you a good evening".


"Have a good evening."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on May 27, 2009, 04:32:43 PM
Couldn't listen live and very sorry about it now. The Dogmo tribute was great, and the Officer Tom call was awesome. I hope Tom and Ms. Barberie are doing okay.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on May 27, 2009, 05:01:16 PM
Quote from: Martin on May 27, 2009, 03:49:29 PM
Define "wishing you a good evening".

See the first Bad Lieutenant movie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on May 27, 2009, 05:10:29 PM
Quote from: hugman on May 27, 2009, 05:01:16 PM
Quote from: Martin on May 27, 2009, 03:49:29 PM
Define "wishing you a good evening".

See the first Bad Lieutenant movie.

That's what I was going for, thanks for playing along, hugman.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cordobafett on May 27, 2009, 08:20:19 PM
Joining in the chorus saying how amazingly touching the tribute was. I don't want to sound trite or cheesy so I won't say much, but I'm so glad Tom shared what he was feeling...it was truly beautiful and really struck a chord with me. Thanks to Tom and everyone who makes the show happen.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Turf Out on May 28, 2009, 01:31:48 PM
"Cool out? wuuuuuuuut?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 28, 2009, 07:28:10 PM
Quote from: Julie on May 27, 2009, 03:00:59 PM
Officer Tom is tops and so is Wood Shampoo.  I bet he's the kind of cop that pulls you over to let you know you are speeding and that your license is expired. Then he sends you on your way after wishing you a good evening.

Especially if you're a girl, and you cry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yaysarcasm on May 29, 2009, 02:43:11 AM
I really loved those Beatle alternate takes actually.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on May 29, 2009, 08:14:31 PM
Something to the effect of: 'pay it forward'? You're going to dishonor Dogmo's memory with 'pay it forward'?  Why don't you bring up K-pax?

Also, Tom's limo story about Pierce and Walker... Now Tom's disdain for the Celtics makes perfect sense.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on May 29, 2009, 08:46:45 PM
1.) Tom's Dogmo story: Dogmo was splashing cold water on her face!

2.) Fredericks is totally right about that garage punk podcast.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 29, 2009, 10:33:58 PM
I also appreciated the Dogmo tribute, having become a dog person myself.

I did wonder though: how's come we got Bulldog Skin in its entirety on the podcast? I thought only snippets of songs (except for the theme(s), Porcupine Pie, Cowboy Star, etc) were allowed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on May 29, 2009, 10:48:48 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 29, 2009, 10:33:58 PM
I did wonder though: how's come we got Bulldog Skin in its entirety on the podcast?

Robert Pollard gave him special permission?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 29, 2009, 10:52:59 PM
Quote from: TRG on May 29, 2009, 10:48:48 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 29, 2009, 10:33:58 PM
I did wonder though: how's come we got Bulldog Skin in its entirety on the podcast?

Robert Pollard gave him special permission?

Maybe so. How could he not?

I guess this is one for the 'Hey Tom' board.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on May 29, 2009, 10:57:34 PM
I had never heard anything off of Mag Earwhig! before Tuesday night. Bulldog Skin is a great song.

BTW, does anyone have a list of all the songs Tom played on Tuesday night? They were all really good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on May 30, 2009, 09:04:47 PM
Quote from: yaysarcasm on May 29, 2009, 02:43:11 AM
I really loved those Beatle alternate takes actually.
"Hey Bulldog" was the Beatles .
"Martha My Dear" was Slade (or more accurately, Ambrose Slade, as they were known as in 1969).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on June 03, 2009, 02:38:51 AM
The Julie Show was completely amazing. Holy cow.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on June 03, 2009, 07:53:49 AM
I stayed up til 2. Wasnt planning on it, but I couldnt turn it off. SOLID GOLD.

"Ramsey, just remember, you're my friend"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on June 03, 2009, 08:07:38 AM
Quote from: zundaymorning on June 03, 2009, 02:38:51 AM
The Julie Show was completely amazing. Holy cow.

Julie did not get that animals were put on this planet to be consumed by humans. REAL MEN EAT MEAT.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on June 03, 2009, 08:12:48 AM
I tried to stay up for the whole show but I crashed out at 11:30. So I have the rest of the show to look forward to this morning.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 03, 2009, 08:13:20 AM
Quote from: Spike on June 03, 2009, 08:07:38 AM
Quote from: zundaymorning on June 03, 2009, 02:38:51 AM
The Julie Show was completely amazing. Holy cow.

Julie did not get that animals were put on this planet to be consumed by humans. REAL MEN EAT MEAT.


So many jokes come to mind here.  Oh, so many jokes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on June 03, 2009, 08:17:34 AM
Quote from: Spike on June 03, 2009, 08:07:38 AM
Quote from: zundaymorning on June 03, 2009, 02:38:51 AM
The Julie Show was completely amazing. Holy cow.

Julie did not get that animals were put on this planet to be consumed by humans. REAL MEN EAT MEAT.

I am not a man, Spike. That's another difference between us.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on June 03, 2009, 09:45:13 AM
I had to checkout after 10:30, but everythign I heard was amazing. I hope they post the 2nd half very soon. Can not wait to hear it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on June 03, 2009, 10:12:10 AM
I checked out right after the hilarious bottle neck of star call-ins and...God help me...James live in studio. I can't wait to hear the rest tonight.

Andy Kindle
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on June 03, 2009, 10:43:39 AM
There were so many laugh out loud moments last night I can't even count. The Matt Walsh call was fantastic (rankings!) and when Tom was talking about AI I thought I was going to lose it. Great show! I made it til 1AM and passed out on the couch. Hope I didn't miss anything big in the last hour!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on June 03, 2009, 01:12:00 PM
Quote from: erika on June 03, 2009, 10:43:39 AM
Hope I didn't miss anything big in the last hour!

You might've missed Andy Daly calling in again to say "Tom, you've gone too far with this Hitler stuff"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on June 03, 2009, 01:13:43 PM
JFC, Piranha 3-D! "Explosion" (and subsequent lyrics by Tom), slamming Leno, "Two for Stranger Than Paradise", "Its ok, James" literally passed out, the consensus how much more rockin' The Mike Show's new theme


LISTEN: The Mike Show Theme (http://x818.com/junk/mikeshow.mp3)

... SO much more.

new to me:
Jen Kirkland (http://jenkirkman.tumblr.com/) + Janie Haddad (http://lebaneselooker.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 03, 2009, 01:20:31 PM
I can't believe I actually stayed in the chat for the entire six hours. I'm pathetic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on June 03, 2009, 01:33:56 PM
Quote from: samir on June 03, 2009, 01:12:00 PM
Quote from: erika on June 03, 2009, 10:43:39 AM
Hope I didn't miss anything big in the last hour!

You might've missed Andy Daly calling in again to say "Tom, you've gone too far with this Hitler stuff"

Andy Daly is so naturally and carelessly funny. I'm so glad that I was able to discover more of him through EB&D and The Best Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on June 03, 2009, 03:25:13 PM
Last night's show was the best ever. When the kid started playing Explosion in the middle of them talking, I lost my shit. AWESOME.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on June 03, 2009, 03:27:04 PM
ps. andy daly segment (part 1) reminded me of this (http://x818.com/junk/therewillbeblood.html)
NOT SAFE FOR WORK (or family friendly radio)

pps. "I'm ready to get rid of twitter", Tom Scharpling
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on June 03, 2009, 03:40:16 PM
Sure, it's only been 12 hours or so, but I can't help but wonder what Mike did with his disturbing "gift". Is it up on a shelf? Is it in a special box labeled, "For Larry"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on June 03, 2009, 06:16:35 PM
Normally when I stay up to listen to the show live I'm barely awake (the show is on between 2 and 5 am here), and I'm sort of just hanging in there, writing stupid stuff in the chat and trying to stay awake - then immediately crash when the show is over, which causes huge chunks of the show to be either coming back in my dreams, or be lost in oblivion. In any event I often have to re-listen to the show when I wake up.

So you can just imagine how bizarre an experience this show was. I stayed up til the end of hour 3 (5 am), then my memory is blank until about 7.30 am, when I for some reason tuned in again and caught the last half hour, which was disorienting to say the least. I'll revisit the whole thing in its entirety tomorrow, but right now it feels like the best show ever, or something like that.

Thanks to the chat for holding it down - always great stuff happening there (Not "The Jerk" Steve Martin, the jerk Steve Martin.)

And thanks to Tom and Mike for the supreme effort! Talk about champs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on June 03, 2009, 07:44:53 PM
Explosion and Explosion II
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on June 03, 2009, 08:36:27 PM
At the end of Mike's new theme song, Tom plays his own theme song.  Mike laughs his ass off.

Perhaps the best show ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pete on June 03, 2009, 08:39:34 PM
Quote from: TRG on June 03, 2009, 01:20:31 PM
I can't believe I actually stayed in the chat for the entire six hours. I'm pathetic.

you and me both, pal.

this was one of the finest experiences in recent memory.  At points, I was pounding my fists on the table in laughter.  ("he wears a suit, he calls guys cute, it's paul! f! tompkins!")

I still can't believe I got to talk to Julie on the phone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on June 03, 2009, 09:17:24 PM
I liked larry's idea for a radio mystery animated thing with mystical characters.  Radio and animation sound like a great combination.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 03, 2009, 09:33:09 PM
Quote from: ben on June 03, 2009, 09:17:24 PM
I liked larry's idea for a radio mystery animated thing with mystical characters.  Radio and animation sound like a great combination.

I like it. We could have a new phrase: 'He has a face for radio animation'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on June 03, 2009, 09:33:37 PM
Larry's call was a highlight, but I think my favorite was Mike's laughter when they were A/B-ing the Best Show and Mike Show theme songs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on June 03, 2009, 10:26:41 PM
IMDb Pro user Lisa Jane Persky.

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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 03, 2009, 10:33:50 PM
Quote from: ben on June 03, 2009, 09:17:24 PM
I liked larry's idea for a radio mystery animated thing with mystical characters.  Radio and animation sound like a great combination.

rambocky.com?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on June 03, 2009, 11:41:09 PM
Quote from: Omar on June 03, 2009, 10:26:41 PM
IMDb Pro user Lisa Jane Persky.


Obviously, the biggest star of the night. Now we know - thanks!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on June 04, 2009, 12:06:13 AM
Lahey the Poive and Patton Oswalt's Child's reaction
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on June 04, 2009, 02:44:09 AM
Quote from: Omar on June 03, 2009, 10:26:41 PM
IMDb Pro user Lisa Jane Persky.
After doing research of her on IMDb Plain, I found out that she is married to the guy that was the music geek on the "Beat the Geeks" game show on Comedy Central, which at one time was hosted by Blaine Capatch, who broke into the comedy biz with...Patton Oswalt. Coincidence? You be the judge!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spaceprophet on June 04, 2009, 06:10:48 AM
Oh snap, that was a freakin awesome show! I camped out the entire time in front of my computer with a 12er of Heineken, a foot long Subway 5 dollar Meatball and Swiss (somehow I knew Julie would do sandwiches), and logs in the fireplace for the occasion.

All the guests were on fire. Hodgeman was brilliant. The FMU girls kept the funny fresh. Julie knocked it outa the park right off the bat. James in-studio and unable to look Tom in the eyes had me rolling on the floor. Did he really have to lay down before his turn to be on? LOL

Mike's theme really did rock. I loved it when they played it and then immediately played Tom's theme. It was like playing Crue's Looks That Kill then queuing up Madonna's Borderline or something. [Tom's theme is still cool though]. I want one of those Sam Peckinpah action figure sets. Mike never said if it includes Warren Oates or Steve McQueen though. Sign me up.

Another one in the books deh Tom.

Dogmo is wagging her tail up in Heaven.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 04, 2009, 04:58:44 PM
there didnt seem to be a down moment in last nite show's considering what a MARATHON it was.  Tom truly is the queen.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 04, 2009, 05:13:50 PM
Quote from: zundaymorning on June 03, 2009, 03:40:16 PM
Sure, it's only been 12 hours or so, but I can't help but wonder what Mike did with his disturbing "gift". Is it up on a shelf? Is it in a special box labeled, "For Larry"?

I put it in the fridge. The letter said it was it was a "yogurt-like" substance. I will probably never eat it. If that's Japan's answer to the "fun pack," then they've got a long way to go.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 05, 2009, 12:31:08 AM
Finished listening today... That closing stretch felt like watching the sun come up after making yourself stay up all night - and as someone perpetually up too late, I mean that as a compliment!

Also - TWO calls from Larry the Perv? Perv-fect!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on June 05, 2009, 01:30:08 AM
Quote from: amiright?? on June 05, 2009, 12:31:08 AM
Also - TWO calls from Larry the Perv? Perv-fect!

"yea... two calls, ther' "
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stephen on June 05, 2009, 02:55:52 AM
I just re-listened to the second Best Show of this year's WFMU Marathon and Paul F Tompkins says that when The Best Show ends, he always feels like he could listen for three more hours.  Holey moley was he right.  It was incredible how quickly and easily those 6 hours went by.  Great job Tom and all the other wonderful guests and callers on this truly amazing show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 05, 2009, 04:02:26 AM
I hope a certain star of the movie didn't hear all that bad-mouthing of Kill Bill.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 05, 2009, 05:31:36 AM
Quote from: hugman on June 05, 2009, 04:02:26 AM
I hope a certain star of the movie didn't hear all that bad-mouthing of Kill Bill.

Oh, man...  Apparently he was found nude too, which makes it seem like it wasn't an intentional suicide.  Frankly, I suspect foul play.

I ran into Carradine a couple times in front of UCB, we'd trade kung fu training stories (his were obviously cooler than mine).  Always a really nice dude.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 05, 2009, 06:27:24 AM
Don't know what you call it, but it's initials are "autoerotic asphyxiation."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 05, 2009, 06:49:38 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 05, 2009, 06:27:24 AM
Don't know what you call it, but it's initials are "autoerotic asphyxiation."

Hey! Here in Knoxville there's an association to help people with that compulsion. I am kind of surprised there are so many people struggling with that, but I see signs that say "AA Meeting" all over town.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on June 05, 2009, 06:55:24 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on June 05, 2009, 05:31:36 AM
Apparently he was found nude too, which makes it seem like it wasn't an intentional suicide.

According to this (http://www.jaapl.org/cgi/content/full/36/2/240), it could have been.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spaceprophet on June 05, 2009, 08:09:09 AM
I don't believe Frankenstein would let himself be found in a closet hanging by his...ahem. Maybe drive his car into a brick wall or over a cliff trying to drive over an old lady in order to get on the leader board but, never this way.

I smell foul play.

Even Chuck Norris agrees. The mother-**** almost kicked his ass in McQuade.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on June 05, 2009, 09:16:52 AM
I have to say, James was genuinely hilarious doing his James schtick. He earned it. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on June 05, 2009, 10:04:40 AM
Best: James (I'm a big fan), The Julie Show, Caleb's 'Explosion' and Tom's brief discussion of 'chomping'.

Worst: Spike's continuing to duck Tom's invitations into the studio.

Most Uncomfortable: From start to finish, Chris Hardwick's call... ew boy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 05, 2009, 10:20:59 AM
I finally got a chance to listen via the podcast. Enjoyed and sorry I missed the live version of 'The Julie Show'. I would have called in to discuss pork-free sandwiches. Maybe next time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 05, 2009, 10:27:57 AM
Quote from: Peteski on June 03, 2009, 01:13:43 PM
JFC, Piranha 3-D! "Explosion" (and subsequent lyrics by Tom), slamming Leno, "Two for Stranger Than Paradise", "Its ok, James" literally passed out, the consensus how much more rockin' The Mike Show's new theme


LISTEN: The Mike Show Theme (http://x818.com/junk/mikeshow.mp3)

... SO much more.

new to me:
Jen Kirkland (http://jenkirkman.tumblr.com/) + Janie Haddad (http://lebaneselooker.blogspot.com/)


I would like to suggest a verse to add to The Mike Show Theme that will right the ship and restore the balance of power thrown out of whack by Mike's "All About Eve"-like rise in the ranks. It goes like this:


His guests are awesome
His show is the bomb
Whenever he's given
Permission by Tom

It's Mike on the mike on The Mike Show
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 05, 2009, 11:06:58 AM
Quote from: sleepyjack on June 05, 2009, 10:04:40 AM
Most Uncomfortable: From start to finish, Chris Hardwick's call... ew boy.

All the way through?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 05, 2009, 11:42:07 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 05, 2009, 10:27:57 AM
It's Mike on the mike on The Mike Show

I thought it was "It's Mike on the mic on The Mike Show." Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Also, if Tom were to consider changing his name to "Mike," I would gladly lend out my more rocking theme for a fee.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on June 05, 2009, 11:45:04 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 05, 2009, 11:42:07 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 05, 2009, 10:27:57 AM
It's Mike on the mike on The Mike Show

I thought it was "It's Mike on the mic on The Mike Show." Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Also, if Tom were to consider changing his name to "Mike," I would gladly lend out my more rocking theme for a fee.

When Tom was playing your song and then a bit of his song. Then back to your song. Then back to his...so funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 05, 2009, 01:51:41 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 05, 2009, 06:27:24 AM
Don't know what you call it, but it's initials are "autoerotic asphyxiation."


Did anyone get that this was supposed to be read in a Paul Hogan voice?  Because if you did, you have a really clear line into how I think.   And that's not healthy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on June 05, 2009, 01:55:58 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 05, 2009, 01:51:41 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 05, 2009, 06:27:24 AM
Don't know what you call it, but it's initials are "autoerotic asphyxiation."


Did anyone get that this was supposed to be read in a Paul Hogan voice?  Because if you did, you have a really clear line into how I think.   And that's not healthy.

Thank goodness I'm normal!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on June 05, 2009, 02:04:35 PM
It must be bad advertising for an activity that the only time people really talk about it is when someone accidentally dies of it. Come on, autoerotic asphyxia, get some better PR!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on June 05, 2009, 02:40:56 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 05, 2009, 01:51:41 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 05, 2009, 06:27:24 AM
Don't know what you call it, but it's initials are "autoerotic asphyxiation."


Did anyone get that this was supposed to be read in a Paul Hogan voice?  Because if you did, you have a really clear line into how I think.   And that's not healthy.

I was thinking Hulk Hogan.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 05, 2009, 03:31:11 PM
Quote from: Sarah on June 05, 2009, 02:40:56 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 05, 2009, 01:51:41 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 05, 2009, 06:27:24 AM
Don't know what you call it, but it's initials are "autoerotic asphyxiation."


Did anyone get that this was supposed to be read in a Paul Hogan voice?  Because if you did, you have a really clear line into how I think.   And that's not healthy.

I was thinking Hulk Hogan.

Close, but no Sinatra.


"Don't know whatcha call it, but I'll have some of what that big fat Sheila over there's havin'."  (DUNDEE punches RICHARD in the face).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 05, 2009, 04:49:27 PM
I'm still listening to it. This is like two 'There Will Be Blood's. Only without blood.

Also great moments: Explosion, the whole Pirahna 3D thing, Satanists don't want Satan to come back.

This whole thing is boosting my appreciation of Hodgman, which was high to begin with.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spaceprophet on June 05, 2009, 09:33:39 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 05, 2009, 11:42:07 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 05, 2009, 10:27:57 AM
It's Mike on the mike on The Mike Show

I thought it was "It's Mike on the mic on The Mike Show." Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Also, if Tom were to consider changing his name to "Mike," I would gladly lend out my more rocking theme for a fee.

Can somebody print the lyrics out here for the Mike Show theme. I'm listening to the rip from the show and I can't tell what they are except for the chorus.

I haven't had this much trouble since trying to transcribe Brian Johnson in Fly On The Wall.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pete on June 05, 2009, 10:40:22 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on June 05, 2009, 02:04:35 PM
It must be bad advertising for an activity that the only time people really talk about it is when someone accidentally dies of it. Come on, autoerotic asphyxia, get some better PR!

AutoErotic AsphyxiationTM : Usually, You Don't Die!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 06, 2009, 03:24:15 AM
I finally got to listen to the whole show and frankly I can't decide what the best moment was.

Was it ten minutes of Larry the Perv?  Was it the Julie Show?  Was it the surprise expressed when Andy Daly called in?  Was it the combined joy provided by all the celebrity calls, including Matt Walsh finally breaking the silence!

I'll just have to listen again tonight.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: methanolcereal on June 06, 2009, 01:25:09 PM
I'm a little disappointed we didn't get to hear from Brian Posehn and Tim Heidecker in the evening, but overall this was probably one of the best episodes in the history of the show.

As for my favorite part, Ramsey vs. James on the Mike Show was brilliant.
"Remember this call Ramsey?" and then Mike's maniacal laughter. Come to think of it, that moment may have been second to Tom saying something about the Mike Show being a Morning Zoo by way of David Lynch. That cracked me up long and hard.

Plus, the extended Larry segment and "Explosion".

I don't know about anyone else, but I already ordered my tickets for Piranha 3D on Fandango.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Anthony from Ireland on June 06, 2009, 01:32:07 PM
Did anyone else think Tom got a bit mean towards the end? I thought he was mean to James and Larry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: J. Garbage on June 06, 2009, 01:42:08 PM
He's always mean to James and Larry. 
They are literally glorified prank callers.

Actually he was totally nice to James.  He was trying to look him in the eye and tell him it would be all right, but James couldn't look him in the eye!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on June 06, 2009, 02:02:52 PM
Quote from: J. Garbage on June 06, 2009, 01:42:08 PM
He's always mean to James and Larry. 
They are literally glorified prank callers.

Actually he was totally nice to James.  He was trying to look him in the eye and tell him it would be all right, but James couldn't look him in the eye!!
Honestly, by the end while James was squirming and avoiding eye contact, I was nearly expecting Tom to ask James for a hug or something: "Come on James, how about it?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 06, 2009, 02:03:05 PM
Quote from: gummoer on June 06, 2009, 01:32:07 PM
Did anyone else think Tom got a bit mean towards the end? I thought he was mean to James and Larry there.

fixed
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 06, 2009, 02:23:46 PM
Quote from: hugman on June 06, 2009, 02:03:05 PM
Quote from: gummoer on June 06, 2009, 01:32:07 PM
Did anyone else think Tom got a bit mean towards the end? I thought he was mean to James and Larry dere.

fixed

fixed
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on June 06, 2009, 04:12:29 PM
For the record, James and I did share a hug after the show was over. He's a good guy.

Tom.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 06, 2009, 04:19:31 PM
I liked the 'cavalcade of Larrys' bit at the end there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 06, 2009, 05:11:45 PM
Quote from: Omar on June 03, 2009, 10:26:41 PM
IMDb Pro user Lisa Jane Persky.

[youtube]Itfug71-z0U[/youtube]

I was so intrigued that I did a blog assessment of her career; I found the website that contains her photography, and tried to leave her a little note welcoming her to the FOT, offering her a peek at her assessment. Unfortunately her website would not accept the "secret code" that would allow me to send the note. I am going to post it here; I don't think she's on this site, but it 's open to any of you with the desire to see the results of her assessment.

Here 'tis.

***

Hi Ms Persky,

I am a FOT; if you have listened to the show as much as it seems, you may be more familiar with me as dave from knoxville.

Anyway, I have been writing a blog for about 2 and a half years that is primarily concerned with assessing the career achievement of film actors. (Before the invention of blogs, I had been refining this system for years before that, all as a hobby.)

After your call to the marathon, I was compelled to run your assessment. It means nothing, but I thought that maybe you would be interested in peeking at it. If so, it's here. Because you're "family", I spent a little more time on it than I normally do.

http://gaughin.edublogs.org/2009/06/06/lisa-jane-persky/ (http://gaughin.edublogs.org/2009/06/06/lisa-jane-persky/)

I hope you'll excuse the fawning.

Thrilled to learn you're a FOT, your photographs look terrific, hope we hear more from you on the show!

Your pal,

dfk

***

If you would like to view her photos, they are at

http://www.lisajaneperskyphoto.com/site_map.asp?WebsiteID=6107 (http://www.lisajaneperskyphoto.com/site_map.asp?WebsiteID=6107)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on June 06, 2009, 06:04:47 PM
Well, that's the last time we hear from Lisa Jane Persky.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on June 06, 2009, 06:55:10 PM
Made me laugh again, Dorvid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on June 06, 2009, 07:27:19 PM
Me too. Aces, D.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 06, 2009, 07:37:30 PM
Dave, out of very idle curiosity, have you ever faced a restraining order?


I just wondered how well other people might take this sort of (very) "personal math."







Sarah, should the (very) be inside the quotes or outside?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 06, 2009, 11:26:02 PM
Clearly, my stock is dropping
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DoodleJump! on June 06, 2009, 11:31:23 PM
I thought it was nice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 06, 2009, 11:38:38 PM
That made-for-tv movie about Meat Loaf that she was in actually wasn't half bad.

Should I be embarrassed to admit that?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 07, 2009, 03:09:38 AM
Quote from: amiright?? on June 06, 2009, 02:23:46 PM
Quote from: hugman on June 06, 2009, 02:03:05 PM
Quote from: gummoer on June 06, 2009, 01:32:07 PM
Did anyone else think Tom got a bit mean towards the end? I thought he was mean to James and Larry dere.

fixed

fixed

Hilarious to both of you!  I also love how Larry is the only one who refers to APMike as "Michael."  Rather endearing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on June 07, 2009, 06:29:28 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 06, 2009, 07:37:30 PM
Sarah, should the (very) be inside the quotes or outside?

It's fine as you have it.  You could also have put it within the quotation marks, in which case you'd need to use square brackets instead of parentheses.  But why do you use the quotation marks at all?  Is this an actual quotation?  Or are you using the marks for irony/emphasis?  If the latter, tsk tsk.  Unnecessary and much frowned upon in better circles.  I'm ashamed of you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 07, 2009, 07:53:50 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 06, 2009, 07:37:30 PM
Dave, out of very idle curiosity, have you ever faced a restraining order?


I just wondered how well other people might take this sort of (very) "personal math."







Sarah, should the (very) be inside the quotes or outside?

Having slept on this, I awake with this pathetic defensive thought:

I would be more concerned about the apparent creepiness (which I don't recognize) in this were Ms. Persky's assessment not the one thousand seven hundred and twenty-fourth one I have generated.

All I need is Celexa, not restraining orders. I am a force for good. A large, slothful, slovenly force.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 07, 2009, 09:19:45 AM
Quote from: Sarah on June 07, 2009, 06:29:28 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 06, 2009, 07:37:30 PM
Sarah, should the (very) be inside the quotes or outside?

It's fine as you have it.  You could also have put it within the quotation marks, in which case you'd need to use square brackets instead of parentheses.  But why do you use the quotation marks at all?  Is this an actual quotation?  Or are you using the marks for irony/emphasis?  If the latter, tsk tsk.  Unnecessary and much frowned upon in better circles.  I'm ashamed of you.

Save your shame.  I was using them to denote words as words or, more precisely, an unusual compound word.  I didn't want personal to be read as merely an adjective for math - it's part of an indivisible term.  That's why the quotes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on June 07, 2009, 11:22:40 AM
Fair enough.  But I wouldn't let an author get away with that more than twice in an entire book if I could help it.  The Brits often hyphenate such compounds, which is a better (i.e., clearer) way of handling them, I think, even though I don't do it myself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on June 07, 2009, 01:51:58 PM
Down with "over quoting" and up with more commas!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 07, 2009, 04:57:19 PM
Quote from: Sarah on June 07, 2009, 11:22:40 AM
Fair enough.  But I wouldn't let an author get away with that more than twice in an entire book if I could help it.  The Brits often hyphenate such compounds, which is a better (i.e., clearer) way of handling them, I think, even though I don't do it myself.


You'll "let me get away with it" and "like it."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on June 07, 2009, 05:15:17 PM
Since when did I become your nephew?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on June 07, 2009, 07:47:39 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 06, 2009, 11:26:02 PM
Clearly, my stock is dropping

Follow her on Twitter and then send her a nice "DM," as the kids call it.

http://twitter.com/lisajanepersky

http://twitter.com/omar4life/status/2041933802

I promoted her as my "Follow Friday" this past Friday, and I think only 1 of my 615 followers obeyed, which is SICK.  LJP sent me a very nice DM thanking me for the FF.  She told me that I was on par with Clem Burke in terms of rocking and ruling and not rotting.  High praise indeed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yaysarcasm on June 08, 2009, 04:16:25 AM
The Wurster phone call was unjustly buried in this episode. Should have painted a mustache on it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 08, 2009, 11:25:25 AM
Quote from: Omar on June 07, 2009, 07:47:39 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 06, 2009, 11:26:02 PM
Clearly, my stock is dropping

Follow her on Twitter and then send her a nice "DM," as the kids call it.

http://twitter.com/lisajanepersky

http://twitter.com/omar4life/status/2041933802

I promoted her as my "Follow Friday" this past Friday, and I think only 1 of my 615 followers obeyed, which is SICK.  LJP sent me a very nice DM thanking me for the FF.  She told me that I was on par with Clem Burke in terms of rocking and ruling and not rotting.  High praise indeed.

I don't seem to be able to send her a DM. I don't seem to be able to send you one, for some reason. How about YOU send her a DM on my behalf, and I will solve some math problems for you. Criss cross!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on June 08, 2009, 12:03:56 PM
How about you send her a PM?

"Friends Of Tom Forum
Forum Stats 93413 Posts in 4570 Topics by 1868 Members.
Latest Member:  lisajanepersky"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on June 08, 2009, 12:09:25 PM
Your best bet is to make a fake account so she doesn't know who you are. I understand that in these kinds of situations, that method has a very high success rate.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on June 08, 2009, 12:37:42 PM
Quote from: Martin on June 08, 2009, 12:03:56 PM
How about you send her a PM?

"Friends Of Tom Forum
Forum Stats 93413 Posts in 4570 Topics by 1868 Members.
Latest Member:  lisajanepersky"

I actually created a new account under this name*, so I would suggest that Dave send a PM to the FOT Board "lisajanepersky," which is actually me, and I will then DM that PM to the real Lisa Jane Persky on Twitter.  I will then PM any of of the real Lisa Jane Persky's return DMs from the fake FOT "lisajanepersky" (i.e., me) account so it will seem like it's coming directly from her.  Leave a note on my Last.fm page or Friendster "ceiling" if you think this sounds reasonable.

*No, I didn't.  It's really her.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sleepytako on June 08, 2009, 01:58:48 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 04, 2009, 05:13:50 PM
Quote from: zundaymorning on June 03, 2009, 03:40:16 PM
Sure, it's only been 12 hours or so, but I can't help but wonder what Mike did with his disturbing "gift". Is it up on a shelf? Is it in a special box labeled, "For Larry"?

I put it in the fridge. The letter said it was it was a "yogurt-like" substance. I will probably never eat it. If that's Japan's answer to the "fun pack," then they've got a long way to go.

I sent it.

I'm very sorry about sending the gift. Listening to the show it seems like everyone was seriously offended. I did try to find a fun pack for you. It seems all the porn shops in Osaka don't sell magazines any more. I came across the jellies looking for other normal gifts to bring home, and I thought the jellies were in line with The Mike Show being dirty joke. It seems like they weren't. So for me, the gift was the worst part of the 6 hour show. Sorry Mike.

The best part was how all these great talented people who honestly enjoy being together could gather in one forum like that and give off such good energy. So much that goes on in the media is filled with people who have to act nice to each other, the show was the opposite of that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 08, 2009, 02:49:17 PM
With that in mind, I should come clean about a package I sent to the station a couple of years ago.  I fear that another party, who should have been held entirely blameless, was relentlessly criticized and shunned because of this thing, which I had my nephew drop by the station.

I haven't been on the boards for the last two years, so I'm just finding out that I got this party banned.  The fault was all mine.  I thought the people on the show would enjoy some fresh bounty of the ocean.  Mea culpa.










This is not real, but wouldn't it be funny if he was completely innocent?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 08, 2009, 03:20:57 PM
Quote from: Sleepytako on June 08, 2009, 01:58:48 PM

I sent it.

I'm very sorry about sending the gift. Listening to the show it seems like everyone was seriously offended. I did try to find a fun pack for you. It seems all the porn shops in Osaka don't sell magazines any more. I came across the jellies looking for other normal gifts to bring home, and I thought the jellies were in line with The Mike Show being dirty joke. It seems like they weren't. So for me, the gift was the worst part of the 6 hour show. Sorry Mike.

The best part was how all these great talented people who honestly enjoy being together could gather in one forum like that and give off such good energy. So much that goes on in the media is filled with people who have to act nice to each other, the show was the opposite of that.

Don't worry about it. Your heart was in the right place even if your mind went a little further into the gutter than I'm willing to go. And whatever you do, please don't refer to them as "jellies" anymore. That's just stomach churning.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lisajanepersky on June 08, 2009, 03:54:08 PM
Quote from: Omar on June 08, 2009, 12:37:42 PM
Quote from: Martin on June 08, 2009, 12:03:56 PM
How about you send her a PM?

"Friends Of Tom Forum
Forum Stats 93413 Posts in 4570 Topics by 1868 Members.
Latest Member:  lisajanepersky"

I actually created a new account under this name*, so I would suggest that Dave send a PM to the FOT Board "lisajanepersky," which is actually me, and I will then DM that PM to the real Lisa Jane Persky on Twitter.  I will then PM any of of the real Lisa Jane Persky's return DMs from the fake FOT "lisajanepersky" (i.e., me) account so it will seem like it's coming directly from her.  Leave a note on my Last.fm page or Friendster "ceiling" if you think this sounds reasonable.

*No, I didn't.  It's really her.


I know that nothing in a dream can be "wrong" but on Saturday I had a dream that I jumped over David Hasselhoff. I think I'm okay, though.  I'm up almost 3,000 points on IMDB Pro (10,497). Thanks for the lift, everyone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 08, 2009, 04:19:54 PM
Quote from: lisajanepersky on June 08, 2009, 03:54:08 PM
Quote from: Omar on June 08, 2009, 12:37:42 PM
Quote from: Martin on June 08, 2009, 12:03:56 PM
How about you send her a PM?

"Friends Of Tom Forum
Forum Stats 93413 Posts in 4570 Topics by 1868 Members.
Latest Member:  lisajanepersky"

I actually created a new account under this name*, so I would suggest that Dave send a PM to the FOT Board "lisajanepersky," which is actually me, and I will then DM that PM to the real Lisa Jane Persky on Twitter.  I will then PM any of of the real Lisa Jane Persky's return DMs from the fake FOT "lisajanepersky" (i.e., me) account so it will seem like it's coming directly from her.  Leave a note on my Last.fm page or Friendster "ceiling" if you think this sounds reasonable.

*No, I didn't.  It's really her.


I know that nothing in a dream can be "wrong" but on Saturday I had a dream that I jumped over David Hasselhoff. I think I'm okay, though.  I'm up almost 3,000 points on IMDB Pro (10,497). Thanks for the lift, everyone.


I've fallen below the century mark. A-gain.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on June 08, 2009, 06:20:13 PM
I wish more kids would call into the show.

EXPLOSION.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 08, 2009, 06:36:32 PM
no fooling. i was just listening to the episode with the first August call.  I love it so much.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 08, 2009, 06:47:37 PM
Whatever you do, don't send a DM saying 'thanks for following me'.

Also, don't ask her to join your spymaster ring.

These are the 2 main Twitter faux pas now.

Quote from: Omar on June 07, 2009, 07:47:39 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 06, 2009, 11:26:02 PM
Clearly, my stock is dropping

Follow her on Twitter and then send her a nice "DM," as the kids call it.

http://twitter.com/lisajanepersky

http://twitter.com/omar4life/status/2041933802

I promoted her as my "Follow Friday" this past Friday, and I think only 1 of my 615 followers obeyed, which is SICK.  LJP sent me a very nice DM thanking me for the FF.  She told me that I was on par with Clem Burke in terms of rocking and ruling and not rotting.  High praise indeed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 08, 2009, 06:57:29 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on June 08, 2009, 06:20:13 PM
I wish more kids would call into the show.

EXPLOSION.

I agree. We definitely need more kids to call in the show. Often times, I find that kids are more entertaining and insightful than many adults.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 08, 2009, 09:41:12 PM
I like how the kid started playing it again after maybe 5 minutes of everybody talking, to remind us he was there...

Quote from: TRG on June 08, 2009, 06:57:29 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on June 08, 2009, 06:20:13 PM
I wish more kids would call into the show.

EXPLOSION.

I agree. We definitely need more kids to call in the show. Often times, I find that kids are more entertaining and insightful than many adults.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on June 08, 2009, 10:53:09 PM
Quote from: TRG on June 08, 2009, 06:57:29 PM

I agree. We definitely need more kids to call in the show. Often times, I find that kids are more entertaining and insightful than many adults.

You're only as old as you act. It could be that these children are the true adults and that we have a bunch of babies running the country.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 08, 2009, 10:55:36 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on June 08, 2009, 10:53:09 PM
You're only as old as you act. It could be that these children are the true adults and that we have a bunch of babies running the country.

You are 100% correct.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 08, 2009, 11:20:30 PM
I am five hours into the six hour marathon. Amazing.

Between guffaws, I keep thinking "I feel really bad for Omar the Scrivener."  I hope you have some wrist braces, Omar, because you're gonna need 'em.

Seriously, if you need people to help you document portions of this epic, let me know.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Vini on June 09, 2009, 05:53:42 PM
Quote from: TRG on June 08, 2009, 06:57:29 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on June 08, 2009, 06:20:13 PM
I wish more kids would call into the show.

EXPLOSION.

I agree. We definitely need more kids to call in the show. Often times, I find that kids are more entertaining and insightful than many adults.

I really need to call in the show more often. I'm a kid (17) and well I have interesting stuff to talk about.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on June 09, 2009, 09:38:30 PM
Julie:  I'll talk about sardines anytime.

Tom:  Yes.  You will.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orangewhip on June 09, 2009, 10:01:50 PM
Quote from: TRG on June 08, 2009, 06:57:29 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on June 08, 2009, 06:20:13 PM
I wish more kids would call into the show.

EXPLOSION.

I agree. We definitely need more kids to call in the show. Often times, I find that kids are more entertaining and insightful than many adults.





Emma is great!  I hope she keeps calling.  My kid has been wanting to call.  I almost got him on once, but he had fell asleep and Tom told me to hit him with the phone.  But he will be out of school soon so he will be able to stay up a little later during the summer.  Keep an ear out for Noah from Detroit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jouster on June 09, 2009, 10:08:52 PM
I am sickened by Tom throwing Steve Wiebe under the bus.  Oof.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orangewhip on June 09, 2009, 10:16:37 PM
ha.  I almost called in about Weibe.  Weibe is a good guy with a bit of an obsessive-compulsive disorder.  I think his desire to re-conquer Billy Mitchell is so much about Donkey Kong as it is his DUTY to defeat douchbaggery.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on June 09, 2009, 10:19:52 PM
I'm as much of a nerdy social retard as the next guy, but everyone in that movie just gave me a bad vibe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on June 09, 2009, 11:09:26 PM
EMMA!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 09, 2009, 11:17:02 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on June 09, 2009, 11:09:26 PM
EMMA!!

Absolutely. Also, Fredericks call was great. Larry the Perv was a highlight, as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 09, 2009, 11:58:07 PM
I like Steve Weibe. Dude could have started slapping the wife and kids around, drinking too much, after the boss threw him under the bus. Donkey Kong is not maybe life-changing art or what have you, but it was probably a good way of channeling a whole lotta horrible anxiety and bad energy coming from losing a job in mid-life (I lost a job in early mid-life, so I relate somewhat).

Also, f*** Billy Mitchell!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 10, 2009, 12:03:11 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 09, 2009, 11:58:07 PM
Also, f*** Billy Mitchell!

(http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/070815/070815_BillyMitchellPacMan_hmed_2p.hmedium.jpg)

I dunno. I've always liked this picture for some reason.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 10, 2009, 02:21:13 AM
i've literally only heard about five collective minutes of tonight's show so far, but Stevie NoHo fooling Tom with his Spike impression was awesome.

I think everyone who gets their call in as the first of the show should try their Spike impression.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on June 10, 2009, 06:37:21 AM
The image of Al Goldstein's jowls flapping in the breeze while he rides a roller coaster.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on June 10, 2009, 07:20:01 AM
'Alyssa Milano was a very talented eater'.

A window into the recesses of Larry Da Perv's Id.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on June 10, 2009, 07:41:03 AM
Special recognition goes to Sascha for referencing the great Chainsaw Kittens! The best band to ever come out of Oklahoma -- sorry, Bubble Boy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on June 10, 2009, 09:21:31 AM
I was in Ft. Lauderdale for the Black Dice/Animal Collective show last night. I thought about leaving early so I could get din din at Rickey's "World Famous" Restaurant, but I decided against it. It was raining pretty hard. Also, I don't like hairs in my burritos.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 10, 2009, 10:25:04 AM
I got Mike'd; it was his wisdom, my story probably wasn't that good


yes it was
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 10, 2009, 10:38:37 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 10, 2009, 10:25:04 AM
I got Mike'd; it was his wisdom, my story probably wasn't that good


yes it was

no kidding, so bummed you couldnt tell your story, dfk!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on June 10, 2009, 10:42:17 AM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on June 10, 2009, 09:21:31 AM
I was in Ft. Lauderdale for the Black Dice/Animal Collective show last night. I thought about leaving early so I could get din din at Rickey's "World Famous" Restaurant, but I decided against it. It was raining pretty hard. Also, I don't like hairs in my burritos.

Think I've posted this photo (http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v263/80/62/2003895/n2003895_49447157_2083.jpg) before. But that place looks like a gentlemen's establishment fo' real. That is the FRONT, MAIN entrance. And there are no windows.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 10, 2009, 10:44:21 AM
Quote from: hugman on June 10, 2009, 02:21:13 AM
i've literally only heard about five collective minutes of tonight's show so far, but Stevie NoHo fooling Tom with his Spike impression was awesome.

I think everyone who gets their call in as the first of the show should try their Spike impression.

I did this in my one and only call, long ago.  It was late in the show and Tom was worried that Spike would be calling that late.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on June 10, 2009, 10:48:18 AM
I once gave Mike a "Helloooo Mike" and I could hear him get immediately annoyed, thinking I was just some fool calling up and doing a voice. He warmed up when I said who it was.

I always like Steve's calls but I was never so relieved to hear that it wasn't Spike and we wouldn't have to sit another one of his calls. (Sorry Spike but you completely lost me on the Martin Short episode)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 10, 2009, 11:05:10 AM
The portions of Larry's story that got on the air were the best/worst moments of last night's show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 10, 2009, 11:27:09 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 10, 2009, 11:05:10 AM
The portions of Larry's story that got on the air were the best/worst moments of last night's show.

I just finished reading Larry Legend. It's an allegory of sorts with "eating" movies standing in for ... well, it's not that hard to figure out. Tom is the repressive ruler and I am a heroic rabid dog. I'm going to keep pushing Tom for an on-air performance if only to hear Larry do the female parts (in a few scenes he will literally be having a conversation with himself). Stay tuned.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 10, 2009, 11:37:17 AM
Hey Coach,

I think I have the perfect voice to be Larry's leading lady.

Will you post or email me the script.

I'll make you an audition tape.


Think about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on June 10, 2009, 11:47:04 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 10, 2009, 11:27:09 AM
I just finished reading Larry Legend. It's an allegory of sorts with "eating" movies standing in for ... well, it's not that hard to figure out. Tom is the repressive ruler and I am a heroic rabid dog. I'm going to keep pushing Tom for an on-air performance if only to hear Larry do the female parts (in a few scenes he will literally be having a conversation with himself). Stay tuned.

You've got to post this online somewhere, Michael.

Having said that, didn't I just promise to stop listening to you on air last night? Never mind.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on June 10, 2009, 08:35:27 PM
I think Vini was stoned.  :o
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 10, 2009, 09:11:58 PM
Quote from: Julie on June 10, 2009, 08:35:27 PM
I think Vini was stoned.  :o

That's entirely possible.  :-\
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 10, 2009, 09:48:07 PM
Hmmm...Kurt Vonnegut had some thing about pornographic movies about eating in I think Breakfast Of Champions.

If you do a performance please let me at least audition for the Reginald Religious Right role...

Quote from: B_Buster on June 10, 2009, 11:27:09 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 10, 2009, 11:05:10 AM
The portions of Larry's story that got on the air were the best/worst moments of last night's show.

I just finished reading Larry Legend. It's an allegory of sorts with "eating" movies standing in for ... well, it's not that hard to figure out. Tom is the repressive ruler and I am a heroic rabid dog. I'm going to keep pushing Tom for an on-air performance if only to hear Larry do the female parts (in a few scenes he will literally be having a conversation with himself). Stay tuned.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 11, 2009, 04:40:18 AM
Quote from: samir on June 10, 2009, 10:42:17 AM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on June 10, 2009, 09:21:31 AM
I was in Ft. Lauderdale for the Black Dice/Animal Collective show last night. I thought about leaving early so I could get din din at Rickey's "World Famous" Restaurant, but I decided against it. It was raining pretty hard. Also, I don't like hairs in my burritos.

Think I've posted this photo (http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v263/80/62/2003895/n2003895_49447157_2083.jpg) before. But that place looks like a gentlemen's establishment fo' real. That is the FRONT, MAIN entrance. And there are no windows.

I agree, Samir.  There's an "Adult Superstore" in my neighborhood.  Same exact color scheme, and no windows.  And those same two guys are always hanging around outside.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 11, 2009, 04:42:39 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 10, 2009, 10:44:21 AM
Quote from: hugman on June 10, 2009, 02:21:13 AM
i've literally only heard about five collective minutes of tonight's show so far, but Stevie NoHo fooling Tom with his Spike impression was awesome.

I think everyone who gets their call in as the first of the show should try their Spike impression.

I did this in my one and only call, long ago.  It was late in the show and Tom was worried that Spike would be calling that late.

Thanks Hugman!  I try not to be too impulsive while on the line, but I couldn't help it.  Tom had set up all the pins and I just had to go for it.

Buffcoat, you should call more often.  I think you'd fall into the Quality Caller category pretty easily.  I will have to scour the archives for your first call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Vini on June 11, 2009, 06:04:12 PM
Quote from: TRG on June 10, 2009, 09:11:58 PM
Quote from: Julie on June 10, 2009, 08:35:27 PM
I think Vini was stoned.  :o

That's entirely possible.  :-\

That's ironic that you guys think I was stoned. I'm straight edge.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 11, 2009, 06:16:45 PM
Quote from: vini on June 11, 2009, 06:04:12 PM
Quote from: TRG on June 10, 2009, 09:11:58 PM
Quote from: Julie on June 10, 2009, 08:35:27 PM
I think Vini was stoned.  :o

That's entirely possible.  :-\

That's ironic that you guys think I was stoned. I'm straight edge.

I don't think anyone was being serious about that. At least, I wasn't.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on June 11, 2009, 06:51:28 PM
Quote from: TRG on June 11, 2009, 06:16:45 PM
Quote from: vini on June 11, 2009, 06:04:12 PM
Quote from: TRG on June 10, 2009, 09:11:58 PM
Quote from: Julie on June 10, 2009, 08:35:27 PM
I think Vini was stoned.  :o

That's entirely possible.  :-\

That's ironic that you guys think I was stoned. I'm straight edge.

I don't think anyone was being serious about that. At least, I wasn't.

Yeah, I'm sorry. I hate it when people think I'm drunk or stoned when I'm sober. I didn't mean it. Don't hold a grudge, okay?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 11, 2009, 07:17:54 PM
Quote from: vini on June 11, 2009, 06:04:12 PM
Quote from: TRG on June 10, 2009, 09:11:58 PM
Quote from: Julie on June 10, 2009, 08:35:27 PM
I think Vini was stoned.  :o

That's entirely possible.  :-\

That's ironic that you guys think I was stoned. I'm straight edge.

what kind of name for an east coast straight edge dude is Vini?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Vini on June 11, 2009, 07:47:25 PM
Quote from: Julie on June 11, 2009, 06:51:28 PM
Quote from: TRG on June 11, 2009, 06:16:45 PM
Quote from: vini on June 11, 2009, 06:04:12 PM
Quote from: TRG on June 10, 2009, 09:11:58 PM
Quote from: Julie on June 10, 2009, 08:35:27 PM
I think Vini was stoned.  :o

That's entirely possible.  :-\

That's ironic that you guys think I was stoned. I'm straight edge.

I don't think anyone was being serious about that. At least, I wasn't.

Yeah, I'm sorry. I hate it when people think I'm drunk or stoned when I'm sober. I didn't mean it. Don't hold a grudge, okay?

Yeah, that's fine. Whatever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 11, 2009, 10:23:44 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on June 11, 2009, 04:42:39 AM



Buffcoat, you should call more often.  I think you'd fall into the Quality Caller category pretty easily.  I will have to scour the archives for your first call.


I'll think about it, NoHo.  My call was ok - I called on topic and gave a convoluted answer, which was amusing but not enough for the setup.  Story of my life.  Tom was very gracious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on June 11, 2009, 11:46:26 PM
I laughed so hard at Tom's reading of Larry da Perv's script.

And Emma from Ohio!! I love her.

Tom: Vampire camp?
Emma: Uh, I would hope not.

"Do you know the song explosion?"

MORE KIDS, PLEASE.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on June 12, 2009, 12:28:02 AM
Quote from: TRG on June 10, 2009, 12:03:11 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 09, 2009, 11:58:07 PM
Also, f*** Billy Mitchell!

(http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/070815/070815_BillyMitchellPacMan_hmed_2p.hmedium.jpg)

I dunno. I've always liked this picture for some reason.

Whoever it was in the chat that compared Billy Mitchell to Daniel Plainview nailed it on the head. It's devious, forward-thinking dirtballs like that who make the world run, whether it's fair or not. Mitchell must be "respected" for his ruthlessness, at least above a tract home zombie like Steve Wiebe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 12, 2009, 09:47:32 AM
It's true, Billy Mitchell and Daniel Plainview were neck-and-neck as movie villains of that year.

He's a 'love to hate' guy.

Quote from: Regular Joe on June 12, 2009, 12:28:02 AM
Quote from: TRG on June 10, 2009, 12:03:11 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 09, 2009, 11:58:07 PM
Also, f*** Billy Mitchell!

(http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/070815/070815_BillyMitchellPacMan_hmed_2p.hmedium.jpg)

I dunno. I've always liked this picture for some reason.

Whoever it was in the chat that compared Billy Mitchell to Daniel Plainview nailed it on the head. It's devious, forward-thinking dirtballs like that who make the world run, whether it's fair or not. Mitchell must be "respected" for his ruthlessness, at least above a tract home zombie like Steve Wiebe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on June 12, 2009, 01:25:19 PM
I was waiting for Tom to ask Spike if his "book" would be an autobiography.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 12, 2009, 03:18:26 PM
"It's always great talking to you, honey."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on June 12, 2009, 04:12:06 PM
Spike couldn't even see a movie he WANTED TO SEE in order to review, what makes him think he can be trusted to write a book? I'm surprised he can even keep his Sims alive.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on June 12, 2009, 06:13:55 PM
Quote from: erika on June 10, 2009, 10:48:18 AM
I once gave Mike a "Helloooo Mike" and I could hear him get immediately annoyed, thinking I was just some fool calling up and doing a voice. He warmed up when I said who it was.

I always like Steve's calls but I was never so relieved to hear that it wasn't Spike and we wouldn't have to sit another one of his calls. (Sorry Spike but you completely lost me on the Martin Short episode)

You are exactly what I had in mine when writing my book.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on June 12, 2009, 06:22:09 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on June 12, 2009, 04:12:06 PM
Spike couldn't even see a movie he WANTED TO SEE in order to review, what makes him think he can be trusted to write a book? I'm surprised he can even keep his Sims alive.
Perhaps he found a co-writer in one, Howard Stoin.

Or whatever the name was/is
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 13, 2009, 06:12:15 AM
Quote from: hugman on June 12, 2009, 03:18:26 PM
"It's always great talking to you, honey."

I just heard him say that when I was re-listening last night.  Hilarious!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 13, 2009, 10:00:05 AM
Maybe Spike can get a ghostwriter. 'By Spike as Told to.....'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 13, 2009, 04:01:33 PM
Wow, Tom invited me to call back. Take that, Mike!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on June 13, 2009, 04:08:42 PM
Quote from: Spike on June 12, 2009, 06:13:55 PM
Quote from: erika on June 10, 2009, 10:48:18 AM
I once gave Mike a "Helloooo Mike" and I could hear him get immediately annoyed, thinking I was just some fool calling up and doing a voice. He warmed up when I said who it was.

I always like Steve's calls but I was never so relieved to hear that it wasn't Spike and we wouldn't have to sit another one of his calls. (Sorry Spike but you completely lost me on the Martin Short episode)

You are exactly what I had in mine when writing my book.

(http://images.uulyrics.com/cover/b/b2k/album-you-got-served.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 14, 2009, 10:14:19 AM
Quote from: todd on June 13, 2009, 04:08:42 PM
Quote from: Spike on June 12, 2009, 06:13:55 PM
Quote from: erika on June 10, 2009, 10:48:18 AM
I once gave Mike a "Helloooo Mike" and I could hear him get immediately annoyed, thinking I was just some fool calling up and doing a voice. He warmed up when I said who it was.

I always like Steve's calls but I was never so relieved to hear that it wasn't Spike and we wouldn't have to sit another one of his calls. (Sorry Spike but you completely lost me on the Martin Short episode)

You are exactly what I had in mine when writing my book.

(http://images.uulyrics.com/cover/b/b2k/album-you-got-served.jpg)

This made me laugh for a solid five minutes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alvaro from GM on June 14, 2009, 01:43:18 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 13, 2009, 10:00:05 AM
Maybe Spike can get a ghostwriter. 'By Spike as Told to Todd Barry'

Fixed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on June 14, 2009, 01:50:05 PM
Quote from: Spike on June 12, 2009, 06:13:55 PM
Quote from: erika on June 10, 2009, 10:48:18 AM
I once gave Mike a "Helloooo Mike" and I could hear him get immediately annoyed, thinking I was just some fool calling up and doing a voice. He warmed up when I said who it was.

I always like Steve's calls but I was never so relieved to hear that it wasn't Spike and we wouldn't have to sit another one of his calls. (Sorry Spike but you completely lost me on the Martin Short episode)

You are exactly what I had in mine when writing my book.

What book is that? I took your call as an opportunity to go outside and smoke, so I missed it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on June 14, 2009, 06:37:58 PM
I like the fact that Larry actually took the time to set up a Best Show-specific email account so that his name showed as "Larry D. Pervison" in Tom's inbox.

Unless, of course, that's actually his personal email address. Which would make the whole sad affair even sadder.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 15, 2009, 03:27:00 AM
Quote from: erika on June 10, 2009, 10:48:18 AM
I once gave Mike a "Helloooo Mike" and I could hear him get immediately annoyed, thinking I was just some fool calling up and doing a voice. He warmed up when I said who it was.

I always like Steve's calls but I was never so relieved to hear that it wasn't Spike and we wouldn't have to sit another one of his calls. (Sorry Spike but you completely lost me on the Martin Short episode)

Thanks, Erika!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on June 15, 2009, 10:58:59 AM
Wait, Miles from Long Beach was upset at being compared to Simon Pegg because he's British? Does that make him especially unattractive? Xenophobe!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 15, 2009, 11:02:40 AM
Quote from: James W on June 15, 2009, 10:58:59 AM
Wait, Miles from Long Beach was upset at being compared to Simon Pegg because he's British? Does that make him especially unattractive? Xenophobe!


Without the Brits, we'd all be speaking Iroquois right now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on June 15, 2009, 11:54:01 AM
Or at least French.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: neilnumberman on June 16, 2009, 10:01:20 PM
Tom: "I GOT BOX FEVER!! [to Mike] Box set fever."

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DoodleJump! on June 16, 2009, 10:23:25 PM
Hatch called!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on June 16, 2009, 10:49:05 PM
I could relate to the guy being compared to Hitler. Although I have no intention to become a villain. UNLESS I AM THE ENEMY OF INJUSTICE
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on June 17, 2009, 12:14:13 AM
Worst moment was the guy who thought the "Cream is the new Black" billboard was somehow an allusion to race, or even something racist. 
I could not me more removed from the world of fashion, but I still know what "____ is the new black" means.

I see where your head's at, buddy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on June 17, 2009, 12:26:40 AM
Damn, the worst moment for me was without question my being tossed out of the afterchat midconversation.  A thousand apologies to my interlocutors.  And why should my ears have been burning?

Chattus interruptus.  Not high on my list of favorites.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 17, 2009, 12:33:23 AM
Quote from: Dorvid on June 17, 2009, 12:14:13 AM
Worst moment was the guy who thought the "Cream is the new Black" billboard was somehow an allusion to race, or even something racist. 
I could not me more removed from the world of fashion, but I still know what "____ is the new black" means.

I see where your head's at, buddy.


I agree that, that particular call was the worst moment of the show. The best moment was the discussion/Unfair Record Review of the Neil Young Archives box set.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 17, 2009, 03:04:04 AM
Tom on: How to raid the barbershop dumpster to make yourself look like an adult (so you can get into the Dinosaur Jr. show).

"You make a moo-stash and a beard out of the leavin's ... maybe like a nice Ryan Gosling beard."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yaysarcasm on June 17, 2009, 04:21:37 AM
"Wasn't there an issue of Superman where Superman and Lois Lane over a Dave Brubeck album and he chokes her to death with a pillow?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on June 17, 2009, 08:18:06 AM
Tom's riff regarding Ted/The Exchange Rate receiving the first "SMASH" rating from a pastor, someone who should typically be appalled by rock 'n roll music.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 17, 2009, 09:50:10 AM
Quote from: Omar on June 17, 2009, 08:18:06 AM
Tom's riff regarding Ted/The Exchange Rate receiving the first "SMASH" rating from a "pastor," someone who should typically be appalled by rock 'n roll music.




Fixed!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 17, 2009, 11:32:05 AM
BUFC0T3, are you questioning Pastor Josh's credentials? H3ATH3N!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on June 17, 2009, 12:32:47 PM
I think it's interesting that some people seem to doubt that I'm really a pastor.  Even Tom does, or at least he did at first.  I think it says a lot about what's wrong with the church.  I don't think it says anything about what's wrong with me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on June 17, 2009, 12:41:43 PM
The worst moment? The GOMPing of Saul!

ok, no, the worst was the fashion ignorant member of the Von Trimble family.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on June 17, 2009, 12:50:13 PM
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/04/08/Colo-rejects-ILVTOFU-license-plate/UPI-46031239221493/
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 17, 2009, 01:04:12 PM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on June 17, 2009, 12:50:13 PM
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/04/08/Colo-rejects-ILVTOFU-license-plate/UPI-46031239221493/

I'd say that Colorado DMV did that woman a favor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 17, 2009, 01:22:05 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on June 17, 2009, 12:32:47 PM
I think it's interesting that some people seem to doubt that I'm really a pastor.  Even Tom does, or at least he did at first.  I think it says a lot about what's wrong with the church.  I don't think it says anything about what's wrong with me.

This board is full of sinners, Pastor Josh.







Except for me
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on June 17, 2009, 01:32:09 PM
Quote from: TRG on June 17, 2009, 01:22:05 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on June 17, 2009, 12:32:47 PM
I think it's interesting that some people seem to doubt that I'm really a pastor.  Even Tom does, or at least he did at first.  I think it says a lot about what's wrong with the church.  I don't think it says anything about what's wrong with me.

This board is full of sinners, Pastor Josh.


Oh.  I didn't realize that.  This is the last you'll hear from me, then.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 17, 2009, 02:01:43 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 17, 2009, 01:04:12 PM
Quote from: ben from wilmington on June 17, 2009, 12:50:13 PM
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/04/08/Colo-rejects-ILVTOFU-license-plate/UPI-46031239221493/

I'd say that Colorado DMV did that woman a favor.

No doubt.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on June 17, 2009, 02:17:17 PM
Couldn't listen live. I regret that I couldn't call in about the hilarious/baffling/possibly threatening license plate on a minivan frequently parked on my block: BACKSTAB

I also cracked up about the imaginary Superman comic where Lois Lane is smothered to death by his cape over a dispute involving a Dave Brubeck album.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 17, 2009, 02:25:59 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on June 17, 2009, 02:17:17 PM
Couldn't listen live. I regret that I couldn't call in about the hilarious/baffling/possibly threatening license plate on a minivan frequently parked on my block: BACKSTAB

I also cracked up about the imaginary Superman comic where Lois Lane is smothered to death by his cape over a dispute involving a Dave Brubeck album.


Where do they come up with that stuff?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on June 17, 2009, 02:39:10 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 17, 2009, 02:01:43 PM
NODOUBT.

Fixed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on June 17, 2009, 02:47:26 PM
Not a license plate, but while in Howard Beach (a goldmine for vehicular chicanery) I saw a bright yellow Scion with the dashboard decal THE ASSASSINATOR. I had to look at it four or five times until I realized, "Wait, that's not a word."

I would've taken a picture, but I had visions of getting savagely beaten by some mook with a Dragonball-Z haircut.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 17, 2009, 03:32:38 PM
I've only heard bits and pieces, per usual, yet, but didn't I hear Pastor Josh use a mild curse word in the past week or so?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on June 17, 2009, 04:16:49 PM
Did anyone suggest FUUUDGE as a license plate last night? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on June 17, 2009, 04:20:52 PM
Quote from: Chris L on June 17, 2009, 04:16:49 PM
Did anyone suggest FUUUDGE as a license plate last night? 

How bout WAITWUUT?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on June 17, 2009, 10:11:27 PM
(paraphrase)

I'd be OC3 way quicker than that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on June 17, 2009, 10:57:34 PM
W1K1THAT?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 18, 2009, 01:12:57 AM
D00W0P
LTHRMSK
MYP3TS
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on June 18, 2009, 01:21:23 AM
Quote from: TRG on June 18, 2009, 01:12:57 AM
D00W0P
LTHRMSK
MYP3TS
S1MSROX
MY1F0RK
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 18, 2009, 01:31:26 AM
Quote from: chad from oregon on June 18, 2009, 01:21:23 AM
Quote from: TRG on June 18, 2009, 01:12:57 AM
D00W0P
LTHRMSK
MYP3TS
S1MSROX
MY1F0RK

IH8KIDS
STATN1SLD
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on June 18, 2009, 02:05:15 AM
Quote from: TRG on June 18, 2009, 01:31:26 AM
Quote from: chad from oregon on June 18, 2009, 01:21:23 AM
Quote from: TRG on June 18, 2009, 01:12:57 AM
D00W0P
LTHRMSK
MYP3TS
S1MSROX
MY1F0RK

IH8KIDS
STATN1SLD
H3LL000T0M
HWRDST01N
PUFFD0GGY
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on June 18, 2009, 02:12:03 AM
Wait, whuuuuuut? Spike didn't even call last night! He must have been too busy with his epic "Book-O-Weirdo"s*

*a.k.a. Where's Debbie??: The Spike Story
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on June 18, 2009, 12:44:58 PM
"Ford Silver Medal" made me laugh pretty hard. It has such a nice ring to it.

I haven't listened to the whole show yet.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 18, 2009, 01:27:26 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on June 18, 2009, 02:12:03 AM
Wait, whuuuuuut? Spike didn't even call last night! He must have been too busy with his epic "Book-O-Weirdo"s*

*a.k.a. Where's Debbie??: The Spike Story

I thought it was 'Weirdos Exposed'. Or maybe he could call it 'Weirdos Unleashed', but he might get sued by the publisher of those tech books...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 20, 2009, 01:19:09 AM
Tom's frustrated Kid Rock Fan's angry aggressive grunts of disappointment at his plate ideas being taken.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 20, 2009, 04:00:45 AM
Quote from: chad from oregon on June 18, 2009, 02:12:03 AM
Wait, whuuuuuut? Spike didn't even call last night! He must have been too busy with his epic "Book-O-Weirdo"s*

*a.k.a. Where's Debbie??: The Spike Story

Remember, Tom said that Spike should call in and read his first Chapter.  Spike said he would, and Tom immediately said something like "So, we won't be hearing from you since you clearly won't write it."  Spike promised that he would.  Time has told.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 20, 2009, 04:04:22 AM
Quote from: hugman on June 20, 2009, 01:19:09 AM
Tom's frustrated Kid Rock Fan's angry aggressive grunts of disappointment at his plate ideas being taken.

That was hilarious.  Tom knows his Kid Rock fans.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on June 20, 2009, 08:20:51 AM
Worst Moment: Vinny from Boston.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 20, 2009, 02:05:42 PM
Quote from: sleepyjack on June 20, 2009, 08:20:51 AM
Worst Moment: Vinny from Boston.

he needs to cool his jets, that is for sure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 20, 2009, 05:06:25 PM
Quote from: hugman on June 20, 2009, 02:05:42 PM
Quote from: sleepyjack on June 20, 2009, 08:20:51 AM
Worst Moment: Vinny from Boston.

he needs to cool his jets, that is for sure.


Enthusiasm and self-regard in one so young are just looking to be cured.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on June 20, 2009, 07:04:38 PM
Moose-stache.  Stove pip-ey hat.  242HOT4U.  I love this show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on June 21, 2009, 06:56:16 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 20, 2009, 05:06:25 PM
Quote from: hugman on June 20, 2009, 02:05:42 PM
Quote from: sleepyjack on June 20, 2009, 08:20:51 AM
Worst Moment: Vinny from Boston.

he needs to cool his jets, that is for sure.


Enthusiasm and self-regard in one so young are just looking to be cured.

As they will be, quite naturally, over time.  No need to expend any effort on it.  Let him (them) have this; it won't last.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 21, 2009, 01:29:43 PM
I can't believe nobody's mentioned PFT's getting hung up on.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 21, 2009, 01:58:13 PM
Quote from: hugman on June 21, 2009, 01:29:43 PM
I can't believe nobody's mentioned PFT's getting hung up on.



That was PFT?!

My ears are going...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MattJohnson on June 21, 2009, 01:59:26 PM
The sentence "I would like to show my child a mummy" almost made do a spit-take. And the run following it about it whether they also had vampires was fontastic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on June 21, 2009, 02:59:30 PM
One I saw today... P9YCHO
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 21, 2009, 03:30:00 PM
Quote from: JBillington on June 21, 2009, 02:59:30 PM
One I saw today... P9YCHO

Since when did a "9" look like an "S"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 21, 2009, 03:48:47 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on June 21, 2009, 01:58:13 PM
Quote from: hugman on June 21, 2009, 01:29:43 PM
I can't believe nobody's mentioned PFT's getting hung up on.



That was PFT?!

My ears are going...

yup. it's pretty much the same voice used for the character who wants to go cherry picking in the migrant worker fantasy camp bit on his album.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on June 21, 2009, 05:05:46 PM
Quote from: hugman on June 21, 2009, 03:48:47 PM
yup. it's pretty much the same voice used for the character who wants to go cherry picking in the migrant worker fantasy camp bit on his album.

Also, when he called in as Saul F. Tompkins, to talk with Seth Galifianakis.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on June 21, 2009, 06:22:38 PM
Quote from: MattJohnson on June 21, 2009, 01:59:26 PM
The sentence "I would like to show my child a mummy" almost made do a spit-take. And the run following it about it whether they also had vampires was fontastic.

What did Laurie's reply, "Only the ones that sparkle" mean?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Vini on June 21, 2009, 06:45:42 PM
Quote from: Sarah on June 21, 2009, 06:56:16 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 20, 2009, 05:06:25 PM
Quote from: hugman on June 20, 2009, 02:05:42 PM
Quote from: sleepyjack on June 20, 2009, 08:20:51 AM
Worst Moment: Vinny from Boston.

he needs to cool his jets, that is for sure.


Enthusiasm and self-regard in one so young are just looking to be cured.

As they will be, quite naturally, over time.  No need to expend any effort on it.  Let him (them) have this; it won't last.

Yea yea, I realize it's not a big deal about calling Tom now. I have anxiety (in general) though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on June 21, 2009, 06:49:06 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on June 21, 2009, 06:22:38 PM
Quote from: MattJohnson on June 21, 2009, 01:59:26 PM
The sentence "I would like to show my child a mummy" almost made do a spit-take. And the run following it about it whether they also had vampires was fontastic.

What did Laurie's reply, "Only the ones that sparkle" mean?

twilight - the vampires are sparkly in that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 21, 2009, 07:49:29 PM
Quote from: vini on June 21, 2009, 06:45:42 PM
Quote from: Sarah on June 21, 2009, 06:56:16 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 20, 2009, 05:06:25 PM
Quote from: hugman on June 20, 2009, 02:05:42 PM
Quote from: sleepyjack on June 20, 2009, 08:20:51 AM
Worst Moment: Vinny from Boston.

he needs to cool his jets, that is for sure.


Enthusiasm and self-regard in one so young are just looking to be cured.

As they will be, quite naturally, over time.  No need to expend any effort on it.  Let him (them) have this; it won't last.

Yea yea, I realize it's not a big deal about calling Tom now. I have anxiety (in general) though.

I gotta say, though, Vini, if you could have gotten your Dad on the phone, we mighta had something.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Vini on June 21, 2009, 08:42:36 PM
Quote from: hugman on June 21, 2009, 07:49:29 PM
Quote from: vini on June 21, 2009, 06:45:42 PM
Quote from: Sarah on June 21, 2009, 06:56:16 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 20, 2009, 05:06:25 PM
Quote from: hugman on June 20, 2009, 02:05:42 PM
Quote from: sleepyjack on June 20, 2009, 08:20:51 AM
Worst Moment: Vinny from Boston.

he needs to cool his jets, that is for sure.


Enthusiasm and self-regard in one so young are just looking to be cured.

As they will be, quite naturally, over time.  No need to expend any effort on it.  Let him (them) have this; it won't last.

Yea yea, I realize it's not a big deal about calling Tom now. I have anxiety (in general) though.

I gotta say, though, Vini, if you could have gotten your Dad on the phone, we mighta had something.

Or my little brother, he's this kid who's a wannabe gangsta. Maybe I should've gotten the girl I really like to talk to Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on June 21, 2009, 08:51:00 PM
Quote from: vini on June 21, 2009, 08:42:36 PM

Or my little brother, he's this kid who's a wannabe gangsta. Maybe I should've gotten the girl I really like to talk to Tom.

Hoo boy - And that would have ended well, how?? By her never again acknowledging your existence??
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 21, 2009, 09:19:44 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on June 21, 2009, 08:51:00 PM
Quote from: vini on June 21, 2009, 08:42:36 PM

Or my little brother, he's this kid who's a wannabe gangsta. Maybe I should've gotten the girl I really like to talk to Tom.

Hoo boy - And that would have ended well, how?? By her never again acknowledging your existence??

Now, see, I love this idea.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on June 21, 2009, 10:38:31 PM
Vampires sparkle in Twilight?  Sure, why not?  And werewolves glow, and creatures from Black Lagoons emit electromagnetic radiation, causing them to mess up electronic devices and credit cards.  And mummies poop everywhere.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on June 22, 2009, 01:30:58 AM
I'll be polishing my brush

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 22, 2009, 02:36:54 AM
Quote from: JBillington on June 21, 2009, 02:59:30 PM
One I saw today... P9YCHO

That is awful.

Growing up (and I'm talking when we were about 12 years old) my pal, Mike, dreamed of getting a license on his first car that would say PNSNV.  A 12 year old wanted this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Secret Original on June 22, 2009, 09:45:55 AM
Saw an H3 this morning the plates read HUMDVA.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on June 22, 2009, 09:52:16 AM
Quote from: Secret Original on June 22, 2009, 09:45:55 AM
Saw an H3 this morning the plates read HUMDVA.

Do you automatically get a vanity plate when you purchase a Hummer? I don't think I've ever seen a Hummer with a regular, non-vanity plate.

Poll question:

Which do you think is more common?

a) Hummer without a vanity plate
b) Prius with a McCain/Palin bumper or window sticker
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on June 22, 2009, 11:11:48 AM
There is a Hummer rolling around our town with plates that read PD CASH.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on June 22, 2009, 12:36:58 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on June 22, 2009, 11:11:48 AM
There is a Hummer rolling around our town with plates that read PD CASH.
Doesn't Petey rap under that name on weekends? P.D. CA$H?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 22, 2009, 12:43:29 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 22, 2009, 09:52:16 AM
Quote from: Secret Original on June 22, 2009, 09:45:55 AM
Saw an H3 this morning the plates read HUMDVA.

Do you automatically get a vanity plate when you purchase a Hummer? I don't think I've ever seen a Hummer with a regular, non-vanity plate.

Poll question:

Which do you think is more common?

a) Hummer without a vanity plate
b) Prius with a McCain/Palin bumper or window sticker

Choice A.

I have never seen a Prius with a McCain/Palin bumper/window sticker. In fact, I haven't seen any McCain/Palin bumper or window stickers since November. However, I have seen more than a few cars with Bush/Cheney '04 bumper stickers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on June 22, 2009, 01:07:35 PM
Quote from: TRG on June 22, 2009, 12:43:29 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 22, 2009, 09:52:16 AM
Quote from: Secret Original on June 22, 2009, 09:45:55 AM
Saw an H3 this morning the plates read HUMDVA.

Do you automatically get a vanity plate when you purchase a Hummer? I don't think I've ever seen a Hummer with a regular, non-vanity plate.

Poll question:

Which do you think is more common?

a) Hummer without a vanity plate
b) Prius with a McCain/Palin bumper or window sticker

Choice A.

I have never seen a Prius with a McCain/Palin bumper/window sticker. In fact, I haven't seen any McCain/Palin bumper or window stickers since November. However, I have seen more than a few cars with Bush/Cheney '04 bumper stickers.

There's a truck frequently parked on my block with the bumper sticker LUVYA DUBYA. And this is in Queens.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 22, 2009, 01:08:22 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 22, 2009, 09:52:16 AM
Quote from: Secret Original on June 22, 2009, 09:45:55 AM
Saw an H3 this morning the plates read HUMDVA.

Do you automatically get a vanity plate when you purchase a Hummer? I don't think I've ever seen a Hummer with a regular, non-vanity plate.

Poll question:

Which do you think is more common?

a) Hummer without a vanity plate
b) Prius with a McCain/Palin bumper or window sticker
i made these a couple years ago. Anyone want one?  I'm still sitting on a pile of 'em. PM me.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/ejhuggins/hummershirts.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on June 22, 2009, 08:06:26 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 22, 2009, 09:52:16 AM
Quote from: Secret Original on June 22, 2009, 09:45:55 AM
Saw an H3 this morning the plates read HUMDVA.

Do you automatically get a vanity plate when you purchase a Hummer? I don't think I've ever seen a Hummer with a regular, non-vanity plate.

Poll question:

Which do you think is more common?

a) Hummer without a vanity plate
b) Prius with a McCain/Palin bumper or window sticker

I've seen a Smart Car with a McCain bumper sticker rolling around State College, PA.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on June 22, 2009, 08:49:33 PM
Quote from: woodandiron on June 22, 2009, 08:06:26 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 22, 2009, 09:52:16 AM
Quote from: Secret Original on June 22, 2009, 09:45:55 AM
Saw an H3 this morning the plates read HUMDVA.

Do you automatically get a vanity plate when you purchase a Hummer? I don't think I've ever seen a Hummer with a regular, non-vanity plate.

Poll question:

Which do you think is more common?

a) Hummer without a vanity plate
b) Prius with a McCain/Palin bumper or window sticker

I've seen a Smart Car with a McCain bumper sticker rolling around State College, PA.

Smart Car with a Jesse Helms sticker.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on June 23, 2009, 06:29:14 AM
Quote from: TRG on June 21, 2009, 03:30:00 PM
Quote from: JBillington on June 21, 2009, 02:59:30 PM
One I saw today... P9YCHO

Since when did a "9" look like an "S"?

With the font used on British license plates, it kind of does. It's square and a 9 is basically an S with the upper gap joined up. Try http://www.no1showplates.co.uk/index_new.php (http://www.no1showplates.co.uk/index_new.php) to see what I mean.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 23, 2009, 02:29:14 PM
Not to steal Dave Barry's schtick, but "The Jowls of Gene Simmons" makes for a terrific band name, despite the probable resulting law suits.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on June 23, 2009, 04:57:31 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 23, 2009, 02:29:14 PM
Not to steal Dave Barry's schtick, but "The Jowls of Gene Simmons" makes for a terrific band name, despite the probable resulting law suits.

To avoid litigation, one could go with Gene's Jowls.  Or The Jowls of Gene.  Better yet, they could start a KISS/Gene Loves Jezebel cover band called Gene Loves Jowlsebel.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 23, 2009, 05:26:40 PM
Quote from: GeeOff on June 23, 2009, 04:57:31 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 23, 2009, 02:29:14 PM
Not to steal Dave Barry's schtick, but "The Jowls of Gene Simmons" makes for a terrific band name, despite the probable resulting law suits.

To avoid litigation, one could go with Gene's Jowls.  Or The Jowls of Gene.  Better yet, they could start a KISS/Gene Loves Jezebel cover band called Gene Loves Jowlsebel.

Win!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 23, 2009, 07:27:04 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 23, 2009, 05:26:40 PM
Quote from: GeeOff on June 23, 2009, 04:57:31 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 23, 2009, 02:29:14 PM
Not to steal Dave Barry's schtick, but "The Jowls of Gene Simmons" makes for a terrific band name, despite the probable resulting law suits.

To avoid litigation, one could go with Gene's Jowls.  Or The Jowls of Gene.  Better yet, they could start a KISS/Gene Loves Jezebel cover band called Gene Loves Jowlsebel.

Win!


I just assumed it was you Davey.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trotskie on June 24, 2009, 08:09:40 AM
(http://fotocache02.stormap.sapo.pt/fotostore02/fotos//c8/33/ee/2243368_0sTzD.jpeg)

Buy our CDs.



And T-shirts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on June 24, 2009, 10:37:02 AM
When Brushman was going after Tom and Tom said, "Get that toothbrush away from me!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ramsobot on June 24, 2009, 10:43:51 AM
I loved the "I'm psyching you out" conversation.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 24, 2009, 10:59:29 AM
Quote from: Ramsobot on June 24, 2009, 10:43:51 AM
I loved the "I'm psyching you out" conversation.

I thought that guy was hanging with Tom for a few minutes, then he just turned out to be another jerk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on June 24, 2009, 11:52:33 AM
Quote from: Trotskie on June 24, 2009, 08:09:40 AM
(http://fotocache02.stormap.sapo.pt/fotostore02/fotos//c8/33/ee/2243368_0sTzD.jpeg)

Buy our CDs.



And T-shirts.

Tom's voice inflection on "T-shirts" was so good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on June 24, 2009, 11:58:36 AM
Maybe my favorite Best Show moment ever?  Rex Brushman saying "God bless you" to me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on June 24, 2009, 02:24:25 PM
"Who doesn't want to hear a little Heaven 17 ?"

"Have you ever been naked outdoors Tom?" APMike

"Walking Tall with Gary Bussy, good movie"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on June 24, 2009, 06:58:40 PM
Live show.  Live show?!  LIVE SHOW!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on June 24, 2009, 07:09:21 PM
Quote from: Dorvid on June 24, 2009, 06:58:40 PM
Live show.  Live show?!  LIVE SHOW!

I KNOW.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on June 24, 2009, 08:49:12 PM
I enjoyed discussion of the "see ya later tape".

Also, I didn't get the joke earlier when someone called and said "Do you think Julie was at a Who show?" Ted and Tom both chuckled and Tom said "Too soon".. anyone explain?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on June 24, 2009, 08:54:31 PM
I guess the joke was that Julie could be seen as a Cincinnatian who could incite violence at a rock show. (The Who tragedy happened there)  
"Too soon" was a half-joke as it was 30 years ago but still a bit morbid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on June 24, 2009, 09:06:10 PM
Quote from: Dorvid on June 24, 2009, 08:54:31 PM
I guess the joke was that Julie could be seen as a Cincinnatian who could incite violence at a rock show. (The Who tragedy happened there)  
"Too soon" was a half-joke as it was 30 years ago but still a bit morbid.

That makes sense. Thanks for the explanation!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on June 24, 2009, 09:38:43 PM
I thought the "too soon" meant that it was too soon to this late Cincinnati rock'n'roll "incident" (that was the first time I have ever typed Cincinnati; I just stared at my keyboard before pounding out Cincanaty and having spell check help me out). I wish there were a Cliffs notes for every joke on the BS; I probably miss like 75%. Especially the encyclopedic rock lore that JW brings.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 24, 2009, 10:03:40 PM
Quote from: todbot on June 24, 2009, 09:38:43 PM
I thought the "too soon" meant that it was too soon to this late Cincinnati rock'n'roll "incident" (that was the first time I have ever typed Cincinnati; I just stared at my keyboard before pounding out Cincanaty and having spell check help me out). I wish there were a Cliffs notes for every joke on the BS; I probably miss like 75%. Especially the encyclopedic rock lore that JW brings.

They did a very special WKRP about it, even.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on June 24, 2009, 10:57:00 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 24, 2009, 10:03:40 PM
Quote from: todbot on June 24, 2009, 09:38:43 PM
I thought the "too soon" meant that it was too soon to this late Cincinnati rock'n'roll "incident" (that was the first time I have ever typed Cincinnati; I just stared at my keyboard before pounding out Cincanaty and having spell check help me out). I wish there were a Cliffs notes for every joke on the BS; I probably miss like 75%. Especially the encyclopedic rock lore that JW brings.

They did a very special WKRP about it, even.

ugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on June 25, 2009, 12:45:40 AM
"What's going on with your phone there? You calling from a whoopee cushion factory?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on June 25, 2009, 03:08:30 AM
this show was an absolute gem, summed up by mr. fraction at the end. "did that just happen?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 25, 2009, 05:31:47 AM
Best personal moment:  Getting a thumbs down for previously discussed on-the-job antics and NOT getting Heave-ho'd!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yaysarcasm on June 25, 2009, 06:41:15 AM
The Brusher's prolonged "whaaaaaaaaaatt?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on June 25, 2009, 10:48:42 AM
Quote from: hugman on June 25, 2009, 03:08:30 AM
this show was an absolute gem, summed up by mr. fraction at the end. "did that just happen?"

The show was so great. It had this incredible pacing and Tom just kept moving it forward; it just flew by without it ever seeming to happen. It was like talking with your friends while waiting for a movie and then realizing you talked for 3 hours and the movie is over.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on June 25, 2009, 04:14:13 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 24, 2009, 10:03:40 PM
Quote from: todbot on June 24, 2009, 09:38:43 PM
I thought the "too soon" meant that it was too soon to this late Cincinnati rock'n'roll "incident" (that was the first time I have ever typed Cincinnati; I just stared at my keyboard before pounding out Cincanaty and having spell check help me out). I wish there were a Cliffs notes for every joke on the BS; I probably miss like 75%. Especially the encyclopedic rock lore that JW brings.

They did a very special WKRP about it, even.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WKRP_in_Cincinnati_episodes#.22In_Concert.22_.282.2F11.2F80.29

I remember watching this as a kid and it really creeping me out.  As far as unsettling sitcom turns go, it's up there with that two-part episode of Diff'rent Strokes where the bicycle shop owner entertains Arnold and Dudley with dirty cartoons, shirtless wrestling, and a roofie bath.

Come to think of it, the bicycle shop owner was played by Gordon Jump...who was Mr Carlson on WKRP.  He was also in "A Dog's Tale" with David Bowe, who was in "A Few Good Men" with KEVIN BACON!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 25, 2009, 04:29:17 PM
Quote from: GeeOff on June 25, 2009, 04:14:13 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 24, 2009, 10:03:40 PM
Quote from: todbot on June 24, 2009, 09:38:43 PM
I thought the "too soon" meant that it was too soon to this late Cincinnati rock'n'roll "incident" (that was the first time I have ever typed Cincinnati; I just stared at my keyboard before pounding out Cincanaty and having spell check help me out). I wish there were a Cliffs notes for every joke on the BS; I probably miss like 75%. Especially the encyclopedic rock lore that JW brings.

They did a very special WKRP about it, even.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WKRP_in_Cincinnati_episodes#.22In_Concert.22_.282.2F11.2F80.29



I remember the station personnel were all crushed by what happened.


























































OH SNAP!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 25, 2009, 09:27:58 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 25, 2009, 04:29:17 PM
Quote from: GeeOff on June 25, 2009, 04:14:13 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 24, 2009, 10:03:40 PM
Quote from: todbot on June 24, 2009, 09:38:43 PM
I thought the "too soon" meant that it was too soon to this late Cincinnati rock'n'roll "incident" (that was the first time I have ever typed Cincinnati; I just stared at my keyboard before pounding out Cincanaty and having spell check help me out). I wish there were a Cliffs notes for every joke on the BS; I probably miss like 75%. Especially the encyclopedic rock lore that JW brings.

They did a very special WKRP about it, even.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WKRP_in_Cincinnati_episodes#.22In_Concert.22_.282.2F11.2F80.29



I remember the station personnel were all crushed by what happened.


























































OH SNAP!

Not to mention those turkeys. Was that the same episode?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on June 25, 2009, 11:46:02 PM
Spike must be getting deep into Weirdos Exposed
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on June 26, 2009, 12:23:37 AM
Fredericks = Crunch Berries!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 26, 2009, 01:35:46 AM
Two favourite parts:

1. Tom and Ted Leo discussing meeting Julie from Cincinatti in tones not unlike friends meeting a movie star
2. Referring to James Cromwell as Zephram Cochrane.

One thing I'm ashamed of:

1. Thinking "Waitasecond, that's not Iggy Pop, it's Fredericks" when he called himself James Osterberg. I have no excuse for recognizing that voice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on June 26, 2009, 02:43:05 AM
Fredericks is tops.  His discretion in calling is admirable as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on June 26, 2009, 06:32:32 AM
TL's Bill the Butcher was pretty good!

The Who-Julie from Cincinatti 1979 connection.

Mike from Chicago's mind games with Tom.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on June 26, 2009, 10:28:35 AM
Fredericks is always funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on June 26, 2009, 10:41:28 AM
He does a pretty decent Iggy Pop, too.  Maybe someone else can call in as Tom Waits and re-enact that scene from Coffee and Cigarettes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orangewhip on June 26, 2009, 02:58:44 PM
Amazing to see David Bowe mentioned!  Twinkie Wiener sandwich!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on June 26, 2009, 11:08:06 PM
Another great moment, Frank from Weehawken: "Hey Tom, do you want to cut me off while I'm saying..."     *CLICK*
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Snuggalo on June 27, 2009, 04:14:03 AM
(http://www.dearmitt.com/images/_subMono/oopsBerries.jpeg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 27, 2009, 04:15:42 AM
Quote from: Athrogate on June 26, 2009, 11:08:06 PM
Another great moment, Frank from Weehawken: "Hey Tom, do you want to cut me off while I'm saying..."     *CLICK*
Agreed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on June 27, 2009, 06:17:33 AM
That was a nice setup by Frank.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: methanolcereal on June 30, 2009, 11:28:34 PM
Things I liked:

Ted's Story, Mike in Brooklyn (or was it Brian? Sorry if you're here on the board), Michael Jackson bongs, and i thought tom hanging up on me at the end of the show was pretty funny, but that might just be because I was involved.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on June 30, 2009, 11:44:20 PM
The power hungry friend and the 25 million dollar budget in three days call was great (as were many others).



ps. I just saw Ted Leo on a "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" commercial ?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on July 01, 2009, 12:08:20 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on June 17, 2009, 02:17:17 PM
I also cracked up about the imaginary Superman comic where Lois Lane is smothered to death by his cape over a dispute involving a Dave Brubeck album.

Oh my god yes, I cracked up for like 10 minutes over this.  Just plain genius.  I also loved the Brushman visit last week and his postpunk/reverse-car-talk radio concept.  I also just read Rip It Up And Start Again, so getting to hear what Pigbag and Heaven 17 actually sounded like was a nice bonus.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on July 01, 2009, 12:14:20 AM
Oh yeah, and this was from a couple of weeks ago I think, but I've been thinking of that bit about neglected monsters ("you know who really got the short end of the stick?  The Creature from the Black Lagoon") over and over again and laffing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Come on, Jason on July 01, 2009, 01:48:08 AM
"What was the name of the robot from The Jeffersons?  Marge?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on July 01, 2009, 04:26:31 AM
Quote from: Dorvid on July 01, 2009, 01:48:08 AM
"What was the name of the robot from The Jeffersons?  Marge?"

that perked my ears because she (Jean Vander Pyle - voice of Rosy the Robit and also Wilma Flintstone, amongst others) is a not so distant cousin.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Parties on July 01, 2009, 03:56:40 PM
Loved the MJ-dancin' prisoner getting indignant about Tom's ignorance of The Ring magazine, and his quick dismission of the offense Tom took to his use of "midgets".  A one-two punch worthy of coverage in the aforementioned periodical.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on July 01, 2009, 04:29:08 PM
I was very impressed with the quality of calls on topic last night. More so than usual, there were some great stories.

Ramsey and his April Fool's prank.
Spoony and the guy that smashes computers.
Jon and his scheming daughter
TL and the Yale/Harvard game
plus the "faking a sick" / Arthur Lee is fucking insane twofer at the end.

Nice work, callers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on July 02, 2009, 05:57:18 AM
Fredericks for Mayor of New Port Richie

I Know Problems
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on July 02, 2009, 08:30:26 AM
“I’m here now, yakking with your sorry ass!” -- "Disco" Ben Vollrath.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on July 02, 2009, 10:13:55 AM
Oh man, so much great stuff. Tom's Ramsey/Randy bit nearly had me falling out of my chair, "Hey, hey! Ho ho! Everybody go, go! We're gonna party tonight!", "wait, what?!", and the Mike in Brooklyn/Andy from LA double-threat was bananas.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on July 02, 2009, 10:23:32 AM
Just so everyone knows I did *not* sell dirty water dogs. Ewww.

The Ramsey/Randy thing cracked me up...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: methanolcereal on July 02, 2009, 06:48:23 PM
Probably should have asked earlier, but was Disco Ben the only Newbridge this week?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on July 03, 2009, 10:45:46 AM
"Coupla brace faces back there telling you to hurry?"

I murdered that quote, but you know the real one was hilarious...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hoboken Brian on July 03, 2009, 05:50:35 PM
Quote from: methanolcereal on June 30, 2009, 11:28:34 PM
Things I liked:

Ted's Story, Mike in Brooklyn (or was it Brian? Sorry if you're here on the board), Michael Jackson bongs, and i thought tom hanging up on me at the end of the show was pretty funny, but that might just be because I was involved.

I forget if it was Mike; I can confirm it wasn't me. I've only called once. It's rare that I get a chance to listen live and have anything for the topic.

(Exception: Martin Short, but I would have been hung up on.)

On topic: Randy in Greenpoint's April Fool's story was terrific.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on July 03, 2009, 07:47:43 PM
Tom's impression of an electric jug.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 04, 2009, 12:47:15 AM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on July 03, 2009, 07:47:43 PM
Tom's impression of an electric jug.

That should go in the next opening montage.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: geneparmesan on July 04, 2009, 03:01:24 PM
Best: Teddy Rockstar's impression of the uncouth British stagehand, "If you start 30 seconds late, I'm gonna give it to you man!"

Worst: Jesse Thorpe's attempt to turn the show into Tom, Jesse Go. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Satchm0 on July 04, 2009, 04:51:14 PM
I went crazy over the Frank Maudsley call-back
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on July 05, 2009, 03:02:39 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on July 04, 2009, 12:47:15 AM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on July 03, 2009, 07:47:43 PM
Tom's impression of an electric jug.

That should go in the next opening montage.

Speaking of which, I took the plunge on the 13th Floor Elevators boxset last night. Something tells me the whole "4000 copies worldwide" thing is a ruse, because there's no way I should've gotten my hands on one if it's actually true. I'm not cool enough! Maybe I stole David Fricke's copy.

Anyways, last week's show was a delight! It's rare that the callers approach greatness the way that they did this last show. Other than that first mutant, everyone had a fun and interesting story. Of course, the callers couldn't have stepped up as they did without a great topic, and "Going South" is one of the greats, right up there with "The Five People You Least Want To Have Dinner With" and "Who's the Dumbest Member of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young?"

And what can I say about the Wurster call? It was absolute perfection.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 05, 2009, 03:57:59 PM
I missed 'the 5 people you least want to have dinner with'. That would require a lot of thought.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on July 08, 2009, 11:42:17 AM
Todd Palin's lewd description of the fireworks:

"...John Wilkes Booth's ankle...into a basket of wet fudge."

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AndrewVDill on July 08, 2009, 11:51:00 AM
More talk about a live Best Show.  The anticipation is killing me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on July 08, 2009, 12:16:04 PM
Best Part: Tom describing Michael Jackson as a 'poor (or sad) mutant'... and Mike's barely audible laughter in the background during a prolonged pause.

Worst Part: Having Jay Leno represent us Boston Trash. Conan is, and always has been our favorite son on late night TV.

(http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/09Dafew47Eftx/610x.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on July 08, 2009, 12:32:59 PM
Quote from: sleepyjack on July 08, 2009, 12:16:04 PM
Best Part: Tom describing Michael Jackson as a 'poor (or sad) mutant'... and Mike's barely audible laughter in the background during a prolonged pause.

Worst Part: Having Jay Leno represent us Boston Trash. Conan is, and always has been our favorite son on late night TV.


I'm not the biggest fan of Boston, but I don't think it deserves to be tarred as the "birthplace" of Jay Leno either.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 08, 2009, 02:03:20 PM
Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on July 08, 2009, 11:42:17 AM
Todd Palin's lewd description of the fireworks:

"...John Wilkes Booth's ankle...into a basket of wet fudge."



Seconded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on July 08, 2009, 04:05:54 PM
best part: Todd Palin exploiting the charity of The State to support PFFF.
worst part: my part in supporting PFFF*









* http://twitter.com/iAmBaronVonTito/status/2537899360
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 08, 2009, 05:01:44 PM
Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on July 08, 2009, 11:42:17 AM
Todd Palin's lewd description of the fireworks:

"...John Wilkes Booth's ankle...into a basket of wet fudge."



The "audio dropouts" made it even more amusing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on July 08, 2009, 05:12:24 PM
TOMS JACK BLACK IMPRESSION!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on July 08, 2009, 05:46:53 PM
Tom: "I like The Offspring...They're kinda like a punk Sugar Ray."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Erik on July 08, 2009, 10:26:51 PM
tombstone wizard
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Erik on July 08, 2009, 10:29:29 PM
also the whole situation with the robert wagner call guy. had me cracking up at my work computer.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on July 09, 2009, 12:23:04 AM
Tom plugging my show...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on July 09, 2009, 11:46:44 AM
Robert Wagner in 2004:

(http://photos.upi.com/story/t/67a3e503ff1c916663e5d2ebd1ff4c87/Wagner-Woods-drowning-accidental.jpg)

"Are you sure he didn't mean Morton Downey Jr.?"

(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTQ5MTY3NjI1M15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTYwMjIwNjY1._V1._CR0,0,267,267_SS100_.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on July 09, 2009, 12:48:26 PM
Quote from: Erik in Portland on July 08, 2009, 10:29:29 PM
also the whole situation with the robert wagner call guy. had me cracking up at my work computer.

I love that the guy clarified to try and make it sound better, but only went back a few years.

When I think of Robert Wagner, i think of that totally shady reverse mortgage commercial.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on July 09, 2009, 09:01:17 PM
"Thank you, Archie!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on July 09, 2009, 09:41:35 PM
Quote from: Erik in Portland on July 08, 2009, 10:26:51 PM
tombstone wizard
That whole call was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on July 10, 2009, 09:04:10 AM
"... a cracking good time!" ~ Roosevelt, T.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on July 10, 2009, 09:19:29 AM
Tom's imagining Jay Leno looking around his airplane hangar full of cars: "Meh...I'll be dead soon. Can't wait 'till I'm dead...Why am I here again? Gonna do another concert."  (Cut to Jay Leno performing at concert) "Bill Clinton..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on July 10, 2009, 10:32:13 AM
Quote from: Pete Velcro on July 10, 2009, 09:19:29 AM
Tom's imagining Jay Leno looking around his airplane hangar full of cars: "Meh...I'll be dead soon. Can't wait 'till I'm dead...Why am I here again? Gonna do another concert."  (Cut to Jay Leno performing at concert) "Bill Clinton..."

That floored me, too. Really mean/dark, but totally deserved.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 10, 2009, 10:35:58 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on July 10, 2009, 10:32:13 AM
Quote from: Pete Velcro on July 10, 2009, 09:19:29 AM
Tom's imagining Jay Leno looking around his airplane hangar full of cars: "Meh...I'll be dead soon. Can't wait 'till I'm dead...Why am I here again? Gonna do another concert."  (Cut to Jay Leno performing at concert) "Bill Clinton..."

That floored me, too. Really mean/dark, but totally deserved.

Yeah - If I got stuck behind Jay Leno driving one of his Model Ts to work in the morning I would be totally pissed. The top speed has to be like what, the same as a John Deere riding mower? It's the most self indulgent thing ever.

Christina
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 10, 2009, 10:54:38 AM
The saga of spelling Drennen's name, and Tom's consistency with his newly discovered pronunciation, had me giggling mightily.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on July 10, 2009, 12:46:10 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on July 10, 2009, 09:04:10 AM
"... a cracking good time!" ~ Roosevelt, T.

Hilarious!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 11, 2009, 06:50:07 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on July 09, 2009, 12:48:26 PM
When I think of Robert Wagner, i think of that totally shady reverse mortgage commercial.

I think of Alexander Mundy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yaysarcasm on July 11, 2009, 03:37:52 PM
What band did Tom say not to sleep on? The digits?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 11, 2009, 03:54:41 PM
Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on July 10, 2009, 12:46:10 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on July 10, 2009, 09:04:10 AM
"... a cracking good time!" ~ Roosevelt, T.

Hilarious!


I thought his TR was one of his more accurate impressions, especially since wax cylinders are most of what we seem to have to go on.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jouster on July 11, 2009, 04:10:40 PM
Quote from: yaysarcasm on July 11, 2009, 03:37:52 PM
What band did Tom say not to sleep on? The digits?

Didjits.  Paycheque mentioned The Offspring covering "Killboy Powerhead," which is on the Didjits album Hornet Pinata.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on July 11, 2009, 09:08:02 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on July 10, 2009, 10:54:38 AM
The saga of spelling Drennen's name, and Tom's consistency with his newly discovered pronunciation, had me giggling mightily.

YES.  How was he saying it?  Djernigan?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 11, 2009, 11:47:55 PM
I am so very happy I've never heard The Offspring's version of 'Killboy Powerhead'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on July 12, 2009, 04:07:46 AM
Quote from: todd on July 08, 2009, 05:12:24 PM
TOMS JACK BLACK IMPRESSION!

I have listened to the episode three times and still can't find this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 12, 2009, 07:50:17 AM
Quote from: Groteface Killah on July 11, 2009, 09:08:02 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on July 10, 2009, 10:54:38 AM
The saga of spelling Drennen's name, and Tom's consistency with his newly discovered pronunciation, had me giggling mightily.

YES.  How was he saying it?  Djernigan?

I think there were more nis.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on July 12, 2009, 07:07:29 PM
The second Mike from Chicago v. Tom showdown. I could not tell if it was him or not.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on July 13, 2009, 01:08:55 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on July 12, 2009, 04:07:46 AM
Quote from: todd on July 08, 2009, 05:12:24 PM
TOMS JACK BLACK IMPRESSION!

I have listened to the episode three times and still can't find this.

at around 2:29 in the podcast, you dunce.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on July 13, 2009, 01:12:40 PM
dont worry, steve.  i missed this also.

although, i listen at work where i am surrounded by numerous distractions so there's my excuse. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on July 13, 2009, 01:28:34 PM
TS: "Tom 2, Mike from Chicago..."

MFC: "I can't wait to ---"

TS: "ZERO!"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on July 13, 2009, 01:32:43 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on July 13, 2009, 01:12:40 PM
dont worry, steve.  i missed this also.

although, i listen at work where i am surrounded by numerous distractions so there's my excuse. 

DONT CODDLE HIM
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on July 13, 2009, 01:35:39 PM
I also liked how the girl who couldn't operate a radio is gonna make films.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on July 13, 2009, 06:47:56 PM
Tom's list of Steve Coogan stuff to watch was a high point for me.  There's a lot here I haven't seen. 

Here are Tom's suggestions:
I'm Alan Partridge season 1
Saxondale season 1
Coogan's Run
Tony Ferrino Phenomenon
I'm Alan Partridge season 2
Saxondale season 2
Sunshine
Paul and Pauline Calf's Cheese and Ham Sandwich

More?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on July 13, 2009, 07:09:29 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on July 13, 2009, 06:47:56 PM
Tom's list of Steve Coogan stuff to watch was a high point for me.  There's a lot here I haven't seen. 

Here are Tom's suggestions:
I'm Alan Partridge season 1
Saxondale season 1
Coogan's Run
Tony Ferrino Phenomenon
I'm Alan Partridge season 2
Saxondale season 2
Sunshine
Paul and Pauline Calf's Cheese and Ham Sandwich

More?

Haha! I was jotting these down too, as Tom was listing them.

I started watching Saxondale based on his recommendation. It took me a couple of episodes to adjust to the pace of the show but I am sold now. I found the theme music very endearing too. The one thing that I don't like about this show is that it's only 2 seasons.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on July 14, 2009, 01:33:56 AM
I was going to go back and re-listen to get a copy of that list. Thanks Fletcher!

I was hesitant to start watching Saxondale because I really only know Coogan as Alan Partridge and I love Alan Partridge, but I started watching it because of Tom's praise and I'm really enjoying it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on July 14, 2009, 07:27:59 AM
Yeah, same here.  I only know the perfection of Alan Partridge and am afraid of some other character he does tainting that.  Even when Coogan is doing interviews in the Alan Partridge character he's amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiHWmgf31iA

and getting annoyed at the audience:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGVE24EoB1c&feature=related

But Steve Coogan in other things, like 24 Hour Party People was pretty awesome too and I'm definitely going to check out the stuff Tom mentioned.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on July 14, 2009, 08:54:00 AM
Quote from: fletcher munson on July 13, 2009, 06:47:56 PM
More?

THE DAY TODAY.

Coog's not the focal point of it, mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZIJTdesJ8o
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on July 14, 2009, 09:34:54 AM
The Cooger is quite good in a very different, mostly not funny at all way in the movie Happy Endings.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: eastgrandforks on July 14, 2009, 09:37:13 AM
Steve Coogan is pretty good in the recent film version of Tristam Shandy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on July 14, 2009, 10:49:47 AM
Quote from: eastgrandforks on July 14, 2009, 09:37:13 AM
Steve Coogan is pretty good in the recent film version of Tristam Shandy.

the only reason i watched this movie was because laurence sterne is my all-time favorite author.  in turn, i enjoyed steve coogan mellencamp.  however, i cant believe no one has mentioned his stirring role in Night at the Museum.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on July 14, 2009, 12:10:50 PM
I wasn't a fan of the movie but Coogan opposite Alfred Molina in Coffee and Cigarettes was really funny to me. His reversal at the end is great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on July 14, 2009, 01:45:46 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on July 14, 2009, 12:10:50 PM
I wasn't a fan of the movie but Coogan opposite Alfred Molina in Coffee and Cigarettes was really funny to me. His reversal at the end is great.

i love that you mentioned this, BPH, because there wasnt much i liked about Coffee and Cigarettes but this was one of the scenes i enjoyed thoroughly and did in fact laugh during. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 14, 2009, 06:38:22 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on July 14, 2009, 12:10:50 PM
I wasn't a fan of the movie but Coogan opposite Alfred Molina in Coffee and Cigarettes was really funny to me. His reversal at the end is great.

Agreed, one of the high points of C&C to be sure, although I could take or leave most of that film also.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on July 19, 2009, 12:05:33 PM
Thanks for all the Coogan suggestions.  Just finished season 1 of Saxondale and about to begin season 2.  Needless to say, it's the shit.  DFK, please tell me you're down with Saxondale.  This character is a prog rock fan's dream.  The show begins with a Jethro Tullish intro and ends with Hocus Pocus by Focus.  Saxondale is into, oh, Dark Side of The Moon, early Genesis...Have you seen it?  It's a giggle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 19, 2009, 04:33:31 PM
Never heard of Saxondale, but it sounds fun.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: joe s on July 21, 2009, 04:50:39 PM
I'm very disappointed in you, mister "First Dude."  You too, Willow. (http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2009/07/palin-speech-edit-200907?currentPage=2)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 21, 2009, 11:38:11 PM
The whole show was great. Probably the funniest one I've heard and that's saying something.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on July 22, 2009, 12:09:34 AM
The discussion of "The Gathering of the Juggalos" was the hardest I've laughed at anything in probably a couple of years. I literally had tears streaming down my face. I have a couple of reformed juggalo friends that I might just play it for. Absolutely classic stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on July 22, 2009, 12:18:08 AM
The magic continues to exist in the comments on the YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNe11E_KiAk

"U know I got nothing but love for ICP and the fam but imma straight say man they aint even real anymore ICP let the money get to their heads they forgot why they started"

"To anybody who says ICP aint real, and their money is going to their heads, I suggest going to the Gathering and confronting them on this issue at their seminar."

"believe me. i will be there, and i will def do exactly that."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 22, 2009, 12:34:35 AM
Quote from: chad from oregon on July 22, 2009, 12:18:08 AM
The magic continues to exist in the comments on the YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNe11E_KiAk

"U know I got nothing but love for ICP and the fam but imma straight say man they aint even real anymore ICP let the money get to their heads they forgot why they started"

"To anybody who says ICP aint real, and their money is going to their heads, I suggest going to the Gathering and confronting them on this issue at their seminar."

"believe me. i will be there, and i will def do exactly that."

It's about time someone called them on thier bullshit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rasmussen on July 22, 2009, 01:15:19 AM
Quote from: chad from oregon on July 22, 2009, 12:18:08 AM
The magic continues to exist in the comments on the YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNe11E_KiAk

"U know I got nothing but love for ICP and the fam but imma straight say man they aint even real anymore ICP let the money get to their heads they forgot why they started"

"To anybody who says ICP aint real, and their money is going to their heads, I suggest going to the Gathering and confronting them on this issue at their seminar."

"believe me. i will be there, and i will def do exactly that."
Sounds like someone's looking forward to the Beach Boys BBQ Blowout Bash Blast!

I had a couple of really close friends who became ICP fans at the end of highschool.  They stopped listening (I think) but still became insufferable people whom I don't talk to anymore.  I've been exposed to far too much of that music due to spending time with those people, and I think it's fair to hold a grudge over having been forced to listen to ICP.

Anyway, tonight's show was a definite W.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on July 22, 2009, 02:00:20 AM
Quote from: TacoSmith on July 22, 2009, 12:09:34 AM
The discussion of "The Gathering of the Juggalos" was the hardest I've laughed at anything in probably a couple of years. I literally had tears streaming down my face.

I won't say years, because that 6 hour Best Show had some pretty damn funny moments too, but I had tears running down my cheeks tonight for sure.

We just had some juggalo construction workers come into my dayjob the other day, and I cannot wait to play this for my coworkers now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on July 22, 2009, 02:20:50 AM
In retrospect, I'm embarrassed that I called in...I sounded like an dope, but to be fair my head was swollen from laughing so hard at PFT and The Kid going off about this fest. That was just nuts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on July 22, 2009, 02:37:11 AM
"Maybe I'll shove my boss"



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on July 22, 2009, 02:54:30 AM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on July 22, 2009, 02:20:50 AM
In retrospect, I'm embarrassed that I called in...I sounded like an dope, but to be fair my head was swollen from laughing so hard at PFT and The Kid going off about this fest. That was just nuts.

From my point of view you didn't sound like a dope.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on July 22, 2009, 07:45:22 AM
The whole show was truly above and beyond this week, but Darren from work checking in was particularly amazing. It just caught me as such a completely well rounded bit with so little fat to spare. A boat full of white power cassettes getting blown up by a rocket launcher? The Smash Palace, Half Foods, "cheeba", the toidy and Carl Coins... it was a beautiful masterpiece to my ears.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on July 22, 2009, 08:15:33 AM
Was that the same Darren that shakes his money maker to that greasy funk?

 Whole show was great. PFT in studio is always a treat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pete on July 22, 2009, 08:25:27 AM
There were extended periods where I was doing nothing but slamming my hands on the table in uncontrollable laughter.  The part about the helicopter pilot doing one ride and then just leaving KILLED me.

I also really enjoyed the solid 30 seconds of Tom and Paul just laughing on air.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 22, 2009, 09:23:39 AM
Best moment for me:  Boosh next week!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on July 22, 2009, 10:29:36 AM
Quote from: pete on July 22, 2009, 08:25:27 AM
I also really enjoyed the solid 30 seconds of Tom and Paul just laughing on air.

PFT has infectious laughter; it's always a treat when he's in the studio. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on July 22, 2009, 10:39:49 AM
I couldn't listen live but i had tears of laughter listening this AM on the train into work.

This past weekend I saw a brand new BMW with a license plate of "KORNCHCK" and a modified psychopathic records logo (to be a 'lette and not a 'lo) on the rear window. Incidentally it was parked in front of a building that houses VH1 offices and in the past I've bumped into and said hello to PFT at the exact place where the vehicle was parked.

It's like a nic cage movie or something.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 22, 2009, 12:04:56 PM
What is an analogue I might have heard to ICP music?  Because I will never listen to these guys, even for a second.  It's like a no-clown-badge of honor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 22, 2009, 12:07:16 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 22, 2009, 12:04:56 PM
What is an analogue I might have heard to ICP music?  Because I will never listen to these guys, even for a second.  It's like a no-clown-badge of honor.

Yeah, I need some kind of yardstick too. Anyone, anyone?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 22, 2009, 12:09:50 PM
Imagine getting a root canal without receiving anesthetic beforehand.

WRT to juggalos, I've encountered them in the past and they are a unique breed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on July 22, 2009, 12:21:59 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on July 22, 2009, 12:07:16 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 22, 2009, 12:04:56 PM
What is an analogue I might have heard to ICP music?  Because I will never listen to these guys, even for a second.  It's like a no-clown-badge of honor.

Yeah, I need some kind of yardstick too. Anyone, anyone?

They're slightly better than KISS. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 22, 2009, 12:59:33 PM
Man, after watching that video, there is no way I'm going anywhere near that place.  Southern Illinois is rednecky enough without wrasslin and clowns.  We should have the TOM Conference then, though.  Not too far from there is a nice monestary with a retreat/conference center.  We could even ride canoes from one site to the other, I think. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 22, 2009, 01:00:05 PM
Quote from: Regular Joe on July 22, 2009, 07:45:22 AM
The whole show was truly above and beyond this week, but Darren from work checking in was particularly amazing. It just caught me as such a completely well rounded bit with so little fat to spare. A boat full of white power cassettes getting blown up by a rocket launcher? The Smash Palace, Half Foods, "cheeba", the toidy and Carl Coins... it was a beautiful masterpiece to my ears.

Another non-Juggalo moment: when Tom was shocked to hear that MJ, Farrah & Ed McMahon all died, but he did hear of Billy Mays' passing. That was good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 22, 2009, 01:18:42 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on July 22, 2009, 12:59:33 PM
Man, after watching that video, there is no way I'm going anywhere near that place.

That video was pure hilarity - one of the morons in ICP is going on and on about how there's this awesome vibe in the air because it's all love & family when you come to the gathering, and then the video cuts to the stupidest violence and prankery you've ever seen. He actually equates Juggalos going to the gathering with Muslims going to Mecca.

And if the music that's constantly playing throughout is ICP, well, I guess it sounds like a bunch of idiots scream-rapping their best B Real impression overtop of a Limp Biskit record.

Also, I love it when guys like this come up with their own word for ladyparts. Almost as clever as Dane Cook's SuperFinger.

Edit: I'm listening to the archive (office door pushed shut) and the Mecca thing came up on the show - must've been in a giggly haze and didn't hear that last night.

Also, it appears that you can pick up passes for this thing at your nearest Hot Topic.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on July 22, 2009, 01:23:57 PM
I'm glad I watched the entire thing so I could be informed "there's lots of sex in the air." 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 22, 2009, 01:28:18 PM
I love how first the announcer and then the hosts (?) couldn't really give a damn about it.  I might have to rewatch it.  I think I missed the ladyparts bit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on July 22, 2009, 01:50:54 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 22, 2009, 12:04:56 PM
What is an analogue I might have heard to ICP music?  Because I will never listen to these guys, even for a second.  It's like a no-clown-badge of honor.

It's like if bad 80's wrasslers all started putting out rap albums, sans any tongue-in-cheekedness something like that may have actually had.

We picked the ICP station on Pandora at work the other day, for laughs, and couldn't even get over 2 songs. It was just fake affected muppet voices, rapping about riding around with "faygo and fat bitches" in their cars.














In other words, totally awesome. Who else is going? Ninjas and ninjettes, I can't hear you!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on July 22, 2009, 02:21:44 PM
by the way "Shangri-La" is the 6th joker's card of the dark carnival. Duh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 22, 2009, 02:42:54 PM
Quote from: Chris L on July 22, 2009, 12:21:59 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on July 22, 2009, 12:07:16 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 22, 2009, 12:04:56 PM
What is an analogue I might have heard to ICP music?  Because I will never listen to these guys, even for a second.  It's like a no-clown-badge of honor.

Yeah, I need some kind of yardstick too. Anyone, anyone?

They're slightly better than KISS. 



WRONG!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 22, 2009, 02:46:12 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 22, 2009, 02:42:54 PM
Quote from: Chris L on July 22, 2009, 12:21:59 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on July 22, 2009, 12:07:16 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 22, 2009, 12:04:56 PM
What is an analogue I might have heard to ICP music?  Because I will never listen to these guys, even for a second.  It's like a no-clown-badge of honor.

Yeah, I need some kind of yardstick too. Anyone, anyone?

They're slightly better than KISS. 



WRONG!

Yeah, neither Violent J or Shaggy 2 Dope have the mic skills of Paul Stanley.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stephen on July 22, 2009, 02:52:09 PM
I wonder if the Love Train Hay Rides are being operated by Haystak.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chris v on July 22, 2009, 03:02:18 PM
Vacationing in the great beach town of Camden, NJ.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on July 22, 2009, 03:08:36 PM
man, this was one for the ages. I was literally punching my fridge because i was laughing so hard and trying to catch my breath. and also because my fridge had it coming.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on July 22, 2009, 03:12:45 PM
Coolio's totally slummin' it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 22, 2009, 03:39:42 PM
Has he really not done anything since Gangsta's Paradise that they could have used to introduce him?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 22, 2009, 03:59:12 PM
I don't think so, Pastor Josh.

BTW, if anyone's interested (and you can deal with poor formatting), you can read Jimmie Walker's views on the defining issues of our time here:

http://www.dynomitejj.com/views.asp (http://www.dynomitejj.com/views.asp)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on July 22, 2009, 04:07:20 PM
The entire discussion about the Gathering of the Juggalos has to be, easy, one of the top three Paul/Tom conversations ever. The whole "helicopter rides" scenario is one for the ages.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 22, 2009, 04:30:06 PM
Quote from: Stupornaut on July 22, 2009, 04:07:20 PM
The entire discussion about the Gathering of the Juggalos has to be, easy, one of the top three Paul/Tom conversations ever. The whole "helicopter rides" scenario is one for the ages.

I liked how they kept cracking up like it was the first time they'd heard it every time the phrase "helicopter rides" went past on the commercial.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben from wilmington on July 22, 2009, 04:33:43 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 22, 2009, 04:30:06 PM
Quote from: Stupornaut on July 22, 2009, 04:07:20 PM
The entire discussion about the Gathering of the Juggalos has to be, easy, one of the top three Paul/Tom conversations ever. The whole "helicopter rides" scenario is one for the ages.

I liked how they kept cracking up like it was the first time they'd heard it every time the phrase "helicopter rides" went past on the commercial.

Well the announcer delivered it with such kindred aplomb it was impossible not to laugh. Sounds like he's talking to elementary schoolers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stephen on July 22, 2009, 06:53:20 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on July 22, 2009, 03:39:42 PM
Has he really not done anything since Gangsta's Paradise that they could have used to introduce him?

Coolio performed the theme song for the Nickelodeon program Keenan and Kel and he starred in an Oxygen channel reality program called Coolio's rules.  He also appeared in the Sci Fi original movie, Pterodactyl.  Those hosts could have shown Coolio a little more respect.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 22, 2009, 08:45:13 PM
Quote from: TRG on July 22, 2009, 03:59:12 PM
I don't think so, Pastor Josh.

BTW, if anyone's interested (and you can deal with poor formatting), you can read Jimmie Walker's views on the defining issues of our time here:

http://www.dynomitejj.com/views.asp (http://www.dynomitejj.com/views.asp)

Aw, man.  He's not insane.  He's not well-infomred, but I was hoping for batshit crazy.  Still, why would he think anyone would care what he has to say about Sonia Sotomayor?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 22, 2009, 09:05:30 PM
Oh, you want batshit crazy. Then go read the angry diatribes on Charlie Daniels' website.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on July 22, 2009, 09:22:37 PM
Quote from: stephen on July 22, 2009, 06:53:20 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on July 22, 2009, 03:39:42 PM
Has he really not done anything since Gangsta's Paradise that they could have used to introduce him?

Coolio performed the theme song for the Nickelodeon program Keenan and Kel and he starred in an Oxygen channel reality program called Coolio's rules.  He also appeared in the Sci Fi original movie, Pterodactyl.  Those hosts could have shown Coolio a little more respect.

and he was on an episode or two of Arliss.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on July 22, 2009, 09:35:03 PM
re: the gathering:  "You get a hotdog with clown makeup dripping on it..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on July 22, 2009, 11:12:29 PM
Quote from: erechoveraker on July 22, 2009, 02:00:20 AM
Quote from: TacoSmith on July 22, 2009, 12:09:34 AM
The discussion of "The Gathering of the Juggalos" was the hardest I've laughed at anything in probably a couple of years. I literally had tears streaming down my face.

We just had some juggalo construction workers come into my dayjob the other day, and I cannot wait to play this for my coworkers now.

How did you know they were juggalos? Were their faces painted?

And I laughed 'til I cried, my sides hurt, and I nearly peed my pants. Too funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on July 22, 2009, 11:33:40 PM
hard to pick a highlight, but probably the part where they discovered that butterbean would be there. him AND haystack.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on July 22, 2009, 11:49:20 PM
The highlight was when PFT said he would have the helicopter fly over the fresh ass comedy tent so he could puke on it.

I think ICP wears make up on stage to hide their identities so they don't get beat up on the street for making awful music.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on July 23, 2009, 12:18:40 AM
I will forever cherish the point where they talked about the likelihood of the helicopter rides being manned by a juggalo pilot who "learned" how to fly through "some video game". The upside-down crash into the motocross track with a horrified JJ looking on was the moment where I thought I hurt some internal organs in my abdomen.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on July 23, 2009, 12:47:40 AM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on July 22, 2009, 03:39:42 PM
Has he really not done anything since Gangsta's Paradise that they could have used to introduce him?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NFhjR6hYMQ[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on July 23, 2009, 01:04:31 AM
The year-by-year rundown of previous "gatherings" is... well, it's about what you would expect: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gathering_of_the_Juggalos

"Much like the previous year, hundreds of fans charged the main stage during Insane Clown Posse's performance. However, this time the group was forced to flee the stage before it collapsed."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan B on July 23, 2009, 01:10:13 AM
I'm watching A Family Underground and about ten minutes in my hometown gets a shout out. Great. I hope I don't know anyone in this, or should I?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on July 23, 2009, 01:50:45 AM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on July 22, 2009, 11:12:29 PM
How did you know they were juggalos? Were their faces painted?

Oh I wish. Not quite that trifecta, but they both had hatchetman shirts on, and one had a hatchetman tattoo on his arm. I think I'm in the clear to assume from that.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 23, 2009, 10:51:33 AM
Quote from: TacoSmith on July 23, 2009, 12:47:40 AM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on July 22, 2009, 03:39:42 PM
Has he really not done anything since Gangsta's Paradise that they could have used to introduce him?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NFhjR6hYMQ[/youtube]

Admittedly, I didn;t watch the clip, but if the face in the still is what Coolio looks like now, then using Gangsta's Paradise verges on false advertizing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on July 23, 2009, 11:12:03 AM
Quote from: chad from oregon on July 23, 2009, 01:04:31 AM
The year-by-year rundown of previous "gatherings" is... well, it's about what you would expect: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gathering_of_the_Juggalos

"Much like the previous year, hundreds of fans charged the main stage during Insane Clown Posse's performance. However, this time the group was forced to flee the stage before it collapsed."

did you see the list of things they cant bring to hatchet landing?

Restricted Things
* Glass containers, and glass of any kind
* Video camcorders (not allowed at concerts, wrestling, seminars, or autograph signings)
* Paintball guns
* Animals of any kind
* Paint (other than the kind that goes on your face)
* Weapons or other dangerous objects
* Large kegs of beer, and excessive amounts of alcohol (personal supply only)
* Distribution of promotional material except for bands actually performing
* Nitrous tanks
* Fireworks
* Woodworking tools
* Anything that makes others faint, duck or vomit
* Underwear that fails to cover your crack


All cars entering Hatchet Landing and the Parking Lot will be visually inspected to search for the above listed items.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on July 23, 2009, 11:41:03 AM
Wow, if I can't huff anything there I'm certainly not going.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on July 23, 2009, 11:45:33 AM
So much for my crackless underwear too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 23, 2009, 12:37:27 PM
Okay, Tom challenged me to work Cake vs. Pie into a sermon.  I take this very, very seriously.  However, it has been so long since I've heard the routine that I can't remember much about it.  To be honest, I'm not even sure I have heard it or if I've just heard people talking about it.  I searched for a clip of it on line, but I can't ind one.  Can anyone point me anywhere?  I don't think I'm violating forum rules with this, but if I am, mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.  Thanks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on July 23, 2009, 12:51:44 PM
Quote
Anything that makes others faint, duck or vomit


I thought that was the whole point of this thing!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on July 23, 2009, 05:08:27 PM
The juggalo thing was so great it made me forget about another classic moment. When Paul and Tom were talking about that guy that was "thinking" about following Tom on twitter. "Kids, get in here, we've got to talk about something."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on July 23, 2009, 06:30:39 PM
After listening to the show 2 1/2 times now, the only potential "worst" for the "best/worst" thread: Without question, the insecure dude with his own loose grasp of the English language desperate to know if "America can handle a show about the English language".

And for a Juggalo-free "best": Tom crowning Spike as the new Walter Cronkite.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on July 23, 2009, 06:37:25 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on July 23, 2009, 06:30:39 PM
After listening to the show 2 1/2 times now, the only potential "worst" for the "best/worst" thread: Without question, the insecure dude with his own loose grasp of the English language desperate to know if "America can handle a show about the English language".

And for a Juggalo-free "best": Tom crowning Spike as the new Walter Cronkite.

Tom even gave him the answer he was clearly looking for--"all the Sheep-ple in this country won't get it!"--and he still wasn't satisfied. He was so adamant that it actually made it a good call, in a perverse, Spike-esque way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 23, 2009, 06:46:52 PM
Quote from: TacoSmith on July 23, 2009, 05:08:27 PM
The juggalo thing was so great it made me forget about another classic moment. When Paul and Tom were talking about that guy that was "thinking" about following Tom on twitter. "Kids, get in here, we've got to talk about something."

I missed that on the broadcast.  I nearly drove into a ditch listening to that today.  "We're not following Rachael Maddow any more.  This is a dicision your mother and I made together.  Also, we're not going on vacation this year."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on July 23, 2009, 08:12:56 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on July 23, 2009, 12:37:27 PM
Okay, Tom challenged me to work Cake vs. Pie into a sermon.  I take this very, very seriously.  However, it has been so long since I've heard the routine that I can't remember much about it.  To be honest, I'm not even sure I have heard it or if I've just heard people talking about it.  I searched for a clip of it on line, but I can't ind one.  Can anyone point me anywhere?  I don't think I'm violating forum rules with this, but if I am, mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.  Thanks.

Isn't that bit on his 'Impersonal' cd. If not, maybe on Driven to Drink.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on July 23, 2009, 09:42:40 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 22, 2009, 12:04:56 PM
What is an analogue I might have heard to ICP music?  Because I will never listen to these guys, even for a second.  It's like a no-clown-badge of honor.

It's just depressingly low-quality southern rap with a bunch of inside references to soda. I think the fan base is just a ton of culture starved, poor southern kids. 

The ad copy for the long infomercial is mind blowing.  When the spokeswoman, who's exerting every ounce of her will pretending to be an ICP fan, does the hoot thing, I almost can't watch. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 23, 2009, 10:17:50 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Stop it with the self-loathing, Dave-O.  At least on this topic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 23, 2009, 10:45:20 PM
It would be interesting to do an anthropological study of ICP fans. They have their own culture, their own dialect, their own style of dress, and their own idiosyncrasies.

Woop woop!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on July 23, 2009, 10:50:34 PM
From the moment Tom mentioned something about the "Tom conference" (or TomFest or Tomstock or whatever it turns out to be) taking place at the same time as the Juggalo "family reunion"*, I have been unable to shake the image of two rival summer camps separated only by a lake.

Of course, with all "summer camps on a lake" stories, there is bound to be a forbidden love going on in the background. Any volunteers for a shot at romance with a Juggalo or Juggalette?

And just where would Larry fit in with all of it?

*which in my sudden fascination with learning all that I can about the Juggalos, I seem to keep finding as a frequent term for the gathering.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on July 23, 2009, 11:19:51 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on July 23, 2009, 10:50:34 PM
From the moment Tom mentioned something about the "Tom conference" (or TomFest or Tomstock or whatever it turns out to be) taking place at the same time as the Juggalo "family reunion"*, I have been unable to shake the image of two rival summer camps separated only by a lake.

Of course, with all "summer camps on a lake" stories, there is bound to be a forbidden love going on in the background. Any volunteers for a shot at romance with a Juggalo or Juggalette?

And just where would Larry fit in with all of it?

*which in my sudden fascination with learning all that I can about the Juggalos, I seem to keep finding as a frequent term for the gathering.

Would Larry have to spend 4 days floating in a canoe anchored in the middle of the lake listening to some weird hybrid mix of ICP and Ted Leo, Kottonmouth Kings and Aimee Mann, Jimmy Walker and Patton Oswalt?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on July 23, 2009, 11:22:12 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 23, 2009, 10:17:50 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Stop it with the self-loathing, Dave-O.  At least on this topic.

I'm not a huge rap fan in general, so I was allowing for the possibility of there being some good southern rap, or at least some with a bit of production value. ICP's music sounds like it was done on a casio. I mainly just wanted to get across that I feel for the young fans of this group, emphasis on the word young.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on July 24, 2009, 12:08:18 AM
I was honored to get a shout-out for my (Dorvid's) awesome new username.  Tom once laughed on-air at one of my old AST usernames, too, so apparently I excel at picking internet aliases.  Yeah, I'm bragging.

"I'm not made of intelligence.  I do the best I can." ---reeleyes
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: methanolcereal on July 24, 2009, 12:30:34 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Hey, I like UGK and Outkast. And Weezy and Ludacris have some (emphasis on the "some) good stuff.

But, yeah, a lot of it is trash.

EDIT: Forgot that last caveat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on July 24, 2009, 12:40:26 AM
Quote from: methanolcereal on July 24, 2009, 12:30:34 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Hey, I like UGK and Outkast. And Weezy and Ludacris have some (emphasis on the "some) good stuff.

But, yeah, a lot of it is trash.

EDIT: Forgot that last caveat.

I used to do music and film reviews and one time got a press pack from Suburban Noize records that included Big B, Hed PE, Potluck and southern "swamp" rapper The Dirtball. I wrote the reviews and then quit reviewing music.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on July 24, 2009, 12:55:43 AM
Quote from: methanolcereal on July 24, 2009, 12:30:34 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Hey, I like UGK and Outkast. And Weezy and Ludacris have some (emphasis on the "some) good stuff.

But, yeah, a lot of it is trash.

EDIT: Forgot that last caveat.
Also shout outs to Goodie Mob, Geto Boys, Devin the Dude, and Killer Mike. And guilty pleasures Young Jeezy and Slim Thug.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jouster on July 24, 2009, 05:13:46 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on July 23, 2009, 08:12:56 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on July 23, 2009, 12:37:27 PM
Okay, Tom challenged me to work Cake vs. Pie into a sermon.  I take this very, very seriously.  However, it has been so long since I've heard the routine that I can't remember much about it.  To be honest, I'm not even sure I have heard it or if I've just heard people talking about it.  I searched for a clip of it on line, but I can't ind one.  Can anyone point me anywhere?  I don't think I'm violating forum rules with this, but if I am, mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.  Thanks.

Isn't that bit on his 'Impersonal' cd. If not, maybe on Driven to Drink.

Nope and nope.  It should appear on his forthcoming second album, and possibly on his DVD/special, but for now, it is not available.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on July 24, 2009, 07:21:27 AM
Quote from: TacoSmith on July 24, 2009, 12:55:43 AM
Quote from: methanolcereal on July 24, 2009, 12:30:34 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Hey, I like UGK and Outkast. And Weezy and Ludacris have some (emphasis on the "some) good stuff.

But, yeah, a lot of it is trash.

EDIT: Forgot that last caveat.
Also shout outs to Goodie Mob, Geto Boys, Devin the Dude, and Killer Mike. And guilty pleasures Young Jeezy and Slim Thug.

And Bubba Sparxxx, who is hell of underappreciated. Not to mention that he got booed offstage so heavily by Juggalos at one of their Gatherings Thereof that they named a booed-off-the-stage award after him, therefore immediately putting him on the side of Good Music.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Satchm0 on July 24, 2009, 04:18:11 PM
Speaking of Geto Boys, why is Scarface at this!?

Anyway, best part of the show was the ICP fan purposely getting fired for shoving his boss.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 24, 2009, 06:42:42 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 23, 2009, 10:17:50 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Stop it with the self-loathing, Dave-O.  At least on this topic.

YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME

Wait, are you?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 24, 2009, 09:22:03 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 24, 2009, 06:42:42 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 23, 2009, 10:17:50 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Stop it with the self-loathing, Dave-O.  At least on this topic.

YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME

Wait, are you?


It depends.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 24, 2009, 09:46:34 PM
I was surprised there was no mention of tattooing tents at the Juggalo thing. Juggalos are all about high-regret ink if they're about anything.

(http://www.zhippo.com/MikeDevriesTattoosHOSTED/images/gallery/icp.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on July 24, 2009, 09:52:12 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on July 24, 2009, 09:46:34 PM
I was surprised there was no mention of tattooing tents at the Juggalo thing. Juggalos are all about high-regret ink if they're about anything.

(http://www.zhippo.com/MikeDevriesTattoosHOSTED/images/gallery/icp.jpg)


The tattoo artist is obviously talented. Why would he want this in his portfolio?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 24, 2009, 10:19:25 PM
A guy's gotta eat.

Agreed though, shame to see a guy's skills put to waste like that.

Quote from: Reeleyes on July 24, 2009, 09:52:12 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on July 24, 2009, 09:46:34 PM
I was surprised there was no mention of tattooing tents at the Juggalo thing. Juggalos are all about high-regret ink if they're about anything.

(http://www.zhippo.com/MikeDevriesTattoosHOSTED/images/gallery/icp.jpg)


The tattoo artist is obviously talented. Why would he want this in his portfolio?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on July 24, 2009, 11:30:13 PM
Quote from: Jouster on July 24, 2009, 05:13:46 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on July 23, 2009, 08:12:56 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on July 23, 2009, 12:37:27 PM
Okay, Tom challenged me to work Cake vs. Pie into a sermon.  I take this very, very seriously.  However, it has been so long since I've heard the routine that I can't remember much about it.  To be honest, I'm not even sure I have heard it or if I've just heard people talking about it.  I searched for a clip of it on line, but I can't ind one.  Can anyone point me anywhere?  I don't think I'm violating forum rules with this, but if I am, mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.  Thanks.

Isn't that bit on his 'Impersonal' cd. If not, maybe on Driven to Drink.

Nope and nope.  It should appear on his forthcoming second album, and possibly on his DVD/special, but for now, it is not available.

I just relistened to Impersonal. I guess I've got my food bits confused. I was thinking stromboli.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 25, 2009, 10:20:29 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 24, 2009, 09:22:03 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 24, 2009, 06:42:42 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 23, 2009, 10:17:50 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Stop it with the self-loathing, Dave-O.  At least on this topic.

YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME

Wait, are you?


It depends.

If you're my boss, you're doing a really lousy job.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 25, 2009, 01:46:51 PM
Quote from: Sarah on July 25, 2009, 10:20:29 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 24, 2009, 09:22:03 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 24, 2009, 06:42:42 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 23, 2009, 10:17:50 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Stop it with the self-loathing, Dave-O.  At least on this topic.

YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME

Wait, are you?


It depends.

If you're my boss, you're doing a really lousy job.


I've added your feedback to my 360 Degree Performance Review.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on July 25, 2009, 04:38:00 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on July 24, 2009, 11:30:13 PM
Quote from: Jouster on July 24, 2009, 05:13:46 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on July 23, 2009, 08:12:56 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on July 23, 2009, 12:37:27 PM
Okay, Tom challenged me to work Cake vs. Pie into a sermon.  I take this very, very seriously.  However, it has been so long since I've heard the routine that I can't remember much about it.  To be honest, I'm not even sure I have heard it or if I've just heard people talking about it.  I searched for a clip of it on line, but I can't ind one.  Can anyone point me anywhere?  I don't think I'm violating forum rules with this, but if I am, mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.  Thanks.

Isn't that bit on his 'Impersonal' cd. If not, maybe on Driven to Drink.

Nope and nope.  It should appear on his forthcoming second album, and possibly on his DVD/special, but for now, it is not available.

I just relistened to Impersonal. I guess I've got my food bits confused. I was thinking stromboli.

It's on the rare, food-themed "Impersonal and the Pizzas" 7."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on July 25, 2009, 05:38:56 PM
Quote from: Chris L on July 25, 2009, 04:38:00 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on July 24, 2009, 11:30:13 PM
Quote from: Jouster on July 24, 2009, 05:13:46 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on July 23, 2009, 08:12:56 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on July 23, 2009, 12:37:27 PM
Okay, Tom challenged me to work Cake vs. Pie into a sermon.  I take this very, very seriously.  However, it has been so long since I've heard the routine that I can't remember much about it.  To be honest, I'm not even sure I have heard it or if I've just heard people talking about it.  I searched for a clip of it on line, but I can't ind one.  Can anyone point me anywhere?  I don't think I'm violating forum rules with this, but if I am, mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.  Thanks.

Isn't that bit on his 'Impersonal' cd. If not, maybe on Driven to Drink.

Nope and nope.  It should appear on his forthcoming second album, and possibly on his DVD/special, but for now, it is not available.

I just relistened to Impersonal. I guess I've got my food bits confused. I was thinking stromboli.

It's on the rare, food-themed "Impersonal and the Pizzas" 7."

Can PFT do an entire food album or did he have to bring in Jim Gaffigan to fill in the gaps?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostchosen on July 25, 2009, 06:09:41 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNe11E_KiAk[/youtube]

This is so much better than the short version that Tom talked about.  It's 15 minutes of sheer incredible stupidity.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on July 25, 2009, 06:28:37 PM
Hey, wasn't there a longer video about the Gathering of the Juggalos somewhere?!! Someone should post it?!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 25, 2009, 06:31:21 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 25, 2009, 01:46:51 PM
Quote from: Sarah on July 25, 2009, 10:20:29 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 24, 2009, 09:22:03 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 24, 2009, 06:42:42 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 23, 2009, 10:17:50 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Stop it with the self-loathing, Dave-O.  At least on this topic.

YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME

Wait, are you?


It depends.

If you're my boss, you're doing a really lousy job.


I've added your feedback to my 360 Degree Performance Review.

Glad I could contribute to a well-rounded appraisal.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on July 25, 2009, 07:40:27 PM
Quote from: Martin on July 25, 2009, 06:28:37 PM
Hey, wasn't there a longer video about the Gathering of the Juggalos somewhere?!! Someone should post it?!!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgcAiaKP_Zc[/youtube]

The whole thing is on youtube. I just finished it as research for my "Tom and Paul go to The Gathering of the Juggalos" fan fiction peice that I now regret starting due to the fact I just wasted 1 1/2 hours of my life watching this S-hit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on July 26, 2009, 03:16:29 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on July 25, 2009, 07:40:27 PM
Quote from: Martin on July 25, 2009, 06:28:37 PM
Hey, wasn't there a longer video about the Gathering of the Juggalos somewhere?!! Someone should post it?!!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgcAiaKP_Zc[/youtube]

The whole thing is on youtube. I just finished it as research for my "Tom and Paul go to The Gathering of the Juggalos" fan fiction peice that I now regret starting due to the fact I just wasted 1 1/2 hours of my life watching this S-hit.
I don't even need to play this clip (though I'm sure I will anyway) - that single frame seems to say waaa-aa-aaaa-aaay more than  enough.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on July 26, 2009, 01:33:04 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on July 26, 2009, 03:16:29 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on July 25, 2009, 07:40:27 PM
Quote from: Martin on July 25, 2009, 06:28:37 PM
Hey, wasn't there a longer video about the Gathering of the Juggalos somewhere?!! Someone should post it?!!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgcAiaKP_Zc[/youtube]

The whole thing is on youtube. I just finished it as research for my "Tom and Paul go to The Gathering of the Juggalos" fan fiction peice that I now regret starting due to the fact I just wasted 1 1/2 hours of my life watching this S-hit.
I don't even need to play this clip (though I'm sure I will anyway) - that single frame seems to say waaa-aa-aaaa-aaay more than  enough.

Turns out Juggalos are just like regular people except they start every sentence with "Muthaf***in" and end every sentence with "and sh*t".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on July 26, 2009, 02:20:14 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on July 26, 2009, 01:33:04 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on July 26, 2009, 03:16:29 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on July 25, 2009, 07:40:27 PM
Quote from: Martin on July 25, 2009, 06:28:37 PM
Hey, wasn't there a longer video about the Gathering of the Juggalos somewhere?!! Someone should post it?!!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgcAiaKP_Zc[/youtube]

The whole thing is on youtube. I just finished it as research for my "Tom and Paul go to The Gathering of the Juggalos" fan fiction peice that I now regret starting due to the fact I just wasted 1 1/2 hours of my life watching this S-hit.
I don't even need to play this clip (though I'm sure I will anyway) - that single frame seems to say waaa-aa-aaaa-aaay more than  enough.

Turns out Juggalos are just like regular people except they start every sentence with "Muthaf***in" and end every sentence with "and sh*t".

Don't forget the "Woot woot!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on July 26, 2009, 05:04:12 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on July 25, 2009, 07:40:27 PM
Quote from: Martin on July 25, 2009, 06:28:37 PM
Hey, wasn't there a longer video about the Gathering of the Juggalos somewhere?!! Someone should post it?!!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgcAiaKP_Zc[/youtube]

The whole thing is on youtube. I just finished it as research for my "Tom and Paul go to The Gathering of the Juggalos" fan fiction peice that I now regret starting due to the fact I just wasted 1 1/2 hours of my life watching this S-hit.
In pt 6 of this thing, a guy carves another guy's forehead up with a switchblade, and the carvee falls backwards in a bloody mess while the whimsical sounds of the helicopter rides are heard in the not too distant background.  Yes, Ice T, some people want it hard, some want it harder.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 26, 2009, 07:54:27 PM
Some will Jugg, all will pay.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 27, 2009, 05:38:08 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on July 26, 2009, 05:04:12 PM
In pt 6 of this thing, a guy carves another guy's forehead up with a switchblade, and the carvee falls backwards in a bloody mess while the whimsical sounds of the helicopter rides are heard in the not too distant background.  Yes, Ice T, some people want it hard, some want it harder.

I watched this stupid thing early yesterday morning while waiting for laundry to dry. Even though I would swear to myself I wasn't going to watch the next part, I kept watching. Then I decided I had to see what these two donkey dicks looked like with out make up.

So when I went to find something, I found -- of course -- mug shots from when they and their crew got into a fight at -- of course -- Waffle House. Just like Kid Rock!

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt191/Aunt1eChr1st1na/Mugshot__insane_clown_posse.jpg)

Some of those guys are from the other dumb bands in the Psychopathic Records Family. I think all of these guys are basically in all of the bands, they just change clown make up and/or wrap a different bandana around their head.

So what is it with these white rapper douchebags from Michigan who get in fights at the Waffle House?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on July 27, 2009, 06:10:37 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on July 27, 2009, 05:38:08 PM
So what is it with these white rapper douchebags from Michigan who get in fights at the Waffle House?

whether theyre from MI or not is irrelevant.  the mere thought of that entire culture makes me sick to my stomach.  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on July 27, 2009, 06:23:26 PM
oh, Madrox!

Madrox explains it all. They're all the same interchangeable "clown"! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Madrox
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 27, 2009, 06:37:26 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on July 27, 2009, 06:10:37 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on July 27, 2009, 05:38:08 PM
So what is it with these white rapper douchebags from Michigan who get in fights at the Waffle House?

whether theyre from MI or not is irrelevant.  the mere thought of that entire culture makes me sick to my stomach.  

Well, there's definitely a weird strain of very aggressive rap dudes from MI, now granted, 95% of them are in the ICP family. And since MI's economy has been in the turlet for some time I figure there's a connection - there's a contingent of young and resentful guys  that don't have anything to occupy themselves with except to get drunk and be destructive. I lived there for 2 1/2 yrs and going to shows there was often ... interesting. But I don't really want to quibble all that much Baron! Ultimately yeah, the whole thing is gross.

I'm not sure I'm explaining myself very well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MattJohnson on July 28, 2009, 05:24:45 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on July 27, 2009, 06:23:26 PM
oh, Madrox!

Madrox explains it all. They're all the same interchangeable "clown"! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Madrox

You've made me so happy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: FrankFromWeehawken on July 28, 2009, 11:21:28 PM
my favorite line...

"looks like your up Juggalo Creek without a Faygo"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: methanolcereal on July 28, 2009, 11:32:49 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on July 27, 2009, 06:23:26 PM
oh, Madrox!

Madrox explains it all. They're all the same interchangeable "clown"! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Madrox

I gotta start reading comics again. I forgot how much I loved that Peter David X-Factor book when is started.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on July 29, 2009, 12:17:10 AM
"Is there anything that will placate this ape?"
I am getting that tattooed on my right arm (the left one is already pretty crowded with my Amish 4 Lyfe tat).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on July 29, 2009, 12:29:49 AM
(http://x818.com/junk/aimmeemann.jpg)
Nihilist
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on July 29, 2009, 12:42:48 AM
Haha! That was a fun story. I never knew.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on July 29, 2009, 01:02:46 AM
"Hey, my ninja"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on July 29, 2009, 02:52:57 AM
Quote from: Pete Velcro on July 23, 2009, 11:22:12 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 23, 2009, 10:17:50 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Stop it with the self-loathing, Dave-O.  At least on this topic.

I'm not a huge rap fan in general, so I was allowing for the possibility of there being some good southern rap, or at least some with a bit of production value. ICP's music sounds like it was done on a casio. I mainly just wanted to get across that I feel for the young fans of this group, emphasis on the word young.

I grew up a rap fan, I speak it as my native tongue. Let me tell you southern rap is the worst fucking shit ever. It has been the dominant stylistic mover in rap for the past 10 years. If you didn't like rap before, this is that but with 100 times more suck added to it all with a lilting provincial accent.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: FrankFromWeehawken on July 29, 2009, 07:37:06 AM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on July 29, 2009, 02:52:57 AM
Quote from: Pete Velcro on July 23, 2009, 11:22:12 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 23, 2009, 10:17:50 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Stop it with the self-loathing, Dave-O.  At least on this topic.

I'm not a huge rap fan in general, so I was allowing for the possibility of there being some good southern rap, or at least some with a bit of production value. ICP's music sounds like it was done on a casio. I mainly just wanted to get across that I feel for the young fans of this group, emphasis on the word young.

I grew up a rap fan, I speak it as my native tongue. Let me tell you southern rap is the worst fucking shit ever. It has been the dominant stylistic mover in rap for the past 10 years. If you didn't like rap before, this is that but with 100 times more suck added to it all with a lilting provincial accent.



I agree T.E.   There was a time in the late 90's early 00's when I was worried that it would be overtaken by the midwest movement of Nelly and company, but it turns out my fears were much, much much worse.  With respect to Outkast, Devin the Dude, Scarface and maybe one or two others who have been doing it for years, I can not listen to anything else south of Washington D.C.  Unfortunately though where Hip Hop is right now, New York and the West Coast have mostly been slacking as well.

Oh and I forgot to add, in an associated story here is a recent article on the fall of southern rapper Mike Jones (the guy who used to give his cell phone number as a gimmick):

http://www.houstonpress.com/2009-07-23/music/mike-jones-who/
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on July 29, 2009, 11:20:18 AM
i disagree.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on July 29, 2009, 11:37:25 AM
The mention of "Shagland Todd Dope" just made my morning.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on July 29, 2009, 11:59:56 AM
everything larry the perv does is gold and he should have his own show and it should be 24 hours long and be broadcast 7 days a week
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on July 29, 2009, 12:07:54 PM
I let out a little gasp when Aimee called whatever that was "retarded", I think she was talking about that speaking german scene.

Also, the entire Juggalo call was great. Playing that at work this weekend, since we've all been on an ICP hate lately. There are shockingly a lot of Juggalo's in Seattle, I had no idea or never noticed or something, but wow.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on July 29, 2009, 12:47:21 PM
Quote from: erechoveraker on July 29, 2009, 12:07:54 PM
I let out a little gasp when Aimee called whatever that was "retarded", I think she was talking about that speaking german scene.

Boy you're a delicate little flower, huh?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on July 29, 2009, 01:01:34 PM
Quote from: erechoveraker on July 29, 2009, 12:07:54 PM
I let out a little gasp when Aimee called whatever that was "retarded", I think she was talking about that speaking german scene.

Also, the entire Juggalo call was great. Playing that at work this weekend, since we've all been on an ICP hate lately. There are shockingly a lot of Juggalo's in Seattle, I had no idea or never noticed or something, but wow.
I am so going to be keeping my eyes peeled next month when I'm in Seattle. Sadly, I will be up there on the 9th and 10th - just as the Juggalofest is wrapping up.

Then again, I'm sure that there will be plenty of heartbroken Juggalos and Juggalettes who are not allowed to leave the state sticking around to keep mall food courts populated.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on July 29, 2009, 01:11:07 PM
Quote from: todd on July 29, 2009, 12:47:21 PM
Boy you're a delicate little flower, huh?

YES.

Quote from: chad from oregon on July 29, 2009, 01:01:34 PM
I am so going to be keeping my eyes peeled next month when I'm in Seattle. Sadly, I will be up there on the 9th and 10th - just as the Juggalofest is wrapping up.

I think every day is a Juggalofest for most of these unemployed jerks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on July 29, 2009, 01:12:08 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on July 29, 2009, 11:37:25 AM
The mention of "Shagland Todd Dope" just made my morning.

+1


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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MikeInManhattan on July 29, 2009, 02:23:22 PM
(http://foodfrenzy.freedomblogging.com/files/2007/08/guyfieri1.JPG)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lambgravy/jsmile.jpg)

I agree with whatever Frank From Weehawken says at all times - including his unflinching stance on creationism...

<above modified>
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 29, 2009, 02:26:28 PM
I always enjoy Frank from Weehawken's calls. His insight is valued.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 29, 2009, 11:12:44 PM
Who would win in a gangfight, Juggalos or Bugaloos?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AndrewVDill on July 29, 2009, 11:18:55 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 29, 2009, 11:12:44 PM
Who would win in a gangfight, Juggalos or Bugaloos?

Everyone else?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on July 29, 2009, 11:34:48 PM
How do we know that that fake Guy Fieri at the baseball game was not, in fact, Violent J? Apologies to any minds that have just been blown.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MikeInManhattan on July 30, 2009, 01:29:42 PM
TacoSmith,
Upon reading that I had to sit down. And since I was already sitting, I just fell asleep in my chair.

MikeFromM*nh*tt*n
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on July 30, 2009, 02:12:53 PM
Quote from: TacoSmith on July 29, 2009, 11:34:48 PM
How do we know that that fake Guy Fieri at the baseball game was not, in fact, Violent J? Apologies to any minds that have just been blown.
Woot woot, dere.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AndrewVDill on July 30, 2009, 04:38:08 PM
Is the juggalo call Woot woot! or Woop woop!?  It says something about my life that the answer to this question is important to me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 30, 2009, 04:43:23 PM
Google results:

231,000 for "woo"
140,000 for "woop"
80,500 for "woot"

"Woo" is the most logical.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on July 30, 2009, 05:34:00 PM
Quote from: TRG on July 29, 2009, 02:26:28 PM
I always enjoy Frank from Weehawken's calls. His insight is valued.

 I swear he, or a guy who sounded exactly like him, a couple years ago and under a different name said he wanted to mug Tom when he didn't like what Tom said to him about selling off all of his Apple stock. Ever since then I always cringe and feel uncomfortable when I hear his calls.

 It was a topic about people's biggest regrets, I believe. I'll try to look for it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on July 30, 2009, 05:50:43 PM
Quote from: orator on July 30, 2009, 05:34:00 PM
Quote from: TRG on July 29, 2009, 02:26:28 PM
I always enjoy Frank from Weehawken's calls. His insight is valued.

 I swear he, or a guy who sounded exactly like him, a couple years ago and under a different name said he wanted to mug Tom when he didn't like what Tom said to him about selling off all of his Apple stock. Ever since then I always cringe and feel uncomfortable when I hear his calls.

 It was a topic about people's biggest regrets, I believe. I'll try to look for it.

no, youre right.  even Tom mistook Frank for the Apple stock guy. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on July 30, 2009, 06:02:22 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on July 30, 2009, 05:50:43 PM
Quote from: orator on July 30, 2009, 05:34:00 PM
Quote from: TRG on July 29, 2009, 02:26:28 PM
I always enjoy Frank from Weehawken's calls. His insight is valued.

 I swear he, or a guy who sounded exactly like him, a couple years ago and under a different name said he wanted to mug Tom when he didn't like what Tom said to him about selling off all of his Apple stock. Ever since then I always cringe and feel uncomfortable when I hear his calls.

 It was a topic about people's biggest regrets, I believe. I'll try to look for it.

no, youre right.  even Tom mistook Frank for the Apple stock guy. 

That was just last year, wasn't it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: FrankFromWeehawken on July 30, 2009, 07:35:11 PM
It was within the last year or so that I did get accused of being the guy who threatened Tom (probably because I have really only been a FoT for about the last year or so as I am an extremely late bloomer).  I actually think this was brought up before in a previous thread (if not on this thread already).  As I said in alt.conspiracies.FrankFromWeehawken on usenet, it wasn't me who made the threat.  Sure the urge may come over me when I get accused of doing "material" when I call but I have yet to take the phone conversations to that next level.


Shout out to Mike from Manhattan on uncovering possibly the scandal of the century with those two images.

--FFW
Quote from: amiright?? on July 30, 2009, 06:02:22 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on July 30, 2009, 05:50:43 PM
Quote from: orator on July 30, 2009, 05:34:00 PM
Quote from: TRG on July 29, 2009, 02:26:28 PM
I always enjoy Frank from Weehawken's calls. His insight is valued.

 I swear he, or a guy who sounded exactly like him, a couple years ago and under a different name said he wanted to mug Tom when he didn't like what Tom said to him about selling off all of his Apple stock. Ever since then I always cringe and feel uncomfortable when I hear his calls.

 It was a topic about people's biggest regrets, I believe. I'll try to look for it.

no, youre right.  even Tom mistook Frank for the Apple stock guy.  

That was just last year, wasn't it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 30, 2009, 07:47:53 PM
Quote from: FrankFromWeehawken on July 30, 2009, 07:35:11 PM
And really TRG, my calls make you cringe and feel uncomfortable?  It's a phone call, not a trip to the clinic.

Ummm...it wasn't me that said that Frank.

Quote from: TRG on July 29, 2009, 02:26:28 PM
I always enjoy Frank from Weehawken's calls. His insight is valued.

And the post by orator in response to what I said.

Quote from: orator on July 30, 2009, 05:34:00 PM
I swear he, or a guy who sounded exactly like him, a couple years ago and under a different name said he wanted to mug Tom when he didn't like what Tom said to him about selling off all of his Apple stock. Ever since then I always cringe and feel uncomfortable when I hear his calls.

 It was a topic about people's biggest regrets, I believe. I'll try to look for it.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on July 30, 2009, 08:00:24 PM
 Yeah, it was me. And yeah, a creep who threatens someone and then later acts chummy to him is cringe-worthy to me.

 Anyways, glad it's not you. If you're not lying, or have selective amnesia, or have rageouts, or are a drunk and have blackouts, or are a drunk and have rage-blackouts
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: FrankFromWeehawken on July 30, 2009, 08:03:00 PM
TRG 100 apologies for my mistake.  I have since corrected my post.  Please forgive me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 30, 2009, 08:08:05 PM
No problem, Frank.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on July 30, 2009, 08:08:42 PM
Frank Hussein Weehawken, if you're really not that guy, you'll show us your and his ORIGINAL birth certificates SIGNED BY DOCTORS so we can compare them.  What are you hiding?

Until then, pardon me if have my doubts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 30, 2009, 08:10:26 PM
These damn birthers are everywhere!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on July 30, 2009, 09:01:18 PM
Quote from: cmunny on July 29, 2009, 02:23:22 PM
(http://foodfrenzy.freedomblogging.com/files/2007/08/guyfieri1.JPG)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lambgravy/jsmile.jpg)

I agree with whatever Frank From Weehawken says at all times - including his unflinching stance on creationism...

<above modified>

Nice work.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on July 30, 2009, 10:35:36 PM
PFT, I believe, had raised the question two weeks ago as to just who comprised the "and many more" referring to the 120-some additional acts at the Gathering.

I present to you directly from JuggaloWorld.net:
--
HOW YOU CAN PERFORM AT GOTJ: Sooo, you're a Juggalo and got a your own band/group or your an artist by your lonesome, I'm sure you're wondering how you could possibly get the chance to perform at the 10th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos, correct? Well according to JuggaloGathering.com, the time is now here to send in your shit for that chance to play for the Juggalos! All you have to do is send an email to music@juggalogathering.com and include the following:
WHEN SUBMITTING INCLUDE:
1. Information about you/band/group and your music.
2. Include some photos
3. Mention some names you've worked with and/or places you've played at.
4. Attach some tracks (mp3s) or a link where your music can be heard.
5. Don't forget your phone number and any other contact information.
6. And finally ... do your best to convince them that YOU DESERVE a spot on stage!

That's not all, there are rules ... yes, of course there are rules and you best follow them!
RULES
1. We will not reply to your email or answer your questions—you just gotta freak it hard! You will be contacted by phone if we have a place for you. Do not call or contact us about performance slots! We will contact you.
2. Performers selected through this submission process will not get compensation or free admission to the Gathering. You will get a chance to prove yourself and get noticed.
3. We make no guarantees regarding which stage you will play, or what timeslot you will get. More info on the stage setup this year will be coming soon.
4. We will be accepting submissions until we announce a cutoff point, which will be determined soon. We will also announce when all slots have been filled—the point at which we will no longer be making calls.
5. Submissions will be judged on quality of music, performance experience, and overall quality of presentation. If you’re not makin major effort to impess us, don’t waste our time!
6. Only submit once! If you blow up our email, we will ignore you!

And that's that. Start sending in your shit NOW to music@juggalogathering.com. Good luck ...
--
So, PFT was right. It is a "and-you-too-if-you-come" type thing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 31, 2009, 03:36:54 AM
Did I read that right?  If they select you out of the literally oodles of brain-damaged freaks to perform at their little hootenanny, you still have to pay to get in?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Satchm0 on July 31, 2009, 03:50:13 PM
It should be compensation enough to be able to freak it hard in front of ABK
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on July 31, 2009, 04:45:19 PM
Honestly, I found Larry's call delightful. I can't say it was the best moment, but was definitely one of them. He was his own version of subdude and polite. Ha!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on July 31, 2009, 05:14:08 PM
The worst part was Larry da Perv trying to get with me, dere.

Douche chills.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on July 31, 2009, 05:21:21 PM
You love it
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 31, 2009, 05:48:42 PM
I always do enjoy it, but I especially enjoyed the Mike Show this week.  When it came up in the podcast, I was a little sad, because I wanted to call in, but since he didn't take callers, I didn't feel so bad.  I can't get over how funny and interesting Aimee Mann is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on July 31, 2009, 05:57:48 PM
aimee mann really is on top of her game with Tom.  i enjoy their banter together.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on July 31, 2009, 07:04:00 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on July 31, 2009, 05:14:08 PM
The worst part was Larry da Perv trying to get with me, dere.

Douche chills.
I loved Aimee's suggestion that the first step in getting you to like Larry was maybe to drop "the perv" from his name.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on July 31, 2009, 07:11:57 PM
Quote from: TacoSmith on July 31, 2009, 07:04:00 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on July 31, 2009, 05:14:08 PM
The worst part was Larry da Perv trying to get with me, dere.

Douche chills.
I loved Aimee's suggestion that the first step in getting you to like Larry was maybe to drop "the perv" from his name.
It certainly explains his attempt to transition into "Lawrence D. Pervason". I'm sure he cleans up really nice with a freshly ironed tux t-shirt.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on July 31, 2009, 07:47:05 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on July 31, 2009, 07:11:57 PM
Quote from: TacoSmith on July 31, 2009, 07:04:00 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on July 31, 2009, 05:14:08 PM
The worst part was Larry da Perv trying to get with me, dere.

Douche chills.
I loved Aimee's suggestion that the first step in getting you to like Larry was maybe to drop "the perv" from his name.
It certainly explains his attempt to transition into "Lawrence D. Pervason". I'm sure he cleans up really nice with a freshly ironed tux t-shirt.

I think it's spelled Pervison.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 31, 2009, 08:23:38 PM
Been practicing writing it, Laurie?

Also, erika, if "subdude" was deliberate, hats off to the pun.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on July 31, 2009, 09:44:34 PM
oh, dear. Is it now "on"?

From faygoluvers.net
--
Gathering Bashed on "The Best Show"!: A ninja named  Sawed Off found a show online called  The Best Show. Last week's episode features Paul F. Thompkins, and for 25 Minutes, they discuss the recently released Gathering Infomercial. Here's the clip of JUST the discussion of that:

If you'd like to listen to the ENTIRE show, you can view their archives Right Here. What a bunch of douches...I sure do hope they come! You know they'd have the time of their lives, despite their ignorant criticism.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 31, 2009, 09:53:35 PM
Who's Paul F. Thompkins?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on July 31, 2009, 09:58:16 PM
Quote from: TRG on July 31, 2009, 09:53:35 PM
Who's Paul F. Thompkins?
Some comedienne.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on July 31, 2009, 11:21:30 PM
Quote from: TRG on July 31, 2009, 09:53:35 PM
Who's Paul F. Thompkins?

He was in The Thompkins Twins.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mizzfair on July 31, 2009, 11:55:00 PM
Quote from: andrewvdill on July 30, 2009, 04:38:08 PM
Is the juggalo call Woot woot! or Woop woop!?  It says something about my life that the answer to this question is important to me.
I just spotted a truck load of juggalos in beautiful Albuquerque.  The truck had the little hatchet guy spray painted on the door and spray painted on the side of the truck was "honk if your into it, WOOP WOOP."  There were a few people sitting in the back.  I'm sure they were heading towards Cave in Rock, II.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Satchm0 on August 01, 2009, 02:08:10 AM
Faygoluvers are now calling Tom and Paul "suburban kids", "virgins", and "nerdturds". How do you think they will take Rabid's call?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on August 01, 2009, 03:08:50 AM
Faygoluvers.net exists, I'm surprised they're not too busy 'keeping it real' to work a computer.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stephen on August 01, 2009, 03:29:33 AM
Quote from: chad from oregon on July 31, 2009, 09:44:34 PM
oh, dear. Is it now "on"?

From faygoluvers.net
--
Gathering Bashed on "The Best Show"!: A ninja named  Sawed Off found a show online called  The Best Show. Last week's episode features Paul F. Thompkins, and for 25 Minutes, they discuss the recently released Gathering Infomercial. Here's the clip of JUST the discussion of that:

If you'd like to listen to the ENTIRE show, you can view their archives Right Here. What a bunch of douches...I sure do hope they come! You know they'd have the time of their lives, despite their ignorant criticism.

I love that this Faygo lover has so much faith in THE GATHERING that he still believes Tom and Paul would have a great time despite their negative views towards The Insane Clown Posse and Juggalo culture.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 01, 2009, 07:24:05 AM
Quote from: mizzfair on July 31, 2009, 11:55:00 PM

I just spotted a truck load of juggalos in beautiful Albuquerque. 

Albuquerque, home of  brokeNCYDE, a band that needs to be added to the Gathering of the Juggalos bill RIGHT NOW.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 01, 2009, 11:42:35 AM
Wow, this thread is really taking off.

1.  brokeNCYDE is exactly what they need.  I would actually root for the Juggalos in that one.
2.  I, also, was touched by the predictions of joy for Tom and Paul.  It would have been easier to threaten them.
3.  This is much more complicated than the Poster Children War (not The Poster Children War).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on August 01, 2009, 02:40:06 PM
There is a huge debate on Faygoluvers.net on whether or not "Rabid B's" call was real or fake. It just keeps getting more and more hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 01, 2009, 02:49:15 PM
I've left them to their "ignorant criticism".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on August 01, 2009, 03:26:46 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on August 01, 2009, 02:40:06 PM
There is a huge debate on Faygoluvers.net on whether or not "Rabid B's" call was real or fake. It just keeps getting more and more hilarious.
I totally missed the message board. This must be the "drama" which led them to temporarily shut it down.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on August 01, 2009, 03:33:50 PM
Quote from: Satchm0 on August 01, 2009, 02:08:10 AM
Faygoluvers are now calling Tom and Paul "suburban kids", "virgins", and "nerdturds". How do you think they will take Rabid's call?
And isn't being a "suburban kid" one of the requirements for a true Juggalo anyway?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AndrewVDill on August 01, 2009, 03:41:39 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on August 01, 2009, 03:26:46 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on August 01, 2009, 02:40:06 PM
There is a huge debate on Faygoluvers.net on whether or not "Rabid B's" call was real or fake. It just keeps getting more and more hilarious.
I totally missed the message board. This must be the "drama" which led them to temporarily shut it down.

Check the comments for "ScottieD - July 31st, 2009"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AndrewVDill on August 01, 2009, 03:46:35 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on August 01, 2009, 02:40:06 PM
There is a huge debate on Faygoluvers.net on whether or not "Rabid B's" call was real or fake. It just keeps getting more and more hilarious.

I like that it seems they are not questioning Rabid B's status as an actual Juggalo, just whether or not he was joking around.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on August 01, 2009, 03:57:58 PM
Quote from: andrewvdill on August 01, 2009, 03:41:39 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on August 01, 2009, 03:26:46 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on August 01, 2009, 02:40:06 PM
There is a huge debate on Faygoluvers.net on whether or not "Rabid B's" call was real or fake. It just keeps getting more and more hilarious.
I totally missed the message board. This must be the "drama" which led them to temporarily shut it down.

Check the comments for "ScottieD - July 31st, 2009"
thanks!

wow - that was just beyond awesome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Satchm0 on August 01, 2009, 06:33:19 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on August 01, 2009, 03:33:50 PM
Quote from: Satchm0 on August 01, 2009, 02:08:10 AM
Faygoluvers are now calling Tom and Paul "suburban kids", "virgins", and "nerdturds". How do you think they will take Rabid's call?
And isn't being a "suburban kid" one of the requirements for a true Juggalo anyway?

Most of the juggalos I know of are lower-class and I think that's usually the case.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 01, 2009, 07:00:05 PM
I'm going to start a upperclass counterpart to the juggalos.  Bluebloods and children of nobility only.  I would not qualify to join.

Come to think of it, I think Prince Harry beat me to this a while ago.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on August 01, 2009, 07:57:18 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on August 01, 2009, 03:57:58 PM
Quote from: andrewvdill on August 01, 2009, 03:41:39 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on August 01, 2009, 03:26:46 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on August 01, 2009, 02:40:06 PM
There is a huge debate on Faygoluvers.net on whether or not "Rabid B's" call was real or fake. It just keeps getting more and more hilarious.
I totally missed the message board. This must be the "drama" which led them to temporarily shut it down.

Check the comments for "ScottieD - July 31st, 2009"


thanks!

wow - that was just beyond awesome.

Now that JuggaLOtuSX understands that it was a staged call, he thinks it's "pretty funny sh*t". Do we have a convert on our hands? Also what does "Is Juggaloser an obvious troll that is obvious troll is obvious? LOL" mean?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on August 01, 2009, 08:47:18 PM
I'm immediately disassociating myself from the FOT in light of the recent revelations that you're all a bunch of fucking nerdturds, man. I can deal with a lot of stuff, but nerdturdery I will not stand for, no sir.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on August 02, 2009, 12:44:06 PM
The commentary on faygoluvers.net is more endearing than I would have imagined. The kids are all right!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on August 02, 2009, 06:27:01 PM
Quote from: Bryan on August 02, 2009, 12:44:06 PM
The commentary on faygoluvers.net is more endearing than I would have imagined. The kids are all right!

I haven't read it yet, but I can tell you for sure that this is a website with not just one useless splash page, but two. To me this is somehow more unforgivable than the bad hip hop.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on August 02, 2009, 06:36:34 PM
Quote from: yesno on August 01, 2009, 07:00:05 PM
I'm going to start a upperclass counterpart to the juggalos.  Bluebloods and children of nobility only.  I would not qualify to join.

Come to think of it, I think Prince Harry beat me to this a while ago.

I'd save up to join the Juggelite.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on August 02, 2009, 06:43:52 PM
I thought the reason for not giving the exact url was to not bring all dem Juggalos back here? But I'm not sure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on August 02, 2009, 06:49:49 PM
Ah my mistake!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on August 02, 2009, 07:44:01 PM
Quote from: Bryan on August 02, 2009, 12:44:06 PM
The commentary on faygoluvers.net is more endearing than I would have imagined. The kids are all right!

Yea this surprise the hell out of me. LONG LIVE THE JUGGALOS
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on August 02, 2009, 09:33:23 PM
You know, after reading those comments, I'm wondering... are Juggalos just Phish fans, but with slightly worse taste in music?

I mean, the lingo is different, sure.  They're violent, and uniformly lower class.  But they've got the same "Just be cool and accept me for who I am!" vibe, and they seem to like huge bacchanalian get-togethers.

I may have to do further research.  God help me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on August 02, 2009, 09:41:06 PM
I just want to settle down with the Juggalette of my dreams. Is that really too much to ask for?

I think not.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 02, 2009, 09:59:58 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on August 02, 2009, 09:41:06 PM
I just want to settle down with the Juggalette of my dreams. Is that really too much to ask for?

I think not.

Just make sure the face paint isn't tattooed on.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on August 02, 2009, 11:07:15 PM
this week's was amazing. loved the juggalo talk last week but this one was superb.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan B on August 02, 2009, 11:46:20 PM
So I wrote that I was going to the Gathering of the Juggalos as my facebook status. That's kind of funny, right? Well, I got a message from an actual juggalo I went to elementary school with, asking if I was a juggalo and he said he's been down with the clown since fourth grade.

I don't know how I'm supposed to respond to that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on August 02, 2009, 11:52:33 PM
Fork over the $150 and go with your friend. It never hurts to be exposed to new subcultures.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on August 03, 2009, 02:55:00 AM
Quote from: Dan B on August 02, 2009, 11:46:20 PM
So I wrote that I was going to the Gathering of the Juggalos as my facebook status. That's kind of funny, right? Well, I got a message from an actual juggalo I went to elementary school with, asking if I was a juggalo and he said he's been down with the clown since fourth grade.

I don't know how I'm supposed to respond to that.

 Why, you say, "Of course, my ninja."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 03, 2009, 08:32:52 AM
In case it hasn't been said yet...

"You guys are up Jugalo creek... Without Faygo."

followed closely by the line...

"Mike, is the ape on the second floor with us?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 03, 2009, 09:24:32 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on August 03, 2009, 08:32:52 AM
In case it hasn't been said yet...

"You guys are up Jugalo creek... Without Faygo."

followed closely by the line...

"Mike, is the ape on the second floor with us?"



The whole Tale of the Juggalo Ape was very, very solid work.  I felt the bit was meandering a bit, and then WHAM, out comes the ape.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on August 03, 2009, 10:08:42 AM
The shouted "Wait, What!!" early in the juggalo call and Wurster cracking up while trying to say "Hog Daddy's Fire Pit of Death" were fun.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on August 03, 2009, 10:21:34 AM
Quote from: Spalding on August 03, 2009, 10:08:42 AM
The shouted "Wait, What!!" early in the juggalo call

That made me guffaw, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 03, 2009, 10:34:36 AM
Quote from: Spalding on August 03, 2009, 10:08:42 AM
The shouted "Wait, What!!" early in the juggalo call and Wurster cracking up while trying to say "Hog Daddy's Fire Pit of Death" were fun.

It's sad, but I start giggling anytime I hear anybody cracking up in a bit. I'm the worst straight man ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stephen on August 04, 2009, 12:23:04 AM
Quote from: Spalding on August 03, 2009, 10:08:42 AM
The shouted "Wait, What!!" early in the juggalo call and Wurster cracking up while trying to say "Hog Daddy's Fire Pit of Death" were fun.

Show Hog Daddy some respect.  It's not a Fire Pit of Death, its a GIANT HELLFIRE of Death.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 04, 2009, 11:01:22 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on August 03, 2009, 08:32:52 AM

"You guys are up Jugalo creek... Without Faygo."


i have managed to get people at work to use this catch phrase.  it's been said in abundance since yesterday when the big cheese was let go. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on August 04, 2009, 11:04:35 AM
Quote from: Spalding on August 03, 2009, 10:08:42 AM
The shouted "Wait, What!!" early in the juggalo call and Wurster cracking up while trying to say "Hog Daddy's Fire Pit of Death" were fun.

"Some faygo went down the wrong pipe."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 04, 2009, 11:30:46 AM
I'd forgotten this little bit - I was listening to the show while running last night, and almost tripped and cracked my skull open at Tom's awesome Michael-Caine-in-Get-Carter impression:

"Which one of yew killed my bruh-va? Which one of you killed my bruh-va?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 04, 2009, 01:31:12 PM
I enjoyed the return of the Mike Show Theme.

Also the whole Juggalope thing. A pith helmet from Kaybee toys!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on August 04, 2009, 01:45:57 PM
Quote from: Spalding on August 03, 2009, 10:08:42 AM
...and Wurster cracking up while trying to say "Hog Daddy's Fire Pit of Death" were fun.

Also, the "ARRRGH!"s while he cleared his throat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on August 04, 2009, 02:19:38 PM
Quote from: FrankFromWeehawken on July 29, 2009, 07:37:06 AM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on July 29, 2009, 02:52:57 AM
Quote from: Pete Velcro on July 23, 2009, 11:22:12 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 23, 2009, 10:17:50 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 23, 2009, 09:44:14 PM
"low-quality southern rap"

At least one of these terms is redundant

Stop it with the self-loathing, Dave-O.  At least on this topic.

I'm not a huge rap fan in general, so I was allowing for the possibility of there being some good southern rap, or at least some with a bit of production value. ICP's music sounds like it was done on a casio. I mainly just wanted to get across that I feel for the young fans of this group, emphasis on the word young.

I grew up a rap fan, I speak it as my native tongue. Let me tell you southern rap is the worst fucking shit ever. It has been the dominant stylistic mover in rap for the past 10 years. If you didn't like rap before, this is that but with 100 times more suck added to it all with a lilting provincial accent.



I agree T.E.   There was a time in the late 90's early 00's when I was worried that it would be overtaken by the midwest movement of Nelly and company, but it turns out my fears were much, much much worse.  With respect to Outkast, Devin the Dude, Scarface and maybe one or two others who have been doing it for years, I can not listen to anything else south of Washington D.C.  Unfortunately though where Hip Hop is right now, New York and the West Coast have mostly been slacking as well.

Oh and I forgot to add, in an associated story here is a recent article on the fall of southern rapper Mike Jones (the guy who used to give his cell phone number as a gimmick):

http://www.houstonpress.com/2009-07-23/music/mike-jones-who/

Not to drag this out any further, but let me do my best to, as they say, represent.  I live in Dallas.  And yes, the Neanderthal "club anthem" snap-and-screw garbage does get a lot of press, unfortunately. 

But we do have a good group of hip hop crews, thoughtful MCs, and neo-soulsters (see: Verbal Seed, AwkQuarius, Playdough, Thesis, Bavu Blakes, Strange Fruit Project, N'dambi, and don't forget Erykah Badu). 

There's a local supergroup of sorts called the Cannabinoids who are about to play some slots on Mos Def's current tour.  They're a great live act, but they currently have an inaccurate internet presence.  In other words, the 7+ minutes intro/skit thing on their MySpace paqe should be ignored if you're trying to get an idea of their actual sound.

Anyway, the South has much to offer true hip hop, IMHO.  But for whatever reason it's the Play-n-Skillz who win the Grammies, and the "Stanky Legg" and "Ricky Bobby" dance tracks that get the radioplay, and thus the write-ups.  I could go all Chuck D on "Who controls the radio and the record labels?"  But I think I've taken up enough space on this one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on August 04, 2009, 02:25:11 PM
Quote from: GeeOff on August 04, 2009, 01:45:57 PM
Quote from: Spalding on August 03, 2009, 10:08:42 AM
...and Wurster cracking up while trying to say "Hog Daddy's Fire Pit of Death" were fun.

Also, the "ARRRGH!"s while he cleared his throat.

i also liked the call intro when he was complaining about the Men At Work callers .
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 04, 2009, 04:40:06 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on August 04, 2009, 02:25:11 PM
Quote from: GeeOff on August 04, 2009, 01:45:57 PM
Quote from: Spalding on August 03, 2009, 10:08:42 AM
...and Wurster cracking up while trying to say "Hog Daddy's Fire Pit of Death" were fun.

Also, the "ARRRGH!"s while he cleared his throat.

i also liked the call intro when he was complaining about the Men At Work callers .


Now, see, to me that part was just Overkill.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 05, 2009, 08:00:28 AM
"AJA is my go-to record when I'm intoxicated."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 05, 2009, 08:29:11 AM
This thread focuses almost exclusively on the best parts of last night's show, to the exclusion of the other parts of the header.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 05, 2009, 09:05:55 AM
The creation of S.C.U.M.M. Force, punctuated by Frederick's guffaws.

Buffcoat: I really tried to think of a worst moment, but failed to come up with one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 05, 2009, 11:06:09 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 04, 2009, 11:01:22 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on August 03, 2009, 08:32:52 AM

"You guys are up Jugalo creek... Without Faygo."


i have managed to get people at work to use this catch phrase.  it's been said in abundance since yesterday when the big cheese was let go. 

Very nice work.  I'm sorry that the big cheese was let go... I hope it didn't happen near an open flame! HEYOOOOOOOOO!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 05, 2009, 11:09:17 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 05, 2009, 08:00:28 AM
"AJA is my go-to record when I'm intoxicated."

I somehow missed that. I was actually listening to Aja in the car this morning, but was not intoxicated.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on August 05, 2009, 11:15:37 AM
Shoesies.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fredfoster on August 05, 2009, 11:16:54 AM
Deep-fried wallets.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on August 05, 2009, 01:04:19 PM
Tom's rendition of the slow version of "Maps" is begging for the ringtone treatment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on August 05, 2009, 01:13:23 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on August 05, 2009, 08:29:11 AM
This thread focuses almost exclusively on the best parts of last night's show, to the exclusion of the other parts of the header.

worst part: blasting Sifl & Olly. probably my favorite tv show ever. and i've never done drugs in my life, ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 05, 2009, 01:15:40 PM
tom talks gwyneth paltrow.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on August 05, 2009, 01:21:21 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 05, 2009, 01:15:40 PM
tom talks gwyneth paltrow.

There's something about the way Tom says the word "Goop" that is very enchanting to me.  If I were Paltrow's website admin, I'd have an audio clip of Tom saying "Goop" play anytime you hover over a link.  Or maybe have a search field that says "Goop" every time you search a keyword, like DracSearch's "bleh."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on August 05, 2009, 03:03:14 PM
"She couldn't possibly be me daughter, could she?"

DiKnxvl +1
LiM +1

ps. "twitter talk" is BACK! the only thing more interesting than twitter (never mind, nothing is).  

(http://x818.com/junk/coffeeflakes.jpg)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on August 05, 2009, 03:22:51 PM
Quote from: Peteski on August 05, 2009, 03:03:14 PM
"She couldn't possibly be me daughter, could she?"

DiKnxvl +1
LiM +1

ps. "twitter talk" is BACK! the only thing more interesting than twitter (never mind, nothing is). 

(http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/Twiggs120/JUGGALOS.png)
Under JUGGALOS, replace it with "She couldn't possibly be my daughter, could she?" and it would be just about perfect.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on August 05, 2009, 04:25:49 PM
Coffee Flakes only tastes like coffee. It doesn't give you the buzz that Go Go Puffs--the get up and go cereal!-- delivers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jouster on August 06, 2009, 04:07:54 AM
Quote from: paul on August 05, 2009, 01:13:23 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on August 05, 2009, 08:29:11 AM
This thread focuses almost exclusively on the best parts of last night's show, to the exclusion of the other parts of the header.

worst part: blasting Sifl & Olly. probably my favorite tv show ever. and i've never done drugs in my life, ever.

I loved Sifl & Olly.  Everything else that guy's done, not at all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 06, 2009, 04:54:40 AM
In case it wasn't said yet ...

"What kind of puppets DON'T I operate?"  made me laugh like crazy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on August 06, 2009, 09:05:34 AM
I loved the debut of Billy and hope he returns. I think my favorite thing to come out of all of that, though, was when one of the callers duped Tom into briefly attempting to do a Bart Simpson impression.

Larry calling in and happily volunteering that he doesn't like Spike but was willing to use him to further his own career aspirations was refreshingly honest, dere.

Worst part was Mike not knowing - or choosing to pretend to not know - how Kid Charlemagne went. But he (or the actor playing him this week) gets points for standing by the band in the first place, and I hope one day that an episode of the Mike Show will feature Mike singing along to Deacon Blues.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on August 06, 2009, 10:34:08 AM
I'm sorry I let you down, Wes. I've never been very good at singing on the spot without the song in the background to help me out. And, as I said, The Royal Scam still remains relatively unfamiliar to me (I never owned the vinyl and I generally skip ahead to the Aja songs on the box set disk). I would gladly sing along to Deacon Blues, but I have a feeling that Tom would consider that beyond the pale even for The Mike Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 06, 2009, 10:40:53 AM
I'm hoping a future Mike Show will feature Tom singing "The Caves of Altamira" while Mike mouths the horn part.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 06, 2009, 11:54:58 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on August 06, 2009, 10:34:08 AM
The Royal Scam still remains relatively unfamiliar to me

Royal Scam has one of my fave Steely Dan songs on it: The Fez. I've always assumed that fez is a dumb euphemism for a condom, but I'm not really sure. I like the music more than the lyrics.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 06, 2009, 02:11:22 PM
Quote from: Wes on August 06, 2009, 09:05:34 AM
I loved the debut of Billy and hope he returns.

i hope Billy lasts longer than the squeak toy (who is dead to me until Tom revives him, hence, i will not refer to him by his christian name). 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 06, 2009, 02:19:07 PM
also, worst part: the pixar caller attempting to stop Tom from building up any grandiose idea he has of this guy's employment only to be heave ho'd once Tom finds out.

oh, Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on August 06, 2009, 02:51:10 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 06, 2009, 02:19:07 PM
also, worst part: the pixar caller attempting to stop Tom from building up any grandiose idea he has of this guy's employment only to be heave ho'd once Tom finds out.

oh, Tom.

It was as funny as it was sad. The poor guy was just about to tell Tom that he was an intern right as Tom started to ramp up. Tom's interruption of the guy could not have been timed better really.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on August 07, 2009, 12:31:24 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on August 06, 2009, 10:34:08 AM
I'm sorry I let you down, Wes. I've never been very good at singing on the spot without the song in the background to help me out. And, as I said, The Royal Scam still remains relatively unfamiliar to me (I never owned the vinyl and I generally skip ahead to the Aja songs on the box set disk). I would gladly sing along to Deacon Blues, but I have a feeling that Tom would consider that beyond the pale even for The Mike Show.

But Mike, it's your mic on the Mike Show...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: icepants on August 07, 2009, 03:05:20 AM
I loved Tom's impression of Bart Simpson.   ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 07, 2009, 06:56:13 AM
Quote from: Wes on August 06, 2009, 09:05:34 AM
I loved the debut of Billy and hope he returns. I think my favorite thing to come out of all of that, though, was when one of the callers duped Tom into briefly attempting to do a Bart Simpson impression.

Larry calling in and happily volunteering that he doesn't like Spike but was willing to use him to further his own career aspirations was refreshingly honest, dere.

Worst part was Mike not knowing - or choosing to pretend to not know - how Kid Charlemagne went. But he (or the actor playing him this week) gets points for standing by the band in the first place, and I hope one day that an episode of the Mike Show will feature Mike singing along to Deacon Blues.
I do NOT want that pervert doing business with me. I use other people, NOT the other way around.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on August 07, 2009, 07:15:41 AM
"Bad call. Fair enough. Hindsight: 20/20. Right on."
"What are you, David Brent?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on August 09, 2009, 09:38:35 PM
Quote from: James W on August 07, 2009, 07:15:41 AM
"Bad call. Fair enough. Hindsight: 20/20. Right on."
"What are you, David Brent?"

Seconded
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on August 09, 2009, 10:28:52 PM
Quote from: Lothar_Brightblade on August 09, 2009, 09:38:35 PM
Quote from: James W on August 07, 2009, 07:15:41 AM
"Bad call. Fair enough. Hindsight: 20/20. Right on."
"What are you, David Brent?"

Seconded

thirded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Edward J Grug III on August 10, 2009, 01:48:41 AM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/tedprior/tom-and-billy.gif)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 10, 2009, 03:50:32 AM
Pretty sweet toon!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on August 10, 2009, 12:33:14 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on August 10, 2009, 01:20:34 PM
Quote from: Edward J Grug III on August 10, 2009, 01:48:41 AM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/tedprior/tom-and-billy.gif)

why'd rodney dangerfield dye his hair?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Edward J Grug III on August 10, 2009, 08:23:29 PM
Quote from: todd on August 10, 2009, 01:20:34 PM
Quote from: Edward J Grug III on August 10, 2009, 01:48:41 AM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/tedprior/tom-and-billy.gif)

why'd rodney dangerfield dye his hair?

He probably got tired of everybody doing Rodney impressions, so he thought he'd have a go at a Tom/Billy impression.

(OK, I'm not very good at caricatures.)

Thanks Steve and Plastic Head
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 11, 2009, 05:59:06 AM
Actually, while we're criticizing, why would you put a yellow stripe around a green sock?  I mean, get serious over here. ;)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Edward J Grug III on August 11, 2009, 06:32:40 AM
Well, I am Australian.

(http://lakotabrave.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/boxing-kangaroo-flag2.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on August 11, 2009, 09:14:29 AM
Quote from: Edward J Grug III on August 10, 2009, 08:23:29 PM
Quote from: todd on August 10, 2009, 01:20:34 PM
Quote from: Edward J Grug III on August 10, 2009, 01:48:41 AM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/tedprior/tom-and-billy.gif)

why'd rodney dangerfield dye his hair?

He probably got tired of everybody doing Rodney impressions, so he thought he'd have a go at a Tom/Billy impression.

(OK, I'm not very good at caricatures.)

Thanks Steve and Plastic Head

You're great at caricatures! It's not your fault Tom looks like a poor man's Dangerfield!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on August 11, 2009, 10:03:47 AM
I liked it too!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on August 11, 2009, 10:34:51 PM
"Fogg out."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sara from Chicago on August 11, 2009, 10:57:45 PM
I love the drawing, Grug! Do we have a Best Show fan comics thread?

I really liked "persona au gratin" and "grass ceiling."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Edward J Grug III on August 11, 2009, 11:05:39 PM
Quote from: Sara from Chicago on August 11, 2009, 10:57:45 PM
I love the drawing, Grug! Do we have a Best Show fan comics thread?

I tried to find a fan art thread, but failed.

Thanks folks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 12, 2009, 10:36:23 AM
I hope someone adopted that dog.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 12, 2009, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 12, 2009, 10:36:23 AM
I hope someone adopted that dog.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 12, 2009, 10:56:46 AM
Does anyone want mine?  She reeks of skunk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 12, 2009, 10:57:23 AM
You can have my house, too, while you're at it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 12, 2009, 11:24:47 AM
(http://i28.tinypic.com/6zv5a9.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on August 12, 2009, 11:39:33 AM
Wow. What a great show. The downer was John Hodgman calling in with no time left on the clock.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 12, 2009, 11:56:01 AM
Quote from: yesno on August 12, 2009, 11:24:47 AM
(http://i28.tinypic.com/6zv5a9.jpg)

You beat me to it!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bonnaventure on August 12, 2009, 12:06:18 PM
Thrills and chills all night. Ben Karock ??? really blew out with the Butterfinger Buzz call. I kind of thought he'd call in a few times through the night, each time with amplifying amounts of hilarity. Then again, I called in twice and got hung up on.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 12, 2009, 12:12:59 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 12, 2009, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 12, 2009, 10:36:23 AM
I hope someone adopted that dog.



Me three. What a good-looking fella.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AndrewVDill on August 12, 2009, 12:13:42 PM
I loved Wurster's hang up.  I also like that in the WFMU archives the show description right now is "John Hodgman, Ted Leo and Paul F Thompkins."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on August 12, 2009, 12:23:06 PM
Quote from: AndrewVDill on August 12, 2009, 12:13:42 PM
I loved Wurster's hang up. 

Definitely, the end of that call may have finally trumped the ending of the Brock Peuchk call for me.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on August 12, 2009, 12:37:36 PM
Quote from: yesno on August 12, 2009, 11:24:47 AM
(http://i28.tinypic.com/6zv5a9.jpg)
HERO!

I think my favorite part of the show may have been when Tom described everybody as being like Tough Crowd 2.0.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 12, 2009, 12:53:14 PM
i cant stop watching the pee-wee herman gif.  i love this board.

i was delighted to hear Bonnie from GA call in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on August 12, 2009, 12:57:26 PM
JEN KIRKMAN.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on August 12, 2009, 01:23:08 PM
I really like when Ben Kharakh gets cut off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 12, 2009, 01:34:39 PM
Quote from: thom on August 12, 2009, 01:23:08 PM
I really like when Ben Kharakh gets cut off.

It strangely reminds me of the SNL skit where Dana Carvey plays Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon (voiced by Phil Hartman) has been replaced with a speaker playing recordings of his voice. At one point, Johnny gets sick of Ed's sycophantic and cuts it off in midstream, so you hear "Hahaha...YYYYYEEE-."

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on August 12, 2009, 02:17:50 PM
Quote from: Omar on August 12, 2009, 12:57:26 PM
JEN KIRKMAN.
Agreed! More please, Jen Kirkman!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 12, 2009, 02:25:52 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 12, 2009, 01:34:39 PM
Quote from: thom on August 12, 2009, 01:23:08 PM
I really like when Ben Kharakh gets cut off.

It strangely reminds me of the SNL skit where Dana Carvey plays Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon (voiced by Phil Hartman) has been replaced with a speaker playing recordings of his voice. At one point, Johnny gets sick of Ed's sycophantic and cuts it off in midstream, so you hear "Hahaha...YYYYYEEE-."



The best Johnny Carson Dana Carvey did was with Jay Leno:

JAY: "I wrote ya a little poem, Johnny."

JOHNNY: "I hope it's two-ply so I can wipe my butt with it."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on August 12, 2009, 02:34:37 PM
Quote from: bonnaventure on August 12, 2009, 12:06:18 PM
Thrills and chills all night. Ben Karock ??? really blew out with the Butterfinger Buzz call.

Too much caffein will do that to you
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 12, 2009, 02:49:53 PM
"Korean Coffee Riot" is a great name for a band
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on August 12, 2009, 04:06:46 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on August 12, 2009, 02:49:53 PM
"Korean Coffee Riot" is a great name for a band

Wasn't it Korean Candy Riot?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on August 12, 2009, 04:10:28 PM
Atari Teenage Riot?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 12, 2009, 04:15:32 PM
Korean Quiet Riot Candy
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 12, 2009, 04:19:08 PM
I hope someone saved all that Dune crap.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on August 12, 2009, 04:26:27 PM
dang. I sure hope that Hodgman was able to get his Scrabble help.  ???
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 12, 2009, 05:18:52 PM
Worst: The news that PFT is moving back to Hollywood and thus will not be able to make such regular in-studio appearances.

Best: A LOT to choose from, but right now I'm leaning towards PFT's "Apology....NOT ACCEPTED!"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 12, 2009, 05:24:12 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on August 12, 2009, 04:26:27 PM
dang. I sure hope that Hodgman was able to get his Scrabble help.  ???

I got sleepy and logged off -- must've missed this. I always love when PFT is on for the show too. It was sort of funny to get hung up on too- It took a few seconds to sink in and then I started laughing. I didn't know Sufjan was off limits. I wasn't really around during pledge week so I haven't heard the Ram CD.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fyodor on August 12, 2009, 07:51:33 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 12, 2009, 05:18:52 PM
Worst: The news that PFT is moving back to Hollywood and thus will not be able to make such regular in-studio appearances.

Best: A LOT to choose from, but right now I'm leaning towards PFT's "Apology....NOT ACCEPTED!"



If you're an LA FoT this is a good news/bad news thing. I think I'll gladly take reduced Best Show appearances in exchange for seeing Paul live every month.

(braggin')
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jouster on August 12, 2009, 07:52:55 PM
Quote from: Omar on August 12, 2009, 12:57:26 PM
JEN KIRKMAN.

Correct.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 12, 2009, 08:03:01 PM
Quote from: fyodor on August 12, 2009, 07:51:33 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 12, 2009, 05:18:52 PM
Worst: The news that PFT is moving back to Hollywood and thus will not be able to make such regular in-studio appearances.

Best: A LOT to choose from, but right now I'm leaning towards PFT's "Apology....NOT ACCEPTED!"



If you're an LA FoT this is a good news/bad news thing. I think I'll gladly take reduced Best Show appearances in exchange for seeing Paul live every month.

(braggin')

I thought the same thing before realizing I'll be back in memphis for good while the angelenos enjoy PFT all to themselves.

Don't forget to grab your confirmation email for the Paul F. Tompkins show!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 12, 2009, 08:43:09 PM
Quote from: fyodor on August 12, 2009, 07:51:33 PM

If you're an LA FoT this is a good news/bad news thing. I think I'll gladly take reduced Best Show appearances in exchange for seeing Paul live every month.

(braggin')

As an LA FOT I agree that monthly PFT shows will be great but I will miss hearing him in studio regularly. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on August 12, 2009, 10:39:43 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 12, 2009, 12:12:59 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 12, 2009, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 12, 2009, 10:36:23 AM
I hope someone adopted that dog.



Me three. What a good-looking fella.
(http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs195.snc1/6569_112591334894_720259894_2291668_6876105_n.jpg)

Taz rules.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on August 13, 2009, 06:40:11 AM
I guess you could even call me a chuckalo at this point.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on August 13, 2009, 09:05:10 AM
Quote from: Barry Egan on August 12, 2009, 10:39:43 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 12, 2009, 12:12:59 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 12, 2009, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 12, 2009, 10:36:23 AM
I hope someone adopted that dog.



Me three. What a good-looking fella.
(http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs195.snc1/6569_112591334894_720259894_2291668_6876105_n.jpg)

Taz rules.

Someone took him? FUCK YEA, nice work, humanity!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 13, 2009, 09:12:01 AM
So what happened?  Did one of those kids adopt him?  Or all of them?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 13, 2009, 12:22:40 PM
Quote from: todd on August 13, 2009, 09:05:10 AM
Quote from: Barry Egan on August 12, 2009, 10:39:43 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 12, 2009, 12:12:59 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 12, 2009, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 12, 2009, 10:36:23 AM
I hope someone adopted that dog.



Me three. What a good-looking fella.
(http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs195.snc1/6569_112591334894_720259894_2291668_6876105_n.jpg)

Taz rules.

Someone took him? FUCK YEA, nice work, humanity!

This made me so happy that I'm misty-eyed.

Yes...Nice work, humanity. Nice work getting the word out, Tom!

I have the same questions as Sarah.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 13, 2009, 12:51:47 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on August 13, 2009, 12:22:40 PM
Quote from: todd on August 13, 2009, 09:05:10 AM
Quote from: Barry Egan on August 12, 2009, 10:39:43 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 12, 2009, 12:12:59 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 12, 2009, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 12, 2009, 10:36:23 AM
I hope someone adopted that dog.



Me three. What a good-looking fella.
(http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs195.snc1/6569_112591334894_720259894_2291668_6876105_n.jpg)

Taz rules.

Someone took him? FUCK YEA, nice work, humanity!

This made me so happy that I'm misty-eyed.

Yes...Nice work, humanity. Nice work getting the word out, Tom!

I have the same questions as Sarah.

Yeah, I'm not sure if that's just a picture that was used trying to get people to adopt him or if it means someone actually adopted him.

Please let it be the second.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on August 13, 2009, 12:58:33 PM
Didn't get to listen live. I am delighted by the Steampipe Alley discussion. I watched that show as a young lad, and even then I thought it was bizarre. It seems even more so in retrospect.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVu0dFteasQ[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 13, 2009, 01:30:36 PM
the pre-show GOMP was the "bar trip" guy with first world problems, which always makes me laugh, and when samir calls in, i wonder..."is samir going on a 'bar trip'?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 13, 2009, 01:32:13 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 13, 2009, 12:51:47 PM
Yeah, I'm not sure if that's just a picture that was used trying to get people to adopt him or if it means someone actually adopted him.

Please let it be the second.

I worry that it was the former and will continue to do so till someone finds out for sure.  I tried Googling for peace of mind to no avail.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on August 13, 2009, 01:58:33 PM
Quote from: Jouster on August 12, 2009, 07:52:55 PM
Quote from: Omar on August 12, 2009, 12:57:26 PM
JEN KIRKMAN.

Correct.

+1
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on August 13, 2009, 02:05:55 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 13, 2009, 01:30:36 PM
the pre-show GOMP was the "bar trip" guy with first world problems, which always makes me laugh, and when samir calls in, i wonder..."is samir going on a 'bar trip'?"

I wish! My unemployment, plus my girlfriend's soon-to-be-unemployment, means that my "Bar trip" will involve going for a weekend to St. Augustine, which is an hour's drive from where she lives. No "South America versus Portugal" worries for me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 13, 2009, 03:04:30 PM
Spiders primavera!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on August 13, 2009, 03:11:38 PM
Quote from: samir on August 13, 2009, 02:05:55 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 13, 2009, 01:30:36 PM
the pre-show GOMP was the "bar trip" guy with first world problems, which always makes me laugh, and when samir calls in, i wonder..."is samir going on a 'bar trip'?"

I wish! My unemployment, plus my girlfriend's soon-to-be-unemployment, means that my "Bar trip" will involve going for a weekend to St. Augustine, which is an hour's drive from where she lives. No "South America versus Portugal" worries for me.

Congrats on getting through the bar exam summer. That was, by far, the worst summer of my life.  Good luck with the results.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on August 13, 2009, 03:19:40 PM
"the full Pupkin"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 13, 2009, 03:23:18 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on August 13, 2009, 03:11:38 PM
Quote from: samir on August 13, 2009, 02:05:55 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 13, 2009, 01:30:36 PM
the pre-show GOMP was the "bar trip" guy with first world problems, which always makes me laugh, and when samir calls in, i wonder..."is samir going on a 'bar trip'?"

I wish! My unemployment, plus my girlfriend's soon-to-be-unemployment, means that my "Bar trip" will involve going for a weekend to St. Augustine, which is an hour's drive from where she lives. No "South America versus Portugal" worries for me.

Congrats on getting through the bar exam summer. That was, by far, the worst summer of my life.  Good luck with the results.

My God, I saw the color blue in the avatar and I thought, "Fredericks is a LAWYER?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on August 13, 2009, 03:58:11 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on August 13, 2009, 03:04:30 PM
Spiders primavera!

Wow...the memories that came flooding back just from reading those words...that was almost like Proust!

I'm almost positive I have chunks of Steampipe Alley on VHS tapes somewheres. Unfortunately, my VCR just bit the dust, otherwise I'd share.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on August 13, 2009, 05:10:49 PM
Here's a great page about the Butterfinger Buzz:
http://www.eatmedaily.com/2009/02/butterfinger-buzz-the-caffeinated-candy-bar-wtf/

"As if that's not bad enough [it gets worse? You already have to eat nearly 500 calories of candy bar to get the same caffeine as 10 calories of sugar-free Red Bull! –Ed.] they have this promotion going on that is seriously asymmetrical in the effort/reward department. Get this: if you (1) shave your head, (2) spray-paint the Butterfinger Buzz logo on it, and (3) upload this photo to their website, they will (4) mail you a coupon for ONE FREE CANDY BAR. Which, if you don't want to shave your head and paint a corporate logo on it, you could buy at a store for like $0.79.

Right now the entire "photo gallery" on the Butterfinger Buzz site seems to be made up of the same actors who appear in the brand's blatant attempt at viral video creation. In this video, first there is a head-shaving montage. Then, these friends shoot paintballs at each others' heads in order to — you guessed it — paint on the Butterfinger Buzz logo."

I love how little of a clue the people behind this product have about who their target audience is and what they want.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AndrewVDill on August 13, 2009, 05:16:36 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on August 13, 2009, 05:10:49 PM

I love how little of a clue the people behind this product have about who their target audience is and what they want.

Is there are target audience or anyone who want this?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on August 13, 2009, 06:13:56 PM
Quote from: AndrewVDill on August 13, 2009, 05:16:36 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on August 13, 2009, 05:10:49 PM

I love how little of a clue the people behind this product have about who their target audience is and what they want.

Is there are target audience or anyone who want this?

Exactly. They have no idea that the answer is "no one wants this". There's as much of a demand for this as there is for caffeinated condensed soup.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: methanolcereal on August 14, 2009, 06:27:38 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on August 13, 2009, 06:13:56 PM
Quote from: AndrewVDill on August 13, 2009, 05:16:36 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on August 13, 2009, 05:10:49 PM

I love how little of a clue the people behind this product have about who their target audience is and what they want.

Is there are target audience or anyone who want this?

Exactly. They have no idea that the answer is "no one wants this". There's as much of a demand for this as there is for caffeinated condensed soup.

Quick! To the patent office!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on August 14, 2009, 06:33:46 PM
Quote from: methanolcereal on August 14, 2009, 06:27:38 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on August 13, 2009, 06:13:56 PM
Quote from: AndrewVDill on August 13, 2009, 05:16:36 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on August 13, 2009, 05:10:49 PM

I love how little of a clue the people behind this product have about who their target audience is and what they want.

Is there are target audience or anyone who want this?

Exactly. They have no idea that the answer is "no one wants this". There's as much of a demand for this as there is for caffeinated condensed soup.

Quick! To the patent office!

I already got our application in.  We come right after caffeinated soap. 
http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/accessories/5a65/
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 15, 2009, 11:26:18 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 13, 2009, 01:32:13 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 13, 2009, 12:51:47 PM
Yeah, I'm not sure if that's just a picture that was used trying to get people to adopt him or if it means someone actually adopted him.

Please let it be the second.

I worry that it was the former and will continue to do so till someone finds out for sure.  I tried Googling for peace of mind to no avail.

Rest easy, Sarah.

Quote
Thank you to all who never give up on these dogs and continue to network your hearts out! TAZ was adopted today! Woooooffffiiieeeeee!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dnk on August 16, 2009, 04:02:54 PM
Best: Tom asking PFT for the last name of somebody just so he could say "FOGG OUT!" And PFT laughing afterwards, "That's why you asked me!"
Worst: I wanted more of the Tombstone Kid-Matt Fraction interview. Luckily, we can still look forward to part 2.

Quote from: masterofsparks on August 15, 2009, 11:26:18 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 13, 2009, 01:32:13 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 13, 2009, 12:51:47 PM
Yeah, I'm not sure if that's just a picture that was used trying to get people to adopt him or if it means someone actually adopted him.

Please let it be the second.

I worry that it was the former and will continue to do so till someone finds out for sure.  I tried Googling for peace of mind to no avail.

Rest easy, Sarah.

Quote
Thank you to all who never give up on these dogs and continue to network your hearts out! TAZ was adopted today! Woooooffffiiieeeeee!

That's great to hear.

How'd Tom get to hear about this particular dog anyhow?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 17, 2009, 09:08:42 AM
Thanks, B.  I feel better.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 17, 2009, 10:39:26 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 17, 2009, 09:08:42 AM
Thanks, B.  I feel better.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but apparently he has been un-adopted. Apparently he didn't get along with the other dog(s) in his new home. Right now they're trying to raise money to board him for a few weeks until they can get him to a home where he'll fit in.

My heart sank when I saw this news.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 17, 2009, 10:45:21 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 17, 2009, 10:39:26 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 17, 2009, 09:08:42 AM
Thanks, B.  I feel better.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but apparently he has been un-adopted. Apparently he didn't get along with the other dog(s) in his new home. Right now they're trying to raise money to board him for a few weeks until they can get him to a home where he'll fit in.

My heart sank when I saw this news.

this makes me outraged.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on August 17, 2009, 11:49:01 AM
Ben K. dropping the mic.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 17, 2009, 11:55:00 AM
As someone who had to unadopt a dog after three months because of internecine strife, I can't automatically think ill of the people who found they couldn't keep him.  He's a big guy in his prime and would probably be better off as an only dog or the lone male among females.  After all, even tamed nature can be red in tooth and claw.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on August 17, 2009, 12:02:23 PM
It's hard to admit that you have to get rid of an animal, but if they're not getting along with the other animals in the house, sometimes it just has to be that way. Aggression isn't good for anyone to live with, even a shelter dog... it's not to be taken lightly.

Volunteer at your local SPCA... give them supplies... adopt any sort of pet... preach preach preach preach preach... let me know if you want a cute little baby kitty... i currently have one living on my porch.... beg beg beg beg beg
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 17, 2009, 12:06:42 PM
oh, to clarify, i am outraged at the situation, not at the owner.  it's a real shame, but i would rather Taz find a happy home and not a stressful environment.

apologies for any confusion this may have caused. 







PS- i second erika's fine print.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on August 17, 2009, 12:09:00 PM
oooh you want me to ship you a kitty? ;) we've been taking care of her since her alcoholic owners don't let her in the house and seem to have given up on feeding her.

(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs090.snc1/4647_86755886935_536296935_1932809_5119399_n.jpg)

(http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs110.snc1/4647_86755921935_536296935_1932812_6832551_n.jpg)

(honestly, though, I have a possible spot set up for her in the fall/winter at the Defenders of Animal Rights, which is no-kill. so she'll be ok long-term)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 17, 2009, 12:22:16 PM
he looks exactly like my cat, wheat!  do you know how old he is?  i might be able to take him off your hands.  i'll be in memphis the last week of september. 

send details: iambaronvontito2@gmail.com


thanks, erika!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 17, 2009, 12:40:52 PM
Quote from: Sarah on August 17, 2009, 11:55:00 AM
As someone who had to unadopt a dog after three months because of internecine strife, I can't automatically think ill of the people who found they couldn't keep him.  He's a big guy in his prime and would probably be better off as an only dog or the lone male among females.  After all, even tamed nature can be red in tooth and claw.

I want a dog really really badly, but I'm afraid to get one because I have two cats now - so I have to make sure the animals all get along. I also travel a lot for my job and it's very different getting someone to take care of cats vs dogs while you're away for a few days. If I had to give a dog back it would kill me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 17, 2009, 12:51:05 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 17, 2009, 12:40:52 PM
Quote from: Sarah on August 17, 2009, 11:55:00 AM
As someone who had to unadopt a dog after three months because of internecine strife, I can't automatically think ill of the people who found they couldn't keep him.  He's a big guy in his prime and would probably be better off as an only dog or the lone male among females.  After all, even tamed nature can be red in tooth and claw.

I want a dog really really badly, but I'm afraid to get one because I have two cats now - so I have to make sure the animals all get along. I also travel a lot for my job and it's very different getting someone to take care of cats vs dogs while you're away for a few days. If I had to give a dog back it would kill me.

same here. 

ive tried mapping out the time it would take to drive to pasadena to pick up this dog and take him with me, but unfortunately the screening process alone makes it near impossible for me to adopt Taz before i move to memphis so i can take him with me; something tells me they wouldnt appreciate seeing him drive off in a car across the country. 

 :-\
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 17, 2009, 02:27:39 PM
It didn't kill me, but it wasn't fun.  Still, since it was a choice between the new dog and the beloved boy who had been living with me for ten years, the decision was easy in its way.  Hell, I lost the use of a finger and Bandit lost his left ear to that little adventure.  And the cats were too scared to come inside the whole time Zach was here.  I think we all suffer from a little PTSD as a result of that interlude.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on August 17, 2009, 04:46:43 PM
Sorry to derail the pet adoption talk again, but after hearing the discussion on last week's show, I had to check out the saga of Yellow Hatted Fanboy Douche Whistle v. Rob Liefeld (Samir, your professional legal opinion?).  

Here's the post, wherein Yellow Hat explains how he emits oceans of perspiration when faced with his own awesomeness:  http://superfunadventuretime.com/2009/08/09/avengers-avenged/

Sadness.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 17, 2009, 04:50:06 PM
Quote from: GeeOff on August 17, 2009, 04:46:43 PM
Sorry to derail the pet adoption talk again, but after hearing the discussion on last week's show, I had to check out the saga of Yellow Hatted Fanboy Douche Whistle v. Rob Liefeld (Samir, your professional legal opinion?).   


Oh, that reminds me ... did Ted Leo reference Plessy v. Ferguson, or did I just imagine it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 17, 2009, 04:57:58 PM
The former.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 18, 2009, 10:40:11 AM
"Y'know, The Get Up Kids played at our church."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bonnaventure on August 18, 2009, 11:20:17 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 18, 2009, 10:40:11 AM
"Y'know, The Get Up Kids played at our church."

Wurster was on fire. He bobbed through so many topics I barely remember what he was originally was talking about.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Satchm0 on August 18, 2009, 01:30:08 PM
Most convoluted call in a while and I enjoyed every second
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yaysarcasm on August 18, 2009, 11:08:19 PM
"I'm ready to play/my shoes are on/I'm gonna..work hard/I'll be outside!/You'll come to the game/You'll buy a ticket!/It'll pay my bills/I'll buy a car/My wife will like me again/Hey!/Where are you going?!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DoodleJump! on August 18, 2009, 11:18:38 PM
I really enjoyed the interview with Matt Fraction. Well done, Eric.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on August 18, 2009, 11:27:11 PM
Yes, very professional interview considering that it wasn't a professional environment at all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on August 18, 2009, 11:28:57 PM
Obviously:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bAFniMmrzw[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 19, 2009, 01:39:12 AM
I laughed so hard at that whole discussion.  Man, was rap so much in it's infancy in 1986 that that was acceptable? 

Answer: yes.  Witness "Zip Zap Rap" by Devastatin' Dave in 2000.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 19, 2009, 08:40:27 AM
It's official:  Larry the Perv is my favorite caller.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 19, 2009, 09:06:53 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 19, 2009, 08:40:27 AM
It's official:  Larry the Perv is my favorite caller.

Patton's imitation of Larry's "radio date" with Laurie had me laughing uncontrollably.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on August 19, 2009, 09:39:03 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on August 19, 2009, 09:06:53 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 19, 2009, 08:40:27 AM
It's official:  Larry the Perv is my favorite caller.

Patton's imitation of Larry's "radio date" with Laurie had me laughing uncontrollably.

Kinda reminded me of the Jerky Boys.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on August 19, 2009, 09:58:25 AM
I'm terrified.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 19, 2009, 10:04:00 AM
I'm thinking this may be a picture of last night's caller's son (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4072746.stm):

(http://www.israellycool.com/crazy.jpg)

Don't be scared, Laurie:  I'm sure Mr. Pervison will be a perfect gentleman. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on August 19, 2009, 10:10:36 AM
Sarah, I didn't know AP Mike's day job was a custom official at the US border.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 19, 2009, 10:37:53 AM
I can't believe I was glad to hear Fred from Queens's voice.  (You may have guessed I'm finishing up the show even as I type this.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostchosen on August 19, 2009, 11:08:59 AM
The show got off to a roaring start with that unreleased Big Star cut!  WHAT A SWEET VERSION of O MY SOUL! FWEEEE!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on August 19, 2009, 01:04:55 PM
Quote from: Sarah on August 19, 2009, 08:40:27 AM
It's official:  Larry the Perv is my favorite caller.

Ive been saying this for years!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on August 19, 2009, 01:39:28 PM
This is definitely Da Year of Da Perv. Larry has targeted and completely overtaken Spike, resulting in the meteoric rise of "Dere" and a steep drop in "Heeelllloooo Tom" stock. His most brilliant tactical move was bringing his script to the table, forcing Spike to play the Weirdos Exposed card, which has now sent him into hiding.

I'm assuming Larry doesn't have a computer and probably isn't allowed into any libraries so he'll never see this, but I would be willing to offer my in-depth knowledge of Britpop, comic books and diamond-encrusted skulls to help tutor Larry in preparation for The Radio Date.

Worst part of last night's show: Joey Levels wasn't able to call in to take Fraction to task for his early phone problems.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on August 19, 2009, 02:12:08 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3836793081_4f4565706a_o.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 19, 2009, 03:30:13 PM
Quote from: Sarah on August 19, 2009, 08:40:27 AM
It's official:  Larry the Perv is my favorite caller.

Me too! I just can't help myself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 19, 2009, 03:35:45 PM
I also really like the delicate euphemism "bathroom area".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jim McGriddles on August 19, 2009, 06:22:32 PM
"Are you calling from an Italo Calvino novel?"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 19, 2009, 06:42:27 PM
I, too, am pro-(Larry da) Perv.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on August 19, 2009, 07:12:23 PM
Quote from: sleepyjack on August 19, 2009, 02:12:08 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3836793081_4f4565706a_o.jpg)

+1


on the '86 The Good Guys Won Mets
"how many are BLACK?" P.O.
 
-1

+ + + + + ++


In other news:


"LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Comedian Patton Oswalt is joining the cast of the "Battlestar Galactica" prequel series "Caprica" in a recurring role.

On the upcoming Syfy drama, Oswalt will play Baxter Sarno, a popular Caprican comedian talk show host on whose show Daniel Graystone (Eric Stoltz) and Amanda Graystone (Paula Malcomson), ultimately appear."




Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 19, 2009, 07:19:30 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NbRXAflfSWQ/R8WUbMC7xOI/AAAAAAAAABU/P0EsXOlyN0g/S760/1986mets.bmp)

(http://pages.prodigy.net/macknife13/86mets.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on August 20, 2009, 12:14:01 AM
At one point, I was actually in physical pain from laughing as the latest turn in the Larry n' Laurie romance unfolded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 20, 2009, 04:23:13 AM
Larry's impersonation of Spike was pure gold... there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dnk on August 20, 2009, 04:57:25 AM
The Wurster call was pretty good this week. And I definitely laughed out loud a few times, but I can't remember exactly when. Among others, Darryl Strawberry's rap was pure gold.

Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on August 19, 2009, 09:06:53 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 19, 2009, 08:40:27 AM
It's official:  Larry the Perv is my favorite caller.

Patton's imitation of Larry's "radio date" with Laurie had me laughing uncontrollably.

I feel like I'm so alone in this, but I like a fair amount of Oswalt's bits, he's obviously a genuinely hilarious guy, but when he does impressions in that voice, I immediately stop laughing. I think it's pretty anti-funny. It's the same voice he uses for ANY impression, but it only comes out as an offensive version of a mentally challenged person or a nerd (two of his frequent victims), the former being another reason I'm not that big of an Oswalt fan. I think he only did it once during the show, so that was my worst moment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 20, 2009, 07:16:33 AM
There's no question Tom is the more talented impressionist.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on August 20, 2009, 07:23:22 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on August 20, 2009, 04:23:13 AM
Larry's impersonation of Spike was pure gold... there.
Yup.  Probably one of the best things I've ever heard on the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 20, 2009, 08:47:13 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on August 17, 2009, 12:51:05 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 17, 2009, 12:40:52 PM
Quote from: Sarah on August 17, 2009, 11:55:00 AM
As someone who had to unadopt a dog after three months because of internecine strife, I can't automatically think ill of the people who found they couldn't keep him.  He's a big guy in his prime and would probably be better off as an only dog or the lone male among females.  After all, even tamed nature can be red in tooth and claw.

I want a dog really really badly, but I'm afraid to get one because I have two cats now - so I have to make sure the animals all get along. I also travel a lot for my job and it's very different getting someone to take care of cats vs dogs while you're away for a few days. If I had to give a dog back it would kill me.



same here. 

ive tried mapping out the time it would take to drive to pasadena to pick up this dog and take him with me, but unfortunately the screening process alone makes it near impossible for me to adopt Taz before i move to memphis so i can take him with me; something tells me they wouldnt appreciate seeing him drive off in a car across the country. 

 :-\

For those interested in helping who haven't been following the story on Facebook, a fundraiser has been set up to pay for Taz to be boarded so Karma Rescue can board him and help him find a new home. The fundraising goal is $2000. Right now, the total raised is $1580, and a certain top-notch fellow (who hosts a radio show on WFMU at 8pm on Tuesday night) has offered to give the last $300 if the total gets to $1700, so that means they only need $120 more! I know times are tough, but if you can give a few bucks, you can help make sure Taz finds the right home.

Here's the link if you're interested in helping:

http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-08-16.8505916377


Taz is a good guy. Help a good guy win!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 20, 2009, 09:34:03 AM
 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(


Larry the Perv will NEVER replace me. He is too intellectually inferior to be on the same level as me.  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 20, 2009, 09:40:54 AM
Quote from: Spike on August 20, 2009, 09:34:03 AM
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Larry the Perv will NEVER replace me. He is too intellectually inferior to be on the same level as me.  

WEIRDO FIGHT! WEIRDO FIGHT!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 20, 2009, 09:47:55 AM
Quote from: Spike on August 20, 2009, 09:34:03 AM
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Larry the Perv will NEVER replace me. He is too intellectually inferior to be on the same level as me.  

Intellectual superiority has no correlation with entertainment value, Spike.

Actually, there is a correlation, but it's a negative correlation.  Consider Jacques Lacan and then consider this person:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5oVzbwYWpg[/youtube]

Who would you rather listen to for two minutes?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 20, 2009, 09:51:04 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 20, 2009, 09:40:54 AM
Quote from: Spike on August 20, 2009, 09:34:03 AM
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Larry the Perv will NEVER replace me. He is too intellectually inferior to be on the same level as me.   

WEIRDO FIGHT! WEIRDO FIGHT!


Hide the whips and the ... Kinkier whips.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on August 20, 2009, 10:21:59 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on August 19, 2009, 09:06:53 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 19, 2009, 08:40:27 AM
It's official:  Larry the Perv is my favorite caller.

Patton's imitation of Larry's "radio date" with Laurie had me laughing uncontrollably.
Yes. This entire show was just a losing battle of me trying not to laugh at my desk. Also, this?

Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on August 20, 2009, 09:47:55 AM
Consider Jacques Lacan and then consider this person:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5oVzbwYWpg[/youtube]
Who would you rather listen to for two minutes?
Incredible.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 20, 2009, 10:27:38 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on August 20, 2009, 09:47:55 AM

Intellectual superiority has no correlation with entertainment value, Spike.

Actually, there is a correlation, but it's a negative correlation.  Consider Jacques Lacan and then consider this person:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5oVzbwYWpg[/youtube]

Who would you rather listen to for two minutes?

Wow - I missed this video the first couple of times around.

How odd that this took place in Santa Cruz.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Satchm0 on August 20, 2009, 12:34:23 PM
"Well, he ended up founding one of the first Wa-Was"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 20, 2009, 12:35:40 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on August 20, 2009, 07:23:22 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on August 20, 2009, 04:23:13 AM
Larry's impersonation of Spike was pure gold... there.
Yup.  Probably one of the best things I've ever heard on the show.


What was the precise time of this?  I listened halfway to the Larry call, but I didn't hear this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 20, 2009, 01:00:04 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on August 20, 2009, 12:35:40 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on August 20, 2009, 07:23:22 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on August 20, 2009, 04:23:13 AM
Larry's impersonation of Spike was pure gold... there.
Yup.  Probably one of the best things I've ever heard on the show.


What was the precise time of this?  I listened halfway to the Larry call, but I didn't hear this.

I think Larry called twice this week. I think.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 20, 2009, 02:53:22 PM
He did, the second time to propose a radio date with Laurie--which Tom has decreed shall happen as her punishment for offending PFT.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on August 20, 2009, 09:37:52 PM
This radio date is bound to be magic. In fact, we will all be getting lucky that night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on August 20, 2009, 11:30:58 PM
Quote from: Sarah on August 20, 2009, 07:16:33 AM
There's no question Tom is the more talented impressionist.

Yes!  I'm always impressed by how his impressions sound both tossed-off AND pretty accurate...

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 21, 2009, 03:38:30 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 20, 2009, 02:53:22 PM
He did, the second time to propose a radio date with Laurie--which Tom has decreed shall happen as her punishment for offending PFT.

I thought he called three times?  Once early, then later when he made the "Big Fan" joke, and then the third time when he made the "Laurie is my weakness and My Weakness is Strong" joke.  At least, it felt like a bunch of times.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dnk on August 21, 2009, 10:29:43 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on August 21, 2009, 03:38:30 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 20, 2009, 02:53:22 PM
He did, the second time to propose a radio date with Laurie--which Tom has decreed shall happen as her punishment for offending PFT.

I thought he called three times?  Once early, then later when he made the "Big Fan" joke, and then the third time when he made the "Laurie is my weakness and My Weakness is Strong" joke.  At least, it felt like a bunch of times.

I only remember two for sure. I didn't even know Oswalt's new special was called MY WEAKNESS IS STRONG until later on in the show, so I thought they were just commenting on how eloquent Larry was being.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on August 21, 2009, 10:51:38 AM
That's the thing about Larry. He can make 2 calls seem like 3!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 21, 2009, 11:24:03 AM
julie's call was great; i loved hearing her call in...finally.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on August 21, 2009, 03:05:05 PM
Just thought this might be of interest:
http://consumerist.com/5342699/kfc-has-a-bacon-sandwich-that-uses-fried-chicken-as-bread (http://consumerist.com/5342699/kfc-has-a-bacon-sandwich-that-uses-fried-chicken-as-bread)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on August 21, 2009, 04:14:15 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on August 21, 2009, 03:05:05 PM
Just thought this might be of interest:
http://consumerist.com/5342699/kfc-has-a-bacon-sandwich-that-uses-fried-chicken-as-bread (http://consumerist.com/5342699/kfc-has-a-bacon-sandwich-that-uses-fried-chicken-as-bread)

As I was hearing the description, I was thinking, "That's not worth describing," but then he said the chicken was the bread and the whole thing came wrapped in tinfoil, and I laughed out loud at the stupidity of it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dukerayburn on August 21, 2009, 04:19:53 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on August 21, 2009, 04:14:15 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on August 21, 2009, 03:05:05 PM
Just thought this might be of interest:
http://consumerist.com/5342699/kfc-has-a-bacon-sandwich-that-uses-fried-chicken-as-bread (http://consumerist.com/5342699/kfc-has-a-bacon-sandwich-that-uses-fried-chicken-as-bread)

As I was hearing the description, I was thinking, "That's not worth describing," but then he said the chicken was the bread and the whole thing came wrapped in tinfoil, and I laughed out loud at the stupidity of it.
It does take one's breath away, yes. I added Patton's Tetsuo line to the comment thread there. Somebody else had expressed interest in what he'd have to say about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 21, 2009, 08:10:52 PM
Larry's horrible impression of Moi: I WAS NOT AMUSED !!!!!



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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on August 21, 2009, 08:25:16 PM
Quote from: Spike on August 21, 2009, 08:10:52 PM
Larry's horrible impression of Moi: I WAS NOT AMUSED !!!!!



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navul gazur
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on August 21, 2009, 10:05:50 PM
Quote from: Spike on August 21, 2009, 08:10:52 PM
Larry's horrible impression of Moi: I WAS NOT AMUSED !!!!!



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Are you ever amused? I can't say I've ever heard an honest laugh from you during any of your calls. You are aware it's a comedy show, right? What parts of The Best Show make you laugh?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 22, 2009, 01:53:21 AM
Quote from: dnk on August 21, 2009, 10:29:43 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on August 21, 2009, 03:38:30 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 20, 2009, 02:53:22 PM
He did, the second time to propose a radio date with Laurie--which Tom has decreed shall happen as her punishment for offending PFT.

I thought he called three times?  Once early, then later when he made the "Big Fan" joke, and then the third time when he made the "Laurie is my weakness and My Weakness is Strong" joke.  At least, it felt like a bunch of times.

I only remember two for sure. I didn't even know Oswalt's new special was called MY WEAKNESS IS STRONG until later on in the show, so I thought they were just commenting on how eloquent Larry was being.

Yeah, I listened to the show again last night and it was only twice.


Quote from: B_Buster on August 21, 2009, 10:51:38 AM
That's the thing about Larry. He can make 2 calls seem like 3!

And yes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 22, 2009, 02:14:08 AM
Quote from: Spike on August 21, 2009, 08:10:52 PM
Larry's horrible impression of Moi: I WAS NOT AMUSED !!!!!



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Wait ... Larry did an impression of Tor_Hershman?? How did I miss that?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 22, 2009, 10:10:15 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on August 21, 2009, 10:05:50 PM
Quote from: Spike on August 21, 2009, 08:10:52 PM
Larry's horrible impression of Moi: I WAS NOT AMUSED !!!!!



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Are you ever amused? I can't say I've ever heard an honest laugh from you during any of your calls. You are aware it's a comedy show, right? What parts of The Best Show make you laugh?

War!
Good God y'all
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothin'
Say it again!



Just kiddin, Mike.  Whack him over the head all you want.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on August 22, 2009, 10:40:20 AM
I wouldn't mind a dub of that baseball single. Wonder what the b-side is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on August 22, 2009, 10:55:07 AM
Quote from: Martin on August 22, 2009, 10:40:20 AM
I wouldn't mind a dub of that baseball single. Wonder what the b-side is.

Something called the "Krugle Man edit."  ???
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spacepope on August 22, 2009, 02:14:54 PM
I think if Laurie could get over her horror, she might enjoy a radio date with Lawrence D. Pervison. She seems to know an awful lot of pornographers and I imagine Larry shares her love of Vincent Gallo. BTW I also like Larry, but I do think he's going a bit overboard this year. I still prefer Fredricks. It's like whoever is the current mutant du jour, they need to call about half as much.

From listening carefully to the Mets-merized song, I think the shortstop was saying "I'm a full-grown man." What I loved was the next line where he rhymes "I'm really smooth" with "in the groove". It just supports the idea that they were making fun of him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on August 22, 2009, 03:37:44 PM
Quote from: spacepope on August 22, 2009, 02:14:54 PM
From listening carefully to the Mets-merized song, I think the shortstop was saying "I'm a full-grown man." What I loved was the next line where he rhymes "I'm really smooth" with "in the groove". It just supports the idea that they were making fun of him.

I actually think he said "a Gold Glove man", which, come on, he played in the National League at the same time as Ozzie Smith. Quit lyin', Rafael Santana.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on August 22, 2009, 06:05:01 PM
I liked the comment that Tom being left hand was sinister.  "That's what left-handed is in Latin sinister".  Also, Sebastian Bach reference (http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww57/afamilyofturtles/sebastianbach.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 22, 2009, 11:42:12 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on August 22, 2009, 06:05:01 PM
I liked the comment that Tom being left hand was sinister.  "That's what left-handed is in Latin sinister".  Also, Sebastian Bach reference (http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww57/afamilyofturtles/sebastianbach.jpg)

You laugh now but Sebastian Bach spent 5 years of the 90s in a Turkish Prison because they didn't recognize him then.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on August 22, 2009, 11:57:19 PM
Quote from: Stupornaut on August 22, 2009, 03:37:44 PM
Quote from: spacepope on August 22, 2009, 02:14:54 PM
From listening carefully to the Mets-merized song, I think the shortstop was saying "I'm a full-grown man." What I loved was the next line where he rhymes "I'm really smooth" with "in the groove". It just supports the idea that they were making fun of him.

I actually think he said "a Gold Glove man", which, come on, he played in the National League at the same time as Ozzie Smith. Quit lyin', Rafael Santana.

That song needed more Danny Heep and Tim Teufel.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 23, 2009, 06:25:42 AM
Quote from: Chris L on August 22, 2009, 10:55:07 AM
Quote from: Martin on August 22, 2009, 10:40:20 AM
I wouldn't mind a dub of that baseball single. Wonder what the b-side is.

Something called the "Krugle Man edit."  ???

I was eating rice when I read this ... You don't want to know how that rice went from my mouth to my computer screen.  But damn, that was funny!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on August 23, 2009, 01:23:58 PM
I have it from a reliable source (he actually bought a copy when it came out) that the lyric under question is "I'm a cool glove man."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on August 23, 2009, 01:47:55 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on August 23, 2009, 01:23:58 PM
I have it from a reliable source (he actually bought a copy when it came out) that the lyric under question is "I'm a cool glove man."

That doesn't seem very boastful to me because it conveys, "I'm a cool glove man, meaning that my glove is cool as opposed to hot on account of how little action it sees due to all the balls I drop." I don't know why he talks like a George Saunders character.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 23, 2009, 02:31:13 PM
Quick note: If anybody wants to criticize guests who are nice enough to make time in their insanely busy schedules and physically come down to the WFMU studios to provide three hours of entertainment, please do it somewhere else. It's not gonna fly on this board, no matter what this thread is called.

And thanks once more to Patton for being eternally generous with his time, talent and energies.

Tom.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: icepants on August 23, 2009, 04:27:57 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on August 23, 2009, 02:31:13 PM
Quick note: If anybody wants to criticize guests who are nice enough to make time in their insanely busy schedules and physically come down to the WFMU studios to provide three hours of entertainment, please do it somewhere else. It's not gonna fly on this board, no matter what this thread is called.

And thanks once more to Patton for being eternally generous with his time, talent and energies.

Tom.



Love Patton.  I think all the guests are awesome.  Especially PFT.   

I also have to admit that all this talk of Kiss meets the phantom of the park on the show has resulted in me tracking down a copy of it.  It seems awesome.  Can't wait to watch it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on August 23, 2009, 06:03:26 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 22, 2009, 11:42:12 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on August 22, 2009, 06:05:01 PM
I liked the comment that Tom being left hand was sinister.  "That's what left-handed is in Latin sinister".  Also, Sebastian Bach reference (http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww57/afamilyofturtles/sebastianbach.jpg)

You laugh now but Sebastian Bach spent 5 years of the 90s in a Turkish Prison because they didn't recognize him then.
no, no, I think you're mistaken.  Having to tour with GNR is not equivalent to spendng time in a Turkish prison, close though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChrisRawk on August 23, 2009, 07:51:32 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on August 21, 2009, 10:51:38 AM
That's the thing about Larry. He can make 2 calls seem like 3!

I'm sure he's painful for you guys but good lord is it really funny when you guys bust his chops. 

I got a kick out of you asking Larry if "dere" is a vocal tic on the Mike Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on August 24, 2009, 11:59:36 AM
I also thought the whole radio date thing was the best. Patton talking about his TV dinner had me dying!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 24, 2009, 01:51:15 PM
Larry, however, was planning on a sandwich.  No doubt a simple one, in order to leave one hand free.  If you know what I mean, dere.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 24, 2009, 01:51:38 PM
(Sorry, Laurie.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Green Lectern on August 24, 2009, 03:29:48 PM
(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/909/photo3fne.th.jpg) (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/photo3fne.jpg/)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on August 25, 2009, 12:23:39 PM
Quote from: TRG on August 18, 2009, 11:28:57 PM
Obviously:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bAFniMmrzw[/youtube]

Having grown up in Queens, I look back fondly on the summer and subsequent World Series of 1986.   Perhaps too fondly.  "Let's Get Mets'merized" has been washed from my memory, like an awkward Christmas morning spent in the lap of a drunken uncle.

However, this is the tune I shall always remember...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc3cGTU3C0s[/youtube]

However barbaric, you must admit that they did have the teamwork to make the dream work.

Also, Piscopo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on August 25, 2009, 12:31:17 PM
"The Bad Guys Won" is a great book, if you enjoy a little baseball mixed in with your sociopathy.

Jeff Pearlman's other book, "Boys Will Be Boys", is even crazier, but not quite as enjoyable, because it's about the Dallas Cowboys.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dnk on August 25, 2009, 07:37:01 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on August 23, 2009, 02:31:13 PM
Quick note: If anybody wants to criticize guests who are nice enough to make time in their insanely busy schedules and physically come down to the WFMU studios to provide three hours of entertainment, please do it somewhere else. It's not gonna fly on this board, no matter what this thread is called.

And thanks once more to Patton for being eternally generous with his time, talent and energies.

Tom.



Wamp wamp. I feel like I just got hit by daddy in front of everybody. I didn't mean any disrespect, which is why I prefaced my criticism with "but I like a fair amount of Oswalt's bits, he's obviously a genuinely hilarious guy." But I shouldn't ant won't try to defend myself, Tom, obviously your rules are the rules, and I apologize.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on August 25, 2009, 07:47:08 PM
Hold your head up, dnk. We all make mistakes. I don't think anyone will hold it against you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 25, 2009, 08:14:36 PM
Quote from: TRG on August 25, 2009, 07:47:08 PM
Hold your head up, dnk. We all make mistakes. I don't think anyone will hold it against you.


I will.



Wait, what are we talking about again?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 26, 2009, 07:57:58 AM
Slut.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: tits mcgee on August 26, 2009, 01:23:23 PM
Quote from: Sarah on August 24, 2009, 01:51:15 PM
Larry, however, was planning on a sandwich.  No doubt a simple one, in order to leave one hand free.  If you know what I mean, dere.

Larry's just leaving some room for the colonel's special sauce on his discarded, foil wrapped meaty tube.  :( 



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 26, 2009, 02:27:19 PM
When you come down to it, a Salisbury steak TV dinner would be much more practical for him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on August 27, 2009, 05:50:54 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on August 23, 2009, 02:31:13 PM
Quick note: If anybody wants to criticize guests who are nice enough to make time in their insanely busy schedules and physically come down to the WFMU studios to provide three hours of entertainment, please do it somewhere else. It's not gonna fly on this board, no matter what this thread is called.

And thanks once more to Patton for being eternally generous with his time, talent and energies.

Tom.


Tom, I would shut down the board, shut it down.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on August 27, 2009, 07:33:38 PM
i can't stop thinking about tom letting soupjam stevens off the hook. it makes me feel so warm inside, not because i have a soft spot for that guy but makes me so much more proud of my FOT card. tom's warmth and forgiveness, snobs vs. the slobs. i got all gooey when the danielson track came on shuffle on the ipod. i hate/love feeling like this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on August 27, 2009, 07:56:26 PM
What's the Sufjan Stevens story?  I think I came in too recently to hear it.  I wondered what that caller meant.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 27, 2009, 10:19:26 PM
oh, I ain't touching this one - sorry PJ
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 27, 2009, 10:23:22 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on August 27, 2009, 05:50:54 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on August 23, 2009, 02:31:13 PM
Quick note: If anybody wants to criticize guests who are nice enough to make time in their insanely busy schedules and physically come down to the WFMU studios to provide three hours of entertainment, please do it somewhere else. It's not gonna fly on this board, no matter what this thread is called.

And thanks once more to Patton for being eternally generous with his time, talent and energies.

Tom.


Tom, I would shut down the board, shut it down.

Eh, just for a week maybe. Send a message!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on August 29, 2009, 09:36:07 AM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on August 27, 2009, 07:56:26 PM
What's the Sufjan Stevens story?  I think I came in too recently to hear it.  I wondered what that caller meant.

Something something second rate Elliot Smith, pretension, theater music. archive: 01/10/06.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on September 01, 2009, 11:08:39 PM
Paraphrasing,

Mike: "So this Vietnam Vet came back and channeled his anger at the Vietcong towards the children playing softball."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AndrewVDill on September 02, 2009, 12:13:38 AM
What I was able to hear of the Mike & Therese Show was fantastic!  Well done!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on September 02, 2009, 10:01:45 AM
I enjoyed being the lead-in for Fredericks' tale of parental beatings and recreational skipping.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pete on September 02, 2009, 10:11:43 AM
I loved the show last night, and it only enhanced my radio-crush on Therese.

My favorite moment was during Fredericks's legitimately terrifying story.  When he said "so I was rolling on the floor, and my dad was kicking me", Therese is appropriately horrified and Mike just goes "Yeah? Where did he hit you???"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on September 02, 2009, 10:13:57 AM
Damn, I wish I'd tuned in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AndrewVDill on September 02, 2009, 10:15:35 AM
http://wfmu.org/playlists/TQ
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on September 02, 2009, 10:17:17 AM
Oh, I'm listening to it now.  But I'd have liked to have heard it live.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on September 02, 2009, 10:21:23 AM
That was a great, great show. I always like Therese's song choices but the Therese and Mike show was outtasight.

I am glad Mike gets to go out on a high note because he should certainly be fired for insubordination upon Tom.'s return.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 02, 2009, 10:29:55 AM
Quote from: gravy boat on September 02, 2009, 10:21:23 AM
That was a great, great show. I always like Therese's song choices but the Therese and Mike show was outtasight.

I am glad Mike gets to go out on a high note because he should certainly be fired for insubordination upon Tom.'s return.

[fonpr] 12:04 am: I have from the Middle of SAmir's call on, ON TAPE
[B_Buster] 12:04 am: I don't know how the podcast works. I'll check with Tom about that tomorrow. I'll ask him if he can arrange that. But it will
definitely be in Therese's archived shows
[fonpr] 12:05 am: If he talks to you
[B_Buster] 12:05 am: haha, I got some good zingers in tonight, huh?
[fonpr] 12:06 am: He asks for it
[FOTchat]: Stan has left at 12:06 am
[B_Buster] 12:06 am: as James Brown say, "REVENGE, THE BIG PAYBACK!"
[fonpr] 12:06 am: I offended Stan
[SJK] 12:06 am: i'm still picturing Tom stewing at home from you getting all of that tom scharpling unsupervised airtime
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 02, 2009, 11:47:49 AM
i even missed the chat...stink.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on September 02, 2009, 12:25:56 PM
"I later threw up on him."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on September 02, 2009, 03:42:11 PM
I enjoyed hearing Mike taking shots at Tom throughout the show. Can't wait to hear Tom get back at Mike next week.

I was surprised at how nice and well behaved all the callers were.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on September 02, 2009, 03:59:24 PM
man, i wish I coulda listened live. this is a topic I EXCEL at.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on September 02, 2009, 04:29:45 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on September 02, 2009, 10:21:23 AM
That was a great, great show. I always like Therese's song choices but the Therese and Mike show was outtasight.

I am glad Mike gets to go out on a high note because he should certainly be fired for insubordination upon Tom.'s return.

I'm listening to it now. I am really, really enjoying this playlist. I don't know any of these songs and I love 'em all.

Deep cuts yay!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on September 02, 2009, 04:50:46 PM
The Sweet And Sour Hour was *all* W!

I was quite impressed with how well behaved the unscreened calls were last night - though I have to admit, part of me was eagerly anticipating a call beginning with, "Hello dere, Michael" with no Tom to be found anywhere near the button to drop the call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on September 02, 2009, 05:30:35 PM
Not sure if Therese reads these things but I just wanted to say great job! on the show last night. It was excellent.

And this might get me permanently banned by Tom but I gotta give the same praise to Mike. Nice work Mike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trotskie on September 02, 2009, 05:53:02 PM
Quote from: moonshake on September 02, 2009, 03:42:11 PM
I was surprised at how nice and well behaved all the callers were.

Agreed.  I thought that both the hosts and the listenership brought it for what was a very entertaining 3 hours. 


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on September 02, 2009, 05:58:44 PM
Loved the bed music!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: panasonicyouth on September 02, 2009, 07:35:53 PM
Bah, I missed it! Again! :(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dnk on September 02, 2009, 10:41:46 PM
With such widespread and high praise, I think I'm definitely going to check out the archives.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 02, 2009, 11:03:09 PM
Quote from: panasonicyouth on September 02, 2009, 07:35:53 PM
Bah, I missed it! Again! :(


And you missed the chat as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on September 03, 2009, 02:52:05 AM
Quote from: dnk on September 02, 2009, 10:41:46 PM
With such widespread and high praise, I think I'm definitely going to check out the archives.

You can't go wrong with the Archives.  Some nights at work I'll just pick a random episode, and it's always satisfying.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dnk on September 03, 2009, 03:02:54 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on September 03, 2009, 02:52:05 AM
Quote from: dnk on September 02, 2009, 10:41:46 PM
With such widespread and high praise, I think I'm definitely going to check out the archives.

You can't go wrong with the Archives.  Some nights at work I'll just pick a random episode, and it's always satisfying.

You might be a little confused (or I might be). I was talking about listening to Therese's archives because of all the praise about her and Mike's fill-in show on Tuesday night.

Although you're not wrong, random selections from TBS archives is definitely always a treat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AndrewVDill on September 03, 2009, 11:41:09 AM
I feel compelled to share my childhood trauma here since I couldn't think of it at the time.

As a child my family lived near the woods.  One night my dad came and woke me up because there was a bear in the backyard.  I was about three and had never seen a bear before so I was really excited.  The whole family went out on the deck to watch the bear just kind of amble around the yard.  Then things went south.  The bear ripped the door off of our metal shed and went inside.  He came back out carrying our rabbits' cage.  He threw it on the ground, ripped it open and ate all of our rabbits.  Right in front of my horrified three year old eyes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on September 03, 2009, 11:53:59 AM
Quote from: AndrewVDill on September 03, 2009, 11:41:09 AM
I feel compelled to share my childhood trauma here since I couldn't think of it at the time.

As a child my family lived near the woods.  One night my dad came and woke me up because there was a bear in the backyard.  I was about three and had never seen a bear before so I was really excited.  The whole family went out on the deck to watch the bear just kind of amble around the yard.  Then things went south.  The bear ripped the door off of our metal shed and went inside.  He came back out carrying our rabbits' cage.  He threw it on the ground, ripped it open and ate all of our rabbits.  Right in front of my horrified three year old eyes.

This is fantastic! I take that back. I mean, I wish you would have called in with this story. I encourage anyone else who has a good childhood trauma to feel free to share. It wasn't until the day after the show that I realized that I had suppressed some of my worst childhood traumas. One of these was the incident when a neighbor slit his throat and then left a trail of blood as he ran around the neighborhood bleeding out. If I recall correctly, he perished while sitting at another neighbor's picnic table. The neighborhood kids and myself were eager to trace his footsteps the next day to see if we could find any blood.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on September 03, 2009, 11:56:17 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on September 03, 2009, 11:53:59 AM
Quote from: AndrewVDill on September 03, 2009, 11:41:09 AM
I feel compelled to share my childhood trauma here since I couldn't think of it at the time.

As a child my family lived near the woods.  One night my dad came and woke me up because there was a bear in the backyard.  I was about three and had never seen a bear before so I was really excited.  The whole family went out on the deck to watch the bear just kind of amble around the yard.  Then things went south.  The bear ripped the door off of our metal shed and went inside.  He came back out carrying our rabbits' cage.  He threw it on the ground, ripped it open and ate all of our rabbits.  Right in front of my horrified three year old eyes.

This is fantastic! I take that back. I mean, I wish you would have called in with this story. I encourage anyone else who has a good childhood trauma to feel free to share. It wasn't until the day after the show that I realized that I had suppressed some of my worst childhood traumas. One of these was the incident when a neighbor slit his throat and then left a trail of blood as he ran around the neighborhood bleeding out. If I recall correctly, he perished while sitting at another neighbor's picnic table. The neighborhood kids and myself were eager to trace his footsteps the next day to see if we could find any blood.

I almost called in with mine too. Shouldn't we save it for the next Sweet & Sour Hour?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on September 03, 2009, 12:10:34 PM
Quote from: AndrewVDill on September 03, 2009, 11:41:09 AM
I feel compelled to share my childhood trauma here since I couldn't think of it at the time.

As a child my family lived near the woods.  One night my dad came and woke me up because there was a bear in the backyard.  I was about three and had never seen a bear before so I was really excited.  The whole family went out on the deck to watch the bear just kind of amble around the yard.  Then things went south.  The bear ripped the door off of our metal shed and went inside.  He came back out carrying our rabbits' cage.  He threw it on the ground, ripped it open and ate all of our rabbits.  Right in front of my horrified three year old eyes.

That is horrific. Poor kid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on September 03, 2009, 01:46:46 PM
Quote from: AndrewVDill on September 03, 2009, 11:41:09 AM
I feel compelled to share my childhood trauma here since I couldn't think of it at the time.

As a child my family lived near the woods.  One night my dad came and woke me up because there was a bear in the backyard.  I was about three and had never seen a bear before so I was really excited.  The whole family went out on the deck to watch the bear just kind of amble around the yard.  Then things went south.  The bear ripped the door off of our metal shed and went inside.  He came back out carrying our rabbits' cage.  He threw it on the ground, ripped it open and ate all of our rabbits.  Right in front of my horrified three year old eyes.

Oh My, you poor kid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on September 03, 2009, 01:52:02 PM
I called in on Tuesday with a story about school but i considered telling another one.  I could not tell if it was traumatic or awesome though so I'll let you decide:

When I was 10 years old I visited the Museum of Natural History. While I was standing in the mineral room contemplating how shiny the rocks were, a girl stepped behind me put her hands on my shoulders, whispered in my ear and kissed me. Full on kissed the way no ten year old boy should have a right to experience, followed by the tongue in mouth and bite on the neck.

This story would be better or at least less creepy if she wasn’t 16 years my senior and a friend of my mother.

It was either that story or the time I mistook a tape my father and the neighbors had made for a tape of the Jet game.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 03, 2009, 02:11:40 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on September 03, 2009, 01:52:02 PM
I called in on Tuesday with a story about school but i considered telling another one.  I could not tell if it was traumatic or awesome though so I'll let you decide:

When I was 10 years old I visited the Museum of Natural History. While I was standing in the mineral room contemplating how shiny the rocks were, a girl stepped behind me put her hands on my shoulders, whispered in my ear and kissed me. Full on kissed the way no ten year old boy should have a right to experience, followed by the tongue in mouth and bite on the neck.

This story would be better or at least less creepy if she wasn’t 16 years my senior and a friend of my mother.

It was either that story or the time I mistook a tape my father and the neighbors had made for a tape of the Jet game.

A tape your father and the neighbors had made or a "tape" your father and the neighbors had made?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on September 03, 2009, 02:25:01 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on September 03, 2009, 02:11:40 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on September 03, 2009, 01:52:02 PM
I called in on Tuesday with a story about school but i considered telling another one.  I could not tell if it was traumatic or awesome though so I'll let you decide:

When I was 10 years old I visited the Museum of Natural History. While I was standing in the mineral room contemplating how shiny the rocks were, a girl stepped behind me put her hands on my shoulders, whispered in my ear and kissed me. Full on kissed the way no ten year old boy should have a right to experience, followed by the tongue in mouth and bite on the neck.

This story would be better or at least less creepy if she wasn’t 16 years my senior and a friend of my mother.

It was either that story or the time I mistook a tape my father and the neighbors had made for a tape of the Jet game.

A tape your father and the neighbors had made or a "tape" your father and the neighbors had made?

That would be "tape".  if Tom allows another Mike Show I'll try to call in with it. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 03, 2009, 03:09:42 PM
in that case, i think the quotation marks would be better placed on "Jets game".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 03, 2009, 03:22:03 PM
my child trauma stems from an instance when i got sick inside a brand new store after stuffing myself with scrambled eggs and bacon that morning.  needless to say, when my mother and i returned from cleaning me up in the bathroom, they had sectioned off where i vomited- complete with chunks of eggs and chunks of bacon.  

i havent been able to eat either since.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on September 03, 2009, 06:33:39 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on September 03, 2009, 11:53:59 AM
Quote from: AndrewVDill on September 03, 2009, 11:41:09 AM
I feel compelled to share my childhood trauma here since I couldn't think of it at the time.

As a child my family lived near the woods.  One night my dad came and woke me up because there was a bear in the backyard.  I was about three and had never seen a bear before so I was really excited.  The whole family went out on the deck to watch the bear just kind of amble around the yard.  Then things went south.  The bear ripped the door off of our metal shed and went inside.  He came back out carrying our rabbits' cage.  He threw it on the ground, ripped it open and ate all of our rabbits.  Right in front of my horrified three year old eyes.

This is fantastic! I take that back. I mean, I wish you would have called in with this story. I encourage anyone else who has a good childhood trauma to feel free to share. It wasn't until the day after the show that I realized that I had suppressed some of my worst childhood traumas. One of these was the incident when a neighbor slit his throat and then left a trail of blood as he ran around the neighborhood bleeding out. If I recall correctly, he perished while sitting at another neighbor's picnic table. The neighborhood kids and myself were eager to trace his footsteps the next day to see if we could find any blood.
And here ladies and gentlemen, would be the AP Mike origin story. It all begins here! Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on September 03, 2009, 06:39:43 PM
I have led such a peaceful, wholesome life.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dnk on September 03, 2009, 08:51:55 PM
I've listened to the first half or so of The Therese and Mike Show slash The Sweet And Sour Hour slash whatever it's called. Pretty good. I especially really liked all the music choices. Definitely good stuff so far.

This was also the first time I heard Ted Leo's McCartney cover from the premium. I'm so sad I don't have that CD.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on September 04, 2009, 05:31:29 PM
"Wait a minute!  Is this Eureka Zeke???" 

"That's right."

"...I thought I killed you!" 


That moment slayed me!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on September 09, 2009, 02:00:45 PM
"quote unquote be-yotchy"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on September 10, 2009, 05:21:38 PM
I smoked cheeba with Peter Tork once.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on September 10, 2009, 06:19:39 PM
Great moment from Tuesday: John Hodgman's plan to launch Lisajanepersky.com as his own personal site. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on September 10, 2009, 06:26:29 PM
The last five minutes or so of the show, when Karl (Carl?) was talking about his magazines, and both host and guests were barely holding it together (laugh-wise) - amazing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on September 10, 2009, 08:18:11 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on September 10, 2009, 06:19:39 PM
Great moment from Tuesday: John Hodgman's plan to launch Lisajanepersky.com as his own personal site. 

+1

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

"America's Most Dutch Tunnel", JH.

"Sounds like the host is eating fudge", Carl N.A.




 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on September 10, 2009, 11:22:55 PM
"After seeing Inglorious Basterds, do you guys think less of Hitler now?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on September 11, 2009, 12:39:13 PM
(http://x818.com/junk/jalopyBS.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 11, 2009, 01:44:36 PM
"Riding the subway, what's THAT like?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on September 11, 2009, 04:59:57 PM
Quote from: samir on September 10, 2009, 11:22:55 PM
"After seeing Inglorious Basterds, do you guys think less of Hitler now?"

In a show packed with great moments, that line may have been the best.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on September 11, 2009, 06:14:32 PM
Tom is good.  No, he's not good.  He's the best.

The worst part of the show was the constant taunting about the meet-up, but it was more than made up for by three full hours of JW.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on September 11, 2009, 06:16:26 PM
Also, "It's not a grape snow cone!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on September 11, 2009, 06:29:43 PM
The Sanjaya interview still shouldn't exist.  It's wonderful, but as I listen to it, I think I have to be dreaming.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on September 11, 2009, 07:05:55 PM
"The Pumpkin Song"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 11, 2009, 10:48:00 PM
Tom made me feel so guilty for watching that show 'Hoarders'.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fredfoster on September 11, 2009, 11:37:39 PM
1:57:47

When Carl asks Lisa to pass the Allen wrench..

"Just Get It!"

My favorite part for sure.



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MattJohnson on September 12, 2009, 03:27:53 AM
I absolutely loved Tom talking about Hoarders, and the woman with the fresh fruit, only to describe "...the pumpkins".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on September 12, 2009, 07:10:05 AM
Tom:  What about acting?

Sanjaya:  Huh?

Tom:  What about acting?  Doing any acting?

Sanjaya:  Well... I was... (Carl begins to hammer loudly and slowly and with no end in sight)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on September 12, 2009, 11:52:14 AM
JH--"Even when you're on break, you seem to be doing a lot of moving of tools around."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spacepope on September 12, 2009, 12:48:54 PM
I was listening again to the podcast and when Tom described John Hodgman as a pitchman, I thought he said henchman. Could have been all the background noise. For some reason it really cracked me up to imagine Hodgman as henchman. I keep imagining him with a hunch (which he would refer to as scoliosis) and saying "yes master". Casting agents please remember this for your next evil scientist movie. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on September 12, 2009, 01:14:30 PM
Quote from: spacepope on September 12, 2009, 12:48:54 PM
I was listening again to the podcast and when Tom described John Hodgman as a pitchman, I thought he said henchman. Could have been all the background noise. For some reason it really cracked me up to imagine Hodgman as henchman. I keep imagining him with a hunch (which he would refer to as scoliosis) and saying "yes master". Casting agents please remember this for your next evil scientist movie. 

I'd like Hodgman as a hunchback to co-star with Klaus Kinski's hunchback character from For a Few Dollars More.  Hunchback Kinski would have been better as "Mac" than Justin Long, also.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: slipperyslope on September 13, 2009, 02:42:03 AM
Tom:
don't be surprised if people start singing happy birthday!

Jon:
*laugh* doing some (voice volume trails off) lines too


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: icepants on September 13, 2009, 06:55:20 PM
Tom Talking up my friends' band Jeff The Brotherhood
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9wmFRSVAKw
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on September 13, 2009, 09:49:30 PM
Worst: Learning that Tom loved Inglourious Basterds, and therefore I have to see it. I was feeling so comfortable in completely writing it off. Oh well.

Best: Hodgman! Someone get him and Tom a nightly show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Creekmore_Banks on September 14, 2009, 11:17:17 AM
Quote from: icepants on September 13, 2009, 06:55:20 PM
Tom Talking up my friends' band Jeff The Brotherhood

It has been nice to hear JEFF the Brotherhood and Titus Andronicus receiving some kudos on TBS from their opening slots with Ted Leo. I have seen both bands several times and they are both good examples of bands who are out there doing work night after night. They deserve whatever praise comes their way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 14, 2009, 02:06:49 PM
john hodgman calling carl out for messing with his tools even when he takes a break.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on September 14, 2009, 04:56:51 PM
When talking about "KISS meets the Phantom of the Park":
Tom: Please don't answer that.
John H: You know what?  I'll allow it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on September 14, 2009, 05:07:17 PM
Quote from: Bryan on September 13, 2009, 09:49:30 PM
Worst: Learning that Tom loved Inglourious Basterds, and therefore I have to see it. I was feeling so comfortable in completely writing it off. Oh well.


I missed that part. About where was it in the show?

My favorite part: Carl hammering slowly had me howling with laughter, and then when he suddenly started hammering double-time it was like a punch in the ribs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on September 14, 2009, 05:42:32 PM
Quote from: icepants on September 13, 2009, 06:55:20 PM
Tom Talking up my friends' band Jeff The Brotherhood
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9wmFRSVAKw

I don't know what the fuck was going on at the echo that night but they weren't letting people in during JTB's set. It was crazy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on September 14, 2009, 05:50:51 PM
ok, who snatched up Lisajanepersky.com?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kibblesmith on September 14, 2009, 08:29:09 PM
That JTB video is so good I tried to reapply to High School, but they were all naw.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Creekmore_Banks on September 14, 2009, 09:37:07 PM
"It's so heavy that people actually mistake his voice for a guitar."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 15, 2009, 10:27:51 AM

Tom (as TV exec #1): "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

John Hodgman (as TV exec #2): "Do you mean 'Hoarders?' Yes."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on September 15, 2009, 12:55:34 PM
that interview with Sanjaya with Karl doing his thing was the most brilliant piece of comedy I've seen in a long time.  The question is when will Wurster be the next 20 million dollar comedy star?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 15, 2009, 03:00:54 PM
A.P. mike hosting the Most Dangerous Game in a tweed jacket

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 15, 2009, 03:11:49 PM
Tom: "You know the movie True Romance that Quentin Tarantino wrote? That's his version of 'hey, what if I had a girlfriend?'"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on September 15, 2009, 03:21:48 PM
Quote from: clay on September 14, 2009, 05:07:17 PM
Quote from: Bryan on September 13, 2009, 09:49:30 PM
Worst: Learning that Tom loved Inglourious Basterds, and therefore I have to see it. I was feeling so comfortable in completely writing it off. Oh well.


I missed that part. About where was it in the show?

My favorite part: Carl hammering slowly had me howling with laughter, and then when he suddenly started hammering double-time it was like a punch in the ribs.

I think the IB talk was in the last hour or so.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 15, 2009, 06:22:59 PM
Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 15, 2009, 03:11:49 PM
Tom: "You know the movie True Romance that Quentin Tarantino wrote? That's his version of 'hey, what if I had a girlfriend?'"

Best summary of 'True Romance' possible. The Christian Slater character is obviously his fantasy self.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on September 15, 2009, 06:52:01 PM
Some of my favorite moments are little ones like this:

Larry: "What's that?"

Tom: "What?"

Karl: "What?"

Such sharp timing, it's hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on September 15, 2009, 11:03:27 PM
Bruno S.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on September 15, 2009, 11:08:40 PM
Amazing show. Favorite was either the Bruno S. stuff

or

Larry correcting Laurie about her own prom. "Twelve years... Larry's good at the math, dere."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on September 16, 2009, 01:44:43 AM
In a show full of "bests", realizing that I was feeling empathy for Lawrence managed to be both a Best/Worst. I felt conflicted and I felt confused.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on September 16, 2009, 03:51:54 AM
Quote from: hugman on September 15, 2009, 12:55:34 PM
that interview with Sanjaya with Karl doing his thing was the most brilliant piece of comedy I've seen in a long time.  The question is when will Wurster be the next 20 million dollar comedy star?

seen? what a dunce.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on September 16, 2009, 09:56:07 AM
"Andy Warhol is a surprisingly strong runningback."

And Bruno S. was mindblowing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 16, 2009, 10:02:46 AM
I want to suggest a jingle for the marketing of Mike's mouse pads. It goes like this.


"YOU GOT MIKE ON THE MIC ON THE MOUSE PAD"

"YOU GOT MIKE ON THE MIC ON THE MOUSE PAD"

"YOU GOT MIKE ON THE MIC ON THE MOUSE PAD"

"YOU GOT MIKE ON THE MIC ON THE MOUSE PAD"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 16, 2009, 10:15:24 AM
"H-MAN!?"

"yes?"

"You've been replaced by a piece of cloth"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 16, 2009, 10:18:57 AM
Quote from: hugman on September 16, 2009, 03:51:54 AM
Quote from: hugman on September 15, 2009, 12:55:34 PM
that interview with Sanjaya with Karl doing his thing was the most brilliant piece of comedy I've seen in a long time.  The question is when will Wurster be the next 20 million dollar comedy star?

seen? what a dunce.

you get one free pass, hugman.  shake it off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on September 16, 2009, 10:37:12 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on September 16, 2009, 10:18:57 AM
Quote from: hugman on September 16, 2009, 03:51:54 AM
Quote from: hugman on September 15, 2009, 12:55:34 PM
that interview with Sanjaya with Karl doing his thing was the most brilliant piece of comedy I've seen in a long time.  The question is when will Wurster be the next 20 million dollar comedy star?

seen? what a dunce.

you get one free pass, hugman.  shake it off.

"I have seen" is correct.

Yesterday, after I rook the leaves in my yard, my wife asked me if I had boughtten that grammar book yet. Don't see that I need to.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: timde on September 16, 2009, 10:50:03 AM
VEL COME TO ZEE MIKE SHOW
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 16, 2009, 10:55:21 AM
Quote from: timde on September 16, 2009, 10:50:03 AM
VEL COME TO ZEE MIKE SHOW


Maybe the highlight of 2009.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on September 16, 2009, 12:18:19 PM
Quote from: yesno on September 16, 2009, 10:37:12 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on September 16, 2009, 10:18:57 AM
Quote from: hugman on September 16, 2009, 03:51:54 AM
Quote from: hugman on September 15, 2009, 12:55:34 PM
that interview with Sanjaya with Karl doing his thing was the most brilliant piece of comedy I've seen in a long time.  The question is when will Wurster be the next 20 million dollar comedy star?

seen? what a dunce.

you get one free pass, hugman.  shake it off.

"I have seen" is correct.


not in reference to radio it ain't.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on September 16, 2009, 12:31:06 PM
That's a good point.  I usually do stare at the speakers when the Best Show is on though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on September 16, 2009, 12:56:07 PM
I can only hope the Wurster calls keep ending with that horrifying, "YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! *CLICK*"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on September 16, 2009, 01:03:05 PM
"Dottie"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 16, 2009, 01:09:19 PM
In reference to the Damon Che-penned instrumental Pittsburgh city anthem, exchange went something like:

Karl: “Guess how many parts are in it?”
Tom: “How many?”
Karl: “42. Guess how many different time signatures there are?”
Tom: “10?”
Karl: “42.”

Because who don't love a good Don Caballero joke?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 16, 2009, 01:24:33 PM
With last night's installment, The Best Show has almost definitely reached its "White Album" phase.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 16, 2009, 01:58:59 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on September 16, 2009, 10:55:21 AM
Quote from: timde on September 16, 2009, 10:50:03 AM
VEL COME TO ZEE MIKE SHOW


Maybe the highlight of 2009.

This, plus the new bed music ... I hope it's all rolled together next week for another installment of the Mike Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on September 16, 2009, 03:57:12 PM
"What are your worries & concerns? What are your dreams & aspirations?" quote from a surprisingly slick Larry. Tom's stifled guffaw after was priceless.

"Okay, pick a pet name for yourself and then I'll pick one for me." "It's 3/4 of a bouquet." "Yeah, I wouldn't want to date a lady who's tried cat food."


Seriously, the radio date was the perfect digestif to a very W show.


Velcomm to zee MIKE shoow!

Also, Mike's glee.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on September 16, 2009, 04:22:16 PM
Mike's giggle fest at hearing Bruno S.  i love Mike.

also, best/worst at the same time, the Larry+Laurie from Miami date.  come on, Laurie, Larry was a true gentleman and you shot him down time after time; he treated you like a real "flower".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on September 16, 2009, 04:52:47 PM
"So how was your lady prom"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dotmap on September 16, 2009, 06:54:01 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on September 16, 2009, 01:58:59 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on September 16, 2009, 10:55:21 AM
Quote from: timde on September 16, 2009, 10:50:03 AM
VEL COME TO ZEE MIKE SHOW


Maybe the highlight of 2009.

This, plus the new bed music ... I hope it's all rolled together next week for another installment of the Mike Show.

When Tom kept repeating it, and Mike was laughing constantly for like a minute or 2 straight, I totally lost it. That is definitely one of the funniest things I've heard recently, I can't wait for the next Mike Show...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on September 16, 2009, 06:55:59 PM
Is he really trying to say "Welcome to the Mike Show"?  I keep hearing a "P" in there, more like "pee-com to-ze mike-sho."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gedgengras on September 16, 2009, 07:56:41 PM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on September 16, 2009, 04:22:16 PM
also, best/worst at the same time, the Larry+Laurie from Miami date.  come on, Laurie, Larry was a true gentleman and you shot him down time after time; he treated you like a real "flower".

serious!  larry was so well behaved!! shame on you, laurie!!!

and the music during the date was amazing.  aimee mann + 'victory' by puff daddy and the family especially cracked me up!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 16, 2009, 08:46:05 PM
"The only thing that would make you happier is if some hoarder wandered in here with some rotten pumpkins."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on September 16, 2009, 09:01:22 PM
initially, I was veering toward The Larry Side. But toward the end of the 'date', Larry seemed to revert to Perv form, including a rather creepy laugh, that made Laurie's stance much more understandable.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on September 16, 2009, 09:07:02 PM
All that Bruno S stuff was gold. The gigglefest had me tearing up, it was just so insane. Bruno just sounded so mad to be saying that, if only he knew how perfect that was for Ze Mike Show!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 16, 2009, 10:02:55 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on September 16, 2009, 09:01:22 PM
initially, I was veering toward The Larry Side. But toward the end of the 'date', Larry seemed to revert to Perv form, including a rather creepy laugh, that made Laurie's stance much more understandable.

Yeah, that's why the whole thing was so great. Laurie and Larry both were terrific. They went up, they went down, back and forth. Et cetera. Loved it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 16, 2009, 10:05:38 PM
It was no "Lady Wainsworth's Desires."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on September 17, 2009, 02:50:41 AM
Quote from: dompap on September 16, 2009, 06:54:01 PM


When Tom kept repeating it, and Mike was laughing constantly for like a minute or 2 straight, I totally lost it. That is definitely one of the funniest things I've heard recently, I can't wait for the next Mike Show...

When I first heard it I thought, "Too bad it's a poor recording, oh well." Then Tom kept playing it, and it got funnier and funnier. Then Tom started doing his impression of it, and it was insanely funny. Then when Tom played the clip again, I completely lost it. Then I realized Tom is the master. To turn a funny but not that funny really clip into the funniest thing ever takes skills. It's brilliant!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on September 17, 2009, 05:21:58 AM
"Otherwise, pack your lunch." ~ Julie from Cincinatti.  I want that on a T-shirt!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on September 17, 2009, 08:08:02 AM
Second worst part?  Hearing Laurie be a little rude to Larry.

Worst part?  Hearing Larry earn the rudeness.

Best part?  The date itself, standing alone without comment from Tom or Mike as a work of art.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 17, 2009, 09:12:06 AM
When Tom randomly threw the Bruno S recording into the radio date soundtrack, I absolutely lost it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on September 17, 2009, 11:55:54 AM
The Bruno S soundclip was amazing.

On second listen, I didn't realize I got a chat-related shoutout! Whee!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on September 17, 2009, 12:35:51 PM
Quote from: clay on September 17, 2009, 02:50:41 AM
Quote from: dompap on September 16, 2009, 06:54:01 PM


When Tom kept repeating it, and Mike was laughing constantly for like a minute or 2 straight, I totally lost it. That is definitely one of the funniest things I've heard recently, I can't wait for the next Mike Show...

When I first heard it I thought, "Too bad it's a poor recording, oh well." Then Tom kept playing it, and it got funnier and funnier. Then Tom started doing his impression of it, and it was insanely funny. Then when Tom played the clip again, I completely lost it. Then I realized Tom is the master. To turn a funny but not that funny really clip into the funniest thing ever takes skills. It's brilliant!

Agreed- nice job pointing out the crucial distinction of Tom's comedy skills vs. something that's naturally funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fredfoster on September 17, 2009, 02:14:48 PM
"Two for the windshield wiper movie please."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on September 17, 2009, 04:13:37 PM
Tom On...

Joe Perry

"He's an impressive axeman".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on September 18, 2009, 02:53:44 AM
As one might guess from my avatar, I loved all the Macho Man talk.

Seriously though, this was a classic Best Show. Trial of H-Man, radio date, hilarious Wurster call, Mike Show bumpers. What more can a human ask for?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on September 18, 2009, 08:17:32 AM
Guess what my father's name was.
Carl?
Yeah. Guess what my mother's name was.
Carla?
No, Kharl. It's Sweedish.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on September 18, 2009, 12:42:55 PM
That chat is always great, but this week, the show seemed more fun than usual to play along with in the chat, if that makes sense.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 18, 2009, 02:12:21 PM
"Well, it's not typical to eat before a dinner date either, dere"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on September 18, 2009, 02:44:13 PM
On listening a second time, I really enjoyed Laurie's tone during the date.  She was a bit incredulous, a bit alarmed at what might happen next, and a bit curious about where it was going.  She sounded like Tom during a JW call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 18, 2009, 03:12:49 PM
The best moment for me was:

Larry: "Whattaya havin dere fa dinna?"

Laurie: "I already had dinner."

Larry: "That was kinda rude a ya dere."

 :D
 
and

"What are your dreams and aspirations?"

hahalaughlaugh
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on September 18, 2009, 03:23:38 PM
I am rooting for Larry. At one point though I think he asked Laurie if her brother had a sister.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yaysarcasm on September 18, 2009, 06:09:52 PM
"What are you 50? No big deal I look cougars."
"I'm 20"
"Roar hehe oh my god you're 20?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: screamdracula on September 18, 2009, 11:40:02 PM

--Carl to Tom: "You're being kind of a sssssmart ass."
--The Mike Show background music, the creepiest music ever.
--Tom is trying to get Werner Herzog (or Bruno S) on the show! Stroszeck II!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on September 19, 2009, 08:11:16 AM
Tom tells Spike the reason Spike doesn't like Larry the Perv is that they are both working the same side of the street. I just thought that was so funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on September 19, 2009, 02:17:27 PM
Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 18, 2009, 03:12:49 PM
The best moment for me was:

Larry: "Whattaya havin dere fa dinna?"

Laurie: "I already had dinner."

Larry: "That was kinda rude a ya dere."

 :D
 
and

"What are your dreams and aspirations?"

hahalaughlaugh
X2
I'd like to hear Larry on a date with Dania next week.  Tom, please make "A date with Larry" happen every week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on September 20, 2009, 12:25:13 AM
I quite enjoyed the L&L date but it seemed to me that Laurie was doing that thing that the rich popular kids did in grade school do where she was over making fun of Larry as if it would make her cooler but judging from the chat that night it backfired because he was trying to be as decent as a guy who's moniker is "Da Perv" could be... Oh and we're not in grade school could be another reason it backfired. Wow never thought I'd side with LDP. Be nice Laurie, you didn't even have to see the guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on September 20, 2009, 01:56:38 AM
Quote from: HaroldBlvd on September 19, 2009, 08:11:16 AM
Tom tells Spike the reason Spike doesn't like Larry the Perv is that they are both working the same side of the street. I just thought that was so funny.
It's funny 'cause it's true.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on September 20, 2009, 04:09:30 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on September 20, 2009, 12:25:13 AM
I quite enjoyed the L&L date but it seemed to me that Laurie was doing that thing that the rich popular kids did in grade school do where she was over making fun of Larry as if it would make her cooler but judging from the chat that night it backfired because he was trying to be as decent as a guy who's moniker is "Da Perv" could be... Oh and we're not in grade school could be another reason it backfired. Wow never thought I'd side with LDP. Be nice Laurie, you didn't even have to see the guy.

+1

She just couldn't drop it and play along.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on September 20, 2009, 04:55:21 AM
While I agree that Larry was quite the conversationalist on this radio date, cut Laurie a little slack.  It was obviously an uncomfortable scenario for her and she was a sport to hang in there for the whole thing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on September 20, 2009, 12:31:15 PM
just finished the podcast this morning. radio date delivered beyond all expectations. best show in 2009: julie from cincinnati show, larry/laurie date, mike show:: happy days: laverne and shirley, mork and mindy, joannie loves chachi.

i was hoping the slow fade out of the date meant there would be a part ii. fingers doubtfully crossed.

spike needs to step up his movie reviews. larry the perv for now is my favorite deranged tom acolyte.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on September 20, 2009, 05:50:32 PM
Quote from: Peteski on September 20, 2009, 04:09:30 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on September 20, 2009, 12:25:13 AM
I quite enjoyed the L&L date but it seemed to me that Laurie was doing that thing that the rich popular kids did in grade school do where she was over making fun of Larry as if it would make her cooler but judging from the chat that night it backfired because he was trying to be as decent as a guy who's moniker is "Da Perv" could be... Oh and we're not in grade school could be another reason it backfired. Wow never thought I'd side with LDP. Be nice Laurie, you didn't even have to see the guy.

+1

She just couldn't drop it and play along.

I did apologize on the boards already. I'm not making excuses, but I had two Duvels with dinner, which was probably a mistake.

Edited because no one cares about how unpopular I was in school and it all sounds way too poor, poor pitiful me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 20, 2009, 07:59:55 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on September 20, 2009, 05:50:32 PM
Quote from: Peteski on September 20, 2009, 04:09:30 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on September 20, 2009, 12:25:13 AM
I quite enjoyed the L&L date but it seemed to me that Laurie was doing that thing that the rich popular kids did in grade school do where she was over making fun of Larry as if it would make her cooler but judging from the chat that night it backfired because he was trying to be as decent as a guy who's moniker is "Da Perv" could be... Oh and we're not in grade school could be another reason it backfired. Wow never thought I'd side with LDP. Be nice Laurie, you didn't even have to see the guy.

+1

She just couldn't drop it and play along.

I did apologize on the boards already. I'm not making excuses, but I had two Duvels with dinner, which was probably a mistake.

Edited because no one cares about how unpopular I was in school and it all sounds way too poor, poor pitiful me.

Laurie, I found you as enchanting as ever. Sincerely.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on September 20, 2009, 10:34:14 PM
Laurie, I think you were just taken by surprise by how engaging and persistent Larry was.

On your next radio date, I'm sure you'll do better.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on September 20, 2009, 10:58:48 PM
Laurie, I might have been hard on you, but you were responsible for the segment being as great as it was.  I hope it wasn't too creepy for you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on September 20, 2009, 11:04:56 PM
When Tom, as if experiencing some sort of moment of clarity after realizing he has just chosen a puppet to be his heir apparent, exclaims "What IS this SHOW???"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on September 21, 2009, 12:22:24 AM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on September 20, 2009, 10:58:48 PM
Laurie, I might have been hard on you, but you were responsible for the segment being as great as it was.  I hope it wasn't too creepy for you.

HE THOUGHT I ATE CAT FOOD. That's not a good start.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jouster on September 21, 2009, 12:55:44 AM
He misheard something you said. It's unfair to act like he accused you out of the blue.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on September 21, 2009, 01:48:14 AM
I was mostly joking, dere, Jouster.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on September 21, 2009, 02:45:41 AM
Even though she is the current CALLER OF THE YEAR, Laurie from Miami definitely polarizes The People.

I appreciate the job you did on Tuesday night, Laurie. Thank you.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jim McGriddles on September 21, 2009, 09:17:09 AM
"We're spiraling into some weird territory now."

-Tom, assessing the The Best Show in 2009 after the debut of Mike's bumpers

This week's episode was amazing.  This is my first Best Show year, and I am loving it. I hope this weird train runs forever!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on September 21, 2009, 09:52:54 AM
This is a top ten Best Show.  It was great from start to finish.  The timing was so perfect and solid. 

Bruno S TOOK THE CAKE.  I've listened to that little section about 3 times now--super, super funny.  It was, at its core, heartwarming as well. 

Couldn't help but feel bad for some dude who calls himself LARRY THE PERV, which in turn made me feel even worse.  He almost seemed sincere, yet he didn't break his accent/act.  Super, super weird. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 21, 2009, 09:54:57 AM
Quote from: Jim McGriddles on September 21, 2009, 09:17:09 AM
"We're spiraling into some weird territory now."

-Tom, assessing the The Best Show in 2009 after the debut of Mike's bumpers

This week's episode was amazing.  This is my first Best Show year, and I am loving it. I hope this weird train runs forever!

Last night I re-remixed  my SoundBoard Meeting and placed that quote in several (what I felt were) entertaining places.

Bruno S. also makes a couple of appearances.  

It's on cassette.


I was going to mail it to The Kid, but it is my last blank tape so I'm hesitant.


Warning - while you were typing a new reply has been posted. You may wish to review your post.
Ha ha
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Creekmore_Banks on September 21, 2009, 11:09:08 AM
Count me as another surprised Larry supporter. By the time he eventually started firing back at Laurie, I was totally with him. He had put up with enough abuse dere.

My God, what have I become?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on September 21, 2009, 12:31:33 PM
Quote from: HaroldBlvd on September 19, 2009, 08:11:16 AM
Tom tells Spike the reason Spike doesn't like Larry the Perv is that they are both working the same side of the street. I just thought that was so funny.

I was NOT amused. Larry the Perv is NOT a normal human being, unlike myself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on September 21, 2009, 02:56:23 PM
I appreciate the marquee text, Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 21, 2009, 03:17:27 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on September 21, 2009, 02:56:23 PM
I appreciate the marquee text, Spike.

He's just showing off his tech skills, Jeff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on September 21, 2009, 04:36:16 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on September 21, 2009, 02:56:23 PM
I appreciate the marquee text, Spike.

Glad to see Spike is putting the hour he saves by not watching The Guiding Light to good use. Classy text move.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on September 21, 2009, 04:45:34 PM
A very befitting punishment for the always annoying Laurie from Miami. Her radio date with Larry the Perv is very appropriate.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on September 21, 2009, 04:55:04 PM
i like that whenever spike posts it's like a small portal into a geocities website from 1998.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on September 21, 2009, 04:57:59 PM
Quote from: Spike on September 21, 2009, 04:45:34 PM
A very befitting punishment for the always annoying Laurie from Miami. Her radio date with Larry the Perv is very appropriate.

From you? I take that as a compliment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fyodor on September 21, 2009, 05:57:17 PM
Laurie always brings it (and by "it" I mean once in a while comparing peoples' appearance to other peoples' appearance but mostly just bringin' it!). Where are those movie reviews, Spike?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 21, 2009, 06:21:40 PM
Quote from: fyodor on September 21, 2009, 05:57:17 PM
Laurie always brings it (and by "it" I mean once in a while comparing peoples' appearance to other peoples' appearance but mostly just bringin' it!). Where are those movie reviews, Spike?


I think I just stepped in "it".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on September 21, 2009, 07:03:55 PM
Quote from: fonpr on September 21, 2009, 06:21:40 PM
Quote from: fyodor on September 21, 2009, 05:57:17 PM
Laurie always brings it (and by "it" I mean once in a while comparing peoples' appearance to other peoples' appearance but mostly just bringin' it!). Where are those movie reviews, Spike?


I think I just stepped in "it".

Don't ever change, Fredericks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on September 21, 2009, 07:12:26 PM
I'm mad that I just wasted several seconds of my life waiting for the complete text of Spike's message to scroll past. What, did I think it was going to get good when the part I couldn't see came up?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on September 21, 2009, 07:26:13 PM
Spike seems to be having trouble with his movie reviews... and Lawrence is "aspiring" to "make" "movies".

You know where this is going... it would be like a mighty Marvel Team-Up.

Only going a bit light with the "mighty". Think along the lines of Aunt May meeting an unpopular Alpha Flight character from the mid-90's.

(I completely lost track of where I was going with that...)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on September 21, 2009, 09:39:50 PM
Always what now?  Spike, I love you, but Laurie should be declared Queen o' the FOTs.  She brings the amazingness, even on her off days.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on September 21, 2009, 10:18:38 PM
Quote from: chad from oregon on September 21, 2009, 07:26:13 PM
Spike seems to be having trouble with his movie reviews... and Lawrence is "aspiring" to "make" "movies".

You know where this is going... it would be like a mighty Marvel Team-Up.


I'm guessing it ends more like a Marvel Throw-Up
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 21, 2009, 10:27:46 PM
This is missing the little biplane pulling the banner.

Quote from: Spike on September 21, 2009, 04:45:34 PM
A very befitting punishment for the always annoying Laurie from Miami. Her radio date with Larry the Perv is very appropriate.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on September 21, 2009, 10:32:06 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on September 20, 2009, 05:50:32 PM
Quote from: Peteski on September 20, 2009, 04:09:30 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on September 20, 2009, 12:25:13 AM
I quite enjoyed the L&L date but it seemed to me that Laurie was doing that thing that the rich popular kids did in grade school do where she was over making fun of Larry as if it would make her cooler but judging from the chat that night it backfired because he was trying to be as decent as a guy who's moniker is "Da Perv" could be... Oh and we're not in grade school could be another reason it backfired. Wow never thought I'd side with LDP. Be nice Laurie, you didn't even have to see the guy.

+1

She just couldn't drop it and play along.

I did apologize on the boards already. I'm not making excuses, but I had two Duvels with dinner, which was probably a mistake.

Edited because no one cares about how unpopular I was in school and it all sounds way too poor, poor pitiful me.

As a poor unpopular kid who was only one step ahead of that kid that smelled like pee (every class had one) I had to stick up for the underdog but Laurie, you're still a quality caller. In the future, go with a hearty bourbon before something like that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on September 22, 2009, 11:02:09 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on September 21, 2009, 10:32:06 PM
As a poor unpopular kid who was only one step ahead of that kid that smelled like pee (every class had one) I had to stick up for the underdog but Laurie, you're still a quality caller. In the future, go with a hearty bourbon before something like that.

Oh, Laurie's the best. I think people jump to conclusions about her because of the adorableness of her voice and giggling.

Who wouldn't be terrified of a public tete-a-tete with Larry da Perv? I find him much more inscrutable than Spike. Much more mystique. And, he's a lot funnier. But if he had designs on me, and a venue for expressing them, I would be very uncomfortable. As Tom has expressed many times: he calls himself "Larry the Perv." Any contempt or disdain he receives from others is wholly deserved.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 22, 2009, 11:05:01 AM
Larry and Laurie are probably my two favorite callers based on their voices alone. Make of that what you will. Needless to say, I thought the radio date was a highlight of this season of The Best and Mike Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on September 22, 2009, 12:18:54 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on September 18, 2009, 03:23:38 PM
I am rooting for Larry. At one point though I think he asked Laurie if her brother had a sister.

Ha!
(http://x818.com/junk/girlslovestories.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 23, 2009, 12:09:39 AM
I laughed a lot when (1) Larry asked Tom to tell Bill Cosby he says "hi" and (2) when Larry posited that Bill Cosby is possibly a "Doctor of Entertainment."

Imagining the former happening is delightful for so many reasons.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Creekmore_Banks on September 23, 2009, 12:11:39 AM
I'd like to note that Tom's "nice jacket" encounter with nick dipaolo should be a premise of a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode.

The episode should end with Tom urinating on nick's jacket--only to discover that it's actually Funkhouser's grandfather's cheap leather jacket. Also, Funkhouser's grandfather died in the Holocaust.

Shaq and a group of onlookers are appalled.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AndrewVDill on September 23, 2009, 12:12:48 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on September 23, 2009, 12:09:39 AM
I laughed a lot when (1) Larry asked Tom to tell Bill Cosby he says "hi" and (2) when Larry posited that Bill Cosby is possibly a "Doctor of Entertainment."

Imagining the former happening is delightful for so many reasons.

I believe Larry also theorized Cosby could be a DMV.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 23, 2009, 12:41:16 AM
I liked Fredericks' impression of Ben K...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AndrewVDill on September 23, 2009, 12:42:27 AM
Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 23, 2009, 12:41:16 AM
I liked Fredericks' impression of Ben K...

Made even better by the fact that Julie bought it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on September 23, 2009, 12:55:47 AM
Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 23, 2009, 12:41:16 AM
I liked Fredericks' impression of Ben K...

I liked it too, but I may be biased.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: David on September 23, 2009, 01:04:59 AM
"I don't know about that Obama cat"

I'm a fan of the classics. Tom's family continues to crack me up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on September 23, 2009, 01:53:07 AM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on September 23, 2009, 12:55:47 AM
Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 23, 2009, 12:41:16 AM
I liked Fredericks' impression of Ben K...

I liked it too, but I may be biased.

That was one of the funniest things of the night!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on September 23, 2009, 04:08:23 AM

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(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/davebucket68/bestshowswhitealbumphase.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DoodleJump! on September 23, 2009, 07:49:36 AM
I loved it when the show got really bizarre, with people talking over each other and you couldn't follow what Julie or Fredericks was saying. I loved Julie's "Aw, I blew it!" after her "date."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on September 23, 2009, 09:14:06 AM
Quote from: daveB! Oakland! on September 23, 2009, 04:08:23 AM
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/davebucket68/bestshowswhitealbumphase.jpg)

This is great, but I think I'm still leaning towards the last few months of the Best Show being its The Beach Boys Love You phase of the show. Fredericks, Larry and Julie share certain qualities with "I Wanna Pick You Up", "Johnny Carson" and "Ding Dang". Anybody have the artistic skills to do a "The Best Show Loves You" album cover?

Fredericks suddenly adding impressions of other callers to his repertoire was astounding. This adds a whole Pennywise the Clown/The Hidden aspect to how I view now Fredericks.

Loved the fakeout double hang-up on Larry and Spike. Somehow both disappointed and relieved that we didn't get a description of the sandwich Larry left to make mid-call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on September 23, 2009, 09:25:44 AM
Quote from: Wes on September 23, 2009, 09:14:06 AM
Somehow both disappointed and relieved that we didn't get a description of the sandwich Larry left to make mid-call.

He's gotta save something to talk about on his next date.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 23, 2009, 09:33:32 AM
Ben KahRock comforting Julie, "It's all right.  There's always Buffcoat."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on September 23, 2009, 11:21:06 AM
Worst part:  All the Boston trashing with Jen Kirkman.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on September 23, 2009, 11:23:06 AM
"Those two guys in their... weird... sex... footrace"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on September 23, 2009, 11:42:26 AM
Tom's "oops" when suddenly remembering he was going to have Jeff Garlin on the show.

PFT's summary of the internet: "I know that you are seeing this; I don't like you."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on September 23, 2009, 11:51:59 AM
Quote from: ben on September 23, 2009, 01:53:07 AM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on September 23, 2009, 12:55:47 AM
Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on September 23, 2009, 12:41:16 AM
I liked Fredericks' impression of Ben K...

I liked it too, but I may be biased.

That was one of the funniest things of the night!

I thought so too!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on September 23, 2009, 02:58:25 PM
Quote from: Wes on September 23, 2009, 09:14:06 AM
Quote from: daveB! Oakland! on September 23, 2009, 04:08:23 AM
This is great, but I think I'm still leaning towards the last few months of the Best Show being its The Beach Boys Love You phase of the show. Fredericks, Larry and Julie share certain qualities with "I Wanna Pick You Up", "Johnny Carson" and "Ding Dang". Anybody have the artistic skills to do a "The Best Show Loves You" album cover?

Fredericks suddenly adding impressions of other callers to his repertoire was astounding. This adds a whole Pennywise the Clown/The Hidden aspect to how I view now Fredericks.


This is reminding me of Wally Wackiman metaphorically comparing The Best Show to very detailed Batman plot points  :D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on September 23, 2009, 03:14:51 PM
PFT: "Mellotrons don't grow on trees, you know."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on September 23, 2009, 03:45:54 PM
Quote from: Matt on September 23, 2009, 03:14:51 PM
PFT: "Mellotrons don't grow on trees, you know."

That whole part about Jon Brion's instrument collection cracked me up. A+ show all around.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 23, 2009, 04:06:12 PM
Quote from: clay on September 23, 2009, 03:45:54 PM
Quote from: Matt on September 23, 2009, 03:14:51 PM
PFT: "Mellotrons don't grow on trees, you know."

That whole part about Jon Brion's instrument collection cracked me up. A+ show all around.

All the absurd music stuff makes me laugh, like: "5 strings are better 'cause it brings more thunder".

And then I also loved MattfromVa's violent story, which then segwayed into the weird Larry/Mike Clark mash-up movie, hopefully starring:

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt191/Aunt1eChr1st1na/easter-island.jpg)


Oh, wait, sorry - I meant:


(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt191/Aunt1eChr1st1na/09bf6de3332bd57e5728a8223bf55b14.jpg)


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DJ Clem on September 23, 2009, 04:41:39 PM
"Jon Brion needs a new didgeridoo preamp."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on September 23, 2009, 06:31:21 PM
PFT threatening to lose it if he found out Alvaro was talking about him.  PFT does fake indignation well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on September 23, 2009, 10:15:17 PM
Tom's impressions are all WAY above-average. And there are A LOT of them.

...that guy's good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 23, 2009, 10:54:42 PM
Quote from: thom on September 23, 2009, 10:15:17 PM
Tom's impressions are all WAY above-average. And there are A LOT of them.

...that guy's good.


You know, I let that slide.  
Then I backed clicked.  
While I agree Tom is good at many impressions.

When it comes to Fredericks he's pretty weak, comes off sounding like a combination of Tom Waits and a Shore Trash carny.








Wait.    





No.








It's








 the






wild






inflections.





Right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on September 23, 2009, 11:09:38 PM
what
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 23, 2009, 11:15:51 PM
Quote from: thom on September 23, 2009, 11:09:38 PM
what


I refuse to Shout.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on September 25, 2009, 10:40:27 AM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on September 18, 2009, 08:17:32 AM
Guess what my father's name was.
Carl?
Yeah. Guess what my mother's name was.
Carla?
No, Kharl. It's Sweedish.

I came in here JUST to write this.

The timing on that killed me...

Also, as someone who lived in Waterloo, Ontario and went to school there, yes, they do sing "Waterloo" a lot, but not so much that it really bugs anyone a lot.

Sorry, I'm a few weeks behind...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fredfoster on September 25, 2009, 03:32:26 PM
Hector Santana: "Hey amigo, you play the bass very bueno. You should be in de groupo."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on September 25, 2009, 03:59:26 PM
+1 Ben K./Fredericks/Julie

Also:

"WAIT WHAT?

...Ah I hurt my back saying 'wait, what.'"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on September 25, 2009, 04:40:40 PM
Wow.  I am a "radio teabagger".  That stings.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 25, 2009, 04:49:51 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on September 25, 2009, 04:40:40 PM
Wow.  I am a "radio teabagger".  That stings.


Yeah Pastor, you're one step away from a TV T-Bagger.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on September 25, 2009, 04:52:30 PM
Fredericks, what do I need to do to save myself?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on September 25, 2009, 04:53:13 PM
"Blowing us up to kingdom kong"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 25, 2009, 05:07:57 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on September 25, 2009, 04:52:30 PM
Fredericks, what do I need to do to save myself?

The slope you stand on
Is
quite
slippery.

Your only hope
for salvation
lies in
a combination
of
green tea
and a
Christmas tree.

Your attempted
apology
fell upon
dead ears.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on September 25, 2009, 05:27:18 PM
Fredericks, in all sincerity, that was lovely and challenging.  I'll get to work on that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 25, 2009, 07:04:14 PM
The Shoreh Agashloo breathing audio reminded me of the preaching style of the semi-local Bishop Lambert W. Gates.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l00ZzzFeZ5c[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on September 25, 2009, 10:03:55 PM
"I'm not here just talking smack. Arrrrrrgh. I'm not here just making noise. Arrrrrrrgh!"

Love it!

Could one of you sound wizards isolate that bit and send it to The Mike Show c/o Tom Scharpling. Thank you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on September 26, 2009, 03:02:09 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on September 25, 2009, 10:03:55 PM
"I'm not here just talking smack. Arrrrrrgh. I'm not here just making noise. Arrrrrrrgh!"

Love it!

Could one of you sound wizards isolate that bit and send it to The Mike Show c/o Tom Scharpling. Thank you.
FYI...Ok, done.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on September 26, 2009, 03:47:58 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on September 25, 2009, 10:03:55 PM
"I'm not here just talking smack. Arrrrrrgh. I'm not here just making noise. Arrrrrrrgh!"

Love it!

Could one of you sound wizards isolate that bit and send it to The Mike Show c/o Tom Scharpling. Thank you.

When was that?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on September 26, 2009, 09:47:28 AM
It's at the 3:51 mark. Most of you probably didn't make it that far, right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 26, 2009, 11:32:46 AM
Indianapolis, eh?


Thanks to Mike, I listened through to the end.  It's really interesting when he starts alternating "huh" with his snarling intakes of breath.  It's a three part speech at that point, all given by one man.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on September 26, 2009, 03:12:59 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on September 26, 2009, 09:47:28 AM
It's at the 3:51 mark. Most of you probably didn't make it that far, right?

Wait,  ... WHAAAAT?!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 26, 2009, 03:36:54 PM
Quote from: clay on September 26, 2009, 03:12:59 PM

Wait,  ... WHAAAAT?!

Listened to an hour of Evan's show and still don't know what Buster is on about.

I also checked 3 minutes and 51 seconds = nada.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on September 26, 2009, 03:47:32 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on September 25, 2009, 07:04:14 PM
The Shoreh Agashloo breathing audio reminded me of the preaching style of the semi-local Bishop Lambert W. Gates.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l00ZzzFeZ5c[/youtube]
Quote from: fonpr on September 26, 2009, 03:36:54 PM
Quote from: clay on September 26, 2009, 03:12:59 PM

Wait,  ... WHAAAAT?!

Listened to an hour of Evan's show and still don't know what Buster is on about.

I also checked 3 minutes and 51 seconds = nada.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on September 26, 2009, 04:02:12 PM
Now I get it! HAGHHH Thanks. HAGHHH
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on September 28, 2009, 04:08:10 PM
that preacher video is fucking gross. pardon my french.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on September 28, 2009, 10:02:05 PM
"Well, she was playing...I don't know what she was playing.  I was playing 'I'm Winning.'"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on September 29, 2009, 04:53:26 PM
Quote from: Chris L on September 23, 2009, 09:25:44 AM
Quote from: Wes on September 23, 2009, 09:14:06 AM
Somehow both disappointed and relieved that we didn't get a description of the sandwich Larry left to make mid-call.

He's gotta save something to talk about on his next date.
Larry made that sandwich in real time, too.  What the hey?
Tom's rope a dope double whammy hang up on Fredericks and Larry killed.
FTW:  Tom's awesome impression of Super Dave. 

Julie, let's step up the conversation on your next date.  Continuously repeating "Do you liiiiiike me?", "I liiiiike you" does not for scintillating conversation make.  At least ask Fredericks if he's got a big nose.  There you go.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 29, 2009, 05:00:26 PM
Her next radio date is with buffcoat. That's assuming Tom doesn't make a ruling: 'That's it for the radio dates'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on September 29, 2009, 05:14:15 PM
Buffcoat's silence on this subject is resounding.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on September 29, 2009, 05:15:06 PM
What about the British girl and Larry? I thought I heard Tom say he might greenlight that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on September 29, 2009, 05:15:47 PM
Has Buffcoat ever called in before?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 29, 2009, 05:37:49 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on September 29, 2009, 04:53:26 PM

Tom's rope a dope double whammy hang up on Fredericks and Larry killed.


Fletch,  Spike was the co-rope a dopee.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on September 29, 2009, 06:40:27 PM
shit, that's right.  I get the four of you confused.
Plus, I'm 200 years old, haven't had a bm in weeks, and am still smiling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 29, 2009, 07:43:08 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on September 29, 2009, 06:40:27 PM
shit, that's right.  I get the four of you confused.
Plus, I'm 200 years old, haven't had a bm in weeks, and am still smiling.

Yeah you are still smiling,  I am not!
What four of you you talking about?

I sound like Tom?  Ben?

Julie??

For god's sake Bruno?????
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on September 29, 2009, 08:57:13 PM
Wait, were you the one who did the Super Dave impression?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on September 29, 2009, 09:10:40 PM
"You know what? I'm taking the thumbs out of the mix."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on September 29, 2009, 10:24:45 PM
Following and then swiftly unfollowing @Fireball1313 (http://twitter.com/account/profile_image/Fireball1313?hreflang=en (http://twitter.com/account/profile_image/Fireball1313?hreflang=en))

Newspaper comix talk with the highlight being John Hodgman's mention of the Comics Curmudgeon (www.joshreads.com (http://www.joshreads.com))

and http://kickthebobo.com/weirdosexposed.jpg (http://kickthebobo.com/weirdosexposed.jpg) (someone please help me out, I am terrified to misquote who created this & I can't find it in the chat record, not sure if you can scroll back that far?)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on September 29, 2009, 10:31:45 PM
I'm a really big fan of James Urbaniak now.  That guy's pretty great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tre from Waco on September 29, 2009, 11:07:22 PM
James Urbaniak: "I am Capitalism! I am the Military Industrial Complex!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on September 29, 2009, 11:08:32 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on September 29, 2009, 05:00:26 PM
Her next radio date is with buffcoat. That's assuming Tom doesn't make a ruling: 'That's it for the radio dates'.


I hope the radio dates aren't ruled out.  I want one sometime in the future...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on September 29, 2009, 11:35:22 PM
Quote from: emptysockets on September 29, 2009, 10:31:45 PM
I'm a really big fan of James Urbaniak now.  That guy's pretty great.
Agreed! Not that Jackson Publick wasn't great, but Urbaniak fit in perfectly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pete on September 29, 2009, 11:51:45 PM
Quote from: Tre from Waco on September 29, 2009, 11:07:22 PM
James Urbaniak: "I am Capitalism! I am the Military Industrial Complex!"

That was my moment of the show, out of a lot of really great moments.  Urbaniak really did rule.

And AlizaEss --  I think it was KickTheBobo that made that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 30, 2009, 12:56:51 AM
My favorite moment, honest to god, was when the guy from Newark... California kept describing the Mexican dishes to Tom.  How do these people still find the Best Show week after week?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on September 30, 2009, 01:26:12 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on September 30, 2009, 12:56:51 AM
My favorite moment, honest to god, was when the guy from Newark... California kept describing the Mexican dishes to Tom.  How do these people still find the Best Show week after week?

awesome.

+1

---------------------------------------------------------------

liked(?) Donny Darko doing ripping the show there at the end ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on September 30, 2009, 01:32:07 AM
I liked Tom's talk with Spike.  With each question Spike seemed to get more and more disinterested or deflated at least.  After all these years calling in, I am still not sure Spike understands the show. 

I hope the book is real though.  Publish it old timey, either as a fanzine or as a feature in local free papers. 

Or give the public a chapter for free, we can print out fliers and distribute them to gas stations and college centers and coffee shops.  I will help out for sure.

I want this thing sold and available for purchase.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: methanolcereal on September 30, 2009, 01:39:15 AM
Quote from: TacoSmith on September 29, 2009, 11:35:22 PM
Quote from: emptysockets on September 29, 2009, 10:31:45 PM
I'm a really big fan of James Urbaniak now.  That guy's pretty great.
Agreed! Not that Jackson Publick wasn't great, but Urbaniak fit in perfectly.
Couldn't have said it better.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on September 30, 2009, 01:42:59 AM
Quote from: ben on September 30, 2009, 01:32:07 AM
I liked Tom's talk with Spike.  With each question Spike seemed to get more and more disinterested or deflated at least.  After all these years calling in, I am still not sure Spike understands the show. 

I hope the book is real though.  Publish it old timey, either as a fanzine or as a feature in local free papers. 

Or give the public a chapter for free, we can print out fliers and distribute them to gas stations and college centers and coffee shops.  I will help out for sure.

I want this thing sold and available for purchase.

like I said in the chat, Spike is like the main character in The Informant! This book does not exist.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on September 30, 2009, 01:48:44 AM
Jackson Publick brought it. James Urbaniak really brought it. Doc Hammer did not bring it. That's all I gotta say about that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on September 30, 2009, 01:53:20 AM
Quote from: hugman on September 30, 2009, 01:42:59 AM
Quote from: ben on September 30, 2009, 01:32:07 AM
I liked Tom's talk with Spike.  With each question Spike seemed to get more and more disinterested or deflated at least.  After all these years calling in, I am still not sure Spike understands the show. 

I hope the book is real though.  Publish it old timey, either as a fanzine or as a feature in local free papers. 

Or give the public a chapter for free, we can print out fliers and distribute them to gas stations and college centers and coffee shops.  I will help out for sure.

I want this thing sold and available for purchase.

like I said in the chat, Spike is like the main character in The Informant! This book does not exist.

I'm willing to write a chapter for him.  Is this on the fan fiction part of the FOT board yet?  In these economic times dungeons are hit the hardest.  Spike needs and DESERVES our help.  Let's write him the book ourselves.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Zeke0 on September 30, 2009, 02:05:47 AM
Urbaniak's Bayonne voice absolutely killed me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on September 30, 2009, 08:09:26 AM
The musical theatre nerd in me loved Tom singing Bye, Bye Birdie last week, with that reference to the guy in the jalopy where you only see him once with all the chicks, then he disappears.  Then, this week, he actually plays "You Gotta Be Sincere." I think we need to get him in that show.  He would be a great foil for John Stamos.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on September 30, 2009, 08:51:21 AM
Spike keeping his book locked up at work because his house isn't safe. Reminds of that David Mamet film "The Spanish Patient Prisoner."

If we ever want to see this book we either have to find the guy with the other key or stage an elaborate con where we convince Spike that we're the FBI and he's gonna help us sting some executive at Simon & Schuster.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on September 30, 2009, 09:07:42 AM
Quote from: hugman on September 30, 2009, 01:42:59 AM
like I said in the chat, Spike is like the main character in The Informant!

Hahaha, perfect. Except his interior monologues are all about soap operas, horror movies, doo-wop, Lynn Samuels, Howard Stern, and The Sims.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on September 30, 2009, 09:32:43 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on September 30, 2009, 12:56:51 AM
My favorite moment, honest to god, was when the guy from Newark... California kept describing the Mexican dishes to Tom.  How do these people still find the Best Show week after week?

Yeah, the Newark, CA Guy was the perfect caller, though you and I disagree on his future with the Best Show. I think you said that he'll listen to the call again and remember some more Mexican dishes that he should describe on the show to the East Coast audience, while I'm pretty sure he's going to listen to the call, suddenly realize that Tom was stringing him along and fly into a rage across Newark II. The George M. Silliman Community Activity and Family Aquatic Center will never be the same again.

My favorite Newark, CA fact that I've learned so far, easily eclisping the knowledge that Christopher Titus is the town's favorite son: "In 2005, Newark Days celebrated Newark's 50th anniversary, with a 1950's theme and the return of Arknew, a kangaroo that was Newark's old town mascot." Arknew. That is oddly Newbridgian.

The guy who called in and asked the question about It was also a quality call. I think he called back in later to identify himself as a Sick Clique member, but I could be wrong there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on September 30, 2009, 09:33:48 AM
Quote from: pete on September 29, 2009, 11:51:45 PM
Quote from: Tre from Waco on September 29, 2009, 11:07:22 PM



And AlizaEss --  I think it was KickTheBobo that made that.

Thanks Pete: I was 99% sure but didn't want to screw it up
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 30, 2009, 09:34:46 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on September 30, 2009, 12:56:51 AM
My favorite moment, honest to god, was when the guy from Newark... California kept describing the Mexican dishes to Tom.  How do these people still find the Best Show week after week?

Those Mexican dishes would go along well with the 'Mexican Jam Session'.

Also: 'The Spanish Prisoner'. Or is it the English Prisoner and the Spanish Patient?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on September 30, 2009, 11:42:40 AM
Quote from: AlizaEss on September 29, 2009, 10:24:45 PM
Newspaper comix talk with the highlight being John Hodgman's mention of the Comics Curmudgeon (www.joshreads.com (http://www.joshreads.com))

and http://kickthebobo.com/weirdosexposed.jpg (http://kickthebobo.com/weirdosexposed.jpg) (someone please help me out, I am terrified to misquote who created this & I can't find it in the chat record, not sure if you can scroll back that far?)

Comics Curmudgeon is great, it makes me happy when I find out I ain't the only nerd what reads that site.

KtB btw, wow that has to be the cover. (we all know the book doesn't exist, but who needs Spike to make it? I say we band together and ghost write it for him!)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on September 30, 2009, 03:41:02 PM
Quote
The guy who called in and asked the question about It was also a quality call. I think he called back in later to identify himself as a Sick Clique member, but I could be wrong there.

Wes: Oh god, such a good GOMP. ("Why did you do that, man? WHY??!!" "Wait.. what did I do?" "You...")

I think that guy might have been the very last call of the night too. "And even with all your harassing me, have a good night, man."


Next week's topic, "Guess who I'm trying to sound like?"



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on September 30, 2009, 05:59:46 PM
"That bird was pretty good."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 30, 2009, 06:44:58 PM
Quote from: erechoveraker on September 30, 2009, 11:42:40 AM
\(we all know the book doesn't exist, but who needs Spike to make it? I say we band together and ghost write it for him!)


I'll contribute a two page chapter.  Double spaced.


About Charlie Crist.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on September 30, 2009, 08:28:01 PM
I can confirm that Weirdos Exposed very much exists.  I have read the first chapter, and it is surprisingly good.  It's actually much more of a Spike memoir (the stuff about his years of karate training is hilarious) with the "weirdos" serving as a narrative guide.  Prose is raw, but can be massaged into shape.  There's a couple of really funny Giuliani jokes.

SPIKE: PLEASE SEND ME CHAPTER 2 ASAP.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on September 30, 2009, 11:50:27 PM
Quote from: Omar on September 30, 2009, 08:28:01 PM
I can confirm that Weirdos Exposed very much exists.  I have read the first chapter, and it is surprisingly good.  It's actually much more of a Spike memoir (the stuff about his years of karate training is hilarious) with the "weirdos" serving as a narrative guide.  Prose is raw, but can be massaged into shape.  There's a couple of really funny Giuliani jokes.

SPIKE: PLEASE SEND ME CHAPTER 2 ASAP.

Omar = Gloria Molnar??
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iforgotmymantra on October 01, 2009, 01:43:44 AM
The Spike bit reminded me of Tom's colleague from CC who lied to get out of softball and by the end is just defeatedly saying "yes" to Tom's suggestions like "did you and McCain save some people"?

"Do you use an old fashioned typewriter Spike?"
"....yes"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on October 01, 2009, 02:40:36 AM
I thought the hyperventilating guy who introduced the guests was very cute. And the mental image of Spike locking his manuscript up in his 'work drawer' hehe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on October 01, 2009, 08:57:04 AM
Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on October 01, 2009, 02:40:36 AM
I thought the hyperventilating guy who introduced the guests was very cute. And the mental image of Spike locking his manuscript up in his 'work drawer' hehe.

That meltdown the guy had was fucking AWESOME. As he got more and more panicked... man, so great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on October 01, 2009, 10:45:37 AM
That young man did a GREAT job with the act of an introduction being sprung on him last minute. I wish I thanked him more on the air. So I'll do it here.

Thanks, young man.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on October 01, 2009, 10:50:10 AM
He was great! I really felt for him when he lost his bearing for a couple of seconds, but he came back and did a great job introducing the guests.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 01, 2009, 11:53:01 AM
It's hard to do the breath control/on-the-spot summarizing the kid did, he did alright.

Sometimes I even forget to breathe talking to people on the telephone not on the radio.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 01, 2009, 01:24:22 PM
Lotsa laffs on this show but for some reason the one that keeps coming back to me was the guy asking whether Tom has started planning his Halloween treats yet.

"Yeah, the people in my house, we've held a couple of meetings, some informal brainstorming sessions."

I can't help it, that just cracks me up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on October 01, 2009, 06:00:35 PM
"You're good!  That's why they call him 'Sharp-ling.'"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 02, 2009, 07:07:48 AM
I was not familiar with the guests, but the show was a riot. I have moved Venture Brothers to the top of my Netflix cue. I really enjoy it when guests fall into the rhythm of the show, especially when they can give back to Tom almost as good as they get. I liked the Martin Short episode, but I had the feeling that because he was driving, and not live in the studio, he wasn't sure if he was in on the joke, or part of the joke, so he came off a bit hesitant to some extent. I would love to see what Tom could do with a "comedy legend" in studio, so they could pick up from his body language that they were in a safe harbor. For instance, when Ms Mann's in studio, she's a perfect fit. Great show!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on October 02, 2009, 01:14:11 PM
I'm in tears from "Je m'appelle Alvy Singer."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on October 02, 2009, 02:40:17 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 01, 2009, 01:24:22 PM
Lotsa laffs on this show but for some reason the one that keeps coming back to me was the guy asking whether Tom has started planning his Halloween treats yet.

"Yeah, the people in my house, we've held a couple of meetings, some informal brainstorming sessions."

I can't help it, that just cracks me up.

That was in response to Frank from Weehawken.  He had a great GOMP last year, if you want to complete the circle and dive into the archives, from around right after Halloween (I think).  He asked Tom if he gave out extra large candy bars because he was a rich guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 02, 2009, 04:47:29 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on October 02, 2009, 01:14:11 PM
I'm in tears from "Je m'appelle Alvy Singer."

this was great, as was the Bayonne Bubble.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 02, 2009, 04:49:41 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on October 02, 2009, 02:40:17 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 01, 2009, 01:24:22 PM
Lotsa laffs on this show but for some reason the one that keeps coming back to me was the guy asking whether Tom has started planning his Halloween treats yet.

"Yeah, the people in my house, we've held a couple of meetings, some informal brainstorming sessions."

I can't help it, that just cracks me up.

That was in response to Frank from Weehawken.  He had a great GOMP last year

I thought it was awesome that he called back to resurrect that bit - and Tom ran with it. Funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 02, 2009, 04:51:11 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 02, 2009, 07:07:48 AM
I was not familiar with the guests, but the show was a riot. I have moved Venture Brothers to the top of my Netflix cue. I really enjoy it when guests fall into the rhythm of the show,

Dave, you're in for a treat. Let us know if Daddy likes!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 02, 2009, 04:54:15 PM
Quote from: ben on September 30, 2009, 01:32:07 AM
I liked Tom's talk with Spike.  With each question Spike seemed to get more and more disinterested or deflated at least.  After all these years calling in, I am still not sure Spike understands the show. 

I hope the book is real though. 

Also - I loved that Spike thought that Simon & Schuster was too upscale for the kind of audience he's after and they wouldn't be interested ... I pointed this out in chat, but S&S is the publisher of the Mackenzie Phillips book.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 02, 2009, 05:01:16 PM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on September 30, 2009, 01:48:44 AM
Jackson Publick brought it. James Urbaniak really brought it. Doc Hammer did not bring it. That's all I gotta say about that.

Um ... I"m not going to put words in Tom's or anybody else's mouth, but I was sort of glad that Doc wasn't there on Tues, and briefly wondered if it might've been on purpose. I should state that I do love Doc Hammer - the VB DVD commentary those two do is extremely funny, and Doc is very quick witted and can ad lib like a mofo. The problem I have sometimes is that he tends to dominate any sort of Venture Bros Q&A or commentary or anything like that b/c he's one of those guys that's always "on". He ends up talking 3/4 of the time and no one else gets much of a chance.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 02, 2009, 05:06:21 PM
Quote from: AlizaEss on September 29, 2009, 10:24:45 PM
Newspaper comix talk with the highlight being John Hodgman's mention of the Comics Curmudgeon (www.joshreads.com (http://www.joshreads.com))

and http://kickthebobo.com/weirdosexposed.jpg (http://kickthebobo.com/weirdosexposed.jpg) (someone please help me out, I am terrified to misquote who created this & I can't find it in the chat record, not sure if you can scroll back that far?)

Yeah! I meant to check out comics Curmudgeon and forgot, so now I've bookmarked the link ...

(sorry for several me posts in a row, i've been away for a few days and just gave the show another listen.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 02, 2009, 05:07:20 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on October 02, 2009, 04:54:15 PM
Also - I loved that Spike thought that Simon & Schuster was too upscale for the kind of audience he's after and they wouldn't be interested ... I pointed this out in chat, but S&S is the publisher of the Mackenzie Phillips book.

Yes.  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on October 02, 2009, 05:39:30 PM
Haha the Bayonne bubble  :D

Quote from: Auntie Christina on October 02, 2009, 04:47:29 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on October 02, 2009, 01:14:11 PM
I'm in tears from "Je m'appelle Alvy Singer."

this was great, as was the Bayonne Bubble.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Maine Man on October 03, 2009, 02:50:51 PM
I can't remember if there's a "Worst Call of the Year Award", but the guy calling from Pittsburgh and the guy from Newark, CA should be the first ones nominated.
Loved Publick and Urbaniak wish they would come back and take more questions.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 03, 2009, 03:55:32 PM
Yeah, Michael from the Cynics isn't exactly a crowd pleaser with the calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on October 03, 2009, 04:40:43 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 03, 2009, 03:55:32 PM
Yeah, Michael from the Cynics isn't exactly a crowd pleaser with the calls.

I thought his call was interesting, but it seemed like a monologue.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on October 03, 2009, 05:56:25 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on October 03, 2009, 04:40:43 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 03, 2009, 03:55:32 PM
Yeah, Michael from the Cynics isn't exactly a crowd pleaser with the calls.

I thought his call was interesting, but it seemed like a monologue.

I too thought it was interesting. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on October 03, 2009, 09:26:34 PM
Michael K  ::) >:( ::) >:( ::) >:( :'( :-\ ??? ::) ::)

Newark, CA :D :D :D :D :D ??? 8) ;D ???
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 04, 2009, 01:38:52 AM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on October 03, 2009, 04:40:43 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 03, 2009, 03:55:32 PM
Yeah, Michael from the Cynics isn't exactly a crowd pleaser with the calls.

I thought his call was interesting, but it seemed like a monologue.

Michael K is awright, but I do enjoy it when Tom makes fun of him. Tom cracked me up when he did some whispered commentary underneath Michael's non-stop rambling: "I guess he's just gonna keep on talking like this? How does he ... it's like circular, uh ... he's like the Rashaan Roland Kirk ... of talking".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 04, 2009, 12:35:17 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 03, 2009, 09:26:34 PM
Michael K  ::) >:( ::) >:( ::) >:( :'( :-\ ??? ::) ::)

Newark, CA :D :D :D :D :D ??? 8) ;D ???

I agree with this synopsis.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on October 04, 2009, 12:43:01 PM
michael k is the worst moment of every show he calls into. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on October 04, 2009, 02:16:09 PM
So James Urbaniak will be calling on a regular basis now, right?

Also, Brookdale should put more effort into publicizing that James went there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on October 04, 2009, 03:43:34 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on October 02, 2009, 05:01:16 PM
Um ... I"m not going to put words in Tom's or anybody else's mouth, but I was sort of glad that Doc wasn't there on Tues, and briefly wondered if it might've been on purpose. I should state that I do love Doc Hammer - the VB DVD commentary those two do is extremely funny, and Doc is very quick witted and can ad lib like a mofo. The problem I have sometimes is that he tends to dominate any sort of Venture Bros Q&A or commentary or anything like that b/c he's one of those guys that's always "on". He ends up talking 3/4 of the time and no one else gets much of a chance.

Well said and my thoughts exactly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theylive716 on October 05, 2009, 03:41:40 AM
Quote from: hugman on October 04, 2009, 12:43:01 PM
michael k is the worst moment of every show he calls into. 

i agree... which is a bummer because he's a super good guy
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 05, 2009, 08:51:49 AM
Quote from: theylive716 on October 05, 2009, 03:41:40 AM
Quote from: hugman on October 04, 2009, 12:43:01 PM
michael k is the worst moment of every show he calls into. 

i agree... which is a bummer because he's a super good guy

It sounds like he had fun calling in, anyway.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on October 05, 2009, 10:13:34 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 05, 2009, 08:51:49 AM
Quote from: theylive716 on October 05, 2009, 03:41:40 AM
Quote from: hugman on October 04, 2009, 12:43:01 PM
michael k is the worst moment of every show he calls into. 

i agree... which is a bummer because he's a super good guy

It sounds like he had fun calling in, anyway.

"Mom, what'd you think of my call?"
"Sounded like you were having a lot of fun over there..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on October 05, 2009, 12:07:17 PM
yes! French Woody Allen made me laugh pretty hard.

Quote from: Auntie Christina on October 02, 2009, 04:47:29 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on October 02, 2009, 01:14:11 PM
I'm in tears from "Je m'appelle Alvy Singer."

this was great, as was the Bayonne Bubble.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on October 05, 2009, 03:32:23 PM
I look forward to Brock Samson battling the latest Venture Bros. villain, The Bayonne Bubble.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on October 05, 2009, 03:37:19 PM
Hey guys, cut Michael K. some slack. He's from Pittsburgh. What do you expect?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on October 05, 2009, 03:46:03 PM
I really enjoy <3 this rating system.  :-*

Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 04, 2009, 12:35:17 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 03, 2009, 09:26:34 PM
Michael K  ::) >:( ::) >:( ::) >:( :'( :-\ ??? ::) ::)

Newark, CA :D :D :D :D :D ??? 8) ;D ???

I agree with this synopsis.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theylive716 on October 05, 2009, 09:00:41 PM
Quote from: todd on October 05, 2009, 10:13:34 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 05, 2009, 08:51:49 AM
Quote from: theylive716 on October 05, 2009, 03:41:40 AM
Quote from: hugman on October 04, 2009, 12:43:01 PM
michael k is the worst moment of every show he calls into. 

i agree... which is a bummer because he's a super good guy

It sounds like he had fun calling in, anyway.

"Mom, what'd you think of my call?"
"Sounded like you were having a lot of fun over there..."

"my little man is so handsome"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 07, 2009, 09:38:23 AM
I always knew that Brendan Benson was sketchy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on October 07, 2009, 09:40:16 AM
"He just googled 'Car horn mp3'."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on October 07, 2009, 09:42:48 AM
TL's album title discussion and the Smashing Pumpkins tattoo talk - spawned lots of great chat moments too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chris v on October 07, 2009, 09:52:41 AM
I wasn't aware of Nardwuar before last night - and having a moment where I wasn't sure if he was an actual guy or a JW character brought me back to those magical days of just discovering the Best Show. Ah, memories.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on October 07, 2009, 09:58:40 AM
Nardwuar may be one of my favorite callers so far. The charisma!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: namethebats on October 07, 2009, 10:16:13 AM
Best moment/worst caller: "You're a shadow of a man!" Right up there with "You have a wit, but I'm not sure I'd call you funny."

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on October 07, 2009, 10:19:14 AM
Quote from: The Hinterlands on October 07, 2009, 10:16:13 AM
Best moment/worst caller: "You're a shadow of a man!" Right up there with "You have a wit, but I'm not sure I'd call you funny."



Such an eloquent insult for someone with such literal tattoos.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chris v on October 07, 2009, 10:24:02 AM
(http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/8ftmkfgT76Gxf4I4ovL3QA/l)

So you like guns and butterflies?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on October 07, 2009, 10:29:30 AM
The Brad Benson Hyundai commercials discussion was hilarious. I think they were played in the perfect order, too - just kept getting weirder and weirder.

Caller of the night was definitely the girl with the tattoo/Dylan dilemma. Any time the youth of today come to Tom for important life advice, it will be a good call. I also liked the caller with the story of how TL and the Get Ready To Meet My Little Friend shirt accidentally teamed up to end a relationship.

"Mike? Can you just teach him how to answer the phones? What? No, no, just show him you answer the phones. No reason. Just show him."

Oh, and worst parts: Obviously, the lack of updates from Newark, CA and their strange, tortilla-based food and Emma and Tom deciding to attack the greatest accent in the world and the only way to properly pronounce the word water. How dare both of you?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on October 07, 2009, 11:19:53 AM
I really loved during the CBGB story when Ted Leo said, "Been there." 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on October 07, 2009, 11:48:30 AM
Side note: many people in Baltimore say "wooder" too. My family included. We also say "arnge" for orange.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on October 07, 2009, 12:19:16 PM
"What is this, a comic book? Am I suddenly living in Sin City?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on October 07, 2009, 12:20:10 PM
Tom's Michael Richards impression. It came out of nowhere. It blew me away.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 07, 2009, 12:24:46 PM
Quote from: Spoony on October 07, 2009, 10:19:14 AM
Quote from: The Hinterlands on October 07, 2009, 10:16:13 AM
Best moment/worst caller: "You're a shadow of a man!" Right up there with "You have a wit, but I'm not sure I'd call you funny."



Such an eloquent insult for someone with such literal tattoos.

I know, the second she said it, my face lit up in delight because it was such a horrible thing to say. It's the kind of thing you say to your parents when they won't let you go out on a school night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 07, 2009, 01:28:24 PM
The 2nd worst train wreck in NJ history question, with the number showing in the photo that hit the next day, and everyone playing it, bankrupting all the bookies in the NJ/NYC area?

An awesome Mike Moment.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark_Bay,_New_Jersey_rail_accident (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark_Bay,_New_Jersey_rail_accident)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on October 07, 2009, 01:42:57 PM
Quote from: Wes on October 07, 2009, 10:29:30 AM
The Brad Benson Hyundai commercials discussion was hilarious. I think they were played in the perfect order, too - just kept getting weirder and weirder.

Caller of the night was definitely the girl with the tattoo/Dylan dilemma. Any time the youth of today come to Tom for important life advice, it will be a good call. I also liked the caller with the story of how TL and the Get Ready To Meet My Little Friend shirt accidentally teamed up to end a relationship.

"Mike? Can you just teach him how to answer the phones? What? No, no, just show him you answer the phones. No reason. Just show him."

Oh, and worst parts: Obviously, the lack of updates from Newark, CA and their strange, tortilla-based food and Emma and Tom deciding to attack the greatest accent in the world and the only way to properly pronounce the word water. How dare both of you?
Wes is Canadian?  The only thing I know about Canada is Nadwuar.  Oh, and Rush.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pete on October 07, 2009, 02:23:58 PM
What a great show.  The Smashing Pumpkins call was an obvious gem.  TL's photographic memory reminded me of that old SNL sketch with Paul Simon. 

Do you guys think when Mike said the business proposition was "sure fire", that he meant he was sure something was going to be set on fire?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on October 07, 2009, 02:27:06 PM
the thought of Mike doing a Dirk Diggler pep talk in the mirror.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on October 07, 2009, 02:32:05 PM
I thought I could feel Nardwuar's spit on me as he talked.  I'm a door, not a window.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: David on October 07, 2009, 03:37:00 PM
Quote from: thom on October 07, 2009, 12:20:10 PM
Tom's Michael Richards impression. It came out of nowhere. It blew me away.

Man, I could barely keep my composure when he did that. Just hilarious stuff. All the Curb Yours stuff had me laughing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on October 07, 2009, 04:11:40 PM
Mike in a suit with his empty briefcase  :D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on October 07, 2009, 05:13:05 PM
Quote from: thom on October 07, 2009, 12:20:10 PM
Tom's Michael Richards Ronald Reagan impression. It came out of nowhere. It blew me away.

Fixed.

The Blues Traveler call was also quite entertaining.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on October 08, 2009, 03:31:22 AM
I just got around to the Publick/Urbaniak show, and man was James Urbaniak hilarious. And that voice. It's like Jon Benjamin where it's just funny and great by default.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on October 08, 2009, 05:02:28 AM
Quote from: thom on October 07, 2009, 12:20:10 PM
Tom's Michael Richards impression. It came out of nowhere. It blew me away.
Ditto Tom's Wally Whack-er/i/a-man impression.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 08, 2009, 08:18:06 AM
I too was very pleased to be introduced to Nardwuar, and kinda can't believe I'd never heard of him before.  I especially liked how his call completely overshadowed the topic, because I had NOTHIN'! to call in with.

I just listened to the show again and STILL don't remember hearing any calls about the topic.  That gives me two whole weeks to think about it and call in with a gem... and then get heave-ho'd.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on October 09, 2009, 12:59:41 AM
I had a good one, but there was just too much going on. I sat it out, and look at the results. A perfect final 30 minutes. Je ne regret rien.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on October 09, 2009, 12:56:57 PM
i laughed out loud when tom said he hated the ferengi.

also, the smashing pumpkins tattoo call.

i was listening to my podcast walking through union square and *poof* mr. patton oswalt was walking around the greenmarket. looked busy so i didnt bother him but i had a weird sensation to let him know i was listening to tom. got a little gawker stalkery there ('dere).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 09, 2009, 12:58:53 PM
Quote from: Spoony on October 09, 2009, 12:59:41 AM
I had a good one, but there was just too much going on. I sat it out, and look at the results. A perfect final 30 minutes. Je ne regret rien.

I did too but was so pixilated after Nardwuar that I called too late to tell it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on October 09, 2009, 01:20:24 PM
Every time Nardwuar said Jon's name, I cringed. FOURTH WALL, FOURTH WALL
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 09, 2009, 03:08:26 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on October 09, 2009, 01:20:24 PM
Every time Nardwuar said Jon's name, I cringed. FOURTH WALL, FOURTH WALL

YES

Nardwuar: "Your co-host, Jon Wurster"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 09, 2009, 03:30:49 PM
Oh, piffle.  It's not as though we don't know.  And why should Nardwuar, not a FOT as far as I know, care about or even be aware of this conceit?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wwwes on October 09, 2009, 07:34:49 PM
Quote from: todd on October 01, 2009, 08:57:04 AM
Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on October 01, 2009, 02:40:36 AM
I thought the hyperventilating guy who introduced the guests was very cute. And the mental image of Spike locking his manuscript up in his 'work drawer' hehe.

That meltdown the guy had was fucking AWESOME. As he got more and more panicked... man, so great.

I'm extraordinarily late, but that was definitely my favorite part of that show. It wasn't that he didn't do a good job, it was that he was growing more and more uncertain that he was still supposed to be talking. When Jackson Publick said he didn't hear the whole thing and the kid said, "Thank God!!", I laughed really hard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on October 10, 2009, 04:10:51 AM
You know what?  I'll say it.  The best part of the show?  Tom and someone else, presumably David although maybe Mike, audibly laughing at my call.  It  made me feel good. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Maine Man on October 10, 2009, 06:16:22 PM
Nardwuar was a little too intense for me.  (cheap Canadian speed)
Tom's Wally Wackaman impression = gold!
Someone needs to write a script of Wally Wackaman interviewing Werner Herzog. Then it needs to be filmed with Tom as Wally and Brian Cox as Herzog.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 10, 2009, 07:28:04 PM
I can appreciate what Nardwuar is trying to do, but not sure it's for me. I spent most of the call wondering 'Why human serviette?' and yeah, I know that was Canadianese. People use him to clean stuff off their face?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on October 10, 2009, 07:52:37 PM
Does he always talk so fast? It made it seem one-sided.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on October 11, 2009, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: kevin_ on October 09, 2009, 12:56:57 PM
the smashing pumpkins tattoo call.



wow.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ackbar on October 11, 2009, 03:26:20 PM
nardwuar!!!!
as a vancouverite.. i was surprised/proud of the nardwuar appearance.
been listening to his interviews forever. truly one of the best. hometown legend!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike a on October 11, 2009, 05:36:18 PM
I have taken to reciting the Bruno S. clip in my car, Tourette's-like.  I think I want it as a ringtone (as my name is also Mike).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 11, 2009, 05:52:46 PM
I like the way Bruno really leans into 'Mike'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 11, 2009, 11:22:55 PM
I want to be the guy who tips this thing into it's 200th page
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 11, 2009, 11:23:24 PM
Or at least give an assist
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on October 12, 2009, 09:09:47 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on October 11, 2009, 11:23:24 PM
Or at least give an assist


Thanks for the assist!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on October 12, 2009, 09:12:06 AM
Quote from: Mark_from_Helsinki on October 12, 2009, 09:09:47 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on October 11, 2009, 11:23:24 PM
Or at least give an assist


Thanks for the assist!



Anyway, yeah Nardwuar was a bit over-the top high-energy, as opposed to Tom letting things "breathe," but I can see how he might work on his own show with his own guests.

Also, the lack of JW this week did not go unnoticed by this gentle listener.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 12, 2009, 09:25:34 AM
I found Nardwuar's appearance on TBS tiring, but judging from his Wikipedia entry I suspect I will enjoy his interviews.  But then I'm soft for things Canadian.  Hell, one of my favorite TV shows these days is The Battle of the Blades.  Hockey players trying to figure skate!  Don Cherry as a guest judge!  Great stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chris v on October 12, 2009, 10:19:49 AM
Quote from: Mark_from_Helsinki on October 12, 2009, 09:12:06 AM
Also, the lack of JW this week did not go unnoticed by this gentle listener.

In an attempt to get 50 posts AND push this thing to 200 pages, I'd say to those of you in the midst of Wurster-withdrawl should follow the man himself now on Twitter! http://twitter.com/jonwurster
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on October 12, 2009, 10:35:23 AM
Quote from: chris v on October 12, 2009, 10:19:49 AM
Quote from: Mark_from_Helsinki on October 12, 2009, 09:12:06 AM
Also, the lack of JW this week did not go unnoticed by this gentle listener.

In an attempt to get 50 posts AND push this thing to 200 pages, I'd say to those of you in the midst of Wurster-withdrawl should follow the man himself now on Twitter! http://twitter.com/jonwurster

In a similar effort, I already am following him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on October 12, 2009, 10:49:01 AM
I will not be returning to twitter for this. But is it weird to bookmark a twitter while not being on it?

BOOSH!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 12, 2009, 10:50:58 AM
You win.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theylive716 on October 12, 2009, 01:03:56 PM
LOL @ tom getting on jason alexander 
"the guy has this map of the united states of hair wrapped around his head"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on October 12, 2009, 05:47:50 PM
TL commenting on the Brad Benson Obama spot: "...'old Barack' and 'ass'..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on October 13, 2009, 07:05:49 PM
Mike's trivia questions made Bayonne sound so wholesome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on October 13, 2009, 10:05:38 PM
I felt nervous saying bye because I always feel I have to get the upper hand on Tom and say bye before he hangs up on me, so I said "good luck" to Mike and Therese by accident. But then the show got even darker, making my well wishes somewhat prophetic!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theylive716 on October 13, 2009, 10:22:02 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on October 13, 2009, 10:05:38 PM
I felt nervous saying bye because I always feel I have to get the upper hand on Tom and say bye before he hangs up on me, so I said "good luck" to Mike and Therese by accident. But then the show got even darker, making my well wishes somewhat prophetic!

nice job!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on October 13, 2009, 10:29:24 PM
Quote from: theylive716 on October 13, 2009, 10:22:02 PM

nice job!!!

I only said that because I felt bad about saying "good luck" :-(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thecramedog on October 13, 2009, 11:06:07 PM
I liked when Mike said "b.m."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theylive716 on October 13, 2009, 11:09:10 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on October 13, 2009, 10:29:24 PM
Quote from: theylive716 on October 13, 2009, 10:22:02 PM

nice job!!!

I only said that because I felt bad about saying "good luck" :-(

oh, no... i meant your call!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on October 14, 2009, 12:15:06 PM
Holy moly, the T&M show is great.

"As I believe the kids say, she was bangin'"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jherrycurl on October 14, 2009, 02:56:37 PM
I hope we haven't heard the last of Chuck in the Truck.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on October 14, 2009, 03:24:29 PM
Quote from: jherrycurl on October 14, 2009, 02:56:37 PM
I hope we haven't heard the last of Chuck in the Truck.

Me too! I loved Tom mentioning him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on October 14, 2009, 06:55:12 PM
"Whats-a-matta, ya get hit in da cannones?"


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 14, 2009, 07:13:42 PM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on October 14, 2009, 06:55:12 PM
"Whats-a-matta, ya get hit in da cannones?"




Calzonays!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on October 14, 2009, 07:18:01 PM
Quote from: theylive716 on October 12, 2009, 01:03:56 PM
LOL @ tom getting on jason alexander 
"the guy has this map of the united states of hair wrapped around his head"



leave Jason Alexander alone. he's a nice dude.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on October 14, 2009, 08:41:12 PM
Quote from: jherrycurl on October 14, 2009, 02:56:37 PM
I hope we haven't heard the last of Chuck in the Truck.

I concur. Chuck in the Truck is someone we can all relate to.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 14, 2009, 09:44:47 PM
Jeez, it was like a punch right to the gut when Mike and Therese agreed how hateable people are who say they don't watch TV. I still remember Chris T. saying the same thing back in the Aerial View days.  I don't watch TV, what am I supposed to do, lie?  Why are we hated? If you prick us, do we not bleed?

OH MY GOD. I'm listening to the show right now and the caller just told the story about the teacher singing "Bend over, let me see you shake your tail feather."  There are some sick fucks out there!

Mike, of course, has the most trenchant comment: "We're bringing sexy back."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 14, 2009, 09:45:33 PM
Quote from: nec13 on October 14, 2009, 08:41:12 PM
Quote from: jherrycurl on October 14, 2009, 02:56:37 PM
I hope we haven't heard the last of Chuck in the Truck.

I concur. Chuck in the Truck is someone we can all relate to.

Also, that is just the best euphemism for ... well, whatever you want it to be for.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on October 15, 2009, 03:16:42 PM
Mike's slowly-gaining-momentum laughter at Ben's "Log Roll" story.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on October 15, 2009, 08:48:32 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 14, 2009, 09:44:47 PM
Jeez, it was like a punch right to the gut when Mike and Therese agreed how hateable people are who say they don't watch TV. I still remember Chris T. saying the same thing back in the Aerial View days.  I don't watch TV, what am I supposed to do, lie?  Why are we hated?

I don't hate you personally, but I will attempt to explain why you and your kind are hated by others.

Anti-TV people are on the whole snobs who don't have the first clue what they are talking about when they say there is nothing useful about television. The fact is that there is some AMAZING television out there, well worth the time spent watching it. Yes, there is a mountain of trash and the news is mostly bunk, but that is still worth keeping tabs on too. Making the choice to not have a TV cannot be a matter of hating what television represents either, because it is too late to fight that battle. You might as well be protesting the descendants of Gutenberg. It's already here, so just come out of your yurt and deal with it. Maybe you'll even enjoy it!

Unless one can come up with a good enough reason to avoid television beyond snobbery (and I dare anyone to try), then you are wrong and should in fact watch tv. This is my belief as a tv watcher, developed over a year spent living in an anti-tv cohabitation situation (verified fact).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on October 15, 2009, 09:26:06 PM
I don't watch TV, either! (does Hulu count? cause I watch that everyday on a laptop).

Quote from: Joe Lunchpail on October 15, 2009, 08:48:32 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 14, 2009, 09:44:47 PM
Jeez, it was like a punch right to the gut when Mike and Therese agreed how hateable people are who say they don't watch TV. I still remember Chris T. saying the same thing back in the Aerial View days.  I don't watch TV, what am I supposed to do, lie?  Why are we hated?

I don't hate you personally, but I will attempt to explain why you and your kind are hated by others.

Anti-TV people are on the whole snobs who don't have the first clue what they are talking about when they say there is nothing useful about television. The fact is that there is some AMAZING television out there, well worth the time spent watching it. Yes, there is a mountain of trash and the news is mostly bunk, but that is still worth keeping tabs on too. Making the choice to not have a TV cannot be a matter of hating what television represents either, because it is too late to fight that battle. You might as well be protesting the descendants of Gutenberg. It's already here, so just come out of your yurt and deal with it. Maybe you'll even enjoy it!

Unless one can come up with a good enough reason to avoid television beyond snobbery (and I dare anyone to try), then you are wrong and should in fact watch tv. This is my belief as a tv watcher, developed over a year spent living in an anti-tv cohabitation situation (verified fact).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 15, 2009, 09:56:42 PM
Quote from: Joe Lunchpail on October 15, 2009, 08:48:32 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 14, 2009, 09:44:47 PM
Jeez, it was like a punch right to the gut when Mike and Therese agreed how hateable people are who say they don't watch TV. I still remember Chris T. saying the same thing back in the Aerial View days.  I don't watch TV, what am I supposed to do, lie?  Why are we hated?

I don't hate you personally, but I will attempt to explain why you and your kind are hated by others.

Anti-TV people are on the whole snobs who don't have the first clue what they are talking about when they say there is nothing useful about television. The fact is that there is some AMAZING television out there, well worth the time spent watching it. Yes, there is a mountain of trash and the news is mostly bunk, but that is still worth keeping tabs on too. Making the choice to not have a TV cannot be a matter of hating what television represents either, because it is too late to fight that battle. You might as well be protesting the descendants of Gutenberg. It's already here, so just come out of your yurt and deal with it. Maybe you'll even enjoy it!

Unless one can come up with a good enough reason to avoid television beyond snobbery (and I dare anyone to try), then you are wrong and should in fact watch tv. This is my belief as a tv watcher, developed over a year spent living in an anti-tv cohabitation situation (verified fact).

Joe for me the issue is how television is consumed and processed.

The Medium is the message.

Media Squat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on October 15, 2009, 10:17:32 PM
Yurt, heh heh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 15, 2009, 10:58:37 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 15, 2009, 10:17:32 PM
Yurt, heh heh.

You sir, are frequently a pain in the ass (metaphorically).

The pain is actually behind me left eye.    ARRRRRR.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 16, 2009, 12:00:06 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 15, 2009, 10:17:32 PM
Yurt, heh heh.

I actually had a boyfriend who was constantly talking about "getting off the grid" and he was seriously considering buying a yurt and living in it.

Youse guys get one guess how long that lasted when I found that out. Well, he did have good pot, though. Shocker, I know.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on October 16, 2009, 02:17:25 AM
listened to most of the show wednesday, but was pleasantly surprised to find it on my podcast archive list when i plugged in my ipod thursday.  Loved it.  They need a show. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: theylive716 on October 16, 2009, 03:18:45 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on October 16, 2009, 12:00:06 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 15, 2009, 10:17:32 PM
Yurt, heh heh.

I actually had a boyfriend who was constantly talking about "getting off the grid" and he was seriously considering buying a yurt and living in it.

Youse guys get one guess how long that lasted when I found that out. Well, he did have good pot, though. Shocker, I know.

i used to work at a health food store with a woman who had similar plans... and she also dealt pot.
she ended up building an adobe hut out on some land in the sticks. she still deals pot too, people go over these dirt roads and knock on her little clay door to buy weed. she's single.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on October 16, 2009, 05:54:54 AM
Quote from: Joe Lunchpail on October 15, 2009, 08:48:32 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 14, 2009, 09:44:47 PM
Jeez, it was like a punch right to the gut when Mike and Therese agreed how hateable people are who say they don't watch TV. I still remember Chris T. saying the same thing back in the Aerial View days.  I don't watch TV, what am I supposed to do, lie?  Why are we hated?

I don't hate you personally, but I will attempt to explain why you and your kind are hated by others.

Anti-TV people are on the whole snobs who don't have the first clue what they are talking about when they say there is nothing useful about television. The fact is that there is some AMAZING television out there, well worth the time spent watching it. Yes, there is a mountain of trash and the news is mostly bunk, but that is still worth keeping tabs on too. Making the choice to not have a TV cannot be a matter of hating what television represents either, because it is too late to fight that battle. You might as well be protesting the descendants of Gutenberg. It's already here, so just come out of your yurt and deal with it. Maybe you'll even enjoy it!

Unless one can come up with a good enough reason to avoid television beyond snobbery (and I dare anyone to try), then you are wrong and should in fact watch tv. This is my belief as a tv watcher, developed over a year spent living in an anti-tv cohabitation situation (verified fact).
I agree. There is amazing television out there, no argument. For me it's a matter of how and when the content is presented. I stopped watching 'television' about 10+ years ago. I do have a beautiful 42inch plasma display hooked up to a blu-ray player only and surround sound for the sole purpose of watching movies. It's great. I guess the point is, I program stuff I want to watch when I want to watch it, almost commercial free(I say almost cause sometimes movies can be very long commercials). I fucking hate commercials, I understand their importance regarding revenue stream and that it allows programming to be made etc...when I travel and end up in a hotel somewhere then turn the tv on, the commercials kill me. That's why I love the firefox browser, I can block the shit out of everything especially commercials(guess you could do the same with DVRs). That being said, I do make some portion of my living from providing services to the commercial film industry. And I'm not being a snob, commercials work...I am easily influenced by them. Also, it seemed to be the default thing to do when I hit the sofa, turn tv on and go slack jawed for several hours. I had this thought that if I removed that element from my life it would lead to better things, like reading or interacting with people. I can say that it did, which is a good thing. The other side of that is now I've replaced tv watching with computer watching which I'm sure is not any better, perhaps worse. So, I don't miss tv programs...I do follow closely the comments made on this forum about tv shows, it seems to me you folks have great taste in that area. I have yet to be disappointed. You are my chosen gate keepers. Thanks.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on October 16, 2009, 07:33:58 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 15, 2009, 10:17:32 PM
Yurt, heh heh.
(http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww57/afamilyofturtles/yurt.jpg)

What I hate about people who don't watch TV is that when you ask them if they're watching a particular TV program, they love doing this annoying, throw their hands up in the air, raise their eyebrows, smile big, and say, "Sorry, I don't OWN a TV!" thing.  They're not sorry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on October 16, 2009, 10:33:50 AM
I watch almost no TV these days because I am an addict.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chrisfoll577 on October 16, 2009, 10:40:55 AM
I don't watch TV anymore, but between sports streams, hulu, youtube, netflix and torrents, I feel like I sit on my butt watching video as much as I ever have.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 16, 2009, 11:00:36 AM
Quote from: fletcher munson on October 16, 2009, 07:33:58 AM

What I hate about people who don't watch TV is that when you ask them if they're watching a particular TV program, they love doing this annoying, throw their hands up in the air, raise their eyebrows, smile big, and say, "Sorry, I don't OWN a TV!" thing.  They're not sorry.

And then say 10 minutes later in the conversation, someone'll make some Simpsons reference, and then go 'did you see the one where blah blah blah' and the non TV-er goes "oh, I loved that one!"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on October 16, 2009, 02:28:17 PM
Quote
The Medium is the message.

Fredericks, are you a Marshall McCluhan scholar?

It makes sense.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 16, 2009, 02:45:20 PM
Quote from: colonel panic on October 16, 2009, 02:28:17 PM
Quote
The Medium is the message.

Fredericks, are you a Marshall McCluhan scholar?

It makes sense.

Scholar is such a strong word.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 16, 2009, 02:47:09 PM
Quote from: SJK on October 16, 2009, 05:54:54 AM
Quote from: Joe Lunchpail on October 15, 2009, 08:48:32 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 14, 2009, 09:44:47 PM
Jeez, it was like a punch right to the gut when Mike and Therese agreed how hateable people are who say they don't watch TV. I still remember Chris T. saying the same thing back in the Aerial View days.  I don't watch TV, what am I supposed to do, lie?  Why are we hated?

I don't hate you personally, but I will attempt to explain why you and your kind are hated by others.

Anti-TV people are on the whole snobs who don't have the first clue what they are talking about when they say there is nothing useful about television. The fact is that there is some AMAZING television out there, well worth the time spent watching it. Yes, there is a mountain of trash and the news is mostly bunk, but that is still worth keeping tabs on too. Making the choice to not have a TV cannot be a matter of hating what television represents either, because it is too late to fight that battle. You might as well be protesting the descendants of Gutenberg. It's already here, so just come out of your yurt and deal with it. Maybe you'll even enjoy it!

Unless one can come up with a good enough reason to avoid television beyond snobbery (and I dare anyone to try), then you are wrong and should in fact watch tv. This is my belief as a tv watcher, developed over a year spent living in an anti-tv cohabitation situation (verified fact).
I agree. There is amazing television out there, no argument. For me it's a matter of how and when the content is presented. I stopped watching 'television' about 10+ years ago. I do have a beautiful 42inch plasma display hooked up to a blu-ray player only and surround sound for the sole purpose of watching movies. It's great. I guess the point is, I program stuff I want to watch when I want to watch it, almost commercial free(I say almost cause sometimes movies can be very long commercials). I fucking hate commercials, I understand their importance regarding revenue stream and that it allows programming to be made etc...when I travel and end up in a hotel somewhere then turn the tv on, the commercials kill me. That's why I love the firefox browser, I can block the shit out of everything especially commercials(guess you could do the same with DVRs). That being said, I do make some portion of my living from providing services to the commercial film industry. And I'm not being a snob, commercials work...I am easily influenced by them. Also, it seemed to be the default thing to do when I hit the sofa, turn tv on and go slack jawed for several hours. I had this thought that if I removed that element from my life it would lead to better things, like reading or interacting with people. I can say that it did, which is a good thing. The other side of that is now I've replaced tv watching with computer watching which I'm sure is not any better, perhaps worse. So, I don't miss tv programs...I do follow closely the comments made on this forum about tv shows, it seems to me you folks have great taste in that area. I have yet to be disappointed. You are my chosen gate keepers. Thanks.



Yeah, I'm with you this.  Since I joined this board I no longer feel the need to read Parade magazine
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on October 16, 2009, 03:01:55 PM
Quote from: samir on October 14, 2009, 12:15:06 PM
Holy moly, the T&M show is great.

"As I believe the kids say, she was bangin'"

That was hilarious!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 17, 2009, 08:12:27 AM
This depends on context.

If someone asks you if you have seen a particular show, and your response is "No", you're just being truthful.

If someone asks you if you have seen a particular show, and your response is "I don't watch/own a TV", you're an asshole.

It took me years to understand this, but I engaged in similar assholery for years when people would ask, for instance, "Heard the new Eric B and Rakim?" The correct response should have been "No".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on October 18, 2009, 07:08:23 PM
PRISON BALL.

I grew up in North Dakota during the 1980's, which, if you adjust for scale, was everywhere else during the 1950's.

We played the hell out of some PRISON BALL.  I just about passed out when Mike mentioned it.  He was totally, 100% right on about it, too.  It sounds like Mike and I went to very similar schools.

Line soccer, too.  It was really violent.

Thank you for this,
Ike
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on October 18, 2009, 08:52:02 PM
The school I went to in Brooklyn had a game where we kicked milk cartons around. I think it was called We Can't Afford Soccer Balls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 18, 2009, 09:45:04 PM
Quote from: Ike on October 18, 2009, 07:08:23 PM
PRISON BALL.

I grew up in North Dakota during the 1980's, which, if you adjust for scale, was everywhere else during the 1950's.

We played the hell out of some PRISON BALL.  I just about passed out when Mike mentioned it.  He was totally, 100% right on about it, too.  It sounds like Mike and I went to very similar schools.

Line soccer, too.  It was really violent.

Thank you for this,
Ike

I moved around a lot as a kid, but we played prison ball at the school where I attended 4th grade in downtown Louisville, KY. This would've been around 1984 or 5. None of my schoolmates at any of my subsequent schools had any idea what I was talking about when I would mention it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cutout on October 18, 2009, 10:18:16 PM
The issue with television = 80% of it is shit.

On the whole, this is also true of music.

It's also true of movies.

And books. And everything else that is mass-marketed.

Singling out TV is pretty dense.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 18, 2009, 10:37:47 PM
'90% of everything is crap.'

Somebody I know credited that to Terry Southern, but I'm thinking somebody else said it first. Probably Mark Twain. He said everything.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 19, 2009, 09:31:48 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 18, 2009, 10:37:47 PM
'90% of everything is crap.'

Somebody I know credited that to Terry Southern, but I'm thinking somebody else said it first. Probably Mark Twain. He said everything.

Theodore Sturgeon. Sometimes called Sturgeon's Law.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on October 19, 2009, 10:56:43 AM
AND ALSO, it was called Paddle Ball, I think.  I want to say it was marketed directly to public schools in the hopes it would catch on, ala shuttlecock. 

AND ALSO, I had a nightmare last night about the red scooters.  We had those, too.  It was, honestly, A LOT LIKE ROAD WARRIOR.  We would sneak rocks in and whip them at each other, instead of actually using bb guns. 

Again, TIME AND PLACE. 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ackbar on October 20, 2009, 02:48:33 AM
shows like the wire & tim/eric have taken genres to places only possible through the tv medium. and quite frankly, it's gotten to the point where the tv cream-of-the-crop can now stand up against comparable feature lengths
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ackbar on October 20, 2009, 02:49:31 AM
plus top chef is just plain entertaining
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 20, 2009, 09:30:58 AM
Most of the actors on Intervention are pretty convincing. What % of that is improvised?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on October 20, 2009, 10:14:40 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 20, 2009, 09:30:58 AM
Most of the actors on Intervention are pretty convincing. What % of that is improvised?

All the parts where the family says, "I love ____ and just want to help him."  They just want him to either stop using and be normal or die.

All the parts where the addict says "I love my family."



Too harsh?  Sure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat K on October 20, 2009, 10:16:10 AM
When someone asks me if I watch a particular sitcom and I respond that "No, I don't really watch TV", it's purely for practical reasons. The times when I just say "no" with no explaination, it inevitably leads to a hundred further conversations down the road asking me if I watch this or that other show, and I have to say "no" again every time it comes up.  Why not just nip that topic in the bud when it comes up the first time? I think it's more polite to just tell the truth, and not feel the need to imply "no, I watch a lot of shows but just not that particular one."

If you're not an opera fan and someone asks you if you've seen the latest production of Don Giovanni at some opera house, are you going to say you don't get to the opera house very much 'cause your not the biggest opera fan, or are you going to be all like "Aw, no, I didn't catch that one!" They're both "true", but I ask you, what's the bigger asshole move - being honest or pretending you're into something you're not into?

I think the people out there who throw around the "snob" word so easily when it comes to TV might just be a teensy bit defensive about their own viewing habits. I put them in the same class as those people who get irrationally annoyed at vegetarians/vegans. Same difference - sure there are assholes who brag about it or are condescending about it, but don't jump the gun and paint us all with such a broad brush! 

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get back to my yurt behind the Lady Foot Locker.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat K on October 20, 2009, 10:20:53 AM
Quote from: Ike on October 19, 2009, 10:56:43 AM
AND ALSO, it was called Paddle Ball, I think.  I want to say it was marketed directly to public schools in the hopes it would catch on, ala shuttlecock. 

Also, PADDLE BALL - all-time classic. I forget the specifics of the discussion on the show last week, but we played it with hard whiffle balls. We all aimed for each others raquet-hands - if you got hit in the fingers with that ball, it hurt like a motherfucker.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 20, 2009, 11:09:20 AM
I'm sorry, I don't play games with the word BALL in the title.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat K on October 20, 2009, 12:16:04 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 20, 2009, 11:09:20 AM
I'm sorry, I don't play games with the word BALL in the title.

See? Now I know not to ask you anything about SlamBall.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 20, 2009, 01:54:44 PM
I could not part with my TV now that the new season of Venture Brothers has started up.

Brought to you by Cartoon NetworkTM
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on October 20, 2009, 02:55:09 PM
Quote from: Pat K on October 20, 2009, 10:16:10 AM
When someone asks me if I watch a particular sitcom and I respond that "No, I don't really watch TV", it's purely for practical reasons. The times when I just say "no" with no explaination, it inevitably leads to a hundred further conversations down the road asking me if I watch this or that other show, and I have to say "no" again every time it comes up.  Why not just nip that topic in the bud when it comes up the first time? I think it's more polite to just tell the truth, and not feel the need to imply "no, I watch a lot of shows but just not that particular one."

If you're not an opera fan and someone asks you if you've seen the latest production of Don Giovanni at some opera house, are you going to say you don't get to the opera house very much 'cause your not the biggest opera fan, or are you going to be all like "Aw, no, I didn't catch that one!" They're both "true", but I ask you, what's the bigger asshole move - being honest or pretending you're into something you're not into?

I pretty much agree with this. I was once an "I don't really watch TV and don't have cable" person. Now I'm a TV show addict. It doesn't bother me when people say they don't watch TV, but if they say "I don't even own a television" in a boasting or condescending manner, they are what I would consider douche material.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat K on October 20, 2009, 03:55:11 PM
Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on October 20, 2009, 02:55:09 PM
but if they say "I don't even own a television" in a boasting or condescending manner, they are what I would consider douche material.

Yeah, not even owning a TV is a whole other animal entirely. Anyone without a television set in 2009 is straight-up bonkers. Even if they're not douchey about it, you still have to wonder, what the fuck are you thinking?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on October 20, 2009, 07:18:09 PM
I really like  Therese's spontaneous gasp when Mike says stuff like, "We're bringing sexy back" or "she was bangin'".  She sounds so genuinely horrified - really great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 20, 2009, 07:57:11 PM
I just re-listened to the Venture Brothers episode today - the discussion of CB handles killed me, especially Tom's impression of the 13-year old kid on the CB.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dicebourbon on October 20, 2009, 10:44:34 PM
I don't know if it's possible to separate tonight's horror stories into Best/Worst. They're kind of one and the same.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 20, 2009, 10:56:44 PM
Favorite caller of the night (and maybe my new favorite caller) is Mike's friend (didn't catch his name) - the guy with the brick-throwing/dog-carrying story.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DT on October 20, 2009, 11:42:56 PM
masterofsparks. your fave caller was xmastime. he's got a blog:

http://xmastime.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on October 20, 2009, 11:52:24 PM
My favorite part was that the Smashing Pumpkins girl called in right after me tonight, making it a nice palindrome because she called right before me two weeks ago.  Coincidence?  I think not...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 20, 2009, 11:58:08 PM
Quote from: JustNicole on October 20, 2009, 11:52:24 PM
My favorite part was that the Smashing Pumpkins girl called in right after me tonight, making it a nice palindrome because she called right before me two weeks ago.  Coincidence?  I think not...

Randomness has patterns. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on October 21, 2009, 12:46:35 AM
I don't remember smashing pumpkins girl at all from a couple weeks ago.

Xmastime was the best...completely hating on every caller, AND knocking it out of the park.

tonight was just...DARK. I can't tell if next week will be "Soft G" or full on vitriol towards mike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on October 21, 2009, 02:52:51 AM
Remember?  She called Tom "a shadow of a man"  because he doesn't like guns.  That stands out more than her fondness for Smashing Pumpkins.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on October 21, 2009, 03:03:04 AM
hahaha wow! I need to find this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on October 21, 2009, 09:29:42 AM
" . . but it broke the curse because he didn't die." - the closeout to Dave from Knoxville's story.

He always brings it. Now, how about an anecdote about Porter Wagoner in the lunchline at OpryLand, DfK?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on October 21, 2009, 10:08:44 AM
Yesterday's show was like that morose Seven Second Delay murder confession show, except that the confessions were all real. I hope Therese and Mike get their own weekly show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on October 21, 2009, 10:33:38 AM
"Tickets to the rodeo."  I am going to use that as my excuse to get out of everything from now on.

I also thought xmastime's call was hilarious.  I could not tell with the phone connection...what is the word when the dogs get stuck together?!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 22, 2009, 05:51:04 AM
"Tying"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on October 23, 2009, 01:51:03 PM
"I'm not bragging but I know where to find sandwiches."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on October 23, 2009, 04:27:37 PM
BEST PART: Therese apologizing for having to hang up on a murderer.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on October 24, 2009, 09:12:28 AM
THE BEST. 

This episode was the best.  Honestly, it's as if M&T looked into my dreams. 

The level of cruelty in my hometown would make your head spin (not for the internets/airwaves type stuff), and I was identifying with many of the callers. 

This was excellent. 




Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on October 24, 2009, 10:27:06 AM
Quote from: DT on October 20, 2009, 11:42:56 PM
masterofsparks. your fave caller was xmastime. he's got a blog:

Me: WFMU with Therese and Mike

Guy on phone: Hey, it's Xmastime.

Me: Uh, I'm sorry?

Guy on phone: It's X. Mas. Time.

Me: Wha? Is it that, uh, like the...? I'm not sure you are calling the right...?

Guy on phone: Xmastime. I'm a friend of Mikes.

Me: !!!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: brendan! on October 24, 2009, 11:44:05 AM
The meatball sub story made me cry.

EDIT: happy crying
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JohnEBGood on October 24, 2009, 11:55:23 AM
Great name for Therese and Mike - "The Other Side of the Console"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JeffreyC on October 24, 2009, 01:34:44 PM
I'm calling BS on the killing kid with rock story in the ravine.

I really enjoyed all of the childhood hole digging stories - what is it about suburban boredom that forces children to dig into the earth?

Also PFT's call at the end was the sunshine that made the cloud of darkness disappear.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 24, 2009, 07:11:07 PM
When Tom called in to the Therese and Mike show, the first thing I thought Mike might say was "What, are you calling from the moon? Are you in a well? A coal mine?" When Mike let that pass, and Tom threatened "next week there's going to be a collective shower", it seemed to me like a suggestion for a favorite regular segment on future Mike shows.

Mike and Therese need a 2AM - 6AM show, so that they will have to fill all of those dead hours with increasingly surrealistic/disturbing dialogue.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 25, 2009, 05:45:40 PM
Quote from: JeffreyC on October 24, 2009, 01:34:44 PM
I'm calling BS on the killing kid with rock story in the ravine.

I really enjoyed all of the childhood hole digging stories - what is it about suburban boredom that forces children to dig into the earth?

Also PFT's call at the end was the sunshine that made the cloud of darkness disappear.

I was impressed by the extent of the digging, actually. My friends and I managed to put up a death trap of a tree house, but that was about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on October 25, 2009, 06:05:32 PM
Too bad I wasn't able to call in on Tuesday - I have enough stories of childhood cruelty to last an entire show. Most of them are about the same dude, a friend of mine who between the age of 8-15, I'd say, was nuts and did some horrible things to other people, animals, and himself (like hitting himself in the head with an axe). 50% of the time he was a nice guy you wanted to hang out with, and 50% of the time he was a nightmare. Maybe not so much an evil guy, more like a loose cannon with sprinkles of pure insanity. It was always an adventure going over to his house, cause you'd never know what mood he'd be in. Would we end up watching a movie, or would he attack and try to kill me as I approached his house? Sometimes it ended up like something out of the Pink Panther movies - with him being the lurking Cato.

You'll be glad to know he's settled down now, he's a family man, and yes, we're friends on Facebook.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on October 26, 2009, 12:02:38 AM
out of nowhere i find myself saying to myself: "did his name end in a vowel?"

hahaha. hahahahahaha.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on October 26, 2009, 03:24:06 PM
Not sure if this is mentioned elsewhere, but I've only just got round to listening to it. Tom is on (most of) this week's Encore presentation of Seven Second Delay. He co-hosts from about 20 mins in, and calls in earlier. It's good. From November 2000.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on October 28, 2009, 01:48:51 AM
"I could pay you in kisses."  Horrifying, sad, and funny.  Everything I want in my light entertainments.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 28, 2009, 06:39:53 AM
Maybe not my absolute favorite moment, but I love it whenever a clueless listener stumbles onto the show and requests a song.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on October 28, 2009, 06:55:10 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on October 28, 2009, 06:39:53 AM
Maybe not my absolute favorite moment, but I love it whenever a clueless listener stumbles onto the show and requests a song.

I'm listening to the archive now, and that killed me. I love when that happens. "Ringtones"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on October 28, 2009, 08:59:15 AM
Quote from: Martin on October 28, 2009, 06:55:10 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on October 28, 2009, 06:39:53 AM
Maybe not my absolute favorite moment, but I love it whenever a clueless listener stumbles onto the show and requests a song.

I'm listening to the archive now, and that killed me. I love when that happens. "Ringtones"?

I concur.  I laughed so hard.  She was so cute, too.  Oh, well...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on October 28, 2009, 10:26:09 AM
Quote from: JustNicole on October 28, 2009, 08:59:15 AM
Quote from: Martin on October 28, 2009, 06:55:10 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on October 28, 2009, 06:39:53 AM
Maybe not my absolute favorite moment, but I love it whenever a clueless listener stumbles onto the show and requests a song.

I'm listening to the archive now, and that killed me. I love when that happens. "Ringtones"?

I concur.  I laughed so hard.  She was so cute, too.  Oh, well...

Agreed. Tom's "now that makes it not fun anymore" after she revealed it was her dad's record was great.

Top notch PBR call too. The Peter Brady / decapitation talk killed me...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on October 28, 2009, 11:24:23 AM
Quote from: ScottP on October 28, 2009, 10:26:09 AM
Quote from: JustNicole on October 28, 2009, 08:59:15 AM
Quote from: Martin on October 28, 2009, 06:55:10 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on October 28, 2009, 06:39:53 AM
Maybe not my absolute favorite moment, but I love it whenever a clueless listener stumbles onto the show and requests a song.

I'm listening to the archive now, and that killed me. I love when that happens. "Ringtones"?

I concur.  I laughed so hard.  She was so cute, too.  Oh, well...

Agreed. Tom's "now that makes it not fun anymore" after she revealed it was her dad's record was great.

Top notch PBR call too. The Peter Brady / decapitation talk killed me...

Sounded like it killed PBR too. He could not keep a straight face (voice?).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on October 28, 2009, 11:31:01 AM
Great PBR call.  When he said Johnny Bravo, I thought Cartoon Network.  I had no idea there was so much history there!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on October 28, 2009, 11:38:10 AM
Quote from: ScottP on October 28, 2009, 10:26:09 AM
Quote from: JustNicole on October 28, 2009, 08:59:15 AM
Quote from: Martin on October 28, 2009, 06:55:10 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on October 28, 2009, 06:39:53 AM
Maybe not my absolute favorite moment, but I love it whenever a clueless listener stumbles onto the show and requests a song.

I'm listening to the archive now, and that killed me. I love when that happens. "Ringtones"?

I concur.  I laughed so hard.  She was so cute, too.  Oh, well...

Agreed. Tom's "now that makes it not fun anymore" after she revealed it was her dad's record was great.

I was chuckling but as soon as I heard Tom mumble that I lost it.

Quote from: Pastor Josh on October 28, 2009, 01:48:51 AM
"I could pay you in kisses."  Horrifying, sad, and funny.  Everything I want in my light entertainments.

She wasn't even saying it in a real suggestive way or anything, it was like "hey, that's pretty much all I can offer you buddy", which almost made it creepier.  It's pretty much the last thing in the world I would've wanted from this leathery woman missing most of her front teeth.

A sidenote to that story that made me laugh - My girlfriend was telling her grandma (a little 80 year old Vietnamese lady) about what happened to me and her first reaction was "why didn't he stop and get her some money?" like it would've been a perfectly reasonable thing for me to do in that situation.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on October 28, 2009, 11:55:40 AM
Tom singing "Beautiful Balloon."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on October 28, 2009, 11:56:47 AM
I desperately wanted more Dean Wonka

"A woman is elegant, a man is filthy" – new Jimmy Webb song

"God might have been reaching down for someone else, and then this peeper jumped in front."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on October 28, 2009, 12:29:24 PM
Tom's unaccompanied performance of MacArthur Park was magnificent, and I really hope he does this live at either the next Marathon closing show or as the closer for the TOM Conference.

I loved the whole recap of the Jimmy Webb concert, especially the dawning realization that he might be the only paying customer at the show as Webb called out to more and more family members/fellow performers/Sam Elliot Impersonators in the crowd.

Also adding to the love for Roy sharing the terrible secret of machete-swinging enthusiast Chris Knight decapitating poor Irv on the set of the final episode of the Brady Bunch. The parts about Roy Jr.'s latest business venture were great, as well.

And of course, the gentle reassurance by Tom at the top of the show that the bad man was gone, followed by "Morning Has Broken", was the perfect way to return to the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on October 28, 2009, 01:56:53 PM
 The best part was Tom trying to get Spike to read an excerpt of WEIRDOS EXPOSED !!!!!!!


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tedstud on October 28, 2009, 02:07:53 PM
Its been a while since Tom GOMPed so many people, I loved it.  Just a straight up dominating performance.  Maybe the Mike Show will push Tom to new heights of Bestness.


BTW.  I added Fredericks to that wikipedia almost a year ago.  Once you are famous enough to have a soundboard created about you, then I think you have become a notable resident.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on October 28, 2009, 03:20:20 PM
Quote from: Tedstud on October 28, 2009, 02:07:53 PM


BTW.  I added Fredericks to that wikipedia almost a year ago.  Once you are famous enough to have a soundboard created about you, then I think you have become a notable resident.

You know, that actually helped me. I just started listening to the show in the spring and I was completely confused about what this "newportrichey" was I kept hearing about was. So thanks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on October 28, 2009, 04:34:23 PM
Listening again. Curious as to why Tom is "apparently not allowed to have my own opinion" in re: Olivia Munn.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on October 28, 2009, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on October 28, 2009, 04:34:23 PM
Listening again. Curious as to why Tom is "apparently not allowed to have my own opinion" in re: Olivia Munn.

He tweeted something negative about her and Chris Hardwick responded with an angry tweet, I assume because he works with her.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 28, 2009, 05:02:41 PM
Quote from: Tedstud on October 28, 2009, 02:07:53 PM
  Once you are famous enough to have a soundboard created about you, then I think you have become a notable resident.

Theodore Stud,
Thanks for the entry.  Someone told me about it a while back. 

One quibble: notorious and notable are not the same thing.

Fredericks from New Port Sexy (Just ask Jenny).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tedstud on October 28, 2009, 05:13:15 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 28, 2009, 05:02:41 PM
Quote from: Tedstud on October 28, 2009, 02:07:53 PM
  Once you are famous enough to have a soundboard created about you, then I think you have become a notable resident.

Theodore Stud,
Thanks for the entry.  Someone told me about it a while back. 

One quibble: notorious and notable are not the same thing.

Fredericks from New Port Sexy (Just ask Jenny).

No prob.  Sorry about the redundancy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 28, 2009, 05:48:53 PM
Quote from: Tedstud on October 28, 2009, 05:13:15 PM
  Sorry about the redundancy.

I don't follow you,Ted.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on October 28, 2009, 06:09:46 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on October 28, 2009, 04:34:23 PM
Listening again. Curious as to why Tom is "apparently not allowed to have my own opinion" in re: Olivia Munn.

When Tom was in LA he tweeted  a remark about O.M. that...well...could have been viewed as negative. @nerdist (Chris Hardwick) sent out a nasty public tweet to Tom basically saying "Fuck you". It looks like both tweets were deleted so I am sure they "hugged it out". Or not.

UPDATED: The tweets are still there.

Tom's first tweet (http://twitter.com/scharpling/status/4898129043):
Was just standing next to author/horrible person Olivia Munn.

CH reply (http://twitter.com/nerdist/status/4898515814):
Just read a shitty tweet from radio host/horrible person Tom Scharpling. WTF, Sir?

Then, CH a couple hours later (http://twitter.com/nerdist/status/4901279670):
I apologize for my defensive idiocy! I should assumed you were being wryly humorous. *kneels and thrusts sword into own gut*
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on October 28, 2009, 08:47:04 PM
"New Port Sexy."

"What?"

"New Port Ritchey."

Wonderful, Fredericks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 28, 2009, 10:03:30 PM
That request caller bit would have been perfect if he only would have played "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 28, 2009, 10:27:51 PM
Who knew Jimmy Webb sounded like Elvis when talked?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on October 29, 2009, 07:01:19 AM
Quote from: Spike on October 28, 2009, 01:56:53 PM
The best part was Tom trying to get Spike to read an excerpt of WEIRDOS EXPOSED !!!!!!!


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Here's what you gotta do Spike, write just enough to not sound like you're making it up on the spot each week. When you've done that enough times, you will actually be on the road to a real book. If you need some illustrations or anything at that point, let me know, I'll personally do whatever I can do to help. I just want to see this thing in print! Even though I'm of the popular school that says you haven't gone beyond opening a blank word pad document, I believe you can come up with SOMEthing to entertain and inform us all, so why not do it? Just my $0.02!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 29, 2009, 07:18:04 AM
Quote from: Luther Bissett on October 28, 2009, 10:27:51 PM
Who knew Jimmy Webb sounded like Elvis when talked?

I was thinking Junior from Smokey and the Bandit mixed with a little Nathan Arizona.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 29, 2009, 10:57:38 AM
Quote from: jbissell on October 28, 2009, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on October 28, 2009, 04:34:23 PM
Listening again. Curious as to why Tom is "apparently not allowed to have my own opinion" in re: Olivia Munn.

He tweeted something negative about her and Chris Hardwick responded with an angry tweet, I assume because he works with her.

A number of her fans RTed it in outrage - which is just hilarious to me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on October 29, 2009, 01:41:06 PM
What was the tweet?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bakersfieldchimp on October 29, 2009, 03:16:06 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on October 28, 2009, 06:39:53 AM
Maybe not my absolute favorite moment, but I love it whenever a clueless listener stumbles onto the show and requests a song.

Yeah, it was so good-- it gets me every time Tom does it, even though I know exactly what's coming. Am I the only one who sorta wishes Porcupine Pie was back in the rotation?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on October 29, 2009, 05:18:43 PM
Mighty Joe Mike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 29, 2009, 05:29:57 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on October 29, 2009, 05:18:43 PM
Mighty Joe Mike.

Mighty Young Mike?


Aw..... never mind.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fredfoster on October 29, 2009, 09:48:48 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on October 28, 2009, 01:48:51 AM
"I could pay you in kisses."  Horrifying, sad, and funny.  Everything I want in my light entertainments.

Agreed PJ, one of my favorite calls of the show (and there were plenty).

Loved everything about the call as well as the way Tom handled it. So good.

Edit: New tagline, thank you Spike! "Not that I want to be another Bernard Goats, but..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 29, 2009, 11:28:19 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on October 29, 2009, 10:57:38 AM
Quote from: jbissell on October 28, 2009, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on October 28, 2009, 04:34:23 PM
Listening again. Curious as to why Tom is "apparently not allowed to have my own opinion" in re: Olivia Munn.

He tweeted something negative about her and Chris Hardwick responded with an angry tweet, I assume because he works with her.

A number of her fans RTed it in outrage - which is just hilarious to me.

Chris Hardwick needs to focus on the rigorous task of selecting 'hit in the nuts' youTubes for that Web Soup thingy he does, for now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on October 30, 2009, 05:04:26 AM
should I even bother googling
Chris Hardwick

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on October 30, 2009, 10:59:56 AM
I don't know
should you
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 30, 2009, 11:11:45 AM
He's not particularly ripped, although he is fit. Up to you, Trembling Eagle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on October 30, 2009, 11:52:11 AM
So disturbed I recognized his name as the guy that co-hosted Singled Out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on October 30, 2009, 12:13:38 PM
I like Hardwick and Hard n Phirm. He's pretty funny and a super nice guy.

Quote from: Chris L on October 30, 2009, 11:52:11 AM
So disturbed I recognized his name as the guy that co-hosted Singled Out.

Yeah, when I first came across him as a comedian I couldn't believe it was the same guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 30, 2009, 12:15:55 PM
Quote from: jbissell on October 30, 2009, 12:13:38 PM
I like Hardwick and Hard n Phirm. He's pretty funny and a super nice guy.

Quote from: Chris L on October 30, 2009, 11:52:11 AM
So disturbed I recognized his name as the guy that co-hosted Singled Out.

Yeah, when I first came across him as a comedian I couldn't believe it was the same guy.

He threw all southerners under the bus on the Jesse Thorpe show recently, arguing that southerners were incapable of perceiving sophisticated nuance in film. Nice guy or not, you don't say that stuff about any large group of people unless it's clear you're joking. Fucker. And Jesse Thorpe just let it go.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on October 30, 2009, 12:42:15 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 30, 2009, 12:15:55 PM
Quote from: jbissell on October 30, 2009, 12:13:38 PM
I like Hardwick and Hard n Phirm. He's pretty funny and a super nice guy.

Quote from: Chris L on October 30, 2009, 11:52:11 AM
So disturbed I recognized his name as the guy that co-hosted Singled Out.

Yeah, when I first came across him as a comedian I couldn't believe it was the same guy.

He threw all southerners under the bus on the Jesse Thorpe show recently, arguing that southerners were incapable of perceiving sophisticated nuance in film. Nice guy or not, you don't say that stuff about any large group of people unless it's clear you're joking. Fucker. And Jesse Thorpe just let it go.

When was he on recently?

Yeah, he does the make fun of the south thing, which doesn't always crack me up because it comes off as an easy joke but it doesn't really bother me much either. I've always assumed it's said in jest because he talks plenty about his dad being a pro bowler and he grew up in Memphis.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on October 30, 2009, 12:58:41 PM
Two things:

1) Chris Hardwick was too dickless to stand up to Adam Carolla when Carolla went on one of his "who cares about torture, those people smell bad and they deserve it" rants. He is a legitimately funny dude, but that really pissed me off.
2) He's right about the south.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on October 30, 2009, 12:59:49 PM
Hardwick throwing The South under the bus was on TSOYA Live - 6/24 from MaxFunCon. Put me off him, too, Dave. And I'm a Redcoat!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 30, 2009, 01:10:00 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on October 28, 2009, 08:47:04 PM
"New Port Sexy."

"What?"

"New Port Ritchey."

Wonderful, Fredericks.


If Fredericks doesn't win caller of the year I will be very surprised/not at all surprised.  But seriously, he's been bringing some great calls this year.

Best moment of this week's show:
The return of Philly Boy Roy which I took as a sign that nem Phillies would win game 1... and then they did!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on October 30, 2009, 01:11:55 PM
Quote from: samir on October 30, 2009, 12:59:49 PM
Hardwick throwing The South under the bus was on TSOYA Live - 6/24 from MaxFunCon. Put me off him, too, Dave. And I'm a Redcoat!

I was there and I'll still think it's mostly in jest, although I'm sure there are some genuine bad feelings. Cross does the same thing.  I think it has more to do with feeling like you don't fit in in a certain place and for whatever reason it's the South that gets it the most.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 30, 2009, 01:31:13 PM
That Adam Carolla sure needs to work out his bad feelings toward the people of Mexico.

Enough negativity. I loved Tom's story about the concert. 'Winning a Grammy just doesn't mean what it used to!'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 30, 2009, 01:35:13 PM
Quote from: jbissell on October 30, 2009, 01:11:55 PM
 I think it has more to do with feeling like you don't fit in in a certain place...

I felt horribly out of place in Normal, Illinois.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on October 30, 2009, 02:00:57 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 30, 2009, 01:35:13 PM
Quote from: jbissell on October 30, 2009, 01:11:55 PM
 I think it has more to do with feeling like you don't fit in in a certain place...

I felt horribly out of place in Normal, Illinois.

You should have crossed the line into Bloomington, then.  That's where all the happy freaks are.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 30, 2009, 02:10:08 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on October 30, 2009, 02:00:57 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 30, 2009, 01:35:13 PM
Quote from: jbissell on October 30, 2009, 01:11:55 PM
 I think it has more to do with feeling like you don't fit in in a certain place...

I felt horribly out of place in Normal, Illinois.

You should have crossed the line into Bloomington, then.  That's where all the happy freaks are.

Next time. I guess.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 31, 2009, 04:22:24 AM
Quote from: jbissell on October 30, 2009, 01:11:55 PM
Quote from: samir on October 30, 2009, 12:59:49 PM
Hardwick throwing The South under the bus was on TSOYA Live - 6/24 from MaxFunCon. Put me off him, too, Dave. And I'm a Redcoat!

I was there and I'll still think it's mostly in jest, although I'm sure there are some genuine bad feelings. Cross does the same thing.  I think it has more to do with feeling like you don't fit in in a certain place and for whatever reason it's the South that gets it the most.

But he grew up in Memphis.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 31, 2009, 10:10:51 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on October 29, 2009, 05:18:43 PM
Mighty Joe Mike.

I liked 'Mike as reluctant leader of the Bad News Bears of cults'

'I feel good!'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on October 31, 2009, 11:02:47 AM
tom's cavalcade of impressions was just delightful. his jeff garlin was awesome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 03, 2009, 10:42:33 PM
Jen Kirkman's husband getting heave-ho'd.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on November 04, 2009, 12:05:30 AM
I think Hardwick is great!

I didn't get to finish my story, so here's what happened:

I caught the barber heading out the door. Youngish-guy. Late 20's, possibly early 30's. He's carrying an empty jug of wine and a half eaten sandwich. He was likely cleaning up since he didn't seem drunk. He sits me down and starts asking questions. I tell him I'm a philosophy/English major. He asks if I like to get high and read Hemingway. I say, "No," telling him pot makes me anxious, so I don't use it. (Also, that sounds like a really frustrating experience!) Then he starts talking. A LOT. With no room for me to jump in. He's pretty much Tucker Max and I'm caught in a story that would have Mike giving the heave-ho. Apparently he writes "emails that are eight to ten pages long" about his "adventures". And while this is all happening, he buzzes my eye brows without asking!

Oh, and now I'm on the mailing list.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on November 04, 2009, 08:57:55 AM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on November 04, 2009, 12:05:30 AM
I think Hardwick is great!

I didn't get to finish my story, so here's what happened:

I caught the barber heading out the door. Youngish-guy. Late 20's, possibly early 30's. He's carrying an empty jug of wine and a half eaten sandwich. He was likely cleaning up since he didn't seem drunk. He sits me down and starts asking questions. I tell him I'm a philosophy/English major. He asks if I like to get high and read Hemingway. I say, "No," telling him pot makes me anxious, so I don't use it. (Also, that sounds like a really frustrating experience!) Then he starts talking. A LOT. With no room for me to jump in. He's pretty much Tucker Max and I'm caught in a story that would have Mike giving the heave-ho. Apparently he writes "emails that are eight to ten pages long" about his "adventures". And while this is all happening, he buzzes my eye brows without asking!

Oh, and now I'm on the mailing list.

Look, I'm sorry man, but you can't tell a story like this and not review the other half of the barber's sandwich.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 04, 2009, 09:37:45 AM
The TV Tribunal:

"No! You get an H!"

"The husband of Maude is right."

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 04, 2009, 09:41:13 AM
Yes, what kind of sandwich was it? It's the details that make a story.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on November 04, 2009, 10:25:01 AM
I thought David Rees was very very awesome especially for a rookie guest. Best moment: his contribution to the topic "when you've lost it"-- getting enraged at himself.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on November 04, 2009, 10:57:18 AM
I'm not kidding - Glengarry Glen Ross with Mattresses is the best idea I've ever heard. Ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on November 04, 2009, 11:35:54 AM
"Well, it's been really nice talking with you guys!"

                                 - Jen Kirkman (after being silent for three minutes)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on November 04, 2009, 12:04:09 PM
I wouldn't say this was the BEST moment, but a notable one- the announcement of the 24 hour marathon and the "super secret awesome" premium.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on November 04, 2009, 12:07:34 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on November 04, 2009, 10:25:01 AM
I thought David Rees was very very awesome especially for a rookie guest. Best moment: his contribution to the topic "when you've lost it"-- getting enraged at himself.

I thought so too. Believe it took him a little bit to get into the rhythm of the show, but by the end he was knockin it out of the park.

PFT's comedienne/comedian intro never fails to make me laugh.

"Dream Lung"

The clarification (by Tom?) for Hodgman that basketball was no longer played with a peach basket… Awesome.

So many moments.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on November 04, 2009, 01:20:34 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 04, 2009, 09:41:13 AM
Yes, what kind of sandwich was it? It's the details that make a story.

A shameful sandwich made of broken dreams and, I think, Steak-ums.

In retrospect, I should have called in during a less guest packed show, but I was so excited about telling Tom about the awful meeting/barber that it clouded my judgment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 04, 2009, 02:13:08 PM
Quote from: moonshake on November 04, 2009, 12:04:09 PM
I wouldn't say this was the BEST moment, but a notable one- the announcement of the 24 hour marathon and the "super secret awesome" premium.

Yeah - I just wrote the station to see if I could come down and answer phones, or you know, bring Scharpling his scarves and his water. Whatever's needed.

Also, another 6 hour show right before Thanksgiving!!!

[Edit: I got the go ahead to come down! Anyone in the NJ/NYC FOT-cabal want to come down and take pledges?]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kiemzi on November 04, 2009, 02:38:58 PM
oh, man. you KNOW how The Burj & I love our volunteering!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on November 04, 2009, 02:46:54 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 04, 2009, 02:13:08 PM
Quote from: moonshake on November 04, 2009, 12:04:09 PM
I wouldn't say this was the BEST moment, but a notable one- the announcement of the 24 hour marathon and the "super secret awesome" premium.

Yeah - I just wrote the station to see if I could come down and answer phones, or you know, bring Scharpling his scarves and his water. Whatever's needed.

Also, another 6 hour show right before Thanksgiving!!!

[Edit: I got the go ahead to come down! Anyone in the NJ/NYC FOT-cabal want to come down and take pledges?]

Yes! They're taking volunteers already? I didn't see anything on the webbed site yet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 04, 2009, 02:50:51 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on November 04, 2009, 02:46:54 PM

Yes! They're taking volunteers already? I didn't see anything on the webbed site yet.


I just wrote to Scott (scott at wfmu dot org) to get on the list and he got back to me pretty quickly. I'm thinking if this is being announced for two weeks hence, this is kind of getting slapped together as quickly as they can do it.

I said I'd come in for scratchy record too since the thing starts at 7 and it seemed silly to skip the first hour.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on November 04, 2009, 03:11:09 PM
I just responded to a volunteer plea and said I could help out that night. Fingers crossed...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on November 04, 2009, 03:37:02 PM
Quote from: todd on November 04, 2009, 10:57:18 AM
I'm not kidding - Glengarry Glen Ross with Mattresses is the best idea I've ever heard. Ever.

"The mattresses are weak? You're weak!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 04, 2009, 03:45:50 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on November 04, 2009, 11:35:54 AM
"Well, it's been really nice talking with you guys!"

                                 - Jen Kirkman (after being silent for three minutes)



Yes, that reminded me of the 'Caleb' call where, maybe 10 minutes after we'd last heard from him, he started playing 'Explosion' again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 04, 2009, 03:58:26 PM
PFT was quite the giggle-pants - one of the reasons I enjoy him on the show is that he's so appreciative of other good lines and stuff. His Jame Gumb impression was well placed too.

Also loved the David Ogden Stiers impressions that both PFT and Scharpling were doing, as well as how they were cracking up at themselves doing Stiers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 04, 2009, 04:53:22 PM
I also kept laughing at David Rees' laugh since it has a slight Ricky Ricardo quality. It was a very giggly show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bakersfieldchimp on November 04, 2009, 05:08:03 PM
Ira Glass: Half Man, Half Desk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on November 05, 2009, 12:09:09 AM
Quote from: kiemzi on November 04, 2009, 02:38:58 PM
oh, man. you KNOW how The Burj & I love our volunteering!

I'm too far away to be there in person but how and when can I give some money?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on November 05, 2009, 11:33:30 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 04, 2009, 03:45:50 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on November 04, 2009, 11:35:54 AM
"Well, it's been really nice talking with you guys!"

                                 - Jen Kirkman (after being silent for three minutes)



Yes, that reminded me of the 'Caleb' call where, maybe 10 minutes after we'd last heard from him, he started playing 'Explosion' again.

Oh, so true. One of the best moments ever, Steve.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: timmx on November 05, 2009, 12:59:23 PM
John Hodgman's inquiry about Portland, "Can I ride my bike from one neo-burlesque club to another?" says so much about a city in one little sentence.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 05, 2009, 02:54:28 PM
Quote from: timmx on November 05, 2009, 12:59:23 PM
John Hodgman's inquiry about Portland, "Can I ride my bike from one neo-burlesque club to another?" says so much about a city in one little sentence.

Yes, as a former resident this also made me laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on November 05, 2009, 11:16:26 PM
As someone who grew up near coal mines, I would like to say that we don't replace them with robots, because they don't have the soul to write things like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-EiwiiAh68
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 05, 2009, 11:24:45 PM
Quote from: todd on November 04, 2009, 10:57:18 AM
I'm not kidding - Glengarry Glen Ross with Mattresses is the best idea I've ever heard. Ever.

Clearly, this is a mock-up. Someone with graphics skills do it right.

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/gaughin/glenrossmattress.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fredfoster on November 06, 2009, 10:45:11 AM
"Did you float around and pretend it was your coffin, or is that weird?" - Julie from Cincinatti

Funny that Joe Rogan came up on two separate occasions during the show. I love that guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on November 06, 2009, 02:36:54 PM
JH reselling PFT's Craftmatic Adjustable Bed home videos as commercials in Bolivia and French Guiana.

PFT: "French Guiana's my favorite Guiana."

JH: "You are such a superstar there." 

PFT: "It beats all the Guianas"

JH: "You're 'The Man Who Goes Up and Down While Lying Down'."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Maine Man on November 06, 2009, 04:25:12 PM
Matt Fraction "paying for his kids Dub and Reggae Montesorri school with hacky sacks".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: senorcorazon on November 06, 2009, 07:10:55 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on November 05, 2009, 11:24:45 PM
Quote from: todd on November 04, 2009, 10:57:18 AM
I'm not kidding - Glengarry Glen Ross with Mattresses is the best idea I've ever heard. Ever.

Clearly, this is a mock-up. Someone with graphics skills do it right.

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/gaughin/glenrossmattress.jpg)

Wonderful. However, you forgot that Wes pointed out that the final S is removed. For Savings.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 06, 2009, 09:37:41 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on November 05, 2009, 11:24:45 PM
Quote from: todd on November 04, 2009, 10:57:18 AM
I'm not kidding - Glengarry Glen Ross with Mattresses is the best idea I've ever heard. Ever.

Clearly, this is a mock-up. Someone with graphics skills do it right.

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/gaughin/glenrossmattress.jpg)

The poster makes so much more sense with the mattress. Now if the guy falls he won't get hurt.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on November 06, 2009, 09:50:38 PM
2:39:28 was a very specific moment in time cracked me up so hard!  *gasp*!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pork tacos on November 06, 2009, 09:53:52 PM
"Are you a C.H.U.D. or an Omega Man?"  in reference to downtown L.A. after 5pm.  That one hit me square in the funny bone for sure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on November 06, 2009, 11:10:19 PM
I picked this show to introduce my roommate to the best show and we were literally both on the floor laughing for about two of the three hours. 10/10!

David Rees has near-impeccable comedic timing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on November 07, 2009, 02:52:00 PM
Quote from: emma on November 06, 2009, 11:10:19 PM
David Rees has near-impeccable comedic timing.

Plus, his laugh is infectious - the Paul Laugh Tompkins has some competition...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on November 07, 2009, 03:12:09 PM
Oh, I assumed it was spelled Paul Laff Tompkins.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on November 07, 2009, 03:44:55 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on November 07, 2009, 02:52:00 PM
Quote from: emma on November 06, 2009, 11:10:19 PM
David Rees has near-impeccable comedic timing.

Plus, his laugh is infectious - the Paul Laugh Tompkins has some competition...

100% agreed!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on November 07, 2009, 06:03:52 PM
I'm starting to strongly suspect that Jen Kirkman is actually Julie when she's not drunk.  Speaking of drunk, what kind of Chardonnay were we enjoying last Tuesday, Laurie?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on November 08, 2009, 04:12:04 PM
Quote from: hugman on November 07, 2009, 06:03:52 PM
I'm starting to strongly suspect that Jen Kirkman is actually Julie when she's not drunk.  Speaking of drunk, what kind of Chardonnay were we enjoying last Tuesday, Laurie?

It was a Cabernet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on November 08, 2009, 05:18:10 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on November 08, 2009, 04:12:04 PM
Quote from: hugman on November 07, 2009, 06:03:52 PM
I'm starting to strongly suspect that Jen Kirkman is actually Julie when she's not drunk.  Speaking of drunk, what kind of Chardonnay were we enjoying last Tuesday, Laurie?

It was a Cabernet.

That makes a lot more sense.  I must have had you confused with DFK.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on November 08, 2009, 05:54:30 PM
"Is that a solar-powered bed?"

These panel shows are the best, and make me hope for a slightly more structured and compact Ricky Gervais Show style podcast thingie.

Also, I like when Ben Kharack gets dissed, and I hope he keeps calling only for that reason.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on November 09, 2009, 12:46:23 PM
Quote from: thom on November 08, 2009, 05:54:30 PM
"Is that a solar-powered bed?"

These panel shows are the best, and make me hope for a slightly more structured and compact Ricky Gervais Show style podcast thingie.

Also, I like when Ben Kharack gets dissed, and I hope he keeps calling only for that reason.

that reminds me. I have no ill will towards Keith Whitener, but one of my favorite moments of the infamous Therese and Mike show was when Mike pretty much laughed in his face during his story about people laughing in his face.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on November 09, 2009, 01:01:28 PM
My friend described Ben Karakh's speaking cadence as "Clark on his meds." It made me laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on November 09, 2009, 02:05:56 PM
Who's Clark?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on November 09, 2009, 02:32:30 PM
Only the best caller in Best Show history!  Sept. 11, 2007.   (Yes, I have the date of his call memorized)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chris v on November 09, 2009, 02:39:02 PM
Clark's also featured pretty prominently in the intro every week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on November 09, 2009, 02:47:38 PM
Quote from: todd on November 09, 2009, 02:32:30 PM
Only the best caller in Best Show history!  Sept. 11, 2007.   (Yes, I have the date of his call memorized)

Well, we should never forget about Sept. 11.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on November 09, 2009, 10:40:31 PM
To the downloads forum!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 10, 2009, 01:47:05 PM
I'm not sure I'm remembering correctly, but I think Clark called 2 or 3 times during that show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on November 10, 2009, 07:28:36 PM
Are we talking about Venison Stew guy?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on November 10, 2009, 10:34:43 PM
Wes from the chat:

[Wes] 7:31 pm: I wish Mike had a show where he'd take a bunch of 8-13 year olds out into a
muddy field and sit there in a beach chair, drinking, while they had to go dig holes.

Sublime.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 10, 2009, 11:06:09 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on November 10, 2009, 10:34:43 PM
Wes from the chat:

[Wes] 7:31 pm: I wish Mike had a show where he'd take a bunch of 8-13 year olds out into a
muddy field and sit there in a beach chair, drinking, while they had to go dig holes.

Sublime.

Yeah that was a funny.

there's something about monitoring children, drink in hand, lazy finger pointing at this and that, that takes me back to my childhood.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on November 11, 2009, 02:03:41 AM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on November 10, 2009, 10:34:43 PM
Wes from the chat:

[Wes] 7:31 pm: I wish Mike had a show where he'd take a bunch of 8-13 year olds out into a
muddy field and sit there in a beach chair, drinking, while they had to go dig holes.

Sublime.

When I read that I did an actual spit take.

Andrew W. K.'s relentless positivity was an odd match for Tom's, um, antipositivity (what could he do with, "Karl Rove is a real human"?)

It's not that Tom's negative. His negativity just serves an expansive humanism.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on November 11, 2009, 05:42:15 AM
Great show!

Andrew WK said "Wait, what?" twice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 11, 2009, 06:44:19 AM
I wasn't feeling well so I didn't get to listen to the whole thing last night, but Tom's delight at Spike's sad confession was an obvious early highlight.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on November 11, 2009, 09:09:32 AM
Damn, I took the diggin' holes with Mike think to the Mike Board before seeing it came up here. Ah well.

I enjoy the tension when Tom has a new-to-the-show guest and takes calls, and you can kind of imagine him sitting there nervously with his finger over the button waiting for each call to take its inevitable turn for the horrible, while still trying to keep the guest soothed.

Also, I'm relieved that the Vic Tayback thing didn't turn the Best Show into a bloodbath.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 11, 2009, 09:53:54 AM
Like MasterOfSparks, I was not well. I was asleep by 9. So I must ask:

WHAT VIC TAYBACK THING?!  I just referred to him on Twitter last week.  The odds of this are slim enough that I am creeped out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Northrop on November 11, 2009, 09:55:39 AM
Andrew just got very excited about Tom's ZIP code guess. It made me Smile Out Loud.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 11, 2009, 10:06:48 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on November 11, 2009, 09:53:54 AM
Like MasterOfSparks, I was not well. I was asleep by 9. So I must ask:

WHAT VIC TAYBACK THING?!  I just referred to him on Twitter last week.  The odds of this are slim enough that I am creeped out.

http://twitter.com/eastwes/status/5608656953
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on November 11, 2009, 10:12:58 AM
I'd like to think the Juggalos would show Vic Tayback more respect (or at least less sass) if he'd performed at the Gathering.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on November 11, 2009, 10:24:17 AM
Now I kinda wish the ICP had been around back then to have guest starred on Alice. I figure Mel could have made a deal to replace their RC Cola with Faygo on tap, leading Vera to discover their music and become a fan, constantly playing them in the diner. An annoyed Mel would constantly yell "Turn that garbage down, dingbat!" and always seem to be on the verge of severe physical violence, as usual. Then the Insane Clown Posse could have gotten word that Mel was treating a ninjette poorly, so they would have shown up, set one of the diner's tables on fire and thrown Mel through it, then maybe spray down the whole diner in Faygo.

How was KISS never on Alice? There could have been plenty of Gene/Flo innuendo and Linda Lavin could have done a duet of "I Was Made For Loving You" with Paul. And then Gene could have hired her to take over the role of The Catman for the rest of the tour, while Peter could have taken over her job at the diner.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 11, 2009, 10:25:11 AM
http://twitter.com/JonFrmMaplewood/status/5190675286 (http://twitter.com/JonFrmMaplewood/status/5190675286)

Whoa.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on November 11, 2009, 10:45:41 AM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on November 10, 2009, 10:34:43 PM
Wes from the chat:

[Wes] 7:31 pm: I wish Mike had a show where he'd take a bunch of 8-13 year olds out into a
muddy field and sit there in a beach chair, drinking, while they had to go dig holes.

Sublime.

We're doing that play very soon.  Mike should come down to KY for auditions.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on November 11, 2009, 12:22:25 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 11, 2009, 06:44:19 AM
I wasn't feeling well so I didn't get to listen to the whole thing last night, but Tom's delight at Spike's sad confession was an obvious early highlight.

The confession made me sad - we only got to hear one story. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 11, 2009, 12:25:19 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on November 11, 2009, 12:22:25 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 11, 2009, 06:44:19 AM
I wasn't feeling well so I didn't get to listen to the whole thing last night, but Tom's delight at Spike's sad confession was an obvious early highlight.

The confession made me sad - we only got to hear one story. 

I've come to believe that is the only story he has in him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: KickTheBobo on November 11, 2009, 01:09:51 PM

Quote from: Big Plastic Head on November 10, 2009, 10:34:43 PM
Wes from the chat:

[Wes] 7:31 pm: I wish Mike had a show where he'd take a bunch of 8-13 year olds out into a
muddy field and sit there in a beach chair, drinking, while they had to go dig holes.

Sublime.

I think it may have been Regular Joe (correct me if I'm wrong) who gave this show the simple, yet elegant title: Camp Hole.

(http://www.kickthebobo.com/camphole.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on November 11, 2009, 01:16:52 PM
That Andrew WK sure is a pleasant fellow. He wouldn't say a bad word about anybody. Including Shaggy 2 Dope and Karl Rove!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 11, 2009, 03:04:08 PM
Showroom dummies.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on November 11, 2009, 09:00:14 PM
Quote from: Wes on November 11, 2009, 10:24:17 AM
Now I kinda wish the ICP had been around back then to have guest starred on Alice. I figure Mel could have made a deal to replace their RC Cola with Faygo on tap, leading Vera to discover their music and become a fan, constantly playing them in the diner. An annoyed Mel would constantly yell "Turn that garbage down, dingbat!" and always seem to be on the verge of severe physical violence, as usual. Then the Insane Clown Posse could have gotten word that Mel was treating a ninjette poorly, so they would have shown up, set one of the diner's tables on fire and thrown Mel through it, then maybe spray down the whole diner in Faygo.

How was KISS never on Alice? There could have been plenty of Gene/Flo innuendo and Linda Lavin could have done a duet of "I Was Made For Loving You" with Paul. And then Gene could have hired her to take over the role of The Catman for the rest of the tour, while Peter could have taken over her job at the diner.



2009 Gene Simmons would have had 1977 KISS on a lot more shows.  He was still learning back then.

I'm thinking Barney Miller, for some reason.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on November 11, 2009, 11:17:24 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on November 11, 2009, 09:00:14 PM
Quote from: Wes on November 11, 2009, 10:24:17 AM
Now I kinda wish the ICP had been around back then to have guest starred on Alice. I figure Mel could have made a deal to replace their RC Cola with Faygo on tap, leading Vera to discover their music and become a fan, constantly playing them in the diner. An annoyed Mel would constantly yell "Turn that garbage down, dingbat!" and always seem to be on the verge of severe physical violence, as usual. Then the Insane Clown Posse could have gotten word that Mel was treating a ninjette poorly, so they would have shown up, set one of the diner's tables on fire and thrown Mel through it, then maybe spray down the whole diner in Faygo.

How was KISS never on Alice? There could have been plenty of Gene/Flo innuendo and Linda Lavin could have done a duet of "I Was Made For Loving You" with Paul. And then Gene could have hired her to take over the role of The Catman for the rest of the tour, while Peter could have taken over her job at the diner.



2009 Gene Simmons would have had 1977 KISS on a lot more shows.  He was still learning back then.

I'm thinking Barney Miller, for some reason.

Gene got a bit gunshy after KISS had that controversial guest spot in "Roots"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on November 12, 2009, 09:32:05 AM
Quote from: fonpr on November 11, 2009, 12:25:19 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on November 11, 2009, 12:22:25 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 11, 2009, 06:44:19 AM
I wasn't feeling well so I didn't get to listen to the whole thing last night, but Tom's delight at Spike's sad confession was an obvious early highlight.

The confession made me sad - we only got to hear one story. 

I've come to believe that is the only story he has in him.


Absolutely wrong, Pets.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 12, 2009, 02:01:51 PM
This weeks had dozens of funny moments, but oftentimes my favorite moments are the little throwaways; this week Andrew WK got in on the action;

Tom: We're going to take a couple more calls, then we'll get Mike in the studio with us.

AndrewWK: OH jeez

(and almost under his breath)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on November 12, 2009, 03:02:33 PM
I loved that too, Dave! That "Oh jeez" could not have been more perfect.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on November 12, 2009, 03:57:40 PM
Quote from: KickTheBobo on November 11, 2009, 01:09:51 PM

Quote from: Big Plastic Head on November 10, 2009, 10:34:43 PM
Wes from the chat:

[Wes] 7:31 pm: I wish Mike had a show where he'd take a bunch of 8-13 year olds out into a
muddy field and sit there in a beach chair, drinking, while they had to go dig holes.

Sublime.

I think it may have been Regular Joe (correct me if I'm wrong) who gave this show the simple, yet elegant title: Camp Hole.

(http://www.kickthebobo.com/camphole.jpg)


My suggestion was Hole Camp, but I gotta say, Camp Hole is WAY catchier.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on November 12, 2009, 06:05:05 PM
Quote from: KickTheBobo on November 11, 2009, 01:09:51 PM

Quote from: Big Plastic Head on November 10, 2009, 10:34:43 PM
Wes from the chat:

[Wes] 7:31 pm: I wish Mike had a show where he'd take a bunch of 8-13 year olds out into a
muddy field and sit there in a beach chair, drinking, while they had to go dig holes.

Sublime.

I think it may have been Regular Joe (correct me if I'm wrong) who gave this show the simple, yet elegant title: Camp Hole.

(http://www.kickthebobo.com/camphole.jpg)


A++ I would watch this over Kid Nation. Jeff Zucker, are you listening?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on November 12, 2009, 06:27:36 PM
AWK sees Obsessed as a show about people who are really passionate about something
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MattJohnson on November 13, 2009, 01:37:09 AM
Spike confessing that his book was fake, and Tom's subsequent reaction, was the best thing I have ever heard in my life. It frustrates me that I would never be able to describe it to another person, because the experience of listening to Spike's madness over the years is integral to its greatness.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 13, 2009, 09:52:52 AM
I was holding out hope that 'Weirdos Exposed' did in fact exist, fake reading and all aside.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 13, 2009, 10:20:17 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 13, 2009, 09:52:52 AM
I was holding out hope that 'Weirdos Exposed' did in fact exist, fake reading and all aside.

I just "got it" the weirdo was exposed.

Tom's initial response to "the revelation": crazy giggle, keeps looping in my head; as I imagine a GIF of Spike, back to camera, pulling open his raincoat.  Seen over Spike's shoulder Tom's cartoon face keeps going to pieces as the giggle loops and loops.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fredfoster on November 13, 2009, 01:04:17 PM
Quote from: Martin on November 11, 2009, 05:42:15 AM
Great show!

Andrew WK said "Wait, what?" twice.

I loved that!

"I'm intimate with my dark side." -APMike

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on November 13, 2009, 02:25:25 PM
- Later in the show I'm gonna introduce you to Mike. ... He is maybe your polar opposite.
- Wait what? He wears all black?
- Where you are positive, he is negative.
- Oh that? Well, that's not that opposite.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on November 13, 2009, 03:54:20 PM
Literal toilet talk: Mike asking Andrew WK about his bathroom tweets.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: methanolcereal on November 14, 2009, 01:53:44 PM
AWK's reasons for wearing a watch was one of the best things anyone has said. Ever. In the history of humanity: "...and a watch, so I can tell what time is, when it's time to party"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 14, 2009, 02:21:40 PM
Quote from: methanolcereal on November 14, 2009, 01:53:44 PM
AWK's reasons for wearing a watch was one of the best things anyone has said. Ever. In the history of humanity: "...and a watch, so I can tell what time is, when it's time to party"

I was coming into this thread to type this exact thing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on November 14, 2009, 02:22:20 PM
Quote from: Martin on November 11, 2009, 05:42:15 AM
Great show!

Andrew WK said "Wait, what?" twice.

Try about 20 or so times.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on November 14, 2009, 02:31:15 PM
I'm sorry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on November 16, 2009, 03:52:23 AM
hearing from sam seder again was nice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on November 16, 2009, 07:13:58 AM
Quote from: TacoSmith on November 11, 2009, 01:16:52 PM
That Andrew WK sure is a pleasant fellow. He wouldn't say a bad word about anybody. Including Shaggy 2 Dope and Karl Rove!

Our Lady Gaga, or anyone. I just thought it was odd that when he spoke of the possibility of seeing a celebrity on the street, he said George W. Bush. I'm not judging the guy, it's just that in November 2009, this was not the first celebrity I thought of.

Then later he kept mentioned how nice Karl Rove was, and I kept thinking, is this guy a staunch Republican, or just a really nice guy? I could care less where his politics lie, but I was having a difficult time figuring out if he was trying to give us a hint as to his leanings.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on November 16, 2009, 11:50:31 AM
Quote from: Martin on November 14, 2009, 02:31:15 PM
I'm sorry.

I forgive you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on November 16, 2009, 01:37:26 PM
Quote from: gyaneshwar on November 16, 2009, 07:13:58 AM
Our Lady Gaga
Is this an Our Lady Peace/Lady Gaga mash-up album?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 16, 2009, 01:54:40 PM
Quote from: TacoSmith on November 16, 2009, 01:37:26 PM
Quote from: gyaneshwar on November 16, 2009, 07:13:58 AM
Our Lady Gaga
Is this an Our Lady Peace/Lady Gaga mash-up album?

No! It means that Lady GaGa is ours. ALL OURS!

(I'll take anyone's share if they don't want.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on November 16, 2009, 05:24:49 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 16, 2009, 01:54:40 PM
Quote from: TacoSmith on November 16, 2009, 01:37:26 PM
Quote from: gyaneshwar on November 16, 2009, 07:13:58 AM
Our Lady Gaga
Is this an Our Lady Peace/Lady Gaga mash-up album?

No! It means that Lady GaGa is ours. ALL OURS!

(I'll take anyone's share if they don't want.)

It was a typo (should have been OR Lady Gaga), but I will take the mash up. A more interesting mash up: Lady Gaga vs. Spoon's Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga album.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllisonLeGnome on November 16, 2009, 10:48:33 PM
For the first time in a while, I'm at least in the middle of one week's podcast before the next show (hence my lack of posting)- Spike's admission was an amazing moment. I wouldn't have been surprised if Tom had somehow wrung the truth out of him, but that quiet confession...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 17, 2009, 09:05:04 AM
Yeah, but he gave himself an out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 17, 2009, 09:34:12 AM
Quote from: Sarah on November 17, 2009, 09:05:04 AM
Yeah, but he gave himself an out.

I think Tom gave it to him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 17, 2009, 09:40:31 AM
I'm talking about the way Spike said, "For the sake of conversation, let's say this book does not exist."  I guarantee that if pressed he would insist he never admitted that the book isn't real.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 17, 2009, 09:46:40 AM
Quote from: Sarah on November 17, 2009, 09:40:31 AM
I'm talking about the way Spike said, "For the sake of conversation, let's say this book does not exist."  I guarantee that if pressed he would insist he never admitted that the book isn't real.

I might be remembering it wrong but I thought Tom prompted it by feeding him the line. I also think we might be talking about the same thing so I'm gonna shut it!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 17, 2009, 09:55:46 AM
Hell, I could be wrong.  But it seemed to me Tom made the offer--admit the book isn't real and we'll never speak of it again--and Spike, after much hemming and hawing, rather Jesuitically said what he said.  If the book does come up again, he will be able to claim, truthfully, that he never said unequivocally that it doesn't exist.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 17, 2009, 09:57:42 AM
Quote from: Sarah on November 17, 2009, 09:55:46 AM
Hell, I could be wrong.  But it seemed to me Tom made the offer--admit the book isn't real and we'll never speak of it again--and Spike, after much hemming and hawing, rather Jesuitically said what he said.  If the book does come up again, he will be able to claim, truthfully, that he never said unequivocally that it doesn't exist.

I don't remember exactly either! It had to come to an end somehow. I can't wait to hear Spike's next call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 17, 2009, 10:00:42 AM
I listened to the show for the first time yesterday and replayed the salient segment this morning, so I'm certain of the words; I'm just acknowledging I could have read more into them than was there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: joe on November 17, 2009, 10:52:30 AM
I agree with your reading, Sarah.  I didn't take it as a real admission that the book doesn't exist.  It seemed to me that he was just saying that to move the conversation along and wanted that to be clear before he admitted anything.  Weirdos Exposed lives!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 17, 2009, 11:21:31 AM
Quote from: joe on November 17, 2009, 10:52:30 AM
I agree with your reading, Sarah.  I didn't take it as a real admission that the book doesn't exist.  It seemed to me that he was just saying that to move the conversation along and wanted that to be clear before he admitted anything.  Weirdos Exposed lives!

Yep you guys are right ... Tom was trying to get him to say it didn't exist, but I could have sworn Tom also said "Say 'for the sake of this conversation' " & then Spike repeated ... etc etc. I added a line to the podcast in my mind!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 17, 2009, 11:33:18 AM
It was kind of you, AC.  You made Spike seem a little less pathetic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 17, 2009, 11:38:03 AM
Quote from: Sarah on November 17, 2009, 11:33:18 AM
It was kind of you, AC.  You made Spike seem a little less pathetic.

heh - maybe a granule less?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 17, 2009, 01:02:38 PM
Every little, little bit helps.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on November 17, 2009, 07:30:10 PM
I saw the video that Tom was referring to - AWK get pelting in the head by Juggelo bottles - and he didn't say a bad word about any of it, in spite of Tom's baiting ( and he WAS BAITING!). I was impressed. He is a solid dude. I can only aspire to have half of his respect for humanity.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 17, 2009, 07:32:53 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on November 17, 2009, 07:30:10 PM
I saw the video that Tom was referring to - AWK get pelting in the head by Juggelo bottles - and he didn't say a bad word about any of it, in spite of Tom's baiting ( and he WAS BAITING!). I was impressed. He is a solid dude. I can only aspire to have half of his respect for humanity.

I was impressed by the accuracy of Andy's punches.  He nailed quite a few bottles in the short time I viewed the video.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on November 17, 2009, 09:45:26 PM
Quote from: fonpr on November 17, 2009, 07:32:53 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on November 17, 2009, 07:30:10 PM
I saw the video that Tom was referring to - AWK get pelting in the head by Juggelo bottles - and he didn't say a bad word about any of it, in spite of Tom's baiting ( and he WAS BAITING!). I was impressed. He is a solid dude. I can only aspire to have half of his respect for humanity.

I was impressed by the accuracy of Andy's punches.  He nailed quite a few bottles in the short time I viewed the video.
Yeah, that was impressive.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 17, 2009, 10:31:49 PM
"Let's do it for papa."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on November 17, 2009, 10:43:42 PM
"I want to hear from the sex addicts."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pizzagratis on November 18, 2009, 06:54:51 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 17, 2009, 09:57:42 AM

 I can't wait to hear Spike's next call.


a first?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on November 18, 2009, 07:06:42 AM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on November 17, 2009, 07:30:10 PM
I saw the video that Tom was referring to - AWK get pelting in the head by Juggelo bottles - and he didn't say a bad word about any of it, in spite of Tom's baiting ( and he WAS BAITING!). I was impressed. He is a solid dude. I can only aspire to have half of his respect for humanity.
AWK claims they were cups, and they don't really look like bottles in the video.  I wonder if bottles or cans are even allowed on the Juggalo grounds.  Apparently there's a heavy security check getting into the place.  Just saying because I've seen people get hit in the head by bottles on stage, and they're usually bleeding, or at least unable to finish the song.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 18, 2009, 09:08:09 AM
Tom's Nardwuar impression was pretty great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on November 18, 2009, 09:17:28 AM
Quote from: samir on November 18, 2009, 09:08:09 AM
Tom's Nardwuar impression was pretty great.

Only criticism: it was about 1/4 as fast as Nardwuar talks. But I think only the real Nardwuar can actually talk that fast. Or maybe John Moschitta.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on November 18, 2009, 10:21:55 AM
I thought last night was so much fun.  I woke up this morning in a great mood.  It felt like we're on Family Feud and Best Show/FOTs were like the first member of the family to go up for the Fast Money round and we got a really good score.  Now, we're just waiting for the other family member to come out from the isolation booth and make it happen. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on November 18, 2009, 11:04:11 AM
Thanks so much, everybody. You all came through like complete champs and it is appreciated. I cannot believe how generous you guys are.

I will say it more completely on the air this Tuesday but for now all I can do is say an enormous THANK YOU.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 18, 2009, 05:04:50 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on November 18, 2009, 07:06:42 AM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on November 17, 2009, 07:30:10 PM
I saw the video that Tom was referring to - AWK get pelting in the head by Juggelo bottles - and he didn't say a bad word about any of it, in spite of Tom's baiting ( and he WAS BAITING!). I was impressed. He is a solid dude. I can only aspire to have half of his respect for humanity.
AWK claims they were cups, and they don't really look like bottles in the video.  I wonder if bottles or cans are even allowed on the Juggalo grounds.  Apparently there's a heavy security check getting into the place.  Just saying because I've seen people get hit in the head by bottles on stage, and they're usually bleeding, or at least unable to finish the song.

I meant plastic soda bottles... like Faygo comes.

Obvious they weren't glass.   
If they were would he have pulled an Iggy move?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 18, 2009, 05:12:51 PM
Quote from: fonpr on November 18, 2009, 05:04:50 PM
If they were would he have pulled an Iggy move?

Probably not. No one is as feral as Iggy, no one could come close to his insanity. Well maybe GG Allin.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kiemzi on November 18, 2009, 07:02:02 PM
my favorite moment from last night was when DJ Terre T said the phone volunteers were "hot broads". i bet those broads were hot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on November 18, 2009, 07:28:53 PM
Something David Reese said that I caught only on my third listening of that show- "You must never eat this cake. Destroy it."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on November 18, 2009, 07:38:59 PM
Quote from: kiemzi on November 18, 2009, 07:02:02 PM
my favorite moment from last night was when DJ Terre T said the phone volunteers were "hot broads". i bet those broads were hot.

Smokin' hot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul F Tompkins on November 18, 2009, 08:10:22 PM
Quote from: moonshake on November 18, 2009, 07:28:53 PM
Something David Reese said that I caught only on my third listening of that show- "You must never eat this cake. Destroy it."

That was me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on November 18, 2009, 08:37:11 PM
Quote from: Paul F Tompkins on November 18, 2009, 08:10:22 PM
Quote from: moonshake on November 18, 2009, 07:28:53 PM
Something David Reese said that I caught only on my third listening of that show- "You must never eat this cake. Destroy it."

That was me.

Duly noted. Surely, I haven't listened to that episode enough times.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on November 18, 2009, 08:41:49 PM
Quote from: Paul F Tompkins on November 18, 2009, 08:10:22 PM
Quote from: moonshake on November 18, 2009, 07:28:53 PM
Something David Reese said that I caught only on my third listening of that show- "You must never eat this cake. Destroy it."

That was me.

Hey hey!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 18, 2009, 09:26:14 PM
Quote from: moonshake on November 18, 2009, 08:37:11 PM
Quote from: Paul F Tompkins on November 18, 2009, 08:10:22 PM
Quote from: moonshake on November 18, 2009, 07:28:53 PM
Something David Reese said that I caught only on my third listening of that show- "You must never eat this cake. Destroy it."

That was me.

Duly noted. Surely, I haven't listened to that episode enough times.
I'll bet you were just distracted (all three times).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on November 19, 2009, 09:26:09 AM
Quote from: Paul F Tompkins on November 18, 2009, 08:10:22 PM
Quote from: moonshake on November 18, 2009, 07:28:53 PM
Something David Reese said that I caught only on my third listening of that show- "You must never eat this cake. Destroy it."

That was me.

I think delight just exploded my mind.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 19, 2009, 10:54:21 AM
Quote from: kiemzi on November 18, 2009, 07:02:02 PM
my favorite moment from last night was when DJ Terre T said the phone volunteers were "hot broads". i bet those broads were hot.

They sounded hot on the phone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on November 25, 2009, 02:00:17 AM
Can I really be the first to post this?  Jazz Fart!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on November 25, 2009, 02:03:25 AM
Best: 6 Month Spike Ban.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: breadharrity on November 25, 2009, 02:22:26 AM
if I can whore out my own link, here's the first instance of Jazz Fart from tonight's episode. http://www.divshare.com/download/9489394-8ab

I went with the first because Tom was probably in the backround of the other renditions of the masterpiece. When's the archive's up someone might find a better one  ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on November 25, 2009, 02:42:17 AM
Quote from: Lothar_Brightblade on November 25, 2009, 02:03:25 AM
Best: 6 Month Spike Ban.

Better than that?  Spike's sudden appearance (or perhaps hoaxed appearance) on Twitter. 

Hey, y'all remember the fake BeTheBoys?  Those were the days.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on November 25, 2009, 08:43:19 AM
Quote from: breadharrity on November 25, 2009, 02:22:26 AM
if I can whore out my own link, here's the first instance of Jazz Fart from tonight's episode. http://www.divshare.com/download/9489394-8ab

I went with the first because Tom was probably in the backround of the other renditions of the masterpiece. When's the archive's up someone might find a better one  ??? ??? ???
YES!!!, breadharrity.  Nine seconds of beautiful, right dere.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on November 25, 2009, 09:12:01 AM
Reagan '84. I love Tom's rallying cries.

I actually got up enough guts to call about the topic but then chickened out and also the Mike Show started. There was a weird bed store near me that always had about three beds in it and a concrete floor. It was called Mattress Place Perfect.  Their slogan: "Every Day Our Bed Starts." The store closed down about a year ago and was replaced by a Verizon.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on November 25, 2009, 09:28:53 AM
I don't know, I think "weird mattress store" has excellent potential as a Mike Show jumping-off point.

The introduction of the Best Show Graveyard/Meat Locker was great. "Get a piece of paper, Mike. OK, write these down: Spike. That's it."

I enjoyed Fredericks' pitch for his mini-show and the genuine enthusiasm for doing it that he brought to the table. Same with Julie's surprisingly lucid call (Mike had prepared us for the worst earlier), though I wish she would have pushed for a Yetta mini-show. Most important detail revealed during the night: the existence of Larry's roommate, Darren. Between Darren and The Former Mrs. Pervison, we're slowly being introduced to the complex tapestry that is the Larry da Perv Universe. The Perv-verse?

Worst part of the night: Accidentally drawing Spike's attention in the chat. Seeing him type my name was chilling. It was like being spotted by one of those floating eye things from Big Trouble In Little China.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on November 25, 2009, 09:52:08 AM
Larry the Perv giving Happy Thanksgiving shout-outs to his personal friends Aimee, PFT, Patton, etc.  :D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 25, 2009, 10:17:11 AM
The Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce should adopt "Who cares! It's Just Fun to Have a Store" as their motto, or transcribe that into Latin and work it into a logo, you know, with a skinny dude rolling his eyes in the center of the thing. I think it really encapsulates the Williamsburg business mentality.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on November 25, 2009, 10:48:35 AM
Pez flavored snow cones  :D

Tom & Mike talking about New Moon was hilarious. The Twilight vampires wearing capes!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on November 25, 2009, 11:00:21 AM
worst moment of the show and maybe my life: hearing spike say "gay porn" after tongue-in-cheekingly encouraging him to do so in the chat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 25, 2009, 11:37:11 AM
Oh, and on cue, as if to prove that the you know who you look like topic is truly the Rasputin of topics, that dude called in to ask if he could do one more.

I don't care who any of you look like!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on November 25, 2009, 12:39:29 PM
Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on November 25, 2009, 09:52:08 AM
Larry the Perv giving Happy Thanksgiving shout-outs to his personal friends Aimee, PFT, Patton, etc.  :D

I believe it was Pastor Patton Oswald.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 25, 2009, 03:32:23 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 25, 2009, 11:37:11 AM
I don't care who any of you look like!

I look just like my avatar.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on November 25, 2009, 03:32:50 PM
All of the switchblade talk.  Switchblades are inherently hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 25, 2009, 03:33:59 PM
Butterfly knives are even funnier.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on November 25, 2009, 03:47:53 PM
For about 15 seconds, I pondered what it would have been like to have Fredericks and Larry discuss gay porn for 20 minutes.

I'm not proud.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on November 25, 2009, 04:20:32 PM
Quote from: Barry Egan on November 25, 2009, 03:32:50 PM
All of the switchblade talk.  Switchblades are inherently hilarious.

And I didn't even get a chance to tell my switchblade story! Someone remind me the next time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rasmussen on November 25, 2009, 06:41:08 PM
Quote from: Wes on November 25, 2009, 09:28:53 AM
Worst part of the night: Accidentally drawing Spike's attention in the chat. Seeing him type my name was chilling. It was like being spotted by one of those floating eye things from Big Trouble In Little China.
This was, by far, the best chat moment I've seen.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 25, 2009, 07:19:57 PM
Does Fredricks post here? I want to find out more about this Brakheart/Drakheart fellow. Any help seem to be spelling it wrong.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 25, 2009, 10:14:34 PM
I believe this was it " Kierkegaard "
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on November 26, 2009, 01:51:34 PM
I have removed the discussion about that topic because nobody gains anything by it.

Thanks -

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on November 26, 2009, 04:33:34 PM
I'm a bit behind but Spike's confession re: Weirdos Exposed is my favourite piece of radio ever. Hands down. Hats off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on November 26, 2009, 05:53:18 PM
My favortite moment in the chat was at about 1:30 a.m. when Old School got PG15 with Filthy Canadian Penny. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 26, 2009, 07:10:58 PM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on November 25, 2009, 07:19:57 PM
Does Fredricks post here? I want to find out more about this Brakheart/Drakheart fellow. Any help seem to be spelling it wrong.
René Descartes born on March 31, 1596 in La Haye, France.

Descartes one of the most influential thinkers in human history
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 26, 2009, 07:26:18 PM
Quote from: fonpr on November 26, 2009, 07:10:58 PM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on November 25, 2009, 07:19:57 PM
Does Fredricks post here? I want to find out more about this Brakheart/Drakheart fellow. Any help seem to be spelling it wrong.
René Descartes born on March 31, 1596 in La Haye, France.

Descartes one of the most influential thinkers in human history

He thunk, derefore he was, dere.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 26, 2009, 07:55:43 PM
I just experienced my worst lost opportunity with regards to the show. I am listening to the podcast on my drive back from my family holiday extravaganza, and I hear the call, about 15 minutes before I get home, in which some nice person nominated me for the mini-show. Unfortunately, when he called, I had been on the road for about 30 minutes on the way TO the extravaganza (we travel late so the younger kid will sleep), and so missed out on that opportunity to bolster my nomination. I have not yet heard how Fredericks did, but I am assuming it was great, and that I could not have been as engaging as he, but I am disappointed that I was not available to at least try to receive the nomination.

Damns!

Oh well. Maybe next time.

Who am I kidding, there will never be a next time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on November 27, 2009, 12:58:35 AM
Is anyone else kinda disappointed that Jazz Fart isn't a real song?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 27, 2009, 01:59:28 AM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on November 27, 2009, 12:58:35 AM
Is anyone else kinda disappointed that Jazz Fart isn't a real song?

Hmmmm ... Nope.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on November 27, 2009, 02:34:37 AM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on November 27, 2009, 12:58:35 AM
Is anyone else kinda disappointed that Jazz Fart isn't a real song?

Wait - it's not?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on November 27, 2009, 07:30:24 AM
Quote from: amiright?? on November 27, 2009, 02:34:37 AM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on November 27, 2009, 12:58:35 AM
Is anyone else kinda disappointed that Jazz Fart isn't a real song?

Wait - it's not?

If it is I can't find any reference to it. There is a youtube video under the same name that is almost as bad but it's nothing to do with Zappa.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 27, 2009, 08:52:02 AM
Quote from: amiright?? on November 27, 2009, 02:34:37 AM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on November 27, 2009, 12:58:35 AM
Is anyone else kinda disappointed that Jazz Fart isn't a real song?

Wait - it's not?

It's EVERY Zappa song, actually.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 27, 2009, 10:25:52 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 27, 2009, 08:52:02 AM
Quote from: amiright?? on November 27, 2009, 02:34:37 AM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on November 27, 2009, 12:58:35 AM
Is anyone else kinda disappointed that Jazz Fart isn't a real song?

Wait - it's not?

It's EVERY Zappa song, actually.

Christina, I hope you are my Santa recipient
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 27, 2009, 10:36:42 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on November 27, 2009, 10:25:52 AM

Christina, I hope you are my Santa recipient

I was a little bummed that I wasn't in on this, but now ... I'm not!

(Although it would've been the funniest thing to get a whole spindle full of Zappa CD dupes. You would've been able to hear me screaming from Knoxville.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on November 27, 2009, 11:09:23 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 27, 2009, 08:52:02 AM
Quote from: amiright?? on November 27, 2009, 02:34:37 AM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on November 27, 2009, 12:58:35 AM
Is anyone else kinda disappointed that Jazz Fart isn't a real song?

Wait - it's not?

It's EVERY Zappa song, actually.

Oh, if only every Zappa song had production that tasteful...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on November 27, 2009, 03:09:38 PM
Speaking of Zappa...

A Scottish brewery has just announced it is putting out the worlds strongest beer. It has 32% alcohol content. This is what the warning label on the beer says:

"This is an extremely strong beer; it should be enjoyed in small servings and with an air of aristocratic nonchalance. In exactly the same manner that you would enjoy a fine whisky, a Frank Zappa album or a visit from a friendly yet anxious ghost."

They are basically saying that, like Frank Zappa albums, if you take in too much of this beer you will feel very ill.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/8380412.stm
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on November 27, 2009, 04:02:35 PM
Nobody seems to remember Julie from Cincinnati alluding to some sort of thanksgiving orgy last year.  Seems like that would've been great fodder for the Mike Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 05:24:21 PM
Quote from: hugman on November 27, 2009, 04:02:35 PM
Nobody seems to remember Julie from Cincinnati alluding to some sort of thanksgiving orgy last year.  Seems like that would've been great fodder for the Mike Show.

Hey, aren't you the guy who suggested "gay porn" as a topic?

Hug, I feel you need to be a tad more subtle.

Or you'll never sneak the sexy back.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on November 27, 2009, 08:05:59 PM
Quote from: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 05:24:21 PM
Quote from: hugman on November 27, 2009, 04:02:35 PM
Nobody seems to remember Julie from Cincinnati alluding to some sort of thanksgiving orgy last year.  Seems like that would've been great fodder for the Mike Show.

Hey, aren't you the guy who suggested "gay porn" as a topic?

Hug, I feel you need to be a tad more subtle.

Or you'll never sneak the sexy back.

NO, I did not SUGGEST gay porn as a topic. He came up with that on his own, I just encouraged him to run with it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 08:37:38 PM
Quote from: hugman on November 27, 2009, 08:05:59 PM
Quote from: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 05:24:21 PM
Quote from: hugman on November 27, 2009, 04:02:35 PM
Nobody seems to remember Julie from Cincinnati alluding to some sort of thanksgiving orgy last year.  Seems like that would've been great fodder for the Mike Show.

Hey, aren't you the guy who suggested "gay porn" as a topic?

Hug, I feel you need to be a tad more subtle.

Or you'll never sneak the sexy back.

NO, I did not SUGGEST gay porn as a topic. He came up with that on his own, I just encouraged him to run with it.

Hey, aren't you the guy who suggested encouraged Spike to use "gay porn" as a topic?

Hug, I feel you need to be a tad more subtle.

Or you'll never sneak the sexy back.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 28, 2009, 02:34:31 AM
Quote from: hugman on November 27, 2009, 04:02:35 PM
Nobody seems to remember Julie from Cincinnati alluding to some sort of thanksgiving orgy last year.  Seems like that would've been great fodder for the Mike Show.

Can we expect another Last-Show-of-the-Year Call from you, Hugman?  Your people demand it!


I don't know how I didn't notice this sooner, but...

SPACE CHAMPION POST!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on November 28, 2009, 03:31:38 AM
Tom's Times Square/switchblade/Billy Joel story was great.

And it was good to hear from Bryce again. Seems it's been a while since we've heard from him.

(Bryce suggests that call screener Mike sounds not so much like a human, but more like a shape. Leading to the question ...)

Bryce: What's the shape that ... that building is?

Tom: (pause) ... What???

Bryce: That building ... um ... where the Army lives?

Tom: ??? ... Quonset hut?

Bryce: No, not Guantanomo! Um ... oh, maaan! You know, it's in Washington, DC!

Tom: Oh ... what, the Pentagon?

Bryce: YEAH, that's it!!

Tom: Yeah?

Bryce: Yeh ... (pause) ... why did you bring that up?

Tom: YOU brought it up!!

Bryce: Who did ... me???


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kiemzi on November 28, 2009, 10:19:13 AM
i loved "he didn't sound human... more like a shape" too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on November 28, 2009, 12:39:33 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 28, 2009, 02:34:31 AM
Quote from: hugman on November 27, 2009, 04:02:35 PM
Nobody seems to remember Julie from Cincinnati alluding to some sort of thanksgiving orgy last year.  Seems like that would've been great fodder for the Mike Show.

Can we expect another Last-Show-of-the-Year Call from you, Hugman?  Your people demand it!

shhhhhhh
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 30, 2009, 09:26:13 PM
Just got through the podcast.  The image of the Creature from the Black Lagoon slapping people around with his webbed hands had me laughing quite a bit.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 30, 2009, 09:31:20 PM
Quote from: Sarah on November 25, 2009, 03:33:59 PM
Butterfly knives are even funnier.

Switchblades, butterfly knives, throwing stars, all very funny. At 12, I coveted them all.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 30, 2009, 09:34:25 PM
I really enjoyed the call inspired by lookatthisfrigginhipster.com

I imagined the caller as looking like 'Beans':

http://www.latfh.com/post/101467977/excuse-me-ladies-and-gentlemen-im-sorry-to (http://www.latfh.com/post/101467977/excuse-me-ladies-and-gentlemen-im-sorry-to)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on November 30, 2009, 10:50:27 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 30, 2009, 09:34:25 PM
I really enjoyed the call inspired by lookatthisfrigginhipster.com

I imagined the caller as looking like 'Beans':

http://www.latfh.com/post/101467977/excuse-me-ladies-and-gentlemen-im-sorry-to (http://www.latfh.com/post/101467977/excuse-me-ladies-and-gentlemen-im-sorry-to)

I'm in a weird place in that I really loved that call -- I know a few people like that, obsessed with stupid '80s pop culture, only the most odious example's more a pink-dress-shirt dork-brah than a hipster -- but I could go a while without ever hearing anyone else do the usual hipster-mockery schtick. LATFH doesn't seem to be doing much of anything different than Frank Zappa did, condescending to the "phony hippies" that eventually became "phony everybody but me". Do you really want a world in which Huey Lewis' views on hipness actually apply? I, for one, say no.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 01, 2009, 06:37:36 AM
The story about the guy setting off the library metal detector with the swimsuit photos torn out of the magazine was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on December 01, 2009, 09:28:10 AM
Larry getting cut off mid-Happy Thanksgiving.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on December 01, 2009, 09:35:01 AM
So far, the best part about tonight's show (for me) is that I think I can listen live to the whole show for the first time in months!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 01, 2009, 10:27:41 AM


Quote from: Stupornaut on November 30, 2009, 10:50:27 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 30, 2009, 09:34:25 PM
I really enjoyed the call inspired by lookatthisfrigginhipster.com

I imagined the caller as looking like 'Beans':

http://www.latfh.com/post/101467977/excuse-me-ladies-and-gentlemen-im-sorry-to (http://www.latfh.com/post/101467977/excuse-me-ladies-and-gentlemen-im-sorry-to)

I'm in a weird place in that I really loved that call -- I know a few people like that, obsessed with stupid '80s pop culture, only the most odious example's more a pink-dress-shirt dork-brah than a hipster -- but I could go a while without ever hearing anyone else do the usual hipster-mockery schtick. LATFH doesn't seem to be doing much of anything different than Frank Zappa did, condescending to the "phony hippies" that eventually became "phony everybody but me". Do you really want a world in which Huey Lewis' views on hipness actually apply? I, for one, say no.

Well I, for one, love Huey Lewis. 'Power of Love'. It's so stupid, it's great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: timmx on December 01, 2009, 12:33:20 PM
This has always been my favorite rendition of Jazz Fart:
http://www.sr.se/P1/src/sing/index.htm?key=G5HQ3JVD (http://www.sr.se/P1/src/sing/index.htm?key=G5HQ3JVD)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on December 01, 2009, 02:51:17 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on December 01, 2009, 06:37:36 AM
The story about the guy setting off the library metal detector with the swimsuit photos torn out of the magazine was great.

didn't that dude call a few months ago with another really good story that I can't seem to remember?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 01, 2009, 02:56:49 PM
Quote from: hugman on December 01, 2009, 02:51:17 PM
really good story that I can't seem to remember?

Always a sign of a "good" story.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on December 01, 2009, 04:14:30 PM
Quote from: fonpr on December 01, 2009, 02:56:49 PM
Quote from: hugman on December 01, 2009, 02:51:17 PM
really good story that I can't seem to remember?

Always a sign of a "good" story.

WHY DON'T YOU GET OFF MY BACK, FREDERICKS???

The June 30th show, around the 2:46 mark, a guy called in with a You Know Who You Look Like (a cross between Blair Underwood and Arsenio Hall - one of maybe three of these topic contributions that lent itself to an interesting exchange) AND a Going South story about driving 120mph across Indiana, getting pulled over, telling the cop his sister's sick (complete with her fake convulsing), then having to accept a police escort to a nearby hospital THEN getting the ticket.  Named by Tom as CALLER OF THE SHOW.

That man's name is Mike from Brooklyn, the same man who called in about the Jet magazine heist, and my nomination for Caller of the Year AND Rookie of the Year.

Oh, and thanks for making me put off actually getting some work done to research this crap.  GOOD DAY, SIR.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 01, 2009, 04:25:00 PM
Quote from: hugman on December 01, 2009, 04:14:30 PM
Quote from: fonpr on December 01, 2009, 02:56:49 PM
Quote from: hugman on December 01, 2009, 02:51:17 PM
really good story that I can't seem to remember?

Always a sign of a "good" story.

WHY DON'T YOU GET OFF MY BACK, FREDERICKS???

The June 30th show, around the 2:46 mark, a guy called in with a You Know Who You Look Like (a cross between Blair Underwood and Arsenio Hall - one of maybe three of these topic contributions that lent itself to an interesting exchange) AND a Going South story about driving 120mph across Indiana, getting pulled over, telling the cop his sister's sick (complete with her fake convulsing), then having to accept a police escort to a nearby hospital THEN getting the ticket.  Named by Tom as CALLER OF THE SHOW.

That man's name is Mike from Brooklyn, the same man who called in about the Jet magazine heist, and my nomination for Caller of the Year AND Rookie of the Year.

Oh, and thanks for making me put off actually getting some work done to research this crap.  GOOD DAY, SIR.

G'Day to you sah!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on December 01, 2009, 04:32:22 PM
I liked it when Fredrick's said on the Mike and Therese (whose name continues to be difficult for me to spell!) "Shouldn't it be innocent unless proven guilty?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 01, 2009, 06:08:12 PM
Quote from: hugman on December 01, 2009, 04:14:30 PM
Quote from: fonpr on December 01, 2009, 02:56:49 PM
Quote from: hugman on December 01, 2009, 02:51:17 PM
really good story that I can't seem to remember?

Always a sign of a "good" story.

WHY DON'T YOU GET OFF MY BACK, FREDERICKS???

The June 30th show, around the 2:46 mark, a guy called in with a You Know Who You Look Like (a cross between Blair Underwood and Arsenio Hall - one of maybe three of these topic contributions that lent itself to an interesting exchange) AND a Going South story about driving 120mph across Indiana, getting pulled over, telling the cop his sister's sick (complete with her fake convulsing), then having to accept a police escort to a nearby hospital THEN getting the ticket.  Named by Tom as CALLER OF THE SHOW.

That man's name is Mike from Brooklyn, the same man who called in about the Jet magazine heist, and my nomination for Caller of the Year AND Rookie of the Year.

Oh, and thanks for making me put off actually getting some work done to research this crap.  GOOD DAY, SIR.

That guy usually brings it - I'd forgotten his name (I'm terrible with names), but he has a very memorable voice. I seem to also remember him telling a story about a homeless guy asking if he was related to a certain woman, who in fact was the caller's mother or aunt or something, strictly based on appearance.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 01, 2009, 06:12:18 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on December 01, 2009, 06:08:12 PM

That guy usually brings it - I'd forgotten his name (I'm terrible with names), but he has a very memorable voice. I seem to also remember him telling a story about a homeless guy asking if he was related to a certain woman, who in fact was the caller's mother or aunt or something, strictly based on appearance.

Yeah, that's Mike from Brooklyn ... @slapclap over on the crazy twitter!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 01, 2009, 06:14:42 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on December 01, 2009, 06:12:18 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on December 01, 2009, 06:08:12 PM

That guy usually brings it - I'd forgotten his name (I'm terrible with names), but he has a very memorable voice. I seem to also remember him telling a story about a homeless guy asking if he was related to a certain woman, who in fact was the caller's mother or aunt or something, strictly based on appearance.

Yeah, that's Mike from Brooklyn ... @slapclap over on the crazy twitter!

There's a crazy twitter?  I might join that.  Do you have a link, Auntie?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 01, 2009, 06:16:16 PM
Quote from: fonpr on December 01, 2009, 06:14:42 PM

There's a crazy twitter?  I might join that.  Do you have a link, Auntie?

What's Courtney Love's twitter name again?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on December 01, 2009, 06:50:20 PM
I just hope that Larry the Perv doesn't show up umpteen times tonight. I thought he was funny when he called maybe once back in the day. I guess the humor of his "character" only goes so far. Maybe some time in the meat locker will do him some good.

Other than that, the six hour show was awesome! Fortunately my job allows for me to listen to podcasts. A six hour best show definitely eats away the monotony.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on December 01, 2009, 07:22:55 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on December 01, 2009, 06:16:16 PM
Quote from: fonpr on December 01, 2009, 06:14:42 PM

There's a crazy twitter?  I might join that.  Do you have a link, Auntie?

What's Courtney Love's twitter name again?

Just googled, but her page is down.  Looks like Perez captured her tweets this morning, though.  I wonder if TBS could get Courtney Love.  Tom?

 
Quote
    "why does Taylor Whatsit deeply disturb me and why is the Blonde one from the verons or whatever they are clled wearing my actual clothes?"

    "No , i mean she is wearing MY clothes I bought and dyed and did shit to , thanks @Shershberger @birdypreston"

    "I will do MY job you kids runalong and find your own little jobs whne you can even THINK that you can play aROCK show for 3.5 hrs call me."

    "No, Yes but the chick from Goissip Girl and the verons girls arent actually playing ROCKMUSIC anyone takes seriousl.Itscrappy POP"

LOL!

And she finally added some positive comments by saying:

    "i mean call a Spade a Spade! i am Slow but @BrodyDalle is the only other female who plays guitar for shit.PAthetic.Learn yr Craft.Or Leave."

    "Im not hating i dont like half baked popand INDEED Chrissie Hynde smokes us out HAIL..Im sure @Rockrgrrl ishere and wld agree w me."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on December 01, 2009, 09:44:40 PM
am i the only one who thought julie from cincinnati's voice was on autotune?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on December 01, 2009, 10:35:23 PM
Quote from: paul on December 01, 2009, 09:44:40 PM
am i the only one who thought julie from cincinnati's voice was on autotune?

Someone should autotune some of the best show!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on December 02, 2009, 01:23:50 AM
Fredericks:  You been to Ybor City?

Todd:  I have. I've been to the Cuban club there.

Fredericks:  Oh... I have, too.  Many times.  Dozens, literally.

Todd:  Let's hear about eleven of the times you've been there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erechoveraker on December 02, 2009, 01:25:46 AM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on December 01, 2009, 10:35:23 PM
Quote from: paul on December 01, 2009, 09:44:40 PM
am i the only one who thought julie from cincinnati's voice was on autotune?

Someone should autotune some of the best show!

I thought she sounded like this guy:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NQdE6BYQ0k[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: methanolcereal on December 02, 2009, 01:28:54 AM
Tonight's show was excellent, but when Fredricks first called, and asked if he had to press one or two for Amy or Todd, and then paused while Tom said something, and hit a number on his phone had me cracking up. I can't remember the last time I laughed that hard.

Thank you fonpr.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on December 02, 2009, 01:29:09 AM
Tom:  Is this one of your points or is this one of your side-points?

Julie:  No.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on December 02, 2009, 01:45:59 AM
Quote from: paul on December 01, 2009, 09:44:40 PM
am i the only one who thought julie from cincinnati's voice was on autotune?

Nope! There was one ummmmmm-mmm-mmm-mmm that sounded like Kanye West singing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 02, 2009, 05:56:53 AM
Quote from: methanolcereal on December 02, 2009, 01:28:54 AM
Tonight's show was excellent, but when Fredricks first called, and asked if he had to press one or two for Amy or Todd, and then paused while Tom said something, and hit a number on his phone had me cracking up. I can't remember the last time I laughed that hard.

Thank you fonpr.

Yeah, that was great! You more than justified your wikipedia entry last night ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on December 02, 2009, 09:38:00 AM
High point for me: Todd Barry asking "What's Turkey Day?"

Low point: MILF talk
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on December 02, 2009, 10:04:01 AM
Quote from: paul on December 01, 2009, 09:44:40 PM
am i the only one who thought julie from cincinnati's voice was on autotune?

You are not the only one. I had that thought as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on December 02, 2009, 10:48:53 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on December 02, 2009, 10:04:01 AM
Quote from: paul on December 01, 2009, 09:44:40 PM
am i the only one who thought julie from cincinnati's voice was on autotune?

You are not the only one. I had that thought as well.

She was probably going to sing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" at the bar later.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on December 02, 2009, 11:45:23 AM
USB port...USB port
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat on December 02, 2009, 12:08:47 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on December 02, 2009, 10:04:01 AM
Quote from: paul on December 01, 2009, 09:44:40 PM
am i the only one who thought julie from cincinnati's voice was on autotune?

You are not the only one. I had that thought as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on December 02, 2009, 02:15:21 PM
Finding out you can tune a guitar with an iPhone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kiemzi on December 02, 2009, 03:21:43 PM
Quote from: Chris L on December 02, 2009, 02:15:21 PM
Finding out you can tune a guitar with an iPhone.

best or worst?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sonicdork on December 02, 2009, 03:30:40 PM
BEST: When Fredericks was still on hold... pressing buttons, trying to speak with Aimee.
WORST: Larry the Perv is getting a bit boring to me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on December 02, 2009, 05:01:40 PM
Quote from: kiemzi on December 02, 2009, 03:21:43 PM
Quote from: Chris L on December 02, 2009, 02:15:21 PM
Finding out you can tune a guitar with an iPhone.

best or worst?

I don't own either one, so worst.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 02, 2009, 05:25:59 PM
Quote from: Chris L on December 02, 2009, 05:01:40 PM
Quote from: kiemzi on December 02, 2009, 03:21:43 PM
Quote from: Chris L on December 02, 2009, 02:15:21 PM
Finding out you can tune a guitar with an iPhone.

best or worst?

I don't own either one, so worst.
I have one of them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on December 02, 2009, 05:54:56 PM
"It was a gesture so lewd, it would've made a stripper blush."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on December 02, 2009, 06:29:16 PM
I liked finding out that the commuting experience can be so bad that even Tom found it unpleasant and if someone like Tom finds themselves not caring for it then I feel that, hey, it's not entirely my fault that commuting is so rotten.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 02, 2009, 08:49:39 PM
Quote from: moonshake on December 02, 2009, 05:54:56 PM
"It was a gesture so lewd, it would've made a stripper blush."
Seconded!

I wanna learn how to do it.

Make a stripper blush... I mean.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on December 02, 2009, 08:56:23 PM
Quote from: moonshake on December 02, 2009, 05:54:56 PM
"It was a gesture so lewd, it would've made a stripper blush."

mike IS NOT making this behavior up
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 02, 2009, 10:35:15 PM
Quote from: paul on December 01, 2009, 09:44:40 PM
am i the only one who thought julie from cincinnati's voice was on autotune?

I heard that maybe 10 minutes ago and thought the exact same thing. Paratuning Activity?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on December 02, 2009, 11:46:19 PM
Quote from: yesno on December 02, 2009, 11:45:23 AM
USB port...USB port

Between that and "Jazz Fart", the Best Show is coming up with some amazing (albeit nonexistent) "deep cuts".

(I'm pretty sure that Kraftwerk doesn't have a song called "USB Port", but I could be wrong).

If this trend keeps going, it could turn into an amazing compilation album ... sort of an alternate (fake) rock history project. Like a "Nuggets" comp from a parallel universe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on December 03, 2009, 07:19:06 AM
Jazz Fart (Rag)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on December 03, 2009, 11:19:30 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on December 01, 2009, 06:12:18 PM
Yeah, that's Mike from Brooklyn ... @slapclap over on the crazy twitter!

Wait, whaaat?

I second the vote for him. Always a quality call & a great radio voice. Had no idea he and @slapclap were one and the same.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kiemzi on December 03, 2009, 11:32:29 AM
Quote from: AlizaEss on December 03, 2009, 11:19:30 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on December 01, 2009, 06:12:18 PM
Yeah, that's Mike from Brooklyn ... @slapclap over on the crazy twitter!

Wait, whaaat?

I second the vote for him. Always a quality call & a great radio voice. Had no idea he and @slapclap were one and the same.



thirded. mike from brooklyn/slapclap for caller of the year or rookie of the year or whatever we're voting on!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 03, 2009, 12:47:22 PM
Aimee Mann could read the phonebook for three hours and I would be OK with it. Tom and Todd Barry could comedically riff on the names she called out, and every so often she could trump them with a meta-pun. I think I have just described my personal heaven.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on December 04, 2009, 02:11:32 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on December 02, 2009, 09:38:00 AM
High point for me: Todd Barry asking "What's Turkey Day?"

Low point: MILF talk

But it led to the high point of Tom saying: "Thank God for progress..."

Other high points - any sloan talk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 06, 2009, 04:38:44 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on December 02, 2009, 09:38:00 AM
High point for me: Todd Barry asking "What's Turkey Day?"

Low point: MILF talk

I listened to this episode three times and have yet to hear any MILF talk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 06, 2009, 09:38:25 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on December 06, 2009, 04:38:44 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on December 02, 2009, 09:38:00 AM
High point for me: Todd Barry asking "What's Turkey Day?"

Low point: MILF talk

I listened to this episode three times and have yet to hear any MILF talk.

It's when Mike is talking about the hot older neighbor that he got to party with as a teenager. He says something along the lines of "Although the term wasn't around then, now we'd call her a MILF."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on December 06, 2009, 09:47:48 AM
I was so glad to hear Tom et al come to the conclusion that John Hodgman is today's George Plimpton. I've been having exactly that same thought for months!

Though now that I think of it, maybe I heard or read Hodgman express admiration for Plimpton, and didn't really come up with that connection myself. It's becoming more and more difficult to separate my own thoughts and opinions from things I've read online or heard on the Best Show. That's a good sign, right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on December 06, 2009, 10:58:29 AM
Quote from: Bryan on December 06, 2009, 09:47:48 AM
I was so glad to hear Tom et al come to the conclusion that John Hodgman is today's George Plimpton. I've been having exactly that same thought for months!

I think the main difference is that Hodgman seems to regard sports as some sort of allergen. I'm trying to think of an intellectual, somewhat nerdy comedian without the accompanying neurosis that he reminds me of, and coming up blank. Buck Henry?

I also think Plimpton's Intellivision endorsements basically broke down as "this guy is a big sports dork, let's get him to elaborate on why our sports games are more realistic than Atari's", but seeing as how you can't buy MLB the Show 2010 for Intellivision I think we can safely say that campaign was still a bad idea.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on December 06, 2009, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: Bryan on December 06, 2009, 09:47:48 AM
I was so glad to hear Tom et al come to the conclusion that John Hodgman is today's George Plimpton. I've been having exactly that same thought for months!

Though now that I think of it, maybe I heard or read Hodgman express admiration for Plimpton, and didn't really come up with that connection myself. It's becoming more and more difficult to separate my own thoughts and opinions from things I've read online or heard on the Best Show. That's a good sign, right?

This link is a little bit more on the nose with that comparison:

http://gawker.com/200296/john-hodgman--george-plimpton-united-in-advertising
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 06, 2009, 06:28:30 PM
Atari v. Intellivision was the original console war. Without an internet all you could do was slug it out with your neighbors and 'friends'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on December 06, 2009, 10:15:28 PM
Intellivision was the first thing I ever bought on eBay.  Take THAT, Mom and Dad.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 06, 2009, 10:34:55 PM
Yeah, I did that 'ha ha ha now I can buy stuff I didn't get for Xmas in the 80s' thing, but it was not too satisfying, as many of the things kind of sucked.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hoboken Brian on December 07, 2009, 10:07:29 AM
I still haven't finished with the podcast, but the Tom's asking if the Church was Marty Willson-Piper's club made me laugh so hard I missed my subway stop.

I must have a dozen Church CDs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on December 07, 2009, 05:36:48 PM
Quote from: Brian from Brooklyn on December 07, 2009, 10:07:29 AM
I still haven't finished with the podcast, but the Tom's asking if the Church was Marty Willson-Piper's club made me laugh so hard I missed my subway stop.

I must have a dozen Church CDs.

They're one of my favorite bands, and I ******* spoiled the joke by checking this thread before listening to the podcast!  No other show but the best show will be making Ian MacKaye and The Church jokes within 2 minutes of each other.  Get out of my head, Tom!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dicebourbon on December 08, 2009, 10:07:46 PM
The show's not over yet, but my favorite so far is "I am so in the fleece."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on December 08, 2009, 10:27:22 PM
i am so excited for the Heroes premium. It didn't even feel like giving.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MikefromHalifax on December 08, 2009, 10:31:42 PM
Oh my god, this is the greatest pairing. Wally and Fredericks need to keep this going for a long time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on December 09, 2009, 07:07:29 AM
Doin' the archive: Tyrone(?) from South Carolina might be my favourite caller ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on December 09, 2009, 07:13:26 AM
Quote from: James W on December 09, 2009, 07:07:29 AM
Doin' the archive: Tyrone(?) from South Carolina might be my favourite caller ever.

Yeah, loved that call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on December 09, 2009, 12:44:59 PM
" Two for 'Turk-182, Too!' "
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on December 09, 2009, 12:56:34 PM
Fantastic episode.

Loved Wally's sass, loved all the Freak Wharf plugs, LOVED Matt and Wally's duet, loved the gentleman from SC calling with the shaving tips, and loved Wally's impression of JfC. Wally's impression of me? Not bad... for a puppet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on December 09, 2009, 01:00:48 PM
But what you DIDN'T love was Andy from Bath trying to STEAL your British thunder, RIGHT?!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on December 09, 2009, 01:07:07 PM
That guy was like the antithesis of thunder.

Great show! Wally's strong start (BOOM right out of the gate! I laughed the whole time) was my favorite part of the show. Good stuff!

And, having not been able to listen to the show live for the last few months, was quite happy to experience the lack of Spike this week. I had been fast forwarding through him on the archives for some time now... time for a break, buddy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on December 09, 2009, 01:09:43 PM
Quote from: Martin on December 09, 2009, 01:00:48 PM
But what you DIDN'T love was Andy from Bath trying to STEAL your British thunder, RIGHT?!

Don't get me started, Malmo.

That guy needs to hit the brakes a little bit.

"All anyone needs is an iPhone".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on December 09, 2009, 01:49:39 PM
then start strokin'.

wally's a total pro, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on December 09, 2009, 03:52:01 PM
Quote from: James W on December 09, 2009, 07:07:29 AM
Doin' the archive: Tyrone(?) from South Carolina might be my favourite caller ever.

Tyrone's call was the highlight of the show, IMO. His personal grooming tips were very useful.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on December 09, 2009, 05:17:12 PM
Quote from: nec13 on December 09, 2009, 03:52:01 PM
Quote from: James W on December 09, 2009, 07:07:29 AM
Doin' the archive: Tyrone(?) from South Carolina might be my favourite caller ever.

Tyrone's call was the highlight of the show, IMO. His personal grooming tips were very useful.

seconded. He needs to call in more often.

Wally Wackiman was the best last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on December 09, 2009, 05:55:46 PM
Quote from: nec13 on December 09, 2009, 03:52:01 PM
Quote from: James W on December 09, 2009, 07:07:29 AM
Doin' the archive: Tyrone(?) from South Carolina might be my favourite caller ever.

Tyrone's call was the highlight of the show, IMO. His personal grooming tips were very useful.

Were they? I followed his tips this morning and almost turned my face into a bloody stump. Back to the Colgate Regular.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on December 09, 2009, 06:24:00 PM
Quote from: Martin on December 09, 2009, 01:00:48 PM
But what you DIDN'T love was Andy from Bath trying to STEAL your British thunder, RIGHT?!

Diminishing returns from Andy with each call. Samir on the other hand brings it every time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on December 09, 2009, 06:56:58 PM
Good Morning Vietnam taught me to use cold water, not hot.  Now I don't know what to believe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 09, 2009, 09:11:59 PM
Quote from: Barry Egan on December 09, 2009, 06:56:58 PM
Good Morning Vietnam taught me to use cold water, not hot.  Now I don't know what to believe.

John Polito's character in Miller's Crossing made the case for cold water, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lanzo on December 09, 2009, 09:23:57 PM
I definitely found Tyrone's call pretty good and Wally and Fredricks was my favourite part of the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on December 10, 2009, 04:39:24 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on December 09, 2009, 09:11:59 PM
Quote from: Barry Egan on December 09, 2009, 06:56:58 PM
Good Morning Vietnam taught me to use cold water, not hot.  Now I don't know what to believe.

John Polito's character in Miller's Crossing made the case for cold water, too.
That was putting the razor in cold water though, if I remember correctly. Warm water definitely "brings the whiskers up", Tyrone was right about that (but no, I wouldn't use water alone).

P.S. Wally Whacky Man brought it so hard I could hardly stand it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on December 10, 2009, 09:04:44 PM
Although I thoroughly enjoyed Wally Wackiman as a co-host my favorite part of the show was Wally doing a worse Tom impression than I did. That's right, my ego typed this post!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Adblau1 on December 10, 2009, 09:50:34 PM
Wally Wackiman:  total win.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on December 10, 2009, 10:26:07 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on December 09, 2009, 06:24:00 PM
Quote from: Martin on December 09, 2009, 01:00:48 PM
But what you DIDN'T love was Andy from Bath trying to STEAL your British thunder, RIGHT?!

Diminishing returns from Andy with each call. Samir on the other hand brings it every time.

Thanks, BtB. You're a good dude.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 11, 2009, 02:31:25 AM
Quote from: James W on December 09, 2009, 07:07:29 AM
Doin' the archive: Tyrone(?) from South Carolina might be my favourite caller ever.

That was a very good call because it started out sounding like a prank, and then turned out to be a real call from an emerging fan. 

If there's a Rookie of the Year race this year, I think Tyrone made a very strong showing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on December 11, 2009, 11:43:08 AM
Tom: You like the Mach III, Mike?
Mike: ...
Tom: Mike likes the Mach II. Caveman.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on December 11, 2009, 12:55:16 PM
I'm paraphrasing but when Wally told PFT: There are other kinds of voodoo I guffawed. I believe that we will one day view PFT vs. Wally Wackiman as a Frost/Nixon like landmark in broadcasting.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on December 11, 2009, 03:41:07 PM
"Stop mincing my words!"

"I think Wally Whacky Man needs to look that up."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on December 11, 2009, 04:07:03 PM
(http://www.thebadandugly.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pftompkins_2.jpg)
WE WILL SEE! WE WILL SEE, WALLY WACKIMAN!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geoff Johnston on December 11, 2009, 04:27:34 PM
Tom not missing a beat and confidently stating that the trailer for 'It's Complicated' employed Gary Jules' cover of "Mad World" was seven layers of hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on December 11, 2009, 04:41:02 PM
Thom:  ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on December 11, 2009, 06:10:10 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on December 10, 2009, 09:04:44 PM
Although I thoroughly enjoyed Wally Wackiman as a co-host my favorite part of the show was Wally doing a worse Tom impression than I did. That's right, my ego typed this post!

Well, in all fairness, Wally did admit that he didn't think he could do a good Tom impression, but just put a little sample out there, for the heck of it.  Additionally, it is "Wackiman", as some have got right, not "Whacky Man".  Thanks.


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on December 11, 2009, 06:11:36 PM
Quote from: nec13 on December 09, 2009, 03:52:01 PM
Quote from: James W on December 09, 2009, 07:07:29 AM
Doin' the archive: Tyrone(?) from South Carolina might be my favourite caller ever.

Tyrone's call was the highlight of the show, IMO. His personal grooming tips were very useful.

He's 68 years old too. Oldest Best Show caller ever?

Only an hour into the podcast right now, but this quote stands out (in Robert Evans voice):

"What? You like my tie? Excuse me. I'd like to talk with you more, but I have an appointment with the shredder."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on December 11, 2009, 07:36:11 PM
(http://x818.com/junk/edwynn.jpg)


next tuesday?  hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on December 11, 2009, 10:05:45 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on December 11, 2009, 06:10:10 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on December 10, 2009, 09:04:44 PM
Although I thoroughly enjoyed Wally Wackiman as a co-host my favorite part of the show was Wally doing a worse Tom impression than I did. That's right, my ego typed this post!

Well, in all fairness, Wally did admit that he didn't think he could do a good Tom impression, but just put a little sample out there, for the heck of it.  Additionally, it is "Wackiman", as some have got right, not "Whacky Man".  Thanks.


   -The Z-Man

I think we both ran into the same problem where the mannerisms come easy but the voice itself is tough. Good effort by Mr. Wackiman, I definetly don't think I would have to courage to do it in Tom's presence.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 11, 2009, 10:08:40 PM
Worst: the Velvet Underground record skipping. Coincidentally 'I Heard Her Call My Name' is also my favorite VU song, horrific guitar solo and all.

Although as locked grooves go, it sounded OK.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on December 12, 2009, 12:21:16 AM
Just listened to the podcast. Wally Wackiman absolutely CRUSHED it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on December 12, 2009, 10:53:37 AM

Wally Wackiman is a well-seasoned radio puppet who can go toe-to-toe with Best Show celebrities, the weirdest callers and even Mr. Best Show himself, Tom Scharpling!

Protogé? That's an understatement!

But, what does one call a radio host who happens to be a puppet?


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A sock jock!

Wally, it's all yours, if you want it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Maine Man on December 12, 2009, 01:09:33 PM
Tyrone form SC needs to have his own segment, "Tyrone's Grooming Tips" like "Ask Aimee".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 13, 2009, 05:54:43 AM
Quote from: Maine Man on December 12, 2009, 01:09:33 PM
Tyrone form SC needs to have his own segment, "Tyrone's Grooming Tips" like "Ask Aimee".

What about "Tyrone's Tips*" ...?



*... on grooming.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: uncleboatshoes on December 13, 2009, 02:09:25 PM
Wally Wackiman was spectacular.  Had me cracking up the whole show.  Seemed like he really knew when to chime in and when to lay back.

A fitting protégé!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dnk on December 13, 2009, 07:40:21 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on December 13, 2009, 05:54:43 AM
Quote from: Maine Man on December 12, 2009, 01:09:33 PM
Tyrone form SC needs to have his own segment, "Tyrone's Grooming Tips" like "Ask Aimee".

What about "Tyrone's Tips*" ...?



*... on grooming.

I'd be more than pleased with "Tyrone's Tips" on anything and everything.

Wally killed it. Great job, Mr. Wackiman.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on December 13, 2009, 11:55:02 PM
Tyrone's dulcet tones were a reminder of every older North/South Carolinian I've ever known.


Tom, I found "Mask Man and the Agents" on your station's very blog!  The song Tyrone wanted to hear is on this page - and it was posted in September of this very year.  Somebody please alert Tyrone, his request is granted.  It's called "Talking About the Boss and I."

http://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/2009/09/back-by-popular-demand.html

 
PS Listen to this stuff.  These guys are awesome.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on December 14, 2009, 05:53:34 AM
Quote from: MiddleBro on December 11, 2009, 06:10:10 PM
Additionally, it is "Wackiman", as some have got right, not "Whacky Man".  Thanks.
-The Z-Man
Speaking for myself, "Whacky Man" was intentional goofing. I hope Wally was not offended.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 14, 2009, 10:01:03 AM
I thought both Tyrone and Mr Felts were exceptional. Let's stamp out puppetism!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 14, 2009, 11:01:15 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on December 14, 2009, 10:01:03 AM
Let's stamp out puppetism!

Let's stamp out Puppets!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on December 14, 2009, 02:11:59 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on December 13, 2009, 11:55:02 PM
Tyrone's dulcet tones were a reminder of every older North/South Carolinian I've ever known.


Tom, I found "Mask Man and the Agents" on your station's very blog!  The song Tyrone wanted to hear is on this page - and it was posted in September of this very year.  Somebody please alert Tyrone, his request is granted.  It's called "Talking About the Boss and I."

http://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/2009/09/back-by-popular-demand.html

 
PS Listen to this stuff.  These guys are awesome.



Oh, awesome. And just from a few months ago...

What did he say - he hadn't heard it in 40 years?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Maine Man on December 14, 2009, 03:48:32 PM
Additional items...

The Pizza Hut/Taco Bell and Jazz Fart duet was inspired.

Wally is definitely a powerhouse.

If Fredricks is indeed the story teller of New Port Richy, maybe he should become the next Garrison Keillor.
The new show could be "New Port Richy Companion".

Also from last week, Aimee Mann's Bob Dylan impersonation was beautiful.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 14, 2009, 09:02:22 PM
Ease up on the Wally Wackiman praise a bit. You're going to stress the dude out and he'll Freddie Prinze himself off the planet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on December 15, 2009, 05:10:10 PM
I loved Tyrone from SC.  My favorite thing he said was, "and then you can go shaving."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bonnaventure on December 15, 2009, 05:25:29 PM
I am glad I am not the only one who shaves with hot water. I do use and enjoy the Fusion. I got my free with the purchase of a video game at my local EB Games. I think the game was I <3 Katamari for the PSP.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on December 15, 2009, 07:48:51 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on December 13, 2009, 11:55:02 PM
Tyrone's dulcet tones were a reminder of every older North/South Carolinian I've ever known.


Tom, I found "Mask Man and the Agents" on your station's very blog!  The song Tyrone wanted to hear is on this page - and it was posted in September of this very year.  Somebody please alert Tyrone, his request is granted.  It's called "Talking About the Boss and I."

http://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/2009/09/back-by-popular-demand.html

 
PS Listen to this stuff.  These guys are awesome.



You're the best, Buffcoat! About to take a listen.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 15, 2009, 07:59:43 PM
Good song!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on December 15, 2009, 09:14:57 PM
braggadouchio
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kiemzi on December 15, 2009, 10:53:44 PM
Quote from: hugman on December 15, 2009, 09:14:57 PM
braggadouchio
also:
not me, man.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 16, 2009, 06:39:27 AM
I did an actual double take when Eddie called.

Paycheck's calls are always a highlight, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chris v on December 16, 2009, 09:24:22 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on December 16, 2009, 06:39:27 AM
I did an actual double take when Eddie called.

Paycheck's calls are always a highlight, too.

Between those guys, Boring Owen and a possible check-in from "he-who-shall-not-be-named" it was almost like Tom put out a call to all the regulars from years past last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: FrankFromWeehawken on December 16, 2009, 10:44:49 AM
How does Pizza's Worst Nightmare get abbreviated to just PW?  Shouldn't it be PWN?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on December 16, 2009, 10:59:24 AM
Because of course he doesn't want to be seen as a nerd (You got PWN'd, etc.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on December 16, 2009, 11:12:02 AM
Quote from: amiright?? on December 14, 2009, 02:11:59 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on December 13, 2009, 11:55:02 PM
Tyrone's dulcet tones were a reminder of every older North/South Carolinian I've ever known.


Tom, I found "Mask Man and the Agents" on your station's very blog!  The song Tyrone wanted to hear is on this page - and it was posted in September of this very year.  Somebody please alert Tyrone, his request is granted.  It's called "Talking About the Boss and I."

http://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/2009/09/back-by-popular-demand.html

 
PS Listen to this stuff.  These guys are awesome.



My favorite is Prices and Crises.  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 16, 2009, 12:19:01 PM
Best:  Tom asking me to contact him personally for a project!

It's gotta be Tool Academy: The Movie with me and Zack!


Ohhhh Baby.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on December 16, 2009, 02:47:20 PM
"You like being orange?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hugman on December 16, 2009, 03:51:21 PM
Quote from: fonpr on December 16, 2009, 12:19:01 PM
Best:  Tom asking me to contact him personally for a project!

It's gotta be Tool Academy: The Movie with me and Zack!


Ohhhh Baby.

Who's Zack?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on December 16, 2009, 05:23:15 PM
I'm only through the first hour of the Dec 15 show but it is likely the most solid and funny hunk of Best Show I've heard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 16, 2009, 08:00:18 PM
Quote from: hugman on December 16, 2009, 03:51:21 PM
Quote from: fonpr on December 16, 2009, 12:19:01 PM
Best:  Tom asking me to contact him personally for a project!

It's gotta be Tool Academy: The Movie with me and Zack!


Ohhhh Baby.

Who's Zack?
Thanks Hugger, I forgot he was Greek.

Now I remember Wait! he didn't know Tarpon Springs?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on December 16, 2009, 09:58:35 PM
This is 1 week late, but I have to say that Wally Wackaman did great, probably the best cohost I've heard. The puppet on the radio thing is sorta odd, but it worked exceptionally well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 17, 2009, 01:32:29 PM
Quote from: kiemzi on December 15, 2009, 10:53:44 PM
Quote from: hugman on December 15, 2009, 09:14:57 PM
braggadouchio
also:
not me, man.

Also:
"I don't appreciate your sarcasm."  Who the heck was that lady?

And, nothing against Mike from Manhattan (or was it Frank from Weehawken?), but that extremely understated Heave-Ho was absolutely hysterical.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 17, 2009, 03:39:08 PM
Tom's imitation of Pee Wee Herman: "urlgh! My hip" and then a ref later on to the Sammy Maudlin show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 17, 2009, 03:46:36 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on December 17, 2009, 03:39:08 PM
Tom's imitation of Pee Wee Herman: "urlgh! My hip" and then a ref later on to the Sammy Maudlin show.

That weird British sack called Ken and Andy's show on Wed too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MikeInManhattan on December 17, 2009, 03:48:43 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on December 17, 2009, 01:32:29 PM
Quote from: kiemzi on December 15, 2009, 10:53:44 PM
Quote from: hugman on December 15, 2009, 09:14:57 PM
braggadouchio
also:
not me, man.

Also:
"I don't appreciate your sarcasm."  Who the heck was that lady?

And, nothing against Mike from Manhattan (or was it Frank from Weehawken?), but that extremely understated Heave-Ho was absolutely hysterical.

Thanks, Steve. And this was a call where I actually had something relevant to the show. Not so much about bad business names but inappropriate documentary film titles. Til next time...

Also, child-on-child violence? How else will my kids compete for my love?! Am I right here?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on December 18, 2009, 02:25:43 AM

Quote from: Auntie Christina on December 17, 2009, 03:39:08 PM


That weird British sack called Ken and Andy's show on Wed too.

I think that was a different guy. Unless the 7SD podcast is posted a week later and I haven't heard it yet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on December 18, 2009, 03:09:53 AM
The Gentleman Peeper
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 18, 2009, 05:56:43 AM
Quote from: cmunny on December 17, 2009, 03:48:43 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on December 17, 2009, 01:32:29 PM
Quote from: kiemzi on December 15, 2009, 10:53:44 PM
Quote from: hugman on December 15, 2009, 09:14:57 PM
braggadouchio
also:
not me, man.

Also:
"I don't appreciate your sarcasm."  Who the heck was that lady?

And, nothing against Mike from Manhattan (or was it Frank from Weehawken?), but that extremely understated Heave-Ho was absolutely hysterical.

Thanks, Steve. And this was a call where I actually had something relevant to the show. Not so much about bad business names but inappropriate documentary film titles. Til next time...

Also, child-on-child violence? How else will my kids compete for my love?! Am I right here?



You raise a very good point.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 18, 2009, 10:14:30 AM
Quote from: waltkellysghost on December 18, 2009, 02:25:43 AM

Quote from: Auntie Christina on December 17, 2009, 03:39:08 PM


That weird British sack called Ken and Andy's show on Wed too.

I think that was a different guy. Unless the 7SD podcast is posted a week later and I haven't heard it yet.

the link was for the Dec 16th show, and the dude mentioned calling Scharpling too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on December 18, 2009, 11:24:40 AM
Best: the return of Paycheck. Anytime he calls, cartoon hearts appear around my head, and I think to myself, "who is this mysterious super-caller?" Has he ever been on the board?

Or maybe I'm going to get scolded for not respecting the 4th wall?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Maine Man on December 18, 2009, 04:06:10 PM
Louis Farrakhan mediating the Dolenz/Scharpling summit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 18, 2009, 04:21:40 PM
Quote from: Maine Man on December 18, 2009, 04:06:10 PM
Louis Farrakhan mediating the Dolenz/Scharpling summit.

YES! I'd forgotten that ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on December 18, 2009, 08:57:19 PM
"Peanut Butter Pete" may have been my favorite show introduction since the conversation-with-the-scratchy-record era.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on December 21, 2009, 08:49:20 PM
The great irony of that show was that the child-on-child-violence lady was so put off by Tom, whereas if she'd just tuned in a few weeks ago to the Therese and Mike Show, she would have heard a full three hours that was right up her street.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on December 22, 2009, 12:34:21 PM
Tom needs someone to spar with----mainly MOI !!!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 22, 2009, 01:22:26 PM
Quote from: Spike on December 22, 2009, 12:34:21 PM
Tom needs someone to spar with----mainly MOI !!!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Spike, God bless you, man, but what you do is about as far from sparring as Kim Kardashian is from sympathetic. I am pulling for you, but you have to alter it up a little. Leave your comfort zone (although, given the dung eon, perhaps it's a discomfort zone.) Mix it up a little bit with a real new topic. You've got it in you, man, but don't rest on the laurels only you think you possess. LET'S DO THIS THING.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 22, 2009, 02:08:46 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on December 22, 2009, 01:22:26 PM

Spike, God bless you, man,

Kind of loose with those blessings, I would say, Reverend. Dave.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bonnaventure on December 22, 2009, 05:08:37 PM
Quote from: Spike on December 22, 2009, 12:34:21 PM
Tom needs someone to spar with----mainly MOI !!!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I said bad things about you Spike, but I do kind of miss your calls. Kind of.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on December 23, 2009, 07:41:05 AM
Spike: I'm seeing either the new film with Alec Baldwin and Merryl...
Tom: Miami Bluuuuees.

That cracked me up. (As did the rest of the conversation, with the talk of Casino 2: Back at the Table. But pulling out Miami Blues was one of those genius moments that caught me completely off guard.)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on December 23, 2009, 08:10:44 AM
Sam Elliott: "How's it going Mask?"

;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on December 23, 2009, 09:45:36 AM
Quote from: ScottP on December 23, 2009, 08:10:44 AM
Sam Elliott: "How's it going Mask?"

;D


That was great.  I think the full quote is:


"Hey, 'Mask,'... ... how's it going 'Mask'?"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on December 23, 2009, 10:27:10 AM
Those xmas carols from the Denver Nuggets, etc. That was delightful.

Merry Christmas, Tom!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on December 23, 2009, 10:31:06 AM
So much great stuff last night: the shocking redemption of Andy From Bath, the Who's On First-esque "It's Complicated" discussion with Spike, Xanadu and everything with Steve/Shane, but especially the casual way he/they dropped the "oh yeah, this is one of those two heads on one body situations" revelation.

I was also moved by the final segment with Mike and what sounded like a heartfelt plea about his new place in the world. I almost feel bad for calling him a Leper Messiah in the chat right when that started. Almost!

Someone please feel free to sprinkle "Jean-Michael" through the above paragraphs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on December 23, 2009, 10:57:05 AM
Quote from: Wes on December 23, 2009, 10:31:06 AM
So much great stuff last night: the shocking redemption of Andy From Bath, the Who's On First-esque "It's Complicated" discussion with Spike, Xanadu and everything with Steve/Shane, but especially the casual way he/they dropped the "oh yeah, this is one of those two heads on one body situations" revelation.

I was also moved by the final segment with Mike and what sounded like a heartfelt plea about his new place in the world. I almost feel bad for calling him a Leper Messiah in the chat right when that started. Almost!

Someone please feel free to sprinkle "Jean-Michael" through the above paragraphs.

Tom's immediate fear and then quick tough-guy recovery when he heard about JM's musclature and military service was also classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on December 23, 2009, 12:01:21 PM
Quote from: Martin on December 23, 2009, 07:41:05 AM
Spike: I'm seeing either the new film with Alec Baldwin and Merryl...
Tom: Miami Bluuuuees.

That cracked me up. (As did the rest of the conversation, with the talk of Casino 2: Back at the Table. But pulling out Miami Blues was one of those genius moments that caught me completely off guard.)


Oh, man was Tom ever sharp and quick with Spike last night. And when he said, "Casino 2: Back at the Table", I did a quick, "Wait...is that a real sequel!?"

And Steve/Shane. Holy moley that was inspired.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on December 23, 2009, 03:01:59 PM
My favorite line of the night - "Suck Fudge".

Happy Holidays FOT. You guys and girls are my favorite people on Earth.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on December 23, 2009, 06:20:10 PM
Best moment from last night's show: ALL OF THEM
Worst moment: N/A

Edit: But if I had to pick a favorite, it would probably be that girl who bought her wiseass brother a Mr. Bungle tee shirt for Christmas. Oh god, and Andy from Baaaaath's Southern accent! Tears of laughter!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bonnaventure on December 24, 2009, 06:09:40 PM
I'm glad Andy from Bath turned it around, his calls went from embarrassingly bad to great. I hope he calls in next week with a full routine planned.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Harpsichord on December 24, 2009, 06:48:46 PM
I liked Andy from Bath's call about the Nazi skull.   ;)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on December 25, 2009, 03:49:34 PM
regarding shawn/shane: i felt like such a jerk listening to it because when they started my first thought was that it was just a recycle of the old big bill/little bill/mr sherbet call.(one of my favorite of all time) then of course in classic S&W style they turned it around and brought it to such weirder and more amazing places. I'll never doubt them again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 25, 2009, 05:15:28 PM
I enjoyed all the Xanadu talk. If you put that place in a spaceship, and maybe replaced the Cabela's with the pinball museum, it'd make for a really great multi-generational interstellar travel machine.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 28, 2009, 07:50:17 PM
Chubby Checker impersonation
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on December 28, 2009, 08:09:28 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on December 28, 2009, 07:50:17 PM
Chubby Checker impersonation
I'll second that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 28, 2009, 10:42:06 PM
Quote from: Wes on December 23, 2009, 10:31:06 AM
So much great stuff last night: the shocking redemption of Andy From Bath, the Who's On First-esque "It's Complicated" discussion with Spike, Xanadu and everything with Steve/Shane, but especially the casual way he/they dropped the "oh yeah, this is one of those two heads on one body situations" revelation.

I was also moved by the final segment with Mike and what sounded like a heartfelt plea about his new place in the world. I almost feel bad for calling him a Leper Messiah in the chat right when that started. Almost!

Someone please feel free to sprinkle "Jean-Michael" through the above paragraphs.

I'm flattered, but wasn't it Sean/Shane?

Also, BEST: 
"Throw me a cranberry bliss bar!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ackbar on December 30, 2009, 02:57:47 AM
you'd think it'd be obvious.. but i still had a hard time judging if the eric wareheim interaction was 100% in jest (or just partially)  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on December 30, 2009, 11:25:22 AM
Fredricks | Holy Moly
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: harris on December 30, 2009, 01:02:30 PM
I literally laugh out loud at the idea of a cooking show on the radio. To hear it live put me on the floor.
I think that the funniest moments on the show are when a guest or visitor makes loud noises on a mic while Tom tries to carry on.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 30, 2009, 01:05:52 PM
Quote from: harris on December 30, 2009, 01:02:30 PM
I literally laugh out loud at the idea of a cooking show on the radio.

There's a for-real one on NPR called The Splendid Table. My wife likes it and ignores me when I point out the absurdity of the idea.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: harris on December 30, 2009, 01:20:30 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on December 30, 2009, 01:05:52 PM
Quote from: harris on December 30, 2009, 01:02:30 PM
I literally laugh out loud at the idea of a cooking show on the radio.

There's a for-real one on NPR called The Splendid Table. My wife likes it and ignores me when I point out the absurdity of the idea.

This is why I leave the NPR for "the eggheads." My roommate is all about NPR, This American Life and Savage Love and a constant stream of vegan 'pajama podcasts.' She's never given TBSOWFMU a try but I don't think she'd respect Tom's brute force. He'd have to lisper just to draw her attention.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DJ Clem on December 30, 2009, 02:06:55 PM
Quote from: harris on December 30, 2009, 01:02:30 PM
I literally laugh out loud at the idea of a cooking show on the radio.
{listening to the show in the living room with my wholly-disinterested wife }

Mrs.: [looks up from book] Those bowls are empty.
Me: {sigh}
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 30, 2009, 03:16:31 PM
I was hoping for some Jerry Reed discussion/mockery after an LP was requested. I'm a big Jerry Reed fan (and, in spite of Dave from Knoxville's assertion to the contrary, I think he's a pretty great songwriter), but hearing Tom make fun of him would've been pretty entertaining.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 30, 2009, 09:05:36 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on December 30, 2009, 03:16:31 PM
I was hoping for some Jerry Reed discussion/mockery after an LP was requested. I'm a big Jerry Reed fan (and, in spite of Dave from Knoxville's assertion to the contrary, I think he's a pretty great songwriter), but hearing Tom make fun of him would've been pretty entertaining.

Hey, in that style of guitar playing, for years he was second only to Chet Atkins. But I always had trouble with any art forms that intentionally reinforced people's most negative stereotypes about a group of people. Are you with me Lynyrd Skynyrd/Jackie Mason/Carlos Mencia?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 30, 2009, 09:09:50 PM
ONE MAN AND ONE PUPPET ENTER

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/gaughin/Tina-Turner.jpg)

ONE MAN OR ONE PUPPET LEAVES
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on December 30, 2009, 09:23:01 PM
Come on Dave, can't we just get Beyond Thunderdome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 30, 2009, 10:35:14 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on December 30, 2009, 09:05:36 PM
Hey, in that style of guitar playing, for years he was second only to Chet Atkins. But I always had trouble with any art forms that intentionally reinforced people's most negative stereotypes about a group of people. Are you with me Lynyrd Skynyrd/Jackie Mason/Carlos Mencia?

Does this mean you don't like Patti Smith and/or Talking Heads? Just curious.

I guess I kinda know what you mean about Jerry Reed, although I think his songs are generally very clever and witty, not to mention admirable in their economy of words. Guitar Man, U.S. Male, Amos Moses, Tupelo Mississippi Flash, Lord Mr. Ford, and She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Flash) are worthy to sit alongside the best of Chuck Berry in my opinion. And I can't help but admire anyone who can make a track that is both country and funky.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on December 31, 2009, 08:02:09 AM
Tom: "He's a painter."
Jen Kirkman: "Oh, like Hitler."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on December 31, 2009, 11:32:34 AM
Listened to the show while driving to Indiana for the holidays, and my wife laughed so hard during the "child on child violence" bit that I thought we were going to have to pull over.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on January 01, 2010, 02:58:35 PM
PFT on Kentuckians not wanting to be called southerners: "They shouldn't talk that way then."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gedgengras on January 02, 2010, 07:19:30 PM
"i listen to grown-up music, like canned heat"

cue bob hite impression.  brilliant.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on January 04, 2010, 10:11:21 AM
Quote from: bmills on January 01, 2010, 02:58:35 PM
PFT on Kentuckians not wanting to be called southerners: "They shouldn't talk that way then."
Absolutely the best moment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 04, 2010, 02:11:38 PM
I guess to supplant rattlesnake at a Thai wedding, we now have "drunk rabbi at a Swedish roach hotel".











Creepy ape.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on January 06, 2010, 10:39:00 AM
DO IT! Great way to start the year.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on January 06, 2010, 12:23:50 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 04, 2010, 02:11:38 PM
I guess to supplant rattlesnake at a Thai wedding, we now have "drunk rabbi at a Swedish roach hotel".




Creepy ape.

I personally hope I'm never "Madder than a paleontologist at a Till Tuesday concert"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on January 06, 2010, 12:36:29 PM
Last night it was Fredericks' tone when he told Tom he didn't like shoes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on January 06, 2010, 02:47:14 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on January 06, 2010, 12:23:50 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 04, 2010, 02:11:38 PM
I guess to supplant rattlesnake at a Thai wedding, we now have "drunk rabbi at a Swedish roach hotel".




Creepy ape.

I personally hope I'm never "Madder than a paleontologist at a Till Tuesday concert"
Excuse me, "More annoyed than a paleontologist at a Till Tuesday concert"  (I should show some respect to that delivery guy).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 06, 2010, 04:55:19 PM
"No, I can't fly without my hat!" .. that whole sequence is still pretty good. is that the same bit where Debi Mazar refuses to wash up all the coke paraphenalia 'cause it fucks with her nails?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on January 06, 2010, 08:26:53 PM
Here's the LA Times article that Patton mentioned.

http://kenlevine.blogspot.com/2008/03/gallagher-es-muy-mala.html
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on January 06, 2010, 08:59:25 PM
Katonah?  The town where I experienced my first passion--or what passed as such at age twelve (viz., a chaste hand resting briefly on an unnecessarily corseted burgeoning breast). 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 06, 2010, 09:24:20 PM
Quote from: Sarah on January 06, 2010, 08:59:25 PM
Katonah?  The town where I experienced my first passion--or what passed as such at age twelve (viz., a chaste hand resting briefly on an unnecessarily corseted burgeoning breast). 


Oh, my goodness!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on January 06, 2010, 09:30:30 PM
Don't worry--the hand belonged to a fourteen-year-old, so the anecdote is within the limits of PG-13.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on January 06, 2010, 10:06:28 PM
...What's on your miiiiiiind, Salman?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 08, 2010, 03:24:19 AM
Tom's description of the pizzeria was so hilariously accurate of damn near every pizzeria everywhere.  And finishing it off with...

"... and you drink the soda from that weird cup in that part of the store, with the crushed ice that no one likes." 

was just priceless.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on January 08, 2010, 06:50:42 AM
FOUR MELONS
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat K on January 08, 2010, 10:21:09 AM
Quote from: JustNicole on January 06, 2010, 10:39:00 AM
DO IT! Great way to start the year.

Don't talk about it!

DO IT!!

DO IT!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 08, 2010, 10:21:48 AM
Quote from: Pat K on January 08, 2010, 10:21:09 AM
Quote from: JustNicole on January 06, 2010, 10:39:00 AM
DO IT! Great way to start the year.

Don't talk about it!

DO IT!!

DO IT!!!


AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat K on January 08, 2010, 11:17:59 AM
Quote from: samir on January 06, 2010, 08:26:53 PM
Here's the LA Times article that Patton mentioned.

http://kenlevine.blogspot.com/2008/03/gallagher-es-muy-mala.html

This article is magnificent, by the way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on January 08, 2010, 12:10:10 PM
After reading that and the AV Club piece, it occurs to me that Gallagher might be a performance art piece.  Maybe Andy Kaufman?  This seems like his kind of stunt.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 08, 2010, 02:09:38 PM
If it's performance art, he's sure been keeping it going for a long time.

While on the Gallagher topic, I was reading a book about the Comedy Store and LA comedy in the 80s. When there was that labor dispute w/ Mitzi Shore about getting paid, Gallagher apparently said at the beginning of a meeting deciding whether to go on strike 'we need to remember one word here: compassion. Compassion.'

But then at the end of the meeting apparently he was chanting 'kill the c***' along with everybody else.

So, he's...compassionate.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on January 08, 2010, 04:15:20 PM
Quote from: thom on January 08, 2010, 06:50:42 AM
FOUR MELONS

This.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on January 08, 2010, 04:18:29 PM
thirded
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on January 08, 2010, 05:01:14 PM
"What was the most popular show on Comedy Central?"
"Tosh.0?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on January 08, 2010, 09:10:00 PM
Echoing the sentiment on "Do It." That alongside Tom saying, "I'm goin' in! I'm gonna start punching people in the face first! THEN we talk about it."

Oh man. Felt like lifting a car over my head and throwing it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Andy Harwoos on January 09, 2010, 09:54:46 AM
I didn't call or listen last week because of all the boxing i had left over from boxing day but I feel I was treated unfairly last time I called - my roman polanski/woody allen routine would have sounded less like a planned bit if I wasn't forced to say it in an american accent.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 09, 2010, 10:15:37 AM
Quote from: Andy Harwoos on January 09, 2010, 09:54:46 AM
I didn't call or listen last week because of all the boxing i had left over from boxing day but I feel I was treated unfairly last time I called - my roman polanski/woody allen routine would have sounded less like a planned bit if I wasn't forced to say it in an american accent.

Boxing?  As in: I'm gonna start punching people in the face first! THEN we talk about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Andy Harwoos on January 09, 2010, 10:21:14 AM
Boxing day is a glorious day which celebrates boxing of all kinds. You can box up your pressies or you can box someone in the face if that's your path.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on January 10, 2010, 05:31:05 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN1HO_LMh4k
Nice, Nick Flanagan!
Wanted to say "ass kicking", but someone in the comments section of youtube already used "ass kicking"-fricken people in the comments section of youtube. >:(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DS1077 on January 10, 2010, 07:43:40 PM
The loud, misguided claim that, much like "The Informant!", "Schindler's List" had an exclamation point at the end of its title.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pregnant Pause on January 13, 2010, 10:27:37 AM
Last night's show was great.

The increasingly insane Micky Dolentz stories are becoming a favorite, I especially enjoyed "Famstack" and "some kind of weird part dog, part ape, part party machine."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on January 13, 2010, 10:46:31 AM
I'm finally getting the time to stream The Best Show after too long not doing it, so last night was the first time I sensed that Jon really cracked Tom up... it was after a long amazing run on the movie script riffs, and then Jon told Tom "YOU... Fart!"  Then a pause. I could hear Tom gasping for chuckling air in the background just slightly, unless it was my imagination.

I treasure my S&W CD collections, but moments like the above are why I should have been streaming this show since forever, since I doubt these moments will make the cut. (unless there's a 500 CD box set planned)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on January 13, 2010, 11:07:59 AM
"The guy from Beck's band now plays with Farquar?!"

and TLS has an honorary doctorate from Southern Persia U.

those two parts made me chortle the most.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 13, 2010, 11:58:49 AM
Not a best, but Spike's line readings were actually creepier than the "YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS" guy(s).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 13, 2010, 12:22:15 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 13, 2010, 11:58:49 AM
Not a best, but Spike's line readings were actually creepier than the "YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS" guy(s).

O Master, it may not have been of your favorite calls, but it was one of mine.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 13, 2010, 12:26:21 PM
Frankie Goes 2 Hollywood's cover of "Born to Run" is an utter desecration of Bruce Springsteen ... which is A THING THAT I SUPPORT.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 13, 2010, 12:26:21 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 13, 2010, 12:22:15 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 13, 2010, 11:58:49 AM
Not a best, but Spike's line readings were actually creepier than the "YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS" guy(s).

O Master, it may not have been of your favorite calls, but it was one of mine.

Please, in the name of all things holy, never refer to me as your "master" again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 13, 2010, 02:19:54 PM
I thought Frankie's 'Born To Run' was kind of respectful...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on January 13, 2010, 02:56:16 PM
"my name is DICK"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: llcultjam on January 13, 2010, 03:21:31 PM
1- Tom's reaction to realizing Roman Polanski was responsible for the cold-shower-first-thing-in-the-morning quotation.

2- Tom claiming Timecode was the last movie he saw in 3-D.





Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on January 13, 2010, 03:37:54 PM
angry caller DICK was great. Tom left him on the phone just long enough for him to run out of steam and run through all of his material.

Spike's BDSM dialogue will haunt my nightmares, however. After 5 seconds, both me and The Wife were sticking our fingers in our ears and yelling LA LA LA I'M NOT LISTENING!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on January 13, 2010, 05:25:59 PM
The Best Moment of any radio program is any mention of Mike Bullard.

Bonnaventure, how did you forget Ralph Benmergui or Rita MacNeil?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 13, 2010, 09:39:47 PM
The Chipotle Hoverer.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on January 14, 2010, 12:16:51 AM
Wurster in studio is just KILLIN' IT lately
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 14, 2010, 05:20:50 AM
Quote from: todd on January 13, 2010, 02:56:16 PM
"my name is DICK"

"Every cent you draw is from the misery of others.  Know that.  KNOW THAT!!!" ~Tom Scharpling, droppin' science!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on January 14, 2010, 06:12:37 AM
Quote from: cavallone on January 14, 2010, 12:16:51 AM
Wurster in studio is just KILLIN' IT lately
I'm certain I've heard Spike on the line with Wurster before, but that was something else.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 14, 2010, 06:35:41 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on January 13, 2010, 03:37:54 PM
angry caller DICK was great. Tom left him on the phone just long enough for him to run out of steam and run through all of his material.

Spike's BDSM dialogue will haunt my nightmares, however. After 5 seconds, both me and The Wife were sticking our fingers in our ears and yelling LA LA LA I'M NOT LISTENING!

FOOLS !!!!! You and the Mrs. missed out on a very scintillating dialogue.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on January 14, 2010, 09:31:55 AM
Quote from: James W on January 14, 2010, 06:12:37 AM
Quote from: cavallone on January 14, 2010, 12:16:51 AM
Wurster in studio is just KILLIN' IT lately
I'm certain I've heard Spike on the line with Wurster before, but that was something else.

Was it the day of the gathering? The Karl visit? They talk about riding the subway, coffee shops and D.C.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on January 14, 2010, 12:12:19 PM
I think so, yes.

Re-reading my comment, I couldn't have obfuscated my meaning more if I'd tried. By "that" I meant "this most recent exchange", and by "something else" I meant "something ELSE!", as in "HIGHLY ENJOYABLE".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on January 14, 2010, 04:39:15 PM
I loved Tom silent gomping "It's Lar-".  Like the old days.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on January 14, 2010, 09:26:42 PM
Listening to Tom and Jon try to keep it together was killing me. I laughed out loud so many times at them trying so hard not to.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on January 14, 2010, 10:38:06 PM
Quote from: James W on January 14, 2010, 06:12:37 AM
Quote from: cavallone on January 14, 2010, 12:16:51 AM
Wurster in studio is just KILLIN' IT lately
I'm certain I've heard Spike on the line with Wurster before, but this most recent exchange was HIGHLY ENJOYABLE.

Fixed.
p.s. great use of the word "obfuscate."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on January 15, 2010, 11:48:00 AM
I was glad to hear them address the "Mickey Dolenz played a drum kit set up at impossible angles" issue. This used to drive the junior high me nuts:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Monkees_hangin_round.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 15, 2010, 12:03:45 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 14, 2010, 06:35:41 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on January 13, 2010, 03:37:54 PM
angry caller DICK was great. Tom left him on the phone just long enough for him to run out of steam and run through all of his material.

Spike's BDSM dialogue will haunt my nightmares, however. After 5 seconds, both me and The Wife were sticking our fingers in our ears and yelling LA LA LA I'M NOT LISTENING!

FOOLS !!!!! You and the Mrs. missed out on a very scintillating dialogue.


Spike, your role-playing really did send a chill up my spine.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on January 15, 2010, 06:02:36 PM
More Canned Heat humor, please.

(http://boxoffice.com/blogs/steve/canned%20heat%20photo.gif)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllisonLeGnome on January 17, 2010, 06:27:41 PM
Quote from: cavallone on January 14, 2010, 12:16:51 AM
Wurster in studio is just KILLIN' IT lately

I never end up posting in this thread because I don't even always get through the podcast before the next week's show, but... this. Absolutely.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bonnaventure on January 18, 2010, 12:42:16 AM
Quote from: amiright?? on January 13, 2010, 05:25:59 PM
The Best Moment of any radio program is any mention of Mike Bullard.

Bonnaventure, how did you forget Ralph Benmergui or Rita MacNeil?



Wait WHAAAT? I had no idea either of these people had their own shows. I had to wiki both to confirm you weren't yanking me. Bullard and Mercer are comedy geniuses in comparison to Benmergui Live and Rita and Friends.

I guess I forgot about Strombo, he does the closest thing to a late-night show in Canada.

I'm glad Tom dropped me when Wurster showed up, because when he said "Alan Thicke" being the master, I probably would have started crying out of joy. I had no idea who Alan Thicke was until Douglas Coupland's jPod became a television show on the CBC...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux1mkeDfE54

Specifically at the 1:20 mark.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on January 18, 2010, 03:26:44 AM
I'm really late on this as I'm just catching up, but I have to say Wally Wackaman (or Wackyman?)/Z-Man was pretty amazing. He meshed with the show so well and made me laugh a lot. I hope he gets back into the studio again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 18, 2010, 08:34:39 AM
Quote from: orator on January 18, 2010, 03:26:44 AM
I hope he gets back into the studio again.


Listen tomorrow night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on January 18, 2010, 02:49:16 PM
I was in the cold cut aisle of the supermarket when I guffawed really loudly at caller "Dick" announcing his name (and Tom's reaction) on last week's show.

The couple nearby, perusing bacon products or something, gave me a weird look.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on January 18, 2010, 03:13:39 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 14, 2010, 06:35:41 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on January 13, 2010, 03:37:54 PM
angry caller DICK was great. Tom left him on the phone just long enough for him to run out of steam and run through all of his material.

Spike's BDSM dialogue will haunt my nightmares, however. After 5 seconds, both me and The Wife were sticking our fingers in our ears and yelling LA LA LA I'M NOT LISTENING!

FOOLS !!!!! You and the Mrs. missed out on a very scintillating dialogue.
Spike, would you consider attending Herzog's film school then calling the show every week to report on, I dunno, how you and Werner are getting on?   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on January 19, 2010, 10:54:59 PM
"All right boys, shut up."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on January 19, 2010, 11:15:25 PM
Best and worst moment was Tom screaming at them. It was hilarious but scary like when Bender spilled paint in the garage.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chuck from cedar rapids on January 19, 2010, 11:16:17 PM
Tom critiquing the Wally and H-Man was fantastic. It was borderline insanity. To echo Pastor Josh's sentiments, "SHUT UP!".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 19, 2010, 11:18:06 PM
Quote from: chuck from cedar rapids on January 19, 2010, 11:16:17 PM
Tim critiquing the Wally and H-Man was fantastic. It was borderline insanity. To echo Pastor Josh's sentiments, "SHUT UP!".

Tim? from Queens?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chuck from cedar rapids on January 19, 2010, 11:21:35 PM
Quote from: fonpr on January 19, 2010, 11:18:06 PM
Quote from: chuck from cedar rapids on January 19, 2010, 11:16:17 PM
Tim critiquing the Wally and H-Man was fantastic. It was borderline insanity. To echo Pastor Josh's sentiments, "SHUT UP!".

Tim? from Queens?

Nope, that was a typo. It has been corrected.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on January 20, 2010, 12:47:44 AM
Jon Auer was fantastic!  I've loved the Posies for 15 years give or take, and it was tremendous to hear Mr. Auer talking and playing on the air.  I really hope he comes back.

Wally Wackiman was good too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Raffy on January 20, 2010, 02:56:37 AM
Very disappointed with Tom picking the H-Man over Wally. As we have seen there's always a chance for Wally to regain his position as the protege`. Any thoughts on Terry T's suggestion of pairing them together? Could be a classic pairing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Edward J Grug III on January 20, 2010, 04:01:09 AM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/tedprior/im-with-wackiman.png)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The H-Man on January 20, 2010, 04:03:57 AM
Quote from: Edward J Grug III on January 20, 2010, 04:01:09 AM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/tedprior/im-with-wackiman.png)

did you draw that?  It's awesome.  I know it shows your support for Wally, but I think that's really great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Edward J Grug III on January 20, 2010, 04:07:58 AM
I did and thanks!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on January 20, 2010, 06:57:07 AM
"These Charming Men" made me laugh so hard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kiemzi on January 20, 2010, 07:38:49 AM
"These Charming Men" & "Flock of Sea-Gals" was hilarious. I think I laughed the hardest when Tom started raging out during his critique, though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chris v on January 20, 2010, 09:15:03 AM
"H-man, I just Chocolate Factory'd you."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on January 20, 2010, 09:44:06 AM
Quote from: The H-Man on January 20, 2010, 04:03:57 AM
did you draw that?  It's awesome.  I know it shows your support for Wally, but I think that's really great.

Seconded. I like your profile picture, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on January 20, 2010, 09:58:42 AM
I was fascinated by Fredericks reaching across the aisle to embrace all of puppetkind, wistfully noting that a lack of a bottom half means that puppets "don't have to deal with lust." There may be a future Lighthouse Confessions moment brewing there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chuck from cedar rapids on January 20, 2010, 10:20:12 AM
Quote from: chris v on January 20, 2010, 09:15:03 AM
"H-man, I just Chocolate Factory'd you."


Did anyone else think this was going to be an R. Kelly reference?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on January 20, 2010, 10:40:35 AM
Mike had a good time out in the phone room, judging by his constant laffing. I enjoyed that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 20, 2010, 11:38:56 AM
Quote from: Martin on January 20, 2010, 10:40:35 AM
Mike had a good time out in the phone room, judging by his constant laffing. I enjoyed that.

I always like hearing Mike laff, it's good punctuation, especially on heave hos - I don't always hear  unless I"m listening to the podcast later on thru my headphones.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 20, 2010, 02:31:16 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 20, 2010, 11:38:56 AM
Quote from: Martin on January 20, 2010, 10:40:35 AM
Mike had a good time out in the phone room, judging by his constant laffing. I enjoyed that.

I always like hearing Mike laff, it's good punctuation, especially on heave hos - I don't always hear  unless I"m listening to the podcast later on thru my headphones.

Ha, I am just now listening to the show off of WFMU & I"m nearly at the end ... Mike sounds like he's being transported!

And Tom's dressing down? It reminds me of Bob Odenkirk on Mr Show when he would snap. Love it.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: llcultjam on January 20, 2010, 02:41:40 PM
Did anybody else think the inarticulate guy who was trying to tell H-Man to speak with conviction ("like Glenn Beck") last night sounded like Fred from Queens from a few years back? that junkie....I mean, alleged junkie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 20, 2010, 02:43:00 PM
Oh, and I love all the SCTV references that have been creeping up recently ... this week it was Tom calling the H-Man Stephen Seely -that made me laugh, and then I think there was a reference to Sid Dithers a few shows back (w/PFT on the phone maybe?) "did you drove or did you flew?"

Awesome!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on January 20, 2010, 02:47:49 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 20, 2010, 11:38:56 AM
Quote from: Martin on January 20, 2010, 10:40:35 AM
Mike had a good time out in the phone room, judging by his constant laffing. I enjoyed that.

I always like hearing Mike laff, it's good punctuation, especially on heave hos - I don't always hear  unless I"m listening to the podcast later on thru my headphones.

The show really is better on headphones. Until I started listening on my big over-the-ear headphones I didn't realize that Tom wasn't talking to himself, he was talking to Mike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on January 20, 2010, 04:06:46 PM
Quote from: Wes on January 20, 2010, 09:58:42 AM
I was fascinated by Fredericks reaching across the aisle to embrace all of puppetkind, wistfully noting that a lack of a bottom half means that puppets "don't have to deal with lust." There may be a future Lighthouse Confessions moment brewing there.

Yeah, fonpr let out a big sigh last night during that call. I'd be interested to know what he was thinking.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bonnaventure on January 20, 2010, 07:23:11 PM
I apologize for my comment regarding Drinnin/Jernin, he's just been blowing it a lot recently and it slipped out, I should know better than to put down fellow FOTs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Edward J Grug III on January 20, 2010, 07:30:47 PM
Quote from: JustNicole on January 20, 2010, 09:44:06 AM
Quote from: The H-Man on January 20, 2010, 04:03:57 AM
did you draw that?  It's awesome.  I know it shows your support for Wally, but I think that's really great.

Seconded. I like your profile picture, too.

Thanks!

I am an old hand at drawing puppets:

http://www.topshelfcomix.com/ts2.0/love_puppets_ch1/1

And, if anyone's interested, here's one of my current comic projects (no puppets yet, though the writer and I are thinking of building puppets of the characters...):

http://www.gloriousbounty.com/
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on January 20, 2010, 10:43:31 PM
Quote from: Raffy on January 20, 2010, 02:56:37 AM
Very disappointed with Tom picking the H-Man over Wally. As we have seen there's always a chance for Wally to regain his position as the protege`.

I agree, Raffy.  H-Man seems to have a heavy school load - if and when he does eventually take over the show, can we really trust him to show up every Tues. at 8:00, or will we see a lot of fill-in shows?  Wally, on the other hand (get it?), I mean, what does a puppet have going on?  He probably lounges around all day in his pyjamas.  He may have to get the odd eye sewn on, or maybe the occasional lint brushing, but otherwise... 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 20, 2010, 10:53:53 PM
Quote from: ben on January 20, 2010, 12:47:44 AM
Jon Auer was fantastic!  I've loved the Posies for 15 years give or take, and it was tremendous to hear Mr. Auer talking and playing on the air.  I really hope he comes back.

Wally Wackiman was good too.

It was nice that Jon Auer decided to hang out for the duration of the show ... I liked the occasional moments when he'd try and mentally process all the insanity occurring right in front of him. The Wackiman/H-man showdown was great, but Auer's presence made it even better.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on January 20, 2010, 11:01:09 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on January 20, 2010, 10:43:31 PM
Quote from: Raffy on January 20, 2010, 02:56:37 AM
Very disappointed with Tom picking the H-Man over Wally. As we have seen there's always a chance for Wally to regain his position as the protege`.

I agree, Raffy.  H-Man seems to have a heavy school load - if and when he does eventually take over the show, can we really trust him to show up every Tues. at 8:00, or will we see a lot of fill-in shows?  Wally, on the other hand (get it?), I mean, what does a puppet have going on?  He probably lounges around all day in his pyjamas.  He may have to get the odd eye sewn on, or maybe the occasional lint brushing, but otherwise... 

Hopefully H-man will have a few PhDs by the time Tom decides to give it up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The H-Man on January 20, 2010, 11:26:25 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on January 20, 2010, 11:01:09 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on January 20, 2010, 10:43:31 PM
Quote from: Raffy on January 20, 2010, 02:56:37 AM
Very disappointed with Tom picking the H-Man over Wally. As we have seen there's always a chance for Wally to regain his position as the protege`.

I agree, Raffy.  H-Man seems to have a heavy school load - if and when he does eventually take over the show, can we really trust him to show up every Tues. at 8:00, or will we see a lot of fill-in shows?  Wally, on the other hand (get it?), I mean, what does a puppet have going on?  He probably lounges around all day in his pyjamas.  He may have to get the odd eye sewn on, or maybe the occasional lint brushing, but otherwise... 

Hopefully H-man will have a few PhDs by the time Tom decides to give it up.

Yeah, Tom's not going to be leaving the show anytime soon.  Also, I'm already in my second semester of my junior year, so after a year and a half, i'll be out of college and won't have a "heavy school load."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on January 21, 2010, 03:43:23 AM
I loved Tom's whole critique.

"SHUT UP!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on January 21, 2010, 09:32:15 AM
BEST: Tom yelling SHUT UP.

WORST: Bonaventure, that sack of pig shit, calling out Jurnin. Jurnin has called the show 25 times and never completed a thought. I find this hilarious. What's Bonaventure done, huh? HUH?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 21, 2010, 12:38:25 PM
 Thank goodness. The human being won out over the puppet. It is the way it should be. It is unfortunate I fell asleep during the H-Man segment. I'm five years away from being elderly. I don't have that kind of energy anymore.      


MY 100TH POST, MY PETS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on January 21, 2010, 12:50:02 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 21, 2010, 12:38:25 PM
Thank goodness. The human being won out over the puppet. It is the way it should be. It is unfortunate I fell asleep during the H-Man segment. I'm five years away from being elderly. I don't that kind of energy anymore.      


MY 100TH POST, MY PETS.

You don't what that kind of energy, Spike?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat K on January 21, 2010, 01:23:37 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 21, 2010, 12:38:25 PM
Thank goodness. The human being won out over the puppet. It is the way it should be. It is unfortunate I fell asleep during the H-Man segment. I'm five years away from being elderly. I don't have that kind of energy anymore.      


MY 100TH POST, MY PETS.


But Spike, you're aware that the H-Man is (I'm guessing?) under 25? Does this mean that you're granting an exception to your "children under 25" rule in his case?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 21, 2010, 01:49:18 PM
Quote from: Pat K on January 21, 2010, 01:23:37 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 21, 2010, 12:38:25 PM
Thank goodness. The human being won out over the puppet. It is the way it should be. It is unfortunate I fell asleep during the H-Man segment. I'm five years away from being elderly. I don't have that kind of energy anymore.      


MY 100TH POST, MY PETS.


But Spike, you're aware that the H-Man is (I'm guessing?) under 25? Does this mean that you're granting an exception to your "children under 25" rule in his case?



Not really. H-Man has to be properly supervised, as all children should be, until he turns 25. When he turns 25, then he can take over.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on January 21, 2010, 01:54:37 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 21, 2010, 01:49:18 PM
Quote from: Pat K on January 21, 2010, 01:23:37 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 21, 2010, 12:38:25 PM
Thank goodness. The human being won out over the puppet. It is the way it should be. It is unfortunate I fell asleep during the H-Man segment. I'm five years away from being elderly. I don't have that kind of energy anymore.      


MY 100TH POST, MY PETS.


But Spike, you're aware that the H-Man is (I'm guessing?) under 25? Does this mean that you're granting an exception to your "children under 25" rule in his case?



Not really. H-Man has to be properly supervised, as all children should be, until he turns 25. When he turns 25, then he can take over.

Is this from the new book you're working on 'Way of the Spike'?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on January 21, 2010, 02:16:26 PM
Quote from: The H-Man on January 20, 2010, 11:26:25 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on January 20, 2010, 11:01:09 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on January 20, 2010, 10:43:31 PM
Quote from: Raffy on January 20, 2010, 02:56:37 AM
Very disappointed with Tom picking the H-Man over Wally. As we have seen there's always a chance for Wally to regain his position as the protege`.

I agree, Raffy.  H-Man seems to have a heavy school load - if and when he does eventually take over the show, can we really trust him to show up every Tues. at 8:00, or will we see a lot of fill-in shows?  Wally, on the other hand (get it?), I mean, what does a puppet have going on?  He probably lounges around all day in his pyjamas.  He may have to get the odd eye sewn on, or maybe the occasional lint brushing, but otherwise...  

Hopefully H-man will have a few PhDs by the time Tom decides to give it up.

Yeah, Tom's not going to be leaving the show anytime soon.  Also, I'm already in my second semester of my junior year, so after a year and a half, i'll be out of college and won't have a "heavy school load."
Yeah, but I'm hearing rumors that you're doing a PhD.  Until I hear word of the puppet going for his PhD, I stand by my post.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat K on January 21, 2010, 02:52:57 PM
Incidentally, my favorite moment of the show? Tom barking over H-Man and WW's increasingly-animated crosstalk: "But. But. But. BUT. BUT. BUT! BUT! BUT!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ian on January 21, 2010, 03:31:25 PM
henry chunklet seems like just a tad kinda a total jerk
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on January 21, 2010, 06:20:21 PM
fave moment of the show was Tom The Drillmaster -- that whole last section, HMan and Wally included.

PS the henry thing was awkward, although I inferred he was feeling bad about his fallout with Jay -- which I admittedly know nothing about if it weren't for Tom bringing up the issue of a fallout this past Tuesday.  That said, while it's noble to sell off own's collector stuff for charity, it was still a plug of some sort, ya know?

if you want to do good, the last thing you need to do is prove how charitable you are to the world i.e. The Anti-Bono Corollary.  Anyway, don't want to sidetrack the thread...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The H-Man on January 21, 2010, 09:44:28 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on January 21, 2010, 02:16:26 PM
Quote from: The H-Man on January 20, 2010, 11:26:25 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on January 20, 2010, 11:01:09 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on January 20, 2010, 10:43:31 PM
Quote from: Raffy on January 20, 2010, 02:56:37 AM
Very disappointed with Tom picking the H-Man over Wally. As we have seen there's always a chance for Wally to regain his position as the protege`.

I agree, Raffy.  H-Man seems to have a heavy school load - if and when he does eventually take over the show, can we really trust him to show up every Tues. at 8:00, or will we see a lot of fill-in shows?  Wally, on the other hand (get it?), I mean, what does a puppet have going on?  He probably lounges around all day in his pyjamas.  He may have to get the odd eye sewn on, or maybe the occasional lint brushing, but otherwise...  

Hopefully H-man will have a few PhDs by the time Tom decides to give it up.

Yeah, Tom's not going to be leaving the show anytime soon.  Also, I'm already in my second semester of my junior year, so after a year and a half, i'll be out of college and won't have a "heavy school load."
Yeah, but I'm hearing rumors that you're doing a PhD.  Until I hear word of the puppet going for his PhD, I stand by my post.


Well, seeing as I don't need a PhD. for my major of "Radio and TV Production" it looks like I'll be done with college in a year and a half.  Sorry to disappoint.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on January 21, 2010, 10:26:41 PM
Quote from: The H-Man on January 21, 2010, 09:44:28 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on January 21, 2010, 02:16:26 PM
Quote from: The H-Man on January 20, 2010, 11:26:25 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on January 20, 2010, 11:01:09 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on January 20, 2010, 10:43:31 PM
Quote from: Raffy on January 20, 2010, 02:56:37 AM
Very disappointed with Tom picking the H-Man over Wally. As we have seen there's always a chance for Wally to regain his position as the protege`.

I agree, Raffy.  H-Man seems to have a heavy school load - if and when he does eventually take over the show, can we really trust him to show up every Tues. at 8:00, or will we see a lot of fill-in shows?  Wally, on the other hand (get it?), I mean, what does a puppet have going on?  He probably lounges around all day in his pyjamas.  He may have to get the odd eye sewn on, or maybe the occasional lint brushing, but otherwise...  

Hopefully H-man will have a few PhDs by the time Tom decides to give it up.

Yeah, Tom's not going to be leaving the show anytime soon.  Also, I'm already in my second semester of my junior year, so after a year and a half, i'll be out of college and won't have a "heavy school load."
Yeah, but I'm hearing rumors that you're doing a PhD.  Until I hear word of the puppet going for his PhD, I stand by my post.


Well, seeing as I don't need a PhD. for my major of "Radio and TV Production" it looks like I'll be done with college in a year and a half.  Sorry to disappoint.

...and then you'll go to grad school and get a degree in protogeiology.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on January 21, 2010, 11:50:35 PM
Quote from: ian on January 21, 2010, 03:31:25 PM
henry chunklet seems like just a tad kinda a total jerk

why?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on January 22, 2010, 01:18:09 AM
Quote from: orator on January 21, 2010, 11:50:35 PM
Quote from: ian on January 21, 2010, 03:31:25 PM
henry chunklet seems like just a tad kinda a total jerk

why?
I have to say that Henry falls into the same category for me as that one guy from that band (please forgive my ignorance and vague information) that call in and just kind of go on and on without letting Tom getting a word in edgewise. Whenever I hear that it is one of them on the phone I will kind of groan inside my own head.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on January 22, 2010, 01:27:44 AM
Quote from: TacoSmith on January 22, 2010, 01:18:09 AM
Quote from: orator on January 21, 2010, 11:50:35 PM
Quote from: ian on January 21, 2010, 03:31:25 PM
henry chunklet seems like just a tad kinda a total jerk

why?
I have to say that Henry falls into the same category for me as that one guy from that band (please forgive my ignorance and vague information) that call in and just kind of go on and on without letting Tom getting a word in edgewise. Whenever I hear that it is one of them on the phone I will kind of groan inside my own head.

yeah, Corey Harris does kinda ramble a lot, doesn't he?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: big rudy on January 22, 2010, 02:02:46 AM
Quote from: orator on January 21, 2010, 11:50:35 PM
Quote from: ian on January 21, 2010, 03:31:25 PM
henry chunklet seems like just a tad kinda a total jerk

why?

I think he's an f-ing creep for calling right after Tom was doing a tribute to Jay Reatard.... after all his site has been shitting on Jay's memory since the moment it was announced that he died. He even wrote "RIP is short for "dead". There's no rest." What the fuck does that mean?!... so for him to come on and act all sad about Jay dying is two faced bullshit... It's great that he's doing an auction for Haiti, but that doesnt cancel out the shittiness of the negativity he spread over Jay's death.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bonnaventure on January 22, 2010, 02:40:41 AM
Quote from: todd on January 21, 2010, 09:32:15 AM
BEST: Tom yelling SHUT UP.

WORST: Bonaventure, that sack of pig shit, calling out Jurnin. Jurnin has called the show 25 times and never completed a thought. I find this hilarious. What's Bonaventure done, huh? HUH?

Pig shit? Really? I know I deserve a flogging, but the excrement of the unholiest of animals?

But I agree with the Chunklet thing. "Jay was a friend of Georgia" is that the only good thing he had to say? I could feel Tom getting into his flesh, but trying to stay strong as a flame out against Chunklet would be as self destructive as a Flame out against Tom and Jay would be for Chunklet. Weird business, I'm glad tom went civil and took the high road.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on January 22, 2010, 07:31:51 AM
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=61533697

Here's a great little video of Jay that MoS linked to in the chat.  Strange how eerily prescient his words at the end are: "I'm racing against time".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on January 22, 2010, 08:47:33 AM
Quote from: orator on January 21, 2010, 11:50:35 PM
Quote from: ian on January 21, 2010, 03:31:25 PM
henry chunklet seems like just a tad kinda a total jerk

why?

Have you read, say, .2 pages of Chunklet?  It's brutally funny, but about as mean-spirited as it comes. 

I just never trust dudes who are life-long critics without ever making music on their own. 

The call was genuinely tasteless (self-serving, even for altruistic means), and I'd expect no less!  So, sorta perfect in that way. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on January 22, 2010, 10:42:19 AM
damn so much drama in the indie rock/alt comedy world.


somebody write joke about Husker Du doing a drive-by on the UCB
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on January 22, 2010, 12:18:11 PM
Quote from: bonnaventure on January 22, 2010, 02:40:41 AM
Quote from: todd on January 21, 2010, 09:32:15 AM
BEST: Tom yelling SHUT UP.

WORST: Bonaventure, that sack of pig shit, calling out Jurnin. Jurnin has called the show 25 times and never completed a thought. I find this hilarious. What's Bonaventure done, huh? HUH?

Pig shit? Really? I know I deserve a flogging, but the excrement of the unholiest of animals?


Whoa whoa whoa, I didn't call you pig shit! Just the sack that pig shit comes in.

Plus, I was kidding. But think twice before you shit on the bad callers. Bad callers are infinitely more interesting then the polite and snoozeworthy callers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on January 22, 2010, 01:01:28 PM
Yeah, I don't read Chunklet and I didn't know he slammed Jay after he died. Nevermind.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 22, 2010, 01:03:27 PM
Quote from: todd on January 22, 2010, 12:18:11 PM
[ But think twice before you shit on the bad callers. Bad callers are infinitely more interesting then the polite and snoozeworthy callers.

Then why not describe them as interesting callers?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on January 22, 2010, 01:06:57 PM
Quote from: fonpr on January 22, 2010, 01:03:27 PM
Quote from: todd on January 22, 2010, 12:18:11 PM
[ But think twice before you shit on the bad callers. Bad callers are infinitely more interesting then the polite and snoozeworthy callers.

Then why not describe them as interesting callers?

Put a shirt on!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cutout on January 22, 2010, 04:01:43 PM
Every Henry call is somehow more infuriating than the last. Dude seems to have zero self-awareness.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 22, 2010, 04:14:44 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on January 22, 2010, 10:42:19 AM
damn so much drama in the indie rock/alt comedy world.


somebody write joke about Husker Du doing a drive-by on the UCB

Working on it!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on January 22, 2010, 04:26:38 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on January 22, 2010, 10:42:19 AM
damn so much drama in the indie rock/alt comedy world.


somebody write joke about Husker Dude doing a drive-by on the UCB

Fixed!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Maine Man on January 22, 2010, 04:38:35 PM
Tom yelling was awesome.
He reminded of Neidermeyer yelling at Dorfman in Animal House.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 22, 2010, 06:34:51 PM
Quote from: cutout on January 22, 2010, 04:01:43 PM
Every Henry call is somehow more infuriating than the last. Dude seems to have zero self-awareness.

And a seeming inability to let Tom finish a single sentence.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on January 22, 2010, 06:56:34 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 22, 2010, 06:34:51 PM
Quote from: cutout on January 22, 2010, 04:01:43 PM
Every Henry call is somehow more infuriating than the last. Dude seems to have zero self-awareness.

And a seeming inability to let Tom finish a single sentence.

That's his most egregious error, right there.  He always ALWAYS seems coked up. 

I love Tom's NBA allusion a few weeks ago.  Just because you love it doesn't mean you have to participate in it. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jim McGriddles on January 23, 2010, 12:23:56 PM
Just caught up with this week on a long bus ride yesterday. An amazing episode all around!  Jam-packed with goodness.

My favorite part was Tom's delight over Wally's "Come on, man."  There really is nothing funnier than an exasperated puppet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on January 24, 2010, 09:54:44 PM
I keep wondering if Wally Wackiman has seen this

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-yiyjSOjEI&feature=PlayList&p=6E588475ADC64FCF&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=4[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on January 24, 2010, 10:49:01 PM
From the January 15th show:

"We're at the U.S. Open. Tennis is afoot. Mickey's under cover. He's just chillin' in a Panama hat..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 24, 2010, 10:50:57 PM
While not claiming to be a Best Show scholar, I want to say that show was my favorite end to end.  Auer was a major asset.  His Hand in Glove reference early on to his covering the Smiths.  

Tom's tirade was wonderfully discomfiting.

Wurster's timing was perfect.

Wally was really great, for a puppet.

The pacing, the guests, the music.

And the callers.  Cojones guy!  The woman's request for the Morrisey imitation.  The positive-puppet lady.

Then the shocking outcome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 25, 2010, 06:46:04 AM
Auer really was a perfect fit. I always enjoy the guys who lay back a little, picking their spots, more than the guys that are clearly hot to get some quota of zingers in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 25, 2010, 06:49:02 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 25, 2010, 06:46:04 AM
Auer really was a perfect fit. I always enjoy the guys who lay back a little, picking their spots, more than the guys that are clearly hot to get some quota of zingers in.

  HEY!!!  ;)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 25, 2010, 11:30:41 AM
Last time I read Chunklet I thought 'wow, this guy is just burned out on music. He needs to find something else to do.'

I thought Jon Auer was a great guest also.

Also a high-point: Tom giving the puppet and the H-man the what-for.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on January 25, 2010, 02:05:50 PM
Henry Owings (aka worst caller in best show history) reminds me of myself as a teenager. I guess that's the age where you first are able to kinda-sorta understand music and art. If you're a low self-esteem, self-loathing twerp, you're insecure about your own ability to do this. So any time you understand something, it means it must be shitty.

"Hey, you know what? Band A sounds a little bit like Band B! THEREFORE I HATE THEM."
"Hey, I think this character in the film is just there for exposition. HAHA I SEE THROUGH YOU, DIRECTOR! YOU SUCK!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan B on January 25, 2010, 04:56:55 PM
Someone recommend me some Posies records. Or at least a starting point.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 25, 2010, 05:32:03 PM
Quote from: Dan B on January 25, 2010, 04:56:55 PM
Someone recommend me some Posies records. Or at least a starting point.

I own two copies of Beating Up The Froster  or something very similar to that title.  The cover is yellow and green.  If I remember correctly.

"Easier to swallow and harder to spit out." = My favorite lyric, off the top of my head.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 25, 2010, 06:22:38 PM
Quote from: Dan B on January 25, 2010, 04:56:55 PM
Someone recommend me some Posies records. Or at least a starting point.

Frosting on the Beater is the only one I've heard and it's good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 25, 2010, 07:34:29 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 25, 2010, 06:22:38 PM
Quote from: Dan B on January 25, 2010, 04:56:55 PM
Someone recommend me some Posies records. Or at least a starting point.

Frosting on the Beater is the only one I've heard and it's good.

Love that title so much ... I don't know what I thought the Posies were like, but after I heard Auer on the show I think I was wrong. I had a different band in my head I think ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DS1077 on January 25, 2010, 08:53:15 PM
Re: Posies, I still think their best song is "I may hate you sometimes (but I'll always love you)", which is on their album "Failure".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 25, 2010, 08:58:04 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 25, 2010, 07:34:29 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 25, 2010, 06:22:38 PM
Quote from: Dan B on January 25, 2010, 04:56:55 PM
Someone recommend me some Posies records. Or at least a starting point.

Frosting on the Beater is the only one I've heard and it's good.

Love that title so much ... I don't know what I thought the Posies were like, but after I heard Auer on the show I think I was wrong. I had a different band in my head I think ...

Pixies?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ackbar on January 26, 2010, 05:35:04 AM
glad auer stayed the whole show. great guest
i also think that an h-man/wally combo would be the ultimate prodigy.. h-man as the insecure yet genuine straight-man & wally as the relentless wildcard puppet co-host.

(no offense intended on either of those descriptions btw)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ackbar on January 26, 2010, 06:02:10 AM
i was definitely caught off guard when tom interjected regarding jay reatard & chunklet..
after checking the blogpost discussed in this thread, i've got to say i'm a little disgusted

if you want to take the higher road & realize that a lot of things become meaningless at a certain point.. then remove the post in question & ensure you pay proper tribute on air! there's no reason you should be calling otherwise
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 26, 2010, 06:32:10 AM
My favorite part might've been when Tom whispered for Mike to help him during the Wally vs. Z-Man conversation/argument.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on January 26, 2010, 11:04:49 PM
BRYCE!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chuck from cedar rapids on January 26, 2010, 11:05:43 PM
Mike's conversation with Julie Klausner and his book review. Fantastic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 27, 2010, 09:55:05 AM
I have no idea why, but Julie and Tom's miscommunication leading to discussion of the Kool Aid man had me laughing hard.  If he's wearing a burglar mask, rendering him mostly black, then "You better *hope* it's the Kool Aid man.  Otherwise it's just this negative space coming after you."

Also, the Kool Aid man's black wool hat would be all wet.

Insane.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 27, 2010, 03:34:26 PM
The bit about when Laverne & Shirley moved to CA and Lenny & Squigley moved too - "wait, that's like a crime, right?" which led into how a bunch of those '70s shows sort of gave up all pretense of their being set in the '50s/'60s. Scott Baio's feathered hair, etc.

Jen Kirkman getting indignant about Fosse which led to the heave ho on the grounds that Tom had similar justification about Sherlock Holmes ...

I also loved Julie's whole interaction with Tom for the whole show ... lots of funny things like Good Mom, Fat Mom and the horrible vision of Billy Crystal and (I assume) Bruce Villanich riffing w/bagels - Carb Props, etc etc. She was just great.

Whoever pointed out that the Avatar people had that weird watery Matthew Lillard quality - that's dead on. I still haven't seen the movie. I got guilted into seeing Titanic and I still regret it, and I"m standing my ground.

Bicycle Seat - Mike's comment about it whether it was a Chekhov story or a Penthouse Forum story - just all of Tom's editorial groans when Mike was talking, so funny. Therese going "I feel like I should I apologize too"

Also, sorry about my Brenda Vaccaro 3-pack-a-day laugh on my phone call - I'm getting over a cold.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on January 27, 2010, 04:50:46 PM
Julie was hilarious the whole show. I couldn't stop laughing at "Cooks the" Books Dalton.

And Christina, your call was great. A lesser caller would have crumbled under the circumstances. The circumstances being Tom's Bruce Banner-like rage at Jen Kirkman's call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on January 27, 2010, 05:10:00 PM
"Hey chaps, let's call it the Racearound!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 27, 2010, 05:12:56 PM
Quote from: fonpr on January 25, 2010, 08:58:04 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 25, 2010, 07:34:29 PM

Love that title so much ... I don't know what I thought the Posies were like, but after I heard Auer on the show I think I was wrong. I had a different band in my head I think ...

Pixies?

Nah, I think I meant I had a more Cranberries happy-sound kind of band in mind.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 27, 2010, 05:22:10 PM
Quote from: TacoSmith on January 27, 2010, 04:50:46 PM
Julie was hilarious the whole show. I couldn't stop laughing at "Cooks the" Books Dalton.

And Christina, your call was great. A lesser caller would have crumbled under the circumstances. The circumstances being Tom's Bruce Banner-like rage at Jen Kirkman's call.

Julie really was funny as hell, and rolled with pretty much everything that happened. I hope she comes back, and I actually am really looking forward to the day when Jen Kirkman comes to the studio, whenever that may be ... I think she'll be just as good.

... and thanks! I just tried to ride out the rage like you ride waves. Plus, I figure if you get the heave ho, you get the heave ho. Not much you can do to stop it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on January 27, 2010, 07:17:05 PM
Last night, as Auntie phrased it to me on Twitter, was the breaking of my Best Show cherry.  I called in and got on.  Yup, got the heave and the ho, but that's the game.

The higher the heave ho ratio, the better the chance of getting on the air, so it's not really luck as much as persistence and, most importantly, SCIENCE.

Thank you Auntie and Erech for the moral support!

(and yeah, I could have been less awkward on my first call. One to grow on.)

(EDIT: also sorry for the digression. my call was not anywhere near a "Best Moment", lol)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on January 27, 2010, 09:21:43 PM
Quote from: TacoSmith on January 27, 2010, 04:50:46 PM
Julie was hilarious

+1, she could've NOT been funnier.


ps. // unless she had a puppet and did a bad Ed Wynn impression (puppets make great radio)



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on January 28, 2010, 12:38:52 AM
Quote from: mackro on January 26, 2010, 11:04:49 PM
BRYCE!

Yes!  Bryce making his crying cat noise was hilarious and adorable! 

I thought it was very cool!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on January 28, 2010, 12:55:22 AM
Quote from: ben on January 28, 2010, 12:38:52 AM
Quote from: mackro on January 26, 2010, 11:04:49 PM
BRYCE!

Yes!  Bryce making his crying cat noise was hilarious and adorable! 

I thought it was very cool!

I also really liked his Neil Armstrong and the mention of my favorite, Rex.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: llcultjam on January 28, 2010, 10:15:09 AM
Tom's impersonation of David Lander's character Squiggy on Laverne & Shirley..."Hello".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on January 28, 2010, 11:43:11 AM
Quote from: llcultjam on January 28, 2010, 10:15:09 AM
Tom's impersonation of David Lander's character Squiggy on Laverne & Shirley..."Hello".


You mean Squiggly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nicole on January 28, 2010, 01:32:57 PM
I am listening to this week's archive right now, and Tom back announced the opening music, but the music itself is not on the archive???? I usually listen to the archive as opposed to the podcast so it still has the music... Hope this isn't a new thing.... Anyone know what's up? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 28, 2010, 01:39:04 PM
 Oh, one more thing I liked: When Tom is introducing Julie, throwing out descriptions and adjectives, and she prompts him "...legend..." drawing out the word all slow. Hysterical.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 28, 2010, 02:17:32 PM
Quote from: nicole on January 28, 2010, 01:32:57 PM
I am listening to this week's archive right now, and Tom back announced the opening music, but the music itself is not on the archive???? I usually listen to the archive as opposed to the podcast so it still has the music... Hope this isn't a new thing.... Anyone know what's up? 

The music it cut from the itunes podcast.  I do believe.

The WFMU pods do not have the music cut. Usually.

I do declare:  I may not know what I am talking about.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on January 28, 2010, 02:47:21 PM
Quote from: fonpr on January 28, 2010, 02:17:32 PM
Quote from: nicole on January 28, 2010, 01:32:57 PM
I am listening to this week's archive right now, and Tom back announced the opening music, but the music itself is not on the archive???? I usually listen to the archive as opposed to the podcast so it still has the music... Hope this isn't a new thing.... Anyone know what's up? 

The music it cut from the itunes podcast.  I do believe.

The WFMU pods do not have the music cut. Usually.

I do declare:  I may not know what I am talking about.

The music is never in the podcast because of copyright issues (I think), but if you listen to the show as a streaming archive, the music is still intact.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: llcultjam on January 28, 2010, 03:48:19 PM
Quote from: nicole on January 28, 2010, 01:32:57 PM
I am listening to this week's archive right now, and Tom back announced the opening music, but the music itself is not on the archive???? I usually listen to the archive as opposed to the podcast so it still has the music... Hope this isn't a new thing.... Anyone know what's up?  

Nicole -

Not sure what you mean. Which link on the archives are you using? I listened to the pop-up player for this week's episode and the music is still intact.

http://www.wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=34521&archive=58444 (http://www.wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=34521&archive=58444)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat K on January 28, 2010, 04:20:13 PM
I liked Julie's reaction to Tom masking her if she saw Avatar. She seemed so offended. It was the perfect reaction.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on January 28, 2010, 04:27:23 PM
nvr mind

someone will be furious if they read that
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on January 28, 2010, 08:47:33 PM
It was hilarious to hear Laurie, who kind of knew what she was talking about, and Tom, who had no idea what she was talking about, discuss Pit Preachers, something I know all too much about.

There are a set of itinerant and exclusively fire-and-brimstone preachers who travel around the campuses in North Carolina and scream at the students that they are going to hell for various sins, including wearing shorts (particularly if you're a lady), masturbation, fellatio, fornication, not believing in Jesus, you name it.

The most famous Pit Preacher (named for the two-foot-deep recessed area between the main cafeteria and the Student Stores on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus) is named Gary Birdsong.

Look him up and learn, people.  No, don't.  But Laurie, you should look him up.  He occasionally gets knocked around when he insults a football player's girlfriend.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 28, 2010, 10:33:53 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on January 28, 2010, 08:47:33 PM
It was hilarious to hear Laurie, who kind of knew what she was talking about, and Tom, who had no idea what she was talking about, discuss Pit Preachers, something I know all too much about.

There are a set of itinerant and exclusively fire-and-brimstone preachers who travel around the campuses in North Carolina and scream at the students that they are going to hell for various sins, including wearing shorts (particularly if you're a lady), masturbation, fellatio, fornication, not believing in Jesus, you name it.

The most famous Pit Preacher (named for the two-foot-deep recessed area between the main cafeteria and the Student Stores on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus) is named Gary Birdsong.

Look him up and learn, people.  No, don't.  But Laurie, you should look him up.  He occasionally gets knocked around when he insults a football player's girlfriend.




YOU ARE A FORNICATOR!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 28, 2010, 11:20:53 PM
We had something like 'pit preachers' at Clemson while I was there. A guy preached about how wine in Jesus' time was non-alcoholic. Once around Christmas several men picketed in front of the student Union carrying signs saying 'Santa Claus idolatry or Jesus Christ? You decide.' One of the guys noticed me laughing and pointed at me saying 'We know, boy! We _know_!'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bonnaventure on January 28, 2010, 11:28:42 PM
Julie Klausner's laugh is fantastic and made for a delight every time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on January 29, 2010, 12:57:32 AM
Julie Klausner was great. Also, Tom's lingering rage at Jen Kirkman.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 29, 2010, 09:04:43 AM
I am finally hearing the show via podcast. I loved how Tom ripped into 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad'. I read that book too, and it made me physically ill. The guy that wrote that book is a total fraud, and a jerk for throwing his teacher Dad under the bus.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on January 29, 2010, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on January 29, 2010, 09:04:43 AM
I am finally hearing the show via podcast. I loved how Tom ripped into 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad'. I read that book too, and it made me physically ill. The guy that wrote that book is a total fraud, and a jerk for throwing his teacher Dad under the bus.


Even before the scandal broke, when I read that book I kept thinking, "That never happened.  Also, that never happened.  Nobody said this.  Nobody said that.  No, he isn't.  That didn't happen, either."

Hey, if the guy's opinion is that his teacher dad was a loser, whatever.  But he should have written it as a parable, because it's complete bullshit cover to cover.  Also, the means he supposedly used to make money are nonsense and would be dishonest and immoral even if they weren't.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on January 29, 2010, 01:40:28 PM
Quote from: bonnaventure on January 28, 2010, 11:28:42 PM
Julie Klausner's laugh is fantastic and made for a delight every time.

Seconded -- I'm listening via podcast now, and her explosion of laughter when Tom went down the list of Jay Leno's Garage and got to the "Raceabout" was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on January 29, 2010, 01:45:48 PM
Quote from: Stupornaut on January 29, 2010, 01:40:28 PM
Quote from: bonnaventure on January 28, 2010, 11:28:42 PM
Julie Klausner's laugh is fantastic and made for a delight every time.

Seconded -- I'm listening via podcast now, and her explosion of laughter when Tom went down the list of Jay Leno's Garage and got to the "Raceabout" was great.

A friend of mine caught a ride in that car once... Once.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on January 29, 2010, 02:17:12 PM
Does anybody know what the caller who mentioned an article in a New Jersey publication (NJ Monthly maybe?) was referring to? Tom brushed off the topic. .
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nicole on January 29, 2010, 02:30:02 PM
http://njmonthly.com/articles/lifestyle/people/funny-business%20-%202.html

must be this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nicole on January 29, 2010, 02:31:30 PM
although that's from 07 so who knows..
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on January 29, 2010, 02:40:48 PM
Quote from: Spalding on January 29, 2010, 02:17:12 PM
Does anybody know what the caller who mentioned an article in a New Jersey publication (NJ Monthly maybe?) was referring to? Tom brushed off the topic. .

maybe this one, about the best pizza in NJ?

http://njmonthly.com/articles/lifestyle/people/celebrity-pizza-picks.html
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nicole on January 29, 2010, 02:57:38 PM
that must have been it.

they should have interviewed pizza's worst nightmare.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MikeInManhattan on January 29, 2010, 03:30:45 PM
Don't give up on ICP just yet. Slow Friday here at the salt mine.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/lambgravy/jugg.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: around the bend on January 29, 2010, 06:30:29 PM
best part: 911 jokes.  So funny!
worst part: holocaust jokes.  Too soon!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cutout on January 30, 2010, 03:42:40 PM
I've heard Tom mention Julie K before but was too lazy to find out more. I have to say, she was the funniest guest I remember in awhile (with stiff competition), a perfect comic partner for Tom. More please!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Amplituden on February 01, 2010, 06:48:51 PM
Julie Klausner was so great.
DO IT IN 2010!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on February 03, 2010, 01:42:00 AM
In the words of Henry Rollins, just do the thing.  I'm paraphrasing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: P.W. on February 03, 2010, 01:53:33 AM
I say take the drive to Totonno's. I haven't had much of a chance to ravage New Jersey apart from what's down the street from Maxwell's.

Favorite part of the article:

"You can get it with cheese and pepperoni, and they’ll warm it up in the oven for you." - Calvin Pace.

Yeah, well, I hope so. You act as if they're doing you a favor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Regular Joe on February 03, 2010, 08:43:52 AM
At first I thought I messed up my question for Matt Fraction, but as I listen back now I see he totally got it and gave some stellar advice I actually can use.

Great show, all around!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on February 03, 2010, 10:40:51 AM
While maybe not the best moment, the return of Purple Shirt certainly gets the "most unexpected moment" award.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on February 03, 2010, 02:50:14 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on February 03, 2010, 10:40:51 AM
While maybe not the best moment, the return of Purple Shirt certainly gets the "most unexpected moment" award.

I like Purpleshirt
between him and Matt Fraction two exceedingly pleasant guys
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on February 03, 2010, 09:08:43 PM
"One boot kick away from being murdered"

"Be sure to bring the unicycles into the bar"


(http://x818.com/junk/pipead.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kiemzi on February 03, 2010, 10:36:47 PM
it was right in the beginning, but i totally cracked up when Tom said, "you like apples, Mike?... good."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 03, 2010, 11:44:08 PM
1000 Pages of Cake 


("You eat it as you read it"!!)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on February 03, 2010, 11:49:59 PM
(http://www.stallonezone.com/zone/june07/z062407fraction.jpg)

This was the pic I saw that made me go "fuck yes!"

It's a very bossy shirt.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan in Chicago on February 03, 2010, 11:51:46 PM
I want to see Matt Fractions name on some music related action comics. Who knows, maybe even a few issues of "Hotel Fight Monthly"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on February 04, 2010, 01:42:55 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on February 03, 2010, 11:49:59 PM
(http://www.stallonezone.com/zone/june07/z062407fraction.jpg)

This was the pic I saw that made me go "fuck yes!"

It's a very bossy shirt.
When I saw the Mountain Goats in Portland back around 2005 or 2006, John Darnielle was wearing the same shirt. But in red.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on February 04, 2010, 06:36:46 AM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on February 04, 2010, 01:42:55 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on February 03, 2010, 11:49:59 PM
(http://www.stallonezone.com/zone/june07/z062407fraction.jpg)

This was the pic I saw that made me go "fuck yes!"

It's a very bossy shirt.
When I saw the Mountain Goats in Portland back around 2005 or 2006, John Darnielle was wearing the same shirt. But in red.

I once saw Darnielle wearing a "Listen to WASP" t-shirt. Maybe he just has a bunch of those with different band names.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 04, 2010, 08:34:52 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on February 03, 2010, 11:49:59 PM
(http://www.stallonezone.com/zone/june07/z062407fraction.jpg)

This was the pic I saw that made me go "fuck yes!"

It's a very bossy shirt.

Whoa!!!  Matt Fraction and I might have the same glasses!!!  And similar beards!!!

But he's definitely got a better head of hair than I do. :-\
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 04, 2010, 10:09:30 AM
I'm going to be honest, I never particularly cared for Matt Fraction's calls in to the show, and I'm not a big comic book fan.


In studio, I found him very charming, quick and with an outstanding sense of comic timing.  Which is a rarity.



Well done, MF*.



*Matt Fraction
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on February 04, 2010, 08:10:45 PM
I hear where you're coming from.  I'm indifferent about comics and related conversations, but the in-studio was cool.


It's weird that Tom's show comes up during phone sex (!?)
Somebody must talk to that girl a lot
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Professor Mudd on February 04, 2010, 08:51:16 PM
Quote from: cavallone on February 04, 2010, 08:10:45 PM
I hear where you're coming from.  I'm indifferent about comics and related conversations, but the in-studio was cool.


It's weird that Tom's show comes up during phone sex (!?)
Somebody must talk to that girl a lot

I assume that certain 'conversations' are cut short so he can tune into the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on February 04, 2010, 10:10:05 PM
I was a telemarketer for a while, and there was a certain type of lonely guy who would talk about anything with you, even if you were just calling to sell an internet plan.  I wouldn't be surprised if people called adult numbers just to talk about stuff.  Sometimes I'd talk to a guy for an hour or more about work, family, whatever. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on February 05, 2010, 10:40:12 AM
Was that a veiled confession, PJ? ;)

It will be interesting to see how this mystery unfolds over the upcoming weeks. Up front, I want to say it wasn't me. I've never called an adult phone service in my life. I guess I'm a visual guy. Don't judge!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on February 05, 2010, 10:57:29 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on February 05, 2010, 10:40:12 AM
Up front, I want to say it wasn't me. I've never called an adult phone service in my life.

Wait....Didn't we all hear differently during Julie Klausner's visit??
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on February 05, 2010, 11:11:37 AM
Check the record, gb. It wasn't me. I was discussing Julie's proclivities as a youth. You can also read all about it in her book, I Don't Care About Your Band.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 05, 2010, 11:37:45 AM
Wait, it's called Ghost Ghost Story?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on February 05, 2010, 12:46:28 PM
If you're willing to let us in on some of how the magic works, Mike, I think we'd all like to hear some details about how the call screening process went down when the Erotic Telephone Artist called in both times.

Quote from: Professor Mudd on February 04, 2010, 08:51:16 PM
Quote from: cavallone on February 04, 2010, 08:10:45 PM
I hear where you're coming from.  I'm indifferent about comics and related conversations, but the in-studio was cool.
It's weird that Tom's show comes up during phone sex (!?)
Somebody must talk to that girl a lot

I assume that certain 'conversations' are cut short so he can tune into the show.

Also, I'm just going to go ahead and name Professor Mudd as my lead suspect. I think we can rule Larry out, since the Erotic Telephone Artist said that she was told to "call into the show," not that she was told to call into "da show, dere."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on February 05, 2010, 01:11:11 PM
She basically explained how she heard about the show the same way she did on air, Wes. And that she really enjoyed the show. I thought it was such a good call, I put it through immediately. In retrospect, I probably should have reserved her for The Mike Show. She had a good voice and seemed very friendly (unlike some of the trolls I had to deal with earlier). I bet she's very good at her job. It's not my bag, but maybe I can pass along her digits on The Mike Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on February 05, 2010, 03:27:31 PM
I, too, thought Matt Fraction killed it in studio.

I was intrigued by the discussion of the likeness of Tony Stark in The Invincible Iron Man and resemblance to Burt Reynolds. Now, I wished that I had listened live so I could call in and ask if Tony Stark was based on the guy who plays Sawyer on Lost.

Compare:

http://thefaust.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/josh-holloway.jpg

to

http://creative.myspace.com/groups/_mcb/mycupojoe/week004/INVIM001008_col.jpg
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 05, 2010, 03:40:12 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on February 03, 2010, 02:50:14 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on February 03, 2010, 10:40:51 AM
While maybe not the best moment, the return of Purple Shirt certainly gets the "most unexpected moment" award.

I like Purpleshirt
between him and Matt Fraction two exceedingly pleasant guys

I quite liked all the unicycle talk. I ride a unicycle myself. All that talk just for me out of the whole listening audience. Nice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan in Chicago on February 05, 2010, 05:48:57 PM
Quote from: Wes on February 05, 2010, 12:46:28 PM
If you're willing to let us in on some of how the magic works, Mike, I think we'd all like to hear some details about how the call screening process went down when the Erotic Telephone Artist called in both times.

Quote from: Professor Mudd on February 04, 2010, 08:51:16 PM
Quote from: cavallone on February 04, 2010, 08:10:45 PM
I hear where you're coming from.  I'm indifferent about comics and related conversations, but the in-studio was cool.
It's weird that Tom's show comes up during phone sex (!?)
Somebody must talk to that girl a lot

I assume that certain 'conversations' are cut short so he can tune into the show.

Also, I'm just going to go ahead and name Professor Mudd as my lead suspect. I think we can rule Larry out, since the Erotic Telephone Artist said that she was told to "call into the show," not that she was told to call into "da show, dere."

Now I'm not a lady nor an Erotic Telephone Artist, but I think a call from Larry would probably be the thing that would either make me quit or stick with the job for life. "Watcha wearin' dere?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Professor Mudd on February 05, 2010, 06:16:46 PM
Frankly, I feel that erotic phone calls are for those that can't afford to hire a proper escort--then again, there is something attractive about the anonymity that those sorts of calls can provide (not to mention one's own health and well-being).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: P.W. on February 05, 2010, 11:02:43 PM
From the chambers of the corn silo in Marceline, Missouri, we get a glimpse into the sick mind of Prof. Mud.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on February 05, 2010, 11:59:05 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on February 03, 2010, 11:49:59 PM
(http://www.stallonezone.com/zone/june07/z062407fraction.jpg)

This was the pic I saw that made me go "fuck yes!"

It's a very bossy shirt.

Christina, I think we've discussed the fact that I too have a Listen to Black Sabbath tee. Mine is totally different than that one. How many could there be?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on February 06, 2010, 12:35:50 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on February 05, 2010, 11:59:05 PM

Christina, I think we've discussed the fact that I too have a Listen to Black Sabbath tee. Mine is totally different than that one. How many could there be?

Dang. I think I'm losing my memory - I'd forgotten!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 06, 2010, 06:47:30 AM
Yes, WE had that conversation too!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SayHelloBirdie on February 07, 2010, 02:10:04 PM
As others have said about Matt Fraction's in studio, it was very, very good among the best of the guests in terms of creative interplay with Tom, that idea of "glasses that are reading the thermal drifts of Axe body spray" was brilliant, not that we would really expect thing else from such a talented comic book author. Also the causal, well said and thought advice about getting started with writing seemed very genuine and kind.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on February 07, 2010, 07:45:19 PM
Finally catching up on the segments I missed last week (had to work after 5pm Pacific time i.e. 8pm EST, hence no Best show until mid-way through)   TALL DWARFS!  "Nothing's Going To Happen"!  Musically a best moment already.  And I was just going to write a review of the Stroke 2CD benefit for Chris Knox here there and everywhere.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on February 07, 2010, 08:36:26 PM
Mackro, listening to Superconductor?  I recently found one of their albums on a trip, huge heaviocity.  Also can't get over their cover of Song For Europe - insane!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on February 07, 2010, 08:54:52 PM
What kind of trip did you find their album, the physical kind I presume?  WINK WINK

I'm just curious how much of Vancouver is now made up of Superconductor and children?  Does Thighmaster's family now occupy Commercial Drive?  And we haven't even accounted for Kreviss.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on February 07, 2010, 09:10:07 PM
Sorry, don't know Thighmaster or Kreviss, but what about A.C. Newman's involvement in Thee Crusaders  - spiritually uplifting shit, no?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on February 07, 2010, 09:17:57 PM
Kreviss were the female super-rock group in Vancouver alongside Superconductor, who were mostly the male super-rock group.  Kreviss had their very pretty rocks, and they very rough and ugly songs.  I miss both bands greatly. 

Thighmaster was one of the members of Superconductor. 

I was just pondering the abundance of ex-Superconductor-Kreviss members in Vancouver today.. (similar to the Polyphonic Spree/Dallas thing)

Should really acquire Thee Crusaders stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on February 08, 2010, 10:17:42 AM
Quote from: fletcher munson on February 07, 2010, 08:36:26 PM
Mackro, listening to Superconductor?  I recently found one of their albums on a trip, huge heaviocity.  Also can't get over their cover of Song For Europe - insane!

I heard that cover on EFD's show sometime last year and really enjoyed it. I need to find a copy of it eventually.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Maine Man on February 08, 2010, 08:57:35 PM
Quote from: SayHelloBirdy on February 07, 2010, 02:10:04 PM
"glasses that are reading the thermal drifts of Axe body spray" was brilliant,
Agreed, along with the "They Live" reference.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Maine Man on February 08, 2010, 09:02:08 PM
Quote from: Peteski on February 03, 2010, 09:08:43 PM
"One boot kick away from being murdered"

Nice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Botts on February 09, 2010, 06:22:22 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on December 28, 2009, 08:09:28 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on December 28, 2009, 07:50:17 PM
Chubby Checker impersonation
I'll second that.

Can someone please tell me which episode this was??
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on February 09, 2010, 09:57:50 PM
I'm sure this has already been covered, but I've been catching up on the last 3 months or so of best show listening, and the January 12th episode had me in tears when Spike talked to the Horror Filmmaker (can't remember the character's name).  That was, I think, the BEST moment ever. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on February 10, 2010, 10:36:11 AM
I'm a sucker for anything Zach. He was great last night "I'll do something to ruin it." http://mccain2024.com

Also John Hodgman discussing the movie that he's in for SYFY (if it's real).

Also the entire show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on February 10, 2010, 10:54:11 AM
fudgebridge
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on February 10, 2010, 11:21:47 AM
6 hours of fantastic radio. Could be a top ten Best Show for me.

I actally had a good Bad Concert T-shirt story but I never called in because everybody else was so good. I came close to calling in during Paul F. Tompkins call ( have something to discuss with him) but once he and Tom started rolling, who would want to interupting that?

Wil (@BeTheBoy)'s Rolling Stones story at the end made for a strong finish as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on February 10, 2010, 12:16:57 PM
"I am gonna murder somebody...   just gonna murder somebody."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on February 10, 2010, 01:14:31 PM
"Larry, can you name one band I've ever played on my show?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on February 10, 2010, 01:43:33 PM
It was Nice to hear from Officer Tom. The archive show about their visit to the shooting range is a classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on February 10, 2010, 01:44:54 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on February 10, 2010, 11:21:47 AM
6 hours of fantastic radio. Could be a top ten Best Show for me.

I actally had a good Bad Concert T-shirt story but I never called in because everybody else was so good. I came close to calling in during Paul F. Tompkins call ( have something to discuss with him) but once he and Tom started rolling, who would want to interupting that?

Wil (@BeTheBoy)'s Rolling Stones story at the end made for a strong finish as well.

Thank you for the kind words about my call. I really enjoyed it too. Powerhouse show last night, that was 6 hours of non stop entertainment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on February 10, 2010, 01:50:24 PM
Quote from: Botts on February 09, 2010, 06:22:22 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on December 28, 2009, 08:09:28 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on December 28, 2009, 07:50:17 PM
Chubby Checker impersonation
I'll second that.

Can someone please tell me which episode this was??

My guess would be the show from the Tuesday previous to their postings. For more Chubby Checker laffs, search the archive page for "Chubby Checker."

True fact--I once had a "Tubby Chess" record, the same one the Eels sampled for the song "Novocaine for the Soul."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 10, 2010, 02:07:36 PM
Was Tom's Daddy the only Newbridge-related call?  I didn't hear the last hour.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on February 10, 2010, 02:55:37 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on February 10, 2010, 02:07:36 PM
Was Tom's Daddy the only Newbridge-related call?  I didn't hear the last hour.

yes, unless Patton adding to the legend of Mickey Dolenz counts
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on February 10, 2010, 06:51:33 PM
--BEST SHOW EXCLUSIVE----BEST SHOW EXCLUSIVE----BEST SHOW EXCLUSIVE--
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan in Chicago on February 10, 2010, 08:15:52 PM
Quote from: ScottP on February 10, 2010, 06:51:33 PM
--BEST SHOW EXCLUSIVE----BEST SHOW EXCLUSIVE----BEST SHOW EXCLUSIVE--

That whole Best Show Exclusive over the Ted Leo song, and the guy calling in after to make the air horn noises were incredible. Seriously had to pause the feed for a bit to recuperate.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 11, 2010, 06:12:43 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on February 10, 2010, 02:55:37 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on February 10, 2010, 02:07:36 PM
Was Tom's Daddy the only Newbridge-related call?  I didn't hear the last hour.

yes, unless Patton adding to the legend of Mickey Dolenz counts

Patton's call was a highlight ... the "vedic grunt" was a delightful addition to the Dolenz lore.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike A.D. on February 11, 2010, 10:44:02 PM

Did anyone else wonder who that professional radio host was that called in at about 2:31 into the birthday show?

Brett/Bret from Colorado: http://www.divshare.com/direct/10452598-d0c.mp3 (http://www.divshare.com/direct/10452598-d0c.mp3)


I remembered this DJ from the last time I was in Denver/Boulder.  Could it be?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnieUXXmrVI[/youtube]

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 12, 2010, 12:22:44 PM
I have to say, whoever wrote this "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" song has the worst feel for poetic analogy I've ever seen:

Every rose has its thorn (Cliche much? But OK)

Just like every night has its dawn (Wait, how is a dawn "just like" a thorn?  One conventionally symbolizes an end to suffering, while the other is a source of suffering that attends something pleasurable.)

Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song (But how is that "just like" a thorn or a dawn?  A cowboy is just a neutral term for a guy, there's nothing incongruous about him singing a sad, sad song.  Maybe he's sad!  Plus, is this even true?  I don't remember Roy Rogers singing any sad, sad songs.)

And then later on we get this:

Though it's been a while now
I can still feel so much pain
Like a knife that cuts you the wound heals
but the scar, that scar will remain

A scar as an analogy for the pain you still feel?  How lame is that?  Scars don't hurt.  They memorialize a pain that may be remembered, but is not still felt. And then two verses later, just in case we forget how unimaginative this guy is, he doesn't come up with another cliche; he revisits the cliche he just used:

And to see you cuts me like a knife

Dumbest member of Poison: This guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on February 12, 2010, 12:48:16 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on February 12, 2010, 12:22:44 PM
I have to say, whoever wrote this "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" song has the worst feel for poetic analogy I've ever seen:

Every rose has its thorn (Cliche much? But OK)

Just like every night has its dawn (Wait, how is a dawn "just like" a thorn?  One conventionally symbolizes an end to suffering, while the other is a source of suffering that attends something pleasurable.)

Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song (But how is that "just like" a thorn or a dawn?  A cowboy is just a neutral term for a guy, there's nothing incongruous about him singing a sad, sad song.  Maybe he's sad!  Plus, is this even true?  I don't remember Roy Rogers singing any sad, sad songs.)

And then later on we get this:

Though it's been a while now
I can still feel so much pain
Like a knife that cuts you the wound heals
but the scar, that scar will remain

A scar as an analogy for the pain you still feel?  How lame is that?  Scars don't hurt.  They memorialize a pain that may be remembered, but is not still felt. And then two verses later, just in case we forget how unimaginative this guy is, he doesn't come up with another cliche; he revisits the cliche he just used:

And to see you cuts me like a knife

Dumbest member of Poison: This guy.

This post is disrespectul.  I don't like it AT ALL.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on February 12, 2010, 01:29:47 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on February 12, 2010, 12:22:44 PM
I have to say, whoever wrote this "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" song has the worst feel for poetic analogy I've ever seen:

Every rose has its thorn (Cliche much? But OK)

Just like every night has its dawn (Wait, how is a dawn "just like" a thorn?  One conventionally symbolizes an end to suffering, while the other is a source of suffering that attends something pleasurable.)

Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song (But how is that "just like" a thorn or a dawn?  A cowboy is just a neutral term for a guy, there's nothing incongruous about him singing a sad, sad song.  Maybe he's sad!  Plus, is this even true?  I don't remember Roy Rogers singing any sad, sad songs.)

And then later on we get this:

Though it's been a while now
I can still feel so much pain
Like a knife that cuts you the wound heals
but the scar, that scar will remain

A scar as an analogy for the pain you still feel?  How lame is that?  Scars don't hurt.  They memorialize a pain that may be remembered, but is not still felt. And then two verses later, just in case we forget how unimaginative this guy is, he doesn't come up with another cliche; he revisits the cliche he just used:

And to see you cuts me like a knife

Dumbest member of Poison: This guy.

Can't really argue with all of that, and I can't say that I even remotely like that tune. But in all honesty, in that chorus, this "dumb" dude from Poison wrote an earworm that millions have memorized, whether they like it or not, in their musical memories forever.

That's gotta count for something.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on February 12, 2010, 01:43:25 PM
Also if one plunders the Poison catalog -- or, you know, like the entire catalog of all rock music ever -- looking for lyrical cliches, it'll be, as Tom Keifer might say, a long cold winter.

For the record, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," is good, but not even in the Top 10 of Poison songs.

I'll detail said Top 10* in a book due out in 2014.  Tentative title: The Encyclopedia of Pop Metal.  Forewards by Donald Dokken, Herman Rarebell, and Mac.  I hope to get blurbs from Lonn Friend, Riki Rachtman, and Kyle Kyle, the original Bang Tango bassist.

*"Ride the Wind" is #1!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on February 12, 2010, 02:19:52 PM
Quote from: Omar on February 12, 2010, 01:43:25 PM
Also if one plunders the Poison catalog -- or, you know, like the entire catalog of all rock music ever -- looking for lyrical cliches, it'll be, as Tom Keifer might say, a long cold winter.

For the record, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," is good, but not even in the Top 10 of Poison songs.

I'll detail said Top 10* in a book due out in 2014.  Tentative title: The Encyclopedia of Pop Metal.  Forewards by Donald Dokken, Herman Rarebell, and Mac.  I hope to get blurbs from Lonn Friend, Riki Rachtman, and Kyle Kyle, the original Bang Tango bassist.

*"Ride the Wind" is #1!

I just hope Daniel Bukszpan is involved in some way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 12, 2010, 02:57:49 PM
Quote from: Omar on February 12, 2010, 01:43:25 PM
Also if one plunders the Poison catalog -- or, you know, like the entire catalog of all rock music ever -- looking for lyrical cliches, it'll be, as Tom Keifer might say, a long cold winter.

Not untrue, but some might say that catalogs with toxically high levels of cliche are the work of, y'know, dumb songwriters.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 12, 2010, 03:57:03 PM
There is smart dumb, and there is just plain dumb.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Professor Mudd on February 12, 2010, 04:48:51 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on February 12, 2010, 12:22:44 PM
I have to say, whoever wrote this "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" song has the worst feel for poetic analogy I've ever seen:

Every rose has its thorn (Cliche much? But OK)

Just like every night has its dawn (Wait, how is a dawn "just like" a thorn?  One conventionally symbolizes an end to suffering, while the other is a source of suffering that attends something pleasurable.)

Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song (But how is that "just like" a thorn or a dawn?  A cowboy is just a neutral term for a guy, there's nothing incongruous about him singing a sad, sad song.  Maybe he's sad!  Plus, is this even true?  I don't remember Roy Rogers singing any sad, sad songs.)

And then later on we get this:

Though it's been a while now
I can still feel so much pain
Like a knife that cuts you the wound heals
but the scar, that scar will remain

A scar as an analogy for the pain you still feel?  How lame is that?  Scars don't hurt.  They memorialize a pain that may be remembered, but is not still felt. And then two verses later, just in case we forget how unimaginative this guy is, he doesn't come up with another cliche; he revisits the cliche he just used:

And to see you cuts me like a knife

Dumbest member of Poison: This guy.

Hello Mark:

I have to say, I respectfully disagree with your analysis of Poison's "Every Rose has Its Thorn". Bret Michaels is speaking to the constant nature of women--Every beautiful women can cause harm, and this is a universal truth in his eyes, thus the comparison to nights and their dawns (every night does indeed have a dawn), and every cowboy, presumably, has a sad song in their repertoire of songs about life on a cattle drive (Roy Rogers hardly being the traditional archetype of a cowboy and thus is a poor standard for understanding cowboy culture).

As far as scars: physical scars do not hurt, but Bret Michaels is talking about emotional pain. For anyone that has participated in psychotherapy can attest, emotional scars do indeed still hurt.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 12, 2010, 05:08:45 PM
Thank you for your civil tone, professor.  I don't want to hijack this thread so I'll just respond to two of your points and then bow out:

Emotional trauma can cause lasting pain, but I would say that referring to that pain as a "scar" is an inapt use of figurative language, since literal scars don't hurt.

And if you want to get literal about cowboy culture, not every cowboy even sings at all! Sad, sad songs or happy, happy ones. How about that, hah?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Professor Mudd on February 12, 2010, 05:13:09 PM
I would be shocked to discover a true cowboy that didn't sing any song.

Of course, cowboy is an incredibly vague word given all its connotations--There are actors, like Roy Rogers or John Wayne, that have radically altered the meaning of the word. I consider it an occupation--one who participated in the cattle drives when steer were taken to slaughter. Of course, by this definition I get into murky water as to whether or not truck drivers are modern-day cowboys (the answer is no. They are truck drivers).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Maine Man on February 12, 2010, 05:52:54 PM
"it's like eating vegetables without the discomfort."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on February 12, 2010, 07:51:30 PM
Quote from: Omar on February 12, 2010, 01:43:25 PM
Also if one plunders the Poison catalog -- or, you know, like the entire catalog of all rock music ever -- looking for lyrical cliches, it'll be, as Tom Keifer might say, a long cold winter.

For the record, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," is good, but not even in the Top 10 of Poison songs.

I'll detail said Top 10* in a book due out in 2014.  Tentative title: The Encyclopedia of Pop Metal.  Forewards by Donald Dokken, Herman Rarebell, and Mac.  I hope to get blurbs from Lonn Friend, Riki Rachtman, and Kyle Kyle, the original Bang Tango bassist.

*"Ride the Wind" is #1!

If Styx's "Renegade" and JBJ's "Wanted-Dead or Alive" are in there, consider 2 paperback copies pre-ordered!!

Don't rush it either, Omar. Too much haste was the downfall of Weirdos Exposed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on February 12, 2010, 08:23:15 PM
I did what the kids these days call a "mash-up" of one of the many, many great PFT moments on the episode. Enjoy! (http://www.zshare.net/audio/724973436158fea3/)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on February 12, 2010, 08:57:35 PM
I don't really know anything about rock music and I like that Poison song
good ballad
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 12, 2010, 11:12:21 PM
Just like evvvveeerrrryyy cowboy wrote a lame poem he read on the Tonight Show With Johnny Carson Evvrrrryyyy Roze has it's thorn!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chuck from cedar rapids on February 13, 2010, 02:39:10 AM
The Hodgman/Tompkins/Leo calls were to be fantastic but Patton's call was massive. The "Vedic Grunt" just took everything to the level though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 13, 2010, 03:09:27 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on February 12, 2010, 12:22:44 PM
I have to say, whoever wrote this "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" song has the worst feel for poetic analogy I've ever seen:

Every rose has its thorn (Cliche much? But OK)

Just like every night has its dawn (Wait, how is a dawn "just like" a thorn?  One conventionally symbolizes an end to suffering, while the other is a source of suffering that attends something pleasurable.)

Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song (But how is that "just like" a thorn or a dawn?  A cowboy is just a neutral term for a guy, there's nothing incongruous about him singing a sad, sad song.  Maybe he's sad!  Plus, is this even true?  I don't remember Roy Rogers singing any sad, sad songs.)

And then later on we get this:

Though it's been a while now
I can still feel so much pain
Like a knife that cuts you the wound heals
but the scar, that scar will remain

A scar as an analogy for the pain you still feel?  How lame is that?  Scars don't hurt.  They memorialize a pain that may be remembered, but is not still felt. And then two verses later, just in case we forget how unimaginative this guy is, he doesn't come up with another cliche; he revisits the cliche he just used:

And to see you cuts me like a knife

Dumbest member of Poison: This guy.

THESE ARE FIGHTING WORDS!!!

"This guy" that you're referring to is Bret Michaels. I will freely admit, he's not the sharpest tool in the shed, but he did go to my high school many years before me.

My teacher in 7th and 8th grade computer class was the father of Bret's childhood best friend.  Every year, he'd have the 8th graders make up an "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" graphic in computer class, then he'd have Brett sign each one of them.  I know people who still have theirs framed.

But yeah, the song is kinda dumb ;)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on February 13, 2010, 03:48:09 AM
Quote from: Professor Mudd on February 12, 2010, 04:48:51 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on February 12, 2010, 12:22:44 PM
I have to say, whoever wrote this "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" song has the worst feel for poetic analogy I've ever seen:

Every rose has its thorn (Cliche much? But OK)

Just like every night has its dawn (Wait, how is a dawn "just like" a thorn?  One conventionally symbolizes an end to suffering, while the other is a source of suffering that attends something pleasurable.)

Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song (But how is that "just like" a thorn or a dawn?  A cowboy is just a neutral term for a guy, there's nothing incongruous about him singing a sad, sad song.  Maybe he's sad!  Plus, is this even true?  I don't remember Roy Rogers singing any sad, sad songs.)

And then later on we get this:

Though it's been a while now
I can still feel so much pain
Like a knife that cuts you the wound heals
but the scar, that scar will remain

A scar as an analogy for the pain you still feel?  How lame is that?  Scars don't hurt.  They memorialize a pain that may be remembered, but is not still felt. And then two verses later, just in case we forget how unimaginative this guy is, he doesn't come up with another cliche; he revisits the cliche he just used:

And to see you cuts me like a knife

Dumbest member of Poison: This guy.

Hello Mark:

I have to say, I respectfully disagree with your analysis of Poison's "Every Rose has Its Thorn". Bret Michaels is speaking to the constant nature of women--Every beautiful women can cause harm, and this is a universal truth in his eyes, thus the comparison to nights and their dawns (every night does indeed have a dawn), and every cowboy, presumably, has a sad song in their repertoire of songs about life on a cattle drive (Roy Rogers hardly being the traditional archetype of a cowboy and thus is a poor standard for understanding cowboy culture).

As far as scars: physical scars do not hurt, but Bret Michaels is talking about emotional pain. For anyone that has participated in psychotherapy can attest, emotional scars do indeed still hurt.

Dear Professor,

It was not my analysis, but I did comment on it afterwards.

Additionally, people... I am quite literally shocked by the lack of your singin' cowboy history. Crack a country western encyclopedia much? Didn't think so.

The ultimate sad cowboy is Jimmie Rodgers, and actually one can hear his influences on "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." The super-pronounced southern drawl, the silly rhyming mechanisms, to the cheesy chorus... It's all there, and has been since cowboys began singing round the campfire.

Weird... I'm starting to see things in this song that I never had before.

Thanks, Tom. I think.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on February 13, 2010, 10:15:41 AM
Jimmie Rodgers wasn't a cowboy. He worked on the railroad. He was a brakeman, the singing brakeman. And there wasn't anything "silly" or "cheesy" about his music. He was one of the inventors of country music. Your ignorance is showing, son, back to the books.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on February 13, 2010, 10:19:22 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on February 13, 2010, 10:15:41 AM
Jimmie Rodgers wasn't a cowboy. He worked on the railroad. He was a brakeman, the singing brakeman. And there wasn't anything "silly" or "cheesy" about his music. He was one of the inventors of country music. Your ignorance is showing, son, back to the books.

He wrote some of the most moving, genuinely creepy songs ever ("Frankie and Johnny" and "TB Blues" being two examples).  A true blue artist, dead far too young of a wasting disease. 

I've been listening to a collection of his for the past two weeks and it honestly blows my mind.  Impeccable sounding recordings too, given the time at which they were recorded.   

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Nick F on February 13, 2010, 12:56:08 PM
Quote from: Ike on February 13, 2010, 10:19:22 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on February 13, 2010, 10:15:41 AM
Jimmie Rodgers wasn't a cowboy. He worked on the railroad. He was a brakeman, the singing brakeman. And there wasn't anything "silly" or "cheesy" about his music. He was one of the inventors of country music. Your ignorance is showing, son, back to the books.

He wrote some of the most moving, genuinely creepy songs ever ("Frankie and Johnny" and "TB Blues" being two examples).  A true blue artist, dead far too young of a wasting disease. 

I've been listening to a collection of his for the past two weeks and it honestly blows my mind.  Impeccable sounding recordings too, given the time at which they were recorded.   


I love the song Pistol Packin' Papa - it's so rude!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on February 13, 2010, 01:11:51 PM
Quote from: Ike on February 13, 2010, 10:19:22 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on February 13, 2010, 10:15:41 AM
Jimmie Rodgers wasn't a cowboy. He worked on the railroad. He was a brakeman, the singing brakeman. And there wasn't anything "silly" or "cheesy" about his music. He was one of the inventors of country music. Your ignorance is showing, son, back to the books.

He wrote some of the most moving, genuinely creepy songs ever ("Frankie and Johnny" and "TB Blues" being two examples).  



He didn't write Frankie and Johnny
that's an old American traditional about love and firearms (the way all our music should be).


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_and_Johnny_%28song%29
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on February 13, 2010, 01:45:17 PM
Right Said Fred announcing at the laundry:
"Be sparing with your soaps if you are lucky launderer at number ten! The only thing we want overflowing is DANCE!!!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Harpsichord on February 13, 2010, 03:08:25 PM
Paul and Tom have such great chemistry together.  If the sitcom they're making captures even half of it it's going to be great.

On a related note, didn't Adam Carolla have a Tower Air (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_Air) story as well? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on February 13, 2010, 08:31:38 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on February 13, 2010, 01:11:51 PM
Quote from: Ike on February 13, 2010, 10:19:22 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on February 13, 2010, 10:15:41 AM
Jimmie Rodgers wasn't a cowboy. He worked on the railroad. He was a brakeman, the singing brakeman. And there wasn't anything "silly" or "cheesy" about his music. He was one of the inventors of country music. Your ignorance is showing, son, back to the books.

He wrote some of the most moving, genuinely creepy songs ever ("Frankie and Johnny" and "TB Blues" being two examples).  



He didn't write Frankie and Johnny
that's an old American traditional about love and firearms (the way all our music should be).


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_and_Johnny_%28song%29

I stand absolutely corrected.  Sorry about that!  I'm most familiar (over 256 renditions?  Wow!) with his.  He did write "Waiting For a Train," which is great as well.  He was a badass dude. 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on February 14, 2010, 07:17:43 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on February 13, 2010, 10:15:41 AM
Jimmie Rodgers wasn't a cowboy. He worked on the railroad. He was a brakeman, the singing brakeman. And there wasn't anything "silly" or "cheesy" about his music. He was one of the inventors of country music. Your ignorance is showing, son, back to the books.

These sound like fighting words, son.

edit: Guess we should just forget songs of his that include "cowboy" in them, eh?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVjbqz6vZjg

I suppose this would be the appropriate time to break out in an extremely serious yodel and little end-zone dance.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on February 14, 2010, 07:43:43 AM
The internet connection at the hotel was terrible so I could only listen while I was on hold but I got to hear Julie's call! Which I loved :) Can't wait to listen to the rest when we get home, though. Weed party!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on February 14, 2010, 08:47:32 AM
Quote from: Ike on February 13, 2010, 08:31:38 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on February 13, 2010, 01:11:51 PM
Quote from: Ike on February 13, 2010, 10:19:22 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on February 13, 2010, 10:15:41 AM
Jimmie Rodgers wasn't a cowboy. He worked on the railroad. He was a brakeman, the singing brakeman. And there wasn't anything "silly" or "cheesy" about his music. He was one of the inventors of country music. Your ignorance is showing, son, back to the books.

He wrote some of the most moving, genuinely creepy songs ever ("Frankie and Johnny" and "TB Blues" being two examples).  



He didn't write Frankie and Johnny
that's an old American traditional about love and firearms (the way all our music should be).


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_and_Johnny_%28song%29

I stand absolutely corrected.  Sorry about that!  I'm most familiar (over 256 renditions?  Wow!) with his.  He did write "Waiting For a Train," which is great as well.  He was a badass dude. 




I don't know, I just happen to be really into that song. I came to it from the Sam Cooke version. I been collecting others over time and I'm now up to about 20. The Charlie Feathers 1956 Sun Demo version is now my favourite.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on February 14, 2010, 10:23:44 AM
I love all the Mrs. uh-Wiggins & Mr. Tudball references - not only last week but I think it came up one or two shows ago too. This was big laffs for me when I was like 7 or 8:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P2dbwrT_fQ&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]


I often think of Nora Desmond when I put on mascara in the morning too:

(http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs179.snc1/6733_122004553738_122004148738_2290571_1891485_n.jpg)


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on February 14, 2010, 10:55:50 AM
Quote from: Ike on February 13, 2010, 08:31:38 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on February 13, 2010, 01:11:51 PM
Quote from: Ike on February 13, 2010, 10:19:22 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on February 13, 2010, 10:15:41 AM
Jimmie Rodgers wasn't a cowboy. He worked on the railroad. He was a brakeman, the singing brakeman. And there wasn't anything "silly" or "cheesy" about his music. He was one of the inventors of country music. Your ignorance is showing, son, back to the books.

He wrote some of the most moving, genuinely creepy songs ever ("Frankie and Johnny" and "TB Blues" being two examples).  



He didn't write Frankie and Johnny
that's an old American traditional about love and firearms (the way all our music should be).


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_and_Johnny_%28song%29

I stand absolutely corrected.  Sorry about that!  I'm most familiar (over 256 renditions?  Wow!) with his.  He did write "Waiting For a Train," which is great as well.  He was a badass dude. 



The Merle Haggard version of "Waiting for a Train" (from his album of Jimmie Rogers covers) is tear-inducing stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on February 14, 2010, 07:46:24 PM
There has been some arguing on the past couple of pages of this thread but can we all agree that Tom's Cranberries renditions were smilarious or a real word that means funny?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan in Chicago on February 14, 2010, 07:58:31 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on February 14, 2010, 07:46:24 PM
There has been some arguing on the past couple of pages of this thread but can we all agree that Tom's Cranberries renditions were smilarious or a real word that means funny?

Of course. They were spot on. Some might say too spot on. I don't but some might.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 14, 2010, 08:08:39 PM
There's a famous review of a Cranberries album that is the single most vicious review I have ever read.  It makes Jim DeRogatis' review of Ryan Adams look like an official North Korean guide to Kim Jong Il's golf game.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on February 14, 2010, 08:11:24 PM
Quote from: Dan in Chicago on February 14, 2010, 07:58:31 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on February 14, 2010, 07:46:24 PM
There has been some arguing on the past couple of pages of this thread but can we all agree that Tom's Cranberries renditions were smilarious or a real word that means funny?

Of course. They were spot on. Some might say too spot on. I don't but some might.

Minor quibble: Tom sang "wonder" instead of "linger"!  I heard he re-enrolled in Rock School this weekend, so he should fill some gaps in his middle-1990s radio hits repertoire.  Danny Johns from Silverchair is a visiting professor this semester.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on February 14, 2010, 08:12:46 PM
I had a roommate that literally started everyday of the summer we lived together by playing that album with "Linger" on it. I moved out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on February 15, 2010, 02:43:48 AM
the fake instrumental records played during TV shows is called library music
some of the old stuff is actually pretty cool
(in fact Tom briefly plays some on his earliest show in the archive)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoLDra97M2E
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 15, 2010, 10:13:46 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on February 14, 2010, 10:55:50 AM
Quote from: Ike on February 13, 2010, 08:31:38 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on February 13, 2010, 01:11:51 PM
Quote from: Ike on February 13, 2010, 10:19:22 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on February 13, 2010, 10:15:41 AM
Jimmie Rodgers wasn't a cowboy. He worked on the railroad. He was a brakeman, the singing brakeman. And there wasn't anything "silly" or "cheesy" about his music. He was one of the inventors of country music. Your ignorance is showing, son, back to the books.

He wrote some of the most moving, genuinely creepy songs ever ("Frankie and Johnny" and "TB Blues" being two examples).  



He didn't write Frankie and Johnny
that's an old American traditional about love and firearms (the way all our music should be).


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_and_Johnny_%28song%29

I stand absolutely corrected.  Sorry about that!  I'm most familiar (over 256 renditions?  Wow!) with his.  He did write "Waiting For a Train," which is great as well.  He was a badass dude. 



The Merle Haggard version of "Waiting for a Train" (from his album of Jimmie Rogers covers) is tear-inducing stuff.

Maybe hard to believe, but Boz Scagg's version is primo too, in his pre-disco days.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on February 16, 2010, 03:55:59 PM
The 6-hour birthday show, finishing strong with some great stories and moments from the last hour or so--

 -- Paycheck's Dylan-fight story

-- Be the Boy's story about his dad and the "deep cuts" Rolling Stones

-- DJ Terre T [paraphrasing]: Larry D Perv, you say you enjoy my show. Can you name me one artist I've played?

    Larry:  Hole.

    Tom:  Goodbye.



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on February 16, 2010, 05:59:22 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on February 16, 2010, 03:55:59 PM
The 6-hour birthday show, finishing strong with some great stories and moments from the last hour or so--

 -- Paycheck's Dylan-fight story

-- Be the Boy's story about his dad and the "deep cuts" Rolling Stones

-- DJ Terre T [paraphrasing]: Larry D Perv, you say you enjoy my show. Can you name me one artist I've played?

    Larry:  Hole.

    Tom:  Goodbye.





All of the ones gravy boat just mentioned were great, but I think my favorite moment, which happened near the beginning of the show, was the Dania heave-ho. It's the sort of stealth hang-up that I love so much, when a perfectly pleasant conversation turns on a dime and the caller gets an absolutely undeserved heave-ho. This one was so sudden and unexpected that even Tom laughed about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on February 17, 2010, 02:03:25 AM
[quote author=masterofsparks link=topic=3693.msg146202#msg146202 date=1266361162
but I think my favorite moment, which happened near the beginning of the show, was the Dania heave-ho. It's the sort of stealth hang-up that I love so much, when a perfectly pleasant conversation turns on a dime and the caller gets an absolutely undeserved heave-ho. This one was so sudden and unexpected that even Tom laughed about it.
[/quote]

I like these too. They're super funny no matter what, but I think its kind of a deeper thing that gets exposed too... Sometimes Tom acknowledges it as such, sometimes he doesn't, and it is just The Way of Things.

Frankly, if you're ever afraid to call in, a call like this should make you less and not more afraid. The show is its own thing, and there's really nothing you can do to avoid the heave ho. This should free you from the constraints of being interesting.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Nick F on February 21, 2010, 12:44:47 PM
I really liked John Hodgman's call! Consistently humourous(with a British/Canadian 'u') and also informative.  The 6 hours really did race by.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on February 23, 2010, 11:03:56 PM
Can we talk about what happened with Matt Walsh and the lifetime ban on this week's best show? I missed it live.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chuck from cedar rapids on February 23, 2010, 11:04:44 PM
I loved the Tim & Eric call. Especially Eric using Tim's bugle consumption to describe the new direction of the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on February 24, 2010, 10:44:43 AM
I'm only about halfway through the show while I drive around plowing snow at work so I haven't heard Tim & Eric yet but those guys always deliver.

Does Tom get so angry about the swearing because it's perceived as a personal slight (I assume the family friendly nature of the show is stressed beforehand) or is it because things like that can get the station in trouble that it doesn't need?

On a more positive note this DVD sounds incredible. I always enjoy donating but this year especially it's going to be even more exciting. All I had to hear was Fredricks travelogue and I was in.

DO IT!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lanzo on February 24, 2010, 10:59:16 AM
Quote from: Bort on February 23, 2010, 11:03:56 PM
Can we talk about what happened with Matt Walsh and the lifetime ban on this week's best show? I missed it live.

He dropped an F-Bomb. That is all...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 24, 2010, 11:07:07 AM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on February 24, 2010, 10:44:43 AM
. . . or is it because things like that can get the station in trouble that it doesn't need?

This, I believe.  (Speaking of the verb "believe," the Olympic anthem on CTV includes the lyric "I believe in the power of you and I," and I cringe each time I hear it, which is about seventy million times a day.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bonnaventure on February 24, 2010, 11:24:53 AM
Quote from: Sarah on February 24, 2010, 11:07:07 AM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on February 24, 2010, 10:44:43 AM
. . . or is it because things like that can get the station in trouble that it doesn't need?

This, I believe.  (Speaking of the verb "believe," the Olympic anthem on CTV includes the lyric "I believe in the power of you and I," and I cringe each time I hear it, which is about seventy million times a day.)

I think it's a little of both, since if Matt Walsh said the F word on good morning america, he'd never work again, yet some people think it's fine due to the obscure nature of the show. Also, if WFMU get's a FCC fine, it cuts directly in to the pledge fund (I would assume).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on February 24, 2010, 11:27:08 AM
Quote from: bonnaventure on February 24, 2010, 11:24:53 AM
Quote from: Sarah on February 24, 2010, 11:07:07 AM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on February 24, 2010, 10:44:43 AM
. . . or is it because things like that can get the station in trouble that it doesn't need?

This, I believe.  (Speaking of the verb "believe," the Olympic anthem on CTV includes the lyric "I believe in the power of you and I," and I cringe each time I hear it, which is about seventy million times a day.)

I think it's a little of both, since if Matt Walsh said the F word on good morning america, he'd never work again, yet some people think it's fine due to the obscure nature of the show. Also, if WFMU get's a FCC fine, it cuts directly in to the pledge fund (I would assume).

Then Tom would have do another marathon show!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on February 24, 2010, 11:28:47 AM
I enjoyed Sarah's call.

Re: bleeping: check out Too Much Information (http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/TI)'s interview with Armando Iannucci from the other day, for some surreal consequences of having to bleep profanities. They run clips from The Thick of It and In the Loop, and about every two or three words have to be censored. (Granted, they could've picked less profanity-laden clips. And the podcast version is apparently not censored.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bonnaventure on February 24, 2010, 11:32:02 AM
I also listened to my call this morning. A friend told me I sounded "Hammered and out of breath", I feel kind of defensive now. At least I can hear Tom ask "who's on" and mike responding "Bonnaventure" and Tom actually taking the call. That's good for my self esteem anyways.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 24, 2010, 11:39:57 AM
Thank you, Martin.  I was very pleased that I didn't close with "bye-bye," as has been my norm.  I regret, though, not mentioning Sven Kramer's disqualification from the 10,000-meter race in long-track speed skating. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on February 24, 2010, 11:44:52 AM
Quote from: Sarah on February 24, 2010, 11:39:57 AM
Thank you, Martin.  I was very pleased that I didn't close with "bye-bye," as has been my norm.  I regret, though, not mentioning Sven Kramer's disqualification from the 10,000-meter race in long-track speed skating. 

Someone on my Facebook feed talked about schadenfreude in the case of Kramer, saying essentially "Karma's a bitch" about his disqualification. However, from reading articles about it I couldn't conclude what they were referring to. Any clues?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 24, 2010, 11:57:53 AM
Beats me.  I never heard of the guy till he won the 5,000 meter.

later:  The comments here (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/olympics_blog/2010/02/sven-kramer-sets-olympic-record-but-is-then-disqualified-in-mens-10000meter-speedskating.html) tell me that some people have deemed it karma for his having responded "Are you stupid?" to an NBC reporter when she requested, ""If you can say your name and your country and what you just won here."  I think his reaction was a little extreme but hardly worthy of such grave punishment from the gods, especially since it was his coach who made the mistake, not he.  But mythology tells us vengeful deities are often unfair, so, who knows? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on February 24, 2010, 12:09:05 PM
Oh, that: I thought that was an excellent response to a stupid question.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on February 24, 2010, 12:23:51 PM
Worst: teasing Matt Walsh about buying a frying pan at the Salvation Army.

I have purchased cookware at thrift stores before, and I'll probably do it again. Shit, I've even picked various housewares out of other people's garbage. I am unashamed!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Nate K on February 24, 2010, 12:44:57 PM
Quote from: bonnaventure on February 24, 2010, 11:24:53 AM
Quote from: Sarah on February 24, 2010, 11:07:07 AM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on February 24, 2010, 10:44:43 AM
. . . or is it because things like that can get the station in trouble that it doesn't need?

This, I believe.  (Speaking of the verb "believe," the Olympic anthem on CTV includes the lyric "I believe in the power of you and I," and I cringe each time I hear it, which is about seventy million times a day.)

I think it's a little of both, since if Matt Walsh said the F word on good morning america, he'd never work again, yet some people think it's fine due to the obscure nature of the show. Also, if WFMU get's a FCC fine, it cuts directly in to the pledge fund (I would assume).

He's a terrible interviewee too. Tom carried him the whole time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lauraaaaaak on February 24, 2010, 01:34:14 PM
Quote from: Nate K on February 24, 2010, 12:44:57 PM
Quote from: bonnaventure on February 24, 2010, 11:24:53 AM
Quote from: Sarah on February 24, 2010, 11:07:07 AM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on February 24, 2010, 10:44:43 AM
. . . or is it because things like that can get the station in trouble that it doesn't need?

This, I believe.  (Speaking of the verb "believe," the Olympic anthem on CTV includes the lyric "I believe in the power of you and I," and I cringe each time I hear it, which is about seventy million times a day.)

I think it's a little of both, since if Matt Walsh said the F word on good morning america, he'd never work again, yet some people think it's fine due to the obscure nature of the show. Also, if WFMU get's a FCC fine, it cuts directly in to the pledge fund (I would assume).

He's a terrible interviewee too. Tom carried him the whole time.

Agreed. Matt Walsh is a funny dude, but it sounds like his publicist was bugging Tom to have Matt on the show? And for Matt to not deliver is pretty bad. The marathon show will be killer though! Woot!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on February 24, 2010, 01:56:04 PM
Quote from: Bryan on February 24, 2010, 12:23:51 PM

I have purchased cookware at thrift stores before, and I'll probably do it again. Shit, I've even picked various housewares out of other people's garbage. I am unashamed!

Hey if that's what you wanna do that's cool. I just hope guests to your house know the food they are eating may have been prepared or served in something that was in a strangers garbage can.  :-\
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DJ Clem on February 24, 2010, 02:32:18 PM
Fredericks talking Tom off the ledge:
"Well, I have a camel, and some sandhill cranes in my back pocket if we need 'em!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on February 24, 2010, 02:56:04 PM
I'm not even through the whole episode yet but I have already cracked up at 1) Tom's Roy Orbison impression and 2) "These people talking like they're loading a UPS truck!"

I must admit that I feel kind of bad for Matt Walsh. He seems like a nice enough guy that just slipped up. However, the aforementioned quote kind of made it worth it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 24, 2010, 03:01:36 PM
Quote from: Martin on February 24, 2010, 12:09:05 PM
Oh, that: I thought that was an excellent response to a stupid question.

I don't think it was entirely out of line for a TV spot.  But the punishment certainly didn't fit the crime.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on February 24, 2010, 04:28:27 PM
Quote from: TacoSmith on February 24, 2010, 02:56:04 PM
I'm not even through the whole episode yet but I have already cracked up at 1) Tom's Roy Orbison impression and 2) "These people talking like they're loading a UPS truck!"

That was beautiful.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on February 24, 2010, 05:50:03 PM
Quote from: lauramaili on February 24, 2010, 01:34:14 PM
Agreed. Matt Walsh is a funny dude, but it sounds like his publicist was bugging Tom to have Matt on the show? And for Matt to not deliver is pretty bad. The marathon show will be killer though! Woot!

Is he a funny dude? I was wondering that even before he got dropped.  I've given him the benefit of the doubt for a long time because of his associations, but can't think of a single thing he's done that made me laugh.  Seriously, all I can think of is Martin and Orloff, and a bunch of bit parts, none of which were that memorable.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on February 24, 2010, 06:10:46 PM
Quote from: redmedicine on February 24, 2010, 05:50:03 PM
Quote from: lauramaili on February 24, 2010, 01:34:14 PM
Agreed. Matt Walsh is a funny dude, but it sounds like his publicist was bugging Tom to have Matt on the show? And for Matt to not deliver is pretty bad. The marathon show will be killer though! Woot!

Is he a funny dude? I was wondering that even before he got dropped.  I've given him the benefit of the doubt for a long time because of his associations, but can't think of a single thing he's done that made me laugh.  Seriously, all I can think of is Martin and Orloff, and a bunch of bit parts, none of which were that memorable.

Do you not find UCB to be funny? If that's the case then I don't know what to tell you. However, if you're basing your judgment on his bit parts in movies then that's kind of silly. It's like saying you don't get why Dave Foley is funny because you hated "Blast From the Past".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: herbsweal on February 24, 2010, 06:58:55 PM
The Tim and Eric interview, hands down, was my favorite part of the show. I especially cracked up at the sketch ideas they mentioned, particularly portraying Obama as a homeless man.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on February 24, 2010, 08:06:31 PM
Quote from: redmedicine on February 24, 2010, 05:50:03 PM
Quote from: lauramaili on February 24, 2010, 01:34:14 PM
Agreed. Matt Walsh is a funny dude, but it sounds like his publicist was bugging Tom to have Matt on the show? And for Matt to not deliver is pretty bad. The marathon show will be killer though! Woot!

Is he a funny dude? I was wondering that even before he got dropped.  I've given him the benefit of the doubt for a long time because of his associations, but can't think of a single thing he's done that made me laugh.  Seriously, all I can think of is Martin and Orloff, and a bunch of bit parts, none of which were that memorable.

http://wfmu.org/listen.ram?show=3527&archive=3074   (may 21, 2002 in case the link doesn't work)
At the 1:07 mark an epic Walsh call featuring Horatio Sanz and Jon Benjamin.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 24, 2010, 09:07:48 PM
Hugman's right - the early Matt Walsh calls are among the gut-bustingest moments in the early Best Show, which is high praise.  Now, some of that was how he worked with Jon Benjamin and Horatio Sanz, but it takes real talent to be a straight man.

My take on it is that he slipped up and Tom seized on it as part of the "this is a terrible night" bit.  The two men have been doing comedy together for ten years.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on February 24, 2010, 09:39:08 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on February 24, 2010, 09:07:48 PM
Hugman's right - the early Matt Walsh calls are among the gut-bustingest moments in the early Best Show


What Huff and Bugg said - he was a fixture in the early episodes w/good reason. He effed up last night, I think, and Tom's probably gonna make him crawl on hot coals!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on February 24, 2010, 09:40:19 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on February 24, 2010, 09:07:48 PM
Hugman's right - the early Matt Walsh calls are among the gut-bustingest moments in the early Best Show, which is high praise.  Now, some of that was how he worked with Jon Benjamin and Horatio Sanz, but it takes real talent to be a straight man.

My take on it is that he slipped up and Tom seized on it as part of the "this is a terrible night" bit.  The two men have been doing comedy together for ten years.




The Yankees vs. Mets call from the first show in the archives is fantastic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on February 24, 2010, 09:45:57 PM
Matt is King John, but Tom's the Pope. Matt will have to stand barefoot in the snow for 3 days and 3 nights for forgiveness.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on February 24, 2010, 10:45:51 PM
Don't wanna drudge up stuff from history but I remember an F bomb in the Yankees vs. Mets bit.

Eric Wareheim's giggle had me busting up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 25, 2010, 05:12:10 AM
Tom telling Spike that he likes Big Bang Theory.  I just hope he wasn't being sarcastic.  I'll have to listen again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on February 25, 2010, 06:44:21 AM
Quote from: kevin_ on February 24, 2010, 10:45:51 PM
Don't wanna drudge up stuff from history but I remember an F bomb in the Yankees vs. Mets bit.


Yeah, this is hardly the first time someone has accidentally sworn on the air. I don't know why this particular one was such a big deal, but I don't know the whole story so I guess I won't speculate.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on February 25, 2010, 08:53:42 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on February 25, 2010, 06:44:21 AM
Quote from: kevin_ on February 24, 2010, 10:45:51 PM
Don't wanna drudge up stuff from history but I remember an F bomb in the Yankees vs. Mets bit.


Yeah, this is hardly the first time someone has accidentally sworn on the air. I don't know why this particular one was such a big deal, but I don't know the whole story so I guess I won't speculate.

I assumed that Tom's reaction was mostly for comedic purposes, though I realize that he sincerely doesn't appreciate on-air cursing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on February 25, 2010, 10:28:56 AM
Quote from: Bryan on February 25, 2010, 08:53:42 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on February 25, 2010, 06:44:21 AM
Yeah, this is hardly the first time someone has accidentally sworn on the air. I don't know why this particular one was such a big deal, but I don't know the whole story so I guess I won't speculate.

I assumed that Tom's reaction was mostly for comedic purposes, though I realize that he sincerely doesn't appreciate on-air cursing.


My take on it was that he wasn't all that pleased with the lukewarm indifference that Walsh demonstrated in the interview before the F-bomb. Especially considering the apparent pestering by Walsh's press agent.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 25, 2010, 11:28:00 AM
Quote from: kevin_ on February 24, 2010, 10:45:51 PM
Don't wanna drudge up stuff from history but I remember an F bomb in the Yankees vs. Mets bit.

I believe worries about such matters were less in those golden olden days. Then the FCC got the vapors at the sight of Janet Jackson's bosom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on February 25, 2010, 12:25:58 PM
yea but wasn't it bleeped? did it go out live or something?

i mean, if it was bleeped, who gives a shit
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 25, 2010, 12:48:37 PM
But he had to bleep it and worry if it was going to happen again.  Puts a crimp in things.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on February 25, 2010, 04:23:30 PM
Jen Kirkman recently F-bombed and she was forgiven fairly quickly. Only time will tell.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on February 25, 2010, 05:03:38 PM
Didn't sound like comedy to me, that was serious.  Tom reiterated elsewhere that Walsh won't be back.
Although I can't say why this was so much worse than when Kirkman, Hardwick, or PFT slipped up.

WFMU did get in trouble with the FCC semi-recently, but Ken said their "probationary" (not sure of the exact term) period ended without a fine.


Anyway, I was wondering why the chat plug-in isn't based in IRC?  It's more reliable.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on February 25, 2010, 06:24:34 PM
I'm halfway through this week's episode, but two things that stood out:

-Tom calling AP Mike Bob Clearmountain
-The Xcelerator conversation, specifically the "Operation" line.

The Roy Orbison impersonation was pretty good, too.

 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 25, 2010, 06:26:19 PM
I really liked the tune Tom sang to accompany Tim and Eric's departure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on February 25, 2010, 07:53:08 PM
Quote from: cavallone on February 25, 2010, 05:03:38 PM
Didn't sound like comedy to me, that was serious.  Tom reiterated elsewhere that Walsh won't be back.
Although I can't say why this was so much worse than when Kirkman, Hardwick, or PFT slipped up.

or aimee mann
or alan licht
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Country Lobster on February 26, 2010, 12:20:51 PM
I feel silly even posting this, but hearing Tom wish failure and hate on Matt Walsh made me sad. Walsh's calls back in 2002 were my gateway into The Best Show. After his long running association with the show it seems weird to me that he would need or have or let a publicist pester Tom about appearing on the show. That says something about the whole situation.

Is it too much to ask for all of my favorite entertainers and comedians to be friends forever?!

Oh, life…
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Country Lobster on February 26, 2010, 12:30:14 PM
Tim and Eric were great though! Yet, I can't help but feel disappointed in humanity when self-professed Tim and Eric fans don't understand that the call wasn't about pulling one over on Tom. According to Twitter they seem to have a lot of fans who can't even tell when they are being serious or not…
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on February 26, 2010, 01:38:02 PM
I really liked the repetition of the words "Toiletland."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on February 26, 2010, 03:38:46 PM
It's been a bizarre experience listening to the Matt Walsh portion of the podcast, since I've heard about the incident long before actually getting to hear the show for the first time. I'm basically on pins and needles waiting for the f-bomb to drop in the midst of what sounds like some reasonably friendly rapport, after which all hell will break loose. I admit it's pretty tense.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on February 26, 2010, 04:11:47 PM
The guys I work with listen to Carolla's daily podcast and today's guest was Matt Walsh who mention that he'd recently been kicked off of his friend's radio show for dropping an F-bomb. Carolla asked who it was and he refused to answer stating that it was his friend and he felt bad about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on February 26, 2010, 05:14:43 PM
Either a) this was serious, or b) this is an Andy Kaufman-esque thing that's being executed very very well.

Either way, Tom makes great radio out of either being very pissed at someone or pretending really well to be very pissed at someone.  I don't wish the former on anybody, and if that was me in the studio, I wouldn't have been able to keep at it for another 2 hours or more.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on February 26, 2010, 05:21:50 PM
forgive me if this shouldn't be brought up here, but has tom ever addressed the dude who called twice on this week's show?  the dude who's tried to get shows on FMU in the past?  the guy who tom will ban from the building? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 26, 2010, 07:41:43 PM
I did get guilty enjoyment from Tom's efforts to get Walsh to say Del Close wasn't that great.

No disrespect to Del Close, R.I.P.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on February 26, 2010, 08:40:30 PM
Another best: Eric's creepy laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: William Ham on February 26, 2010, 09:48:19 PM
Okay, I've gotta ask, having only heard the podcast - did the f-word actually go out live?  I mean, a show which derives a large percentage of its content from phone calls has to have some kind of delay system in place, right?

Either way, it has to be said - Angry Tom is Funny Tom.  I hope he goes to "Cop Out" this weekend to hear his blanked-off rant next week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: herbsweal on February 26, 2010, 10:20:24 PM
Quote from: William Ham on February 26, 2010, 09:48:19 PM
Okay, I've gotta ask, having only heard the podcast - did the f-word actually go out live?  I mean, a show which derives a large percentage of its content from phone calls has to have some kind of delay system in place, right?

Either way, it has to be said - Angry Tom is Funny Tom.  I hope he goes to "Cop Out" this weekend to hear his blanked-off rant next week.
No it didn't go out over the air
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: William Ham on February 26, 2010, 10:27:46 PM
So what's the expletive-deleteding problem?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on February 26, 2010, 11:01:38 PM
It's not trivial to have to operate the muting of any indecent words. It's not an operation but  nonetheless it's an inconvenience and still a risk. What if the delay device didn't work? And what if some crazy with an anti-WFMU agenda was ready to call and complain to the FCC?

A lot of if's there, granted. Yet, thanks to the US's remedial content purity laws, it just takes one complaint to put any station on the grill.

Having had to deal with this in Orange County CA, a place teeming with old ladies just waiting to complain to the FCC to increase the chance of freeing up an FM slot to a religious station, it was paranoia 16 hours a day for music, 24 hours for spoken content.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 26, 2010, 11:20:56 PM
Quote from: mackro on February 26, 2010, 11:01:38 PM
It's not trivial to have to operate the muting of any indecent words. It's not an operation but  nonetheless it's an inconvenience and still a risk. What if the delay device didn't work? And what if some crazy with an anti-WFMU agenda was ready to call and complain to the FCC?

A lot of if's there, granted. Yet, thanks to the US's remedial content purity laws, it just takes one complaint to put any station on the grill.

Having had to deal with this in Orange County CA, a place teeming with old ladies just waiting to complain to the FCC to increase the chance of freeing up an FM slot to a religious station, it was paranoia 16 hours a day for music, 24 hours for spoken content.

Also, screening CDs for cuss words can be a giant pain. I couldn't always tell what the words were.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: William Ham on February 26, 2010, 11:25:02 PM
I hear you, Mackro, and as a radio pseudo-professional myself I understand.  (Though my show comes on late enough to be well within the bounds of the good ol' FCC's 10pm-6am "safe harbor," a big relief to me when I played, say, Louis CK's "I Hate Deer" without fully vetting it first.)  I guess I'm sick of living in a world where a word - a WORD - might bring down the wrath of the government on a hard-working bunch of folk at a commercial-free broadcast outlet.  WE MUST NOT ALLOW THE BLUE-NOSED FEW TO SET THE STANDARDS FOR THE MORE TOLERANT, FLESH-COLORED-NOSED MAJORITY!  WE MUST REBEL AGAINST THE SUPPRESSION OF EXPRESSION OVER OUR AIRWAVES!  I MUST CALL THE REPAIRMAN TO GET MY "CAPS LOCK" KEY UNSTUCK!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on February 26, 2010, 11:47:26 PM
Quote from: kudzurebel on February 26, 2010, 12:20:51 PM
I feel silly even posting this, but hearing Tom wish failure and hate on Matt Walsh made me sad. Walsh's calls back in 2002 were my gateway into The Best Show. After his long running association with the show it seems weird to me that he would need or have or let a publicist pester Tom about appearing on the show. That says something about the whole situation.

Is it too much to ask for all of my favorite entertainers and comedians to be friends forever?!

Oh, life…

I completely agree. As someone who has done college/freeform radio in my local area, I understand the need to keep it clean. There really are haters out there who are eager to rat on you over any slip-up. That said...once the mistake is made, all that is left to do is move on. An on air ban is understandable, because FCC fines can really screw things up. But I seriously thought it was uncool for Tom to wish complete failure upon Walsh. (getting sued, or nobody watching his show, etc.) I wouldn't wish such ruin on anybody. Walsh screwed up, but he got it waaaaay worse than many others on the show that screwed up before him.

It was like listening to two people that you admire and respect get into an argument while you sit on the couch uncomfortably waiting for it all to be over. I felt incredibly awkward just listening.

I just hope that any bad blood gets resolved. Walsh should accept his on-air ban like a man, but Tom should also learn to let go without trying to destory somebodies career over it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 27, 2010, 08:56:27 AM
You know, when I get mad at one of the dogs and say, "I'm going to kill you," I don't mean it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on February 27, 2010, 10:19:38 AM
Quote from: Sarah on February 27, 2010, 08:56:27 AM
You know, when I get mad at one of the dogs and say, "I'm going to kill you," I don't mean it.

When my big male cat acts like a butthole, I tell him I'm going to sell him to the gypsies. Even if I wanted to do this, I'm not sure how I'd go about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on February 27, 2010, 10:31:43 AM
Quote from: waltkellysghost on February 26, 2010, 11:47:26 PM


 But I seriously thought it was uncool for Tom to wish complete failure upon Walsh. (getting sued, or nobody watching his show, etc.) I wouldn't wish such ruin on anybody. Walsh screwed up, but he got it waaaaay worse than many others on the show that screwed up before him.


I haven't done this yet;  but try counting how many times Tom mentioned Matt and Spike (TV not the auteur).

"The only bad publicity is no publicity."  Johnny Thunders in Dead or Alive.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on February 27, 2010, 10:44:33 AM
I was just listening to a show from last year in which Jen Kirkman said an f-bomb on air and called back a week later to apologize. Tom was pretty cordial about the whole situation and thanked her. I wonder what set him off this particular time --I mean Matt Walsh called back immediately to apologize. Was it the publicist on his back that ultimately made him snap? I wonder...

(Oops sorry Reeleyes! I didn't see your earlier comment on this topic! Forgive me, I'm new!)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 27, 2010, 11:54:37 AM
I give up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on February 27, 2010, 12:03:34 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on February 27, 2010, 10:19:38 AM

When my big male cat acts like a butthole, I tell him I'm going to sell him to the gypsies. Even if I wanted to do this, I'm not sure how I'd go about it.

Try Craigslist.

As for people cursing, Kirkman is a regular listener and got treated like a regular caller. Despite his invaluable contributions to the Best Show in the past, I got the feeling that the Walsh call was strictly for plugging the Spork TV version of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The fact that WFMU seemed to be one stop on a podcast blitz probably compounded things.

That said, I actually listened to the Adam Carolla podcast with Matt Walsh as the guest and he did make a passing mention of being kicked off the Best Show and he sounded genuinely apologetic about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on February 27, 2010, 12:52:53 PM
On some shows, callers would use strong language and Tom would react by hanging up on them.

Sometimes, though, someone would say a curse word and Tom would disconnect the call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 27, 2010, 02:10:42 PM
Astutely observed, AC.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on February 27, 2010, 02:39:35 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on February 27, 2010, 10:19:38 AM
When my big male cat acts like a butthole, I tell him I'm going to sell him to the gypsies.

Sig'ed for posterity!  Thank you!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on February 27, 2010, 03:50:26 PM
Quote from: fonpr on February 27, 2010, 10:31:43 AM


I haven't done this yet;  but try counting how many times Tom mentioned Matt and Spike (TV not the auteur).

"The only bad publicity is no publicity."  Johnny Thunders in Dead or Alive.


No kidding.  Probably a win-win for M. Walsh.

Gotta say, I was pretty bummed out by that exchange.  I'm sure there's a lot more at play than I know, none-of-our-business stuff.   His apology seemed very sincere. 

It made me uncomfortable, like when mom and dad fight, and then mom takes it too far, then dad leaves and "gets some smokes" and doesn't come back for a week. 

That kind of uncomfortable. 

Ike



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on February 27, 2010, 04:42:57 PM
Quote from: mackro on February 27, 2010, 02:39:35 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on February 27, 2010, 10:19:38 AM
When my big male cat acts like a butthole, I tell him I'm going to sell him to the gypsies.

Sig'ed for posterity!  Thank you!

Yay! I should do a sig.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on February 28, 2010, 09:30:57 PM
"The Excelerator is the Matt Walsh of hand driers."

That is a really funny line!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on February 28, 2010, 09:40:40 PM
Tom's take on curling is totally right on. I never watched the sport before these Olympics ( I had only heard of curling from the Beatles movie Help, in which there were explosive curling stones that the Beatles referred to as fiendish thingies).
I found it almost hypnotic the way in which the stones were launched by gently letting go. Almost seemed like slow motion or gravity defying. It was totally relaxing to watch.

I hope there will be more curling available on American TV.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on February 28, 2010, 11:29:57 PM
This show had me laughing hard.  Loved Tom's threats, and George who called back (was he doing a voice as Tom originally suspected??).  The weasle who called to insult Tom towards the end made me cringe.

On another note, just watched Help! last night, H.Blvd.  If you haven't seen it in a couple of years, I suggest a revisit, so many little bits and sillies I had forgotten - I forgot it was in color.  Not as good as Head, but definitely up there. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DoodleJump! on March 01, 2010, 01:30:05 AM
Quote from: HaroldBlvd on February 28, 2010, 09:40:40 PM
I had only heard of curling from the Beatles movie Help, in which there were explosive curling stones that the Beatles referred to as fiendish thingies
I hope there will be more curling available on American TV.

When I first saw Help, I was 11 years old and honestly thought that curling was a fictional sport made up for the sake of that scene in the movie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on March 01, 2010, 03:09:22 AM
Quote from: DoodleJump! on March 01, 2010, 01:30:05 AM
Quote from: HaroldBlvd on February 28, 2010, 09:40:40 PM
I had only heard of curling from the Beatles movie Help, in which there were explosive curling stones that the Beatles referred to as fiendish thingies
I hope there will be more curling available on American TV.

When I first saw Help, I was 11 years old and honestly thought that curling was a fictional sport made up for the sake of that scene in the movie.

Yeah, me too. Curling also shows up in the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on March 01, 2010, 09:49:57 AM
DAVE IN KNOXVILLE, WHOSE LAST NAME I PROMISE I DON'T KNOW:

I teach a class on rock and roll music at a community college--a humanities class, history of rock and roll. 

I have had, on two occasions, students who HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE BEATLES. 

The first time it happened I was so shocked I literally didn't know how to respond.  The second time I asked if the kid was home-schooled (MISTAKE MISTAKE MISTAKE), and it ended in tears. 

The level of ignorance is astounding.   U2 is, no lie, old-timey music for them.  Guns and Roses is exactly the same as Led Zeppelin.  This semester a student said, verbatim, "I hate the Beatles.  My roommate won't stop playing that video game." 

Video game.  Jesus. 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 01, 2010, 11:06:45 AM
I am waiting for a kid to tell me that Jay-Z is his favorite member of U2.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 01, 2010, 11:08:20 AM
Quote from: Ike on March 01, 2010, 09:49:57 AM
DAVE IN KNOXVILLE, WHOSE LAST NAME I PROMISE I DON'T KNOW:


It's Grohl.



Whenever anyone brings up Bono, I say, "Yes, he got into that skiing accident, right?"  Almost no one has any idea what I'm talking about, but I always laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 01, 2010, 09:17:03 PM
Quote from: Ike on March 01, 2010, 09:49:57 AM
DAVE IN KNOXVILLE, WHOSE LAST NAME I PROMISE I DON'T KNOW:

I teach a class on rock and roll music at a community college--a humanities class, history of rock and roll. 

I have had, on two occasions, students who HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE BEATLES. 

The first time it happened I was so shocked I literally didn't know how to respond.  The second time I asked if the kid was home-schooled (MISTAKE MISTAKE MISTAKE), and it ended in tears. 

The level of ignorance is astounding.   U2 is, no lie, old-timey music for them.  Guns and Roses is exactly the same as Led Zeppelin.  This semester a student said, verbatim, "I hate the Beatles.  My roommate won't stop playing that video game." 

Video game.  Jesus. 



A 50ish(?) co-worker recently used that 'The Beatles were Paul McCartney's band before Wings' line on a 20ish co-worker. Suddenly, crickets in the building.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on March 01, 2010, 09:46:04 PM
I just finished watching Help on DVD. What an amazing and funny movie.  I hadn't seen it in a few years.  I'm always surprised when I talk to people who have never seen Help or Hard Days Night.  These were practically required viewing when I was in college in the late 70s.  Anyone who listens to rock music needs to see these films.   I was smiling all the way through the film today.  Tomorrow I'll watch Hard Days Night.

George's comment on curling as he is handed the explosive curling stone by the evil scientist:
"light game, played with dust brooms. " I guess he didn't find it that relaxing. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on March 01, 2010, 10:03:03 PM
I went through an really intense Beatles phase when I was in high school in the 90's. One day during my senior year in "Current Events" class (which was a glorified study hall) we were made to take a survey on our favorite movies. I guess the purpose of this exercise was to determine by votes what the most "popular" movie was among my classmates. I offered up my favorite movie, which at the time was "Help!" (because I watched it ad nauseam). Not only was I called out for my lameness by my fellow students, but also my teacher.

The final decision was eventually made and "Dazed and Confused" was voted unanimously as everyone's favorite movie.

I still know way too much of that movie's dialogue by heart. "A Hard Day's Night" too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on March 01, 2010, 11:24:08 PM
According to Quentin Tarantino, Dazed in Confused is the best "hangout" movie since Rio Bravo. And believe it or not, he's still taken seriously by many people.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DoodleJump! on March 01, 2010, 11:29:45 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on March 01, 2010, 11:08:20 AM
Whenever anyone brings up Bono, I say, "Yes, he got into that skiing accident, right?"  Almost no one has any idea what I'm talking about, but I always laugh.
I'm pretty sure my family has made that joke a few times.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on March 02, 2010, 12:33:52 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on March 01, 2010, 11:24:08 PM
According to Quentin Tarantino, Dazed in Confused is the best "hangout" movie since Rio Bravo. And believe it or not, he's still taken seriously by many people.

Tarantino talks alot of nonsense. Tarantino just plain talks alot. That being said I think his movies (well, some of them anyway) speak for themselves. For my money there are few directors who can get a better performance out of an actor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 02, 2010, 12:42:29 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on March 01, 2010, 11:08:20 AM
Quote from: Ike on March 01, 2010, 09:49:57 AM
DAVE IN KNOXVILLE, WHOSE LAST NAME I PROMISE I DON'T KNOW:


It's Grohl.



Whenever anyone brings up Bono, I say, "Yes, he got into that skiing accident, right?"  Almost no one has any idea what I'm talking about, but I always laugh.


David Grohl? Wasn't he the actor who played Joe, Rhoda Morgenstern's husband?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on March 02, 2010, 03:23:20 PM
Oh, Spike, you can't fool me:  of course, you know that was David Groh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stan on March 02, 2010, 05:44:09 PM
Quote from: Ike on March 01, 2010, 09:49:57 AM
"I hate the Beatles.  My roommate won't stop playing that video game." 

Video game.  Jesus. 



Video game? I thought they were a cartoon:

(http://cartoonsaloon.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/beatles02.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on March 02, 2010, 06:38:00 PM
Quote from: Stan on March 02, 2010, 05:44:09 PM
Quote from: Ike on March 01, 2010, 09:49:57 AM
"I hate the Beatles.  My roommate won't stop playing that video game." 

Video game.  Jesus. 



Video game? I thought they were a cartoon:

(http://cartoonsaloon.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/beatles02.jpg)

Remember the really terrible voice acting in that cartoon series? I loved their American accents! I still have a VHS tape full of these somewhere....a neighbor's mom gave them to me, I think they were taped off of MTV during a weekend marathon in the late 80's.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on March 02, 2010, 07:43:18 PM
I have that same cartoon set. It was taped off of MTV. I bought mine from Gary and a WFMU record fair some years ago. It's interesting when looking at the later cartoons that were made during the Beatles psychedelic stage. There's an animated version of the Strawberry Fields which got a little heavy for kids tv. It was more a precursor to Yellow Submarine which was produced by the same fellow, Al Brodax, who did these cartoons.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on March 03, 2010, 10:23:29 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on March 01, 2010, 09:17:03 PM
A 50ish(?) co-worker recently used that 'The Beatles were Paul McCartney's band before Wings' line on a 20ish co-worker. Suddenly, crickets in the building.
"Wings was the band The Beatles could have been."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on March 03, 2010, 03:11:00 PM
While I listened live and pledged last night I'm listening to it in the archive again because it makes me so happy to hear everyone stepping up and doing the right thing to support the station. Great job by everyone in the studio last night, especially Auntie Christina who took my call; she not only recognized who I was, she also knew my dogs name. Just one more reason to love FOT.

One other cool note from last night, at least 4 friends of mine contacted me via Twitter last night to say that they pledged even though they don't listen regularly. To paraphrase one of them: I'm donating to WFMU because it makes you so happy. 

I'll keep encouraging them to listen but in the meantime, that's very nice of them. 

Thanks to everyone who gave and everyone who will be giving.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 03, 2010, 03:53:18 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on March 03, 2010, 03:11:00 PM
While I listened live and pledged last night I'm listening to it in the archive again because it makes me so happy to hear everyone stepping up and doing the right thing to support the station. Great job by everyone in the studio last night, especially Auntie Christina who took my call; she not only recognized who I was, she also knew my dogs name. Just one more reason to love FOT.


Oh, me and DJD, we go back, we've @ed each other on twitter and stuff ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: P.W. on March 03, 2010, 10:57:08 PM
It's nice to know that all of the Jameses stepped up. Good Job, guys. I was not pleased, however, to hear my real name on the air, but I'm glad it added to the list of Jameses.

-Jesus' Worst Nightmare
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 04, 2010, 08:51:57 AM
You know what gave me a strange little thrill? That Hatch said "Dave from Knoxville" and I got a little cheer from Terre T, who I admire from afar. I never understood what Tom saw in Jillian Barbarie when Terre T was around, and apparently available.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on March 04, 2010, 10:04:43 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 04, 2010, 08:51:57 AM
You know what gave me a strange little thrill? That Hatch said "Dave from Knoxville" and I got a little cheer from Terre T, who I admire from afar. I never understood what Tom saw in Jillian Barbarie when Terre T was around, and apparently available.

Next year your pledge comment should be "What's your story?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 04, 2010, 10:30:11 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 04, 2010, 08:51:57 AM
You know what gave me a strange little thrill? That Hatch said "Dave from Knoxville" and I got a little cheer from Terre T, who I admire from afar. I never understood what Tom saw in Jillian Barbarie when Terre T was around, and apparently available.

I also bellowed "Dave from Knoxville!!" when he read your name! I was in the Pole Position for about the last half of the show -thrill to the sounds of me taking down names and addresses while Hatch reads off pledges!


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 04, 2010, 11:02:23 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 04, 2010, 10:30:11 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 04, 2010, 08:51:57 AM
You know what gave me a strange little thrill? That Hatch said "Dave from Knoxville" and I got a little cheer from Terre T, who I admire from afar. I never understood what Tom saw in Jillian Barbarie when Terre T was around, and apparently available.

I also bellowed "Dave from Knoxville!!" when he read your name! I was in the Pole Position for about the last half of the show -thrill to the sounds of me taking down names and addresses while Hatch reads off pledges!




God bless you, Christina. I believe I heard that you made a mouse pledge; I can only wait and hope that I am somehow able to do the same.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on March 04, 2010, 12:17:30 PM
I want to try a psychological experiment for Week 2. Instead of calling it the Mouse pledge, I think it should be called the Grown Up pledge. I think people will want to be among the grown ups (instead of the mice). And it's just a dollar a day and you can spread the payments out over the year. It will not kill you. I intend on getting Fredericks to full grown up level in Week 2.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 04, 2010, 12:36:00 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on March 04, 2010, 12:17:30 PM
I want to try a psychological experiment for Week 2. Instead of calling it the Mouse pledge, I think it should be called the Grown Up pledge. I think people will want to be among the grown ups (instead of the mice). And it's just a dollar a day and you can spread the payments out over the year. It will not kill you. I intend on getting Fredericks to full grown up level in Week 2.

 Tom should have his regular callers call in to get people to pledge.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 04, 2010, 02:19:58 PM
I think the wise AP is on to something.  "Mouse" is anachronistic anyway, since it dates back to the days when FMU was trying to establish a presence on the Internets.  If I hadn't been listening back then, I'd probably wonder what the hell "Mouse Pledge" is supposed to mean.

Mike, maybe you could get Tom to call it the "Horny Pledge," since it earns the pledger a blast from Horny the Horn.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on March 04, 2010, 02:56:22 PM
I think calling it the "grown-up pledge" could alienate people only capable of giving less.  I know I can't stand it when people asking me for money try to make me feel like shit for giving less than the so-called recommended donation; indeed, at those times I am tempted not to give anything at all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on March 04, 2010, 04:58:24 PM
I would never imply that, Sarah. I know what it's like to have crummy-paying jobs in my 20s and 30s (not that I'm making the big bucks now). If you can't do it, you can't do it. I wasn't trying to shame Fredericks or anyone else. But obviously WFMU means a lot to him. I'm just saying that if you're an avid listener (and Best Show listeners surely qualify), $1 a day is still a bargain (how many people spend more than that on coffee every day?). Why not congratulate the Mouse pledgers by allowing them to sit at the big peoples' table (or if that's still too alienating, how 'bout the Graduate level since you've graduated to a more serious level of commitment to the station?)?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on March 04, 2010, 05:30:37 PM
What if you want to donate the $365 but you don't wanna grow up?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on March 04, 2010, 05:36:44 PM
In that case, what if we made it "Grown Up" in quotes implying possible irony?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on March 04, 2010, 06:30:10 PM
I am a fairly new listener; I never knew what a "mouse" pledge meant other than $365.
I like the idea of calling it something else, and about two minutes ago I really liked the "Grown Up Pledge" rebranding.
But now--now it's a whole two minutes later. And it has run through my head a few more times.
It's too condescending.
Unfortunately, labeling the different brackets of money donated as incremental stages implying maturity or intelligence won't work for those who can't afford that contribution.

It has to be something ironic and endearing and nonsensical. It can't be called "Best Friend of Tom Pledge" or whatever because the hardcore fan that can't buck up will feel bad.

...What costs a dollar a day? Tolls? Soda?

ONE PENNY EVERY FIFTEEN MINUTES. Is fifteen minutes of WFMU worth more than ONE PENNY to you?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on March 04, 2010, 06:53:36 PM
found this on yonder youtubes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWsKf2Rr1xo
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 04, 2010, 07:14:35 PM
Hatch uploaded that, at least I think so, the uploader's called thedailycrosshatch (http://www.youtube.com/user/thedailycrosshatch#g/u). He posted a whole bunch of clips from Tuesday's goings-on.

EDIT: I don't know why I was unsure - it's definitely Hatch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on March 04, 2010, 07:31:58 PM
Quote from: Martin on March 04, 2010, 07:14:35 PM
Hatch uploaded that, at least I think so, the uploader's called thedailycrosshatch (http://www.youtube.com/user/thedailycrosshatch#g/u). He posted a whole bunch of clips from Tuesday's goings-on.

Thanks! Some amazing things in there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on March 04, 2010, 10:34:42 PM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on March 04, 2010, 05:30:37 PM
What if you want to donate the $365 but you don't wanna grow up?

Someday I hope to make a "Grown Up" pledge. I had to sell personal items just to make a $75 pledge. (i'm not bitching...its well worth it) Plus I'm still paying monthly from last november's emergency marathon.

As a poor person, I'm not offended by the term "Grown Up" pledge. I know my limitations and I do what I can. It makes me happy when I hear others make large pledges. I just never want WFMU to go away. (or worse...go corporate)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 04, 2010, 10:41:21 PM
Quote from: samir on March 04, 2010, 06:53:36 PM
found this on yonder youtubes


I loved that "One Polaroid a Day" song ... if the whole record is like that, Tom was right - it is kinda like everything TL is about, crystallized. I'm glad I got to meet the guy!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on March 04, 2010, 11:22:07 PM
I've listened to "Bottled in Cork" six times today and I'm going to play it again right now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on March 04, 2010, 11:28:43 PM
Everybody pledge what they can pledge. That's all I've ever asked for, and I am eternally grateful for everybody who steps up and does what they can do.

Thanks to all those who pledged on Tuesday! We're gonna do it one more time next week. It should be another fun show - people are being lined up AS WE SPEAK.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 04, 2010, 11:57:32 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on March 04, 2010, 07:31:58 PM
Quote from: Martin on March 04, 2010, 07:14:35 PM
Hatch uploaded that, at least I think so, the uploader's called thedailycrosshatch (http://www.youtube.com/user/thedailycrosshatch#g/u). He posted a whole bunch of clips from Tuesday's goings-on.

Thanks! Some amazing things in there.

"Handle Me With Care":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMjt4f_uY2s

Very glad to find this online ... when I was listening to the marathon show on the archive, it cut out after the first verse ... so it's awesome to hear and see the whole thing online. And Bryce's tye-dye. And Mike with "Horny" around his neck. GREATNESS, all around. Thanks, Hatch!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Nonna on March 05, 2010, 12:11:16 PM
Aaaay! Encore! APMike's got that Orbison sexiness goin' on.

Defining Moment: Orbison: "I'm so tired of being lonely, I still have some love to give, won't you show me that you really care?"

 

 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on March 07, 2010, 07:53:06 AM
Oh, my Lord, those videos are incredible.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: herbsweal on March 07, 2010, 06:40:52 PM
Awesome show. It's hard to pick a best moment but I'd probably have to go with the Bryce/Ted We Built This City duet. The closing rendition of Handle With Care comes close though. Looking forward to Tuesday!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on March 08, 2010, 02:27:49 PM
Listened to/watched "We Built this City" so many times.

Not suprising I guess but Ted killed and sounded really great. (Though maybe not as good as Mike.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on March 08, 2010, 04:28:36 PM
I'll be pledging tomorrow.


On a semi-related note, is there an episode of the Best Show where Ted Leo performs "Even Heroes Have to Die" acoustic and then has to leave the show maybe an hour or so in? I seem to remember this but I can't recall what date, and I tried searching the archives but I can't find it. Hope I'm not imagining things. Didn't want to make a new thread so maybe someone can answer it for me here. Thanks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The Brighamist on March 08, 2010, 05:39:16 PM
I'm questioning whether Hatch is really from Prescott. I lived there for a little while, and everyone pronounces it like it rhymes with biscuit, not ascot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on March 08, 2010, 08:19:01 PM
Quote from: Brigham in Seattle on March 08, 2010, 05:39:16 PM
I'm questioning whether Hatch is really from Prescott. I lived there for a little while, and everyone pronounces it like it rhymes with biscuit, not ascot.

I can back this up - my in-laws live outside of Sedona, AZ and Prescott is pronounced like "press kit" out there.  ???
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on March 08, 2010, 10:32:19 PM
What are you guys suggesting? That Hatch is an imposter?!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on March 08, 2010, 10:35:29 PM
A city can have several regional pronunciations.  I don't know anybody who's a native of Puyallup WA who agrees on a common pronunciation of the thing.  They all agree it's not "POO-yah Lup", but that's about it.  Different folks different strokes etc etc
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: namethebats on March 09, 2010, 01:46:55 PM
Quote from: mackro on March 08, 2010, 10:35:29 PM
A city can have several regional pronunciations.  I don't know anybody who's a native of Puyallup WA who agrees on a common pronunciation of the thing.  They all agree it's not "POO-yah Lup", but that's about it.  Different folks different strokes etc etc

I always just use the pronounciation from the fair commercials:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NIo-4PPlGg[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on March 09, 2010, 11:49:50 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on March 04, 2010, 11:57:32 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on March 04, 2010, 07:31:58 PM
Quote from: Martin on March 04, 2010, 07:14:35 PM
Hatch uploaded that, at least I think so, the uploader's called thedailycrosshatch (http://www.youtube.com/user/thedailycrosshatch#g/u). He posted a whole bunch of clips from Tuesday's goings-on.

Thanks! Some amazing things in there.

"Handle Me With Care":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMjt4f_uY2s

Very glad to find this online ... when I was listening to the marathon show on the archive, it cut out after the first verse ... so it's awesome to hear and see the whole thing online. And Bryce's tye-dye. And Mike with "Horny" around his neck. GREATNESS, all around. Thanks, Hatch!!

Oh wow, thanks for posting that!

Walking over to my t.v. minutes after the 2nd Best Show marathon night & seeing ICP on Nightline -
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on March 10, 2010, 10:26:11 AM
The whole show was a smash!

I could seriously listen to Patton and Hodgman (and Therese and Tom) try to out-nerd each other all night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 10, 2010, 12:59:20 PM
Great show!

But I gotta say, Chris L's incessant talk about Hitler in the chat was sickening.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on March 10, 2010, 01:27:58 PM
Quote from: Martin on March 10, 2010, 12:59:20 PM
Great show!

But I gotta say, Chris L's incessant talk about Hitler in the chat was sickening.

That was weeks ago!  You are so sleep-deprived.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on March 10, 2010, 02:16:29 PM
I was charmed by the spec fi contest, especially John Hodgman's uncharacteristic animation and his guilt at having been overtaken by the spirit of competition.

P.S. As I was confirming just now my memory of Majel Barrett playing the second-in-command in the pilot episode of the original Star Trek I learned that she died a couple of years ago.  I also learned today that Robert Parker died a while back.  And now Corey Haim, who remains a teenager in my head though I have seen his melted grownup face as well.  To quote something I wrote to my aunt earlier today, death, death, death.  I'm sick of it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 10, 2010, 03:54:17 PM
Quote from: Sarah on March 10, 2010, 02:16:29 PM
To quote something I wrote to my aunt earlier today, death, death, death.  I'm sick of it.

This reminds me of something that Swedish author Astrid Lindgren (Pippi Longstocking etc) once said about death being all around us. Whenever she and her sister would call one another on the phone, they would start every conversation by saying: "Death, death, death!" and then move on to more important matters. I always liked that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on March 10, 2010, 04:30:24 PM
So is there any way to hear the last part of the show? The archive cuts off before the big song finale  :(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 10, 2010, 04:35:04 PM
Yes! Listen to Evan's show:

http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/ed
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on March 10, 2010, 04:43:08 PM
Quote from: Martin on March 10, 2010, 04:35:04 PM
Yes! Listen to Evan's show:

http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/ed

Unless Tom & Friends put on one hell of an extraordinary performance of "Don't Take Away The Music" by Tavares Evan's archive doesn't include the last part of TBS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 10, 2010, 04:58:25 PM
That's odd, it should. Shows have spilled over in the past.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on March 10, 2010, 05:02:20 PM
Yeah it's too bad. I hope someone can hook us up with a full archive. I listened to 2 hours and 50 minutes of the show but had to leave for bowling league before it ended. I was looking forward to hearing the finale song and finding out if I won a signed Monty Python DVD set.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on March 10, 2010, 05:48:44 PM
It'll probably be on the podcast. "Handle With Care" was.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 10, 2010, 05:49:03 PM
Quote from: LesSavyFan on March 10, 2010, 05:02:20 PM
Yeah it's too bad. I hope someone can hook us up with a full archive. I listened to 2 hours and 50 minutes of the show but had to leave for bowling league before it ended. I was looking forward to hearing the finale song and finding out if I won a signed Monty Python DVD set.

You can hear the song if you listen from here:

This had to be removed as it is not a publicly available link. Sorry.

(This is the archive for Evan's show, so the end of the Best Show is right at the beginning).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on March 10, 2010, 06:24:02 PM
Quote from: Martin on March 10, 2010, 03:54:17 PM
Quote from: Sarah on March 10, 2010, 02:16:29 PM
To quote something I wrote to my aunt earlier today, death, death, death.  I'm sick of it.

This reminds me of something that Swedish author Astrid Lindgren (Pippi Longstocking etc) once said about death being all around us. Whenever she and her sister would call one another on the phone, they would start every conversation by saying: "Death, death, death!" and then move on to more important matters. I always liked that.

Very nice.  (I moved on to talk of the many signs of spring as soon as I wrote that to my aunt.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LesSavyFan on March 10, 2010, 09:03:49 PM
Thanks sparks!

nevermind!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 10, 2010, 09:42:47 PM
Oops, hope I didn't step on any toes by posting that (now-removed) link above. Sorry about that! Hopefully the finale will be posted as part of the podcast.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 10, 2010, 10:23:15 PM
Agreed, the spec-fiction challenge was a highlight. I had my money on Patton though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on March 11, 2010, 09:15:32 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on March 10, 2010, 10:23:15 PM
Agreed, the spec-fiction challenge was a highlight. I had my money on Patton though.

Speaking of the Patton Oswalt/John Hodgman Sci-Fi Nerd-Off... (http://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/2010/03/science-fiction-trivia-challenge-john-hodgman-vs-patton-oswalt-.html)

One of the questions was about Dr. Who: "What does Tardis stand for?" Patton and John answered in unison.

It was hilarious.

On Twitter I threatened that I would make a ring tone of Patton and Hodgman answering in unison. I did that today. What can I say; Work was boring.

m4r version (http://www.sendspace.com/file/oug5du) (for iPhone users)
mp3 version (http://www.sendspace.com/file/bv7iag) (for other phones)

OK, talk to you later!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 11, 2010, 09:21:02 PM
I figured Hodgman was a lock (btw, how cute was he in a hoodie and jeans?). We are talking about the guy who asked Barack Obama if he was the Kwisatz Haderach.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: slipperyslope on March 16, 2010, 03:56:12 AM
I have to concur with the tardis moment.


Also, patton oswalt being asked open trivia questions about two shows he actually guest starred on, or whatever, was pretty funny

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on March 16, 2010, 04:20:12 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on March 11, 2010, 09:15:32 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on March 10, 2010, 10:23:15 PM
Agreed, the spec-fiction challenge was a highlight. I had my money on Patton though.

Speaking of the Patton Oswalt/John Hodgman Sci-Fi Nerd-Off... (http://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/2010/03/science-fiction-trivia-challenge-john-hodgman-vs-patton-oswalt-.html)

One of the questions was about Dr. Who: "What does Tardis stand for?" Patton and John answered in unison.

It was hilarious.

On Twitter I threatened that I would make a ring tone of Patton and Hodgman answering in unison. I did that today. What can I say; Work was boring.

m4r version (http://www.sendspace.com/file/oug5du) (for iPhone users)
mp3 version (http://www.sendspace.com/file/bv7iag) (for other phones)

OK, talk to you later!

You are made of awesome for doing that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 16, 2010, 09:17:59 PM
"Biscuits!!!  This is 2010!  Who eats biscuits any more??!?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on March 16, 2010, 11:08:17 PM
Quiz Moe's
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 17, 2010, 11:56:07 AM
I would listen to a show about a place called Tiny Village.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on March 17, 2010, 01:29:40 PM
Tom's (probably unnecessary) humble apology to Vampire Weekend. Regardless of what you think of their music they seem like pretty regular dudes to me and Tom handled that with class.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 17, 2010, 01:57:08 PM
(http://www.georgehowe.com/store/Images/products/marshpeanuts-lge.jpg)
(http://vagreatblueheron.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/john-mccain.jpg)

McCain 2016.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 17, 2010, 02:06:16 PM
Has anyone ever eaten a circus peanut? I think I tried one once as a kid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on March 17, 2010, 02:13:18 PM
Rattling dentures. Every time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: happyfluke on March 17, 2010, 02:39:09 PM
Bests: "out of your wheelhouse" The termination call from the Ron Jacobs, the Shoutcast guy, being astounded that Tom was able to be dressed much less raise a ton of money.  Fredericks with the giggles.  Paul F. Tompkins and Tom riffing moving from teen wolf to mummy marathon etc.  overall a pleasantly low key and funny show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chris v on March 17, 2010, 03:06:59 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3904446351_5508949188.jpg)

Tom laughing about Jersey City's very welcoming 'guy-getting-bayoneted' statue.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 17, 2010, 03:28:02 PM
I thought PFT's imitation of me was better than anything Tom has managed up to this point.

Wurster's numerous oblique references to my video contribution. 

It was jokes only I (and a few other people) would understand, until the premium gets sent out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on March 17, 2010, 03:32:56 PM
It's all about you, isn't it, Fredrix?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 17, 2010, 03:40:39 PM
Quote from: fonpr on March 17, 2010, 03:28:02 PM

Wurster's numerous oblique references to my video contribution. 

It was jokes only I (and a few other people) would understand, until the premium gets sent out.

So this means when you call in, you're calling from some house you were at 30 years before, and you're naked?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 17, 2010, 04:28:09 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 17, 2010, 03:40:39 PM
Quote from: fonpr on March 17, 2010, 03:28:02 PM

Wurster's numerous oblique references to my video contribution. 

It was jokes only I (and a few other people) would understand, until the premium gets sent out.

So this means when you call in, you're calling from some house you were at 30 years before, and you're naked?

Yep!  And I look pretty good for my age.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on March 17, 2010, 05:19:17 PM
On Stallone in Rocky (I):

"It's like if you put a leather jacket on a bear."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on March 17, 2010, 06:25:20 PM
I haven't even heard the whole show yet, but Paul and Tom's discussion about John McCain had me in tears.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on March 17, 2010, 06:31:25 PM
I loved it when Tom pointed out the flaw in Paul F. Tompkin' Mummy Marathon idea. PFT's laughter as he realized the problem with a mummy running 26 miles was as funny as the all monster all star team.
Title: Laugh Olympics are not as good...
Post by: liberalcrow on March 17, 2010, 07:57:04 PM
There has never been, nor will there ever be a greater generator of funny images in my head than discussion of Monster Sports All-stars (until next week)! Mummy the Determined Marathoner...Draculas in the Outfield...Creature from the Hockey Lagoon: Hard-nosed Defenseman...Air Bud 9 But He's a Wolfman...Frankenstein's Song (The story of a reanimated fullback who breaks our heart, and then breaks tackles after lighting somehow makes him alive again)...Bend it Like Zombies! TAKE THAT LAUGH OLYMPICS! Not so smug now... Also, Fredricks was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on March 17, 2010, 08:14:34 PM
We just got a new computer in the public library.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 17, 2010, 09:05:23 PM
Quote from: Sarah on March 17, 2010, 03:32:56 PM
It's all about you, isn't it, Fredrix?

Sometimes it appears to be, Sarah. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Andy Harwoos on March 17, 2010, 09:06:23 PM
I feel like I need to let everyone know that the British guy who called last night wasn't me
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 17, 2010, 09:39:35 PM
Quote from: Andy Harwoos on March 17, 2010, 09:06:23 PM
I feel like I need to let everyone know that the British guy who called last night wasn't me

He wasn't British, either.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on March 17, 2010, 10:24:13 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 17, 2010, 09:39:35 PM
Quote from: Andy Harwoos on March 17, 2010, 09:06:23 PM
I feel like I need to let everyone know that the British guy who called last night wasn't me

He wasn't British, either.

Or a guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on March 18, 2010, 12:34:04 AM
Or a caller.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on March 18, 2010, 12:54:18 AM
Quote from: Andy Harwoos on March 17, 2010, 09:06:23 PM
I feel like I need to let everyone know that the British guy who called last night wasn't me

Thank you Andy, I can finally get some sleep knowing that there are other British people with phones.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on March 18, 2010, 01:42:22 AM
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs492.snc3/26904_1412102741444_1198784158_31184430_4862193_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on March 18, 2010, 02:01:52 AM
Lake you'll be gone...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on March 18, 2010, 10:29:20 AM
Quote from: fonpr on March 17, 2010, 09:05:23 PM
Quote from: Sarah on March 17, 2010, 03:32:56 PM
It's all about you, isn't it, Fredrix?

Sometimes it appears to be, Sarah. 

Well, Google now knows who you are so I guess you're right.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jon B on March 18, 2010, 03:01:15 PM
Just in case you felt in any way guilty about laughing at the Hatemongerson Keillor high fiber biscuit/denture rattle: http://www.salon.com/news/opinion/feature/2007/03/14/keillor
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: todd on March 18, 2010, 08:29:21 PM
Quote from: Jon B on March 18, 2010, 03:01:15 PM
Just in case you felt in any way guilty about laughing at the Hatemongerson Keillor high fiber biscuit/denture rattle: http://www.salon.com/news/opinion/feature/2007/03/14/keillor

I find Keillor boring too, but you know he's kidding in that article, right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on March 18, 2010, 09:29:45 PM
fonpr's muffled laughs were great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on March 18, 2010, 10:06:07 PM
Quote from: todd on March 18, 2010, 08:29:21 PM
Quote from: Jon B on March 18, 2010, 03:01:15 PM
Just in case you felt in any way guilty about laughing at the Hatemongerson Keillor high fiber biscuit/denture rattle: http://www.salon.com/news/opinion/feature/2007/03/14/keillor

I find Keillor boring too, but you know he's kidding in that article, right?

Perhaps, but then what in the name of god is his point?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on March 19, 2010, 08:23:39 AM
His point?  I'd say there are a couple:  (1) a lot of money is spent for people to confirm the obvious; (2) parents should let kids take center stage rather than hogging the limelight themselves (and this is an example of something that should be obvious).  Pretty unexceptionable.  If you're going to hate Keillor, that article shouldn't be the reason. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 19, 2010, 09:53:32 AM
Political Correctness Overload Alert

I had no argument with his points. They were reasonable. I do take exception to him poking fun at gay couples for their flamboyance in order to make his point.  That is pretty weak, easy, and obnoxious material based on old stereotypes that are hurtful in the wrong hands (and by "wrong hands" I mean some people who are probably in Keillor's fan base and do not live in areas with many openly gay citizens. These people vote. These people make decisions about gay marriage.). 

Maplewood has a large gay population...parents who have left the city to raise their kids. NONE of the gay couples we hang out with are "flamboyant" in any way (that is not to say that flamboyance is a bad thing - which it is not - but simply that Keillor does not know what he's talking about).  They're just parents doing the job of parenting just like anyone else in town.  If I want "humor" like this, I can listen to a Robin Williams or Eddie Murphy bit from the 80's.  I always thought Keillor was known for his dry wit.  I see neither dryness not wit in this writing at all.

By the way, you may recall that I returned my tickets to see A Prairie Home Companion live in New York.  I sent them to Keillor with a note saying that I was pretty annoyed with his Christmas article and therefore did not want to see his show.  I have not heard back from anyone associated with Keillor.  Not that I expected one, but it is worth noting.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on March 19, 2010, 10:44:04 AM
Yes, the homophobia was distasteful, but it was way less vile than it could have been.  At least he did not express opposition to gay couples having kids, as many of his peers might have done. 

I have no interest in becoming the official Keillor apologist.  I just didn't think the article to which you linked was worthy of more than a shake of the head or two.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 19, 2010, 11:43:25 AM
Quote from: Sarah on March 19, 2010, 10:44:04 AM
I just didn't think the article to which you linked was worthy of more than a shake of the head or two.

Wasn't me.  Another Jon B.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on March 19, 2010, 11:50:48 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 19, 2010, 09:53:32 AM

By the way, you may recall that I returned my tickets to see A Prairie Home Companion live in New York.  I sent them to Keillor with a note saying that I was pretty annoyed with his Christmas article and therefore did not want to see his show.  I have not heard back from anyone associated with Keillor.  Not that I expected one, but it is worth noting.



To me, the biggest strike against him is he's had plenty of time to clarify the Christmas piece as satire, and has yet to do so.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on March 19, 2010, 12:25:17 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on March 19, 2010, 11:50:48 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 19, 2010, 09:53:32 AM

By the way, you may recall that I returned my tickets to see A Prairie Home Companion live in New York.  I sent them to Keillor with a note saying that I was pretty annoyed with his Christmas article and therefore did not want to see his show.  I have not heard back from anyone associated with Keillor.  Not that I expected one, but it is worth noting.



To me, the biggest strike against him is he's had plenty of time to clarify the Christmas piece as satire, and has yet to do so.

If you have to clarify it, the satire doesn't really work.  I think it clearly was, although it wasn't a good piece of writing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on March 19, 2010, 12:56:19 PM
Quote

If you have to clarify it, the satire doesn't really work.  I think it clearly was, although it wasn't a good piece of writing.

Granted, but enough people were taken aback by it that it calls for some clarification, doesn't it? Unless everyone took it exactly as he intended it to be taken.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 19, 2010, 01:36:49 PM
This guy's satire is more dead-on:


http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/031610dnmetjailguard.3d93cdf.html



Go Texas!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on March 19, 2010, 03:36:05 PM
I must've heard Tom talk about TV Pix and the differences between the space shooter game and the football game five or six times now, and yet it never fails to crack me up. Playing video games over the phone on TV sounds like the most impractical and complicated combination of technologies ever devised.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 19, 2010, 04:19:55 PM
He definitely talked about it before with Andy Daly. 

I remember TV PIX well. Practically every "lucky" child who got a chance to play it just used brute force instead of strategy.  They would yell "PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX PIX" over and over at top speed in the hopes that victory favored the spastic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on March 19, 2010, 04:22:52 PM
"...oh, here come Kanye West with some aspirin."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on March 19, 2010, 04:57:03 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on March 19, 2010, 01:36:49 PM
This guy's satire is more dead-on:


http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/031610dnmetjailguard.3d93cdf.html



Go Texas!

What, the poor guy was fired because he believes "that God had sex with angels, and that dinosaurs were destroyed because man had sex with them" and "that the Devil had sex with humans"?  Shocking!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 19, 2010, 06:06:42 PM
Quote from: Sarah on March 19, 2010, 04:57:03 PM
"that the Devil had sex with humans"? 

Of course the Devil did! 

How else would one explain Garrison Keillor?

And Matt Walsh.

Kevin Smith?

Marc Maron.

Lady Gaga.

G. Gallin.

The question is what sex is the Devil?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on March 19, 2010, 10:04:55 PM
PFT's nod to Ray J cosplay.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on March 20, 2010, 05:59:07 AM
Quote from: fonpr on March 19, 2010, 06:06:42 PM
Quote from: Sarah on March 19, 2010, 04:57:03 PM
"that the Devil had sex with humans"? 

Of course the Devil did! 

How else would one explain Garrison Keillor?

And Matt Walsh.

Kevin Smith?

Marc Maron.

Lady Gaga.

G. Gallin.

The question is what sex is the Devil?


Easy on the Matt Walsh, Fredericks.  I have a feeling Tom's just giving him a hard time.  Those guys go back quite a few years.  In fact, if you dig through the Archives and listen to the episodes when Matt Walsh and Ian Roberts used to call in, you're in for quite a surprise.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on March 20, 2010, 10:22:16 AM
"It's like Cousin Oliver... from M.A.S.H.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 22, 2010, 07:17:14 PM
I liked the 'All You're Required To Eat Buffet'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on March 23, 2010, 11:26:27 PM
"let the killing begin."

I was listening on my Iphone and I was cracking up in the pet food aisle of PathMark.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on March 23, 2010, 11:28:45 PM
I didn't get through but this would have been my addition to the subject of celebrity endorsements...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF4wP2Oaa5c[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 23, 2010, 11:29:02 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on March 20, 2010, 05:59:07 AM
Quote from: fonpr on March 19, 2010, 06:06:42 PM
Quote from: Sarah on March 19, 2010, 04:57:03 PM
"that the Devil had sex with humans"? 

Of course the Devil did! 

How else would one explain Garrison Keillor?

And Matt Walsh.

Kevin Smith?

Marc Maron.

Lady Gaga.

G. Gallin.

The question is what sex is the Devil?


Easy on the Matt Walsh, Fredericks.  I have a feeling Tom's just giving him a hard time.  Those guys go back quite a few years.  In fact, if you dig through the Archives and listen to the episodes when Matt Walsh and Ian Roberts used to call in, you're in for quite a surprise.

Yeah, the last Matt Walsh call reminded me of those weird, uncomfortable Tim & Eric calls from a few years ago.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on March 23, 2010, 11:53:27 PM
Best moment was early on:

PAM

When she started laughing, I knew the rest of the show was gonna rule. Best first first-time call I've heard since I started listening to Best Show.

Chris L delivered the Charles Bronson "Mandom" Touchdown for me, serendipitously or not. Bless you, Chris L. (I couldn't get through the lines until the very end when it was too late. Glad someone brought it.)

And Jon's anti-Obama thing is getting crazier and crazier.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on March 24, 2010, 07:59:46 AM
Quote from: mackro on March 23, 2010, 11:53:27 PM
And Jon's anti-Obama thing is getting crazier and crazier.

Sadly, I actually had a neighbor in Miami who 100% believed Obama was the antichrist. She was a little vieja and craaaaaaazy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on March 24, 2010, 08:26:06 AM
I will never get enough of hearing Mike's cackle from the next room when Tom shuts down a caller in a particularly blunt manner. I think last night it was Steve from North Hollywood who set it off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 24, 2010, 08:45:05 AM
Quote from: crumbum on March 24, 2010, 08:26:06 AM
I will never get enough of hearing Mike's cackle from the next room when Tom shuts down a caller in a particularly blunt manner. I think last night it was Steve from North Hollywood who set it off.

Yes it was. I noticed it too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 24, 2010, 09:36:01 AM
 The topic was very fascinating. I remember the Tina Louise/ARRID deodorant when it first ran in 1978. Jon W's anti-Obama rant was hilarious. You see folks, I DO have a sense of humor---contrary to popular belief.  

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on March 24, 2010, 12:18:07 PM
"Eli Manning looks like he could be a DJ at this station... he's kind of stoop-shouldered."

(http://campussqueeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/eli_manning81.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on March 24, 2010, 12:21:34 PM
Pam was a lot of fun.

And Norman Osborn as the host of the Marriage Ref!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 24, 2010, 02:01:14 PM
Pam was great!

"Kid Fabulous", "The Janitor".

JW and Tom both losing it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 24, 2010, 02:27:44 PM
Quote from: mahgeetah on March 24, 2010, 12:18:07 PM
"Eli Manning looks like he could be a DJ at this station... he's kind of stoop-shouldered."

(http://campussqueeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/eli_manning81.jpg)

I adore Peyton. He's more GORGEOUS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Andy from Atlanta on March 24, 2010, 07:19:10 PM
Pam was an absolute blast especially with the "my bladder is gonna burst" line.
Call in again soon, PAMMMMM!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: tenni on March 24, 2010, 07:54:23 PM
Quote from: mackro on March 23, 2010, 11:53:27 PM
And Jon's anti-Obama thing is getting crazier and crazier.

(http://imgur.com/7WRF2.jpg)

Credit for the above goes to my friend, Michael from Chicago IL, who is too shy to post this himself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 24, 2010, 08:23:55 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 24, 2010, 09:36:01 AM
The topic was very fascinating. I remember the Tina Louise/ARRID deodorant when it first ran in 1978. Jon W's anti-Obama rant was hilarious. You see folks, I DO have a sense of humor---contrary to popular belief.  

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I knew you had a sense of humor the first time you uttered the words "Silly Virus."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on March 24, 2010, 10:31:16 PM
Props to the "I'm looking forward to Kanye West's wrestling career" caller.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on March 25, 2010, 02:53:55 AM
Quote from: crumbum on March 24, 2010, 08:26:06 AM
I will never get enough of hearing Mike's cackle from the next room when Tom shuts down a caller in a particularly blunt manner. I think last night it was Steve from North Hollywood who set it off.

I want to just go ahead and apologize for everything that came out of my mouth on this week's show.  I spent a while on hold and I think I was just so excited to finally be on the air with Kid Fabulous.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on March 25, 2010, 10:11:38 AM
DJ Khaled pronouncing it "Mick Cafe".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 25, 2010, 10:57:47 AM
Quote from: tenni on March 24, 2010, 07:54:23 PM
Quote from: mackro on March 23, 2010, 11:53:27 PM
And Jon's anti-Obama thing is getting crazier and crazier.

(http://imgur.com/7WRF2.jpg)

Credit for the above goes to my friend, Michael from Chicago IL, who is too shy to post this himself.

Hahaha! Love it!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 25, 2010, 12:33:14 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 24, 2010, 08:23:55 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 24, 2010, 09:36:01 AM
The topic was very fascinating. I remember the Tina Louise/ARRID deodorant when it first ran in 1978. Jon W's anti-Obama rant was hilarious. You see folks, I DO have a sense of humor---contrary to popular belief.  

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I knew you had a sense of humor the first time you uttered the words "Silly Virus."


...and Snoop Kitty Kat, Seance Knowles and Edwina Crotch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on March 25, 2010, 01:26:41 PM
Pam: "I'm gonna bust my bladder."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on March 25, 2010, 01:35:39 PM
Quote from: tenni on March 24, 2010, 07:54:23 PM
Credit for the above goes to my friend, Michael from Chicago IL, who is too shy to post this himself.

Too bad.  It would have been an amazing debut.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheMush on March 25, 2010, 03:04:05 PM
I was just walking through the office at work, listening to the show and Wurster said "Let the killing begin" and I loooosstt it. Spilled coffee on my hand, and I'm at work so trying to stifle myself, but "Let the killing begin!" I was crying.

Funniest thing I've ever heard.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: tenni on March 25, 2010, 03:05:34 PM
Quote from: Sarah on March 25, 2010, 01:35:39 PM
Quote from: tenni on March 24, 2010, 07:54:23 PM
Credit for the above goes to my friend, Michael from Chicago IL, who is too shy to post this himself.

Too bad.  It would have been an amazing debut.

I know, that's exactly what I told him! I think I've been able to convince him to join since, so hopefully he can outdo himself (no pressure).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 25, 2010, 09:03:34 PM
Quote from: tenni on March 24, 2010, 07:54:23 PM
Quote from: mackro on March 23, 2010, 11:53:27 PM
And Jon's anti-Obama thing is getting crazier and crazier.

(http://imgur.com/7WRF2.jpg)

Credit for the above goes to my friend, Michael from Chicago IL, who is too shy to post this himself.

Can you imagine if this were John McPain and Silly Sarah?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 25, 2010, 09:14:47 PM
Oh, Spike. You can do better than that: Juan McStain and Sarah Failin'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on March 26, 2010, 05:32:29 AM
"Well, ya know when they won the um... The basketball team won the conference title against Ice Creambridge?  That was so exciting."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 26, 2010, 09:40:19 AM
Quote from: Pidgeon on March 25, 2010, 09:14:47 PM
Oh, Spike. You can do better than that

That's the thing: he can't.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 26, 2010, 11:06:41 AM
Quote from: Martin on March 26, 2010, 09:40:19 AM
Quote from: Pidgeon on March 25, 2010, 09:14:47 PM
Oh, Spike. You can do better than that

That's the thing: he can't.

To quote our leader: YES I CAN.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on March 26, 2010, 11:07:37 AM
"All I wanted was a BoKU." is now stuck in my head. I haven't thought about those commercials since I was 8 years old, and now it's all I can think about.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on March 26, 2010, 12:12:34 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on March 26, 2010, 11:07:37 AM
"All I wanted was a BoKU." is now stuck in my head. I haven't thought about those commercials since I was 8 years old, and now it's all I can think about.

I too was surprised at how much Richard Lewis whining "Is that too much to ask?" was imprinted on my brain.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 26, 2010, 12:34:09 PM
I'd forgotten what a hep dude Billy Dee Williams was.  Now, there's a guy who really knows how to get a kick out of life!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on March 26, 2010, 03:51:36 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on March 26, 2010, 12:12:34 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on March 26, 2010, 11:07:37 AM
"All I wanted was a BoKU." is now stuck in my head. I haven't thought about those commercials since I was 8 years old, and now it's all I can think about.

I too was surprised at how much Richard Lewis whining "Is that too much to ask?" was imprinted on my brain.

The third commercial in the series was a shot of Lewis hanging from a belt around his neck with a letter pinned to his shirt that read, "All I wanted was a BoKu" while D.I.'s "Richard Hung Himself" played in the background.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on March 26, 2010, 03:55:50 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on March 26, 2010, 03:51:36 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on March 26, 2010, 12:12:34 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on March 26, 2010, 11:07:37 AM
"All I wanted was a BoKU." is now stuck in my head. I haven't thought about those commercials since I was 8 years old, and now it's all I can think about.

I too was surprised at how much Richard Lewis whining "Is that too much to ask?" was imprinted on my brain.

The third commercial in the series was a shot of Lewis hanging from a belt around his neck with a letter pinned to his shirt that read, "All I wanted was a BoKu" while D.I.'s "Richard Hung Himself" played in the background.

Commercials used to be so much more daring and dark. Remember that Coke ad where Bill Cosby started to cut himself?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on March 26, 2010, 06:35:12 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on March 25, 2010, 01:26:41 PM
Pam: "I'm gonna bust my bladder."

What really made this work was the Joan Rivers delivery.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on March 26, 2010, 07:27:59 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on March 26, 2010, 03:55:50 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on March 26, 2010, 03:51:36 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on March 26, 2010, 12:12:34 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on March 26, 2010, 11:07:37 AM
"All I wanted was a BoKU." is now stuck in my head. I haven't thought about those commercials since I was 8 years old, and now it's all I can think about.

I too was surprised at how much Richard Lewis whining "Is that too much to ask?" was imprinted on my brain.

The third commercial in the series was a shot of Lewis hanging from a belt around his neck with a letter pinned to his shirt that read, "All I wanted was a BoKu" while D.I.'s "Richard Hung Himself" played in the background.

Commercials used to be so much more daring and dark. Remember that Coke ad where Bill Cosby started to cut himself?
And better music too. That one had Echo and The Bunnymen's "The Cutter", right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 26, 2010, 08:08:01 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on March 26, 2010, 12:34:09 PM
I'd forgotten what a hep dude Billy Dee Williams was.  Now, there's a guy who really knows how to get a kick out of life!

There was a variant of that commercial with Billy Dee Williams AND Fab Five Freddy.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5apvg18jG_4[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 26, 2010, 08:14:39 PM
When I first heard that Charles Barkley Taco Bell ad, I thought the same thing that Tom did: "Is this really the best take they could get out of this guy?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on March 26, 2010, 09:39:08 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on March 26, 2010, 08:14:39 PM
When I first heard that Charles Barkley Taco Bell ad, I thought the same thing that Tom did: "Is this really the best take they could get out of this guy?"

He still raps better than 50 Cent, though
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 26, 2010, 11:42:35 PM
Tom comparing the Charles Bronson Mandom ad to Billy Squier's "Rock Me Tonite" video.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on March 27, 2010, 09:39:36 AM
I like how Tom went from nicknaming himself "Kid Fabulous" to "The Janitor" in about 75 seconds.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on March 27, 2010, 11:58:23 PM
Quote from: JustNicole on March 27, 2010, 09:39:36 AM
I like how Tom went from nicknaming himself "Kid Fabulous" to "The Janitor" in about 75 seconds.

Me too! He is a man of many nicknames --maybe not enough?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ackbar on March 28, 2010, 07:10:41 AM
i want to add my support for pam. hopefully she continues to listen.. great call

was the avoidance of the ellen page spot just because tom got so much unwanted anti-juno attention after he reviewed the movie on air?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on March 28, 2010, 10:04:19 AM
I don't want to be gauche or anything, but what was with Tom hustling the guy talking about the Ellen Page and Cisco Telepresence ads off the air quickly. He used the same tone as when people talk about Monk and the S&W albums.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 28, 2010, 10:27:09 AM
My first thought was that perhaps he or a good friend of his worked on the the spots.

My second thought was "It's his show, he doesn't have to talk about anything he doesn't want to."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 28, 2010, 12:07:47 PM
He's going to be working with Ellen Page, so he probably doesn't want to mention her on the air. He's writing the sequel to Juno.

It's supposedly called "Juno Dos" ... man, this IMDBpro is worth every penny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on March 28, 2010, 12:10:18 PM
Lady Flying Snakes
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on March 29, 2010, 10:31:22 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on March 26, 2010, 11:42:35 PM
Tom comparing the Charles Bronson Mandom ad to Billy Squier's "Rock Me Tonite" video.

Shortly after my call I remembered that Bronson worked in a coal mine before he was an actor, so the scent I would associate with Mandom would be burnt coal or sulphur; or maybe the aftermath of a cave-in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 29, 2010, 11:22:14 AM
[slurred] "My guy's got fellowships and everything."

Thanks for suggesting this ad, Wes. It killed me.

Tom didn't have time to go into it, but I love how at the end of the ad, Dr. Ben-Zur is giving advice to Farr and Rocco that any person off the street knows about heart health:

"Don't forget your exercise!  Low salt in your diet!"

I also like how Farr and Rocco seem to be totally brushing that advice off as they saunter off to a bar to get plastered in the afternoon.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV1tNe_zus8[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 29, 2010, 11:25:01 AM
And thanks to IMDB, I just learned that Alex Rocco = MOE GREENE!

(http://www.filmdope.com/Gallery/ActorsR/14836-7386.gif)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on March 29, 2010, 11:33:41 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 29, 2010, 11:25:01 AM
And thanks to IMDB, I just learned that Alex Rocco = MOE GREENE!

Yes, but I'll always think of him as super-agent Al Floss on "The Famous Teddy Z"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on March 29, 2010, 11:50:30 AM
In perhaps the saddest thing I've ever wiki'd, I just found out that Dr. Ben-Zur was indeed a professor at "Einstein Medical School" (or the Albert Einstein College of Medicine), confirming Mr. Rocco's garbled claims.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on March 30, 2010, 10:46:46 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 29, 2010, 11:25:01 AM
And thanks to IMDB, I just learned that Alex Rocco = MOE GREENE!

(http://www.filmdope.com/Gallery/ActorsR/14836-7386.gif)

I read this as "Mo Rocca," the douchey CBS Sunday morning/NPR correspondent. I saw the photo and thought, wow, he's really let himself go to hell since last Sunday.

(http://www.cinemablend.com/images/sections/11914/11914.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on March 31, 2010, 07:27:51 AM
Quote from: mahgeetah on March 30, 2010, 10:46:46 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 29, 2010, 11:25:01 AM
And thanks to IMDB, I just learned that Alex Rocco = MOE GREENE!

(http://www.filmdope.com/Gallery/ActorsR/14836-7386.gif)

I read this as "Mo Rocca," the douchey CBS Sunday morning/NPR correspondent. I saw the photo and thought, wow, he's really let himself go to hell since last Sunday.

(http://www.cinemablend.com/images/sections/11914/11914.jpg)

(http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2008/05/26/theroux_300_080515012718365_wideweb__300x300.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 31, 2010, 10:14:04 AM

Those last couple of callers right at the end there were funny, it was like the radio gods lobbed Tom two easy-peasy underhand pitches to go out on: first you had the one guy who got all huffy that Tom said Anthrax sucked, and then comes the next guy asking about RHCP & Tom talking about Evan's Red Hot Chili Peppers block at 12:30.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on March 31, 2010, 12:20:16 PM
Jon vs Tom was top notch last night. Beatles Milt is among my top 3 characters now.

Best moment for me was Milo from Indiana being heave-ho'd

Auntie: Anthrax guy was a very close second, I concur. At first, I was a bit taken back by Tom dismissing Slayer, stressing "bit" (I really like Slayer, but hey, musical opinions differ, that's life). But when dude chose to defend Anthrax of the three, that was an "ew boy" moment
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on March 31, 2010, 12:43:06 PM
Dismissing Slayer is completely unacceptable.

Also: Of The Big Four, Anthrax has the most uneven catalog, but Among The Living is top-notch. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 31, 2010, 01:49:35 PM
Quote from: Omar on March 31, 2010, 12:43:06 PM
Dismissing Slayer is completely unacceptable.

Also: Of The Big Four, Anthrax has the most uneven catalog, but Among The Living is topnotch.  

Dismissing ALL Heavy Metal IS ACCEPTABLE.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 31, 2010, 01:53:49 PM
Quote from: Omar on March 31, 2010, 12:43:06 PM
Dismissing Slayer is completely unacceptable.

Quote from: mackro on March 31, 2010, 12:20:16 PM
At first, I was a bit taken back by Tom dismissing Slayer

ooo Slayer Nerds!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tyrannosaurus Rocks on March 31, 2010, 02:37:00 PM
I know, I can't believe he would talk ill of Slayer. It had great characters, and was really fun to watch. I still think Joss hasn't topped it, I know there was that Firebug show, but I will always be a fan of Slayer more.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on March 31, 2010, 02:53:49 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 31, 2010, 01:53:49 PM
ooo Slayer Nerds!

Slayer fan, yes. Slayer nerd, no.  I'm not one of those guys who watches every live Slayer YouTube and then critiques Tom Araya in the comments section on messing up that one word in that one lyric.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on March 31, 2010, 03:40:32 PM
I don't know anything about metal but I was aware of/heard of Slayer for most of my life
and had no idea what they looked like until I watched their Nardwaur interview


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTq_aDHBJxo

they seem way more sane and down to earth than my prejudice would have allowed

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 31, 2010, 03:59:01 PM
One thing I do like about Slayer: in the liner notes all the guitar solos are credited in every song. That to me is funny, but I suppose its super-dead serious shit-fire important business to Slayer Nerds (not including Mackro, who is not a Slayer Nerd).


PS Yeah, TE, from everything I've heard about Slayer, they're supposed to be pretty good guys.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on March 31, 2010, 04:38:36 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 31, 2010, 03:59:01 PM
One thing I do like about Slayer: in the liner notes all the guitar solos are credited in every song. That to me is funny, but I suppose its super-dead serious shit-fire important business to Slayer Nerds (not including Mackro, who is not a Slayer Nerd).


PS Yeah, TE, from everything I've heard about Slayer, they're supposed to be pretty good guys.

Kerry King is kind of jerky, at least in most interviews, but Araya, Hanneman, and Lombardo are fine gentleman. 

(http://cdn.idolator.com/assets/resources/2008/02/slayerrrrr.jpg)

"Oh, Dad ..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on March 31, 2010, 04:43:51 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 31, 2010, 01:49:35 PM
Quote from: Omar on March 31, 2010, 12:43:06 PM
Dismissing Slayer is completely unacceptable.

Also: Of The Big Four, Anthrax has the most uneven catalog, but Among The Living is topnotch.  

Dismissing ALL Heavy Metal IS ACCEPTABLE.

Touche, Spike! But after your admitted Lady GooGoo epiphany, there's no telling what other modern tunes will lodge themselves into your head.  You'll probably be touting the new Dillinger Escape Plan and High on Fire records next week!  GooGoo as musical gateway!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 31, 2010, 05:14:14 PM
I like metal more than the vast majority of forum members (and, I'm guessing, listeners in general), but I thought the metal call was hilarious.

Beatle Milt is the best JW call/appearance in a very long time. Was anyone else thinking that the character was going to be revealed as Quad-P?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on March 31, 2010, 07:39:27 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on March 31, 2010, 05:14:14 PM
Was anyone else thinking that the character was going to be revealed as Quad-P?

He couldn't have made it back from the Barge. Not in those boots.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on March 31, 2010, 08:27:33 PM
Quote from: Omar on March 31, 2010, 12:43:06 PM
Dismissing Slayer is completely unacceptable.

Also: Of The Big Four, Anthrax has the most uneven catalog, but Among The Living is top-notch. 

Anthrax - "Celebrated Summer" (http://www.mediafire.com/?wkwnozwmmmm) [Husker Dude cover]

I never knew this existed before reading this Earles post (http://andrewearles.com/2010/03/31/when-someone-has-already-written-the-comprehensive-discography/).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 31, 2010, 11:41:13 PM
I still can't get over these young, young kids being Best Show listeners.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 01, 2010, 09:35:47 AM
Quote from: Omar on March 31, 2010, 04:43:51 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 31, 2010, 01:49:35 PM
Quote from: Omar on March 31, 2010, 12:43:06 PM
Dismissing Slayer is completely unacceptable.

Also: Of The Big Four, Anthrax has the most uneven catalog, but Among The Living is topnotch.  

Dismissing ALL Heavy Metal IS ACCEPTABLE.

Touche, Spike! But after your admitted Lady GooGoo epiphany, there's no telling what other modern tunes will lodge themselves into your head.  You'll probably be touting the new Dillinger Escape Plan and High on Fire records next week!  GooGoo as musical gateway!

Don't get used to it. There are very few artists/groups/songs made after 1980 that I like.  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 01, 2010, 01:20:27 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on March 31, 2010, 05:14:14 PM
I like metal more than the vast majority of forum members (and, I'm guessing, listeners in general), but I thought the metal call was hilarious.

Beatle Milt is the best JW call/appearance in a very long time. Was anyone else thinking that the character was going to be revealed as Quad-P?

Wait, am I one of the forum members you dislike more than metal?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on April 01, 2010, 01:43:14 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on April 01, 2010, 01:20:27 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on March 31, 2010, 05:14:14 PM
I like metal more than the vast majority of forum members (and, I'm guessing, listeners in general), but I thought the metal call was hilarious.

Beatle Milt is the best JW call/appearance in a very long time. Was anyone else thinking that the character was going to be revealed as Quad-P?

Wait, am I one of the forum members you dislike more than metal?

My only defense for the poor sentence construction is that I own an Anvil LP.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 01, 2010, 01:45:17 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on April 01, 2010, 01:43:14 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on April 01, 2010, 01:20:27 PM

Wait, am I one of the forum members you dislike more than metal?

My only defense for the poor sentence construction is that I own an Anvil LP.

Who don't not have an Anvil LP? I know I don't not have one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on April 01, 2010, 03:58:20 PM
Who was the other person the metal guy called a snob?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on April 01, 2010, 06:01:43 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on April 01, 2010, 03:58:20 PM
Who was the other person the metal guy called a snob?

Didn't he mention Beatles Milt?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on April 01, 2010, 08:13:52 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on April 01, 2010, 01:43:14 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on April 01, 2010, 01:20:27 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on March 31, 2010, 05:14:14 PM
I like metal more than the vast majority of forum members (and, I'm guessing, listeners in general), but I thought the metal call was hilarious.

Beatle Milt is the best JW call/appearance in a very long time. Was anyone else thinking that the character was going to be revealed as Quad-P?

Wait, am I one of the forum members you dislike more than metal?

My only defense for the poor sentence construction is that I own an Anvil LP.

have you heard the new Deftones album? if so, do you like it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 02, 2010, 12:23:11 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on March 31, 2010, 05:14:14 PM
I like metal more than the vast majority of forum members (and, I'm guessing, listeners in general), but I thought the metal call was hilarious.

Beatle Milt is the best JW call/appearance in a very long time. Was anyone else thinking that the character was going to be revealed as Quad-P?

I thought the late DJ Murray the K was the 5th Beatle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on April 02, 2010, 01:34:51 PM
my favorite part of the Anvil movie is when they run down the insane amount of albums they've put out. their catalog is practically Zappa-esque in its enormity
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 02, 2010, 09:08:18 PM
Billy Preston claimed he was the 5th Beatle back when he was the musical director for David Brenner's talk show. And 'Nothin' from nothin'' was something he originally submitted to them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on April 02, 2010, 09:22:16 PM
Billy Preston has one of my favorite album titles of all time: "Everybody Likes Some Kind of Music"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on April 03, 2010, 10:12:29 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 31, 2010, 01:53:49 PM
Quote from: Omar on March 31, 2010, 12:43:06 PM
Dismissing Slayer is completely unacceptable.

Quote from: mackro on March 31, 2010, 12:20:16 PM
At first, I was a bit taken back by Tom dismissing Slayer

ooo Slayer Nerds!



I'm a metal fan. I'm not too nerdy about it with most bands except Turbonegro (are they metal?) who I like more for the gimmicky comedy element more than anything. I do like some Slayer though. I was wondering what Tom though the few exceptions were but I'd like to think that Mastodon, Tool, Clutch, High On Fire, Baroness, Isis, Neurosis, Melvins, C Average, The Sword all fall on the more sophisticated side of the metal genre. For the record though my metal interests take up about 5% of the my musical tastes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on April 03, 2010, 10:38:22 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on April 03, 2010, 10:12:29 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 31, 2010, 01:53:49 PM
Quote from: Omar on March 31, 2010, 12:43:06 PM
Dismissing Slayer is completely unacceptable.

Quote from: mackro on March 31, 2010, 12:20:16 PM
At first, I was a bit taken back by Tom dismissing Slayer

ooo Slayer Nerds!



I'm a metal fan. I'm not too nerdy about it with most bands except Turbonegro (are they metal?) who I like more for the gimmicky comedy element more than anything. I do like some Slayer though. I was wondering what Tom though the few exceptions were but I'd like to think that Mastodon, Tool, Clutch, High On Fire, Baroness, Isis, Neurosis, Melvins, C Average, The Sword all fall on the more sophisticated side of the metal genre. For the record though my metal interests take up about 5% of the my musical tastes.

Motorhead?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Reeleyes on April 03, 2010, 11:22:06 PM
Quote from: fonpr on April 03, 2010, 10:38:22 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on April 03, 2010, 10:12:29 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 31, 2010, 01:53:49 PM
Quote from: Omar on March 31, 2010, 12:43:06 PM
Dismissing Slayer is completely unacceptable.

Quote from: mackro on March 31, 2010, 12:20:16 PM
At first, I was a bit taken back by Tom dismissing Slayer

ooo Slayer Nerds!



I'm a metal fan. I'm not too nerdy about it with most bands except Turbonegro (are they metal?) who I like more for the gimmicky comedy element more than anything. I do like some Slayer though. I was wondering what Tom though the few exceptions were but I'd like to think that Mastodon, Tool, Clutch, High On Fire, Baroness, Isis, Neurosis, Melvins, C Average, The Sword all fall on the more sophisticated side of the metal genre. For the record though my metal interests take up about 5% of the my musical tastes.

Motorhead?

Occasionally for the goof but not a serious fan.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on April 04, 2010, 08:51:57 AM
Quote from: Pidgeon on March 31, 2010, 11:41:13 PM
I still can't get over these young, young kids being Best Show listeners.

I find it weird too and yet, in the show's earliest days, kids used to call in every week (Petey being the prime example)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on April 04, 2010, 09:43:16 AM
Quote from: Reeleyes on April 03, 2010, 11:22:06 PM
Quote from: fonpr on April 03, 2010, 10:38:22 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on April 03, 2010, 10:12:29 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 31, 2010, 01:53:49 PM
Quote from: Omar on March 31, 2010, 12:43:06 PM
Dismissing Slayer is completely unacceptable.

Quote from: mackro on March 31, 2010, 12:20:16 PM
At first, I was a bit taken back by Tom dismissing Slayer

ooo Slayer Nerds!



I'm a metal fan. I'm not too nerdy about it with most bands except Turbonegro (are they metal?) who I like more for the gimmicky comedy element more than anything. I do like some Slayer though. I was wondering what Tom though the few exceptions were but I'd like to think that Mastodon, Tool, Clutch, High On Fire, Baroness, Isis, Neurosis, Melvins, C Average, The Sword all fall on the more sophisticated side of the metal genre. For the record though my metal interests take up about 5% of the my musical tastes.

Motorhead?

Occasionally for the goof but not a serious fan.

I personally would not call Motorhead "metal" (though they've gotten more so with the passing of years). There's way too much classic rock & roll in their sound to really pass for metal.

On the topic of metal, I finally saw the Iron Maiden: Flight 666 documentary this weekend and it's terrific. It also reaffirms my belief (based only on my personal experiences) that metal audiences are the coolest, nicest, friendliest audiences in all of rock. It's pretty heartwarming to see Colombian Maiden fans in tears at the end of the show just because they're so happy to have finally gotten the chance to see their favorite band live.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on April 05, 2010, 04:17:47 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on April 04, 2010, 09:43:16 AM
On the topic of metal, I finally saw the Iron Maiden: Flight 666 documentary this weekend and it's terrific. It also reaffirms my belief (based only on my personal experiences) that metal audiences are the coolest, nicest, friendliest audiences in all of rock. It's pretty heartwarming to see Colombian Maiden fans in tears at the end of the show just because they're so happy to have finally gotten the chance to see their favorite band live.

That guy also did a documentary on "World Metal" that looks kinda interesting.  He checks out the metal scenes in India, Japan, Israel etc.  There's some interviews with kids who have been put in jail for wearing a Slayer t-shirt.  Now that's fandom!

I'm also really looking forward to his Rush documentary!  I'm sure the Ayn Rand discussions with Neil Peart will be very illuminating, particularly if Neil is wearing his beanie and twirling drumsticks at the same time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 05, 2010, 09:55:55 PM
Hey FOT,
    Never really posted on this thread, before, and don't have anything to really add that hasn't been said, but I was perusing it, and just gotta wonder, am I just missing the obvious, or who the heck is Edwina Crotch supposed to be?  Not some crazy shortening/massacring of Sabrina The Teenage Witch, right?  First off, that's a fictional character.  Secondly, she's not even really relevant, not that I imagine that fact would stop Spike from coming up with a goofy play on her name.  Thanks, in advance, for any clarification.


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 06, 2010, 07:23:32 AM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 05, 2010, 09:55:55 PM
who the heck is Edwina Crotch supposed to be?  Not some crazy shortening/massacring of Sabrina The Teenage Witch, right? 

I'd forgotten this ... yeah, I didn't figure out who he meant either. Who the hell is this supposed to be?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on April 06, 2010, 08:50:19 AM
Having been a Hayden fan for like 15 years, it kinda warmed my heart that somebody named their child after him.

Also loved JW's "Spooked 'em. Spooked 'em real bad."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on April 06, 2010, 09:49:20 AM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 05, 2010, 09:55:55 PM
Hey FOT,
    Never really posted on this thread, before, and don't have anything to really add that hasn't been said, but I was perusing it, and just gotta wonder, am I just missing the obvious, or who the heck is Edwina Crotch supposed to be?  Not some crazy shortening/massacring of Sabrina The Teenage Witch, right?  First off, that's a fictional character.  Secondly, she's not even really relevant, not that I imagine that fact would stop Spike from coming up with a goofy play on her name.  Thanks, in advance, for any clarification.


   -The Z-Man

My best guess: Ed Koch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on April 06, 2010, 12:42:43 PM
(Ok, so this is about two weeks late, but I finally got around to hearing the last part of the celebrity endorsements episode.)

Mystery Solved! I took this picture, of what I thought was just a funny "engrish" type sign in front of a derelict strip mall in the town where I was teaching last year in Japan. Little did I know that it was actually a men's cologne, endorsed by the legendary Charles Bronson -until hearing that Best Show episode. Thanks Chris L.!
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g130/badgrammer/IMG_0780-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 06, 2010, 02:01:01 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on April 06, 2010, 09:49:20 AM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 05, 2010, 09:55:55 PM
Hey FOT,
    Never really posted on this thread, before, and don't have anything to really add that hasn't been said, but I was perusing it, and just gotta wonder, am I just missing the obvious, or who the heck is Edwina Crotch supposed to be?  Not some crazy shortening/massacring of Sabrina The Teenage Witch, right?  First off, that's a fictional character.  Secondly, she's not even really relevant, not that I imagine that fact would stop Spike from coming up with a goofy play on her name.  Thanks, in advance, for any clarification.


   -The Z-Man

My best guess: Ed Koch.



 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Boy George, I think he's got it. It is the former mayor of NYC  

"Achilles Bursitis"? Really, Pets.  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on April 08, 2010, 07:57:15 PM
Regarding this weeks Therese & Mike show...

the last 20 minutes or so from the Trachtenburgh Family Slideshow Players onto Mike's last words "This guy has been touching my testicles" was JAW DROPPING.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on April 08, 2010, 10:01:13 PM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on April 08, 2010, 07:57:15 PM
Regarding this weeks Therese & Mike show...

the last 20 minutes or so from the Trachtenburgh Family Slideshow Players onto Mike's last words "This guy has been touching my testicles" was JAW DROPPING.



Aww... I'll take partial credit for that... thanks!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on April 08, 2010, 10:22:16 PM
no archive?  >:(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on April 08, 2010, 10:44:12 PM
Quote from: kevin_ on April 08, 2010, 10:22:16 PM
no archive?  >:(


 I've listened to the last half hour twice!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on April 08, 2010, 11:25:53 PM
<--- archivaldummy
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on April 09, 2010, 02:01:07 AM
Mp3 blog Said The Gramophone on Mike in Manhattan's call:
http://www.saidthegramophone.com/archives/tomboyfriend_is_a_girl.php (http://www.saidthegramophone.com/archives/tomboyfriend_is_a_girl.php)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MikeInManhattan on April 09, 2010, 01:47:03 PM
Quote from: emma on April 09, 2010, 02:01:07 AM
Mp3 blog Said The Gramophone on Mike in Manhattan's call:
http://www.saidthegramophone.com/archives/tomboyfriend_is_a_girl.php (http://www.saidthegramophone.com/archives/tomboyfriend_is_a_girl.php)

Emma, I don't think I've ever been in your home. When would this have been and what do I need to return?

Best,
Mike in M.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 10, 2010, 04:04:55 PM
No Mike and Therese podcast???   :(
My ride up to see my lady, tomorrow, will be that much less depraved.


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on April 10, 2010, 06:27:28 PM
Quote from: MikeInManhattan on April 09, 2010, 01:47:03 PM
Emma, I don't think I've ever been in your home. When would this have been and what do I need to return?

Best,
Mike in M.

Your voice has, at least! That call was excellent and freaked me out. To answer your question: I have been missing some petty cash and my childlike sense of wonder and innocence since Tuesday.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pigasus on April 11, 2010, 08:49:32 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on March 25, 2010, 01:26:41 PM
Pam: "I'm gonna bust my bladder."

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/891761/Bust_My_Bladder.mp3
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on April 11, 2010, 09:53:40 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on April 08, 2010, 10:01:13 PM
Aww... I'll take partial credit for that... thanks!

Your story was amazing. A sterling first call. Keep up the great work!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on April 12, 2010, 09:49:30 AM
Quote from: samir on April 11, 2010, 09:53:40 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on April 08, 2010, 10:01:13 PM
Aww... I'll take partial credit for that... thanks!

Your story was amazing. A sterling first call. Keep up the great work!

Thank you, Samir!  :D

I just listened to the archive and realized how terribly nervous I sound -so many "um's"!

Mike had made the comment afterward about getting a refund --and Therese was right, there were no refunds. Only an frustrated guy in a polyester suit asking if he could sleep on our couch. For those of you who weren't in the chat that night, JT ended up staying the night on my friend's couch - the one that felt fully responsible for starting all of the trouble with her dog-related question. This friend and I had seen the TFSP about year prior and during that time the (now deceased) dog was on tour with them. All of the audience members were seated on the floor during that particular show --kind of like kindergartners listening to story time. My friend was the lucky audience member that got to have the dog sit with her during the entire show.

It's hard to imagine that his wife and daughter found him so insensitive to the situation that they cancelled the show and made him find another place to sleep in the middle of a tour, but it happened!

I bought a concert tee before the show started and I still can't bring myself to wear it. Just brings back awkward memories.  :-\
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 15, 2010, 07:06:00 AM
Most of the callers were ladies this week. The giggly variety.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on April 15, 2010, 10:37:10 AM
Highlight: Hours of laudatory talk about train travel foiled at the last moment by Fredericks' tragic train accident tale.  There was something very poetic about it...the conversation, like the train in Fredericks' tale, got totally derailed.  I was laughing...hard.

Lowlight: Dear Julie, one of my favorite callers, sounding like she drank an entire handle of Wild Turkey before calling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on April 15, 2010, 10:42:22 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 15, 2010, 07:06:00 AM
Most of the callers were ladies this week. The giggly variety.

And not a lot of callers this week. I am an hour and a half into this week's episode, and the only callers I think have been young Milo and you so far. No wait -there was the guy who claimed to see Mike throwing a tantrum at the Ted Leo show.

Which is fine, BTW, because I'm enjoying Tom discuss his train travels. Makes me want to travel transcontinental, except for that Friday through Monday is an awful long time to be stuck talking to Bernie Goetz.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on April 15, 2010, 11:11:34 AM
Three Way Tie:

* Pastor Josh insta-gomp (term c/o FOT Chat)
* Julie From Cinci "I am having a severe trouble"
* Fonpr train-story flaming baton into the finish-line ribbon

I can't choose, honestly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on April 15, 2010, 11:12:37 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 15, 2010, 07:06:00 AM
Most of the callers were ladies this week. The giggly variety.

Perhaps I will listen then.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Andy from Atlanta on April 15, 2010, 11:37:47 AM
Imagine being on a train filled with tea-partiers. That's the only people I know who still take trains. That is enough to keep me away from trains.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on April 15, 2010, 12:26:38 PM
Quote from: Andy from Atlanta on April 15, 2010, 11:37:47 AM
Imagine being on a train filled with tea-partiers. That's the only people I know who still take trains. That is enough to keep me away from trains.

Tea-partiers?

Like Mrs. Nesbit?
(http://karenjlloyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/mrs-nesbitt-300x174.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 15, 2010, 03:30:27 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on April 15, 2010, 11:12:37 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 15, 2010, 07:06:00 AM
Most of the callers were ladies this week. The giggly variety.

Perhaps I will listen then.

I fear you will find me unsatisfying as a giggly lady.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on April 15, 2010, 03:56:38 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on April 15, 2010, 03:30:27 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on April 15, 2010, 11:12:37 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 15, 2010, 07:06:00 AM
Most of the callers were ladies this week. The giggly variety.

Perhaps I will listen then.

I fear you will find me unsatisfying as a giggly lady.

Noted and agreed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 15, 2010, 09:01:55 PM
Quote from: Andy from Atlanta on April 15, 2010, 11:37:47 AM
Imagine being on a train filled with tea-partiers. That's the only people I know who still take trains. That is enough to keep me away from trains.

I took a halfway across the country Greyhound Bus ride, but I'm thinking a cross country train trip would be considerably more pleasant. Actually the bus ride was OK. The driver stopped at one point and berated whoever it was who got on smelling like alcohol, and claimed he'd find said person and kick him off the bus, but I got to my destination.

I think tea-partiers probably would hate the communal, I'm-not-driving aspect of taking a train. But I am just hypothesizing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: studiode on April 15, 2010, 11:27:19 PM
Quote from: pigasus on April 11, 2010, 08:49:32 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on March 25, 2010, 01:26:41 PM
Pam: "I'm gonna bust my bladder."

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/891761/Bust_My_Bladder.mp3

Thanks!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on April 16, 2010, 10:07:12 AM
Auntie Christina's call was my favorite. I just recently saw Death Wish 3 for the first time as well, so I greatly enjoyed their discussion.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Andy from Atlanta on April 16, 2010, 11:15:51 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 15, 2010, 09:01:55 PM
Quote from: Andy from Atlanta on April 15, 2010, 11:37:47 AM
Imagine being on a train filled with tea-partiers. That's the only people I know who still take trains. That is enough to keep me away from trains.

I took a halfway across the country Greyhound Bus ride, but I'm thinking a cross country train trip would be considerably more pleasant. Actually the bus ride was OK. The driver stopped at one point and berated whoever it was who got on smelling like alcohol, and claimed he'd find said person and kick him off the bus, but I got to my destination.

I think tea-partiers probably would hate the communal, I'm-not-driving aspect of taking a train. But I am just hypothesizing.

My one greyhound experience scared the hell out of me. Not only did I have to go to the shadiest part of Atlanta to catch my bus, I then arrived in the shadiest part of the destination city... but this time it was dark. It was fun though, all things considered.

I know some tea-partiers who wanted to reminisce in the once great America by taking a train to DC during the healthcare vote. I kind of like the idea of people decked out in tea-party gear loading on to a train... just like in the olden days!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 16, 2010, 12:53:26 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on April 16, 2010, 10:07:12 AM
Auntie Christina's call was my favorite. I just recently saw Death Wish 3 for the first time as well, so I greatly enjoyed their discussion.

!!!

That made my day! Thanks MoS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on April 16, 2010, 01:07:28 PM
I don't think there's ever been a call from a kid I haven't loved on some level.

Also, I love it when Tom sings.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on April 16, 2010, 03:21:42 PM
Lots of great moments, but my favorite low-key one was Tom's reflexive little snort of amusement/derision when "The Expendables" came up. Actually, everything about that call was great. ("A bad job... for Charles Bronson.")
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on April 16, 2010, 04:33:05 PM
One time for work we had a rafting trip.  My boss (ironically) wore a Coors Hat the entire weekend, but man, THAT is a baseball cap.

I'm debating sending him Tom's Coors Hat tale.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on April 16, 2010, 06:15:44 PM
I gotta start doing more stuff mentos style.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on April 16, 2010, 07:37:13 PM
Tom's vocal rendition of the guitar solos from "The End" from the Abbey Road medley. I knew instantly what that was and it cracked me up. I was a 9 year old Beatles nerd.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on April 16, 2010, 07:45:22 PM
Quote from: bmills on April 16, 2010, 06:15:44 PM
I gotta start doing more stuff mentos style.

YES.  One of the top lines of the night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 16, 2010, 10:41:55 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on April 16, 2010, 07:37:13 PM
Tom's vocal rendition of the guitar solos from "The End" from the Abbey Road medley. I knew instantly what that was and it cracked me up. I was a 9 year old Beatles nerd.

That's funny. It took me until maybe 1/3 of the way in to recognize it. I thought he was just making up some fake scat singing as a goof. It was the guitar solos that clued me in to what it was.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 16, 2010, 10:44:24 PM
I have a Coors t-shirt, but it was a free Indianapolis Indians t-shirt. It says Coors on the front and Indianapolis Indians on the back, which doesn't make much sense.

I enjoyed the whole train story. Overall one of my favorite best shows in recent memory.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DanFromBristol on April 17, 2010, 01:52:21 PM
forgive a newbie his first post but did Tom's last caller Nicole seem to be sniffing quite alot? I hope she's better now!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sparkatus on April 18, 2010, 05:11:46 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on April 15, 2010, 10:37:10 AM
Lowlight: Dear Julie, one of my favorite callers, sounding like she drank an entire handle of Wild Turkey before calling.

This was actually sort of disturbing, particularly after her last few sober calls have been pretty great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 18, 2010, 11:11:41 AM
I suspect the guy who didn't know what state New Jersey is in probably lectures people about the Constitution on a regular basis.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on April 19, 2010, 02:49:25 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 18, 2010, 11:11:41 AM
I suspect the guy who didn't know what state New Jersey is in probably lectures people about the Constitution on a regular basis.

What is New Jersey? All sidewalks and stuff?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 20, 2010, 08:34:50 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 18, 2010, 11:11:41 AM
I suspect the guy who didn't know what state New Jersey is in probably lectures people about the Constitution on a regular basis.

He is one of those Silly Sarah (Palin)/Teabagging loving pieces of vermin.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 20, 2010, 07:57:48 PM
One I forgot: Tom singing "Running Up That Hill" in falsetto.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 20, 2010, 08:17:20 PM
Quote from: Spike on April 20, 2010, 08:34:50 AM
Silly Sarah (Palin)

Thanks for clarifying that, Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Poughkeepsie on April 20, 2010, 10:58:23 PM
James call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on April 20, 2010, 11:02:14 PM
Best moment:

(tie:) Bob's call b/w Tom's Live Show Idea.

Worst moment:

my call (Mixed up the CCR rhythm section AND the Red Krayola albums!)

oh wait, James called in? well...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: tenni on April 20, 2010, 11:06:14 PM
Quote from: Poughkeepsie on April 20, 2010, 10:58:23 PM
James call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 21, 2010, 10:42:59 AM
Tom talking about records he has to have for reasons that are absurd, like long songs, complete recordings of, etc.

I have that itch slightly but I have it more with going to see long movies in the theater. Dekalog and the Bonderchuk War & Peace gave me pancake ass, and yet I'd go see something like those again ... something about them being really crazy to screen makes me go watch them ... kind of the film equivalent of a limited edition record.

Also Mike cackling at "this one's for the eggheads!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 21, 2010, 10:53:29 AM
Quote from: Poughkeepsie on April 20, 2010, 10:58:23 PM
James call.

So you liked the James call, James?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on April 21, 2010, 12:08:14 PM
I'm a n00b, so I never knew James and the James'ing thing.  

It was funny, but the best moment last night was the gomping of Matt From California re: the reading of the Facebook thing. Nearly fell back on chair on the gomp.

Best moment in terms of Making Dreams Come True: SUPERCALLER Auntie Christina.  You absolutely deserved it.

(http://vintage-blue.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laverne-and-shirley.jpg)

EDIT: runner up was the FOT Chat ban.  Is there a way to add a "YOU COULD BE NEXT" or "LET THE KILLING BEGIN" in the Alert dialog?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 21, 2010, 12:11:17 PM
Don't jinx her, son.  She's on deck; it's not official yet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 21, 2010, 12:17:18 PM
Quote from: Sarah on April 21, 2010, 12:11:17 PM
Don't jinx her, son.  She's on deck; it's not official yet.

Yeah, Mackro! You give me the yips and I'll come out there and smash ya.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on April 21, 2010, 12:26:51 PM
Yeah, I got the chills when I saw that ban ALERT show up in the chat. I'm so afraid that I'm going to be the next person to say something Tom might consider offensive and be banned forever. Although, I would never say something bad about the show, especially in the chat, to the FOTs and while Tom was watching.

Let me make that clear -- I have NOTHING bad to say about the show, but if I did, I would never say it in a public forum to the host -ya know?

TBS is the highlight of my week! I hope it never goes away.  :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 21, 2010, 12:35:36 PM
Oh, here's Jackie Vernon -- he usually works blue, but this is sorta what Bob reminded me of:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvjSDeaTUnI[/youtube]

With a little touch of Foster Brooks as well:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_wfssOH9lw&feature=related[/youtube]

It was difficult to stay hard G in mentioning him on the air b/c those guys are usually much dirtier than this - this stuff is from TV I think.

Those old time roasts really show all those comedians in the worst light. Milton Berle in particular.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on April 21, 2010, 02:02:51 PM
Back from the days when hopeless alcoholism was hilarious!

How/why/who/what/where on earth were these guys roasting Truman Capote?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottT on April 21, 2010, 04:27:21 PM
I'm stoked Tom mentioned my book (http://gustwintig.com/) last night!!

And he's right - I inserted a secret "FOT" on the glass front of a pinball machine in the 11th floor apartment in the book.  

I collaborated with two writers, Mac Barnett and Eli Horowitz, in order to create a whodunnit narrative. Beyond fiction, the story enters into the real world in the form of a nation-wide treasure hunt- each drawn page in the book has a secretly coded map which directs adventurous readers to twelve individually buried numerals, 1-12, made of gold and studded with emeralds, created by jeweler Anna Sheffield. They have been buried in holes across the country waiting to be found. Whoever first digs them up gets to keep them. Players and onlookers can follow along with the progress of the hunt on the fictional narrator Gus Twintig's personal blog: gustwintig.com (http://gustwintig.com/).

Link to the McSweeney's page (http://store.mcsweeneys.net/index.cfm/fuseaction/catalog.detail/object_id/4e912b27-5330-4aa4-9446-caeed883ef2a/ClockWithoutaFace.cfm)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on April 21, 2010, 08:32:15 PM
Milo's high-pitched, silly giggle that came out of nowhere, and Tom's reaction to it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 21, 2010, 10:37:35 PM
"He's real self-depreciating."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on April 22, 2010, 06:59:09 AM
Seriously, Bob's entire call. Are we sure he isn't an actor or comedian? And this wasn't planned??
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 22, 2010, 10:29:00 AM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on April 22, 2010, 06:59:09 AM
Seriously, Bob's entire call. Are we sure he isn't an actor or comedian? And this wasn't planned??

I wanna hear more about this NPR show host Greg Kaleer, who also starred in a movie with Merle Creep.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on April 22, 2010, 02:36:51 PM
"Wow, Tom Morello was on an album? That guy will play with anybody. Just buy him a sandwich."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on April 22, 2010, 02:51:57 PM
"Steve Martin...Jr."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 22, 2010, 09:00:34 PM
"Nobody offered it to me--I took it!  And how did I take it, Mike?

"What?

"No, not by the horns---Mentos style!"

(Well, it made me laugh pretty hard, just now, on the podcast.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: icepants on April 23, 2010, 03:38:22 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 21, 2010, 10:42:59 AM
I have that itch slightly but I have it more with going to see long movies in the theater. Dekalog and the Bonderchuk War & Peace gave me pancake ass, and yet I'd go see something like those again ... something about them being really crazy to screen makes me go watch them ... kind of the film equivalent of a limited edition record.


Avoid Satantango at all costs, I think it's something like 15 hours?  I tried to make it through but couldn't.  It was so boring a bunch of weird eastern Europeans wondering around in the mud.  There is on shot that's just this pudgy guy staring out a window, this scene was over an hour long.

Additionally my favorite moment from the last show was the spike call, I just love Tom listing the cast of Losers.  This show in total was a highlight.  Tom came up with so many great things on the fly this week. 8)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on April 23, 2010, 04:26:15 AM
Satantango is only nine hours long. Come on!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 23, 2010, 06:37:56 AM
Quote from: Martin on April 23, 2010, 04:26:15 AM
Satantango is only nine hours long. Come on!

See, why do you guys do this to me? I didn't know about this one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 23, 2010, 06:53:22 AM
Quote from: ScottT on April 21, 2010, 04:27:21 PM
I'm stoked Tom mentioned my book (http://gustwintig.com/) last night!!

And he's right - I inserted a secret "FOT" on the glass front of a pinball machine in the 11th floor apartment in the book.  

I collaborated with two writers, Mac Barnett and Eli Horowitz, in order to create a whodunnit narrative. Beyond fiction, the story enters into the real world in the form of a nation-wide treasure hunt- each drawn page in the book has a secretly coded map which directs adventurous readers to twelve individually buried numerals, 1-12, made of gold and studded with emeralds, created by jeweler Anna Sheffield. They have been buried in holes across the country waiting to be found. Whoever first digs them up gets to keep them. Players and onlookers can follow along with the progress of the hunt on the fictional narrator Gus Twintig's personal blog: gustwintig.com (http://gustwintig.com/).

Link to the McSweeney's page (http://store.mcsweeneys.net/index.cfm/fuseaction/catalog.detail/object_id/4e912b27-5330-4aa4-9446-caeed883ef2a/ClockWithoutaFace.cfm)


You're saying I could really travel to these places and find the golden numbers?  That's awesome!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 23, 2010, 07:16:43 AM
ScottT, do you know Kit Williams's Masquerade? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on April 23, 2010, 09:04:09 AM
Quote from: icepants on April 23, 2010, 03:38:22 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 21, 2010, 10:42:59 AM
I have that itch slightly but I have it more with going to see long movies in the theater. Dekalog and the Bonderchuk War & Peace gave me pancake ass, and yet I'd go see something like those again ... something about them being really crazy to screen makes me go watch them ... kind of the film equivalent of a limited edition record.


Avoid Satantango at all costs, I think it's something like 15 hours?  I tried to make it through but couldn't.  It was so boring a bunch of weird eastern Europeans wondering around in the mud.  There is on shot that's just this pudgy guy staring out a window, this scene was over an hour long.

Additionally my favorite moment from the last show was the spike call, I just love Tom listing the cast of Losers.  This show in total was a highlight.  Tom came up with so many great things on the fly this week. 8)



I like Satantango and would gladly watch the entire thing again.  It is a long, hypnotic, immersive experience with a real narrative, stunning b&w cinematography, atmosphere for days, and a wicked sense of humour.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on April 23, 2010, 09:57:16 AM
Another thing...

Quote from: Martin on April 23, 2010, 04:26:15 AM
Satantango is only nine hours long. Come on!

it's 7.5 hours, you Tarradummy!   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on April 23, 2010, 11:11:54 AM
Well it feels like nine! It's not like Shoah which just flies by!


Unrelated but something I just remembered:

Best headline ever, for a movie review of the Gus Van Sant movie Gerry a couple of years ago:

"Dude, Where's My Tarr?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 23, 2010, 11:22:50 AM
Quote from: ScottT on April 21, 2010, 04:27:21 PM
I'm stoked Tom mentioned my book (http://gustwintig.com/) last night!!

And he's right - I inserted a secret "FOT" on the glass front of a pinball machine in the 11th floor apartment in the book.  


Scott, this book looks wicked cool, and I'm going to pick me up a copy!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: icepants on April 23, 2010, 01:00:29 PM
Quote from: Chris L on April 23, 2010, 09:57:16 AM
Another thing...

Quote from: Martin on April 23, 2010, 04:26:15 AM
Satantango is only nine hours long. Come on!

it's 7.5 hours, you Tarradummy!   

I guess it just felt like 15 hours.  I just remember sitting in a theatre for most of a day and thinking "my life..."

However I can recommend a number of much shorter long movies.  La commune, Los Angeles Plays Itself, Branagh's Hamlet (last film shot in 70mm) and Henri Langlois: Phantom of the Cinematheque.

I'm totally off topic here but please forgive me for dissing the highly revered Satantango.  It's just not my thing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on April 23, 2010, 01:06:59 PM
"Is Terrence Malick in the Beastie Boys now?"

As for Today's Carl Sagan, I'd have to say Neil DeGrasse Tyson is the closest we have.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on April 23, 2010, 01:39:32 PM
Quote from: Matt on April 23, 2010, 01:06:59 PM
"Is Terrence Malick in the Beastie Boys now?"

This and Tom's cast lineup for The Losers (which Spike didn't even seem remotely interested in questioning the veracity of) have been the undisputed highlights so far. "Both David Axelrods"!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sparkatus on April 23, 2010, 03:18:19 PM
Bachman Turner Overdrive's Greatest Hits had me drawing unwelcome attention to myself by almost doubling over trying to suppress laughter when waiting for a train this afternoon.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on April 23, 2010, 03:32:13 PM
Quote from: Matt on April 23, 2010, 01:06:59 PM
"Is Terrence Malick in the Beastie Boys now?"

As for Today's Carl Sagan, I'd have to say Neil DeGrasse Tyson is the closest we have.

I'd argue it was Phil Plaitt.  Just to argue about something.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on April 23, 2010, 03:38:25 PM
Tom Scharpling: Beau Brummels completist.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on April 23, 2010, 04:28:23 PM
Tom:  Who got you into Phish?

Kid:    My dad.

Tom:  I might have to call DYFS* on that.





*  For all yous outside the promised land of NJ, DYFS is the Division of Youth and Family Services and "Dye-fuss" has become part of the vernacular as the place to call when someone should have their kids taken away.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on April 23, 2010, 05:55:03 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on April 23, 2010, 04:28:23 PM
Tom:  Who got you into Phish?

Kid:    My dad.

Tom:  I might have to call DYFS* on that.





*  For all yous outside the promised land of NJ, DYFS is the Division of Youth and Family Services and "Dye-fuss" has become part of the vernacular as the place to call when someone should have their kids taken away.

THANK YOU. I thought "Deyfuss" was a special friend of Tom's whom he called if he had to, you know, take care of somebody.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on April 23, 2010, 08:02:07 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on April 23, 2010, 04:28:23 PM
Tom:  Who got you into Phish?

Kid:    My dad.

Tom:  I might have to call DYFS* on that.


I also liked him asking if the Dad said something about 4/20 before disappearing into the garage.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on April 24, 2010, 03:52:55 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on April 23, 2010, 08:02:07 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on April 23, 2010, 04:28:23 PM
Tom:  Who got you into Phish?

Kid:    My dad.

Tom:  I might have to call DYFS* on that.


I also liked him asking if the Dad said something about 4/20 before disappearing into the garage.

Best Milo call yet. It made me laugh out loud at work. My co-workers are getting used to it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 24, 2010, 05:37:48 AM
As much as I hate to say it, that was a pretty good Jamesing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on April 24, 2010, 09:52:28 AM
I really liked old timey guy Bob, I was LOLing in public again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: llcultjam on April 24, 2010, 11:47:05 AM
Quote from: Mark in Helsinki on April 24, 2010, 09:52:28 AM
I really liked old timey guy Bob, I was LOLing in public again.

Bob:
"I have a feeling you don't really like woman"
"You know, you're more pleasant on the phone than you are on the radio..."

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on April 24, 2010, 01:07:48 PM
Gary Keillor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottT on April 25, 2010, 07:54:05 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on April 23, 2010, 06:53:22 AM
Quote from: ScottT on April 21, 2010, 04:27:21 PM
I'm stoked Tom mentioned my book (http://gustwintig.com/) last night!!

And he's right - I inserted a secret "FOT" on the glass front of a pinball machine in the 11th floor apartment in the book.  

I collaborated with two writers, Mac Barnett and Eli Horowitz, in order to create a whodunnit narrative. Beyond fiction, the story enters into the real world in the form of a nation-wide treasure hunt- each drawn page in the book has a secretly coded map which directs adventurous readers to twelve individually buried numerals, 1-12, made of gold and studded with emeralds, created by jeweler Anna Sheffield. They have been buried in holes across the country waiting to be found. Whoever first digs them up gets to keep them. Players and onlookers can follow along with the progress of the hunt on the fictional narrator Gus Twintig's personal blog: gustwintig.com (http://gustwintig.com/).

Link to the McSweeney's page (http://store.mcsweeneys.net/index.cfm/fuseaction/catalog.detail/object_id/4e912b27-5330-4aa4-9446-caeed883ef2a/ClockWithoutaFace.cfm)


You're saying I could really travel to these places and find the golden numbers?  That's awesome!

It's totally true. Gold and emerald numerals.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottT on April 25, 2010, 07:57:06 PM
Quote from: Sarah on April 23, 2010, 07:16:43 AM
ScottT, do you know Kit Williams's Masquerade? 

Yes! It's listed as an influence for our book.

From our FAQ: (http://gustwintig.com/faqs/)
Quote
What are some of the inspirations for this book?
The Eleventh Hour, Graeme Base; The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin; Masquerade, Kit Williams; Life, a User's Manual, Georges Perec.

And Graeme Base who did The Eleventh Hour said he was stoked about the book!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 26, 2010, 09:46:42 AM
I figured you must be familiar with it.  It was the first treasure-hunting book, wasn't it?  Or at least the first modern attempt, especially with a treasure that valuable?  I bought it when it came out, and it is still interleaved with bits of scrap paper on which I scrawled my pathetic attempts to solve the riddles.

Ha, Life: A User's Manual is an influence, too!  I was working at Godine when a copy of the French original showed up, and it was my responsibility to find a reader for it.  It got a very positive review, I recall, but it wasn't until long after I left the company that David finally got around to publishing the translation.  I always regretted that I wasn't there to shepherd it to publication. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on April 26, 2010, 10:46:31 AM
Takin' Care of Business: The Musical  (http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/play/5857/takin-care-of-business)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on April 26, 2010, 10:49:16 PM
Quote from: ScottT on April 25, 2010, 07:57:06 PM
Quote from: Sarah on April 23, 2010, 07:16:43 AM
ScottT, do you know Kit Williams's Masquerade? 

Yes! It's listed as an influence for our book.

From our FAQ: (http://gustwintig.com/faqs/)
Quote
What are some of the inspirations for this book?
The Eleventh Hour, Graeme Base; The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin; Masquerade, Kit Williams; Life, a User's Manual, Georges Perec.

And Graeme Base who did The Eleventh Hour said he was stoked about the book!

You've named two of my favorite books.  I read The Westing Game last time I was down sick for a week, and it was as good as it was when I was eleven.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on April 27, 2010, 01:42:15 AM
Quote from: kevin_ on April 26, 2010, 10:46:31 AM
Takin' Care of Business: The Musical  (http://www.ucbcomedy.com/videos/play/5857/takin-care-of-business)

That is such utter bullshit. There are actually TWO Bachmans in BTO.

It's like those assholes never fucking heard of Brave Belt.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on April 27, 2010, 12:04:32 PM
The 4-20 episode was a total hall of fame episode. 

It actually was a 180 laughs. 

Perfect. 

THANKS, TOM!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 27, 2010, 12:34:21 PM
At the beginning of my call last week, Tom and AP Mike wanted to know if I wanted to speak to little Milo. My response----NO !!!!!! I wanted send Milo (and others under age 25) to Antarctica.    ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Apatche on April 27, 2010, 12:53:06 PM
I lost it after this:  "Usually when you say the word Pittsburgh it's like saying Rumpelstiltskin and you conjure the guy from The Cynics. It's like saying Candyman."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on April 27, 2010, 01:50:09 PM
Quote from: Spike on April 27, 2010, 12:34:21 PM
At the beginning of my call last week, Tom and AP Mike wanted to know if I wanted to speak to little Milo. My response----NO !!!!!! I wanted send Milo (and others under age 25) to Antarctica.    ;D ;D ;D ;D

Aw come on Spike, he was a sweet kid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on April 27, 2010, 03:17:26 PM
Quote from: Spike on April 27, 2010, 12:34:21 PM
At the beginning of my call last week, Tom and AP Mike wanted to know if I wanted to speak to little Milo. My response----NO !!!!!! I wanted send Milo (and others under age 25) to Antarctica.    ;D ;D ;D ;D

Spike, are you saying this is one of the worst moments? Because you can't pick your own comments as best moments.

Actually, maybe you can. But only Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 27, 2010, 04:57:43 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on April 27, 2010, 03:17:26 PM
Quote from: Spike on April 27, 2010, 12:34:21 PM
At the beginning of my call last week, Tom and AP Mike wanted to know if I wanted to speak to little Milo. My response----NO !!!!!! I wanted send Milo (and others under age 25) to Antarctica.    ;D ;D ;D ;D

Spike, are you saying this is one of the worst moments? Because you can't pick your own comments as best moments.

Actually, maybe you can. But only Spike.

I think this might be Spike's version of Omar's recaps ... I don't think Spike acknowledges that there's any show past his call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 28, 2010, 09:43:08 AM
Two things right at the end:

Jillian Barberie laughing in the background over M and T's convict/parole officer dynamic, and

Dave Willis! Dana Snyder! Michael Kupperman! Next week! Holy Shit!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 28, 2010, 11:44:39 AM
'Shake' is going to be on the show next week? Somehow I missed this.

Oh yes and I liked 35-year-old Bob talking about 'Greg Killear', too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 28, 2010, 12:02:52 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 28, 2010, 11:44:39 AM
'Shake' is going to be on the show next week? Somehow I missed this.

Oh yes and I liked 35-year-old Bob talking about 'Greg Killear', too.

Master Shake AND Meatwad!!!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 29, 2010, 08:52:14 AM
Wonder if Petey will call in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on April 29, 2010, 05:44:57 PM
Quote from: Sarah on April 29, 2010, 08:52:14 AM
Wonder if Petey will call in.


Why does being reminded of this make me sad?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 29, 2010, 06:01:37 PM
Because that is the only correct response to said reminder.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: llcultjam on May 04, 2010, 07:06:09 PM
Quote from: Apatche on April 27, 2010, 12:53:06 PM
I lost it after this:  "Usually when you say the word Pittsburgh it's like saying Rumpelstiltskin and you conjure the guy from The Cynics. It's like saying Candyman."

Oh yeah. Thanks for picking this one out. I'd put Michael K in the same category as Bob. I'd never want to meet these guys, but I like what they bring to the program just for Tom's reaction.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on May 05, 2010, 12:49:59 AM
Quote from: llcultjam on May 04, 2010, 07:06:09 PM
Quote from: Apatche on April 27, 2010, 12:53:06 PM
I lost it after this:  "Usually when you say the word Pittsburgh it's like saying Rumpelstiltskin and you conjure the guy from The Cynics. It's like saying Candyman."

Oh yeah. Thanks for picking this one out. I'd put Michael K in the same category as Bob. I'd never want to meet these guys, but I like what they bring to the program just for Tom's reaction.

is your name a reference to lisa lisa and the cult jam? if so, ooooooh baby, i think i love ya from head to toe
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 05, 2010, 02:24:04 PM
Tom, to Milo: "I never thought I'd say this, but go play some video games".

Also liked Chris from SC's great story about that place that sounded as if they'd opened up a mini golf course on the set of Deliverance: fetid water traps, petrified frog stuck to the fake grass, clouds of mosquitos and getting shocked every time you went to retrieve your ball from the hole.

Awesome show - lots of fun calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on May 05, 2010, 02:27:10 PM
2 cent Yuenglings at Buzzy's.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on May 05, 2010, 02:31:00 PM
PBR

Also, "Excuse me, I think we got a call from Berzerk. I think he's trying to say 'Intruder Alert'"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on May 05, 2010, 03:00:48 PM
I wish to see the photo of the racist Haunted House at Adventureland.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on May 05, 2010, 03:01:40 PM
Quote from: llcultjam on May 04, 2010, 07:06:09 PM
Oh yeah. Thanks for picking this one out. I'd put Michael K in the same category as Bob. I'd never want to meet these guys, but I like what they bring to the program just for Tom's reaction.

Quote from: Kim Kelly on May 05, 2010, 12:49:59 AM
is your name a reference to lisa lisa and the cult jam?

I think it's pretty obvious the name refers to the Ultjam corporation.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan Stoll on May 05, 2010, 05:39:33 PM
(http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/115/im001722.jpg)

(http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/4233/im001726.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on May 05, 2010, 08:46:44 PM
That's racist?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on May 05, 2010, 09:08:55 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on May 05, 2010, 08:46:44 PM
That's racist?

Quote from: Pidgeon on April 28, 2010, 07:33:43 PM
You can be a racist and still be a nice dude.

I'm putting the pieces of the puzzle together...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on May 06, 2010, 09:24:42 AM
Quote from: Pidgeon on May 05, 2010, 08:46:44 PM
That's racist?

It's a lot more "racist" than "haunted."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on May 06, 2010, 09:27:23 AM
Quote from: TacoSmith on May 05, 2010, 09:08:55 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on May 05, 2010, 08:46:44 PM
That's racist?

Quote from: Pidgeon on April 28, 2010, 07:33:43 PM
You can be a racist and still be a nice dude.

I'm putting the pieces of the puzzle together...

I've seen statues made by actual Chinese that look more racially insensitive.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on May 06, 2010, 10:24:58 AM
Quote from: Pidgeon on May 06, 2010, 09:27:23 AM
Quote from: TacoSmith on May 05, 2010, 09:08:55 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on May 05, 2010, 08:46:44 PM
That's racist?

Quote from: Pidgeon on April 28, 2010, 07:33:43 PM
You can be a racist and still be a nice dude.

I'm putting the pieces of the puzzle together...

I've seen statues made by actual Chinese that look more racially insensitive.

"Actual Chinese?"

If the place is designed to be "scary" and uses a car that looks like something an "actual Chinese" would build without any intention of being scary, is there not something wrong with the equation?

The choice to use a rickshaw driver plays off old American fears of the "mysterious east."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on May 06, 2010, 10:29:56 AM
You know what?

I'm just digging a hole for myself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on May 06, 2010, 10:42:12 AM
"Is that the one where he fought Mr. T?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 06, 2010, 08:22:43 PM
I have recurring nightmares about Lucky Cat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on May 06, 2010, 09:40:29 PM
"Isn't it weird I know that word?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stan on May 06, 2010, 11:12:06 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on May 06, 2010, 10:29:56 AM
You know what?

I'm just digging a hole for myself.

 Digging holes? Sounds like material for Depravity's Rainbow.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on May 06, 2010, 11:33:54 PM
Dave Willis got it wrong, the breakfast strip club is called CLUB RISQUE. What a dunce.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sparkatus on May 07, 2010, 08:18:33 AM
Just learn people's names.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on May 07, 2010, 09:06:46 AM
Quote from: samir on May 06, 2010, 11:33:54 PM
Dave Willis got it wrong, the breakfast strip club is called CLUB RISQUE. What a dunce.

Cafe Risque.  It's poetical.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on May 07, 2010, 09:39:58 AM
There is an epic rant brewing for next week--I hope--if Tom aims his sights on Action Park. I used to go there as a kid, and it all came rushing back to me.

It has the funniest wikipedia entry ever: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Park (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Park)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 07, 2010, 10:10:28 AM
That Wikipedia entry is made out of awesome:

Quote
The sleds themselves were a large factor in the injuries. A stick that was supposed to control speed led, in practice, to just two options on the infrequently maintained vehicles: extremely slow, and a speed described by one former employee as "death awaits."

Quote
Former park employee Tom Fergus was quoted in an article in the magazine Weird NJ saying that the "skate park was responsible for so many injuries we covered it up with dirt and pretended it never existed."

Quote
While park officials regularly asserted its safety, saying that 90-year-old grandmothers could and did ride it, in the early years of the park the slide was responsible for the bulk of the accidents, injuries, lawsuits and state citations for safety violations.

Quote
One of Action Park's safer attractions was a miniature golf course. Still, the course was known to have problems with snakes due to the nearby wooded area.

There's magic everywhere in that bitch.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on May 07, 2010, 10:51:39 AM
Quote from: Pete Velcro on May 07, 2010, 09:39:58 AM
There is an epic rant brewing for next week--I hope--if Tom aims his sights on Action Park. I used to go there as a kid, and it all came rushing back to me.

It has the funniest wikipedia entry ever: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Park (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Park)

It did come up a few years ago on this episode (http://www.recidivism.org/2007/06/fo_shizzle.html), mixed in with some Great Adventure talk. Therese worked there, apparently, so maybe this is one for the Depravity's Rainbow team?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on May 07, 2010, 04:04:00 PM
Don't forget this part of the Wikipedia article, which is in reference to a ride that Tom discussed on that 2007 episode referenced above.

"In the mid-1980s GAR built an enclosed water slide, not unusual for that time, and indeed the park already had several. But for this one they decided to build, at the end, a complete vertical loop  of the kind more commonly associated with roller coasters.[15]  Employees have reported they were offered hundred-dollar bills to test it. "It didn't buy enough booze to drown out the memory", said Fergus.[11]"

I loved Action Park and I miss it a lot. The adrenaline rush was incredible.  Now I have to punch myself in the face with a hot iron to match that quality and quantity of excitement.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on May 07, 2010, 06:13:28 PM
I actually have an article cited in that Action Park wikipedia entry, which I did not know until very recently, when a friend pointed it out to me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 07, 2010, 07:09:39 PM
That is perhaps one of the most entertaining Wikipedia articles I've read.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on May 09, 2010, 02:41:54 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on May 07, 2010, 04:04:00 PM
"In the mid-1980s GAR built an enclosed water slide, not unusual for that time, and indeed the park already had several. But for this one they decided to build, at the end, a complete vertical loop  of the kind more commonly associated with roller coasters.[15]  Employees have reported they were offered hundred-dollar bills to test it. "It didn't buy enough booze to drown out the memory", said Fergus.[11]"

I love the under the table cash exchange. It's actually surprising to hear that Action Park wasn't mobbed up in some way.

I believe this is referring to the Cannonball?  I have vivid memories of seeing the dried up, sun bleached husk of the Cannonball standing in an area just left of the Action Park exit, like a penalty box. There were alway rumors that some design kinks were being worked out and that once the last round of law suits was taken care of, we would all get to experience the Cannonball. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on May 12, 2010, 09:02:22 AM
Last night's show was amazing, start to finish.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on May 12, 2010, 12:30:25 PM
Agreed. One of the best installments ever. So many highlights- ZG harassing Milo was probably my favorite moment. Still can't get over how funny that was. Classic TBSOW.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on May 12, 2010, 12:46:11 PM
Quote from: moonshake on May 12, 2010, 12:30:25 PM
Agreed. One of the best installments ever. So many highlights- ZG harassing Milo was probably my favorite moment. Still can't get over how funny that was. Classic TBSOW.

ZG should have threatened to send Mousey Milo to Antarctica. I would after that brat to imitate MOI !!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 12, 2010, 01:28:34 PM
Imitating you is a caller right of passage, Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DoodleJump! on May 12, 2010, 01:56:14 PM
I loved the show last night. All of it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on May 12, 2010, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 12, 2010, 01:28:34 PM
Imitating you is a caller right of passage, Spike.

NOT FOR CHILDREN !!!! They should be NEVER SEEN and NEVER HEARD until the age of 25. NO CHILD shall imitate MOI !!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 12, 2010, 03:04:22 PM
Quote from: Spike on May 12, 2010, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 12, 2010, 01:28:34 PM
Imitating you is a caller right of passage, Spike.

NOT FOR CHILDREN !!!! They should be NEVER SEEN and NEVER HEARD until the age of 25. NO CHILD shall imitate MOI !!!!

Spike, Pet, I think your foil hat is picking up frequencies on Tor Hershman's radio station. Not that I don't like it when people slather around the Francais.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on May 12, 2010, 03:25:43 PM
Quote from: DoodleJump! on May 12, 2010, 01:56:14 PM
I loved the show last night. All of it.

Definitely a great show. Zach vs Milo; Shawn ("Let's see your Yo La Tengo hit those octaves") McMyers and his movie script; hanging up on Larry; all gold.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 12, 2010, 04:08:08 PM
Satanicus didn't play fair.

He had a rifle stashed in his unitard. In the ring.

He shot Dirk Rock in his bathroom area. Everything explodes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on May 12, 2010, 04:20:06 PM
Didn't he even say "Joe La Tengo"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 12, 2010, 05:06:19 PM
Pray for my computer; I hope to be back in the fold soon.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rasmussen on May 12, 2010, 05:24:03 PM
Hope you're back soon, Dave!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on May 12, 2010, 08:48:18 PM
Quote from: Spike on May 12, 2010, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 12, 2010, 01:28:34 PM
Imitating you is a caller right of passage, Spike.

NOT FOR CHILDREN !!!! They should be NEVER SEEN and NEVER HEARD until the age of 25. NO CHILD shall imitate MOI !!!!

Spike, I'm under twenty-five and I still love you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stan on May 12, 2010, 09:15:49 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on May 12, 2010, 08:48:18 PM

Spike, I'm under twenty-five and I still love you.

 Well, that explains two things.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on May 12, 2010, 09:16:35 PM
Quote from: Stan on May 12, 2010, 09:15:49 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on May 12, 2010, 08:48:18 PM

Spike, I'm under twenty-five and I still love you.

 Well, that explains two things.

Do tell.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on May 13, 2010, 12:10:48 AM
Larry versus Tom versus Drunk Shawn versus Larry's terrible phone ... playing "Guess Who Visited Fairleigh-Dickinson, Deah?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on May 13, 2010, 07:18:35 AM
"You're a moron and you're banned for 3 years". No one does appalled like Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bakersfieldchimp on May 13, 2010, 10:30:50 AM
a good sucking candy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stan on May 13, 2010, 11:48:48 AM
Quote from: Pidgeon on May 12, 2010, 09:16:35 PM
Quote from: Stan on May 12, 2010, 09:15:49 PM
Quote from: Pidgeon on May 12, 2010, 08:48:18 PM

Spike, I'm under twenty-five and I still love you.

 Well, that explains two things.

Do tell.


 The second part describes your feelings for Spike and the first explains the remainder of your posts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on May 13, 2010, 12:09:40 PM
Hey, most of the other under-25s on this board are pretty civil. This is all on me and my own insecurities. I'm rotten to the core.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 13, 2010, 03:08:24 PM
Nah.  You're really not that remarkable, Pidgeon.  Mostly none of us is. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on May 13, 2010, 03:21:04 PM
Agreed. Anyway, back to the topic at hand:

The best moments were all of the various North Carolina talk, from Chapel Hill restaurants to Zach G's school days.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on May 13, 2010, 04:58:08 PM
Yes, I liked hearing Zach reminiscing about getting spanked. I also liked the census talk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on May 13, 2010, 06:37:52 PM
I can't wait to see Zach's new character "Larry the David Guy".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on May 13, 2010, 06:55:51 PM
"This week in Facebook News"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on May 13, 2010, 07:01:12 PM
"Do you have any callers that can watch a PG-13 movie?" Zach.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on May 13, 2010, 10:02:59 PM
There has not been this much silence-for-snickering since THE DEVICE.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on May 14, 2010, 12:47:01 AM
Another classic moment:

Zach: How long did it take you to read it?
Milo: Like three weeks.
Zach: Oh, so about as long as this call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 14, 2010, 11:02:36 AM
The almost-continuous stream of Mike laughter in the background.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 14, 2010, 11:57:04 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on May 14, 2010, 11:02:36 AM
The almost-continuous stream of Mike laughter in the background.

I know, it's not always easy to hear when I'm listening live. When I listen to the podcast on my ipod, it's easier to hear not just his laughing, but also his editorial comments.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on May 14, 2010, 11:57:36 AM
Shawn's summary of "Monkeyshines" had me stifling laughter on the train.

He has leprosy, and he tries to solve these crimes, but the skin keeps flying at people.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on May 14, 2010, 04:03:56 PM
Not sure why, but I laughed hard at "There's also a bag of snacks out in the vestibule.  Please bring that, as well."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on May 14, 2010, 10:18:08 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on May 14, 2010, 11:57:04 AM

I know, it's not always easy to hear when I'm listening live. When I listen to the podcast on my ipod, it's easier to hear not just his laughing, but also his editorial comments.

This rules. Hearing Mike losing it after Larry's second gomp killed me.

Insane episode. One for the ages. Zach was on a mission all show (poor Milo) and is now undisputed champion.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on May 15, 2010, 12:59:18 AM
Do people in New York actually say "Cousent"?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sparkatus on May 16, 2010, 04:59:34 AM
Just echoing the thoughts of everyone else, an excellent show, start to finish.

"I remember that show, just not your boring story."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 16, 2010, 10:24:16 AM
Quote from: bmills on May 14, 2010, 10:18:08 PM

This rules. Hearing Mike losing it after Larry's second gomp killed me.


One of the funniest Mike-laughing-in-the-background moments was when Tom was reviewing H-Man & Wally's respective mini shows. When Tom was barking "SHUT-UP!" at all of their yabbut-this and yabbut-that excuses, you can hear Mike absolutely dying from fits of laughter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on May 16, 2010, 11:08:19 AM
"Milo, do you smoke cigarettes?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 16, 2010, 09:00:27 PM
I liked the 'Christian Free Jazz' discussion. I had a born-again-type coworker who told me he was going to learn to play 'Christian Saxophone' some years ago. How would Jesus blow?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AaronC on May 16, 2010, 09:28:02 PM
"Ben from Ben & Jerry's"

Then later . . .

"Jerry from Ben & Jerry's"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AaronC on May 16, 2010, 09:31:18 PM
"Harry and the Hendersons/Footloose/Murder-Towns-Kids"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kiwi_Herman on May 16, 2010, 09:38:21 PM
Great Show. I always like when can tell they are trying to hold back laughter.

Bruce Dern Sr. He's bed ridden. This guy,He performs in a bed.

And Verne Troyer being in the movie. And Zach saying so it's a short film.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 16, 2010, 09:44:17 PM
Quote from: Kiwi_Herman on May 16, 2010, 09:38:21 PM

Bruce Dern Sr. He's bed ridden. This guy,He performs in a bed.


This was making me think of Frank Sinatra in Cannonball 2 doing his scene from the car.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on May 17, 2010, 04:43:23 AM
We need a new Werther's Original commercial starring Zach. An updated version of this, which I've seen one million times on TV growing up (in both English, Swedish and German):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sUaD2r11oE
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on May 17, 2010, 05:45:38 AM
Quote from: Martin on May 17, 2010, 04:43:23 AM
We need a new Werther's Original commercial starring Zach. An updated version of this, which I've seen one million times on TV growing up (in both English, Swedish and German):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sUaD2r11oE

I have not seen that in so long!!!  That little kid is so polite.  I haven't seen THAT in so long either.  But yes, an update with Zach G would be pretty awesome ... Maybe include one of those wigs he wears when he works with Tim & Eric.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete Velcro on May 17, 2010, 09:29:58 AM
Totally awesome show. I love how Zach is able to pitch in on the development of the AP Mike character: "first to get there and last one to leave."

By the way, has Rollins ever been on TBS? If not, could he...maybe?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat K on May 17, 2010, 10:49:06 AM
The talk from Tom about the various bullies who terrorized his school/neighborhood was priceless, truly a cut above. It was almost Depravity's Rainbow-quality.  I want an entire show about Tom's traumatic experiences as a 9th grader.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pat K on May 17, 2010, 10:51:14 AM
Quote from: Spike on May 12, 2010, 02:04:49 PM
NOT FOR CHILDREN !!!! They should be NEVER SEEN and NEVER HEARD until the age of 25. NO CHILD shall imitate MOI !!!!

 
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/125877881_4dc2bb6b1b.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on May 17, 2010, 02:34:25 PM
The actual sound of eating towards the end of the episode was TOO MUCH for me.  Just the worst sound in my earphones EVER. 

Amazing!  This was maybe my favorite episode. 

I still love Mike and Tom laughing at Bruno S's "Welcome to the Mike show" clip. 

But last weeks episode is incredible. 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stephen on May 17, 2010, 06:03:22 PM
I work for the census and just received a call from my crew leader letting me know that we have been kicked out of our local McDonalds.  Our meetings have been moved to the local Subway.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on May 17, 2010, 06:11:45 PM
Quote from: stephen on May 17, 2010, 06:03:22 PM
I work for the census and just received a call from my crew leader letting me know that we have been kicked out of our local McDonalds.  Our meetings have been moved to the local Subway.

The government should just seize the restaurant and use it until the Census is over. 

I feel certain Buffcoat will agree with me on this one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 17, 2010, 07:22:44 PM
Hey, as long as they stay out of the coffee shops I go to, they can hang out wherever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DoodleJump! on May 18, 2010, 01:07:53 AM
Just an update:
Our census crew leader is really cool and has moved our meetings to one of the private meeting rooms at the library.
Yay!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on May 18, 2010, 01:27:48 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 17, 2010, 07:22:44 PM
Hey, as long as they stay out of the coffee shops I go to, they can hang out wherever.

I might say the same thing about offshore oil wells or silver mines.  Not In My Backyard fellas! 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Adblau1 on May 18, 2010, 02:04:27 PM
There were too many high points in last week's show to keep track of, but my biggest laugh-out-loud-by-myself-while-no-one-else-is-in-the-room moments came during "religious jazz" and "larry the david guy," and "verizon wireless [6000 years in the future]"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on May 18, 2010, 02:56:53 PM
Quote from: DoodleJump! on May 18, 2010, 01:07:53 AM
Just an update:
Our census crew leader is really cool and has moved our meetings to one of the private meeting rooms at the library.
Yay!

Now that's a professional censuseer. I refuse to answer questions to anyone but your census leader.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on May 18, 2010, 11:10:24 PM
Everybody's in the French Resistance But You Guys
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on May 19, 2010, 10:25:20 AM
"Gross Encounters of the Worst Kind."  The Neil Peart photo specifically.

That book covers my entire Christmas list for 2010.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 19, 2010, 01:29:50 PM
Tom trying out voices for Dondi and Ziggy.

Remember on, I believe, the first on-air Mike Show when the topic was "Things that are Always Funny"? Tom going falsetto is, I believe, always funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 19, 2010, 02:33:40 PM
Has anyone managed to locate the Gorch/Henry Winkler video that Tom briefly mentioned? DracSearch has given me nothing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: tenni on May 19, 2010, 03:41:59 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on May 19, 2010, 02:33:40 PM
Has anyone managed to locate the Gorch/Henry Winkler video that Tom briefly mentioned? DracSearch has given me nothing.

Same! I saw a Facebook-related link last night in the chat but didn't save it. I also don't have Facebook but would love to see it, if possible.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on May 19, 2010, 04:13:44 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on May 19, 2010, 02:33:40 PM
Has anyone managed to locate the Gorch/Henry Winkler video that Tom briefly mentioned? DracSearch has given me nothing.

here 'tis. not sure if you can view this if you're not on the Facebook, though

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1477673741348&ref=mf
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 19, 2010, 04:46:27 PM
Where does parody end and reality begin?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on May 19, 2010, 06:19:30 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on May 19, 2010, 04:46:27 PM
Where does parody end and reality begin?

The tip of your nose!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on May 20, 2010, 05:29:14 PM
"It's like an old European city, Houston."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on May 21, 2010, 01:25:54 PM
"It's our Venice!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sparkatus on May 21, 2010, 01:57:59 PM
From "Hey dum dum" to "Master" in one easy step.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kiwi_Herman on May 21, 2010, 04:16:09 PM
Worst Moment -Julie. I like her calls,but her last one.Yikes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on May 21, 2010, 06:35:28 PM
"Let's eat some fish skeletons... outta this garbage can."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 21, 2010, 08:53:06 PM
I can't believe I missed Darren live. I find Darren extremely entertaining.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on May 22, 2010, 09:54:44 AM
Best worst moment was during Gardner from Harlem's call.

Gardner after Tom warns him about a tourettes comedy routine: "I definitely wouldn't jump on that old stereotype."

Mike like 9 seconds later: "What names did they call you? Heh Heh Heh Heh Heh"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on May 22, 2010, 10:06:09 AM
Milo's calls are succeeding despite, rather than because of, his participation. In that sense he's more like the new Spike than the new Petey.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sparkatus on May 22, 2010, 12:04:38 PM
Quote from: bmills on May 22, 2010, 09:54:44 AM
Best worst moment was during Gardner from Harlem's call.

Gardner after Tom warns him about a tourettes comedy routine: "I definitely wouldn't jump on that old stereotype."

Mike like 9 seconds later: "What names did they call you? Heh Heh Heh Heh Heh"

I couldn't hear what Mike was saying. Genius.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on May 23, 2010, 02:09:28 AM
Quote from: Kiwi_Herman on May 21, 2010, 04:16:09 PM
Worst Moment -Julie. I like her calls,but her last one.Yikes.

I do not condone calling the show while ginned up, but that call was hilarious.  I do hope Julie was home safe, or at least didn't have to do any driving that night.  Holy moly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on May 23, 2010, 02:34:47 AM
Tom threatening Harpo, easily. Harpo's reaction was priceless.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on May 23, 2010, 04:21:45 AM
Quote from: mackro on May 23, 2010, 02:34:47 AM
Tom threatening Harpo, easily. Harpo's reaction was priceless.

Please tell me the youngest brother's name is Chico.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 23, 2010, 07:11:56 AM
That would make no sense at all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on May 23, 2010, 10:40:09 AM
Quote from: waltkellysghost on May 23, 2010, 04:21:45 AM
Quote from: mackro on May 23, 2010, 02:34:47 AM
Tom threatening Harpo, easily. Harpo's reaction was priceless.

Please tell me the youngest brother's name is Chico.

GUMMO!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 23, 2010, 10:43:56 AM
Again, no sense.  Unless there is an unknown Marx brother named Milo I don't know about.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 23, 2010, 11:34:16 AM
That would be funny, though. Harpo, Chico, and Milo.  It would be like the "Get Ready to Meet My Little Friend" of brood nomenclature.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 23, 2010, 01:17:03 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 23, 2010, 11:34:16 AM
That would be funny, though. Harpo, Chico, and Milo.  It would be like the "Get Ready to Meet My Little Friend" of brood nomenclature.

Milo is so obviously the Gummo (the Marx Brother, not the Harmony Korine movie) of the family.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 23, 2010, 01:39:51 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 23, 2010, 11:34:16 AM
That would be funny, though. Harpo, Chico, and Milo.  It would be like the "Get Ready to Meet My Little Friend" of brood nomenclature.

On that basis, I will accept Chico.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on May 23, 2010, 05:17:09 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on May 23, 2010, 01:17:03 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 23, 2010, 11:34:16 AM
That would be funny, though. Harpo, Chico, and Milo.  It would be like the "Get Ready to Meet My Little Friend" of brood nomenclature.

Milo is so obviously the Gummo (the Marx Brother, not the Harmony Korine movie) of the family.

You are on it, MoS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sparkatus on May 24, 2010, 01:44:41 PM
Darren's fart noise had me creasing up on the train this morning.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on May 24, 2010, 09:26:08 PM
JW's call... So many guffaws. White Shadow reference = Awesome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on May 26, 2010, 03:43:18 PM
Sheesh, the whole PFT call (buttering-up Kevin Smith, Jay Leno's jokes, etc.). 

Plus, is there a more gracious winner than Spike.  Spike is the Jackie-O of the 21st Century.  Clearly Jen Kirkman already knows this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on May 26, 2010, 03:57:53 PM
I loved Tom's letter to his computer.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on May 26, 2010, 04:24:24 PM
"Drizzled with Question Mark Sauce..."

..and then Tom having a laughing fit shortly after saying it. I love when Tom laughs like that!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on May 26, 2010, 05:31:44 PM
Best:  Jen Kirkman gets text from husband:  "What are you talking about (15 exclamation points and question marks)"

Worst:  The two clips that got fudged, especially the one with Lisa Jane Persky's nomination for Rookie of the Year.

All those clips, unfudged, can be downloaded here:  http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RYIV6A44 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RYIV6A44)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on May 26, 2010, 07:33:08 PM
There was a lot of behind-the-scenes laughing and gesturing, I can tell you that much.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on May 26, 2010, 08:05:10 PM
Funniest: Jen asking Spike if he needed functional help
Best: Spike saying Neil Mahony was very deserving of his award. Tom losing it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on May 26, 2010, 11:05:00 PM
Chat highlight - Laurie tells us to keep it clean because Milo's in the chat.  Three minutes later Rollins Band's "Do it" is playing, and when Milo asks which band we're listening to, Laurie says, "Get in the van, Milo."  

Milo says, "Huh?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on May 27, 2010, 11:46:33 AM
"drizzled in question mark sauce" killed me, as did PFT James-ing Tom. I laughed so hard The Baby, who was in the back watching her kid-stories, ran out to the living room to ask me why I was laughing. I then tried to explain what was so funny and realized that 3-year-olds are not equipped to understand James-ing (nor should they be).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 27, 2010, 12:11:49 PM
I liked when Tom was interviewing Mike and Therese, he asked them if they liked "Depravity's Rainbow" they both, almost as one, said: "I've accepted it" and "I've accepted it too".

It's like the final stage of grief, after denial and rage and bargaining etc etc.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on May 29, 2010, 03:13:37 AM
Also: umbrelly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on June 01, 2010, 12:41:10 PM
Quote from: Bryan on May 22, 2010, 10:06:09 AM
Milo's calls are succeeding despite, rather than because of, his participation. In that sense he's more like the new Spike than the new Petey.


WTFH ????
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vitaminham on June 01, 2010, 02:59:08 PM
The best was when Paul F. Tompkins "James-ed" Tom.  It was totally unexpected and the eruption of laughter in the studio made it even better.

Can't wait for tonight's episode!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on June 01, 2010, 11:04:22 PM
So many great moments on tonights show. Bob's call had plenty of redemption, humanity, and humor. Also, the Milo calls are getting better and better. Laurie's by-proxy heave-ho cracked me up. There were so many great moments. This is what call in shows should be all about.

Five Stars.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 01, 2010, 11:43:53 PM
Quote from: waltkellysghost on June 01, 2010, 11:04:22 PM
Laurie's by-proxy heave-ho cracked me up.

Shining example of Heave-Hovian creativity.

Too Shay (we type English 'round here)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on June 02, 2010, 06:49:31 AM
I'm not suggesting that it was a best/worst moment of the show, but here's (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-man-calls-911-about-beer-pasco-20100601,0,6207194.story) the news story I was talking about.

Quote
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (AP) — A 32-year-old Pasco County man who called 911 to complain about his mother is facing criminal charges.

According to a sheriff's office arrest report, Charles Dennison told a deputy that his mother took his beer and he wanted her arrested. Dennison was reportedly "very intoxicated" when the deputy arrived at the New Port Richey home.

Dennison told the deputy that he would keep calling emergency responders if his mother wasn't charged. He has been charged with making false 911 calls and was jailed on $150 bond. It was unclear if he had an attorney.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on June 02, 2010, 07:51:27 AM
all of the cici's pizza segment. amazing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: timmx on June 02, 2010, 11:37:05 AM
My personal best moment was hearing my 2 year-old daughter walking around imitating the opening scream from "Do It".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 02, 2010, 12:42:43 PM
"Wendy's Kitchen Adventure"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: inajar on June 02, 2010, 02:01:31 PM
Quote from: timmx on June 02, 2010, 11:37:05 AM
My personal best moment was hearing my 2 year-old daughter walking around imitating the opening scream from "Do It".

Awesome.
I heard my 3-year old singing "BEST SHOW on (mumble)" at the park the other day over and over again. I am a proud papa.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 02, 2010, 04:23:11 PM
I always like to hear how Tom tees off the show ... this week was the Blues Brothers & their hateful version of the blues: "from the mind that brought you the cheeseburger sketch".

Dave's Neil Young concert review -- love when Dave calls and talks about music w/Tom.

Lobster sandwich. I am appalled that a) there is a sandwich, and b) it is $25.

The census taker running Tom to ground & talk of an April Fools Party with 100 people in his domicile.

To Spike: "How many Sims characters have died by your hand?"

And of course I look forward to: Trash Bleepers II: Port of Call New Port Richey

And although it made Tom crabby, I think him not letting me talk about Mike's video was funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DJ Clem on June 02, 2010, 05:30:32 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 02, 2010, 04:23:11 PM
the Blues Brothers & their hateful version of the blues
Therein lies my "What am I doing? I am better than this" story. (I caught the archive late last night; couldn't call in b/c, well, read on..)

I'm a part-time musician, and I play with several groups around town. I do some work for a small theater company that performs staged readings of popular films (mostly kitschy 80s stuff). This month's offering is--you guessed it--The Blues Brothers, and we've put together a full 10-piece band for the musical numbers (I'm on bass guitar--Duck Dunn!). The staged reading is a one-off event, so we decided to book a couple of club dates for the band.

Now I am no fan of the "tribute band" fad that's currently sweeping the clubs where I used to go to hear (and play) original music, but people ask me to do stuff, and I try not to say no when a) they're friends, b) there's a payday. Not only that, but Duck Dunn is one of the greatest bassists on the planet (in fact every member of the BB's backing band was a heavy cat). I had several angles by which to justify my involvement in a project that I would never in a million years pay to see.

So last night I drove home from rehearsal, thinking to myself 'Man...this is starting to sound GOOD! The band's getting pretty tight!' I'd managed to suppress my cynical leanings and was allowing myself to get excited about the shows. Then I got home, opened up the archive player and listened to Tom open the show with a Blues Brothers tirade, and the walls came crashing down, and I was at last confronted with the sad reality of my situation: I'm playing in a tribute to a tribute band. And a lousy one at that.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on June 02, 2010, 06:47:03 PM
someone actually beat me to posting "i don't give a rip!" as my facebook status.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on June 02, 2010, 07:16:04 PM
Is not giving a rip a competition???
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 02, 2010, 09:30:35 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 02, 2010, 04:23:11 PM
And although it made Tom crabby, I think him not letting me talk about Mike's video was funny.

It's a good thing we're not at war and those fortunate few who got to see the "leaked" video weren't given battle plans because we'd all be dead now as a result of their loose lips sinking ships.

Of course, that's not to say I'm not enjoying the "street buzz."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on June 02, 2010, 09:49:09 PM
Last night's show was great all around. Yay Best Show!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on June 02, 2010, 10:07:15 PM
Seconded. Listening to the second half (which I missed once my brother commandeered my computer) was one of the few highlights of an otherwise crapsack-esque day.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 03, 2010, 12:37:52 AM
So you can say Ass but not Humpers?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on June 03, 2010, 01:05:02 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on June 03, 2010, 12:37:52 AM
So you can say Ass but not Humpers?

Perhaps this is because everyone has an ass, but not everyone is a humper.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 03, 2010, 02:01:45 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 02, 2010, 09:30:35 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 02, 2010, 04:23:11 PM
And although it made Tom crabby, I think him not letting me talk about Mike's video was funny.

It's a good thing we're not at war and those fortunate few who got to see the "leaked" video weren't given battle plans because we'd all be dead now as a result of their loose lips sinking ships.


Yes, if you have secret plans of any kind, don't tell me about them ... I'm just going to ruin it!

PS Don't be too mad at me Mike ... straight up for real? I was reminded of an anecdote from Citizen Kane when I saw the video.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 03, 2010, 11:19:27 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 02, 2010, 04:23:11 PM

Lobster sandwich. I am appalled that a) there is a sandwich, and b) it is $25.


Where I grew up, the local McDonalds invented the McLobster which since then has swept the East Coast of Canada. It's reached McRib proportions there.

The same McDonalds invented McDonalds Iced Cream Cake, but it hasn't enjoyed the same institutional status.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 03, 2010, 11:19:52 AM
Quote from: Stupornaut on June 03, 2010, 01:05:02 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on June 03, 2010, 12:37:52 AM
So you can say Ass but not Humpers?

Perhaps this is because everyone has an ass, but not everyone is a humper.

PLUS Trash "Bleepers" just sounds funnier.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 03, 2010, 11:41:47 AM
Quote from: Stupornaut on June 03, 2010, 01:05:02 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on June 03, 2010, 12:37:52 AM
So you can say Ass but not Humpers?

Perhaps this is because everyone has an ass, but not everyone is a humper.

But everyone has the potential to hump, no? Did I just stumble upon a new name for Depravity's Rainbow: The Potential to Hump!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on June 03, 2010, 11:46:19 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 03, 2010, 11:41:47 AM
Quote from: Stupornaut on June 03, 2010, 01:05:02 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on June 03, 2010, 12:37:52 AM
So you can say Ass but not Humpers?

Perhaps this is because everyone has an ass, but not everyone is a humper.

But everyone has the potential to hump, no? Did I just stumble upon a new name for Depravity's Rainbow: The Potential to Hump!

Little known fact: "The Potential to Hump" was the proposed title of a quickly-abandoned Curved Air interpretation of Funkadelic's "Standing on the Verge of Getting It On".

(my worst post ever? possibly!)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 03, 2010, 02:45:00 PM
I believe McDonaldses in Vermont have or have had Lobster Rolls. The $25 Lobster sandwich is indeed horribly wrong.

As for the Blues Brothers, I love that movie. Car chase in a shopping mall. Captured the zeitgeist.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pemac on June 03, 2010, 04:11:13 PM
When Tom and Bob reconciled, and Tom said he'd buy Bob the smoking-quitting book I almost choked up. 

Then when Tom says "I'm not here to make fun. I'm here to make friieennnds", that just killed me.  Too funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 03, 2010, 06:21:11 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on June 02, 2010, 12:42:43 PM
"Wendy's Kitchen Adventure"

Ha - I missed this the first time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on June 04, 2010, 02:06:12 AM
"If Klaus Kinski was still alive we would all know it"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on June 06, 2010, 10:03:13 AM
Weird that the raison d'être of Alabaman thugs and criminals is to keep people in the dark about how much money the agriculture commissioner is responsible for.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 06, 2010, 10:48:21 AM
I wonder wah that is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bakersfieldchimp on June 07, 2010, 09:30:43 AM
Quote from: inajar on June 02, 2010, 02:01:31 PM
Quote from: timmx on June 02, 2010, 11:37:05 AM
My personal best moment was hearing my 2 year-old daughter walking around imitating the opening scream from "Do It".

Awesome.
I heard my 3-year old singing "BEST SHOW on (mumble)" at the park the other day over and over again. I am a proud papa.

It's not quite the same thing, but my ladyfriend was doing the same thing last night after I had her listen to the episode with Zach Galifianakis from a few weeks back-- I'll make a FOT of her yet!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on June 07, 2010, 11:18:30 AM
Quote from: inajar on June 02, 2010, 02:01:31 PM
Quote from: timmx on June 02, 2010, 11:37:05 AM
My personal best moment was hearing my 2 year-old daughter walking around imitating the opening scream from "Do It".

Awesome.
I heard my 3-year old singing "BEST SHOW on (mumble)" at the park the other day over and over again. I am a proud papa.

I have some video of my one 3-year-old singing DO IT! And she often sings the Best Show theme, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on June 07, 2010, 12:04:31 PM
The Cici's Pizza tirade kind of confused me.

I didn't understand which part was so difficult for Tom to endure... I mean he said himself that the price didn't go up, and doesn't even drink soda... Was he accosted by one of the SS/Cici agents demanding his beverage bar "papers?"

Perhaps he just doesn't adjust well to change?

Anyway, the part about the old folks brashly taking too many cookies made me not care.

The show was definitely a "W."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on June 07, 2010, 02:39:03 PM
I could have sworn that when the one candidate first said "stealing yard signs in the dark of night" he was saying "stealing urine signs in the dark of night".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on June 07, 2010, 02:49:22 PM
I may have mixed up two different dining establishments in my previous post, and for that I submit my apology.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 08, 2010, 09:18:34 AM
"There ain't no Best Show 'Trans.'"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on June 08, 2010, 11:58:42 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 08, 2010, 09:18:34 AM
"There ain't no Best Show 'Trans.'"

more feed for the voice modulator conspiracy theorists, i'm afraid
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on June 08, 2010, 10:01:59 PM
"You got Wested, my friend."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on June 09, 2010, 01:31:55 AM
Milo was great tonight, as always.  Front runner for best caller in the next award season. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 09, 2010, 09:40:49 AM
Worst moment: I should know better than to wait on hold when the show goes seven minutes over.  But I had waited on hold for a solid half-hour and became overly determined.  By the time I was on, I did not even have time to say "Certify Paul F Tompkins on Twitter" before Tom cut me off. Ugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DePhiladelphia on June 09, 2010, 10:12:19 AM
I LOL'd at the various promos Tom did at the beginning of the show. "Watch our friend AP Mike as he moves on to greener pastures."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on June 09, 2010, 10:46:00 AM
Tom doing "HAW HAW HAW good one" awkwarding out Evan (not the Funk Davies)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: robertc on June 09, 2010, 03:40:40 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 09, 2010, 09:40:49 AM
Worst moment: I should know better than to wait on hold when the show goes seven minutes over.  But I had waited on hold for a solid half-hour and became overly determined.  By the time I was on, I did not even have time to say "Certify Paul F Tompkins on Twitter" before Tom cut me off. Ugh.
Maybe you weren't crazy about it, but that was one of the better moments of the night. I'd be proud if I were you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 09, 2010, 06:10:16 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 09, 2010, 09:40:49 AM
Worst moment: I should know better than to wait on hold when the show goes seven minutes over.  But I had waited on hold for a solid half-hour and became overly determined.  By the time I was on, I did not even have time to say "Certify Paul F Tompkins on Twitter" before Tom cut me off. Ugh.

Me too ... I almost hung up once I realized it was not in the cards. I also had already called in, which means I'm basically being an a-hole. But I got this bug up my butt to talk about Larry Siegel and I didn't want to let it go.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 09, 2010, 06:35:29 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 09, 2010, 06:10:16 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 09, 2010, 09:40:49 AM
Worst moment: I should know better than to wait on hold when the show goes seven minutes over.  But I had waited on hold for a solid half-hour and became overly determined.  By the time I was on, I did not even have time to say "Certify Paul F Tompkins on Twitter" before Tom cut me off. Ugh.

Me too ... I almost hung up once I realized it was not in the cards. I also had already called in, which means I'm basically being an a-hole. But I got this bug up my butt to talk about Larry Siegel and I didn't want to let it go.

Oh I know that feeling. Suffice it to say you did fine! And your awareness of the double-dip and the fact that you mentioned it in your second call went a long way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Science on June 10, 2010, 02:05:45 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cTH4LQ9RuY[/youtube]

the set jen was talking about
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 10, 2010, 03:09:35 AM
Fredericks was blowing my mind with his tales of wildcat camping near SINKHOLES. Sinkholes which are also lakes. And the sinkhole/lakes are stocked with fish. And the stocking  is being carried out by BIRDS dropping fish into the lake.

The word "sinkhole" got me to thinking that there's a real spiritual connection between the townships of New Port Richey, FL and Newbridge, NJ. Also, all the crazy police-blotter stories coming out of New Port Richey have a sort of Newbridgian tone to them .
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 10, 2010, 06:54:44 AM
All that comic talk made me wish this guy would call up.


(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3rkx9Mg841qzvqipo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on June 10, 2010, 08:06:03 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on June 10, 2010, 03:09:35 AM
Fredericks was blowing my mind with his tales of wildcat camping near SINKHOLES. Sinkholes which are also lakes. And the sinkhole/lakes are stocked with fish. And the stocking  is being carried out by BIRDS dropping fish into the lake.

The word "sinkhole" got me to thinking that there's a real spiritual connection between the townships of New Port Richey, FL and Newbridge, NJ. Also, all the crazy police-blotter stories coming out of New Port Richey have a sort of Newbridgian tone to them .

Made me think of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQITWbAaDx0
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 10, 2010, 10:26:24 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on June 10, 2010, 03:09:35 AM
SINKHOLES. Sinkholes which are also lakes. And the sinkhole/lakes are stocked with fish.
The word "sinkhole" got me to thinking.

My mind was blown when I was trying to relax after the show by listening to the most recent episode of The Skeptic's Guide To The Universe and what did they do a feature on?  Damn right!  The different types of sinkholes.  I sat bolt upright in bed,  shook my head furiously and fell backward and didn't move again for the rest of the night.

Synchronicity will do that to you sometimes.

Synchronicity is the experience of two or more events that are apparently causally unrelated occurring together in a meaningful manner.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The Brighamist on June 10, 2010, 01:43:50 PM
Tom hanging up on Willy Wonka.

Looks like the Black Hollies weren't big enough for Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Hollies
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DS1077 on June 10, 2010, 03:31:22 PM
Best moment: Jen Kirkman being so instantly and entirely baffled by Fredericks.
Worst moment: The sinking realization that I understood exactly what Fredericks was trying to say.

See, Kirkman said "He's like a sports guy, so I'd hope he'd throw well".  But Bruce Jenner?  Also like a sports guy, and just said he did NOT throw well.  So when he made that face, it was probably because of her comments about sports guys.  Which I'm pretty sure is what Fredericks meant.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on June 10, 2010, 03:42:10 PM
Frankly, I'm just surprised Bruce Jenner can make a face at all.  (Sports guy or no.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 10, 2010, 04:13:50 PM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on June 10, 2010, 06:54:44 AM
All that comic talk made me wish this guy would call up.


(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3rkx9Mg841qzvqipo1_500.jpg)

This is exactly how I see the Shop For a Coffin guy in my mind.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 10, 2010, 10:44:21 PM
Quote from: DS1077 on June 10, 2010, 03:31:22 PM
Best moment: Jen Kirkman being so instantly and entirely baffled by Fredericks.
Worst moment: The sinking realization that I understood exactly what Fredericks was trying to say.

See, Kirkman said "He's like a sports guy, so I'd hope he'd throw well".  But Bruce Jenner?  Also like a sports guy, and just said he did NOT throw well.  So when he made that face, it was probably because of her comments about sports guys.  Which I'm pretty sure is what Fredericks meant.

I'm sorry it was the worst moment of the show for you, but you are absolutely correct.  

Ben really let me down on that one.

And thanks to Auntie Christina for having my back in the chat. I read the chat later.  I like squeege.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DS1077 on June 10, 2010, 11:30:14 PM
Sorry, didn't mean to offend.  (I know I'm new here).  It was just a moment of, "If everyone else says this is crazy talk, but *I* think I understand..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on June 11, 2010, 10:40:12 AM
List'nin' to the archive thoughts:

-Very much enjoyed Spike carefully pronouncing his "no"s after Dave's call
-Auntie Christina I was not so keen on Barton Fink either! But I have only seen it once, so maybe I will "do a Lebowski" on it one day.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 11, 2010, 01:07:45 PM
Quote from: DS1077 on June 10, 2010, 11:30:14 PM
Sorry, didn't mean to offend.  (I know I'm new here).  It was just a moment of, "If everyone else says this is crazy talk, but *I* think I understand..."


Hell, I'm not offended.
The reality is you did understand.

I have come to the conclusion, that frequently, when confronted with something that appears crazy, if you resist the urge to dismiss it you'll find that you just need more information.

Fuckin' magnets.  How do they work?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 11, 2010, 01:56:09 PM
i like jen kirkman, no matter what, as a caller; however, ever since Tom heave-ho'd her for language, i get nervous.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 11, 2010, 03:19:31 PM
Fredericks. if that was your point, it didn't really make much sense in light of the story Jen had told.  You were proposing that Jenner was sticking up for Bush because he was a sports guy, not for his politics, but Jen's story made it pretty clear that Jenner's a foaming right-winger.

In any case, you got an enviable dismissal at the end of your call, a true classic of the genre:

FREDERICKS: Where there's people, there's garbage.

TOM: All right, that's it. You're done. <fathomless contempt>Country Wisdom</fathomless contempt>. It's like Andy Griffith got hit on the head with a shovel.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sparkatus on June 11, 2010, 06:11:16 PM
I'm only about halfway through the podcast, and this is a clear W.

Best bits so far:

- "Does she have a friend? Boing!"
- "If he doesn't, I'll switch him. I'll take him out back and make him choose his own switch..."
"You'll send him to Bonnaroo with switch marks on his face?"

In fact, Dave from Knoxville's entire call. Excellent stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on June 11, 2010, 07:48:41 PM
I also like how Tom pronounced the question mark in "2 + 2 = ?" as "BOI-OING?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 11, 2010, 10:10:15 PM
Quote from: sparkatus on June 11, 2010, 06:11:16 PM
Dave from Knoxville's entire call. Excellent stuff.

Yep.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 12, 2010, 12:48:16 AM
Quote from: fonpr on June 11, 2010, 10:10:15 PM
Quote from: sparkatus on June 11, 2010, 06:11:16 PM
Dave from Knoxville's entire call. Excellent stuff.

Yep.

afk was good too.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 12, 2010, 05:22:56 PM
Quote from: James W on June 11, 2010, 10:40:12 AM

-Auntie Christina I was not so keen on Barton Fink either! But I have only seen it once, so maybe I will "do a Lebowski" on it one day.

Yes, and that one came after Miller's Crossing, so it's a similar thing. I love Miller's Crossing so much.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 12, 2010, 05:24:35 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 10, 2010, 10:44:21 PM

And thanks to Auntie Christina for having my back in the chat. I read the chat later.  I like squeege.

I don't know what I said now! Did I say something squeege-related?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on June 12, 2010, 05:31:40 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 12, 2010, 05:22:56 PM
Yes, and that one came after Miller's Crossing, so it's a similar thing. I love Miller's Crossing so much.

With you, AC:  unmoved by Barton Fink and a fan of Miller's Crossing.

And, fonpr, I had your New Port Richey back, too, darn it all.   Guess I'm chopped liver.  (Although, come to think of it, I believe I was your champion during the awards show, when I knew you were trying and trying to get through to no avail; I may not have taken up cudgels this past Tuesday.  If that's the case, well, never mind.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 12, 2010, 05:37:31 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 12, 2010, 04:17:24 PM
Here's hoping Nudie will call in next week and show me how it's done!

Jeez, Fredericks, don't get testy, I'm just saying Jen K's confusion was understandable.  I'm your fan, but Tom is right--you are diva-ing it up a little bit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on June 12, 2010, 07:12:24 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 12, 2010, 05:22:56 PM
Quote from: James W on June 11, 2010, 10:40:12 AM

-Auntie Christina I was not so keen on Barton Fink either! But I have only seen it once, so maybe I will "do a Lebowski" on it one day.

Yes, and that one came after Miller's Crossing, so it's a similar thing. I love Miller's Crossing so much.

Barton Fink is a masterwork.  It'll be your "I Was Wrong" in 2011.  CHET!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Green Lectern on June 12, 2010, 08:35:59 PM
Quote from: Omar on June 12, 2010, 07:12:24 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 12, 2010, 05:22:56 PM
Quote from: James W on June 11, 2010, 10:40:12 AM

-Auntie Christina I was not so keen on Barton Fink either! But I have only seen it once, so maybe I will "do a Lebowski" on it one day.

Yes, and that one came after Miller's Crossing, so it's a similar thing. I love Miller's Crossing so much.

Barton Fink is a masterwork.  It'll be your "I Was Wrong" in 2011.  CHET!

This is correct. Barton Fink is the Coens' finest hour.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on June 12, 2010, 08:55:40 PM
The Scrivener speaketh the truth. However, the truth doesn't take anything away from Miller's Xing's greatness.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 12, 2010, 09:39:41 PM
Oh, hey ... I love Chet for sure. I didn't like the final act of Fink. I do need to give it another shot, as I haven't seen it since it first hit video. Maybe it will be another "I was wrong!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 12, 2010, 09:43:58 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 12, 2010, 09:39:41 PM
Oh, hey ... I love Chet for sure. I didn't like the final act of Fink. I do need to give it another shot, as I haven't seen it since it first hit video. Maybe it will be another "I was wrong!"

I'LL SHOW YOU THE LIFE OF THE MIME!

Wait, this is the wrong thread for that, isn't it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sparkatus on June 13, 2010, 06:16:36 AM
Barton Fink is excellent.

Fredericks, I understood your point perfectly and Jen Kirkman did not come across terribly well. Something about having cake and also devouring it? New Port Richedummy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on June 13, 2010, 10:26:47 AM
Maybe we're being a little too hard on Jen K. for a misunderstanding that happened during a 4-way phone call on live radio? In general, I thought it was her funniest call so far.

A great show all around.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 13, 2010, 10:48:05 AM
Quote from: Bryan on June 13, 2010, 10:26:47 AM
Maybe we're being a little too hard on Jen K. for a misunderstanding that happened during a 4-way phone call on live radio?

Yeah - even when you're just talking to Tom, it's not just like talking to someone on the phone. I don't know the technicalities but there's a bit of a walkie-talkie/two way radio element to it when it's on the air.  If you're talking, you can't always tell if Tom is talking, especially if he's just making conversation sounds.

Also, I think Jen would be the first to admit she's bit of a neurotic nutburger. It's why she's funny too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 13, 2010, 02:02:28 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 12, 2010, 05:24:35 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 10, 2010, 10:44:21 PM

And thanks to Auntie Christina for having my back in the chat. I read the chat later.  I like squeege.

I don't know what I said now! Did I say something squeege-related?

"AuntieChristina: does Jen K. not realize that in the decathlon you throw shotputs and javelins and discuses and shit?"

Speeqe was mistyped, Auntie. The reason I like it is because you can be on hold/ on the phone and read the chat later.  I doesn't evaporate as quickly as the old chat.

And yes, Sarah, I do recall you coming to my defense the week before and you have my sincerest gratitude. 

Now, if you want me I'll be in my dressing room.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 13, 2010, 03:08:55 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 13, 2010, 02:02:28 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 12, 2010, 05:24:35 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 10, 2010, 10:44:21 PM

And thanks to Auntie Christina for having my back in the chat. I read the chat later.  I like squeege.

I don't know what I said now! Did I say something squeege-related?

"AuntieChristina: does Jen K. not realize that in the decathlon you throw shotputs and javelins and discuses and shit?"



Ha! That's right ... it's like the Bob Fosse thing all over again. She's a loonie tunes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on June 14, 2010, 07:06:55 AM
Quote from: Martin on June 12, 2010, 08:55:40 PM
The Scrivener speaketh the truth. However, the truth doesn't take anything away from Miller's Xing's greatness.

Indeed. Goodman gives one of THE great filmed performances in this movie. I like Walter Sobchak a whole bunch, but Charlie Meadows is his finest hour.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JenKirkman on June 14, 2010, 11:07:08 PM
I had to join in because this Maxim thing is ridiculous. When I said "oh yeah" and you can read it as confidence but it wasn't....what I meant by "oh yeah" is that it is not TOTALLY ridiculous that a comedienne who is occasionally on television could be in Maxim- NOT in the spread where it's hot ladies wearing next to nothing but one of a few things - like a comedy spread. A few dudes I know were in Playgirl years ago for their comedy issue "AS A JOKE".  That's what I meant. Sometimes they also just have brief interviews with ladies on whatever it is they do that puts them even ever so slightly in the public eye.

If you re-listen, I said, "Oh yeah..." and something to the effect of "they could do a comedy spread" and then we moved on.

Good God.

Even if I WAS confident that I could be in it - the problem would be.....?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JenKirkman on June 14, 2010, 11:09:22 PM
By the way - that's me Jen Kirkman. kj47
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on June 14, 2010, 11:42:00 PM
Quote from: kj47 on June 14, 2010, 11:07:08 PM

Even if I WAS confident that I could be in it - the problem would be.....?


"Confidence" didn't make Maxim's list of "100 Most Attractive Qualities in a Woman". Things that did make it included "Disproportionate to body breast size" (#13) and "Is Elisha Cuthbert" (#3).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stan on June 14, 2010, 11:43:41 PM
Quote from: kj47 on June 14, 2010, 11:09:22 PM
By the way - that's me Jen Kirkman. kj47

 Welcome aboard!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on June 15, 2010, 01:31:06 AM
I am pulling all negative stuff in this thread. Jen Kirkman is a guest of the show and I consider myself lucky to have her as a guest on the show. She's one of the funniest people in the biz and I am not gonna let this board turn into something where guests feel like they're being picked on.

I know that nobody's intentions are bad here, so in the name of what seems to be the general tone of this board 99.9 percent of the time, I am going to pull the bad stuff and ask us to all move forward.

Thanks for understanding. Now let's have fun.

I SAID LET'S HAVE FUN!

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rasmussen on June 15, 2010, 02:30:12 AM
I'm having fun!  Also, welcome, Jen.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 15, 2010, 05:56:52 AM
I am all for fun, and I too welcome Jem Kirkman, and love her contribution to the show. However, given the ease with which anyone could fake the claim to be anybody, I will believe that's Ms Kirkman when it's verified by Tom that it's Ms Kirkman. I hope it is!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 15, 2010, 10:47:50 AM
now that i'm back...what's happenin'?

also, welcome aboard JK.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on June 15, 2010, 11:03:56 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on June 15, 2010, 10:47:50 AM
now that i'm back...what's happenin'?

also, welcome aboard JK.

Following up last week's Fredericks show, Jen Kirkman posted the photos from her Maxim spread here.  Dave From Knoxville doubted the authenticity of the photos, especially since Kirkman is not known to have a prosthetic right foot. Someone else posted a comment that she looked "smokin'" in the Drunk History video and proposed marriage.  Someone else said the skin of Kirkman's left elbow looked a little "chickeny" in one of the Maxim photos.  JK took great offense.  Tom removed most of the comments.

As instructed by Tom., we are moving on.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 15, 2010, 12:29:15 PM
"Geometric shape? What's THAT?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 15, 2010, 01:38:27 PM
i was being facetious; regardless, thanks, gravy boat.   :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on June 15, 2010, 03:22:35 PM
Whoa! Jen Kirkman reppin' on the FOT board now! So awesome! Welcome, WELCOME! :D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on June 15, 2010, 03:51:48 PM
I hope you had a great birthday, BadGrammer!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on June 15, 2010, 05:06:41 PM
I'm definitely recovering from a full week of birthday fun! Thank you for remembering  --that's really sweet! Thanks!!!  :D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 15, 2010, 07:45:54 PM
Hello, Ms. Kirkman
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: icepants on June 16, 2010, 12:57:21 AM
I missed the whole thing :-\ (i like a good dust up)
I think Jen is great I like when she retweets the funny lame tweets that people send her, crack me up.  Welcome to the board jen I'm not with the dis-party. I think you are funny bones!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 16, 2010, 09:43:51 AM
The most exciting part for me was calling in for the first time, the worst was turfing out on the call. I was having a hard time hearing what was going on and should have called from a better phone.

Aside from my debut, a high quality show. Always great when PFT is on the show, and as a fan of Wally it was cool to talk to him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DePhiladelphia on June 16, 2010, 09:46:11 AM
"Kinisonian." I will now be giggling to myself on the bus for a good three weeks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 16, 2010, 09:48:21 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 16, 2010, 09:43:51 AM
The most exciting part for me was calling in for the first time, the worst was turfing out on the call. I was having a hard time hearing what was going on and should have called from a better phone.

Aside from my debut, a high quality show. Always great when PFT is on the show, and as a fan of Wally it was cool to talk to him.


OMG was that your first time? I thought you'd called in before!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 16, 2010, 10:28:52 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 16, 2010, 09:48:21 AM
OMG was that your first time? I thought you'd called in before!

Same here. Weird.

Surely, there must be another guy in your city with your name who sounds exactly like you...right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 16, 2010, 10:30:51 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on June 16, 2010, 09:46:11 AM
"Kinisonian." I will now be giggling to myself on the bus for a good three weeks.

I've been revisiting the visual of a "Kinisonian" troll doll pencil topper.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 16, 2010, 10:38:49 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on June 16, 2010, 10:28:52 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 16, 2010, 09:48:21 AM
OMG was that your first time? I thought you'd called in before!

Same here. Weird.

Surely, there must be another guy in your city with your name who sounds exactly like you...right?

With ~60,000 people and Steve being a common name and a fairly good FOT contingent in town that's possible, but that was the first time for me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 16, 2010, 11:22:57 AM
I would like to state for the record that I AM NOT opening for Bleeped Up at Sled Island and I, in no way, encouraged that call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orangewhip on June 16, 2010, 11:34:22 AM
I'd love to hear "D&D talk with Milo" every week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on June 16, 2010, 11:43:08 AM
Quote from: kj47 on June 14, 2010, 11:09:22 PM
By the way - that's me Jen Kirkman. kj47

Welcome Jen Kirkman, you are absolutely top notch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on June 16, 2010, 12:00:34 PM
Quote from: orangewhip on June 16, 2010, 11:34:22 AM
I'd love to hear "D&D talk with Milo" every week.

I didn't hear the show this week, but I'm guessing "D&D Talk with Milo" was a show idea Tom threw out there.  And I was thinking about this kinda thing over the weekend.

Not to go off-topic, but you know how Howard Stern has two Sirius/XM channels?  There's Howard 100, where The Stern Show is primarily the only show broadcast on that station.  Then there's Howard 101, where other members of the Stern family have their shows.  It's also home to one-off shows and every-now-and-then shows that are born out of ideas which were originally discussed on The Howard Stern Show.

It would be great if there was a place for the other Best Show ideas, where stuff like "D&D Talk With Milo" could actually take shape.  Like just 30 minutes or something  Or Wally could have a show.  Or The H Man.  Or a weekly "Depravity's Rainbow."  Or "Spike's Soapdish," where Spike reviews the week's soap opera happenings.  That kinda thing.  Maybe it could even be on 'FMU's web stream.  I know this will never take shape, but man, having a second place to hear Best Show ideas come to life would be awesome.

And if it was Sirius/XM like Stern, then Tom could really go uncensored, and perform the soft-PG show he's always wanted to do.

OK, I'm done.  I just wanted to get that off my brain.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on June 16, 2010, 12:11:46 PM
Favorite part of last night: PFT and Tom keeping track of the body count during Milo's D&D call. Followed by PFT asking me if I posted my address on-line the day the internet opened. It wasn't the first day but it was several years ago. For reasons that make no sense to me today, it seemed like a good idea at the time. The person who found it showed up in a misguided attempt to tell me that they liked me. They intended it to be flattering but it was not. Not long afterward I adopted a do fewer dumb things life plan.

It should be noted that this address and unwanted guest incident indirectly led to me meeting my wife some time later.

Least favorite moment: Hearing a family member turf out on their first call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on June 16, 2010, 12:14:54 PM
"FMU, you're on the air, dere."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on June 16, 2010, 12:46:25 PM
Pink Eyes was delightful.  What a fine young gentleman he appears to be.

The Michael K call was a minor classic, recalling some of Tom & Spike's Abbott & Costello riffs. "A pile of green like you put on a salad."  If Mike's gonna drop stuff like that, he can call every week.  I still find his Pitts accent intoxicating (in a good way).

Milo became a true star last night.  He's the real deal.  This is the kid we've all been waiting for in the post-Petey era.  Mac turfed out hard and August faded away.  This is Milo's time.  Fave moment: nixing Spike as a name for the wolf because "Spike hates children."

The D&D talk reminded me of the amazing D&D scene in the Freaks & Geeks finale with Milo as Sam Weir. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 16, 2010, 02:17:45 PM
Quote from: Omar on June 16, 2010, 12:46:25 PM

Milo became a true star last night.  He's the real deal.  This is the kid we've all been waiting for in the post-Petey era.  Mac turfed out hard and August faded away.  This is Milo's time.  Fave moment: nixing Spike as a name for the wolf because "Spike hates children."
 

Milo is indeed great.  I love how he calls in with his own topics that are so refreshingly basic. Rubik's Cube. D&D.  I also loved several weeks ago when he called in for the topic "What am I doing? I'm better than this." He started the call by asking "Does sleepwalking count?"  That cracked me up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 16, 2010, 02:48:54 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 16, 2010, 02:17:45 PM
Quote from: Omar on June 16, 2010, 12:46:25 PM

Milo became a true star last night.  He's the real deal.  This is the kid we've all been waiting for in the post-Petey era.  Mac turfed out hard and August faded away.  This is Milo's time.  Fave moment: nixing Spike as a name for the wolf because "Spike hates children."
 

Milo is indeed great.  I love how he calls in with his own topics that are so refreshingly basic. Rubik's Cube. D&D.  I also loved several weeks ago when he called in for the topic "What am I doing? I'm better than this." He started the call by asking "Does sleepwalking count?"  That cracked me up.

The best thing was this was sequenced like a DJ would lay down a set of records. It went from Spike, claiming he's addicted to twitter into Michael K, who got gomped after probably the weirdest call he's ever done. PFT & Tom are gasping with laughter as it goes into Milo's call, and PFT goes "Hello, Miss?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on June 16, 2010, 03:01:16 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 16, 2010, 09:43:51 AM
The most exciting part for me was calling in for the first time, the worst was turfing out on the call. I was having a hard time hearing what was going on and should have called from a better phone.

Aside from my debut, a high quality show. Always great when PFT is on the show, and as a fan of Wally it was cool to talk to him.

Congrats on your first call!!! I feel like my 2 calls haven't been very good because of my extreme nervousness and the fact that I kept talking over Tom at some point. I can't believe he didn't hang up on me! It is sometimes hard to hear, but AC said that it works kind of like a walkie-talkie system. That makes more sense to me now. Thanks again AC!

I am also in the Milo Fan Club! I haven't gone back to listen to the archive yet, but I did enjoy the story about the funeral/reception.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 16, 2010, 03:05:32 PM
I also have a bullshit phone, so I sound like crap every time I call.

I guess the phone isn't bullshit, it's AT&T. I don't really know what to do about it since I don't have a landline anymore. If I break contract to go with another carrier, they might suck worse.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 16, 2010, 03:11:13 PM
Next time, I'm just writing everything out beforehand like Patton Oswalt did in 'Big Fan'. I really should have known better. The walkie-talkie analogy is a good one.

Also thanks, badgrammer, and I think you've done well, never fear.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on June 16, 2010, 03:13:15 PM
"Cocaine? No. Tissues."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on June 16, 2010, 03:15:01 PM
Listened to the show again today at work to hear my call again, because I am vain and shallow, and I remembered that I hate the sound of my voice. I know everyone thinks that, but I feel like there's a wide gulf between what I think my voice sounds like and what it really sounds like.

That's probably why I do "voices" all the time. Does Frank Caliendo also hate his real voice?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on June 16, 2010, 04:04:38 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on June 16, 2010, 03:15:01 PM
Listened to the show again today at work to hear my call again, because I am vain and shallow, and I remembered that I hate the sound of my voice. I know everyone thinks that, but I feel like there's a wide gulf between what I think my voice sounds like and what it really sounds like.

That's probably why I do "voices" all the time. Does Frank Caliendo also hate his real voice?

Don't be hard on yourself it may be your phone. Your voice sounds deeper in person than it has on your calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 16, 2010, 04:26:14 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 16, 2010, 03:11:13 PM
Next time, I'm just writing everything out beforehand like Patton Oswalt did in 'Big Fan'. I really should have known better. The walkie-talkie analogy is a good one.

Also thanks, badgrammer, and I think you've done well, never fear.

I edited Steve's post:

badgrammer, I think you've done well

Steve got it close except we know not think.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on June 16, 2010, 04:47:40 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on June 16, 2010, 04:04:38 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on June 16, 2010, 03:15:01 PM
Listened to the show again today at work to hear my call again, because I am vain and shallow, and I remembered that I hate the sound of my voice. I know everyone thinks that, but I feel like there's a wide gulf between what I think my voice sounds like and what it really sounds like.

That's probably why I do "voices" all the time. Does Frank Caliendo also hate his real voice?

Don't be hard on yourself it may be your phone. Your voice sounds deeper in person than it has on your calls.

maybe i need a voice modulator. does anyone know where to get one?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 16, 2010, 05:11:31 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on June 16, 2010, 03:15:01 PM
Listened to the show again today at work to hear my call again, because I am vain and shallow, and I remembered that I hate the sound of my voice. I know everyone thinks that, but I feel like there's a wide gulf between what I think my voice sounds like and what it really sounds like.

That's probably why I do "voices" all the time. Does Frank Caliendo also hate his real voice?

i was definitely surprised to hear what i sound like considering i only ever hear it in my head. 


oh, and my laugh...ew brother.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 16, 2010, 05:14:35 PM
Also love the Vice magazine stuff where the writers are like some kind of fast-talkin' Winchell type by the name of Biff Biffington.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kiwi_Herman on June 16, 2010, 06:19:46 PM
Badgrammer you're doing fine. It's great to see someone so enthusiastic, its infectious.

The Best Show is on a real roll lately.

Favourite moment. Just the constant laughter throught the show from Paul and Tom.

Worst moment of every show: Seeing Spike get more and more Desperate.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 16, 2010, 06:45:55 PM
Quote from: Kiwi_Herman on June 16, 2010, 06:19:46 PM
Favourite moment. Just the constant laughter throughout the show from Paul and Tom.

every time Paul is on i know things are going to get goofy.  it's absolutely contagious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on June 16, 2010, 06:51:52 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on June 16, 2010, 03:15:01 PM
Listened to the show again today at work to hear my call again, because I am vain and shallow, and I remembered that I hate the sound of my voice. I know everyone thinks that, but I feel like there's a wide gulf between what I think my voice sounds like and what it really sounds like.

That's probably why I do "voices" all the time. Does Frank Caliendo also hate his real voice?

Who were you? I might have missed you.

Last night's show was insanely good. Milo's call was one of my favorites ever ("What?!").

The calls from the last two shows have been the best all year. Yay everybody!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on June 16, 2010, 09:39:47 PM
BEST Best Show - ALL FIVES.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on June 16, 2010, 10:08:11 PM
A ton of great moments last night. Here's a couple I loved:

PFT: "...Wally Wackiman you're nice enough to adjust the Z-Man's shirt with your mouth."

And Tom's low-key reference to Bob Nelson's Brain Donors was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The H-Man on June 17, 2010, 01:15:16 AM
Last night's show was one of the best things of the summer.  so much fun.  I had an absolute blast.  Paul F. Tompkins is a gentleman and a scholar, and a great person to be in the same room with, as well as Tom of course and the Z-Man and Wally.  Last night's show couldn't have been better.  It was so hard to get through some parts because I was laughing so hard.  Congratulations to those of you who made their on air call debuts last night, and all of the weird calls were truly hilarious. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on June 17, 2010, 02:15:39 AM
Who was the fancy guy from Philly that wasn't PBR?

My fave moment was probably Tom's long pause after that guy had this moment in the spotlight... then saying "Well, thanks for the call."   "So was I the mean guy, or was I the victim?" Paul on the floor laughing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DePhiladelphia on June 17, 2010, 05:49:18 AM
Tom: "See that's just the magic of comedy. I don't study it."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on June 17, 2010, 09:00:26 AM
Quote from: mackro on June 17, 2010, 02:15:39 AM
Who was the fancy guy from Philly that wasn't PBR?

My fave moment was probably Tom's long pause after that guy had this moment in the spotlight... then saying "Well, thanks for the call."   "So was I the mean guy, or was I the victim?" Paul on the floor laughing.

Michael K from gunk-rockers The Cynics.  He's from Pittsburgh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 17, 2010, 11:16:38 AM
Quote from: ScottP on June 16, 2010, 10:08:11 PM
And Tom's low-key reference to Bob Nelson's Brain Donors was great.

Where was this? I think I missed it...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 17, 2010, 11:23:15 AM
To all the Michael K naysayers, can you finally admit that I was right all along?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gibby on June 17, 2010, 02:48:33 PM
I think I ruptured something laughing after Tom said Sam Kinison had a 'beautiful heart'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on June 17, 2010, 06:58:20 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on June 17, 2010, 11:16:38 AM
Quote from: ScottP on June 16, 2010, 10:08:11 PM
And Tom's low-key reference to Bob Nelson's Brain Donors was great.

Where was this? I think I missed it...

It's around the 2:42:45 mark on the stream, towards the end of Geneva's fun call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on June 18, 2010, 02:23:47 AM
'What?'  I don't know which i enjoyed more, when Milo, Tom, or Paul said it. A new comedy team?  Milo, Paul and Tom? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sparkatus on June 18, 2010, 03:04:50 AM
Only about an hour into the podcast, but I knew this was going to be a good one when I realised the second caller was Pink Eyes. My old band played with F'ed Up a couple of years ago, and he was one of the most charming and genuine people I've had the pleasure of meeting, I just wish I'd known he was a Best Show fan at the time to compare notes.

Then PFT, Milo and DnD... Amazing.  Sounds like an all-time W so far.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on June 18, 2010, 10:17:04 AM
Haven't heard the show yet, but just yesterday I was envisioning Fucked Up as in-studio guests.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 18, 2010, 10:55:13 AM
Quote from: ScottP on June 17, 2010, 06:58:20 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on June 17, 2010, 11:16:38 AM
Quote from: ScottP on June 16, 2010, 10:08:11 PM
And Tom's low-key reference to Bob Nelson's Brain Donors was great.

Where was this? I think I missed it...

It's around the 2:42:45 mark on the stream, towards the end of Geneva's fun call.

He's one of the Brian Donors...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chooch on June 18, 2010, 01:38:27 PM
Best Best Show yet... have listened to the Micheal K call several times already, and will probably listen to the whole show again soon.

The cherry on the delicious cake would have been a call from Fredericks while Wally was on.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on June 18, 2010, 02:08:04 PM
Listening to the podcast and I just got to the "oh, there's another Juggalo thing" bit. How many times am I going to jeopardize my personal health by stifling laughter at work? Because I think so far the answer is in the double digits.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on June 18, 2010, 02:46:28 PM
Best: successful first calls from Steve of Bloomington and iabvt; most everything else
Worst: catching a glimpse of PFT's veiled anti-Canadianism when he declared that the first three calls "were all exactly the same." I'll be holding his feet to the fire on this issue when he turns up in Montreal this summer, you can bet on that.  >:(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 18, 2010, 03:13:51 PM
jeepers, thanks, Bryan.

i was nervous.  so nervous, in fact, that i forget to ask AP Mike how he was doing.  i just said, "this is iAmBaronVonTito" and stopped, like he was supposed to know exactly who i was and know exactly what i wanted. 

hence, i openly apologize to Mike for being blatantly and unabashedly rude. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 18, 2010, 03:41:44 PM
Quote from: Bryan on June 18, 2010, 02:46:28 PM
Best: successful first calls from Steve of Bloomington and iabvt; most everything else
Worst: catching a glimpse of PFT's veiled anti-Canadianism when he declared that the first three calls "were all exactly the same." I'll be holding his feet to the fire on this issue when he turns up in Montreal this summer, you can bet on that.  >:(

Thanks Bryan, you're too kind. Agreed that iabvt's debut was a success and it was good to hear from somebody we see around here a lot.

iabvt, I didn't really chat w/ Mike much either. After hearing Mike legends I was kind of worried about failing the screening test and thus not too talkative.  I just attempted to speak within the too soft/too loud too slow/too fast range and told him why I was calling.

Also, I was not eating during the call, which we know Mike doesn't like at all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on June 18, 2010, 03:44:12 PM
I apologize for missing Steve's call, but IAmBaronVonTito's was a delight.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on June 18, 2010, 03:53:13 PM
That was a lot of loud gunshots in the West Wing!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 18, 2010, 04:22:36 PM
I know, it sounded like a fire fight.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 18, 2010, 04:39:47 PM
I'm really glad I didn't flame out. And I appreciate the compliments.

I'm no "Maya from Brooklyn", but I'm flattered that everyone seemed to enjoy my call. Especially since I enjoy everyone else's calls so much.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on June 18, 2010, 04:58:25 PM
Whoa! Sorry it took me so long to respond back to this post, but thank you, THANK YOU for the nice, encouraging words! It means a lot to me! It's taken me two years to work up the gumption to call in. Best Show + the FOT community are super important to me and I'm afraid with just one misstep I could lose it all (not to get overly dramatic or anything). I think that's generally why I'm totally nervous on the phone. :D

This week's show was jam-packed full of great-ness!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on June 18, 2010, 10:23:34 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 18, 2010, 04:22:36 PM
I know, it sounded like a fire fight.

are we sure Tom played a clip from The West Wing and not Death Wish III?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 19, 2010, 09:27:27 AM
Was Mike's laughter particularly raucous or did the intern leave the door open too wide?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on June 19, 2010, 12:58:01 PM
Teets! You were great! And PFT totally knew who you were when you said your name. He said,"Ohhhhhhhhhhh!" And Maya FB set the bar pretty high on sultriness, but you didn't do too bad yourself.

JonFM! I have a Coconuts interview story as well! This was in Chicago. The manager put me in a room first thing and told me I needed to look over a list of corporate policies and sign the bottom saying that I agreed with them.  What really bothered me was an inordinate amount of material on maintaining a very conservative, well-groomed appearance. This was supposed to be a fucking record store for chrissakes.  So I told the dude I couldn't sign it and left.  Shortest interview ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 19, 2010, 01:31:12 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on June 19, 2010, 12:58:01 PM
Teets! You were great! And PFT totally knew who you were when you said your name. He said,"Ohhhhhhhhhhh!" And Maya FB set the bar pretty high on sultriness, but you didn't do too bad yourself.

that was exciting for me!  although i didn't realize it until i listened again, so i was excited after the fact.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 19, 2010, 02:26:15 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on June 19, 2010, 12:58:01 PM
And Maya FB set the bar pretty high on sultriness, but you didn't do too bad yourself.


Oh, yes BvT ... you have a lovely voice!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 19, 2010, 02:29:20 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 19, 2010, 09:27:27 AM
Was Mike's laughter particularly raucous or did the intern leave the door open too wide?

That's probably the intern you're hearing. I think he was trying to out-laugh me. A heated laugh-off developed as the show went along.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on June 20, 2010, 10:39:17 AM
paul and tom likening the deceptive nature of non-lethal combat to tailhook and miller's crossing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Louis Lame on June 20, 2010, 12:58:33 PM
Milo's call was fantastic, the whole show was fantastic. Best of 2010 so far
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 21, 2010, 12:22:59 AM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on June 19, 2010, 12:58:01 PM
JonFM! I have a Coconuts interview story as well! This was in Chicago. The manager put me in a room first thing and told me I needed to look over a list of corporate policies and sign the bottom saying that I agreed with them.  What really bothered me was an inordinate amount of material on maintaining a very conservative, well-groomed appearance. This was supposed to be a fucking record store for chrissakes.  So I told the dude I couldn't sign it and left.  Shortest interview ever.

Yeah, Coconuts policies regarding conduct and dress were pretty far from "coconuts."  But I guess "Staid" would not work as well as a music store name.

What I did not mention was that I got the job, but called in the first day of work to say "never mind."  I am usually a very good, diligent employee, but the place just gave me the heebee jeebees (sp?).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pregnant Pause on June 21, 2010, 08:23:09 AM
Truly a great show.  I'm now twice as excited to see PFT in August. 

Bun-na-na-na-na-na-na-nuh, right? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DePhiladelphia on June 21, 2010, 08:31:32 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 19, 2010, 02:26:15 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on June 19, 2010, 12:58:01 PM
And Maya FB set the bar pretty high on sultriness, but you didn't do too bad yourself.


Oh, yes BvT ... you have a lovely voice!

"You sound hot. What's your whole story? I'm lookin forward to that jpeg!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on June 21, 2010, 11:20:01 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on June 21, 2010, 08:31:32 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 19, 2010, 02:26:15 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on June 19, 2010, 12:58:01 PM
And Maya FB set the bar pretty high on sultriness, but you didn't do too bad yourself.


Oh, yes BvT ... you have a lovely voice!

"You sound hot. What's your whole story? I'm lookin forward to that jpeg!"

Ha!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: llcultjam on June 21, 2010, 09:12:23 PM
Quote from: Louis Lame on June 20, 2010, 12:58:33 PM
Milo's call was fantastic, the whole show was fantastic. Best of 2010 so far

I second that. With additional great interactions with Wally, H-Man, Larry D. Perv and Spike.

I couldn't tell - was it Paul or Tom doing the Wally impersonation. Brilliant.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The H-Man on June 22, 2010, 10:07:45 PM
When we mentioned Wally working as the people on the phones for the scores, both Paul and Tom did their take on the Wally voice.  First Tom and then Paul.  Hope that helps.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DePhiladelphia on June 23, 2010, 07:36:05 AM
Spike calling Tom "babe!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on June 23, 2010, 07:54:24 AM
"It's made from a trashcan and half a trombone that I stole from some dweeb"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on June 23, 2010, 08:10:48 AM
Mid-archive I must register my approval of John Hodgman's stealthy "Ah; turnaround. I suppose that's fair play."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on June 23, 2010, 01:09:18 PM
"I gotta land a certain way....or I'm dead." --PBR
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DePhiladelphia on June 23, 2010, 03:11:06 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on June 23, 2010, 01:09:18 PM
"I gotta land a certain way....or I'm dead." --PBR

When John O got furiously angry with John H. I find that TBS allows me to embrace a lot of comics, like John O, that I've seriously overlooked. Granted I think all these guys are funny at what they do but I think they all really shine as true improv guys on TBS. Alot of people I know can never get into PFT standup and I want so bad for them to hear BS appearances, but even when I've played the jugallo stuff, they didn't quite get the chemistry of the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 23, 2010, 03:43:06 PM
I love what a little stinker John Hodgman is - and I love when he paints his nerdy pictures.

*Milo, talking on the phone halfway off the chair, with the TV on, staring at a star chart
*J. Oliver with Newsie cap and fingerless gloves

and so on ...

Also, I'm shocked that John Hodgman and PFT have never discussed spats before, and that this has only now just come up in 2010, the eleventy billionth year of their friendship.

Also again - Hodgman's insane Bugs Bunny-Watership Down mashup, and his Irish brogue "Ya moight, rabbit, ya moight!" Love it. It's been too long since the last time he was on.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 23, 2010, 03:48:13 PM
Also John Hodgman torturing Tom and John O. with the horrible puns: "that's very clever!" and "that's very good, I like that one" and John O. getting mad.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DJ Clem on June 23, 2010, 04:24:19 PM
Can't wait to drop "Don't Wait, Just Kill Me" on my NPR-loving family.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: llcultjam on June 23, 2010, 10:52:25 PM
Quote from: The H-Man on June 22, 2010, 10:07:45 PM
When we mentioned Wally working as the people on the phones for the scores, both Paul and Tom did their take on the Wally voice.  First Tom and then Paul.  Hope that helps.

Thanks H-Man. That does answer my question, and I'm honored to get insider info from one of the on-air talent.

. . . As far as last night, my favorite was John Oliver's comment about England having more time on their hands now that they aren't busy oppressing India, that the country is in its retirement phase.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 23, 2010, 11:25:09 PM
Quote from: llcultjam on June 23, 2010, 10:52:25 PM

. . . As far as last night, my favorite was John Oliver's comment about England having more time on their hands now that they aren't busy oppressing India, that the country is in its retirement phase.

And how his anger was expressed in his usual reserved manner.


He could have been talking about doing laundry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on June 24, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on June 23, 2010, 07:36:05 AM
Spike calling Tom "babe!"

Brilliant radio.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 25, 2010, 01:04:37 AM
"Don't get the Stilton, because that's a chump cheese. Sorry, John."  -- John "Max" Hodgman, trying to get a rise out of John Olive-Man.


(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/davebucket68/HodgKeillor-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on June 25, 2010, 01:11:17 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on June 25, 2010, 01:04:37 AM
"Don't get the Stilton, because that's a chump cheese. Sorry, John."  -- John "Max" Hodgman, trying to get a rise out of John Olive-Man.


(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/davebucket68/HodgKeillor-1.jpg)

YUP! That's the exact "saintly" picture I was talking about!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 25, 2010, 02:23:19 AM
Thanks for pointing me in the direction of that picture, badgrammer. To give credit where it's due, here's the original version of it:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkaercher/4714681408/

I cropped Neil Gaiman out of the picture ... nothing against Neil Gaiman, I think he's super-awesome. It's just that there was so much information to process in that picture already ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on June 25, 2010, 08:39:16 AM
Small complaint:  I wish Mr. Hodgman had recommended some nice blues. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 25, 2010, 09:32:28 AM
Library!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on June 25, 2010, 10:18:12 AM
I was hoping the two Johns would get into it over sports fandom. Actually, given how often I listen to the Bugle, it was a pretty amazing thing to hear John Oliver sparring with Tom. It was like The Jetsons Meet the Flinstones of comedy podcasts I like, only good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on June 25, 2010, 12:14:24 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on June 25, 2010, 02:23:19 AM
Thanks for pointing me in the direction of that picture, badgrammer. To give credit where it's due, here's the original version of it:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkaercher/4714681408/

I cropped Neil Gaiman out of the picture ... nothing against Neil Gaiman, I think he's super-awesome. It's just that there was so much information to process in that picture already ...

Np! That's awesome that you found it. I was going to do some digging around for it myself...Gaiman was pretty hilarious at "Wits", too. He was a "surprise guest". He was supposed to only call into the show, but fooled everyone by showing up on the stage.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dania on June 25, 2010, 01:46:09 PM
I completely lost it when John H started doing dice rolls (and I lost it even more when I could hear Tom's fit of hysterics as well) kicking off what I hope to be a series of on-air D&D games.  I was literally crying with laughter upon hearing "Now he's a Nosferatu wolf" and "the wolf and panther have fallen in love" and so on.  Holy moly!

I'm also hoping that Jon W starts saying "What?!?" in the manner of Milo, as an affirmation of the constant mutation of the well-known classic "Whuuuut?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 25, 2010, 05:22:05 PM
"His name is writing checks that his questions can't cash."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on June 25, 2010, 05:47:21 PM
It's a rubix cube shaped like a tesseract.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kiwi_Herman on June 26, 2010, 02:17:47 AM
Second John Hodgman pretend playing D&D on air

Hodgman is Will Smith's Son. Also most of the Philly Boy Roy call.

And the other John calling Larry, Senior Perverson.

With the D&D talk and lot's of talk about puns, it was a very nerdy episode of The Best Show. I give this show 9 asthmatic lungs out of 10.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on June 26, 2010, 02:27:30 PM
If Tom came up with "Don't Wait, Just Kill Me" right then and there, it's one of his most brilliant moments.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on June 26, 2010, 05:27:37 PM
I actually found, "Hold on a Minute, I have a George Bush Joke" to be funnier.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 26, 2010, 05:42:12 PM
Most all of the PBR call. His jumping 30 feet into the 8 foot pool, draconian laws, and all that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 26, 2010, 06:57:03 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 26, 2010, 05:42:12 PM
His jumping 30 feet into the 8 foot pool.

Perfectly possible.

We used to wait for the train, as we stood atop the trestle, to get the hesitant to make the plunge.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 26, 2010, 08:08:12 PM
I suppose the 8 feet of water would at least slow you down a bit before you slammed against the bottom.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 26, 2010, 08:26:05 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 26, 2010, 08:08:12 PM
I suppose the 8 feet of water would at least slow you down a bit before you slammed against the bottom.


Steve,

If you arch your back you don't even get close to the bottom.


Must hold your hands together and pierce the water.  Otherwise, it feels like getting hit on top of the head with a 2x4.

I learned the hard way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on June 27, 2010, 09:19:23 AM
"I'm with Max!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on June 30, 2010, 09:31:00 AM
Forgive my ignorance: no show last night?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on June 30, 2010, 09:40:30 AM
Quote from: mahgeetah on June 30, 2010, 09:31:00 AM
Forgive my ignorance: no show last night?

Depravity's Rainbow with Mike and Therese filled in.
Archive: http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/TK
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on June 30, 2010, 09:51:07 AM
"I don't see Rodney Dangerfield as a method actor."

 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 30, 2010, 11:29:46 AM
Red, white and blue paddle=Civics lesson!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on June 30, 2010, 11:44:26 AM
Yeah, the paddling story involving the paddler cracking the paddlee's bagpipe-music-cassette-filled hinder
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: catass on June 30, 2010, 12:04:26 PM
Mike's story about the young version of himself setting off of the chlorine gas cloud in his neighborhood serves as some sort of chilling prologue to Don DeLillo's White Noise.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 30, 2010, 05:05:08 PM
Depravity's Rainbow got JAMESED!!!

I totally recognized "Stan's" voice before he did the deed. I totally knew what was gonna happen before it happened. It was still great, though. Hats off to James. I think he should call NPRs "Talk of the Nation" next.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 30, 2010, 05:10:20 PM
For Therese and Be The Boy and anyone else interested,

She said a 2006 study found that talking on a cellphone posed the same risk as driving while intoxicated, even if the driver was not holding the phone. "Driving while distracted is roughly equivalent to driving drunk," she wrote.

"In 98 percent of people, reaction time suffers dramatically," Ship said in a telephone interview after making sure the reporter was not driving during the call.


Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6586E320100609
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 30, 2010, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on June 30, 2010, 05:05:08 PM
Depravity's Rainbow got JAMESED!!!

I totally recognized "Stan's" voice before he did the deed. I totally knew what was gonna happen before it happened. It was still great, though. Hats off to James. I think he should call NPRs "Talk of the Nation" next.

Mama also called it in the chat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on June 30, 2010, 07:25:04 PM
I wondered if Mike was going to pick up on his voice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Snuggalo on July 01, 2010, 11:47:40 AM
LDP: "I'm more like a party-lifer, dere."
APM: "You mean a life of the party?"
LDP: "Yeah, except party-lifers say 'party-lifers,' dey don't say 'life-of-da-party,' dere."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DePhiladelphia on July 01, 2010, 01:01:03 PM
Quote from: Snuggie on July 01, 2010, 11:47:40 AM
LDP: "I'm more like a party-lifer, dere."
APM: "You mean a life of the party?"
LDP: "Yeah, except party-lifers say 'party-lifers,' dey don't say 'life-of-da-party,' dere."


LDP's timing is so great that it's hard to believe he's just a caller.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on July 01, 2010, 01:58:23 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 30, 2010, 05:13:33 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on June 30, 2010, 05:05:08 PM
Depravity's Rainbow got JAMESED!!!

I totally recognized "Stan's" voice before he did the deed. I totally knew what was gonna happen before it happened. It was still great, though. Hats off to James. I think he should call NPRs "Talk of the Nation" next.

Mama also called it in the chat.

there it is....
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 02, 2010, 09:22:05 AM
I am solidly with Mike, Charis, and Oprah on the question of cell phones.  Why do people need to be constantly available, for crying out loud?  I think the defensive anger you cell phoners exhibit in the face of those who eschew them reveals that you yourselves are somewhat ambivalent about them.

And about the fellow who got stranded in the airport because he didn't have a cell phone, are you telling me it was absolutely impossible for him to gain access to a land line? 

I am also with Mike on the subject of Lady Gaga. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on July 03, 2010, 09:23:48 AM
Larry's whole call was pretty great.  I have to listen to the whole episode again.  It contained many gems.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kiwi_Herman on July 07, 2010, 12:35:43 AM
First to say that insane epic suck list. It was like a Jon Glaser bit.
Great last couple of shows. It's the summer of Best Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 07, 2010, 06:35:32 AM
Tom imagining his own stand-up act as "Dane Cook, but more populist," which he plans to achieve by doing his set in workout clothes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 07, 2010, 06:42:57 AM
I told Mike in the chat that it was nothing personal ... I don't wish to imagine ANYONE wearing the Greco Roman Onesie:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41pWFICb35L._AA280_.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DePhiladelphia on July 07, 2010, 07:27:39 AM
The overwhelming amount of pollen in the studio last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jon on July 07, 2010, 09:17:28 AM
Tom's retelling of E.T. trying to see the Matrix had me in stitches.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 07, 2010, 09:32:37 AM
Also the Badlands sequel starring Hulk Hogan.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 07, 2010, 10:23:18 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 07, 2010, 09:32:37 AM
Also the Badlands sequel starring Hulk Hogan.

And the New World - "Welcome to America, brother"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on July 07, 2010, 10:30:03 AM
"Slow and steady wins the race war."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on July 07, 2010, 10:52:16 AM
Tom hanging up on that 3-year-old cracked me up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on July 07, 2010, 11:34:02 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on July 07, 2010, 07:27:39 AM
The overwhelming amount of pollen in the studio last night.

Ha, so much pollen!

Think I laughed the hardest at JW's references to 90's era Chicago Bulls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DePhiladelphia on July 07, 2010, 12:06:52 PM
Quote from: ScottP on July 07, 2010, 11:34:02 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on July 07, 2010, 07:27:39 AM
The overwhelming amount of pollen in the studio last night.

Ha, so much pollen!

Think I laughed the hardest at JW's references to 90's era Chicago Bulls.

"Stem-cell research suck."
"Spirographs suck."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on July 07, 2010, 03:56:19 PM
"Did you cry?  Did you scream?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on July 07, 2010, 04:12:40 PM
"All 30 of them. They were ska bands."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on July 07, 2010, 05:33:56 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on July 07, 2010, 10:23:18 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 07, 2010, 09:32:37 AM
Also the Badlands sequel starring Hulk Hogan.

And the New World - "Welcome to America, brother"

I was so lost when Tom started to talk about that. I figured the best course of action was to just be quiet and let him run with it. That is always the best policy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on July 07, 2010, 05:41:02 PM
Tom's attempt to engage Lando, who only wanted to discuss his soccer ball.

Daniel's attempt to engage Mollie, which went spectacularly well.

Last night's show could be a 3 hour gem. It's my new starting point for people who want to get into the show but don't know where to start.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on July 07, 2010, 05:57:53 PM
I think "Bill Ohreally" is my favorite Spike-ism to date...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 07, 2010, 06:13:05 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on July 07, 2010, 05:33:56 PM
I was so lost when Tom started to talk about that. I figured the best course of action was to just be quiet and let him run with it. That is always the best policy.

You MalickDummy.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on July 07, 2010, 08:26:20 PM
OMG THE PROPOSAL!!!! What a clever idea to do it on the Best Show....pretty sweet. :D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 07, 2010, 09:31:02 PM
Quote from: Kiwi_Herman on July 07, 2010, 12:35:43 AM
First to say that insane epic suck list. It was like a Jon Glaser bit

Tom: So what are a few of the titles?

JW: Do you have a minute?

(Ten and a half minutes later ... )
 (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7109.0.html)

JW: That's just, like, a quarter of them ...

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 08, 2010, 12:14:28 PM
In answer to Christina's question "what would a FOT Nerd wedding look like?" ...

It would have some kind of Thai theme. And amongst the attendees would be an angry rattlesnake.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 08, 2010, 01:06:42 PM
Larry's new practice of referring to himself as "LDP" is delightful. Although he debuted this on last week's Depravity's Rainbow, it's worth mentioning here since he did it this week as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 08, 2010, 04:41:13 PM
Oh, I almost forgot - Spike Lee is now in the Hate Pit!

Do we have an update of who's in there?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on July 08, 2010, 06:49:49 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 08, 2010, 01:06:42 PM
Larry's new practice of referring to himself as "LDP" is delightful. Although he debuted this on last week's Depravity's Rainbow, it's worth mentioning here since he did it this week as well.

I'm totally loving his twitter updates. He writes exactly the way he talks. Amazing!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on July 08, 2010, 08:59:45 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on July 08, 2010, 12:14:28 PM
In answer to Christina's question "what would a FOT Nerd wedding look like?" ...

It would have some kind of Thai theme. And amongst the attendees would be an angry rattlesnake.

Perfect.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on July 09, 2010, 04:52:10 AM
- The dark heart of the C360
- Daniel and Mollie; I have something in my eye. (TEARS)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on July 09, 2010, 09:27:49 AM
Any time JW or TS began to laugh and tried to stop...that killed me. A great TBS all around.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 09, 2010, 11:27:21 AM
Quote from: badgrammer on July 07, 2010, 05:57:53 PM
I think "Bill Ohreally" is my favorite Spike-ism to date...

Agreed.  I was a little disappointed in Glenda Beck, though.  Seemed cheap.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 09, 2010, 11:37:13 AM
I proposed Glenn Blech in the alternachat.  What do you say, Spike?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason From Buffalo on July 09, 2010, 11:56:47 AM
"Do the Reich thing" made me completely lose it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 09, 2010, 12:06:35 PM
Quote from: erika on July 07, 2010, 10:52:16 AM
Tom hanging up on that 3-year-old cracked me up.

Seconded.  Laughed out loud on the train.  And he hung up on him because of his "language."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on July 09, 2010, 06:08:03 PM
"Welcome to America, brother!"  ... followed by 3 minutes of shots of herons landing in ponds
Mini - Skrewdriver
In the name of Zenith
Pant Pudding

I still have an hour to go.  Candidate for show of the year?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on July 11, 2010, 08:13:41 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 09, 2010, 12:06:35 PM
Quote from: erika on July 07, 2010, 10:52:16 AM
Tom hanging up on that 3-year-old cracked me up.

Seconded.  Laughed out loud on the train.  And he hung up on him because of his "language."

Milo and his brother should have been in bed, or at least in Antarctica.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on July 14, 2010, 12:34:56 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/10623423.stm

Could it be that the boy we take to be "Milo" is really a test trial for the American version?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on July 14, 2010, 12:52:41 AM
Quote from: NJL on July 14, 2010, 12:34:56 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/10623423.stm

Could it be that the boy we take to be "Milo" is really a test trial for the American version?

i would draw a picture of a house and see if milo caught on
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on July 14, 2010, 05:43:59 AM
to be honest
i thought for a moment that the coach would turn out to be HRR, when he offered Tom the job...
would have been nice to hear of HRR again
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ugelhay on July 14, 2010, 10:18:01 AM
Relistening to the call from last night. So good, the play by play requires multiple listens to catch all the names.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on July 14, 2010, 11:13:19 AM
BeTheBoy was right in that last week's show was a good first Best Show. Last night's show was the essential follow-up. It covered the Best Show traits the previous one missed. Both together make the best Best Show primer I've heard.

Way too many moments to choose from. The best was Milo's Dad's call. Milo's Dad sounded way more defensive and intense than he probably really was, much like a JW call - however Tom doing his kid voice impression of Milo preparing his calls to his dad put this one at the top.

That said, Coach's reaction to Tom's sportcasting was amazingly wrong nut so right.

Todd Barry was great last night as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on July 14, 2010, 11:17:57 AM
BUT so right. iPhone auto"correction", not Freudian slop.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: timmx on July 14, 2010, 11:55:04 AM
I haven't gotten too far into last night's archive but I think that flash flood warning was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on July 14, 2010, 01:56:13 PM
"I hope Chris Bosh drives his Hummer down the middle of Art Basel and destroys all the paintings."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on July 14, 2010, 03:02:20 PM
Quote from: mackro on July 14, 2010, 11:13:19 AM
BeTheBoy was right in that last week's show was a good first Best Show. Last night's show was the essential follow-up. It covered the Best Show traits the previous one missed. Both together make the best Best Show primer I've heard.

Way too many moments to choose from. The best was Milo's Dad's call. Milo's Dad sounded way more defensive and intense than he probably really was, much like a JW call - however Tom doing his kid voice impression of Milo preparing his calls to his dad put this one at the top.

That said, Coach's reaction to Tom's sportcasting was amazingly wrong nut so right.

Todd Barry was great last night as well.

Adding to the show last night was Milo getting in trouble with his dad in the chat in the last hour of the show.

Last night was the first time in a while that my wife and I were able to listen side by side for the whole show. The family that Best Shows together, stays together. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 14, 2010, 03:19:45 PM
"I'm performing at Laughs, which I believe is a comedy club." - Todd Barry
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 14, 2010, 03:48:33 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 14, 2010, 03:19:45 PM
"I'm performing at Laughs, which I believe is a comedy club." - Todd Barry

I still have yet to see Todd Barry live, and I really want to ... I've been a fan of his thing for years.

I think his mike-grip style is like David Yow's but not as drunk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 14, 2010, 05:26:59 PM
"... and I was having a bit of a pant-frolic."

Also, Tom slurping through the straw during LDP's blatherings and his starting off the Who's on First bit in Da Perv's voice.

Danny Glover as the Prime Minister of Guam.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 14, 2010, 08:41:35 PM
Tom's super-exclusive revelation of the track names on the upcoming new Superchunk album!!

"So Horny 4 U"

"American Born (U.S. vs Them)."

"All Along the Watchtower"

"JazzIt!"

Etcetera ...

Can't wait!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on July 14, 2010, 09:17:14 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on July 14, 2010, 03:48:33 PM

I think his mike-grip style is like David Yow's but not as drunk.

I thought of Joe Cocker.  Drunk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on July 14, 2010, 10:12:15 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on July 14, 2010, 05:26:59 PM

Also, Tom slurping through the straw during LDP's blatherings and his starting off the Who's on First bit in Da Perv's voice.


That made me lose it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on July 15, 2010, 01:16:10 AM
"You sound like Aaron Neville dere..." -LDP 

I think that was my favorite part of last night's show --hearing Larry get heave ho'd after saying that while I was on hold. The not so great moment of the show was my call, I think. I just felt like I didn't bring it last night --or I was lacking in enthusiasm or something. Then again, I just went through a move (to a different state) and a breakup all in one week (sorry TMI, I know). I think that accounted for my off-night.  :-\

I do sincerely think that Tom could be in a band or a standup comedian though!




 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on July 15, 2010, 03:25:51 AM
 that was your best call yet. You're doing just fine!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 15, 2010, 08:19:13 AM
Quote from: badgrammer on July 15, 2010, 01:16:10 AM
"You sound like Aaron Neville dere..." -LDP 

YES.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on July 15, 2010, 09:57:38 AM
The Berlin Wall smells.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on July 15, 2010, 12:30:03 PM
 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
There's was someone missing from last night's festivities.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 15, 2010, 12:31:19 PM
I didn't notice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on July 15, 2010, 12:32:42 PM
Quote from: Sarah on July 15, 2010, 12:31:19 PM
I didn't notice.

You wouldn't, Pet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on July 15, 2010, 12:42:34 PM
Quote from: Spike on July 15, 2010, 12:32:42 PM
Quote from: Sarah on July 15, 2010, 12:31:19 PM
I didn't notice.

You wouldn't, Pet.

I noticed.  I look forward to your return, Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on July 15, 2010, 12:51:27 PM
"Oh, they love it! They like it. They can stand it."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 15, 2010, 05:02:33 PM
Quote from: Spike on July 15, 2010, 12:32:42 PM
Quote from: Sarah on July 15, 2010, 12:31:19 PM
I didn't notice.

You wouldn't, Pet.

I choose to take this as a compliment.  Thanks, Spike!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on July 15, 2010, 10:14:30 PM
Quote from: Spike on July 15, 2010, 12:30:03 PM
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
There's was someone missing from last night's festivities.

You did at least get that mention near the end, Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ham bone on July 16, 2010, 06:53:14 AM
Quote from: effecT on July 14, 2010, 05:43:59 AM
to be honest
i thought for a moment that the coach would turn out to be HRR, when he offered Tom the job...
would have been nice to hear of HRR again

yeah i thought that maybe HRR was making a return to the show - is he still in omaha?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on July 16, 2010, 03:17:47 PM
Milo's dad owning the above ground pool of sheds.

"What's in there? A lawnmower and bunch of spiders?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 16, 2010, 08:32:18 PM
Why didn't you call in, Spike?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sparkatus on July 17, 2010, 06:14:22 AM
So many highlights in the last couple of shows.

Two weeks ago:

"Stem cell research sucks. Prevention [uncontrollable giggles] of stem cell research sucks."

This week:

James from South-East PA's call. Had the potential to be complete cruelty, but ended up heartwarming and hilarious. So many little nuggets:

"I'm a vegetarian, as of yourself."
"Yes, as of myself."

"This is troubling, you're so respectful, I'm not used to this. I'm used to these animals who call who just trample all over this like it's a shortcut across somebody's lawn. Like somebody who lives in a corner house on a block? And everybody just makes a shortcut sweep across the corner?"

"Now are you worried about this maths test?"
"Not any more, because we're buddies, we talked about it."

"Because we're buddies! You call your buddy back!"
"Look forward to our next call... buddy."

Also Milo's Dad (hero) and the coach's call:

"The five guys walking across Abbey Row..."
"John"
"Right"
"Paul"
"Right"
"George"
"Right"
"And Ringo"
"Right.... and Craig"

Best Show 2010 - Doing It in style with continuous 'W's.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on July 17, 2010, 12:09:35 PM
The amazing transformation of James from a coiled spring to loose as a goose. My personal favorite moment:

Tom: "I say the elephant."

James (full of philosophical contemplation): "Why's that?"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on July 17, 2010, 05:14:19 PM
Quote from: ham bone on July 16, 2010, 06:53:14 AM
Quote from: effecT on July 14, 2010, 05:43:59 AM
to be honest
i thought for a moment that the coach would turn out to be HRR, when he offered Tom the job...
would have been nice to hear of HRR again

yeah i thought that maybe HRR was making a return to the show - is he still in omaha?

probably doing ham radio with Travis Edgekin
you know, the guy who lives on the edge
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 18, 2010, 02:05:04 PM
Tom: "Sit!  I'm gonna talk to you like a dog. I wouldn't even, I, I wouldn't talk to a dog that way."

Larry, eternally unflappable: "You sound like my ex-wife deah. We split up amicably, deah."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on July 18, 2010, 02:09:50 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 15, 2010, 08:19:13 AM
Quote from: badgrammer on July 15, 2010, 01:16:10 AM
"You sound like Aaron Neville dere..." -LDP 

YES.

THIRDED.  That and Tom's reaction might actually have been the single biggest laugh the Best Show has given me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on July 18, 2010, 05:11:38 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on July 18, 2010, 02:09:50 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 15, 2010, 08:19:13 AM
Quote from: badgrammer on July 15, 2010, 01:16:10 AM
"You sound like Aaron Neville dere..." -LDP 

YES.

THIRDED.  That and Tom's reaction might actually have been the single biggest laugh the Best Show has given me.

Yeah! I was laughing so hard on hold! That's probably why I sounded so surprised when he answered my call. The timing was so on between LDP and Tom. I think that might be my fave moment this year from TBS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: casualobserver on July 18, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
Tom calling Milo 'Kubrick' for his invasive attempts to control and fact-check his father's first call to the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 21, 2010, 09:35:21 AM
Scarecrow: "You gotta turn this into a bloodbath. Fredericks."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on July 21, 2010, 09:42:40 AM
so many highlights last night. the Colonel Sanders Mysteries thread was hilarious. and i loved that Luther Campbell was declared one of the top 5 least talented humans "since the magma cooled".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on July 21, 2010, 10:04:05 AM
The re-imagining of Do The Right Thing. Holy moley, that was hilarious. "You kids don't know good music! Like Dinosaur Jr!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 21, 2010, 10:30:38 AM
"From the mind of Benny Bell..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on July 21, 2010, 11:40:15 AM
Here's the Burt Reynolds story I was reading from:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/fl-burt-reynolds-teaches-20100718,0,6533981.story

Quote
A former professional rodeo bull rider who has been described by Reynolds as "looking like a young Robert Mitchum," David Ausem, 25, of Port Salerno, said he respects Reynolds' serious approach to acting. Ausem has a bachelor of arts degree in theater, but said he has learned more in six months in Reynolds' class than all his four years of college.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 21, 2010, 11:49:56 AM
Tom: Whatcha callin' about Milo?

Milo: I wanted to talk about Leonardo Da Vinci.

Tom: Yes! He's a great actor!

Milo: Actor??

Tom: Yeah

Milo: (sighs) whatever ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TacoSmith on July 21, 2010, 04:04:03 PM
Tom: What just happened down there? A tattoo guy killed a porn star?
Fredericks: Oh, you heard about Scooter?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on July 21, 2010, 04:07:21 PM
Dave's Curb moment at the gas station.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on July 21, 2010, 05:29:08 PM
Quote from: TacoSmith on July 21, 2010, 04:04:03 PM
Tom: What just happened down there? A tattoo guy killed a porn star?
Fredericks: Oh, you heard about Scooter?
Taco,

Scooter, unfortunately,  was killed by the porn stars.

Sick world we live in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on July 21, 2010, 05:32:51 PM
Worst moment from last week's show: No-one- not even Sarah- mentioned my Firesign quote on this thread.

I feel so obscure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rasmussen on July 21, 2010, 05:53:21 PM
Quote from: fonpr on July 21, 2010, 05:32:51 PM
Worst moment from last week's show: No-one- not even Sarah- mentioned my Firesign quote on this thread.

I feel so obscure.
I'm sorry, Fredericks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on July 21, 2010, 06:40:43 PM
Quote from: Rasmussen on July 21, 2010, 05:53:21 PM
Quote from: fonpr on July 21, 2010, 05:32:51 PM
Worst moment from last week's show: No-one- not even Sarah- mentioned my Firesign quote on this thread.

I feel so obscure.
I'm sorry, Fredericks.

It is painful, Ras,
However, "That which doesn't destroy me..."

Should you have caught it?

Dave should have.

However.

"He's no fun: he fell right over."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on July 21, 2010, 06:44:34 PM
Fredericks, this is my favorite NPR story yet.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/07/03/Cat-litter-box-allegedly-weapon-of-choice/UPI-23521278211620/ (http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/07/03/Cat-litter-box-allegedly-weapon-of-choice/UPI-23521278211620/)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on July 21, 2010, 07:03:42 PM
Quote from: Alex P on July 21, 2010, 06:44:34 PM
Fredericks, this is my favorite NPR story yet.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/07/03/Cat-litter-box-allegedly-weapon-of-choice/UPI-23521278211620/ (http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/07/03/Cat-litter-box-allegedly-weapon-of-choice/UPI-23521278211620/)
I'm glad they bring those folks to Land O' Lakes!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on July 21, 2010, 11:39:33 PM
Quote from: fonpr on July 21, 2010, 07:03:42 PM
Quote from: Alex P on July 21, 2010, 06:44:34 PM
Fredericks, this is my favorite NPR story yet.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/07/03/Cat-litter-box-allegedly-weapon-of-choice/UPI-23521278211620/ (http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/07/03/Cat-litter-box-allegedly-weapon-of-choice/UPI-23521278211620/)
I'm glad they bring those folks to Land O' Lakes!

I'm glad New Port Richey has a jail named after a popular Minnesotan dairy goods manufacturer.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 22, 2010, 01:04:09 AM
Im glad Tom is coming to grips with his sweat gland problems.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on July 22, 2010, 03:20:59 AM
very funny no-frills show
Steve put me over the edge
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 22, 2010, 06:14:34 AM
Quote from: cavallone on July 22, 2010, 03:20:59 AM
very funny no-frills show
Steve put me over the edge

Yes, what a paradox Steve is ... this dude that sounds like a typical meathead that talks with that Bayonne bubble, but then he goes and drops a reference to Edmund Wilson. So many layers!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 22, 2010, 06:17:16 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 21, 2010, 10:30:38 AM
"From the mind of Benny Bell..."

Ha! I'm traveling right at the moment, and last night in my rental car I'm methodically going through all the Rawk channels (good lord Sat radio is boring. Sorry Spike) ... a Silver Bells song came on and I burst out laughing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on July 22, 2010, 06:54:01 AM
Milo may be the most condescending human being i have ever encountered. I cringe with laughter every time he sighs at some stupid thing Tom said.
He is superior to all of us and you must submit!
You keep it up MAN!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on July 22, 2010, 06:56:05 AM
also: fredricks' conspiracy corner
maybe we will get him and alex jones on the show soon
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on July 22, 2010, 07:20:08 AM
Is it just me or did Steve sound kinda like Captain Beefheart?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 22, 2010, 07:21:34 AM
The whole show was a worst moment for me when I realized that Mike was already gone without so much as a goodbye.

Mike, we hardly knew ye.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on July 22, 2010, 08:34:06 AM
Larry D. Perv: Well listen, Tom, uh, with your permission, deah...

Tom: What's that, Steve?

LDP: With your permission, uh, would I be able to wish a good dear friend of mine, deah, happy birthday on da radio, deah.

Tom: Uh, wa...go ahead.

LDP: Thanks deah, Tom. Well, uh, big happy birthday to

*GOMP*

Tom: FMU, you're on the air.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on July 22, 2010, 12:35:10 PM

(http://www.tinyplace.org/tinyblog/postpics/shaving_cream2.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on July 22, 2010, 02:02:34 PM
^Huh?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on July 22, 2010, 02:04:02 PM
Shaving cream!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on July 22, 2010, 07:22:44 PM
Let him call in, but I would make sure he says at least four "sirs" per call. I'm only about ten years older than Milo but I definitely see where you're coming from.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on July 22, 2010, 07:51:06 PM
Quote from: Alex P on July 22, 2010, 07:22:44 PM
Let him call in, but I would make sure he says at least four "sirs" per call. I'm only about ten years older than Milo but I definitely see where you're coming from, man.
Edited for clarity.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on July 22, 2010, 07:59:56 PM
Quote from: fonpr on July 22, 2010, 07:51:06 PM
Quote from: Alex P on July 22, 2010, 07:22:44 PM
Let him call in, but I would make sure he says at least four "sirs" per call. I'm only about ten years older than Milo but I definitely see where you're coming from, man.
Edited for clarity.

Damn you Fredericks, I was going to edit that in myself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on July 23, 2010, 12:18:05 AM
John Hodgeman noted this a few weeks ago, but Milo treats Tom like a peer - like a weekly friend hanging out in his house, depending on Tom to come up with ideas for fun.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on July 23, 2010, 02:13:07 AM
Ugh. Cut myself off. Anyway, I like Milo, as he's proven himself during the Best Show awards episode. That was really sweet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on July 23, 2010, 04:26:21 AM
Tom is going to wear a sandwich board of mirrors so that he can show people how dumb they look after they laugh at his sunglasses.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on July 23, 2010, 09:33:49 AM
Quote from: mackro on July 23, 2010, 02:13:07 AM
Ugh. Cut myself off. Anyway, I like Milo, as he's proven himself during the Best Show awards episode. That was really sweet.

Milo is an insolent child under age 25. He needs to learn how to stay in his proper place.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 23, 2010, 10:02:42 AM
I enjoyed the whole Leonardo DaVinci exchange, and Young Colonel Sanders' Mysteries sounds promising. Overall I'm an LDP fan, but I didn't like the Milo diss, although as mentioned before, the GOMP was perfectly timed.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: akaJudge on July 23, 2010, 11:30:29 AM
man, what a great show.  Kinda old school Best Show, with just Tom and some callers. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on July 23, 2010, 11:39:55 AM
Yeah the reimagining of Do the Right Thing and talk of Leo D. were my two favorite things this week!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on July 23, 2010, 11:46:02 AM
Quote from: erika on July 23, 2010, 11:39:55 AM
Yeah the reimagining of Do the Right Thing and talk of Leo D. were my two favorite things this week!

Maybe it's because I lived in Brooklyn for so long, but this was one of my favorite bits ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on July 23, 2010, 12:34:19 PM
Tom is obsessed with Kevin Smith and M. Night Shamalamadingdong. 

 :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Louis Lame on July 23, 2010, 03:38:43 PM
the merchant of filth line did it for me
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on July 23, 2010, 04:00:52 PM
Tom intermittently busting out the trumpet line from Shaving Cream.

Funnier every time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 23, 2010, 06:31:54 PM
Checking the iTunes store, I was surprised to see that "Shaving Cream" has been recorded by some reputable musicians, including Dave Van Ronk and the Phantom Surfers.  I was even more surprised to find that I have a version on my iPod, by the Jolly Boys.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 23, 2010, 07:54:27 PM
It's bought Bennie Bell's descendants buckets and buckets of coke.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on July 23, 2010, 11:19:16 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on July 23, 2010, 06:31:54 PM
Checking the iTunes store, I was surprised to see that "Shaving Cream" has been recorded by some reputable musicians, including Dave Van Ronk and the Phantom Surfers.  I was even more surprised to find that I have a version on my iPod, by the Jolly Boys.

Somethings a man doesn't want to know. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on July 23, 2010, 11:33:44 PM
Quote from: fonpr on July 23, 2010, 11:19:16 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on July 23, 2010, 06:31:54 PM
Checking the iTunes store, I was surprised to see that "Shaving Cream" has been recorded by some reputable musicians, including Dave Van Ronk and the Phantom Surfers.  I was even more surprised to find that I have a version on my iPod, by the Jolly Boys.

Somethings a man doesn't want to know.

(http://usera.imagecave.com/Nooblar/ScruffySecond.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JenKirkman on July 24, 2010, 04:26:44 AM
The entire Fredrick's call was my favorite. The Scarecrow part - flawless but I worry that the conspiracy theory part was great - but now it makes me wonder if that has anything to do with why he is no longer on Twitter - it's got to be a conspiracy because it just DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. #idontlikeitonebit
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 24, 2010, 07:35:03 AM
Quote from: kj47 on July 24, 2010, 04:26:44 AM
but now it makes me wonder if that has anything to do with why he is no longer on Twitter -

What? Frox left twitter?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 24, 2010, 08:54:26 AM
My personal favorite moment was getting called "you ghoul" by Tom and getting my first "heave ho!"

Dave from Knoxville's "Homeboy" story and FNPR's call were up there as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 24, 2010, 11:17:49 AM
Still waiting for those cell phone numbers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 24, 2010, 01:01:03 PM
Y'know, I'm sure Tom just came up with the analogy off the top of his head, but it turns out Benny Bell has more in common with Luther Campbell than you'd think.  This guy was an animal: http://popdose.com/rob-smith-cant-say-no-benny-bell/
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on July 24, 2010, 01:36:27 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on July 24, 2010, 01:01:03 PM
Y'know, I'm sure Tom just came up with the analogy off the top of his head, but it turns out Benny Bell has more in common with Luther Campbell than you'd think.  This guy was an animal: http://popdose.com/rob-smith-cant-say-no-benny-bell/

"‘Twas at a game of rummy
She called me a dummy
I punched her in the mouth because that makes me mad,
She lifted her umbrella
So I kicked her down the cellar
And broke the nicest girdle that she ever had."



What the fuck?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on July 24, 2010, 01:52:36 PM
"Through the yeeeeears...."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 24, 2010, 03:50:43 PM
Quote from: Alex P on July 24, 2010, 01:36:27 PM

"‘Twas at a game of rummy
She called me a dummy
I punched her in the mouth because that makes me mad,
She lifted her umbrella
So I kicked her down the cellar
And broke the nicest girdle that she ever had."



What the fuck?

"I’ll cut her hands to ribbons
And throw them to the dogs
I’ll grind her legs to chopped meat
And feed it to the hogs
But her ugly face I’ll keep home
Revenge is sweet, all right
I’ll slap it every morning
And pinch it every night"

WTF, indeed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: geneparmesan on July 24, 2010, 08:58:11 PM
Best: "Bet you didn't think I was going to call in tonight, didya?" - Milo

The evolution of Milo has been an amazing transformation that WE ARE ALL WITNESSES to.  Milo is a piece of clay that forms itself.  Not a single what?! during the entire conversation.  My only complaint was that The Kid gomped a kid for using a term of endearment! 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on July 25, 2010, 07:51:44 AM
I'll go back and check.  I swore I heard at least one What.

No man though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 25, 2010, 09:49:31 AM
Quote from: AgentFresh on July 24, 2010, 08:54:26 AM
My personal favorite moment was getting called "you ghoul" by Tom and getting my first "heave ho!"

That was a GREAT call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 26, 2010, 10:13:02 AM
I didn't take this in so well the first time around (sometimes I get super sleepy in the 3rd hour esp now that it's 11pm) but I loved John from Brooklyn's call - he brought up Iggy Pop's Florida residency ... Tom's off the cuff attempts to best "Skull Ring" were awesome: "you gotta smash 'em down/you gotta throw it around", as was John's response: "I just got a bloody nose hearing that!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 26, 2010, 11:00:53 AM
More last hour stuff:

The Young Col Sanders' attire kills me - Dokken Shirt, sneakers w/no socks, etc - since every time I run in McCarren Park, I'm dodging guys who are seriously wearing that very uniform. Yesterday afternoon I saw this same outfit, except the dude was wearing a Motley Crue shirt instead of a Dokken one. I'm not entirely sure if the dudes in Dokken are a-holes, but I'm very sure it's well documented that the guys in Motley Crue are horrible people. How you make it okay with yourself to wear a Motley Crue tee-shirt even ironicly I have no idea.

Also, always love shots at the Turkey's Nest. Again, why you would go there even ironicly I can't fathom. I think you'd get crabs from touching the handle on the front door. I'm sure the owners love that among their clientele there is no shortage of dudes who could photoshop a certificate from the NYC Board of Health saying the Turkey Nest passed inspection.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 26, 2010, 11:04:02 AM
Also, what would the flag of the Commonwealth of Juggalonia look like?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on July 26, 2010, 12:07:32 PM
Dave, were you threatened by the lilting tone's of Agent Fresh's accent?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 27, 2010, 08:55:08 AM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on July 26, 2010, 12:07:32 PM
Dave, were you threatened by the lilting tone's of Agent Fresh's accent?

He shouldn't be. Dave has the voice of an East Tennessee gentleman and my accent is genuine North Alabama Hill-Trash.

In the "Thunderdome of Genteel Southern Charm", I'm afraid Dave's would be the accent to leave alive.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 27, 2010, 12:32:02 PM
Quote from: AgentFresh on July 27, 2010, 08:55:08 AM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on July 26, 2010, 12:07:32 PM
Dave, were you threatened by the lilting tone's of Agent Fresh's accent?

He shouldn't be. Dave has the voice of an East Tennessee gentleman and my accent is genuine North Alabama Hill-Trash.

In the "Thunderdome of Genteel Southern Charm", I'm afraid Dave's would be the accent to leave alive.

I am not sure I can recall Agent Fresh's accent, but I am sure that like most southern accents, it goes down smooth like barrel-aged whiskey.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on July 27, 2010, 12:35:01 PM
I listened to my own call and I think my bmore accent is getting the better of me. 5 years back in this city and that accent is STRONG.

I just want to see a gang of mustached hipsters screaming Dinosaur Junior lyrics throw a garbage can through a pizzeria window. It should be some sort of upscale brick oven pizza... and I'm hoping the garbage can has some ironic bumper stickers on it... it still makes me laugh...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on July 27, 2010, 12:36:20 PM
Since when has anyone who ever listened to Dinosaur Jr. cared about the lyrics?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on July 27, 2010, 12:47:26 PM
I think you missed my point.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on July 27, 2010, 12:54:08 PM
Quote from: erika on July 27, 2010, 12:47:26 PM
I think you missed my point.

I wasn't commenting on your point, I was just making an observation.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on July 27, 2010, 02:10:30 PM
In the form of a question. So I was confused, hon.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on July 28, 2010, 01:29:47 PM
I was on hold last night hoping to get in a question to John.

I wanted to ask when Victoria Jackson would be back to guest host and how he would handle writing for her.

Sadly, I was too late.

Boooo-urns.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 28, 2010, 01:39:33 PM
Milo's conversation with Bryce was an obvious highlight. And this line from Milo, later in the same call - "Bryce is my favorite.........person who calls the show."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on July 28, 2010, 02:03:26 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 28, 2010, 01:39:33 PM
Milo's conversation with Bryce was an obvious highlight. And this line from Milo, later in the same call - "Bryce is my favorite.........person who calls the show."

Yeah, Milo's call was probably the best of the night. I was even interested in this Cabin of his.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 28, 2010, 03:13:28 PM
Quote from: Lothar_Brightblade on July 28, 2010, 02:03:26 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 28, 2010, 01:39:33 PM
Milo's conversation with Bryce was an obvious highlight. And this line from Milo, later in the same call - "Bryce is my favorite.........person who calls the show."

Yeah, Milo's call was probably the best of the night. I was even interested in this Cabin of his.

Yeah, I think Milo seems more comfortable talking on the air.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 28, 2010, 04:56:36 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on July 28, 2010, 03:13:28 PM
Quote from: Lothar_Brightblade on July 28, 2010, 02:03:26 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 28, 2010, 01:39:33 PM
Milo's conversation with Bryce was an obvious highlight. And this line from Milo, later in the same call - "Bryce is my favorite.........person who calls the show."

Yeah, Milo's call was probably the best of the night. I was even interested in this Cabin of his.

Yeah, I think Milo seems more comfortable talking on the air.

ARE YOU LISTENING, KEN
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on July 28, 2010, 06:34:09 PM
Dave, I really liked your story last week.

I went to see comedian Rich Vos once and he asked the audience: "Are there any racists here?"

This wasted sorority girl started waving her hands and shouting: "ME! I am, I am!"

STUNNED SILENCE.

Vos asked: Really? You hate black people?

She replies: "Oh, I thought you said waitress."

Biggest laugh of the night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on July 28, 2010, 07:48:54 PM
Quote from: Alex P on July 27, 2010, 12:36:20 PM
Since when has anyone who ever listened to Dinosaur Jr. cared about the lyrics?

That is just crazy talk. The lyrics to YOU'RE LIVING ALL OVER ME work in perfect tandem with the music. The combination of the two makes it a masterpiece.

Tom.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on July 28, 2010, 09:40:55 PM
Fantastic show last night.

I was disappointed, though, to hear Tom mention a tweet of mine from earlier in the night when I proposed a drinking game where everyone drinks when Tom says "literally." I was joking. Tom said it was offensive (although he could have been joking, too, to be fair).

Just wanted to say no offense was meant and I am a jack ass.

Also wanted on Christina's call about Larry D. Perv being genteel. I've been thinking the same thing about him recently. He seems to genuinely mean no harm, like last week when he was calling to wish his "dear friend" happy birthday, or last night when he wanted to wish everyone a happy summer. Sure, it's a ploy for attention in a lot of ways, but I think he means it. The guy is endearing. I enjoy his calls and Tom's ribbing of him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 28, 2010, 10:19:34 PM
A few of my favorite things from last nite's show:

"Silver Bye-bye" (I'm shocked, SHOCKED that Mr. Mulaney was not familiar with this term).

"Pant Rummage" (An old favorite, haven't heard that phrase for a little while).

Also, I enjoyed the notion of Larry D. Pervison dictating all of his emails into voice recognition softweah, deah.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jimswanson on July 28, 2010, 10:23:06 PM
For the record, that Brendon (?Brendan) from Washington DC totally sounds like Alan Alda.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on July 29, 2010, 12:01:19 AM
Snackbar.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 29, 2010, 03:13:50 PM
Tom during Geneva's call about Superchunk:

Tom (normal volume): What's your favorite song by them?

Geneva: Umm, well, I don't know...

Tom (quietly): the logical song?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kiwi_Herman on July 29, 2010, 05:54:47 PM
The talk about Michael Phelps. I feel better in the water than on dry land.

From the first Wurster call:
Everyone shut up but me!
The Donnas giving a wedgie to Chris Kattan.
bleeding from his bathroom area.
Welcome to my death panel.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on July 29, 2010, 07:56:38 PM
I loved the concept of Creep-Con and WWGGD.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on July 30, 2010, 12:02:30 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 29, 2010, 03:13:50 PM
Tom during Geneva's call about Superchunk:

Tom (normal volume): What's your favorite song by them?

Geneva: Umm, well, I don't know...

Tom (quietly): the logical song?

I've very quickly become a big fan of calls from Geneva.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snogrog on July 30, 2010, 12:06:26 AM
Quote from: jimswanson on July 28, 2010, 10:23:06 PM
For the record, that Brendon (?Brendan) from Washington DC totally sounds like Alan Alda.

Seconded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on July 30, 2010, 09:39:10 AM
"I'm in the driveway...I do it my way..."

Also: "The white guy? Did they get rid of that other guy?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 30, 2010, 10:22:31 AM
Julie kind of made my jaw drop when she downplayed expectations for her video by warning Tom, "I did my best, but it's not the Apu Trilogy."

Go Julie!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 30, 2010, 10:32:30 AM
Quote from: jimswanson on July 28, 2010, 10:23:06 PM
For the record, that Brendon (?Brendan) from Washington DC totally sounds like Alan Alda.



Your ears hear very differently from mine.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on July 30, 2010, 12:24:25 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 29, 2010, 03:13:50 PM
Tom during Geneva's call about Superchunk:

Tom (normal volume): What's your favorite song by them?

Geneva: Umm, well, I don't know...

Tom (quietly): the logical song?

I totally did not hear him say this until the archive. The Logical Song -- Hilarious!!

Thanks BtB! Looking forward to your next call!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on July 30, 2010, 02:12:11 PM
The triumphant return of "You don't judge me. You know why? Because I judge you."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on July 30, 2010, 03:55:11 PM
Also, did Milo call his dad "dude?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on July 30, 2010, 05:34:58 PM
Loved John and Tom going off on LDP hosting SNL.

John as LDP: "I'm Larry Da Perv dere and I'll be hosting dis week with my band Strawberry Funk."
John: "Hey Larry, aren't you just a weird degenerate?"
LDP: "Yeah dat's right, dere."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on July 30, 2010, 07:11:12 PM
Quote from: gyaneshwar on July 28, 2010, 09:40:55 PM
Also wanted on Christina's call about Larry D. Perv being genteel. I've been thinking the same thing about him recently. He seems to genuinely mean no harm, like last week when he was calling to wish his "dear friend" happy birthday, or last night when he wanted to wish everyone a happy summer. Sure, it's a ploy for attention in a lot of ways, but I think he means it. The guy is endearing. I enjoy his calls and Tom's ribbing of him.

I take all of this back. Larry is now soliciting me on Twitter to write for "adult features." He wants me to be clear he means live action adult films. Not so genteel.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 31, 2010, 10:35:02 AM
He's a perv, but he seems like a nice enough perv.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 31, 2010, 11:02:50 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on July 31, 2010, 10:35:02 AM
He's a perv, but he seems like a nice enough perv.

Larry da Person
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on August 01, 2010, 02:57:21 AM
Quote from: gyaneshwar on July 30, 2010, 07:11:12 PM
Quote from: gyaneshwar on July 28, 2010, 09:40:55 PM
Also wanted on Christina's call about Larry D. Perv being genteel. I've been thinking the same thing about him recently. He seems to genuinely mean no harm, like last week when he was calling to wish his "dear friend" happy birthday, or last night when he wanted to wish everyone a happy summer. Sure, it's a ploy for attention in a lot of ways, but I think he means it. The guy is endearing. I enjoy his calls and Tom's ribbing of him.

I take all of this back. Larry is now soliciting me on Twitter to write for "adult features." He wants me to be clear he means live action adult films. Not so genteel.

He has a reputation to uphold.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: robertc on August 01, 2010, 04:02:51 AM
Quote from: chadroeder on July 28, 2010, 07:04:19 PM
Bryce:  (makes some weird noises like a vacuum cleaner) "38."
That Bryce sure does hit that vacuum cleaner a lot!

It's crazy how LDP really does feel the need to maintain his character to a neurotic extent. It wouldn't surprise me if he tweeted gyaneshwar under the impression that if anyone, anywhere, doubted his perversity, his calling career would tank. I'm glad he is more consistent that James, but I feel kind of bad for whoever is behind LDP.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 01, 2010, 11:43:29 AM
Quote from: robertc on August 01, 2010, 04:02:51 AM
Quote from: chadroeder on July 28, 2010, 07:04:19 PM
Bryce:  (makes some weird noises like a vacuum cleaner) "38."
That Bryce sure does hit that vacuum cleaner a lot!

It's crazy how LDP really does feel the need to maintain his character to a neurotic extent. It wouldn't surprise me if he tweeted gyaneshwar under the impression that if anyone, anywhere, doubted his perversity, his calling career would tank. I'm glad he is more consistent that James, but I feel kind of bad for whoever is behind LDP.

He called in to SHUT UP, WEIRDO 2 weeks ago and got the heave ho pretty quickly because  Frangry found him creepy and Andy found him annoying. The next week he called in again and he very subtly toned the gimmick down. He was still LDP (he may have even called himself that instead of Larry da Perv) but he wasn't quite as pervy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 01, 2010, 11:47:25 AM
Quote from: jimswanson on July 28, 2010, 10:23:06 PM
For the record, that Brendon (?Brendan) from Washington DC totally sounds like Alan Alda.

He has the same cadence as Alan Alda, but the actual voice isn't quite as close. Next time he calls in he should just scream "It wasn't a chicken, it was a baby!" repeatedly until we're all able to make a fair assesment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 01, 2010, 12:21:59 PM
I could hear the Alan Alda in that guy's voice, but he doesn't sound like Alan Alda as much as Howard Stern does.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 01, 2010, 02:56:45 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 01, 2010, 11:43:29 AM
Quote from: robertc on August 01, 2010, 04:02:51 AM
Quote from: chadroeder on July 28, 2010, 07:04:19 PM
Bryce:  (makes some weird noises like a vacuum cleaner) "38."
That Bryce sure does hit that vacuum cleaner a lot!

It's crazy how LDP really does feel the need to maintain his character to a neurotic extent. It wouldn't surprise me if he tweeted gyaneshwar under the impression that if anyone, anywhere, doubted his perversity, his calling career would tank. I'm glad he is more consistent that James, but I feel kind of bad for whoever is behind LDP.

Mr. Fishlegs,

I am somewhat curious about LDP appearance.  In your opinion is it memorable enough to listen to the show for?

Sincerely,

Curious in NPRland
He called in to SHUT UP, WEIRDO 2 weeks ago and got the heave ho pretty quickly because  Frangry found him creepy and Andy found him annoying. The next week he called in again and he very subtly toned the gimmick down. He was still LDP (he may have even called himself that instead of Larry da Perv) but he wasn't quite as pervy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 01, 2010, 04:44:53 PM
Quote from: fonpr on August 01, 2010, 02:56:45 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 01, 2010, 11:43:29 AM
Quote from: robertc on August 01, 2010, 04:02:51 AM
Quote from: chadroeder on July 28, 2010, 07:04:19 PM
Bryce:  (makes some weird noises like a vacuum cleaner) "38."
That Bryce sure does hit that vacuum cleaner a lot!

It's crazy how LDP really does feel the need to maintain his character to a neurotic extent. It wouldn't surprise me if he tweeted gyaneshwar under the impression that if anyone, anywhere, doubted his perversity, his calling career would tank. I'm glad he is more consistent that James, but I feel kind of bad for whoever is behind LDP.

Mr. Fishlegs,

I am somewhat curious about LDP appearance.  In your opinion is it memorable enough to listen to the show for?

Sincerely,

Curious in NPRland


I'm a fan of SHUT UP, WEIRDO so I would say it's always worth listening to.  However if your sole purpose for listening was to hear LDP I think I'd have to say no.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 01, 2010, 05:52:29 PM
I appreciate your honesty and directness. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 01, 2010, 08:27:22 PM
Remember the pump four call? There's a very short sequel. It happened yesterday.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 01, 2010, 11:06:51 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on August 01, 2010, 08:27:22 PM
Remember the pump four call? There's a very short sequel. It happened yesterday.

Gotta hear it.

You know what to do, David.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jon on August 01, 2010, 11:39:18 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 01, 2010, 04:44:53 PM
Quote from: fonpr on August 01, 2010, 02:56:45 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 01, 2010, 11:43:29 AM
Quote from: robertc on August 01, 2010, 04:02:51 AM
Quote from: chadroeder on July 28, 2010, 07:04:19 PM
Bryce:  (makes some weird noises like a vacuum cleaner) "38."
That Bryce sure does hit that vacuum cleaner a lot!

It's crazy how LDP really does feel the need to maintain his character to a neurotic extent. It wouldn't surprise me if he tweeted gyaneshwar under the impression that if anyone, anywhere, doubted his perversity, his calling career would tank. I'm glad he is more consistent that James, but I feel kind of bad for whoever is behind LDP.

Mr. Fishlegs,

I am somewhat curious about LDP appearance.  In your opinion is it memorable enough to listen to the show for?

Sincerely,

Curious in NPRland


I'm a fan of SHUT UP, WEIRDO so I would say it's always worth listening to.  However if your sole purpose for listening was to hear LDP I think I'd have to say no.

I tried to give Shut Up Weirdo a shot a few weeks ago, but I can't get past the skin-crawling-creepiness of a few regular callers. And the last straw was hearing Spike confess that he spends 5 hours a day watching soap operas and porn. Made me long for the broken record complaints about new music, people under 25, and Staten Island.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 03, 2010, 02:05:32 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 01, 2010, 11:39:18 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 01, 2010, 04:44:53 PM
Quote from: fonpr on August 01, 2010, 02:56:45 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 01, 2010, 11:43:29 AM
Quote from: robertc on August 01, 2010, 04:02:51 AM
Quote from: chadroeder on July 28, 2010, 07:04:19 PM
Bryce:  (makes some weird noises like a vacuum cleaner) "38."
That Bryce sure does hit that vacuum cleaner a lot!

It's crazy how LDP really does feel the need to maintain his character to a neurotic extent. It wouldn't surprise me if he tweeted gyaneshwar under the impression that if anyone, anywhere, doubted his perversity, his calling career would tank. I'm glad he is more consistent that James, but I feel kind of bad for whoever is behind LDP.

Mr. Fishlegs,

I am somewhat curious about LDP appearance.  In your opinion is it memorable enough to listen to the show for?

Sincerely,

Curious in NPRland


I'm a fan of SHUT UP, WEIRDO so I would say it's always worth listening to.  However if your sole purpose for listening was to hear LDP I think I'd have to say no.

I tried to give Shut Up Weirdo a shot a few weeks ago, but I can't get past the skin-crawling-creepiness of a few regular callers. And the last straw was hearing Spike confess that he spends 5 hours a day watching soap operas and porn. Made me long for the broken record complaints about new music, people under 25, and Staten Island.


What's wrong with soap operas? Real men watch soap operas. As for porn, I watch the right kind of porn. Don't worry, Pets, I do plan on making Staten Island a penal colony. People under 25 will be shipped off to Antarctica.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 03, 2010, 03:30:54 PM
Quote from: Spike on August 03, 2010, 02:05:32 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 01, 2010, 11:39:18 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 01, 2010, 04:44:53 PM
Quote from: fonpr on August 01, 2010, 02:56:45 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 01, 2010, 11:43:29 AM
Quote from: robertc on August 01, 2010, 04:02:51 AM
Quote from: chadroeder on July 28, 2010, 07:04:19 PM
Bryce:  (makes some weird noises like a vacuum cleaner) "38."
That Bryce sure does hit that vacuum cleaner a lot!

It's crazy how LDP really does feel the need to maintain his character to a neurotic extent. It wouldn't surprise me if he tweeted gyaneshwar under the impression that if anyone, anywhere, doubted his perversity, his calling career would tank. I'm glad he is more consistent that James, but I feel kind of bad for whoever is behind LDP.

Mr. Fishlegs,

I am somewhat curious about LDP appearance.  In your opinion is it memorable enough to listen to the show for?

Sincerely,

Curious in NPRland


I'm a fan of SHUT UP, WEIRDO so I would say it's always worth listening to.  However if your sole purpose for listening was to hear LDP I think I'd have to say no.

I tried to give Shut Up Weirdo a shot a few weeks ago, but I can't get past the skin-crawling-creepiness of a few regular callers. And the last straw was hearing Spike confess that he spends 5 hours a day watching soap operas and porn. Made me long for the broken record complaints about new music, people under 25, and Staten Island.


What's wrong with soap operas? Real men watch soap operas. As for porn, I watch the right kind of porn. Don't worry, Pets, I do plan on making Staten Island a penal colony. People under 25 will be shipped off to Antarctica.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

What's wrong with not saying everything that enters your head on the radio?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 03, 2010, 04:42:22 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on August 03, 2010, 03:30:54 PM
What's wrong with not saying everything that enters your head on the radio?

This could be the tag line, should the show ever advertise.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 03, 2010, 05:25:15 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 03, 2010, 04:42:22 PM
What's wrong with not saying everything that enters your head on the radio?

This could be the tag line, should the show ever advertise.
[/quote]

I wished I could record that! 

New intro to my podcast?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on August 04, 2010, 12:02:46 AM
Best part or Worst part, I don't know: "Jerseyboy"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on August 04, 2010, 12:35:32 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on July 28, 2010, 07:48:54 PM
Quote from: Alex P on July 27, 2010, 12:36:20 PM
Since when has anyone who ever listened to Dinosaur Jr. cared about the lyrics?

That is just crazy talk. The lyrics to YOU'RE LIVING ALL OVER ME work in perfect tandem with the music. The combination of the two makes it a masterpiece.

Tom.

I'll give it another listen. I did love the album when I first heard it in high school but at the time I didn't think the lyrics were anything special.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on August 04, 2010, 12:39:19 AM
4square accidents
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: namethebats on August 04, 2010, 07:18:19 AM
"Not necessarily." And the surprisingly good chemistry between Tom and Uncle Luke.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 04, 2010, 07:34:53 AM
Tom laughing at his own faux outrage over AP Mike's rude question RE making a buck off trashing the 1st amendment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 04, 2010, 09:28:59 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 04, 2010, 07:34:53 AM
Tom laughing at his own faux outrage over AP Mike's rude question RE making a buck off trashing the 1st amendment.

Luke admitting he was inspired by Shaving Cream.

And his reference to Frampton as rock and roll.

Peter rolls but hardly rocks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on August 04, 2010, 09:55:27 AM
"I always wanted to play with The Motley Crue."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on August 04, 2010, 10:06:33 AM
Christmas Tree Kid ! ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 04, 2010, 11:36:10 AM
"What goes through one's mind when you're writing a song like "Throw That D"?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 04, 2010, 11:38:25 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 04, 2010, 11:36:10 AM
"What goes through one's mind when you're writing a song like "Throw That D"?"

I seriously don't know how T & J didn't die from the gigglefits while doing that interview.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan Telfer on August 04, 2010, 12:50:57 PM
I can't wait to catch the rest of this show, as I was listening to it stream on my iPod Touch before going onstage at a show. I could not miss it if Luther Campbell was calling in. Especially after his dismissive filthy Tweets suggesting it was going to happen.

The Shaving Cream admission killed me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 04, 2010, 01:33:57 PM
Quote from: Dan Telfer on August 04, 2010, 12:50:57 PM

The Shaving Cream admission killed me.

Great minds, Danny.

Was touched by your video. 

Well thought out and presented.

Impressive piece of work.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kiwi_Herman on August 04, 2010, 02:15:30 PM
The Luther Campbell call was of coarse the highlight. The worst moment probably just the begining with Tom having trouble starting the show.

Highlights
Steve Ho
"Lost my snake!" - Terrence in the background on the Luther call.

The Best Shows made up band names are always great. We Are Dinosaurs NOW! and
These Are The Hands That Will Destroy Hitler.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 04, 2010, 03:06:27 PM
Quote from: Kiwi_Herman on August 04, 2010, 02:15:30 PM
The Luther Campbell call was of coarse the highlight.

Love that play on words, Kiwi.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JohnU on August 04, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Was it intentional or unintentional to follow the send-up of ironic, hipster, low-culture worship with the disingenuous ironic interview with Luther Campbell?  "Too Live Crew songs are so stupid. It's great."

I think I'm in the minority, but it didn't work for me. I would have preferred if Tom and Luke argued about their differences (which is what Luke expected) rather than Tom/John pretending to be fans.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 04, 2010, 03:12:24 PM
Quote from: JohnU on August 04, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Was it intentional or unintentional to follow the send-up of ironic, hipster, low-culture worship with the disingenuous ironic interview with Luther Campbell?  "Too Live Crew songs are so stupid. It's great."

I think I'm in the minority, but it didn't work for me. I would have preferred if Tom and Luke argued about their differences (which is what Luke expected) rather than Tom/John pretending to be fans.

 I understand your perception Mister U. 

That said, I suspect we will get more entertainment in the long run thanks to Tom and Jon's handling of Unck's call.

I trust Tom!

Someone make a t-shirt.


Please?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on August 04, 2010, 06:43:32 PM
Tom's impersonation of Nashville Skyline-era Dylan was uncanny!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on August 04, 2010, 09:16:56 PM
Quote from: JohnU on August 04, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Was it intentional or unintentional to follow the send-up of ironic, hipster, low-culture worship with the disingenuous ironic interview with Luther Campbell?  "Too Live Crew songs are so stupid. It's great."

I think I'm in the minority, but it didn't work for me. I would have preferred if Tom and Luke argued about their differences (which is what Luke expected) rather than Tom/John pretending to be fans.

Irony gets such a bad reputation now, but I think it was done alright here.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: robertc on August 04, 2010, 09:51:40 PM
I miss Mike, the good cop, bad cop routine worked really well on the Kevin Smith interview, and the question he tweeted, while exceedingly rude, worked well in the same vein.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on August 04, 2010, 10:55:23 PM
Quote from: redmedicine on August 04, 2010, 06:43:32 PM
Tom's impersonation of Nashville Skyline-era Dylan was uncanny!
I think that might have been my favorite part. My wife thought it was hilarious because she hates "Lay Lady Lay" because "he's actually trying to sing." All of Damian's call was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 04, 2010, 11:01:46 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/Simon-and-Garfunkel-Sound-Silence-inspired-musical-/110565846378?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Film&hash=item19be3ced6a#ht_500wt_995 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Simon-and-Garfunkel-Sound-Silence-inspired-musical-/110565846378?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Film&hash=item19be3ced6a#ht_500wt_995)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 04, 2010, 11:13:28 PM
And also:

"Anytime I do a song I never write it ... I never write the song down. It's just, you know, if I experienced it ... I think that's what real art is. If you experience something, and write about it ... or just sing about it ... it should just come right off the top".

-- Sir Luther Campbell, discussing the creative process that informed his song "Face Down, A-- Up".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dvdv on August 05, 2010, 05:37:57 AM
Quote from: JohnU on August 04, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Was it intentional or unintentional to follow the send-up of ironic, hipster, low-culture worship with the disingenuous ironic interview with Luther Campbell?  "Too Live Crew songs are so stupid. It's great."

I think I'm in the minority, but it didn't work for me. I would have preferred if Tom and Luke argued about their differences (which is what Luke expected) rather than Tom/John pretending to be fans.

Couldn't have said it better myself.   Tom and Jon pretending to be fans stunk of elitism, cowardice, and, above all else, ignorance.  Dismiss him for the content of his lyrics if you want but Luther Campbell is a VERY important figure in the history of Southern hip hop.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 05, 2010, 07:22:30 AM
Quote from: dvdv on August 05, 2010, 05:37:57 AM
Quote from: JohnU on August 04, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Was it intentional or unintentional to follow the send-up of ironic, hipster, low-culture worship with the disingenuous ironic interview with Luther Campbell?  "Too Live Crew songs are so stupid. It's great."

I think I'm in the minority, but it didn't work for me. I would have preferred if Tom and Luke argued about their differences (which is what Luke expected) rather than Tom/John pretending to be fans.

Couldn't have said it better myself.   Tom and Jon pretending to be fans stunk of elitism, cowardice, and, above all else, ignorance.  Dismiss him for the content of his lyrics if you want but Luther Campbell is a VERY important figure in the history of Southern hip hop.

Best Show ain't Point/Counterpoint, JohnU & dvdv.

Also, do you think maybe Luke could've bothered to check into what show he was calling in? He and Tom had been fighting for at least a week on twitter and Tom was trying to get him to come on that show for most of that time. It's not like Best Show is some secret Borat thing. Tom read Luke's tweet on the air, posted hours before he was due to call in:

I am going on some shit radio show tonight I don't no shit about don't no where its aired     
6:56 PM Aug 3rd  via Twitter for Android 

And if this post isn't kiss ass enough, I'll also point out that Tom and Jon aren't exactly nobodies in music either- they both have history going back a couple of decades.

Besides, in the end Luke had a good time, and he was totally a good sport. It's pretty clear that Jon was being a total dork - within the first minute he said "My snake is missing", and you'd have to be a complete moron not to see what was up right there.  Luke is very likely familiar with wacky radio show stuff, even if Best Show is several cuts above that shit. He went along with it - even afterward ... go pull up his twitter feed and read it if you don't believe me.

So don't worry about Luke's spot in the Southern Hip-Hop pantheon.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 05, 2010, 07:24:08 AM
So it would be better if they just told him they think he stinks, and is talentless? Would that better comport with how you're supposed to treat an "important" figure?

Tom took the same approach when Kevin Smith called.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 05, 2010, 07:25:12 AM
Quote from: yesno on August 05, 2010, 07:24:08 AM

Tom took the same approach when Kevin Smith called.

That's right! I forgot about that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on August 05, 2010, 07:48:43 AM
I'm still mad over Tom's mockery of Cy the Hole Guy, an important figure in the history of Southern hole-digging.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 05, 2010, 08:25:53 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 05, 2010, 07:25:12 AM
Quote from: yesno on August 05, 2010, 07:24:08 AM

Tom took the same approach when Kevin Smith called.

That's right! I forgot about that.

The Sanjaya call from September 8, 2009 was also sort of similar ... in that Tom played it somewhat straight while allowing Jon W. to throw out ridiculous questions. I still can't believe Sanjaya was on the Best Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 05, 2010, 08:30:53 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on August 05, 2010, 08:25:53 AM

The Sanjaya call from September 8, 2009 was also sort of similar ... in that Tom played it somewhat straight while allowing Jon W. to throw out ridiculous questions. I still can't believe Sanjaya was on the Best Show.

Sorry, I meant to say "Karl the repairman".



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on August 05, 2010, 01:04:45 PM
Quote from: dvdv on August 05, 2010, 05:37:57 AM
Quote from: JohnU on August 04, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Was it intentional or unintentional to follow the send-up of ironic, hipster, low-culture worship with the disingenuous ironic interview with Luther Campbell?  "Too Live Crew songs are so stupid. It's great."

I think I'm in the minority, but it didn't work for me. I would have preferred if Tom and Luke argued about their differences (which is what Luke expected) rather than Tom/John pretending to be fans.

Couldn't have said it better myself.   Tom and Jon pretending to be fans stunk of elitism, cowardice, and, above all else, ignorance.  Dismiss him for the content of his lyrics if you want but Luther Campbell is a VERY important figure in the history of Southern hip hop.

Intelligent people take Southern hip hop seriously? I mean, I think it all stinks but the Southern brand takes it to another level.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on August 05, 2010, 01:30:49 PM
Quote from: Alex P on August 05, 2010, 01:04:45 PM
Quote from: dvdv on August 05, 2010, 05:37:57 AM
Quote from: JohnU on August 04, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Was it intentional or unintentional to follow the send-up of ironic, hipster, low-culture worship with the disingenuous ironic interview with Luther Campbell?  "Too Live Crew songs are so stupid. It's great."

I think I'm in the minority, but it didn't work for me. I would have preferred if Tom and Luke argued about their differences (which is what Luke expected) rather than Tom/John pretending to be fans.

Couldn't have said it better myself.   Tom and Jon pretending to be fans stunk of elitism, cowardice, and, above all else, ignorance.  Dismiss him for the content of his lyrics if you want but Luther Campbell is a VERY important figure in the history of Southern hip hop.

Intelligent people take Southern hip hop seriously? I mean, I think it all stinks but the Southern brand takes it to another level.

Ooh one of us is wrong.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 05, 2010, 02:04:59 PM
HARDCORE HIP HOP STINKS TO HIGH HEAVEN, PETS !!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 05, 2010, 02:10:30 PM
I prefer northern hip hop:  Buck 65, Million Stylez, Werd (S.O.S), etc.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 05, 2010, 02:12:23 PM
All these arguments are immaterial. As Luke explained on the show, he is more of a Rock and Roll guy than a rap guy. Peter Frampton. Steve Miller. Luther Campbell. There is a direct lineage.

He said so.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on August 05, 2010, 02:17:45 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on August 05, 2010, 02:12:23 PM
All these arguments are immaterial. As Luke explained on the show, he is more of a Rock and Roll guy than a rap guy. Peter Frampton. Steve Miller. Luther Campbell. There is a direct lineage.

He said so.

In retrospect, this was my favorite moment of last night's show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 05, 2010, 03:48:01 PM
Quote from: Spike on August 05, 2010, 02:04:59 PM
HARDCORE HIP HOP STINKS TO HIGH HEAVEN, PETS !!!!

The best thing about your cometary Spike is that it's never predictable or tiresome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on August 05, 2010, 05:58:28 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on August 05, 2010, 03:48:01 PM
Quote from: Spike on August 05, 2010, 02:04:59 PM
HARDCORE HIP HOP STINKS TO HIGH HEAVEN, PETS !!!!

The best thing about your cometary Spike is that it's never predictable or tiresome.

I wont start complaining about Spike quite yet. When I start using "pet" as a term of endearment, on the other hand...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 05, 2010, 06:55:35 PM
Quote from: Alex P on August 05, 2010, 05:58:28 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on August 05, 2010, 03:48:01 PM
Quote from: Spike on August 05, 2010, 02:04:59 PM
HARDCORE HIP HOP STINKS TO HIGH HEAVEN, PETS !!!!

The best thing about your cometary Spike is that it's never predictable or tiresome.

I wont start complaining about Spike quite yet. When I start using "pet" as a term of endearment, on the other hand...

Worst moment of last night's show happened 10 minutes ago.   When I realized what Tom was saying to Larry and Spike.

I pledge not to call the Dusty Show (or any other) until the premium arrives.

I don't want to exercise the Grandfather escape clause.

Julie stay quiet, please.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on August 05, 2010, 10:18:06 PM
Quote from: redmedicine on August 04, 2010, 06:43:32 PM
Tom's impersonation of Nashville Skyline-era Dylan was uncanny!

It was a pretty great impression. I'd put it right below his Isabel Sanford.

I've cooled a lot on Bob Dylan since I was in high school, but I still have a soft spot for NASHVILLE SKYLINE. The guy just wanted to sing some country winners!

My favorite from that record:

bob dylan - Tell me that it isn't true (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1IGxuugztM#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on August 05, 2010, 10:27:31 PM
Quote from: Matt on August 05, 2010, 10:18:06 PM
Quote from: redmedicine on August 04, 2010, 06:43:32 PM
Tom's impersonation of Nashville Skyline-era Dylan was uncanny!

I've cooled a lot on Bob Dylan since I was in high school, but I still have a soft spot for NASHVILLE SKYLINE. The guy just wanted to sing some country winners!


Yeah, it's possibly my favorite bob album maybe just for its conspicuousness.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on August 05, 2010, 10:32:14 PM
If not for the motorcycle accident, I think he would have probably spent the next ten years trying to make another 'Blonde on Blonde.'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 05, 2010, 10:51:39 PM
Fredericks -

I am requesting that you call whenever it strikes you. Because you call with things to say and it's an enjoyable conversation almost every time.

The situation that I am dealing with has absolutely zero to do with you.

Please continue to call.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 05, 2010, 11:18:30 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on August 05, 2010, 10:51:39 PM
Fredericks -


Please continue to call.



You betcha, Thomas.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 06, 2010, 12:43:29 AM
I dunno how many people here know this, but for what it's worth, if you go back to the very earliest Dylan recordings, made back in Hibbing when he was in his teens, there are some that sound uncannily like his Nashville Skyline voice.  It's eerie.

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If not for the motorcycle accident, I think he would have probably spent the next ten years trying to make another 'Blonde on Blonde.'

The evidence is kinda mixed.  The hotel-room recordings he made on the '66 tour suggest that he was considering turning toward a more straightforwardly confessional love song (and if he'd gone on to record and release "Does She Need Me?" he might have had to fight a lawsuit like George Harrison's for stealing the melody of Bobby Bland's "Share Your Love with Me.")  On the other hand, in Scorsese's "No Direction Home" doc, there's a scene where he spontaneously riffs off some advertising signs to produce a word salad that foreshadows the wilder verbal surrealism of "The Basement Tapes."

Oh, uh, we were talking about the best/worst moments from last night's show?

Well, I laughed the hardest when Tom just could not find the words ("stomach-churning" was one he tried) to describe the sheer depravity of AP Mike's question for Uncle Luke--when he himself said at the beginning of the show that that's what he wanted to ask him.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on August 06, 2010, 11:58:39 AM
Quote from: dvdv on August 05, 2010, 05:37:57 AM
Quote from: JohnU on August 04, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Was it intentional or unintentional to follow the send-up of ironic, hipster, low-culture worship with the disingenuous ironic interview with Luther Campbell?  "Too Live Crew songs are so stupid. It's great."

I think I'm in the minority, but it didn't work for me. I would have preferred if Tom and Luke argued about their differences (which is what Luke expected) rather than Tom/John pretending to be fans.

Couldn't have said it better myself.   Tom and Jon pretending to be fans stunk of elitism, cowardice, and, above all else, ignorance.  Dismiss him for the content of his lyrics if you want but Luther Campbell is a VERY important figure in the history of Southern hip hop.

as someone who has met him, i can also say he's creepy. BELIEVE IT OR NOT.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on August 06, 2010, 12:23:14 PM
Quote from: mike_b on August 05, 2010, 01:30:49 PM
Quote from: Alex P on August 05, 2010, 01:04:45 PM
Quote from: dvdv on August 05, 2010, 05:37:57 AM
Quote from: JohnU on August 04, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Was it intentional or unintentional to follow the send-up of ironic, hipster, low-culture worship with the disingenuous ironic interview with Luther Campbell?  "Too Live Crew songs are so stupid. It's great."

I think I'm in the minority, but it didn't work for me. I would have preferred if Tom and Luke argued about their differences (which is what Luke expected) rather than Tom/John pretending to be fans.

Couldn't have said it better myself.   Tom and Jon pretending to be fans stunk of elitism, cowardice, and, above all else, ignorance.  Dismiss him for the content of his lyrics if you want but Luther Campbell is a VERY important figure in the history of Southern hip hop.

Intelligent people take Southern hip hop seriously? I mean, I think it all stinks but the Southern brand takes it to another level.

Ooh one of us is wrong.

hint: it's Alex P.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on August 06, 2010, 04:00:03 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/Simon-and-Garfunkel-Sound-Silence-inspired-musical-/110565846378?pt=US_Film (http://cgi.ebay.com/Simon-and-Garfunkel-Sound-Silence-inspired-musical-/110565846378?pt=US_Film)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 06, 2010, 07:25:32 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 01, 2010, 11:43:29 AM
Quote from: robertc on August 01, 2010, 04:02:51 AM


He called in to SHUT UP, WEIRDO 2 weeks ago and got the heave ho pretty quickly because  Frangry found him creepy and Andy found him annoying. The next week he called in again and he very subtly toned the gimmick down. He was still LDP (he may have even called himself that instead of Larry da Perv) but he wasn't quite as pervy.

Oh no. Now I feel guilty that my post here may have gotten LDP banned. The Spike ban can go on forever as far as I'm concerned, but LDP seems harmless. Not terribly funny much of the time, but I'd take him over Spike any day.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: robertc on August 06, 2010, 07:32:03 PM
I wouldn't worry about it, Tom knows all and sees all, and I think there was more to the LDP ban than just his call to Shut Up Weirdo
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on August 06, 2010, 10:29:51 PM
Quote from: Alex P on August 05, 2010, 10:32:14 PM
If not for the motorcycle accident, I think he would have probably spent the next ten years trying to make another 'Blonde on Blonde.'

If not for the motorcycle accident, he probably would've died soon after from some kind of overdose. He looks pretty frazzled in that 1966 footage. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on August 07, 2010, 12:22:33 AM
Quote from: Matt on August 06, 2010, 10:29:51 PM
Quote from: Alex P on August 05, 2010, 10:32:14 PM
If not for the motorcycle accident, I think he would have probably spent the next ten years trying to make another 'Blonde on Blonde.'

If not for the motorcycle accident, he probably would've died soon after from some kind of overdose. He looks pretty frazzled in that 1966 footage.

Did you see the footage from around the same time of him bullying some awkward British student for like ten mintues?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on August 07, 2010, 01:30:36 AM
Quote from: Alex P on August 07, 2010, 12:22:33 AM
Quote from: Matt on August 06, 2010, 10:29:51 PM
Quote from: Alex P on August 05, 2010, 10:32:14 PM
If not for the motorcycle accident, I think he would have probably spent the next ten years trying to make another 'Blonde on Blonde.'

If not for the motorcycle accident, he probably would've died soon after from some kind of overdose. He looks pretty frazzled in that 1966 footage.

Did you see the footage from around the same time of him bullying some awkward British student for like ten mintues?

Donovan?

This is my favorite Dylan video, you can just see the look in Donovan's face, "Oh shit, I'll never be that good."
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5093296960435404141# (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5093296960435404141#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on August 07, 2010, 02:46:04 AM
No, it was a video of some kid who wanted to be a scientist or something and Dylan was just berating him for it. I don't know what the circumstances were and I can't find it on youtube.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 07, 2010, 07:15:24 AM
"Dont Look Back" is one of the most irritating movies I've ever seen. Bob Dylan the person was really insufferable, at least in that era.  I wish Leonard Cohen or someone else more agreeable would've written all those songs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on August 07, 2010, 08:02:12 PM
The story of Damian going through a table in a wrestling mask and getting the plugged pulled after the first song was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ErnieWV on August 08, 2010, 11:32:01 AM
@yesno Sure and I wish someone sane with two ears could have painted Van Gogh's paintings or someone sociable had written Catcher In The Rye.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 08, 2010, 12:20:59 PM
Artists are no more likely than construction workers or engineers or human resources professionals to be insufferable jackasses.  People are just more likely to let them get away with it.  They're also more likely to put on a little show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ErnieWV on August 08, 2010, 01:12:02 PM
Human Resource professionals and construction engineers need other people to do their job. Artists don't. I'm not saying it isn't nice to be nice, just saying perhaps an artist's personality informs his work and in some cases genius emanates from a tortured soul. When Dylan brought Al Kooper and Mike Bloomfield on stage with him at Newport  he wasn't being intentionally mean to his suffering audience but I can certainly understand his subsequent reaction to some of his so called fans.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 08, 2010, 01:31:45 PM
Maybe Dylan was a "tortured soul," but he got good because of hard work and practice, not some inner light with the dual function of making him act like a dick and helping him write good songs.

I reject the 19th century notion that artists are on a different plane of being and ought to be held to different standards.

For all that, being a dick was probably a great career move for Dylan, because it made him fit so well into people's preconceptions of what an artistic genius is like.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on August 08, 2010, 02:39:25 PM
Quote from: ErnieWV on August 08, 2010, 01:12:02 PM
I'm not saying it isn't nice to be nice, just saying perhaps an artist's personality informs his work and in some cases genius emanates from a tortured soul.

A few years ago, I saw Stan Brakhage speak at a film screening, and he declared that the romantic myth of the insane artist was one of the most destructive ideas in our culture. That resonated with me. I don't think we have to go along with this concept. It's possible - and vastly preferable - for artists to be well-adjusted members of society. (Though it's maybe worth saying that Brakhage also seemed like kind of a dick.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ErnieWV on August 08, 2010, 06:18:18 PM
Fair enough but  saying you wish Dylan wasn't a dick(i.e. you wish he was Leonard Cohen) makes no sense to me. There are lots of artists in all fields who's work I enjoy but I wouldn't want to know them personally because they are dicks. I used to romanticize the artist who was insane, alcoholic, syphilitic, or whatever I thought made their art trancsendant, but since I've been sober now for 30 years(I'm 60) I know that's a load of crap. You may have more than I do to base your personal opinion of Dylan on, all I know is his work, which I have been following 45 years, has often influenced my own thinking about many issues and even when I find his message disagreeable(Slow Train Coming) I can still appreciate the power and honesty of it. Perhaps I am influenced by my age and knowledge of certain issues that don't seem relevant any more, for instance what was behind Hurricane and why he sang it and how I and my peers reacted to it, after all Ruben Carter has long been released from prison and maybe dead for all I know. Maybe I do give Dylan too much credit but I was a witness to what truly was pioneering art and if it came about because of, or in spite of, his being a dick, so be it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ErnieWV on August 08, 2010, 06:29:03 PM
@Bryan I saw Harlan Ellison speak and he was a complete and utter dick, but I still enjoyed his work and thought A Boy And His Dog was a pretty good film, and I enjoyed the story of him being a dick to Frank Sinatra. I guess my point is we can wish these people were nice but unfortunately in their pathology part of their creative process is being unpleasant and in all honesty I enjoy seeing the darkness come out honestly in their work although I'm sure I wouldn't want to experience it firsthan
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 08, 2010, 06:48:17 PM
Fair enough. I shouldn't judge the man based on the one movie--my comment followed from a reference to "Dont Look Back."  I just remember my reaction to it ("Man, I don't like this guy") as being at odds with the critical consensus of it showing How Geniuses are Different. Also, he was young at the time, and as people who know me can attest, the young can be insufferable.

We might put up with more from someone if they make up for it in other ways, but I just don't buy that there's a causation.

For that matter, some people who seem to be amoral predators can be the nicest folks in the world.  According to Zach Galifianakis, this is apparently the case with Karl Rove.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ErnieWV on August 08, 2010, 07:29:01 PM
Thanks for the thoughtful response yesno. I suppose I do give Dylan a pass because of what he meant to me as a callow youth and maybe to be fair I should look at some of the film that might put him in a negative light. I've certainly heard stories about him that would indicate he's not a nice person, but I guess I'm just content to listen to the music although I must admit I haven't paid much attention to his later work.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 08, 2010, 09:20:24 PM
Harlan Ellison wrote a very long essay essentially going into how so many sci-fi fans were truly horrible people who did awful things, re-telling stories he'd heard from other sci-fi authors about fans doing terrible things like being inarticulate or throwing cups of vomit on authors. It's called 'Xenogenesis', and I'm betting it's online somewhere...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ErnieWV on August 09, 2010, 06:36:42 AM
Thanks Steve I'll check that out it may support my contention that some of these artists are rude in response to rudeness from fans. When I saw Harlan speak my problem with him was utter narcissism. I got the feeling that the critical acclaim he received had totally gone to his head and he wanted to speak more about himself and his greatness than about his  writing, which is what I was interested in learning about.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 09, 2010, 07:08:13 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on August 05, 2010, 10:51:39 PM
Fredericks -

I am requesting that you call whenever it strikes you. Because you call with things to say and it's an enjoyable conversation almost every time.

The situation that I am dealing with has absolutely zero to do with you.

Please continue to call.

Tom.


As long as he (and little MYLO)  is NOT the first caller.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 09, 2010, 08:44:51 AM
I think Mylo as first caller makes sense - don't want the youngsters having to stay up too late...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 09, 2010, 10:06:51 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 09, 2010, 08:44:51 AM
I think Mylo as first caller makes sense - don't want the youngsters having to stay up too late...

Get what you're saying, Steve.

Little guy needs his rest.


I will act accordingly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on August 09, 2010, 10:16:25 AM
Quote from: robertc on August 06, 2010, 07:32:03 PM
I wouldn't worry about it, Tom knows all and sees all, and I think there was more to the LDP ban than just his call to Shut Up Weirdo

My take is that Tom was getting sick of LDP calling multiple times during a show with nothing to talk about. Recent topics such as "How is your summer?" and week-old twitter conversations are two examples. I have to say that I agree.

Also, I enjoyed this exchange about Dylan. everybody said what I though, but more cogently. The only thing I would add is that he came off like a dick in Don't Look Back, and that he comes off like a dick now with his on-stage "persona." Was there an interstitial time when he wasn't a dick?


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 09, 2010, 11:22:23 AM
I don't find him that a dick at present, as far as I can determine from a vastly mediated distance.  The interviews he gives now, at least, are more straightforward and generous-spirited than they've ever been.  But if you don't like his stage-patterless perormances, you may find him dickish.  That said, he seems to have been at least kind of a fun guy, even if ruthlessly ambitious, back in the Greenwich Village days.  When he became the Voice of His Generation, the unprecedented burden of expectations placed on him so far exceeded anything you or I can imagine that I can't quite begrudge him a little character damage.  After the motorcycle accident he seems to have become a more humble fellow and dedicated family man.  Of course, eventually, his music began to suffer from too much unassuming niceness.  Then he appears to have become something of a dick again, went through an ugly divorce (much of the ugliness, it must be said, apparently coming from his end) and, in my view, he achieved his absolute apex of insufferable dickishness starting with the Rolling Thunder era, moving through his Neil Diamond period and on through the Christian period.  Then he spent most of the 80's not knowing which the fuck end was up.  I don't have much sense of how dickish he was personally at this point, but he was definitely lost, doing a LOT of drinking, and behaving eccentrically.

My sense is that from the mid-90s up to now he's learned how to deal maturely with his fame in a way that's pretty admirable, given the odds against it when you look at comparable cases, but again, what the hell do I know?  Only what I read in the papers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on August 09, 2010, 08:14:16 PM
Quote from: mike_b on August 05, 2010, 01:30:49 PM
Quote from: Alex P on August 05, 2010, 01:04:45 PM
Quote from: dvdv on August 05, 2010, 05:37:57 AM
Quote from: JohnU on August 04, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Was it intentional or unintentional to follow the send-up of ironic, hipster, low-culture worship with the disingenuous ironic interview with Luther Campbell?  "Too Live Crew songs are so stupid. It's great."

I think I'm in the minority, but it didn't work for me. I would have preferred if Tom and Luke argued about their differences (which is what Luke expected) rather than Tom/John pretending to be fans.

Couldn't have said it better myself.   Tom and Jon pretending to be fans stunk of elitism, cowardice, and, above all else, ignorance.  Dismiss him for the content of his lyrics if you want but Luther Campbell is a VERY important figure in the history of Southern hip hop.

Intelligent people take Southern hip hop seriously? I mean, I think it all stinks but the Southern brand takes it to another level.

Goodie Mob's "Soul Food" doesn't do it for you? No Outkast? Three Six's "Mystic Stylez" is dark as hell, but it was the first time I ever heard a rap group, much less a southern rap group, diss the notion of God.  I, respectfully, disagree with your bias against Southern Rap as a whole.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on August 09, 2010, 08:32:11 PM
Quote from: yesno on August 08, 2010, 06:48:17 PM
Fair enough. I shouldn't judge the man based on the one movie--my comment followed from a reference to "Dont Look Back."  I just remember my reaction to it ("Man, I don't like this guy") as being at odds with the critical consensus of it showing How Geniuses are Different. Also, he was young at the time, and as people who know me can attest, the young can be insufferable.

We might put up with more from someone if they make up for it in other ways, but I just don't buy that there's a causation.

For that matter, some people who seem to be amoral predators can be the nicest folks in the world.  According to Zach Galifianakis, this is apparently the case with Karl Rove.

I think yesno's original point of "Don't Look Back" being a crappy movie is totally merited. I enjoy Dylan's music...but watching this pretentious, ego-masturbating crap was too much for me. I think it's totally possible to dislike the person, but enjoy the music.

Speaking of overrated movies themed around music legends, "Across the Universe" made me want to destroy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ErnieWV on August 09, 2010, 09:33:52 PM
I think what I'll take away from this discussion is don't look at Don't Look Back. I haven't seen Across The Universe either so I'll consider that I've dodged a bullet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 09, 2010, 10:29:38 PM
I went in to Across the Universe fully expecting it to be the most ludicrous thing ever made, and it fulfilled my expectations. So I actually kind of enjoyed it on that level. I think it's ludicrousness was made more enjoyable by the fact that the filmmakers were actually attempting to do something good ... as opposed to the Robert Stigwood-Frampton-BeeGees "Sergeant Pepper" movie.

What about "Give My Regards to Broad Street"? The McCartney movie musical. Anybody ever see that one? Anybody want to take that bullet for me?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 09, 2010, 11:20:34 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on August 09, 2010, 10:29:38 PM
I went in to Across the Universe fully expecting it to be the most ludicrous thing ever made, and it fulfilled my expectations. So I actually kind of enjoyed it on that level. I think it's ludicrousness was made more enjoyable by the fact that the filmmakers were actually attempting to do something good ... as opposed to the Robert Stigwood-Frampton-BeeGees "Sergeant Pepper" movie.

What about "Give My Regards to Broad Street"? The McCartney movie musical. Anybody ever see that one? Anybody want to take that bullet mullet for me?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 11, 2010, 09:39:56 AM
I have to say, I'm still grumping about that Hurley album.

I mean, what is that all about for crying out loud?

Is it out? Has anyone heard it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 11, 2010, 10:59:02 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 11, 2010, 09:39:56 AM
I have to say, I'm still grumping about that Hurley album.

I mean, what is that all about for crying out loud?

Is it out? Has anyone heard it?

Michael Hurley, Auntie?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 11, 2010, 11:58:49 AM
Quote from: fonpr on August 11, 2010, 10:59:02 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 11, 2010, 09:39:56 AM
I have to say, I'm still grumping about that Hurley album.

I mean, what is that all about for crying out loud?

Is it out? Has anyone heard it?

Michael Hurley, Auntie?

No, Weezer's new album.

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt191/Aunt1eChr1st1na/rivershurley.jpg)

The cover pic is this but cropped to just a head shot, but it's not really turning up anywhere online except amazon. I wonder if this is all some big wacky ironic joke.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on August 11, 2010, 12:15:05 PM
this one Orange County (CA) pop punk bang Lagwagon did the same thing with Hoss from Bonanza:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IFKbbxeDOaE/R6ATwzRqumI/AAAAAAAAAAc/3HhgsHHuek0/s320/Lagwagon%2B-%2BHoss.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 11, 2010, 12:20:32 PM
Quote from: mackro on August 11, 2010, 12:15:05 PM
this one Orange County (CA) pop punk bang Lagwagon did the same thing with Hoss from Bonanza:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IFKbbxeDOaE/R6ATwzRqumI/AAAAAAAAAAc/3HhgsHHuek0/s320/Lagwagon%2B-%2BHoss.jpg)

Well, now ... Hoss I get.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on August 11, 2010, 12:35:51 PM
Well, I doubt Lagwagon was hugging Dan Blocker before or during the shoot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 11, 2010, 12:57:39 PM
Candy from Brooklyn ... wow. Book-ending the show with her insane karaoke. That was a stirring rendition of "Angel of Harlem" she was doing towards the end of the show. God knows what she was singing when Tom first picked up the phone on her first call, early in the show. She was singing something in a very Bryce-like register.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on August 11, 2010, 01:04:38 PM
Best moment was the three part anti-Spike guy -> Spike -> JW jam near the beginning of the show, then Tom riffing on Spike's NBC jingle tonic.

Hopefully someone with actual drawing talent (i.e. not me) can draw the NBC peacock saying "Try AGAIN, Pet" sitting on a gray crate listening to the Best Show on a giant radio sitting on a folding table.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on August 11, 2010, 01:07:39 PM
Anyone know who Candy is? I had a feeling Tom was familiar with her. She is great! Her call at the end of the show was very very funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 11, 2010, 01:17:44 PM
Quote from: SJK on August 11, 2010, 01:07:39 PM
Anyone know who Candy is? I had a feeling Tom was familiar with her. She is great! Her call at the end of the show was very very funny.

Yes, she's awesome & her calls last night were totally cute. She was on the show once a number of months back ... one of the 6 hour shows, I think. She knows Tom & Jillian Barberie and is at many of the WFMU things - I also was at one of the marathons with her & we rode home on the subways to Brooklyn all sleepy & tired afterward.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 11, 2010, 01:26:57 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 11, 2010, 01:17:44 PM
Quote from: SJK on August 11, 2010, 01:07:39 PM
Anyone know who Candy is? I had a feeling Tom was familiar with her. She is great! Her call at the end of the show was very very funny.

Yes, she's awesome & her calls last night were totally cute. She was on the show once a number of months back ... one of the 6 hour shows, I think. She knows Tom & Jillian Barberie and is at many of the WFMU things - I also was at one of the marathons with her & we rode home on the subways to Brooklyn all sleepy & tired afterward.

Candy did appear in studio with Therese and Terre T during the last 6 hour show. I recall Larry D. Pervison trying to chat her up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on August 11, 2010, 01:47:02 PM
Best: Angel of Harlem and the no mosque at ground zero song.

worst: Ripping on Bill Hicks. I like Hicks. It isn't his fault that hack comedians want to be him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 11, 2010, 02:10:27 PM
Quote from: MikeD on August 11, 2010, 01:56:45 PM
Worst:  Geneva's(?) call
I've never posted before... but I felt the need to vent my rage at these calls. They are infuriatingly boring,  and I.. just.. can't.. take.. the .. giggles ..anymore.

If you're feeling rage based on a call I recommend taking a deep breath and relaxing. Geneva is top notch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 11, 2010, 02:23:55 PM
Quote from: waltkellysghost on August 11, 2010, 01:47:02 PM

worst: Ripping on Bill Hicks. I like Hicks. It isn't his fault that hack comedians want to be him.

If anything, we should rip on the keepers of his legacy. In addition to the Rykodisc albums, they've released so many recordings of his shows that his act was essentially run into the ground at least a decade ago. I loved him when he was out there and working - every time he was on Letterman was a definite tune-in night - but I really don't need to hear his stuff ever again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on August 11, 2010, 02:29:37 PM
I thought Ron White was Bill Hicks until I wiki'd him this morning to find out how "Ron White" died.  :o
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on August 11, 2010, 02:39:51 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on August 11, 2010, 02:10:27 PM
Quote from: MikeD on August 11, 2010, 01:56:45 PM
Worst:  Geneva's(?) call
I've never posted before... but I felt the need to vent my rage at these calls. They are infuriatingly boring,  and I.. just.. can't.. take.. the .. giggles ..anymore.

If you're feeling rage based on a call I recommend taking a deep breath and relaxing. Geneva is top notch.

It's okay. I don't really think I'm the best caller either, so I can take the heat. However, I haven't been heave-ho'd yet, so maybe I'm not doing something totally wrong...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on August 11, 2010, 02:43:21 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on August 11, 2010, 02:39:51 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on August 11, 2010, 02:10:27 PM
Quote from: MikeD on August 11, 2010, 01:56:45 PM
Worst:  Geneva's(?) call
I've never posted before... but I felt the need to vent my rage at these calls. They are infuriatingly boring,  and I.. just.. can't.. take.. the .. giggles ..anymore.

If you're feeling rage based on a call I recommend taking a deep breath and relaxing. Geneva is top notch.

It's okay. I don't really think I'm the best caller either, so I can take the heat. However, I haven't been heave-ho'd yet, so maybe I'm not doing something totally wrong...

That's weird. I don't see this original post anywhere -did someone delete it? Or am I just blind (and boring)?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kiemzi on August 11, 2010, 02:55:47 PM
you're great, geneva!

also, when tom first answered milo's call and was calling him "madam" and stuff was the best.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 11, 2010, 03:21:03 PM
MikeD no longer exists as a member of the board. I think it was his first (and therefore only) post, too ... which means it's some weisenheimer who just made a fake account to fart out their one comment or whatever.

You know what's nice? A drama-free board. I wasn't around for some of the fuckery that took place a few years back, but I'm glad its over. I just recently had some total a-hole tweet at Scharpling that he hated my "cackle". A dude I was following, mind you, so I totally saw it. It's PFT's definition of the entire internet "I know you can see me, and I don't like you".

Don't like someone? Keep it to yourself - the caller will be gone in a few minutes. Or take it to c-town. Christ.




Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on August 11, 2010, 03:31:43 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 11, 2010, 03:21:03 PM
MikeD no longer exists as a member of the board. I think it was his first (and therefore only) post, too ... which means it's some weisenheimer who just made a fake account to fart out their one comment or whatever.

You know what's nice? A drama-free board. I wasn't around for some of the fuckery that took place a few years back, but I'm glad its over. I just recently had some total a-hole tweet at Scharpling that he hated my "cackle". A dude I was following, mind you, so I totally saw it. It's PFT's definition of the entire internet "I know you can see me, and I don't like you".

Don't like someone? Keep it to yourself - the caller will be gone in a few minutes. Or take it to c-town. Christ.

Oh man. That is kind of disheartening though - that someone disliked me so much that they made an account to make a remark and then deleted it. Geez.

I agree with the drama-free board thing. I try to be as supportive as possible to people that call in -even the ones that flame out, because we all know it's not that easy once you've tried/done it.

I'm sorry to hear that someone made a remark about your laugh, Christina. I think it's a great laugh IMO - I love hearty laughs! I think it makes you very memorable also!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tedstud on August 11, 2010, 03:36:43 PM
Great show last night.  Lots of GOMPing and the callers were more than a bit unhinged.  Great crowd control work by Tom.  I can't wait for my helicopter rides at the Gathering of the Tramp Stamped.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 11, 2010, 03:37:12 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 11, 2010, 03:21:03 PM
MikeD no longer exists as a member of the board. I think it was his first (and therefore only) post, too ... which means it's some weisenheimer who just made a fake account to fart out their one comment or whatever.

You know what's nice? A drama-free board. I wasn't around for some of the fuckery that took place a few years back, but I'm glad its over. I just recently had some total a-hole tweet at Scharpling that he hated my "cackle". A dude I was following, mind you, so I totally saw it. It's PFT's definition of the entire internet "I know you can see me, and I don't like you".

Don't like someone? Keep it to yourself - the caller will be gone in a few minutes. Or take it to c-town. Christ.

I also should refrain from challenging people who do criticize as it simply draws attention to them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: orator on August 11, 2010, 03:46:10 PM
Your calls are good, Geneva.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 11, 2010, 03:47:53 PM
Staff Sgt Dirty-Leg.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 11, 2010, 03:52:26 PM
Getting back on track: I got home last night feeling terrible and I thought that nothing could make me feel better but Candy's doo-wop and kitten problems made me happy all over again. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 11, 2010, 04:18:36 PM
"The President is so good at burns."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kiwi_Herman on August 11, 2010, 04:21:13 PM
Skrimpy Doo and Studio Gibblet on the Sunset Strip. And also Tom's whole assessment of Frederick's podcast made me laugh. BTW, I love the podcast Fredericks.Listening to your podcast made me feel like I was on some spining teacup, yelling let me off, let me off, but the person working the controls wouldn't stop the ride,and he kept wheeze laughing at me.

Worst moment is not really a worst moment, but it's a shame Paul called in so late. Paul's call could have gone on for at least another 10 mins.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on August 11, 2010, 04:27:41 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 11, 2010, 01:17:44 PM
Quote from: SJK on August 11, 2010, 01:07:39 PM
Anyone know who Candy is? I had a feeling Tom was familiar with her. She is great! Her call at the end of the show was very very funny.

Yes, she's awesome & her calls last night were totally cute. She was on the show once a number of months back ... one of the 6 hour shows, I think. She knows Tom & Jillian Barberie and is at many of the WFMU things - I also was at one of the marathons with her & we rode home on the subways to Brooklyn all sleepy & tired afterward.
Thanks Auntie Christina And Be The Boy!

Auntie C(if I may call you that), your calls are really great! I notice a slight sound of relief when Tom talks with people he knows and likes. After he deals with the anonymous animal/troublemakers that call, you can hear his exasperation turn into relief when power callers or just plain regular good folks call in. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ErnieWV on August 11, 2010, 04:31:40 PM
There are endless mutations of the internet troll and MikeD seems to be one. Most thrive on the anger they inspire so it is usually best to ignore them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on August 11, 2010, 04:33:50 PM
"Mooo-ooon-lit night"

Spontaneous and spot-on. In his younger days, Tom must have had a car with an AM only radio. That's my excuse for knowing about that junk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 11, 2010, 04:38:07 PM
Quote from: SJK on August 11, 2010, 04:27:41 PM
Auntie C(if I may call you that), your calls are really great!

Seconded! 

BTW, Auntie Christina, Gawker has a good article about the Pop-Tart Cafe in Times Square...well, not so much an article as a collection of terrible reviews:

http://gawker.com/5609808/critics-review-the-brand-new-pop+tarts-cafe-frankly-vile (http://gawker.com/5609808/critics-review-the-brand-new-pop+tarts-cafe-frankly-vile)

As for my favorite moment last night, Tom's imitation of the Joe Pesci-like gentlemen on line at the theater to see "Dinner for Douches...heh heh heh heh."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 11, 2010, 05:18:43 PM
Auntie Christina's calls are always a high point. There is no disputing this fact, unless you're that guy who asked for the ticket to "Dinner for Douches."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 11, 2010, 06:07:07 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 11, 2010, 03:21:03 PM
Or take it to c-town. Christ.

Those kids will maul it proper and give it a burial.


I want a C-Town for me, someday.

That's my goal!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on August 11, 2010, 07:08:16 PM
Once again, 90% of my laughs were during Milo's call. The little guy brings out the best in everyone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MarcInLiverpool on August 11, 2010, 07:15:07 PM
I was on my iPad today so tried downloading the Podcast from iTunes, mid afternoon UK time and the latest   still hadn't shown up. I could play it in Safari and be in different tabs but it was just streaming the mp3 off wfmu.org with no controls to skip the intro or pause it.

On the main computer the usual routine is to just use the flash popup for convenience over iTunes. That's my experience and may explain the low subscriber numbers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 11, 2010, 07:49:03 PM
The only thing that iTunes measures is new subscribers per week, not overall subscribers. Apple has no way of seeing how many people download podcasts per week, since all it does is provide links. WFMU is the only place that knows how popular the Best Show podcast is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 11, 2010, 10:09:44 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 11, 2010, 05:18:43 PM
Auntie Christina's calls are always a high point. There is no disputing this fact, unless you're that guy who asked for the ticket to "Dinner for Douches."

Aw, youse guys are making me squirm from all this praise! It's very much appreciated and now I feel like a pretty princess.

Geneva, this is for you and me:

(http://media.fukung.net/images/13835/e496e13aebc2f1721e8728c47e8e6e1c.gif)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on August 11, 2010, 10:12:56 PM
My favorite part of last night's show was knowing that Buzz likes Night People as much as I do.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on August 11, 2010, 10:17:21 PM
FWIW, I never got the Bill Hicks worship either, so to hear Tom say "not that good" was minor redemption. I understand why he's important and why he's popular, but to me, it's more like brilliantly phrased political spoken word, and not as much comedy. In fairness, I've heard clips friends have sent me, and I haven't listened to an entire album.  Is there a Bill Hicks album that, for lack of a better term, is the least political?  For the time being, I file him next to Penn Jillette: has amazing moments, always loud, often aggravating.

Worst moment was the South Carolina guy. After a while, it seemed clear he was doing that on a dare from his friends, and he was so boring and bad at it. I was wondering why Tom was getting so upset instead of laughing it off, zinging the guy to oblivion, then POW with the .45 GOMP.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 11, 2010, 10:42:47 PM
Quote from: mackro on August 11, 2010, 10:17:21 PM
FWIW, I never got the Bill Hicks worship either, so to hear Tom say "not that good" was minor redemption. I understand why he's important and why he's popular, but to me, it's more like brilliantly phrased political spoken word, and not as much comedy. In fairness, I've heard clips friends have sent me, and I haven't listened to an entire album.  Is there a Bill Hicks album that, for lack of a better term, is the least political?  For the time being, I file him next to Penn Jillette: has amazing moments, always loud, often aggravating.

If you don't like the political stuff, you're not going to like Bill Hicks. There are albums less reliant on political stuff than others, but it's pretty prevelent on all of them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on August 11, 2010, 11:41:41 PM
Quote from: yesno on August 11, 2010, 07:49:03 PM
The only thing that iTunes measures is new subscribers per week, not overall subscribers. Apple has no way of seeing how many people download podcasts per week, since all it does is provide links. WFMU is the only place that knows how popular the Best Show podcast is.

Really?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on August 12, 2010, 01:09:17 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 11, 2010, 10:09:44 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 11, 2010, 05:18:43 PM
Auntie Christina's calls are always a high point. There is no disputing this fact, unless you're that guy who asked for the ticket to "Dinner for Douches."

Aw, youse guys are making me squirm from all this praise! It's very much appreciated and now I feel like a pretty princess.

Geneva, this is for you and me:

(http://media.fukung.net/images/13835/e496e13aebc2f1721e8728c47e8e6e1c.gif)

Aww.. thanks Christina! I love it! Definitely made me smile!  And I still think it's funny that I was declared worst call even after the South Carolina guy. Ha!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on August 12, 2010, 09:24:18 AM
Quote from: amiright?? on August 11, 2010, 11:41:41 PM
Quote from: yesno on August 11, 2010, 07:49:03 PM
The only thing that iTunes measures is new subscribers per week, not overall subscribers. Apple has no way of seeing how many people download podcasts per week, since all it does is provide links. WFMU is the only place that knows how popular the Best Show podcast is.

Really?

Yes.  All that iTunes does is provide a front end that allows people to discover new podcasts. It doesn't host any files or provide the XML feed, so how could Apple possibly know how many people are subscribed to a podcast?

iTunes is aware of every time that someone hits "subscribe," that's it.  I suppose they could aggregate that, but they'd have no way of knowing when you unsubscribe.

This is why I hope it's faux angst when I hear people complaining about their iTunes rankings, because it's meaningless.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 12, 2010, 10:28:58 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on August 11, 2010, 04:38:07 PM

BTW, Auntie Christina, Gawker has a good article about the Pop-Tart Cafe in Times Square...well, not so much an article as a collection of terrible reviews:


I did see that post, and I also found an article from the NYT on the "restaurant" opening that made me weep for journalism. Here are the first two paragraphs, but you can read the whole thing yourself if it moves you:

As a breakfast food, these pastries have neither the nutritional cachet of cereal nor the tuck-in-a-pocket ease of a breakfast bar. As a snack, they’re not quite sweet like a cookie, nor savory like a cracker. In a world on the go, Pop-Tarts can require a toaster. Even the brand name has been hijacked by gossip columnists to mock Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson.

Now the Pop-Tarts brand is demanding some attention for itself, and it is doing so with a store on one of the world’s most attention-grabbing stages, Times Square.  

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/09/business/09poptart.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=pop-tart&st=cse (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/09/business/09poptart.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=pop-tart&st=cse)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on August 12, 2010, 10:47:29 AM
The South Carolina guy was the worst. I wanted to punch him so bad.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 12, 2010, 11:17:28 AM
Quote from: Martin on August 12, 2010, 10:47:29 AM
The South Carolina guy was the worst. I wanted to punch him so bad.

I am working on a remix of his call, Mart.

Wait for karma.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on August 12, 2010, 09:18:27 PM
Buzz sounds a little like Nels Cline (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQcxFmsl68Y&feature=related#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 13, 2010, 11:25:56 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 12, 2010, 10:28:58 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on August 11, 2010, 04:38:07 PM

BTW, Auntie Christina, Gawker has a good article about the Pop-Tart Cafe in Times Square...well, not so much an article as a collection of terrible reviews:


I did see that post, and I also found an article from the NYT on the "restaurant" opening that made me weep for journalism. Here are the first two paragraphs, but you can read the whole thing yourself if it moves you:

As a breakfast food, these pastries have neither the nutritional cachet of cereal nor the tuck-in-a-pocket ease of a breakfast bar. As a snack, they’re not quite sweet like a cookie, nor savory like a cracker. In a world on the go, Pop-Tarts can require a toaster. Even the brand name has been hijacked by gossip columnists to mock Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson.

Now the Pop-Tarts brand is demanding some attention for itself, and it is doing so with a store on one of the world’s most attention-grabbing stages, Times Square.  

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/09/business/09poptart.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=pop-tart&st=cse (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/09/business/09poptart.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=pop-tart&st=cse)

That's sacrelege, talking about Pop tarts like that.

I don't want to live in a world without Pop-Tarts.

(disclosure: author is employed by Sukhie Zavtraki LLC, a subsidiary of the Kellogg's Corporation)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 13, 2010, 12:49:34 PM



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I tried to give Shut Up Weirdo a shot a few weeks ago, but I can't get past the skin-crawling-creepiness of a few regular callers. And the last straw was hearing Spike confess that he spends 5 hours a day watching soap operas and porn. Made me long for the broken record complaints about new music, people under 25, and Staten Island.
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I thought you were being too hard on SHUT UP, WEIRDO until I listened to last week's "Big Fan" episode. Gah. Spike is actually one of the normal ones on that show. There was one guy whose obsession with Frangry was... I just hope to God it was a schtick because it kinda crossed a line.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on August 13, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
I know, I hate SUW too.  I hope I can get one of their t-shirts. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 13, 2010, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on August 13, 2010, 01:28:53 PM
I know, I hate SUW too.  I hope I can get one of their t-shirts.

Just tell them that they "owe" you one, I'm sure they'll be happy to comply.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on August 13, 2010, 04:39:08 PM
The Amazing Randi saving the Spoon Man from Uri Geller
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on August 13, 2010, 08:38:00 PM
Quote from: mackro on August 11, 2010, 10:17:21 PM
FWIW, I never got the Bill Hicks worship either, so to hear Tom say "not that good" was minor redemption. I understand why he's important and why he's popular, but to me, it's more like brilliantly phrased political spoken word, and not as much comedy. In fairness, I've heard clips friends have sent me, and I haven't listened to an entire album.  Is there a Bill Hicks album that, for lack of a better term, is the least political?  For the time being, I file him next to Penn Jillette: has amazing moments, always loud, often aggravating.

Worst moment was the South Carolina guy. After a while, it seemed clear he was doing that on a dare from his friends, and he was so boring and bad at it. I was wondering why Tom was getting so upset instead of laughing it off, zinging the guy to oblivion, then POW with the .45 GOMP.

As a teenager in rural Tennessee surrounded by zombified hordes of the willfully ignorant, listening to Bill Hicks for the first time was like a revelation. He was the first ever comedian I ever got into on a personal level. (Bill Cosby I liked too, but he was just accessible to my childhood. Not a real personal connect.) As an angry young man, hearing Hicks talk about how shitty the world was made me think that perhaps the world wasn't really that shitty if someone like Hicks was around to rip into it. I've grown out of most of that bitterness, and Hicks was a big help in that.

The real problem with Bill Hicks (two problems if you count his crappy guitar playing on "Arizona Bay") is that everyone wants to hold him to some super high standard. They want to make a messiah out of him, which leads to crappy comics (as Tom mentioned: Rogan and Carolla) thinking they are his disciples. He was only a comedian, and that was enough. I can't relate to a messiah. I prefer human beings. Overblowing the Hicks mythos also leads to people making unfair comments like saying "Had he lived he would have done comcast commercials". Sorry Tom, but that was an unfair statement to make about a guy who made it a point never to do that. He died holding to that standard. To say he would've done something that he can't possibly do (being that he is dead) is just cheap. I only heard part of South Carolina's call, and from what I could tell he wasn't bringing it.

I understand why someone wouldn't want to be bogged down with social/political commentary. I like being able to go to the Best Show to escape the world's bitter trappings. Patton Oswalt did plenty of political material during the Bush years. Louis C.K.'s comedy constantly satirizes the social concepts of family and personal ethics. Both of these men have been praised by the Best Show, as they should be. If a political comic annoys you, maybe it's the comic more so than the material. It just seems insane to shut out all comedy that is political/social in nature, or to say that style really isn't comedy. When our own citizens vote away the rights of homosexuals to be legally united, doesn't that piss you off? Don't you want to say something about it? When we trudge along in Middle Eastern wars that only serve to make even more people hate us, doesn't that piss you off? Your opinion may not change the world, but it's the first step to doing anything. Being able to talk about that stuff AND make people laugh is a rare talent.

Now Sam Kinison? That guy sucked. I don't understand the attachment to him at all.

can we hug now?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 13, 2010, 09:52:16 PM
Quote from: waltkellysghost on August 13, 2010, 08:38:00 PM
Patton Oswalt did plenty of political material during the Bush years. Louis C.K.'s comedy constantly satirizes the social concepts of family and personal ethics. Both of these men have been praised by the Best Show, as they should be.

Has Louis CK ever been mentioned on the show? I remember wondering at one point what Tom thought about him but I can't remember ever hearing his name mentioned (other than in passing).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on August 13, 2010, 09:58:30 PM
I heard Tom mention he liked his old show "Lucky Louie", and i seem to have hazy recollections of Tom speaking fairly fondly of him. That may not qualify as "praise", but I haven't heard Tom trash him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 13, 2010, 09:59:18 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 13, 2010, 09:52:16 PM
Quote from: waltkellysghost on August 13, 2010, 08:38:00 PM
Patton Oswalt did plenty of political material during the Bush years. Louis C.K.'s comedy constantly satirizes the social concepts of family and personal ethics. Both of these men have been praised by the Best Show, as they should be.

Has Louis CK ever been mentioned on the show? I remember wondering at one point what Tom thought about him but I can't remember ever hearing his name mentioned (other than in passing).

We can always ask him: http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7218.0.html (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7218.0.html)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 13, 2010, 10:00:54 PM
Louis CK's show is killing me in both ways. It's funny, and it's pretty dead on about the steepening downward slope toward death as you pass 40.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on August 13, 2010, 10:46:10 PM
In reply to waltkellysghost:

Thank you. I never did think of the angle you mentioned when discovering Hicks. In retrospect I was very lucky to have grown up in the age of VHS rentals where it was easy to rent out a different stand-up tape a night, and to have a cooler mom who would rent out all the live Richard Pryor shows to watch together when I was younger.  So, I can understand Hicks hitting it just right for folks who are slightly younger than me -- especially away from a big city.

That said, I'm not against political comedy!  I know everyone brings him up, but Lenny Bruce is the master of the template of political comedy to me, to highlight just one great thing about him.  Later in high school, I heard the Jello Biafra and Henry Rollins stand-up/spoken word stuff, a lot of the stuff being funny, a lot of it not so much. And this is the stuff that Hicks reminds me most of.. which isn't a slight against Hicks, but it does currently keep me from being a full-on Hicks fan.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on August 14, 2010, 12:21:20 AM
I got a free ticket to see Henry Rollins a couple of years ago. I didn't think I would enjoy it, but it turns out I did.

When I first saw that film "Lenny" I found it very inspiring. My girlfriend at the time bought me a CD recording of Bruce getting arrested at that SF show. The sound quality wasn't great and he was so drugged out you couldn't understand what he was saying. It was like he was getting arrested for saying "ccggggsshhrrrr"

Happy to share perspective.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on August 14, 2010, 01:28:42 AM
With Lenny, I'd start out with the Carnegie Hall concert from early 1961. Excellent. And, while not as amazing, but far too maligned, the Berkeley Concert from 1965 is good too.

It's difficult for anyone today to get into any stand-up comedian who become famous over 50 years ago. There will be a LOT of cultural references that will have long since died, even with Lenny.  Surprisingly though, there's enough material that resonates to this day. That said, Lenny in 1961 will make more sense to a young kid today than most stand-up comedians from the 80s and early 90s.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on August 16, 2010, 10:43:25 AM
Listening to the podcast on the subway yesterday, I started giggling at "I hope they build 5 mosques down at Ground Zero." I don't know if it makes me look crazy or not just to be sitting there completely calm and then shaking with laughter the next.

It certainly isn't as bad as the very upset man I heard the other morning screaming in Patois at the top of his lungs. If words were graffiti, every house on my street have a 5 ft, bright orange "Bumbaclot" on it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 16, 2010, 02:58:51 PM
I get angry every time I read this thread.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on August 16, 2010, 03:38:09 PM
Don't know where to put this but here is an excerpt from an interview with NY Times reporter Michael Powell  that struck a Best Show chord:

"On covering the president:
          Obama’s a very challenging cat to cover."

http://www.observer.com/2010/media/michael-powell-cjr-interview (http://www.observer.com/2010/media/michael-powell-cjr-interview)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: waltkellysghost on August 16, 2010, 09:26:45 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on August 16, 2010, 02:58:51 PM
I get angry every time I read this thread.

A hug for hugman?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 16, 2010, 09:32:46 PM
Quote from: waltkellysghost on August 16, 2010, 09:26:45 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on August 16, 2010, 02:58:51 PM
I get angry every time I read this thread.

A hug for hugman?

Maybe an ice-pick pack?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 16, 2010, 09:50:11 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on August 16, 2010, 03:38:09 PM
Don't know where to put this but here is an excerpt from an interview with NY Times reporter Michael Powell  that struck a Best Show chord:

"On covering the president:
          Obama’s a very challenging cat to cover."

http://www.observer.com/2010/media/michael-powell-cjr-interview (http://www.observer.com/2010/media/michael-powell-cjr-interview)

This reminds me that when a few weeks back, Luther Campbell remarked that Bill Clinton was a "cool cat," I half-expected Wurster to leap in with "So is Obama!" just to needle Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on August 17, 2010, 08:50:18 AM
I thought JW's callback to Mike Jackyl / Punk / Dischord was pretty great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 17, 2010, 12:52:27 PM
Quote from: ScottP on August 17, 2010, 08:50:18 AM
I thought JW's callback to Mike Jackyl / Punk / Dischord was pretty great.

Me, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on August 17, 2010, 02:07:37 PM
At the end of the show (between SC guy and Paul's call), someone called with a "Simpsons" moment, or something along those lines.  Tom said "What is this, the Paul Goebel show?" 

I had to look it up, but Tom was referring to this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goebel. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goebel)  I didn't know his name beforehand, but I like knowing that Tom knows his name, and I like that I now know his name, too. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on August 17, 2010, 02:20:08 PM
Quote from: Bernard on August 17, 2010, 02:07:37 PM
At the end of the show (between SC guy and Paul's call), someone called with a "Simpsons" moment, or something along those lines.  Tom said "What is this, the Paul Goebel show?" 

I had to look it up, but Tom was referring to this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goebel. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goebel.)  I didn't know his name beforehand, but I like knowing that Tom knows his name, and I like that I now know his name, too.

That article has got to be toeing that "worthy of inclusion on wikipedia" line.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on August 17, 2010, 02:22:27 PM
I think you mean
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goebel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goebel)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on August 17, 2010, 02:35:20 PM
Quote from: mahgeetah on August 17, 2010, 02:20:08 PM

That article has got to be toeing that "worthy of inclusion on wikipedia" line.

He also had minor roles on numerous movies, including Not Another Teen Movie.

Why?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on August 17, 2010, 02:36:06 PM
Quote from: NJL on August 17, 2010, 02:22:27 PM
I think you mean
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goebel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goebel)

Thank you.  Apparently the all-mighty Wiki goes apepoop when faced with a period.  I changed it in the earlier post
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on August 17, 2010, 08:26:43 PM
Oh yeah! The TV guy from Beat The Geeks!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on August 18, 2010, 12:17:54 PM
Quote from: Spalding on August 11, 2010, 04:33:50 PM
"Mooo-ooon-lit night"

the show always gives me a few grins and a few chuckles but that was the first laugh out loud I had since Tom previewed Evan's show by saying he would have a scientologist on instructing you on how to make a homemade e-meter
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on August 18, 2010, 12:20:14 PM
Quote from: mackro on August 11, 2010, 01:04:38 PM
Best moment was the three part anti-Spike guy -> Spike -> JW jam near the beginning of the show, then Tom riffing on Spike's NBC jingle tonic.

I listened to this again and the anti-spike guy kind of sounded like Spike. same rhythms. more-so than the guy who Tom thought was LDP doing a voice sounded like LDP
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 18, 2010, 01:30:58 PM
I think the anti-Spike guy was the really nervous guy who called in and said he was a vegetarian 'as of yourself' a while back. I could be wrong though, or as Spike would say: Not true, pets!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 18, 2010, 01:53:26 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 18, 2010, 01:30:58 PM
I think the anti-Spike guy was the really nervous guy who called in and said he was a vegetarian 'as of yourself' a while back. I could be wrong though, or as Spike would say: Not true, pets!

That is what I thought as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on August 18, 2010, 02:13:34 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 18, 2010, 01:30:58 PM
I think the anti-Spike guy was the really nervous guy who called in and said he was a vegetarian 'as of yourself' a while back. I could be wrong though, or as Spike would say: Not true, pets!
you're probably right. I think we're all pretty sure that Spike's voice is real.

What's the consensus on whether the guy from Kissamme, FL was LDP? He did start the conversation with "I'm glad Larry The Perv is gone" and he did have a LDP like laugh after he said "Jersey Boy". I don't hear it otherwise.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MusclesMarinara on August 18, 2010, 03:56:34 PM
Quote
What's the consensus on whether the guy from Kissamme, FL was LDP?

I'm certain Tom was right. The Kissamme guy has a twitter (https://twitter.com/ScottiDoyle (https://twitter.com/ScottiDoyle)) where he argues with LDP's twitter (https://twitter.com/LarryDPerv (https://twitter.com/LarryDPerv)). Both accounts were started within hours of each other. Probably not a coincidence.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 18, 2010, 03:58:14 PM
Quote from: MusclesMarinara on August 18, 2010, 03:56:34 PM
Quote
What's the consensus on whether the guy from Kissamme, FL was LDP?

I'm certain Tom was right. The Kissamme guy has a twitter (https://twitter.com/ScottiDoyle (https://twitter.com/ScottiDoyle)) where he argues with LDP's twitter (https://twitter.com/LarryDPerv (https://twitter.com/LarryDPerv)). Both accounts were started within hours of each other. Probably not a coincidence.
CONSPIRACY?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 18, 2010, 04:12:43 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on August 11, 2010, 03:52:26 PM
Getting back on track: I got home last night feeling terrible and I thought that nothing could make me feel better but Candy's doo-wop and kitten problems made me happy all over again.

I listened to the show over the course of a few days so when she called in at the end and just started singing I couldn't figure out what was going on and why Tom seemed to be enjoying it instead of just heave ho-ing her. Then I remembered her call at the start of the show and I now declare her the best caller of the show.

Runner up is Milo just for the bit where he assumed "Spoonman was just some song Tom was making up and Tom said "No, it's by Soundgarden. You think I could write a great song like that?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 18, 2010, 09:28:18 PM
Hey,
   Nobody want to talk about, I don't know, the best/worst moments of Last Night's Show???


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dicebourbon on August 18, 2010, 09:45:02 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on August 18, 2010, 09:28:18 PM
Hey,
   Nobody want to talk about, I don't know, the best/worst moments of Last Night's Show???


   -The Z-Man

Ok, Z-Man. I only caught a little bit of the show, but I loved Wally's automatic approval of "a man of the cloth".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 18, 2010, 09:54:44 PM
I also enjoyed Candy's singing, it was some very random and unexpected stuff ('Hey. Hey! Hey Stupid!'). More people should call in and start singing.

Last night was good, lots of puppet talk. Who knew the guy who voices Elmo is a really big dude with a deep voice? Not me.

Kevin Clash/Elmo! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U38_Wtlj98#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 18, 2010, 10:55:53 PM
Wow, awesome footage!  Thanks for sharing.  I'm so jealous of that dude getting to "be" Elmo, at the end.  What was this from?  And yeah, it is funny.  Just watching that, but focusing on his mouth while he did the voice is still kinda crazy, as the image and sound don't quite seem to match.  He's great.


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 19, 2010, 11:31:39 AM
Actually I just did a bit of googling around. Freaked me out after hearing Elmo so much when my daughter was little. In retrospect as w/ the Muppets I didn't necessarily think too much about the person behind him, as characters they stand on their own (Wally, too).

Quote from: MiddleBro on August 18, 2010, 10:55:53 PM
Wow, awesome footage!  Thanks for sharing.  I'm so jealous of that dude getting to "be" Elmo, at the end.  What was this from?  And yeah, it is funny.  Just watching that, but focusing on his mouth while he did the voice is still kinda crazy, as the image and sound don't quite seem to match.  He's great.


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on August 19, 2010, 11:38:30 AM
Steve, that video was great. Thanks for finding it an sharing it. Once he has Elmo on, you can really see just what a talent he is with that character. Great stuff. Made me really happy this morning.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 19, 2010, 01:01:21 PM
Thanks, Steve!  You're putting me in some really good company.  Especially nice to hear after seeing someone online say they liked Wally until they realized we had the same voice, which is only partially true, and for obvious reasons.


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hatch on August 19, 2010, 01:37:08 PM
Z-Man, rest assured that an old drunkard who called into the Night Perverts last night liked our show. Or at least Mike's portion of it. Actually come to think of it there's a possibility it was just a very intoxicated Mike.

We're still looking for a show name if anyone's got any bright ideas.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 19, 2010, 02:16:04 PM
Quote from: Hatch on August 19, 2010, 01:37:08 PM
Z-Man, rest assured that an old drunkard who called into the Night Perverts last night liked our show. Or at least Mike's portion of it. Actually come to think of it there's a possibility it was just a very intoxicated Mike.

We're still looking for a show name if anyone's got any bright ideas.

very intoxicated Mike

old drunkard who called

there's a possibility

Z-Man, rest assured

Perverts last night liked our show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on August 19, 2010, 03:05:34 PM
 I'm listening right now and it definitely sounds like the guy, I forget his name, who Tom befriended, the cancer victim who liked Dave Brubeck.  He accused Tom of being a misogynist and gay.  I say accuse as that is clearly what he was doing, though he couldn't remember Tom's last name.  He calls in around the 25 minute mark.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 19, 2010, 03:14:05 PM
Quote from: NJL on August 19, 2010, 03:05:34 PM
I'm listening right now and it definitely sounds like the guy, I forget his name, who Tom befriended, the cancer victim who liked Dave Brubeck.  He accused Tom of being a misogynist and gay.  I say accuse as that is clearly what he was doing, though he couldn't remember Tom's last name.  He calls in around the 25 minute mark.

"BOB"

Right, Omar?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 20, 2010, 04:30:56 PM
Is this show going to be archived in the podcasts? Friday afternoon and it's not up yet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 20, 2010, 06:25:52 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 20, 2010, 04:30:56 PM
Is this show going to be archived in the podcasts? Friday afternoon and it's not up yet.

Check Hatch not Best Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 20, 2010, 06:54:20 PM
Quote from: fonpr on August 20, 2010, 06:25:52 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 20, 2010, 04:30:56 PM
Is this show going to be archived in the podcasts? Friday afternoon and it's not up yet.

Check Hatch not Best Show.

http://wfmu.org/playlists/shows/36965 (http://wfmu.org/playlists/shows/36965)

There's a couple of "listen to this show" links ... right above a picture of Wally and the Z-man.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 20, 2010, 09:49:50 PM
Oh, PLEASE tell me it will be podcasted!  Mike & Therese have been given that treatment, and I was hoping to listen to it on my iPod on the way up to Veronica, Monday.  How can we make sure this happens?  I need an offline archive of this!  Thanks for any help, in advance.


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on August 21, 2010, 10:08:58 AM
Quote from: Hatch on August 19, 2010, 01:37:08 PM
Z-Man, rest assured that an old drunkard who called into the Night Perverts last night liked our show. Or at least Mike's portion of it. Actually come to think of it there's a possibility it was just a very intoxicated Mike.

We're still looking for a show name if anyone's got any bright ideas.

The Best Show with Tom Sterling

I thought you guys did great. I was not expecting to hear Wally. It was fun. It was nice to talk to the both of you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 21, 2010, 02:28:29 PM
Quote from: Hatch on August 19, 2010, 01:37:08 PM
We're still looking for a show name if anyone's got any bright ideas.

In a world domination, odd-couple, Nietzschean vein: "Man and Wakiman"

Oh, I also loved it when, no matter how "Professor X" Wally was laying out his vision of a future where puppet and human live in peace, everyone kept reacting like he was calling for puppet world domination.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 21, 2010, 03:19:37 PM
Quote from: AgentFresh on August 21, 2010, 02:28:29 PM


"Man and Wakiman"



I like it.

The "man" can be an interchangeable cog in Wally's world domination machine.

Wear one out or just out "live" him, simply get another one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on August 21, 2010, 04:23:43 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on August 20, 2010, 09:49:50 PM
Oh, PLEASE tell me it will be podcasted!  Mike & Therese have been given that treatment, and I was hoping to listen to it on my iPod on the way up to Veronica, Monday.  How can we make sure this happens?  I need an offline archive of this!  Thanks for any help, in advance.


   -The Z-Man

This should work: http://mp3archives.wfmu.org/archive/kdb/mp3jump2010.mp3/0:7:17/0/HM/hm100817.mp3 (http://mp3archives.wfmu.org/archive/kdb/mp3jump2010.mp3/0:7:17/0/HM/hm100817.mp3)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on August 21, 2010, 07:05:09 PM
whys Tom got a problem with the Joe Rogan podcast

it's actually pretty decent

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 21, 2010, 07:58:52 PM
I don't really have a problem with Joe Rogan either. Saw his special on Comedy Central and he seems like an intelligent enough guy, even if his neck is pretty thick. Haven't heard his podcast, but may check it out.

Carolla makes my skin Carrawla. Haw haw. Banned for life now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 21, 2010, 08:00:01 PM
Quote from: not that clay on August 21, 2010, 04:23:43 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on August 20, 2010, 09:49:50 PM
Oh, PLEASE tell me it will be podcasted!  Mike & Therese have been given that treatment, and I was hoping to listen to it on my iPod on the way up to Veronica, Monday.  How can we make sure this happens?  I need an offline archive of this!  Thanks for any help, in advance.


   -The Z-Man

This should work: http://mp3archives.wfmu.org/archive/kdb/mp3jump2010.mp3/0:7:17/0/HM/hm100817.mp3 (http://mp3archives.wfmu.org/archive/kdb/mp3jump2010.mp3/0:7:17/0/HM/hm100817.mp3)

Thank you, sir.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 22, 2010, 12:45:46 AM
Hey Gang,
   Thanks for the help finding the MP3 of the show, and other kind words.  Nice talking to you (through Wally), too, Nicole!  Also, Fredericks, not sure if you're referring to Hatch as co-host who could be replaced, or me as "handler".  If the latter, than I guess it worked for Kermit, but if so, who would be my Steve Whitmire once I'm gone?  Secondly, as much as I'd like Wally to live on as long as possible, as proof of my/his success and popularity, I'm not sure I'd want another to take the reins.  Sure, it'd probably be a lot easier to approximate the voice/mannerisms than with a Kermit The Frog, but I just don't think it would be right?  If the world still wanted Wally, would that be selfish of me?


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: robertc on August 22, 2010, 01:14:15 AM
I think that's Wally's decision, not yours.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 22, 2010, 09:29:29 AM
Quote from: MiddleBro on August 22, 2010, 12:45:46 AM
Hey Gang,
   Thanks for the help finding the MP3 of the show, and other kind words.  Nice talking to you (through Wally), too, Nicole!  Also, Fredericks, not sure if you're referring to Hatch as co-host who could be replaced, or me as "handler".  If the latter, than I guess it worked for Kermit, but if so, who would be my Steve Whitmire once I'm gone?  Secondly, as much as I'd like Wally to live on as long as possible, as proof of my/his success and popularity, I'm not sure I'd want another to take the reins.  Sure, it'd probably be a lot easier to approximate the voice/mannerisms than with a Kermit The Frog, but I just don't think it would be right?  If the world still wanted Wally, would that be selfish of me?


   -The Z-Man

I was referring to Hatch, but you can be included, as well.

And yes, if the world wanted Wally, you would be acting selfishly.

Never mind, fight the power.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hatch on August 22, 2010, 05:19:54 PM
Man And Wackiman...

I LOVE IT
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 22, 2010, 06:01:04 PM
I think I found it a little funnier when Wally told Fredericks to "Save it for your podcast" than I would have if it were a human being saying it. Is that puppetist of me?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 22, 2010, 09:12:21 PM
Well, I finally finished listening and I have to say by far the best part for me was the return of the Mike Show.  Wally is cute and all, but nobody does it like Mike on the mike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on August 22, 2010, 09:57:57 PM
Quote from: Hatch on August 22, 2010, 05:19:54 PM
Man And Wackiman...

I LOVE IT
WackimanMan
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 23, 2010, 05:04:52 PM
Quote from: JustNicole on August 16, 2010, 10:43:25 AM
Listening to the podcast on the subway yesterday, I started giggling at "I hope they build 5 mosques down at Ground Zero." I don't know if it makes me look crazy or not just to be sitting there completely calm and then shaking with laughter the next.

It certainly isn't as bad as the very upset man I heard the other morning screaming in Patois at the top of his lungs. If words were graffiti, every house on my street have a 5 ft, bright orange "Bumbaclot" on it.

SALT IN THE WOUND written by Rita W. Jones (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-dPSh--CHU#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on August 23, 2010, 07:06:33 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on August 23, 2010, 05:04:52 PM
Quote from: JustNicole on August 16, 2010, 10:43:25 AM
Listening to the podcast on the subway yesterday, I started giggling at "I hope they build 5 mosques down at Ground Zero." I don't know if it makes me look crazy or not just to be sitting there completely calm and then shaking with laughter the next.

It certainly isn't as bad as the very upset man I heard the other morning screaming in Patois at the top of his lungs. If words were graffiti, every house on my street have a 5 ft, bright orange "Bumbaclot" on it.

SALT IN THE WOUND written by Rita W. Jones (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-dPSh--CHU#)

That made me sick.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on August 23, 2010, 08:24:27 PM
Quote from: JustNicole on August 23, 2010, 07:06:33 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on August 23, 2010, 05:04:52 PM
Quote from: JustNicole on August 16, 2010, 10:43:25 AM
Listening to the podcast on the subway yesterday, I started giggling at "I hope they build 5 mosques down at Ground Zero." I don't know if it makes me look crazy or not just to be sitting there completely calm and then shaking with laughter the next.

It certainly isn't as bad as the very upset man I heard the other morning screaming in Patois at the top of his lungs. If words were graffiti, every house on my street have a 5 ft, bright orange "Bumbaclot" on it.

SALT IN THE WOUND written by Rita W. Jones (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-dPSh--CHU#)



That made me sick.


Then I highly recommend that you do not click through and read the comments.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: robertc on August 25, 2010, 02:21:02 AM
The story about the women eating cheesesteaks in a Philly Starbucks is sticking with me. Like a greasy Nighthawks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tedstud on August 25, 2010, 11:58:47 AM
I'm sure Tom is ready to take on a crowd of 15,000. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scharpling-15000/113082132080877 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scharpling-15000/113082132080877)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 25, 2010, 01:06:44 PM
Quote from: Tedstud on August 25, 2010, 11:58:47 AM
I'm sure Tom is ready to take on a crowd of 15,000. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scharpling-15000/113082132080877 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scharpling-15000/113082132080877)


Oops
Something went wrong. We're working on getting it fixed as soon as we can.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tedstud on August 25, 2010, 01:24:16 PM
Quote from: fonpr on August 25, 2010, 01:06:44 PM
Quote from: Tedstud on August 25, 2010, 11:58:47 AM
I'm sure Tom is ready to take on a crowd of 15,000. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scharpling-15000/113082132080877 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scharpling-15000/113082132080877)


Oops
Something went wrong. We're working on getting it fixed as soon as we can.



Yeah, I couldn't find a straight forward link that wouldn't give that error.  My bad.  If you have a link that does not give that error, please post it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 25, 2010, 03:36:11 PM
Tom, on the constant stream of praise through-out the show:

"Am I dying or something? Does someone know something I don't?"

then segueing into Paul Stanley's "for all you little people out there" speech,

then getting aggrieved that the dude from Houston didn't know he was kidding.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on August 25, 2010, 04:40:14 PM
minibryce
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 25, 2010, 04:44:36 PM
Wally Wackiman's knowledge of Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory impressed me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Cfootie on August 25, 2010, 10:29:21 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 25, 2010, 03:36:11 PM


then getting aggrieved that the dude from Houston didn't know he was kidding.

I also liked the dude from Houston, slowly realizing his hatred for Thomas Kinkade.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 25, 2010, 11:19:33 PM
I've been enjoying Tom's recent indulgences in spontaneous songwriting.

Including:

♪ ♫ ♪ ♪ ♫  The Duuuudes ...

Are doing it for themselves  (as well!)

They're doing it for themselves (as well!) ♫ ♪ ♪ ♪

("Answer song" to Aretha Franklin)

If anybody can bring back the venerated pop tradition of the "answer song", it's Kid Jersey. Tom could be a one-man Brill Building for the 21st century.

... and Candy from Brooklyn could be his Ronnie Spector.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on August 26, 2010, 02:34:20 AM
Quote from: mackro on August 25, 2010, 04:40:14 PM
minibryce

I liked Minibryce too.  That was easily my favorite part of the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on August 26, 2010, 08:03:21 AM
I loved how much Candace's singing tickled Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 26, 2010, 09:28:31 AM
Just watched that "Salt in the Wound" video.  The vultures in their little turbans were cute.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on August 26, 2010, 10:15:21 AM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on August 26, 2010, 08:03:21 AM
I loved how much Candace's singing tickled Tom.

I couldn't figure out what song that was.  Then again, it took me two listens to identify "Angel of Harlem" last time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 26, 2010, 10:25:38 AM
Quote from: Chris L on August 26, 2010, 10:15:21 AM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on August 26, 2010, 08:03:21 AM
I loved how much Candace's singing tickled Tom.

I couldn't figure out what song that was.  Then again, it took me two listens to identify "Angel of Harlem" last time.

Me either, so I googled a line & found it on one of those annoying lyrics websites, you know the ones that have 50 pop-ups encouraging you to make the song into a ringtone? It's an Olivia Newton John song.

That Candace. Bonkers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on August 26, 2010, 01:24:39 PM
The frosting on that call was the followup call from Austin dude, who said he was going to have stomach issues from the singing, then GOMP
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on August 26, 2010, 02:30:36 PM
Was that Milo who called up as Bryce?  Like all of his calls it was entertaining and cute, with just a dash of "Why is a 10 year old calling in at 11pm every week?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on August 26, 2010, 02:42:40 PM
Quote from: Chris L on August 26, 2010, 10:15:21 AM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on August 26, 2010, 08:03:21 AM
I loved how much Candace's singing tickled Tom.

I couldn't figure out what song that was.  Then again, it took me two listens to identify "Angel of Harlem" last time.

While I enjoy Candace and her musical visits, I can't shake the feeling that a "Candy Says...'hang up on me!'" Heave-Ho from Tom this week would have been an epic callback given its earlier place in the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on August 26, 2010, 03:58:10 PM
I'm completely smitten with Candace's calls.

"Gimme some doooooo-wop! I want some doooooo-wop!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 26, 2010, 04:09:08 PM
Quote from: Barry Egan on August 26, 2010, 02:30:36 PM
Was that Milo who called up as Bryce?  Like all of his calls it was entertaining and cute, with just a dash of "Why is a 10 year old calling in at 11pm every week?"

He's home-schooled? I don't know the details of these things...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on August 26, 2010, 04:27:08 PM
I'm not even saying he should definitely be in bed, it's just a bit bizarre. 

I'd like to hear his Timmy von Trimble next time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 26, 2010, 07:20:59 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 26, 2010, 04:09:08 PM
Quote from: Barry Egan on August 26, 2010, 02:30:36 PM
Was that Milo who called up as Bryce?  Like all of his calls it was entertaining and cute, with just a dash of "Why is a 10 year old calling in at 11pm every week?"

He's home-schooled? I don't know the details of these things...

Milo lives in Indiana, right? And isn't Indiana in the Central time zone meaning they're an hour behind the East coast so it's only 10 pm which isn't that bad.

And he's not home schooled. Last week he talked about how he was looking forward to starting school where in a class with about 50 kids. Quite frankly with overcrowding like that he might be better off being home schooled.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 26, 2010, 09:00:18 PM
What is the store whose demise Sue Jean called in to report?  I've played it back four times and can't make it out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on August 26, 2010, 09:10:40 PM
Fat Beats.

www.fatbeats.com (http://www.fatbeats.com)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 26, 2010, 09:26:53 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 26, 2010, 07:20:59 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 26, 2010, 04:09:08 PM
Quote from: Barry Egan on August 26, 2010, 02:30:36 PM
Was that Milo who called up as Bryce?  Like all of his calls it was entertaining and cute, with just a dash of "Why is a 10 year old calling in at 11pm every week?"

He's home-schooled? I don't know the details of these things...

Milo lives in Indiana, right? And isn't Indiana in the Central time zone meaning they're an hour behind the East coast so it's only 10 pm which isn't that bad.

And he's not home schooled. Last week he talked about how he was looking forward to starting school where in a class with about 50 kids. Quite frankly with overcrowding like that he might be better off being home schooled.

Eric,

We (Indiana) got moved into the Eastern time Zone after switching from Eastern in the Fall to Central in the Spring for many years. Confusing, but it meant at least in the summer I could watch SCTV or Letterman because it was on earlier.

As for the school thing, I hadn't heard his call on the Wally/Hatch show until today. I tuned in late the night of the show. 50 kids is a huge class size, to be sure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: milo on August 26, 2010, 09:45:47 PM
yeah guys that was me i was bryce
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 26, 2010, 10:52:35 PM
Quote from: milo on August 26, 2010, 09:45:47 PM
yeah guys that was me i was bryce

What the...EVERYBODY HIDE THE BEERS.

Welcome to the FOT board, Milo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 26, 2010, 11:05:24 PM
Quote from: milo on August 26, 2010, 09:45:47 PM
yeah guys that was me i was bryce

That was a good Bryce impression Milo but I like to hear what you have to say. I hope you call as yourself next time. Good luck in school this year.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DS1077 on August 27, 2010, 12:08:41 AM
Great moment: Tom name-checking The Frogs, who I had not previously heard but am currently really enjoying.  Also going to assist me in a long-standing debate with a friend over Wisconsin music vs Minnesota music.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on August 27, 2010, 05:50:13 AM
Who keeps calling in and singing?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 27, 2010, 06:13:36 AM
Quote from: milo on August 26, 2010, 09:45:47 PM
yeah guys that was me i was bryce

Why aren't you in Antarctica with the other kiddies under the age of 25?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on August 27, 2010, 06:47:35 AM
Wouldn't the Derek and Clive albums be considered a no audience album?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on August 27, 2010, 08:05:48 AM
Favorite moment: Tom namedropping "The Young Ones."  Also, his theme song for "Sarsaparilla 1-2-3."

Er, "Sasparilla 1-2-3."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: break on August 27, 2010, 08:41:59 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 26, 2010, 09:26:53 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 26, 2010, 07:20:59 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 26, 2010, 04:09:08 PM
Quote from: Barry Egan on August 26, 2010, 02:30:36 PM
Was that Milo who called up as Bryce?  Like all of his calls it was entertaining and cute, with just a dash of "Why is a 10 year old calling in at 11pm every week?"

He's home-schooled? I don't know the details of these things...

Milo lives in Indiana, right? And isn't Indiana in the Central time zone meaning they're an hour behind the East coast so it's only 10 pm which isn't that bad.

And he's not home schooled. Last week he talked about how he was looking forward to starting school where in a class with about 50 kids. Quite frankly with overcrowding like that he might be better off being home schooled.

Eric,

We (Indiana) got moved into the Eastern time Zone after switching from Eastern in the Fall to Central in the Spring for many years. Confusing, but it meant at least in the summer I could watch SCTV or Letterman because it was on earlier.


Don't forget about the Chicago suburbs/Evansville area.  Those parts of Indiana are on Central Time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 27, 2010, 12:42:53 PM
Quote from: chadroeder on August 27, 2010, 12:22:56 PM
To clarify, Milo is in a multi-age classroom; k-3 are taught by one teacher, 4-6 by another, and they also have time when the entire class interacts.  It's a very good environment (but maybe not for everybody).

Does he talk to his classmates about The Best Show? I ask because I remember trying to tell my 4th grade pals about things that were not A-Team related and getting nowhere with them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on August 27, 2010, 03:19:12 PM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on August 27, 2010, 06:47:35 AM
Wouldn't the Derek and Clive albums be considered a no audience album?

Wouldn't Dud count as the audience there?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on August 27, 2010, 04:01:51 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on August 27, 2010, 03:19:12 PM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on August 27, 2010, 06:47:35 AM
Wouldn't the Derek and Clive albums be considered a no audience album?

Wouldn't Dud count as the audience there?

had I not be completely nervous about talking shop, I probably would've remembered "Derek & Clive" or "Don Rickles Speaks." Though the latter has no audience it does have other people on it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 27, 2010, 04:49:56 PM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on August 27, 2010, 04:01:51 PM
had I not be completely nervous about talking shop,

You sounded pretty mellow for a nervous guy!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 27, 2010, 06:52:07 PM
Quote from: milo on August 26, 2010, 09:45:47 PM
yeah guys that was me i was bryce

Hi, Milo. Calling in as Bryce was pretty funny, but hopefully next week you can talk about how your school year is going.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: davidgoeschatting on August 29, 2010, 03:29:39 PM
Hey Milo. Great Bryce! What was even funnier was when I checked the chat last week, and you bolted as soon as I signed in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 29, 2010, 10:35:46 PM
Regarding Milo's Bryce:

If Scharpling has a protégé in the H-Man, could Wurster have on in Milo?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 29, 2010, 11:01:03 PM
I am hopeful for Milo von Trimble.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 29, 2010, 11:13:46 PM
How about Philly Bro Milo?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 29, 2010, 11:23:04 PM
If Milo does a Pudge, he could even keep the Idunnos.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on August 30, 2010, 07:42:14 AM
He's got a great take on "Whaaaaaaat?".  His is more like a "wht?".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 31, 2010, 01:38:09 PM
(http://www.inn-entertainment.com/artists/Paul_Anka/Paul_Anka_th.jpg) (http://www.morocohousemusic.sitew.com/files/users/2/5/4/3/5/0/3/Abraham_Lincoln_1865_400_normal.jpg)


....or was it....

(http://images.artistdirect.com/Images/Sources/AMGPORTRAITS/music/portrait200/drp000/p085/p08540dqsws.jpg) (http://www.morocohousemusic.sitew.com/files/users/2/5/4/3/5/0/3/Abraham_Lincoln_1865_400_normal.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 31, 2010, 02:05:12 PM
Wow, Mr Anka looks good!

Also! Tonight!

Todd! Barry! I always like when TB comes on ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 31, 2010, 03:28:43 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on August 31, 2010, 02:05:12 PM
Wow, Mr Anka looks good!

Does anyone have a picture of the statue that was discussed last week? The one where honest Abe was standing next to an Anka and/or Sedaka doppelganger?

One of the rail stations in San Francisco features some photos of sculptured faces from the City Hall building ... they look a little like Ringo to me.

(http://www.urbanrail.net/am/snfr/BART-Civic-Center-02.JPG)

(Maybe the one on the left, a little more so. Best picture I could find).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on August 31, 2010, 05:20:06 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on August 31, 2010, 03:28:43 PM
Does anyone have a picture of the statue that was discussed last week? The one where honest Abe was standing next to an Anka and/or Sedaka doppelganger?

It's gotta be this:
(http://i.gettysburgdaily.com/imgs/LincolnLikenesses100809/LincolnLikenesses10080921_s.jpg)
(here's the URL for a much larger pic: http://i.gettysburgdaily.com/imgs/LincolnLikenesses100809/LincolnLikenesses10080921.jpg (http://i.gettysburgdaily.com/imgs/LincolnLikenesses100809/LincolnLikenesses10080921.jpg))


The caption reads as follows:
Ten years later the Lincoln Fellowship presented this image of Lincoln to the borough. It is locally known as Lincoln with Perry Como. This view was taken facing west at approximately 4:30 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2009.


Anka, Sedaka, Como - All pretty much the same, right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 31, 2010, 05:27:11 PM
Love that Irish fisherman knit sweater with the running shoes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on August 31, 2010, 05:44:42 PM
Mr. Relaxation and Mr. Emancipation, together at last.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on August 31, 2010, 05:46:26 PM
Quote from: Chris L on August 31, 2010, 05:44:42 PM
Mr. Relaxation and Mr. Emancipation, together at last.

That's a good enough line that I actually have to type LOL, because it did in fact happen. Thanks a lot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 31, 2010, 08:37:05 PM
Perry Como: Still Alive!

SCTV, 10/16/81: "PERRY COMO: STILL ALIVE" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1yvS_m_7eE#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vitaminham on September 01, 2010, 12:04:09 AM
One of the worst weeks ever for Tom, but one of the greatest Best Shows of all time for the FOTs. 

Christ-like?  I think so.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on September 01, 2010, 12:07:15 AM
the 'i just wasn't made for these times' thing almost made me cry.

(edit: had to get the song title right, at the very least)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on September 01, 2010, 01:20:08 AM
I didn't get to listen to tonight's show yet but did Dave From Knoxville call in? Im anxiously waiting for a Patton Oswalt and Amy Mann concert story.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on September 01, 2010, 08:08:12 AM
Not a huge moment, but "Mort Maron" made me crack up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 01, 2010, 09:43:40 AM
Paul F. Tompkins under the spell of Ben Karakh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 01, 2010, 09:48:16 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on September 01, 2010, 08:08:12 AM
Not a huge moment, but "Mort Maron" made me crack up.

Me too. And I hope the universe is done taking a whiz on Tom's head. From the tone of the updates even before the show he was having a shitty week, and then to get in a car accident? Good lord. It's like Act 1 of some crazy epic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on September 01, 2010, 09:51:38 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on September 01, 2010, 09:43:40 AM
Paul F. Tompkins under the spell of Ben Karakh.

"Bitten by a radioactive Ben Kharakh"

I loved it!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on September 01, 2010, 10:06:16 AM
I'm only about 45 minutes in at this point, but I do so love Angry Tom. Condolences on your rough times, Tom, but at least you're using it as fuel for the Best Show Chump Steamroller.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on September 01, 2010, 11:36:14 AM
I hope Tom is feeling better after last night's show because I know I am feeling better after listening. Last night was amazing from start to finish. I'll probably listen to it several more times before next week's episode.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 01, 2010, 12:39:06 PM
I liked Buster Poindexter's pompadorf, the E.L. Fudge with Mort Maron, and the question about whether Joe Rogan does his stand up in a gi.

The movie that Todd Barry is shooting sounds kinda awesome, that "vampire comedy type situation" directed by Amy Heckerling, where he's Sigourney Weaver's assistant, I think he said?

Also Laurie & Wurster!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on September 01, 2010, 01:08:48 PM
FUDGE FLING.

MORT MARON.

GRUMPY JOHNNY CARSON.

EVERYTHING EVERYONE ELSE ALREADY SAID.

And yes, "comedienne."

The first live Best Show to which I have listened since baseball season started. So glad I did, I really needed the free laughs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 01, 2010, 01:54:55 PM
Wes' comment about Todd Barry calling in from the last 2 minutes of 'Living for the City'.

Also Laurie and Wurster. Spent most of the Laurie part wondering who was doing an impression of her.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ~L on September 01, 2010, 03:30:12 PM
This post is a spoiler if you haven't listened to last night's show already.
The best was the intricate lead in to the night's ultimate moment:
Lisa Jane Persky reveals details of her film career, + she was in Peggy Sue Got Married +
Laurie from Miami reveals her secret liaison= Laurie from Miami got married.
The genius is in the details.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: davidgoeschatting on September 01, 2010, 03:52:44 PM
Quote from: mackro on September 01, 2010, 12:07:15 AM
the 'i just wasn't made for these times' thing almost made me cry.

Agreed! Guessing it won't show on the podcast since he went through the whole song with it playing in the background. Has to be a way to get it, though; the emotion in that voice! Finally a reissue of Pet Sounds worth owning!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 01, 2010, 04:25:01 PM
Quote from: davidgoeschatting on September 01, 2010, 03:52:44 PM
Quote from: mackro on September 01, 2010, 12:07:15 AM
the 'i just wasn't made for these times' thing almost made me cry.

Agreed! Guessing it won't show on the podcast since he went through the whole song with it playing in the background. Has to be a way to get it, though; the emotion in that voice! Finally a reissue of Pet Sounds worth owning!

I think there have been other songs where talking/singing on top has stayed in the podcast intact. I also said "awesome" in the middle of it, like an idiot. I couldn't hear that he'd put on the record when I was on the phone; I thought he was singing on his own. Tom was really belting it out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 01, 2010, 04:54:49 PM
On a similar note I wonder will 'I got friends in low places' be left in there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on September 01, 2010, 05:35:49 PM
Perhaps there should be a new category for The Best Show Awards, the least expected/the best cameo/walk on by an FOT during a call from Newbridge. Laurie from Miami...that was great! Also LJP with great/funny stories, and Tom singing his heart out. Also..Candace, perfect timing. And PFT, great show all around...just listened to the last part. I'm going to miss Tom and TBS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on September 01, 2010, 06:13:16 PM
"You're a very funny boy."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on September 01, 2010, 06:30:17 PM
worst moment: "I'm sick of that guy" after heave ho'ing Jeff in Seattle. Good guys lose. I enjoyed his David Cross story.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on September 01, 2010, 06:51:15 PM
One more thing: Stellar call from Auntie Christina last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on September 01, 2010, 08:40:35 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on September 01, 2010, 09:51:38 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on September 01, 2010, 09:43:40 AM
Paul F. Tompkins under the spell of Ben Karakh.

"Bitten by a radioactive Ben Kharakh"

I loved it!

This killed me. And LJP's Tonight Show reminiscences were awesome as well
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 01, 2010, 11:11:45 PM
I just got to the "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" rendition and I have to say that if Tom isn't the sixth Beach boy, I don't--wait, I mean including David Marks, if Tom isn't the seventh Beach Boy, then...uh, hold on.  Bruce Johnston.  Yeah well, the eighth Beach Boy, that's Tom by golly.  Unless, well, Blondie Chaplin and that other South African guy...Tenth Beach Boy!  That's Tom!  Oh shit, Glen Campbell, well...if Tom isn't the eleventh Beach Boy then I just don't know who the hell is!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 01, 2010, 11:12:56 PM
Murry Wilson?  Members of Al Jardine's Beach Boys Family and Friends?  No! Tom!  Number eleven!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on September 02, 2010, 02:33:54 AM
So now Tom's got me obsessed with that Beach Boys song. Here's the amazing a capella version:

I just wasn't made for these times a capella (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNPK9V97DfU#)

If you search on EweTube, you can also find a nice version of that song by Aimee Mann and Michael Penn ... Which kinda squares the circle back to Tom's all-time classic singalong with "Wise Up":

Magnolia - Wise Up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5PDlfig2U8#)

Currently the top-rated comment for the latter video is:
Quote
This version isn't the correct version from the movie. There is another male voice singing that shouldn't be there. Maybe the poster patched it in for a shameless self-plug. Seriously, compare it to other versions on youtube and you'll see that you are being hoodwinked here.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 02, 2010, 10:31:43 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on September 01, 2010, 01:20:08 AM
I didn't get to listen to tonight's show yet but did Dave From Knoxville call in? Im anxiously waiting for a Patton Oswalt and Amy Mann concert story.

I did not. I can't ever get past the busy signal. I haven't seen Aimee M yet, and it looks like I may not be able to; it's a bad date, conflicting with a kid-related commitment.

I have not bailed on the show; it's popularity is grinding me under its heels.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 02, 2010, 11:09:13 AM
Quote from: Be The Boy on September 01, 2010, 06:51:15 PM
One more thing: Stellar call from Auntie Christina last night.

Bah! It is so weird to be on the phone b/c it's such an unnatural thing to call in and have a conversation on the show. When I'm talking to Tom I think I'm saying stuff a certain way & getting a certain point across. Then when I heard the archive I was just a rambling sycophant - I think I started 5 sentences and went up and down several bunny trails.

I was trying to make this point about how Tom's trying not to let this thing he does for free drain him and everybody's first response was "NO DON'T GO WE NEEEEED YOU!!!!" And the Carter thing was like, he was trying to get the country to conserve & change their behavior to staunch the flow of inflation, and everybody turned on him b/c they wanted double helpings of everything, now, right away. That and the hostage situation drove us straight into the arms of Reagan. So then Carter goes away & does all this amazing stuff with Habitat for Humanity and peace negotiations and election monitoring in fledgling states and he wins a Nobel prize.

There just seemed to be a Scharpling parallel is all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 02, 2010, 11:18:49 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 01, 2010, 11:11:45 PM
I just got to the "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" rendition and I have to say that if Tom isn't the sixth Beach boy,

Pet Sounds is a very unsettling album. Those lyrics paired with that Beach Boy sound ... just about every song on that thing is not what it seems to be.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 02, 2010, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on September 02, 2010, 11:09:13 AM
Bah! It is so weird to be on the phone b/c it's such an unnatural thing to call in and have a conversation on the show. When I'm talking to Tom I think I'm saying stuff a certain way & getting a certain point across. Then when I heard the archive I was just a rambling...


That pretty much sums up my Best Show calling experiences, Auntie.

Then, if things go as planned, it's just as disorientating.

It's a wonderful and unique feeling.  Everyone should try it. 


At least once.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 02, 2010, 05:02:24 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on September 02, 2010, 11:09:13 AM

It is so weird to be on the phone b/c it's such an unnatural thing to call in and have a conversation on the show. When I'm talking to Tom I think I'm saying stuff a certain way & getting a certain point across.


Oh man.  Those are exactly the thoughts I have been having since my fateful call this week.  I was trying to set up a situation on the air where Tom could rip my idea to shreds on the air and show how such things need to be left to the professionals.  But when I listen now, it sounds like I was sincerely trying to make a screenplay pitch on the air (cringe).  I would have blown my top too if I was Tom. 

Oh well, I enjoyed talking to him about Laurie Anderson before the call imploded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on September 02, 2010, 07:21:54 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on September 02, 2010, 05:02:24 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on September 02, 2010, 11:09:13 AM

It is so weird to be on the phone b/c it's such an unnatural thing to call in and have a conversation on the show. When I'm talking to Tom I think I'm saying stuff a certain way & getting a certain point across.


Oh man.  Those are exactly the thoughts I have been having since my fateful call this week.  I was trying to set up a situation on the air where Tom could rip my idea to shreds on the air and show how such things need to be left to the professionals.  But when I listen now, it sounds like I was sincerely trying to make a screenplay pitch on the air (cringe).  I would have blown my top too if I was Tom. 

Oh well, I enjoyed talking to him about Laurie Anderson before the call imploded.

Jon, it should be noted that it was a very good call up until that point.

Now before you say well "The Titanic was a nice boat ride before the iceberg" remember that it was just a phone call. Also I think we can all agree that if Tom was the captain of the Titanic it would have gotten to port safely, same goes for the Hindenburg. If you're looking to call in with a new screenplay idea try pitching a script where Tom Travels through time to prevent disasters.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on September 02, 2010, 07:37:01 PM
Jon -

Your call was great. I appreciated it. I was in a horrible mood and anybody would've been eaten alive in that spot. Thank you for being such a good sport.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on September 02, 2010, 10:32:06 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 01, 2010, 11:11:45 PM
I just got to the "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" rendition and I have to say that if Tom isn't the sixth Beach boy, I don't--wait, I mean including David Marks, if Tom isn't the seventh Beach Boy, then...uh, hold on.  Bruce Johnston.  Yeah well, the eighth Beach Boy, that's Tom by golly.  Unless, well, Blondie Chaplin and that other South African guy...Tenth Beach Boy!  That's Tom!  Oh shit, Glen Campbell, well...if Tom isn't the eleventh Beach Boy then I just don't know who the hell is!

Don't even tell me you're ranking Tom ahead of John Stamos.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 02, 2010, 11:24:59 PM
I'm still scarred by the episode where Stamos was trying to drum for the Beach Boys in the studio and he kept screwing up and Mike Love and them were making faces and giving him the thumbs down. I wish you hadn't reminded me of that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 03, 2010, 12:47:50 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on September 02, 2010, 07:37:01 PM
Jon -

Your call was great. I appreciated it. I was in a horrible mood and anybody would've been eaten alive in that spot. Thank you for being such a good sport.

Tom.

Thank you, Tom. And thank you, Be The Boy.  The show's got teeth, and that's one of the things that makes it great. 

Calling in will always be a tightrope walk with a revved up steamroller waiting below, and it will be a sad day when that bizarre, labored metaphor is no longer accurate.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on September 03, 2010, 01:08:56 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 29, 2010, 11:23:04 PM
If Milo does a Pudge, he could even keep the Idunnos.

Milo as mini-Pudge kind of seems like a no-brainer to me now that you brought it up. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on September 03, 2010, 08:34:55 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 31, 2010, 08:37:05 PM
Perry Como: Still Alive!

SCTV, 10/16/81: "PERRY COMO: STILL ALIVE" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1yvS_m_7eE#)

I have such fond memories of sitting next to my mother watching this, both of us roaring with laughter.   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on September 03, 2010, 05:43:00 PM
Tom and Jen both need hugs. Someone do that, and find a way to not be creepy about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 03, 2010, 08:53:29 PM
Quote from: mike_b on September 03, 2010, 05:43:00 PM
Tom and Jen both need hugs. Someone do that, and find a way to not be creepy about it.

I'm on it; anybody got their cell phone #s?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AdamM on September 03, 2010, 08:54:33 PM
Zack's call (right after Jon's) was so great. That may have been the best first-time call I've heard in my two years of Best Show listening. I'm impressed because, as one who has never called, he hung in there and rolled with the hilarious punches. Don't think I'd be able to do that smoothly. Hope he calls again. Good job.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kiwi_Herman on September 05, 2010, 02:38:47 PM
All the highlights have been typed already i.e. Allin Fun Camp, The Beach Boys song. Another highlight was just the solid,long calls that night from Auntie Christina, Lisa J,Jen Kirkman, Paul F. and Todd Barry etc.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on September 05, 2010, 04:05:53 PM
I enjoyed Tom's ill temper.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: citizenlewis on September 07, 2010, 09:14:42 PM
Jen Kirkman not having heard I Just Wasn't Made For These Times but saying she was a big Beach Boys fan was the best.  Weird.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 08, 2010, 09:18:57 AM
Worst moment(s): This is an obvious one.  Whatizname from Illinois calling in, drunker and drunker.

Best moment: Pig from L.A. calling in at the end of the show to discuss Hammer's Addams Fam-uh-LEE rap.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on September 08, 2010, 10:15:26 AM
Agree with Jon from Maplewood in re to the guy from Illinois being the worst moments.

I feel bad for saying it, but I think the best moment might have been Tom getting Jamesed. I think it's because it came right after the call from Lisa Jane Persky that seemed like it might have been turning the show's tone around.

I lost it over that James call.

Excellent show last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on September 08, 2010, 10:21:58 AM
Tom's fight-threats are so great.

"I'll fight ya right in front of the Colgate clock! I'll knock ya right into the Hudson, where you'll get hit by a ferry!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on September 08, 2010, 11:51:19 AM
Speaking of which, does anyone remember the dates/times of the two Ross calls?  In one Tom threatens to impale him on the Colgate Clock and in another Ross sings a song about how awful the show is.    They were sometime in 2009, one or two weeks apart.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on September 08, 2010, 12:51:16 PM
Quote from: Barry Egan on September 08, 2010, 11:51:19 AM
Speaking of which, does anyone remember the dates/times of the two Ross calls?  In one Tom threatens to impale him on the Colgate Clock and in another Ross sings a song about how awful the show is.    They were sometime in 2009, one or two weeks apart.

Ross performed his song on the 6/3/08 program.  I believe the impaling call was on 4/8/08.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on September 08, 2010, 12:53:45 PM
Quote from: placeholder on September 08, 2010, 10:15:26 AM
Agree with Jon from Maplewood in re to the guy from Illinois being the worst moments.

I feel bad for saying it, but I think the best moment might have been Tom getting Jamesed. I think it's because it came right after the call from Lisa Jane Persky that seemed like it might have been turning the show's tone around.

I lost it over that James call.

Excellent show last night.

I only got to hear a little bit live -- I must have missed the drunk caller -- but I heard that James call.  I was actually frozen still after that waiting to find out what would happen next -- a Tom explosion?  A door shut with Steve coming on the air to say Tom went home?  Great tension ... I heard a record crackling and thought the Pangea threat was finally coming down...then the unexpected with George Harrison.  Nice.

LJP's calls from the past two weeks have been something else -- they're not jokey but they are nice and genuine and bring out a side you don't see much from The Kid. You can see why everyone who has met her for a photoshoot likes her so much. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry Egan on September 08, 2010, 03:02:47 PM
Quote from: Omar on September 08, 2010, 12:51:16 PM
Quote from: Barry Egan on September 08, 2010, 11:51:19 AM
Speaking of which, does anyone remember the dates/times of the two Ross calls?  In one Tom threatens to impale him on the Colgate Clock and in another Ross sings a song about how awful the show is.    They were sometime in 2009, one or two weeks apart.

Ross performed his song on the 6/3/08 program.  I believe the impaling call was on 4/8/08.

Ha! I wasn't even close, and you pulled it!

Thank you, Omar.  Like the Ross calls, you are top-notch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on September 08, 2010, 05:16:55 PM
I really enjoy LJP's calls, she's a class act.

I am inclined to think that Tom and James are pulling a fast one. James' voice is easily recognizable and there is no way Steve, Mike or Tom would get fooled that easily so often.

SHENANIGANS!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on September 08, 2010, 05:35:48 PM
For some reason, the mosquito truck made me howl.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on September 08, 2010, 05:39:06 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on September 08, 2010, 05:16:55 PM
I really enjoy LJP's calls, she's a class act.

I am inclined to think that Tom and James are pulling a fast one. James' voice is easily recognizable and there is no way Steve, Mike or Tom would get fooled that easily so often.

SHENANIGANS!

When you take as many calls as Tom and Mike and Steve do, voices tend to blend together and James calls infrequently enough that he probably goes unnoticed. However, I'll never forget the day tom Jamesed, James.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: confound on September 08, 2010, 05:53:15 PM
"I've been reading up on survival stuff but they don't have anything about robots. It's mostly about the good uses of whiskey and how to use trash bags as flotation devices. They didn't get to the robot part yet, in my backpacker magazine."

That's amazing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on September 08, 2010, 09:58:17 PM
Quote from: confound on September 08, 2010, 05:53:15 PM
"I've been reading up on survival stuff but they don't have anything about robots. It's mostly about the good uses of whiskey and how to use trash bags as flotation devices. They didn't get to the robot part yet, in my backpacker magazine."

That's amazing.
Quote from: Raymond Marble on September 08, 2010, 05:35:48 PM
For some reason, the mosquito truck made me howl.

I had to tune out right before this. Biggest mistake of my life. A+ call from Fredericks
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 09, 2010, 09:26:10 AM
For all we know, James is a skilled mimic who tricked Steve during the screening.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bachwards on September 09, 2010, 09:50:04 AM
Quote from: Barry Egan on September 08, 2010, 03:02:47 PM
Quote from: Omar on September 08, 2010, 12:51:16 PM
Quote from: Barry Egan on September 08, 2010, 11:51:19 AM
Speaking of which, does anyone remember the dates/times of the two Ross calls?  In one Tom threatens to impale him on the Colgate Clock and in another Ross sings a song about how awful the show is.    They were sometime in 2009, one or two weeks apart.

Ross performed his song on the 6/3/08 program.  I believe the impaling call was on 4/8/08.

Ha! I wasn't even close, and you pulled it!

Thank you, Omar.  Like the Ross calls, you are top-notch.

There's also his first call in the last 10 minutes of the 3/25/08 show, where he tells Tom to add up the age of Markham, Illinois himself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on September 09, 2010, 11:39:47 AM
I know that I am not the only one who has been playing All Things Must Pass nonstop since Tuesday night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: milo on September 09, 2010, 08:18:08 PM
ok dudes listen up I am angry over the events of the last show and especially hatch who ignores me on facebook  hatch says ''i think its a little creepy that milo is having long coversations with Z-Man''  well i'm sure that hatch is glad that i got a three week ban well i guess this is farewell for three weeks

P.S thanks for rating me out Z-Man   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on September 09, 2010, 08:37:58 PM
Quote from: milo on September 09, 2010, 08:18:08 PM
ok dudes listen up I am angry over the events of the last show and especially hatch who ignores me on facebook  hatch says ''i think its a little creepy that milo is having long coversations with Z-Man''  well i'm sure that hatch is glad that i got a three week ban well i guess this is farewell for three weeks

P.S thanks for rating me out Z-Man   

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UsDJ5IKAmqM/SG4dPUnu-ZI/AAAAAAAABD8/N4_skg_S7DU/s400/palpatine.jpg)
GIVE IN TO YOUR ANGER.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 09, 2010, 08:40:17 PM
That Hatch, boy I'll tell you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 09, 2010, 09:18:22 PM
Quote from: milo on September 09, 2010, 08:18:08 PM
ok dudes listen up     

I don't like the sound of THAT at all.

Oh, OK, wait.  I got to the end of the post and all I can say is:

ARE YOU HAPPY NOW, HATCH???
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 09, 2010, 11:32:50 PM
Quote from: milo on September 09, 2010, 08:18:08 PM
ok dudes listen up I am angry over the events of the last show and especially hatch who ignores me on facebook  hatch says ''i think its a little creepy that milo is having long coversations with Z-Man''  well i'm sure that hatch is glad that i got a three week ban well i guess this is farewell for three weeks

P.S thanks for rating me out Z-Man   

You're not Milo
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 09, 2010, 11:56:49 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on September 09, 2010, 11:32:50 PM

You're not Milo

No?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ham bone on September 10, 2010, 06:39:39 AM
Quote from: gyaneshwar on September 09, 2010, 11:39:47 AM
I know that I am not the only one who has been playing All Things Must Pass nonstop since Tuesday night.

i've been playing it like crazy - what a beautiful record!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on September 10, 2010, 07:19:57 AM
Quote from: chadroeder on September 10, 2010, 06:18:14 AM
I'll verify that it is, because Milo will be unable to do so himself...he's been grounded for about 10 days from the computer, with another 20 or so to go.  I let him on to briefly reply to some show happenings...He was also not supposed to call the show Tuesday (mom's orders), so Tom's 3 week ban is a little extra on top of an existing sentence.

Sounds like our Milo's becoming quite the little outlaw.

Maybe too much playing of Rogues in D&D? Roll that boy up a Paladin or Cleric immediately (Lawful Good only!)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on September 10, 2010, 08:30:04 AM
Quote from: chadroeder on September 10, 2010, 06:18:14 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on September 09, 2010, 11:32:50 PM
Quote from: milo on September 09, 2010, 08:18:08 PM
ok dudes listen up I am angry over the events of the last show and especially hatch who ignores me on facebook  hatch says ''i think its a little creepy that milo is having long coversations with Z-Man''  well i'm sure that hatch is glad that i got a three week ban well i guess this is farewell for three weeks

P.S thanks for rating me out Z-Man   

You're not Milo

I'll verify that it is, because Milo will be unable to do so himself...he's been grounded for about 10 days from the computer, with another 20 or so to go.  I let him on to briefly reply to some show happenings...He was also not supposed to call the show Tuesday (mom's orders), so Tom's 3 week ban is a little extra on top of an existing sentence.

Thumbs up for this entire exchange. Nice job on the impersonation, though, with the misspellings and bad punctuation.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 10, 2010, 10:02:01 AM
My point was that there's no way Milo could be filled with as much seething rage as indicated by that message. Oops!

Also, given the flavor of this week's show, "All Things Must Pass" isn't sitting all that well with me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CaptKarl on September 10, 2010, 01:25:39 PM
I empathize with young Milo's plight, but I think both you Chad and Tom are giving him a little dose of what my folks used to call "act right". I thought it was funny that Milo was upset about his 3 week hiatus, but then I remembered how I perceived 3 weeks when I was 10. Three weeks for my ten year old self had to have felt like a year does now. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on September 11, 2010, 05:54:24 PM
Quote from: chadroeder on September 10, 2010, 12:24:09 PM
The DM had to get a job

this made me laugh for some reason.

ps: i imagine every dungeon master looks like Harris Trinsky:

(http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7aumbaPjy1qzb1rlo1_400.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on September 12, 2010, 01:27:41 AM
I thought it was funny that Tom, a guy that threatens to beat people up almost every other show was applauded by movie violence.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on September 12, 2010, 09:01:49 AM
That must have been an eerie moment in the theater.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spruce on September 12, 2010, 05:41:06 PM
Now I'm picturing Milo locked in his bedroom like the incarcerated DeNiro in Cape Fear, angrily doing chinups, with "Best Show" written on his knuckles in black crayola marker.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on September 13, 2010, 07:49:02 AM
Quote from: spruce on September 12, 2010, 05:41:06 PM
Now I'm picturing Milo locked in his bedroom like the incarcerated DeNiro in Cape Fear, angrily doing chinups, with "Best Show" written on his knuckles in black crayola marker.


(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8ocqfYFDO1qz63kro1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: whaleplane on September 14, 2010, 10:54:15 AM
"who gives a rip about an oxford comma?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hatch on September 14, 2010, 12:32:26 PM
Quote from: milo on September 09, 2010, 08:18:08 PM
ok dudes listen up I am angry over the events of the last show and especially hatch who ignores me on facebook  hatch says ''i think its a little creepy that milo is having long coversations with Z-Man''  well i'm sure that hatch is glad that i got a three week ban well i guess this is farewell for three weeks

now I feel bad  :-\
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CaptKarl on September 14, 2010, 02:18:28 PM
Quote from: Hatch on September 14, 2010, 12:32:26 PM
Quote from: milo on September 09, 2010, 08:18:08 PM
ok dudes listen up I am angry over the events of the last show and especially hatch who ignores me on facebook  hatch says ''i think its a little creepy that milo is having long coversations with Z-Man''  well i'm sure that hatch is glad that i got a three week ban well i guess this is farewell for three weeks

now I feel bad  :-\

Perhaps Milo can call into tonight and discuss the issue with you?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yowfan81 on September 14, 2010, 02:24:04 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on September 08, 2010, 05:16:55 PM

I am inclined to think that Tom and James are pulling a fast one. James' voice is easily recognizable and there is no way Steve, Mike or Tom would get fooled that easily so often.

SHENANIGANS!

I usually pick up on James' voice right away as well, and I was right with Tom when he James'd James.

But last time, man. I was not expecting it and it bummed me out, actually.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hatch on September 14, 2010, 02:25:54 PM
Quote from: CaptKarl on September 14, 2010, 02:18:28 PM
Perhaps Milo can call into tonight and discuss the issue with you?
Fine with me. He's banned from the Best Show, but not from ours.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on September 14, 2010, 02:58:46 PM
Hey Folks,
   Just going through the past bunch of pages, catching up after having left the chat up on this tab in my browser.  Though I'm glad Hatch said it, I was going to say, whether he agreed or not, that Milo would be allowed to call our show, as the ban does not technically apply.  However, if Chad, being his parent, will not allow it, that's understandable, too.

Secondly, Milo, if you get to read this, or Chad, if you want to pass it on, the last thing I could have wanted was a Milo ban.  I have enjoyed the conversations with Milo, and purely thought it would be a funny topic Tom might have gotten a kick out of and possibly used for some good-natured joking.  I do not look down on Milo for his age, as he seems to, in general, be a good kid.  I hope he will not hold it against me.

Otherwise, looking forward to tonight.  Please tune and call in, folks!  There wasn't as much notice, this time, so I don't know how much is prepared, but now that Wally and Hatch got their first show out of the way, getting a good feel for it, we can only imagine this one will be that much better.  See you in the chat!


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on September 14, 2010, 07:37:29 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on September 14, 2010, 02:58:46 PM
we can only imagine this one will be that much better.

Still can't get over the swelled heads of these two guys after one show! I'm hoping I'll get a chance to pick up our conversation about edible panties where we left off .
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on September 14, 2010, 11:02:39 PM
I should not call into the Best Show aka Man & Wackiman when I have had barely any sleep....GUH!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on September 15, 2010, 10:15:30 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on September 12, 2010, 01:27:41 AM
I thought it was funny that Tom, a guy that threatens to beat people up almost every other show was applauded by movie violence.

"Appalled," I guess you meant.

I have to say that last week's Best Show was either really good radio theatre or three hours of one of the downest Best Shows that I can recall.

The total James-ing kind of hinted that it was the former. Let's hope so.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex Rebar on September 15, 2010, 03:16:49 PM
In the past I have fallen for Tom's talk of quitting the show - but last week's show seemed to have an undercurrent of honest frustration.  I am very surprised that the Mr. T caller did not make an appearance.

I hope it was all just another ruse.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dragonchiptune on September 16, 2010, 06:14:07 PM
Piranha 3D: it's hardcore nauseating for me just hearing violence from this movie described on this show. DO NOT WANT.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 17, 2010, 09:32:31 AM
I am torn, because Paul Scheer is one of my favorite funny people. He's only in there for 2 minutes or something, right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 17, 2010, 01:28:18 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on September 17, 2010, 09:32:31 AM
I am torn, because Paul Scheer is one of my favorite funny people. He's only in there for 2 minutes or something, right?

Paul Scheer has very little opportunity to flaunt his greatness in Piranha 3D.  Not worth it.  You would have to be seeing it for other reasons, like to watch someone use a boat motor as a hand-held weapon or to see a woman get sliced in half by a snapping cable.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 17, 2010, 01:41:04 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on September 17, 2010, 01:28:18 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on September 17, 2010, 09:32:31 AM
I am torn, because Paul Scheer is one of my favorite funny people. He's only in there for 2 minutes or something, right?

Paul Scheer has very little opportunity to flaunt his greatness in Piranha 3D.  Not worth it.  You would have to be seeing it for other reasons, like to watch someone use a boat motor as a hand-held weapon or to see a woman get sliced in half by a snapping cable.

That's what I feared, thanks for verifying that. Gonna skip that one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on September 17, 2010, 04:52:51 PM
Wally: "I talk in the first person" (and then w/out missing a beat) "don't confuse me with Elmo!"

Also when the chat brought up Guy Smiley. I had forgotten about Guy.




Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 17, 2010, 05:08:31 PM
http://www.epitaph.com/artists/artist/33/Guy_Smiley (http://www.epitaph.com/artists/artist/33/Guy_Smiley)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 17, 2010, 06:58:08 PM
"I am not in anyone's lavoratory."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on September 18, 2010, 05:14:35 PM
My favorite part of the Hatch/Wally show so far this past week was when Lando gets on the phone and goes, "I like Tom." And then Milo interpreting Lando. Had me laughing on the subway again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on September 18, 2010, 10:16:47 PM
Quote from: chaotic neutral elf on September 17, 2010, 04:52:51 PM
Wally: "I talk in the first person" (and then w/out missing a beat) "don't confuse me with Elmo!"

Also when the chat brought up Guy Smiley. I had forgotten about Guy.

Glad you liked that.  On a larger note, glad to see people finally talking about that show on here.


   -The Z-Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on September 21, 2010, 02:14:57 PM
Julie saying that her hands don't usually do anything either.  That cracked my shit up for some reason.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 21, 2010, 02:32:01 PM
I just listened to the previous week's show from the 7th - there's some stuff there that's completely bananas, like pondering what it must've been like for Chuck Berry indulging his potty fetish in the 50s, with those huge cameras. Even typing that is making me laugh.

Also liked:

"Duh-DA-duh-DA-duh-DA-duh-DA-DAH-dut -- 'soooo. WHAT!'", Tom's Vampire Weekend tribute, asking that guy with the bad connection if he wanted to host the show for 5 minutes, and lastly, the idea of Tom wandering around in his bathrobe Schnabel style. I hope the Panera Bread allows that ... how else will Tom be able to create?

I also love how Frox, who you think would be a little more suspicious of a magazine just HAPPENING to come to his house addressed to "Resident", is taking such delight in all the survival tips from Backpacker Magazine.

Also also, Jon from Maplewood has brought to light a very odd sub-cabal of jam band followers, the Richie Rich Deadhead archetype...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on September 22, 2010, 10:01:26 AM
AP Mike's reference to "The Awakening" made me laugh so hard I spit coffee all over my desk at work. It's been so refreshing having him back the past two weeks. Hopefully, he and Tom can work out their differences and he can safely return to TBS without having to worry about being roughed up by Scharpling's roving goon squad.

Hope Tom's hiatus is treating him well. He certainly deserves a break.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan Telfer on September 22, 2010, 12:12:58 PM
I thought the Awakenings comment was pretty insensitive. I mean, he said spoiler alert AFTER he gave it away. Way to ruin Awakenings and rub it in, Mike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 22, 2010, 03:39:51 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on September 22, 2010, 10:01:26 AM
AP Mike's reference to "The Awakening" made me laugh so hard I spit coffee all over my desk at work. It's been so refreshing having him back the past two weeks. Hopefully, he and Tom can work out their differences and he can safely return to TBS without having to worry about being roughed up by Scharpling's roving goon squad.

Hope Tom's hiatus is treating him well. He certainly deserves a break.

If there's a TBS to return to.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on September 22, 2010, 05:37:17 PM
I loved LDP's contribution to "That Wasn't So Bad" ...

"My divorce dere ... it was pretty aimicable, deah. There was a point wheah we were  just like 'Laaarry, it's not workin' out', and I was like 'Yeah Lorraine, it's not working out, deah' ".

Also, I'm intrigued by Larry alluding to the possibility of an LDP podcast.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on September 22, 2010, 07:39:08 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on September 22, 2010, 05:37:17 PM
Also, I'm intrigued by Larry alluding to the possibility of an LDP podcast.

That would indeed be awesome... The degree to which it would give "Fredericks MIND Thing" competition remains to be seen (or heard) however...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on September 22, 2010, 07:59:43 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on September 22, 2010, 10:01:26 AM
Hope Tom's hiatus is treating him well. He certainly deserves a break.

As long as the great one takes all the time off he needs to re-discover the love, that's cool. There's no doubt that wrangling this DVD together would kick the ass of most mere mortals...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 23, 2010, 05:19:03 PM
"Is there a word I can use other than the word 'testicle'?" -- Xmas Time, DP regular caller
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on September 23, 2010, 05:48:18 PM
An impossibly disdainful Mike, during Spike's call: "This guy's talking about a soap opera..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on September 24, 2010, 07:43:11 AM
Depravity's Rainbow is right right RIGHT in my wheelhouse.  Just incredible. 

Mike, Infinite Jest is completely worth it.  The density abates after awhile, and I CANNOT THINK of subject matter you'd like more. 

Kate Chopin reference.  Amazing. 

AMAZING. 

Best Show for Life, obviously, but I would listen to Depravity's Rainbow every day if you had that many episodes.  incredible stuff!

Thanks,
Ike
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhea from Winnipeg on September 25, 2010, 01:17:44 PM
Laurie From Miami on Xanax. Awesome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on September 25, 2010, 07:43:15 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on September 23, 2010, 05:19:03 PM
Xmas Time, DP regular caller

This guy is brilliant. I don't know if he'd work as a Best Show caller, but he is so perfect for DR.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ham bone on September 25, 2010, 09:01:26 PM
Quote from: Rhea from Winnipeg on September 25, 2010, 01:17:44 PM
Laurie From Miami on Xanax. Awesome.

agreed - the show was awesome and weird all the way through, but this was a moment unto itself!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 29, 2010, 11:41:20 PM
No question, the worst moment for me was hearing that darling Julie from Cincinnati saying she hates cats.

Love Julie, have a hard time with people who hate cats.

(http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=685873162&v=photos#!/photo.php?pid=5003500&id=685873162&ref=fbx_album)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on September 29, 2010, 11:54:18 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 29, 2010, 11:41:20 PM
No question, the worst moment for me was hearing that darling Julie from Cincinnati saying she hates cats.

Love Julie, have a hard time with people who hate cats.

(http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=685873162&v=photos#!/photo.php?pid=5003500&id=685873162&ref=fbx_album)

Same here!  It bummed me out when I heard Julie say she hates cats.  Maybe it's because she obviously a dog person, and often dog people unwittingly antagonize cats out of their love for canines.  OR--  some people just don't get that cats are cats and they take it personally.  But if someone wants to test my tolerance of a person, then they just have to start hating on cats. 

(That's right--  I am conducting armchair psychology on Julie From Cincinnati, a person who I otherwise have a hard time reading.)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 30, 2010, 12:24:50 AM
You're my kind of people, RwDD.  But then, this is somebody who has, or had, an irrational fear of the color purple, so...

But she worked on it!  Let's hope she also works on this dislike of sweet kitties.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 30, 2010, 12:34:24 AM
I have six cats! 

I missed her saying that. 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on September 30, 2010, 01:04:02 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 30, 2010, 12:24:50 AM
You're my kind of people, RwDD.  But then, this is somebody who has, or had, an irrational fear of the color purple, so...


You hate The Color Purple?!  But it features some of Danny Glover's work as an actor!  j/k
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on September 30, 2010, 01:06:14 AM
Quote from: fonpr on September 30, 2010, 12:34:24 AM
I have six cats! 

I missed her saying that. 



Six cats?  I guess they have a timeshare plan on their ownership of you.  And BTW--  what's the male equivalent of a Crazy Cat Lady?  (Not that you're that, Fredericks...)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 30, 2010, 10:34:19 AM
No, Julie is the one who fears purple.  She had to explore this as a way to get past her aversion to Wally.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on September 30, 2010, 12:10:46 PM

It appears this "Justine Davis" character is stealing Spike's ideas ...

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517L%2BYsgl8L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on September 30, 2010, 02:30:39 PM
Spike having a gang of hostages in his dungeon whom he forces to act out soap operas for his own amusement. I'd watch the hell out of that show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: glorenzow on September 30, 2010, 05:11:18 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on September 30, 2010, 02:30:39 PM
Spike having a gang of hostages in his dungeon whom he forces to act out soap operas for his own amusement. I'd watch the hell out of that show.

YES. "Days of our Spikes" made my laugh so much. Good one, Wally!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jendawnb on September 30, 2010, 06:38:36 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on September 30, 2010, 02:30:39 PM
Spike having a gang of hostages in his dungeon whom he forces to act out soap operas for his own amusement. I'd watch the hell out of that show.

Yes!  This, and Wally being offended when Geneva said she was calling in to "defend herself."  Wally saying "... yet" when Geneva said she hasn't kissed his cheek.  The puppet rumor mill was just so great to me.  Geneva's story of running to catch a bus made me imagine Wally taking a cab to meet her at the airport.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on October 06, 2010, 10:19:17 PM
 - "Mike, that's a cartoon - this is my life."

- "Oh, ok. But there were truths in that cartoon."

Fred Flintstone: Degenerate Gambler (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N57SxyxUhTQ&feature=related#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on October 06, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Yabba Dabba WTF? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j69-Di9Uno0#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 07, 2010, 07:23:15 AM
Just listened to the archive yesterday as I crashed about 930 or 10 on Tues and missed the show. Both you and Dave turned in awesome calls, Chris. Also LfM's disbelief RE her whacked out call the previous week, which I thought was hysterical.

Also I love Udo Kier.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on October 07, 2010, 08:53:47 AM
It's surprisingly hard to press the phone buttons with my face! I must have been really out of it. Jeepers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on October 07, 2010, 11:01:12 AM
BET BET BET (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D50bjRjwHc#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: davidgoeschatting on October 07, 2010, 02:01:23 PM
Quote from: Chris L on October 06, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Yabba Dabba WTF? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j69-Di9Uno0#)

Wilma's "Find something at the costumers" line at the beginning kinda sounds like Jen Kirkman impersonating her mother.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on October 08, 2010, 10:04:18 AM
Mike from Manhattan promising a "Depravity's Rainbow" show theme "once we get our double bass drum pedal fixed" was a scary threat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 08, 2010, 01:31:34 PM
"2 Flys Fornicating" would be a good name for a record.

Was Milo, ummmm, inebriated?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on October 08, 2010, 05:02:43 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 08, 2010, 01:31:34 PM
"2 Flys Fornicating" would be a good name for a record.

"2 Fly, Fornicating" would probably be a terrible record.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 20, 2010, 07:13:50 AM
Since I have a class at 7:30 this semester, and the show moved an hour later, it's hard for me to hang in, but I did try about 8 - 10 times to call in last night, and never got through. So that's the worst. According to Twitter, it was a tough show for Tom to get through; I am not sure how to read that. But hopeful it went OK after I fell asleep.

Thanks for coming back, Tom, hope it gets easier for you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on October 20, 2010, 07:55:31 AM
"I'm too good for everything on this planet, best thing that's ever come around...I'm a little Christ like amongst the slobs... a little Christ like, I'm down here amongst the lepers. Helping you animals out, making you feel good about yourselves...I am kinda the chosen one"
-Tom Scharpling

I love The Best Show. Tom you have been missed. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 20, 2010, 08:20:26 AM
"Shoot me a fax" and the conversation with the film snob.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 20, 2010, 09:20:39 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on October 20, 2010, 08:20:26 AM
...conversation with the film snob.

Listening to Tom corner that poor caller into the fool's errand of trying to prove he was not elitist was gold. It's like trying to prove you're not crazy...everything you say suddenly starts to sound crazy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 20, 2010, 09:35:51 AM
Quote from: AgentFresh on October 20, 2010, 09:20:39 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on October 20, 2010, 08:20:26 AM
...conversation with the film snob.

Listening to Tom corner that poor caller into the fool's errand of trying to prove he was not elitist was gold. It's like trying to prove you're not crazy...everything you say suddenly starts to sound crazy.

It was especially great after the other caller didn't take the "All of the Happy Days cast is now dead" bait.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on October 20, 2010, 10:06:46 AM
Tom singing the music for the Haunted Hoarder House ("step on a dead cat"). Also: "Ted Leo & the Hamburglars".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 20, 2010, 10:08:38 AM
Here are screengrabs from the Bowie SNL performances - I posted them on another thread a few months back:


Man Who Sold the World

(http://ihnatko.com/wp-content/2008/12/the_man_who_sold_the_world-400x373.jpg)


TVC15

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/4/5576250_35e0d425d9.jpg)

Boys Keep Swinging

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/6/5576249_921fb0a584.jpg)

If you're interested the episode is from the 4th or 5th season & the host was Martin Sheen.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 20, 2010, 10:09:16 AM
Quote from: Stupornaut on October 20, 2010, 10:06:46 AM
Tom singing the music for the Haunted Hoarder House ("step on a dead cat"). Also: "Ted Leo & the Hamburglars".

Both of these made me laugh too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 20, 2010, 10:10:49 AM
Quote from: AgentFresh on October 20, 2010, 09:20:39 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on October 20, 2010, 08:20:26 AM
...conversation with the film snob.

Listening to Tom corner that poor caller into the fool's errand of trying to prove he was not elitist was gold. It's like trying to prove you're not crazy...everything you say suddenly starts to sound crazy.

That guy does deserve props though, he kept his mitts up for a good long while and didn't crumble under the assault.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan Telfer on October 20, 2010, 11:32:45 AM
"...And I'm a fishamajig while we're at it."

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on October 20, 2010, 11:58:18 AM
Spike getting cut off right out of the gate. No offense to Spike, it was just really funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: erika on October 20, 2010, 01:05:24 PM
That should be the standard process for all Spike calls. He adds nothing to the show and just rambles. It gets old. Spike, you're smart. I think. Call in on topic or something every once and a while. Why would we want to listen to you when you have nothing to say?

Glad you're back Tom. You're my favorite fishamajig.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on October 20, 2010, 01:14:01 PM
One of the hazards of following the chat is that not everything that happens on the show makes it into my head, although then I listen to the podcast and all is good.  However, I do remember something about Tom making Milo's dad Chad angry, so Chad defriended him on Facebook.  Since then, Milo has defriended every FOT except one, and Chad, who I followed on Twitter but not on Facebook, has deleted his Twitter account.  What happened?  Is this the end of Milo's calls?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 20, 2010, 01:19:09 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on October 20, 2010, 01:14:01 PM
One of the hazards of following the chat is that not everything that happens on the show makes it into my head, although then I listen to the podcast and all is good.  However, I do remember something about Tom making Milo's dad Chad angry, so Chad defriended him on Facebook.  Since then, Milo has defriended every FOT except one, and Chad, who I followed on Twitter but not on Facebook, has deleted his Twitter account.  What happened?  Is this the end of Milo's calls?

Is that a best or worst, Pastor?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: folksnake on October 20, 2010, 01:21:34 PM
Jeez, I never even got friended in the first place. It's like I slept through the Beatles on Sullivan (I didn't...I did sleep through the first steps on the moon, though)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Brandon0476 on October 20, 2010, 01:57:14 PM
D'oh! I had no idea Tom had come back last night! I had honestly figured that he was going to stay on hiatus until after the holidays. How did he seem? Was he in a good mood? How was the overall tone of the show?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 20, 2010, 02:04:42 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 20, 2010, 01:19:09 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on October 20, 2010, 01:14:01 PM
One of the hazards of following the chat is that not everything that happens on the show makes it into my head, although then I listen to the podcast and all is good.  However, I do remember something about Tom making Milo's dad Chad angry, so Chad defriended him on Facebook.  Since then, Milo has defriended every FOT except one, and Chad, who I followed on Twitter but not on Facebook, has deleted his Twitter account.  What happened?  Is this the end of Milo's calls?

Is that a best or worst, Pastor?

I think it means there is too much drama in the world.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on October 20, 2010, 02:30:45 PM
The Bowie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on October 20, 2010, 02:42:13 PM
Quote from: Dan Telfer on October 20, 2010, 11:32:45 AM
"...And I'm a fishamajig while we're at it."

Seconded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 20, 2010, 04:46:48 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on October 20, 2010, 11:58:18 AM
Spike getting cut off right out of the gate. No offense to Spike, it was just really funny.

It bodes well for the future, although 'Weirdos Exposed' remains one of my favorite Best Show story arcs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 20, 2010, 05:03:46 PM
I liked

*the 14 year old guy from ... N Carolina, was it? who had to watch eps of Intervention in health class. Him describing the girl who's addicted to computer cleaner, and then from Tom: "Who isn't?"
*CPS - a cool person show!
*Candace singing Leif Garrett
*420th show - "congratulations, drug addicts!"
*Frox and Tom's duet of The Gift
*Jason from AL was funny
*Tom giggling through his Christ-like identification rants
*The dude who did the imitation of the entire Everybody Loves Raymond run "URG, I'm a sports writer! URG, My wife wont sleep with me! URG!"
*Tom loves when cabbies call in: "Say 'Where to, Mac?' "
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 20, 2010, 05:16:29 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on October 20, 2010, 01:14:01 PM
One of the hazards of following the chat is that not everything that happens on the show makes it into my head, although then I listen to the podcast and all is good.  However, I do remember something about Tom making Milo's dad Chad angry, so Chad defriended him on Facebook.  Since then, Milo has defriended every FOT except one, and Chad, who I followed on Twitter but not on Facebook, has deleted his Twitter account.  What happened?  Is this the end of Milo's calls?

Are you sure about this, Pastor Josh?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MarcInLiverpool on October 20, 2010, 05:24:52 PM
I heard Spike call in to another show a few days ago.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 20, 2010, 07:06:52 PM
Quote from: Marc in Liverpool on October 20, 2010, 05:24:52 PM
I heard Spike call in to another show a few days ago.

Really!

Nah, that couldn't be him.

Which show?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on October 20, 2010, 08:12:01 PM
The "snob" that called was one of the best things about last night's show. At points he sounded so mad I thought he was going to curse out Tom. I'm so glad Tom kept him on the call for as long as he did. "A little Christ-like amongst the slobs."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on October 20, 2010, 08:37:34 PM
Wow, scratch that. My favorite part of last night's show was when that caller did the impromptu Everybody Loves Raymond impression. Too bad Tom didn't let that go on longer because he seemed like he could have gone on forever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on October 20, 2010, 08:45:34 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 20, 2010, 01:19:09 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on October 20, 2010, 01:14:01 PM
One of the hazards of following the chat is that not everything that happens on the show makes it into my head, although then I listen to the podcast and all is good.  However, I do remember something about Tom making Milo's dad Chad angry, so Chad defriended him on Facebook.  Since then, Milo has defriended every FOT except one, and Chad, who I followed on Twitter but not on Facebook, has deleted his Twitter account.  What happened?  Is this the end of Milo's calls?

Is that a best or worst, Pastor?

If Milo isn't calling back, then it's a worst.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on October 20, 2010, 08:48:33 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 20, 2010, 05:16:29 PM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on October 20, 2010, 01:14:01 PM
One of the hazards of following the chat is that not everything that happens on the show makes it into my head, although then I listen to the podcast and all is good.  However, I do remember something about Tom making Milo's dad Chad angry, so Chad defriended him on Facebook.  Since then, Milo has defriended every FOT except one, and Chad, who I followed on Twitter but not on Facebook, has deleted his Twitter account.  What happened?  Is this the end of Milo's calls?

Are you sure about this, Pastor Josh?

About parts of it, yes.  About what I remembered, not really.  Obviously, if I am the only one who remembers it, then I am wrong and need to see my doctor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pastor Josh on October 20, 2010, 08:50:58 PM
Oh
http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7367.0.html (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7367.0.html)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 20, 2010, 09:58:23 PM
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_a-_Q310NHxs/TL-dD1jD6ZI/AAAAAAAABnA/SHUEWxcuoFE/fiercebeauty.jpg)

Available wherever Miller High Life & Backpacker Magazine are sold.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 20, 2010, 10:02:48 PM
HA!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on October 20, 2010, 10:13:45 PM
The best part of last night was joyously celebrating the Bowie set in the chatroom... I love chat, but this is the first time it was a certified part of a Best Moment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on October 20, 2010, 11:24:06 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 20, 2010, 07:06:52 PM
Quote from: Marc in Liverpool on October 20, 2010, 05:24:52 PM
I heard Spike call in to another show a few days ago.

Really!

Nah, that couldn't be him.

Which show?

He's been calling SHUT UP, WEIRDO on a pretty regular basis. On one episode (I forget the date, but it was the "Gaydar" episode) he stunned me by seeming like a regular human being and moved a little bit beyond his normal schtick. he still talked about soap operas, but at least he was on topic and didn't go out of his way to cram in his usual discussion topics.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 20, 2010, 11:33:32 PM
Quote from: AgentFresh on October 20, 2010, 09:58:23 PM
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_a-_Q310NHxs/TL-dD1jD6ZI/AAAAAAAABnA/SHUEWxcuoFE/fiercebeauty.jpg)

Available wherever Miller High Life & Backpacker Magazine are sold.

That is great, Agent.

Can't wait to read it.

Fishlegs, I appreciate the info.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 20, 2010, 11:37:30 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 20, 2010, 11:33:32 PM
That is great, Agent.

Can't wait to read it.

I can't wait until you write it so we both can read it.

Also, I think you should make an unauthorized autobiography, so you can really dig up stuff on yourself and not make it a puff piece.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on October 21, 2010, 01:15:04 AM
Tom segueing Richard Farnsworths suicide into a promotion of Todd Barry's show in NC. 
'You know what's not a bummer?'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MarcInLiverpool on October 21, 2010, 04:27:09 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on October 20, 2010, 11:24:06 PM
He's been calling SHUT UP, WEIRDO on a pretty regular basis.

Yep, it was him. The topic was sexiest way to die.

Quote
Spike: Sexiest way to DIE is with a hot hunk in my arms.

This comment on the playlist was probably an impostor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MarcInLiverpool on October 21, 2010, 07:39:08 AM
Listened to the second half this morning, Ryan from Santa Ana, California was the best caller. I know how he feels as a mature learner.

Community Colleges in the UK might be even worse. You're dumped in with students as young as 16/17 in some classes. I enrolled in an electronics course last year and was the target of paper planes hitting the back of my head, inappropriate touching and was made to watch Coach Carter in tutorial.

WFMU need to have the podcasts appear faster, this weeks show still isn't on iTunes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 21, 2010, 08:27:44 AM
Marc,

Just search "Best Show archives".

You'll be all set.

FoNpR
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on October 21, 2010, 09:14:21 AM
I tuned in at 11. I haven't listened live since Aug 10 show and I've only just finished the Aug 31 show (I was working 50 hours a week from mid Aug to just a couple of weeks ago, so I'm about 2 months behind on anything that has been happening). I was in stitches for the whole hour. "Dad gets mad."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on October 21, 2010, 02:21:23 PM
Jack Oblivian bootlegging Fredericks' podcast.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ham bone on October 21, 2010, 03:05:59 PM
"you sound like you're wearing an ascot."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 21, 2010, 04:17:01 PM
Quote from: Matt on October 21, 2010, 02:21:23 PM
Jack Oblivian bootlegging Fredericks' podcast.

Originally, Tom told me he didn't see anything/anyone (see podcast).

I was extremely comforted during that part of the call.

The Oblivians did kick it.

Perfect use of apostrophe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 21, 2010, 04:31:53 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 21, 2010, 04:17:01 PM
Perfect use of apostrophe.

So you're plural?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 21, 2010, 04:52:40 PM
Hell, yeah, Lady
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on October 21, 2010, 05:27:28 PM
Quote from: Sarah on October 21, 2010, 04:31:53 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 21, 2010, 04:17:01 PM
Perfect use of apostrophe.

So you're plural?

Sorry, but Strunk is dead wrong on this one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 21, 2010, 05:44:06 PM
If you're saying that using an s to form the possessive of a proper noun that ends with s is incorrect, then that's dead wrong.  There are exceptions where the apostrophe alone is correct, but Fredericks isn't one of them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 21, 2010, 05:44:43 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 21, 2010, 04:52:40 PM
Hell, yeah, Lady

I always suspected.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on October 21, 2010, 06:13:25 PM
Alright, I get it: I'm a failure. Message received!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 21, 2010, 10:23:39 PM
Quote from: Matt on October 21, 2010, 06:13:25 PM
Alright, I get it: I'm a failure. Message received!
<ayy ye right
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 21, 2010, 10:50:52 PM
Quote from: Matt on October 21, 2010, 02:21:23 PM
Jack Oblivian bootlegging Fredericks' podcast.

I finally listened to FONPR's Gonefest Podcasts.

The interview with Tom put me in mind of either the reconstructed recording of a smashed cassette tape found at a murder scene in some police procedural show OR what it might sound like inside the head of the guy who shoots Barry Champlain at the end of "Talk Radio."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chawns on October 22, 2010, 01:11:47 PM
Greeting Milo: "What up son?"

Not sure why, but it killed me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on October 22, 2010, 01:53:50 PM
Quote from: Sarah on October 21, 2010, 05:44:06 PM
If you're saying that using an s to form the possessive of a proper noun that ends with s is incorrect, then that's dead wrong.  There are exceptions where the apostrophe alone is correct, but Fredericks isn't one of them.

I'm saying that I don't follow rules I don't agree with. Fredericks's is ugly and unwieldy to pronounce.  As someone whose last name ends with "s" I have a lifetime of making this decision for myself. 

Someone has to stand up to your grammatical tyranny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 22, 2010, 01:58:21 PM
If this is how a tyrant behaves, it ain't so bad.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on October 22, 2010, 02:20:06 PM
The Chambers Brothers - Time Has Come Today - DJ Luis Mario "Flaco" Orellana (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1aMTWdQnzo&feature=list_related&a=GxdCwVVULXcEImjvdrb2RrxtW8ZOvTu7&list=ML&playnext=1#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on October 22, 2010, 03:06:26 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on October 20, 2010, 08:20:26 AM
"Shoot me a fax" and the conversation with the film snob.

That conversation was a Best Show Gem in the making.

Also, to echo Auntie Christina, "congratulations drug addicts" was also hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on October 22, 2010, 03:13:39 PM
Quote from: Sarah on October 22, 2010, 01:58:21 PM
If this is how a tyrant behaves, it ain't so bad.

I'm so tempted to delete my account in an act of self-mockery.

PS: Best moment: James from SE Penn calling himself Bathroom Boy.
Worst: Tom not seeming to realize who it was and not appreciating it none too much.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on October 22, 2010, 03:21:41 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on October 22, 2010, 03:13:39 PM
Quote from: Sarah on October 22, 2010, 01:58:21 PM
If this is how a tyrant behaves, it ain't so bad.

I'm so tempted to delete my account in an act of self-mockery.

PS: Best moment: James from SE Penn calling himself Bathroom Boy.
Worst: Tom not seeming to realize who it was and not appreciating it none too much.

That moment reminded me that I have to clean the tiles in my bathroom, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 22, 2010, 05:14:36 PM
Quote from: Sarah on October 21, 2010, 05:44:06 PM
There are exceptions where the apostrophe alone is correct, but Fredericks isn't one of them.

"'"


The rule, as I've heard it, is that the possessive of proper nouns is formed in the same way as common nouns, except for certain names where that would be awkward -- e.g., Moses, Jesus, and Xerxes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 22, 2010, 05:56:54 PM
Yes. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ErnieWV on October 22, 2010, 06:51:22 PM
The entire cast of Happy Days is dead.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on October 22, 2010, 09:31:54 PM
Quote from: Marc in Liverpool on October 21, 2010, 07:39:08 AM
Listened to the second half this morning, Ryan from Santa Ana, California was the best caller. I know how he feels as a mature learner.


What's funny is that in my high school health class all we ever did was watch bad made for TV movies. I guess health class has always been run by teachers who really feel they have better things to do.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on October 23, 2010, 12:56:44 AM
I really liked the 14 year old who listens to John Zorn and James Chance.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 23, 2010, 06:30:18 AM
The part when Tom came back on the air!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on October 23, 2010, 10:24:56 AM
Corky Romano was art.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: folksnake on October 23, 2010, 01:17:48 PM
Quote from: Sweet  J. Rockefeller on October 22, 2010, 01:11:47 PM
Greeting Milo: "What up son?"

Not sure why, but it killed me.

That depressed me just a bit :(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on October 24, 2010, 05:48:09 PM
CPS!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 25, 2010, 11:43:24 PM
Tom's beer can story.
(http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp311/nancyfredericks/th_IMG_0655.jpg) (http://s423.photobucket.com/albums/pp311/nancyfredericks/?action=view&current=IMG_0655.jpg)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on October 27, 2010, 01:18:16 AM
The call from O'Neil(?) from Stinky Orlando but formerly right across the street from a stadium in TEXAS.

Overall, I was so happy to hear Tom sound happy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 27, 2010, 08:47:04 AM
Tom announcing his plan to drive everyone away from the show and then draw them back. That's doing "I'm Still Here" one better.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: davidgoeschatting on October 27, 2010, 09:49:27 AM
Tom threatening all the teams in the Fahntasy League that he'll beat them by sitting on the waiver wire.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on October 27, 2010, 10:06:45 AM
"See you in hell."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: davidgoeschatting on October 27, 2010, 10:19:33 AM
grim reaper - see you in hell (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMOeBTHbTUs#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on October 27, 2010, 11:13:20 AM
"The Cadillac of Curses"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on October 27, 2010, 11:36:51 AM
"The new MTV, where they just tread out garbage wrapped in human skin and turn them loose in front of cameras."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 27, 2010, 11:52:55 AM
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt191/Aunt1eChr1st1na/bettywhitecalendar.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 27, 2010, 01:13:35 PM
I'm not sure Betty White has 12 months of Betty White left.

Hey-o.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on October 27, 2010, 02:24:38 PM
Quote from: mackro on October 27, 2010, 01:18:16 AM
The call from O'Neil(?) from Stinky Orlando but formerly right across the street from a stadium in TEXAS.

I think that guy was bit by Michael K of the Cynics under a full moon.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 28, 2010, 01:02:43 PM
It's been a long week and I conked out at 11 or so on the show, so I only just finished listening this morning. Foof. Anyway, this show was totally funny -

"The New Tom!" writing word play quips with pencils in both hands
Enough with Betty Whites
The call from the guy from TX, or formerly from TX now in Orlando? I didn't get that exactly.
Tom to Laurie: "Will you remember this call?"
"What am I, James Ellroy?"
The disgustingness of Taco Bell's gluttonous 4th meal campaign
Deleted scene from A Beautiful Mind
Tom's plans to become the Casey Affleck of Radio (can't remember if that came from Paul or Jason)
The way Tom has come around in some weird way on I'm Not There
"Why would you need security at ComicCon?"
AOL CD collecting
TLRX + Tom + Hunky Dory = awesome. "I'll start crying if we do 'Quicksand'."
LJP! Every time we see/hear her, she drops another crazy thing from her amazing life on us - She played Bea Arthur's daughter on a Golden Girls ep?
Tom adds another insane impression to his stable "Where's my paycheck, little droid?"
and finally ...

Billy Joel Sucks Productions




Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on October 28, 2010, 01:11:55 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on October 28, 2010, 01:02:43 PM

LJP! Every time we see/hear her, she drops another crazy thing from her amazing life on us - She played Bea Arthur's daughter on a Golden Girls ep?

I haven't heard the show yet, but wow, that's pretty cool.

http://goldengirls.wikia.com/wiki/Kate_Zbornak (http://goldengirls.wikia.com/wiki/Kate_Zbornak)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on October 28, 2010, 01:27:46 PM
I had a weird, macabre moment of recognition when Tom talked about how Terry Kiser (aka Bernie of Weekend at Bernie's) must worry about what will happen to his body once he dies.  I'm an acquaintance of someone who's a mortician and if he had to work with Kiser's corpse he would take a series of inappropriate photos with "Bernie".  And by what I've heard of how other morticians are, they also would desecrate Kiser's corpse.  Those morticians are a sick bunch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 28, 2010, 01:38:17 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on October 28, 2010, 01:27:46 PM
I had a weird, macabre moment of recognition when Tom talked about how Terry Kiser (aka Bernie of Weekend at Bernie's) must worry about what will happen to his body once he dies.  I'm an acquaintance of someone who's a mortician and if he had to work with Kiser's corpse he would take a series of inappropriate photos with "Bernie".  And by what I've heard of how other morticians are, they also would desecrate Kiser's corpse.  Those morticians are a sick bunch.

I'm going for cremation.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on October 28, 2010, 03:21:14 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 28, 2010, 01:38:17 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on October 28, 2010, 01:27:46 PM
I had a weird, macabre moment of recognition when Tom talked about how Terry Kiser (aka Bernie of Weekend at Bernie's) must worry about what will happen to his body once he dies.  I'm an acquaintance of someone who's a mortician and if he had to work with Kiser's corpse he would take a series of inappropriate photos with "Bernie".  And by what I've heard of how other morticians are, they also would desecrate Kiser's corpse.  Those morticians are a sick bunch.

I'm going for cremation.

I'm gonna have my family bury me in the backyard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on October 28, 2010, 10:51:32 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on October 27, 2010, 11:52:55 AM
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt191/Aunt1eChr1st1na/bettywhitecalendar.jpg)

The world is Improv Everywhereing Betty White.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MattJohnson on October 29, 2010, 02:58:05 AM
Quote from: Chris L on October 28, 2010, 10:51:32 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on October 27, 2010, 11:52:55 AM
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt191/Aunt1eChr1st1na/bettywhitecalendar.jpg)

The world is Improv Everywhereing Betty White.

That is an excellent expression of the generic creepiness I feel about all of the attention surrounding her.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on October 29, 2010, 03:18:08 PM
So is surf rock the new doo-wop?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sparkatus on October 29, 2010, 03:27:22 PM
1:47:22 in the podcast.

Following a recap of the "living down the street from the stadium" saga, Tom voices his displeasure at an unseen event in the 'fontasy' league draft:

"No! No-hu-hu-hu-hooo."
"Aw.."
"MERH!"
Sound of head hitting desk.

Best. Show. Gold.

Welcome back, Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on October 29, 2010, 04:17:50 PM
Quote from: mike_b on October 29, 2010, 03:18:08 PM
So is surf rock the new doo-wop?

Ugh, I hope not. A guilty pleasure just got a whole lot guiltier.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DJ Clem on October 30, 2010, 10:15:14 AM
Quote from: fonpr on October 28, 2010, 01:38:17 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on October 28, 2010, 01:27:46 PM
I had a weird, macabre moment of recognition when Tom talked about how Terry Kiser (aka Bernie of Weekend at Bernie's) must worry about what will happen to his body once he dies.  I'm an acquaintance of someone who's a mortician and if he had to work with Kiser's corpse he would take a series of inappropriate photos with "Bernie".  And by what I've heard of how other morticians are, they also would desecrate Kiser's corpse.  Those morticians are a sick bunch.

I'm going for cremation.
Who do you think takes you to the crematorium?

Also, knowing that there's a Golden Girls wiki made me die a little inside.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 30, 2010, 10:18:00 AM
Quote from: DJ Clem on October 30, 2010, 10:15:14 AM
Quote from: fonpr on October 28, 2010, 01:38:17 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on October 28, 2010, 01:27:46 PM
I had a weird, macabre moment of recognition when Tom talked about how Terry Kiser (aka Bernie of Weekend at Bernie's) must worry about what will happen to his body once he dies.  I'm an acquaintance of someone who's a mortician and if he had to work with Kiser's corpse he would take a series of inappropriate photos with "Bernie".  And by what I've heard of how other morticians are, they also would desecrate Kiser's corpse.  Those morticians are a sick bunch.

I'm going for cremation.
Who do you think takes you to the crematorium?

Also, knowing that there's a Golden Girls wiki made me die a little inside.

I guess I'll have to do it myself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Professor Mudd on October 31, 2010, 12:40:55 PM
Just wanted to let the FOTs know that Jason Woliner is interviewed for this New Yorker piece on Aziz:

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2010/10/dept-of-amplification-watch-aziz-ansari.html (http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2010/10/dept-of-amplification-watch-aziz-ansari.html)

(you have to be a subscriber to read the full article online, or, just, ya know, buy a copy).

Sounds like Jason has some interesting stuff in development.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 03, 2010, 12:08:56 PM
It was good to hear someone from Newbridge call Tom last night.  I have a feeling that it cheered him up a bit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on November 03, 2010, 12:41:21 PM
Quote from: Spoony on October 29, 2010, 04:17:50 PM
Quote from: mike_b on October 29, 2010, 03:18:08 PM
So is surf rock the new doo-wop?

Ugh, I hope not. A guilty pleasure just got a whole lot guiltier.

Surf music and Doo Wop are of high quality. Snoop Kitty Kat and Jenny From the Bedroom are not.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on November 03, 2010, 12:51:30 PM
Quote from: Spike on November 03, 2010, 12:41:21 PM
Quote from: Spoony on October 29, 2010, 04:17:50 PM
Quote from: mike_b on October 29, 2010, 03:18:08 PM
So is surf rock the new doo-wop?

Ugh, I hope not. A guilty pleasure just got a whole lot guiltier.

Surf music and Doo Wop are of high quality. Snoop Kitty Kat and Jenny From the Bedroom are not.

I like how dated your references are, Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 03, 2010, 02:21:34 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on November 03, 2010, 12:51:30 PM
Quote from: Spike on November 03, 2010, 12:41:21 PM
Quote from: Spoony on October 29, 2010, 04:17:50 PM
Quote from: mike_b on October 29, 2010, 03:18:08 PM
So is surf rock the new doo-wop?

Ugh, I hope not. A guilty pleasure just got a whole lot guiltier.

Surf music and Doo Wop are of high quality. Snoop Kitty Kat and Jenny From the Bedroom are not.

I like how dated your references are, Spike.

Of course, to give him credit, Spike did give us "Silly Virus" which is fantastic and not so dated.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on November 03, 2010, 03:11:24 PM
The East coast is for "ham and egg'rs".  Yeah, Jon Hamm and Dave Eggers.


I'm not sure if that makes sense but it came to me this morning and I had to put it down.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on November 03, 2010, 06:19:12 PM
You don't like the slappies?

(http://www.jaydeeguitars.com/images/artists/mark-king-live.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on November 03, 2010, 06:24:04 PM
who don't love slap bass?

no one don't not love it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on November 03, 2010, 09:56:24 PM
I am confused as to why FOT's would schedule the fahntasy bb draft for during the Best Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on November 04, 2010, 12:39:29 AM
Me too.  Where are kids priorities nowadays?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 04, 2010, 08:00:39 AM
It was just a quick moment, but I loved the thing about the correct pronunciation of Phil Lynott's last name.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on November 04, 2010, 11:12:29 AM
I'm so glad to hear Tom talk about this:

1 - "Don't cater to the nerds any more."

2 - "Anybody doing anything 'just for the fans?' You're doomed."

And Christina from Brooklyn, your comment about the Watchmen movie making the comic look bad was so true.

SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER, I love it :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on November 04, 2010, 12:41:25 PM
Once Steve from Chicago called in, this week's show really turned a corner and went into overdrive. I loved it, but I'm happy any time that Tom asks Mike to pull a record and he goes nuts telling the listeners what he loves or hates about it. If he sings, it is an added bonus. The Ziggy/Suffragette transition discussion was brilliant and completely improvised.

I've also loved the last few shows just for the Bowie discussion alone. Coincidentally, I became re-obsessed with 1970s Bowie this year, too, and to hear Tom describe his love for Hunky Dory, Ziggy, and Aladdin Sane in particular has been really wonderful and infectious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 04, 2010, 02:53:37 PM
Quote from: mahgeetah on November 04, 2010, 11:12:29 AM

And Christina from Brooklyn, your comment about the Watchmen movie making the comic look bad was so true.

SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER, I love it :)

Yeah, there might be a reason why none of Alan Moore's comics work as movies. V for Vendetta stinks for instance. LOEG was an awful movie, but it's been so long since I read the comic I don't know if it was the fault of the source material.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bakersfieldchimp on November 04, 2010, 03:23:35 PM
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/awagster/votefudge.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on November 04, 2010, 03:55:18 PM
Quote from: gyaneshwar on November 04, 2010, 12:41:25 PM
Once Steve from Chicago called in, this week's show really turned a corner and went into overdrive. I loved it, but I'm happy any time that Tom asks Mike to pull a record and he goes nuts telling the listeners what he loves or hates about it. If he sings, it is an added bonus. The Ziggy/Suffragette transition discussion was brilliant and completely improvised.

I've also loved the last few shows just for the Bowie discussion alone. Coincidentally, I became re-obsessed with 1970s Bowie this year, too, and to hear Tom describe his love for Hunky Dory, Ziggy, and Aladdin Sane in particular has been really wonderful and infectious.

Yup. I sat and listened to Ziggy Stardust in a good pair of headphones in its entirety later that night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on November 04, 2010, 06:01:56 PM
Regarding John Carpenter and the French loving him...

I can see how highbrow critics might appreciate Carpenter's Hawksian influences in ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, or detect the echoes of Val Lewton's RKO horror cycle in THE FOG.

But according to http://alumnus.caltech.edu/~ejohnson/critics/cahiers.html (http://alumnus.caltech.edu/~ejohnson/critics/cahiers.html), CAHIERS DU CINEMA voted IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS the 10th best film of 1995.

On a side note, I love the way how once those critics have decided they like someone, they have to like EVERY film they make. So De Palma'a SNAKE EYES and MISSION TO MARS are up there. Even in the 50s - A KING IN NEW YORK? Really?

EDIT: As I was typing this, I was watching the 4th best film of 1958. Also, I just remembered a recent Carpenter interview where he says he hated Val Lewton's films.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 04, 2010, 06:48:59 PM
I couldn't remember exactly what he'd said about the French loving him - went to the good ol' IMDB:

In France, I'm an auteur; in Germany, a filmmaker; in Britain; a genre film director; and, in the USA, a bum.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Zedmund on November 05, 2010, 09:58:44 PM
Quote from: mike_b on August 06, 2010, 04:00:03 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/Simon-and-Garfunkel-Sound-Silence-inspired-musical-/110565846378?pt=US_Film (http://cgi.ebay.com/Simon-and-Garfunkel-Sound-Silence-inspired-musical-/110565846378?pt=US_Film)

It's gone up to $750,000 with a buy it now of $820,000 !
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on November 05, 2010, 10:03:49 PM
"This is not what you bring when you're on the Pod F Tompkast."

"That's different."

"Oh, well excuse me!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on November 06, 2010, 12:02:00 AM
Quote from: Zedmund on November 05, 2010, 09:58:44 PM
Quote from: mike_b on August 06, 2010, 04:00:03 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/Simon-and-Garfunkel-Sound-Silence-inspired-musical-/110565846378?pt=US_Film (http://cgi.ebay.com/Simon-and-Garfunkel-Sound-Silence-inspired-musical-/110565846378?pt=US_Film)

It's gone up to $750,000 with a buy it now of $820,000 !

At least the shipping is still free.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 06, 2010, 10:33:51 AM
Worst moment - all the text messages messing up the audio for the first half of the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on November 08, 2010, 12:19:27 AM
Here's hoping that Bill Hader is listening next time Peter S calls and we get to hear an Alan Ald-off!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on November 08, 2010, 04:20:59 PM
"Oh, David, I love it." (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1488942/ohdavidiloveit.mp3)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on November 08, 2010, 05:31:48 PM
I liked that it appeared Darren Plopingtin's call turned into an impromptu music trivia contest.

Also, are there any details as to what exactly happened between Milo's dad and Tom? If it's personal then it's certainly none of my business, but they didn't appear to have any relationship beyond host-listener so I'm kind of curious just because I kinda miss Milo's calls. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on November 08, 2010, 06:22:08 PM
A recent favorite: "You like apples?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 08, 2010, 09:59:43 PM
I like how Mike Score from A Flock Of Seagulls pops up every now and then.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: glorenzow on November 09, 2010, 02:14:24 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on November 08, 2010, 05:31:48 PM
... because I kinda miss Milo's calls.

I do too. And I wondered the same. Milo coming back?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 09, 2010, 11:25:21 PM
I only caught the first post-music 20 minutes or so, but I can say without any hesitation that the worst moment since I started listening was hearing that "Do It" was going to be replaced by a (choke) Queen song.  Gaaaahhh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 10, 2010, 12:09:18 AM
Four Loko (sorry for the dumbass age verification) (http://www.drinkfour.com/)

We can vote 4 a new Four Loko flavor ... I say we go with FUDGE.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 10, 2010, 09:19:33 AM
The Fifty Dollar Slice (with MOOTS-a-rell)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 10, 2010, 10:24:14 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 09, 2010, 11:25:21 PM
I only caught the first post-music 20 minutes or so, but I can say without any hesitation that the worst moment since I started listening was hearing that "Do It" was going to be replaced by a (choke) Queen song.  Gaaaahhh.

Upgrade.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on November 10, 2010, 10:32:55 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 10, 2010, 10:24:14 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 09, 2010, 11:25:21 PM
I only caught the first post-music 20 minutes or so, but I can say without any hesitation that the worst moment since I started listening was hearing that "Do It" was going to be replaced by a (choke) Queen song.  Gaaaahhh.

Upgrade.

While "Do It" offered a blast of thematic heft at first, it must be said that the song is absolutely terrible.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 10, 2010, 10:52:42 AM
Well, there are people who inexplicably disagree with me on this, but Queen is about the most irredeemably wretched shit ever recorded. Sarah Palin's voice is like Mozart in comparison.  I'm just gonna have to turn the sound down for about three minutes and try to guess when the theme comes up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on November 10, 2010, 11:30:28 AM
I'm only an hour in, but I have to say this is my favorite best show in a long, long time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 10, 2010, 12:12:58 PM
Which Wawa was Tom almost trapped in by the irate homeless guy?  I ask because I was just in Philadelphia and my hotel, at Arch and 11th, was across the street from a less-than-ideal Wawa store.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on November 10, 2010, 12:27:48 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 10, 2010, 12:12:58 PM
Which Wawa was Tom almost trapped in by the irate homeless guy?  I ask because I was just in Philadelphia and my hotel, at Arch and 11th, was across the street from a less-than-ideal Wawa store.

I'm almost positive that's the one he was referring to. It's half a block from the Greyhound terminal and the amount of crazies in and around that area is good enough reason to stay away. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 10, 2010, 12:34:46 PM
Yes, it was my first Wawa shopping experience.  I didn't have any bad time there, but I thought "so...  is this the mythical Wawa which I've heard about?"  Furthermore, at one point there was a bunch of black metal teens who just got out of a concert somewhere and they over-ran the store.  It was my second visit and I just walked in and walked out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 10, 2010, 12:58:55 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 10, 2010, 10:52:42 AM
Well, there are people who inexplicably disagree with me on this, but Queen is about the most irredeemably wretched shit ever recorded. Sarah Palin's voice is like Mozart in comparison.  I'm just gonna have to turn the sound down for about three minutes and try to guess when the theme comes up.

You are not alone in your opinion re: Queen.

I like Rollins' Do It.  Particularly when compared to the original.  I liked the Fairies sentiment but not the presentation

I think Hank got it just right.  I even like the junk guitar solo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on November 10, 2010, 01:33:28 PM
Does any dedicated FOT know the episode (and maybe where in the episode) Tom talks about Cee Lo's "F*** You" song? Wanted to show a friend who has similar opinions on the song. Thanks!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on November 10, 2010, 01:39:34 PM
"Paul F. Tompkins grew up at beautiful Mount Airy Lodge?"

As someone who has been singing the Mt. Airy Lodge song for 30+ years this got a big laugh out of me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 10, 2010, 01:44:26 PM
Quote from: Omar on November 10, 2010, 10:32:55 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 10, 2010, 10:24:14 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 09, 2010, 11:25:21 PM
I only caught the first post-music 20 minutes or so, but I can say without any hesitation that the worst moment since I started listening was hearing that "Do It" was going to be replaced by a (choke) Queen song.  Gaaaahhh.

Upgrade.

While "Do It" offered a blast of thematic heft at first, it must be said that the song is absolutely terrible.


'Do It' is great for the first 30 seconds. Then it falls apart into the guitar jam...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 10, 2010, 02:41:38 PM
Shit, you could basically make the case that Rollins and Greg Ginn were like some kind of angry punk rock binary star ...they totally hated each other by the end, but I don't think either of them has been as good musically since Black Flag.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 10, 2010, 02:49:22 PM
Quote from: fonpr on November 10, 2010, 12:58:55 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 10, 2010, 10:52:42 AM
Well, there are people who inexplicably disagree with me on this, but Queen is about the most irredeemably wretched shit ever recorded. Sarah Palin's voice is like Mozart in comparison.  I'm just gonna have to turn the sound down for about three minutes and try to guess when the theme comes up.

You are not alone in your opinion re: Queen.

I like Rollins' Do It.  Particularly when compared to the original.  I liked the Fairies sentiment but not the presentation

I think Hank got it just right.  I even like the junk guitar solo.

Eh - Queen's a polarizing band, same as Steely Dan. You are either way on board with everything they do, or you cannot stand one second of their music.

Now Tom Waits ... I dunno. I don't think I hate him necessarily, more like I'm not interested in him. Even when I liked him a long time ago, I don't think I loved him.

I also have to say -- I had NO idea that "Do It" was a cover. I am a dumb.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 10, 2010, 04:21:19 PM
Pink Fairies - Do It! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C18LKOI81Kc#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on November 10, 2010, 04:52:49 PM
VERY IMPORTANT to me:
A handful of months ago, Tom discussed attending a show for a band that hadn't played for a very long time. Tom played the album track and mimicked the WOOOO! yelling over it. WHAT WAS THAT BAND?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on November 10, 2010, 05:40:48 PM
Quote from: thom on November 10, 2010, 04:52:49 PM
VERY IMPORTANT to me:
A handful of months ago, Tom discussed attending a show for a band that hadn't played for a very long time. Tom played the album track and mimicked the WOOOO! yelling over it. WHAT WAS THAT BAND?

Unrest - "I Do Believe You Are Blushing"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on November 10, 2010, 05:41:17 PM
To quote Drennan from Chicago:

I made mayonnaise.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on November 10, 2010, 05:57:34 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on November 10, 2010, 05:41:17 PM
To quote Drennan from Chicago:

I made mayonnaise.

That was great - so weird.  I also (don't judge) laughed at your GOMP because it was so unexpected and unwarranted.  Those are hot phones these days - especially for the lotta dudes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on November 10, 2010, 06:17:21 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on November 10, 2010, 05:57:34 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on November 10, 2010, 05:41:17 PM
To quote Drennan from Chicago:

I made mayonnaise.

That was great - so weird.  I also (don't judge) laughed at your GOMP because it was so unexpected and unwarranted.  Those are hot phones these days - especially for the lotta dudes.

I won't lie: I have never called the show but I picked up the phone this week and last week to contribute to the topic but I didn't pull the trigger because I didn't want to be "another dude?" caller. However, a young woman did call in late with a "How much would it take..." that was pretty close to mine. (mine was 'How much would it take to watch the top ten movies in Mike's Netflix cue - sight unseen - over a weekend?')

The "I made mayonnaise" was really funny. It was the way he said it too, like someone said to him, "You never do anything around the house!"

"I made mayonnaise." *shrug*
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on November 10, 2010, 06:19:34 PM
"Am I or am I not speaking to wallflowersman98?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on November 10, 2010, 06:37:18 PM


That was great - so weird.  I also (don't judge) laughed at your GOMP because it was so unexpected and unwarranted.  Those are hot phones these days - especially for the lotta dudes.
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I didn't realize that I got Heave Ho'd at first, I thought my phone dropped the call. I didn't realize it until @EFD told me on Twitter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 10, 2010, 08:20:44 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 10, 2010, 02:49:22 PM
Now Tom Waits ... I dunno. I don't think I hate him necessarily, more like I'm not interested in him. Even when I liked him a long time ago, I don't think I loved him.

What's really strange is that I'd never really heard of anyone NOT liking Tom Waits until I started listening, and now I appear to be in the minority for liking him.

He's the kinda guy I like but I can see why others wouldn't like him, although Tom's argument that his voice is fake seems kinda weird and immaterial. I thought changing your appearance in order to make yourself more entertaining/compelling/whatever was the point of art or entertainment. For Tom to complain about a musician changing his appearance from "real life" in light of the recent Bowie obsession seems REALLY strange and ironic to me, but whatever. I'm not trying to change anyone's mind, I just like arguing about stuff like this because I'm a nerd.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 10, 2010, 08:51:05 PM
The Radioactive Calzone from Hell re-enacting the first 15 minutes of "Saving Private Ryan" with an older gentleman's prostectic leg "sort of against his will."

"Edgy...there are some good jokes in that, though...they made it funny."

I like the Queen song AND Tom Waits. So there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 10, 2010, 09:22:09 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 10, 2010, 08:20:44 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 10, 2010, 02:49:22 PM
Now Tom Waits ... I dunno. I don't think I hate him necessarily, more like I'm not interested in him. Even when I liked him a long time ago, I don't think I loved him.

What's really strange is that I'd never really heard of anyone NOT liking Tom Waits until I started listening, and now I appear to be in the minority for liking him.

He's the kinda guy I like but I can see why others wouldn't like him, although Tom's argument that his voice is fake seems kinda weird and immaterial. I thought changing your appearance in order to make yourself more entertaining/compelling/whatever was the point of art or entertainment. For Tom to complain about a musician changing his appearance from "real life" in light of the recent Bowie obsession seems REALLY strange and ironic to me, but whatever. I'm not trying to change anyone's mind, I just like arguing about stuff like this because I'm a nerd.
Iggy Pop isn't always Iggy.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6342304713959879408# (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6342304713959879408#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ham bone on November 10, 2010, 09:51:37 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on November 10, 2010, 06:19:34 PM
"Am I or am I not speaking to wallflowersman98?"

i could hardly contain my happiness when i heard this sentence!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 10, 2010, 10:31:36 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 10, 2010, 08:20:44 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 10, 2010, 02:49:22 PM
Now Tom Waits ... I dunno. I don't think I hate him necessarily, more like I'm not interested in him. Even when I liked him a long time ago, I don't think I loved him.

What's really strange is that I'd never really heard of anyone NOT liking Tom Waits until I started listening, and now I appear to be in the minority for liking him.

He's the kinda guy I like but I can see why others wouldn't like him, although Tom's argument that his voice is fake seems kinda weird and immaterial. I thought changing your appearance in order to make yourself more entertaining/compelling/whatever was the point of art or entertainment. For Tom to complain about a musician changing his appearance from "real life" in light of the recent Bowie obsession seems REALLY strange and ironic to me, but whatever. I'm not trying to change anyone's mind, I just like arguing about stuff like this because I'm a nerd.

I am with you on the Waits train.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TwoSheds on November 11, 2010, 06:59:52 AM
The Ballad of El Gouda
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 11, 2010, 09:41:17 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 10, 2010, 08:20:44 PM

What's really strange is that I'd never really heard of anyone NOT liking Tom Waits until I started listening, and now I appear to be in the minority for liking him.

He's the kinda guy I like but I can see why others wouldn't like him, although Tom's argument that his voice is fake seems kinda weird and immaterial. I thought changing your appearance in order to make yourself more entertaining/compelling/whatever was the point of art or entertainment. For Tom to complain about a musician changing his appearance from "real life" in light of the recent Bowie obsession seems REALLY strange and ironic to me, but whatever. I'm not trying to change anyone's mind, I just like arguing about stuff like this because I'm a nerd.

I really like the way you've explained this & I think I see this in myself more with movies - like, if I bitch about movie A, saying it's not enough of this and too much of that, I'll think about movie B, which has a lot of the same things in it but I love it. I think it's like umami a little bit, and maybe what I was trying to reach for when I said "you're way on board" with something!

Oddly enough this came up recently when I saw Tom at the record fair. Since his Bowie fixation has kicked into overdrive, I brought up Velvet Goldmine and did he like that movie. He said something to the effect that yeah, it's been a while, I don't remember if I really loved it. I was describing things about it, and Tom goes, "I thought you liked it." I realized I was saying critical things. I do like it, but it's so over the top ridiculous I shouldn't. I mean, the movie posits that Oscar Wilde came from another planet and somewhere along the way he drops a weird green space brooch in some dank London alley that the (not) Bowie character picks up 75 years later or something. It is just crazy. However, I cannot stand Moulin Rouge. I can't make it past the first line of the first song. Know what I mean?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on November 11, 2010, 10:26:28 AM
Quote from: Chris L on November 10, 2010, 05:40:48 PM
Quote from: thom on November 10, 2010, 04:52:49 PM
VERY IMPORTANT to me:
A handful of months ago, Tom discussed attending a show for a band that hadn't played for a very long time. Tom played the album track and mimicked the WOOOO! yelling over it. WHAT WAS THAT BAND?

Unrest - "I Do Believe You Are Blushing"
THANKS!
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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 11, 2010, 12:26:13 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 11, 2010, 09:41:17 AM

I really like the way you've explained this & I think I see this in myself more with movies - like, if I bitch about movie A, saying it's not enough of this and too much of that, I'll think about movie B, which has a lot of the same things in it but I love it.

I do this same thing all the time. For instance, I'll complain that I hate the self-consciously quirky weirdness of Wes Anderson's movies and then find myself talking about how much I like Lost Highway a short time later.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 11, 2010, 12:57:06 PM
*Tom playing a record from the Vee-Chay Record Co.
*talking to the former tour guide from Philadelphia: "I have so many WaWa stories!"
*the thing with the Clark bar - a look into Mike's thought process (also later in the show speculating on what's in Mike's Netflix queue)
*"It's called 'anything'!" Tom's suggested alternate to the crabby old guy complaining about no free bookmarks (as a former bookstore employee this used to drive me crazy -- if we were out of the free ones, god would people have a fit. Also, when we had them people would take an inch high stack if you put too many out at once. Animals.)
*Georgio The Human Carpet - I'd never heard of this guy. Is there some kind of Smug Style Guide that all NYT reporters use? "Human carpeting is still a fairly wide-open market: Georgio knows of only one other person in New York doing a similar thing, a guy who calls himself Kevin Carpet."
*Audrey from brooklyn and her plans to take her architecture degree and go work on a farm: "why do we need all this money?"
*Wurster - "He's like the white Al Di Meola"
*Djurnin - not just "I made mayonnaise", but also the Heave ho bait line - "I thought maybe you and I would have a nice talk"
*referring to "Song #2" as "Woo Hoo"
*How do they depict the "a" word in 127 Hours? "I'm halfway there! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

Also Jon from Maplewood - what was the Bronson movie where he says "I thought it was pie!"? I didn't catch that ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 11, 2010, 01:35:26 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 11, 2010, 12:57:06 PM

Also Jon from Maplewood - what was the Bronson movie where he says "I thought it was pie!"? I didn't catch that ...


"Ten To Midnight."  A spectacular heap of garbage with some preposterous dialogue. 

There's another line in that movie that is a classic, but I could not mention it on the Best Show because it is serious terlet talk (It involves Bronson sweating the killer down at the precinct and confronting him with a "Montgomery Davies"-type device found in the killer's apartment).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 11, 2010, 01:42:47 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 11, 2010, 09:41:17 AM

I really like the way you've explained this & I think I see this in myself more with movies - like, if I bitch about movie A, saying it's not enough of this and too much of that, I'll think about movie B, which has a lot of the same things in it but I love it. I think it's like umami a little bit, and maybe what I was trying to reach for when I said "you're way on board" with something!

Oddly enough this came up recently when I saw Tom at the record fair. Since his Bowie fixation has kicked into overdrive, I brought up Velvet Goldmine and did he like that movie. He said something to the effect that yeah, it's been a while, I don't remember if I really loved it. I was describing things about it, and Tom goes, "I thought you liked it." I realized I was saying critical things. I do like it, but it's so over the top ridiculous I shouldn't. I mean, the movie posits that Oscar Wilde came from another planet and somewhere along the way he drops a weird green space brooch in some dank London alley that the (not) Bowie character picks up 75 years later or something. It is just crazy. However, I cannot stand Moulin Rouge. I can't make it past the first line of the first song. Know what I mean?

Speaking of Velvet Goldmine, I actually like Todd Hayne's other musical biopic I'm Not There more, which, after listening to the archives, I learned that Mr. Scharpling hated.  My main complaint with Velvet Goldmine?  Although the main character isn't technically him, I still think that he's an unfair representation of David Bowie.  Sure, Bowie might've been a diva who scorched or left behind some people, but he was a rock star and name a rock star of Bowie's caliber who hasn't.  Also--  sure, what he did in the 80s wasn't as artistically sound as what he did in the 70s, but representing Bowie's commercial turn in the 80s as something akin to a shape-shifted Orwellian nightmare is over-the-top.  It's as if Todd Haynes was dramatizing his own feelings about Bowie "selling out" more than anything else.  (But that negative criticism of mine could certainly be seen as something interesting about the film.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 11, 2010, 02:37:10 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 11, 2010, 01:42:47 PM
It's as if Todd Haynes was dramatizing his own feelings about Bowie  "selling out" more than anything else.  (But that negative criticism of mine could certainly be seen as something interesting about the film.)

I think you got pretty much what the whole movie is ... basically it's Todd Haynes' swoonie loonie toonie MASH note to Bowie and Glam, which is why the thing kinda works and doesn't work at the very same time. He actually glams up the history of glam. It's like GlamGlam.  It's sort of ridiculous.

Now I want to see it again.

Still haven't seen I'm Not There. Never been a big Bob Dylan fan, really - I dutifully bought a few of the 5 star albums and all, but I don't really dig it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 11, 2010, 02:43:21 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 11, 2010, 02:37:10 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 11, 2010, 01:42:47 PM
It's as if Todd Haynes was dramatizing his own feelings about Bowie  "selling out" more than anything else.  (But that negative criticism of mine could certainly be seen as something interesting about the film.)

I think you got pretty much what the whole movie is ... basically it's Todd Haynes' swoonie loonie toonie MASH note to Bowie and Glam, which is why the thing kinda works and doesn't work at the very same time. He actually glams up the history of glam. It's like GlamGlam.  It's sort of ridiculous.


I love Velvet Goldmine, possibly because it is so crazy.  I think starting a film with an infant Oscar Wilde dropping out of a spaceship is probably the best possible way a film can start.

It is my wife's favorite movie of all time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on November 11, 2010, 02:51:08 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on November 11, 2010, 02:43:21 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 11, 2010, 02:37:10 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 11, 2010, 01:42:47 PM
It's as if Todd Haynes was dramatizing his own feelings about Bowie  "selling out" more than anything else.  (But that negative criticism of mine could certainly be seen as something interesting about the film.)

I think you got pretty much what the whole movie is ... basically it's Todd Haynes' swoonie loonie toonie MASH note to Bowie and Glam, which is why the thing kinda works and doesn't work at the very same time. He actually glams up the history of glam. It's like GlamGlam.  It's sort of ridiculous.


I love Velvet Goldmine, possibly because it is so crazy.  I think starting a film with an infant Oscar Wilde dropping out of a spaceship is probably the best possible way a film can start.

It is my wife's favorite movie of all time.

My wife likes the parts where Ewen McGregor is nekkid. No fooling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on November 11, 2010, 02:56:40 PM
"I made mayonnaise."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 11, 2010, 03:00:36 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 11, 2010, 02:37:10 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 11, 2010, 01:42:47 PM
It's as if Todd Haynes was dramatizing his own feelings about Bowie  "selling out" more than anything else.  (But that negative criticism of mine could certainly be seen as something interesting about the film.)

I think you got pretty much what the whole movie is ... basically it's Todd Haynes' swoonie loonie toonie MASH note to Bowie and Glam, which is why the thing kinda works and doesn't work at the very same time. He actually glams up the history of glam. It's like GlamGlam.  It's sort of ridiculous.

Now I want to see it again.

Still haven't seen I'm Not There. Never been a big Bob Dylan fan, really - I dutifully bought a few of the 5 star albums and all, but I don't really dig it.

That's how I feel about I'm Not There:  like Ken Russell made movies about classical composers that lacked fidelity and had a whole lot of invention, IMT is Haynes's filtering of the Dylan mythos.  I think that's one of the key reasons why the movie is polarizing:  it's not really a movie about Bob Dylan.  It's a movie about Todd Haynes's feelings about Bob Dylan.  And I give credit to him for doing his own interpretation of a huge figure like Dylan;  that takes some pretentious balls for one to do.  And the movie probably works better for a Todd Haynes fan than for a Bob Dylan fan.

For instance:  I have a film-buff friend who dislikes Dylan but loved I'm Not There because of its filmmaking.  And I'm more of an admirer of Bowie than Dylan but again I like IMT more than VG.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 11, 2010, 03:20:27 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on November 11, 2010, 02:51:08 PM
My wife likes the parts where Ewen McGregor is nekkid. No fooling.

This could be any of his movies*.



*Exception: any film directed by George Lucas
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 11, 2010, 03:24:23 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 11, 2010, 03:20:27 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on November 11, 2010, 02:51:08 PM
My wife likes the parts where Ewen McGregor is nekkid. No fooling.

This could be any of his movies*.



*Exception: any film directed by George Lucas

As my girlfriend once said "that Ewan McGregor just likes to whip ** out whenever he can."  Lightsabers included.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 11, 2010, 03:26:00 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 11, 2010, 03:24:23 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 11, 2010, 03:20:27 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on November 11, 2010, 02:51:08 PM
My wife likes the parts where Ewen McGregor is nekkid. No fooling.

This could be any of his movies*.



*Exception: any film directed by George Lucas

As my girlfriend once said "that Ewan McGregor just likes to whip ** out whenever he can."  Lightsabers included.

I think it's mandatory in Peter Greenaway movies.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 11, 2010, 03:46:57 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 10, 2010, 08:20:44 PM
He's the kinda guy I like but I can see why others wouldn't like him, although Tom's argument that his voice is fake seems kinda weird and immaterial. I thought changing your appearance in order to make yourself more entertaining/compelling/whatever was the point of art or entertainment. For Tom to complain about a musician changing his appearance from "real life" in light of the recent Bowie obsession seems REALLY strange and ironic to me, but whatever. I'm not trying to change anyone's mind, I just like arguing about stuff like this because I'm a nerd.

This is brilliant, but the answer to it will always be "Yeah, but X adopts a persona that I like while Y doesn't." In matters of taste it's just damn near impossible to convince anyone that they're guilty of a double standard. What's really ironic here is that it actually seems the offstage Waits really is a lot like what you see when he's performing.  At least he never seems to let that persona slip, in interviews, documentary evidence, stories told about him, etc.  What his family sees is another matter, I'm sure.

I absolutely love him.  He's a songwriting, arranging, and performing genius, and also the funniest man in popular music.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 11, 2010, 04:28:23 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 11, 2010, 03:20:27 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on November 11, 2010, 02:51:08 PM
My wife likes the parts where Ewen McGregor is nekkid. No fooling.

This could be any of his movies*.



*Exception: any film directed by George Lucas

Mr. Lucas might want to make use of this asset in his next Star Wars entry.  Couldn't hurt.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 11, 2010, 04:44:19 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 10, 2010, 08:20:44 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 10, 2010, 02:49:22 PM
Now Tom Waits ... I dunno. I don't think I hate him necessarily, more like I'm not interested in him. Even when I liked him a long time ago, I don't think I loved him.

What's really strange is that I'd never really heard of anyone NOT liking Tom Waits until I started listening, and now I appear to be in the minority for liking him.

He's the kinda guy I like but I can see why others wouldn't like him, although Tom's argument that his voice is fake seems kinda weird and immaterial. I thought changing your appearance in order to make yourself more entertaining/compelling/whatever was the point of art or entertainment. For Tom to complain about a musician changing his appearance from "real life" in light of the recent Bowie obsession seems REALLY strange and ironic to me, but whatever. I'm not trying to change anyone's mind, I just like arguing about stuff like this because I'm a nerd.

Kind of reminds me of Aimee Mann's story about bob Dylan claiming he hated songs that tell stories...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on November 11, 2010, 05:21:16 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 10, 2010, 08:20:44 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 10, 2010, 02:49:22 PM
Now Tom Waits ... I dunno. I don't think I hate him necessarily, more like I'm not interested in him. Even when I liked him a long time ago, I don't think I loved him.

What's really strange is that I'd never really heard of anyone NOT liking Tom Waits until I started listening, and now I appear to be in the minority for liking him.

He's the kinda guy I like but I can see why others wouldn't like him, although Tom's argument that his voice is fake seems kinda weird and immaterial. I thought changing your appearance in order to make yourself more entertaining/compelling/whatever was the point of art or entertainment. For Tom to complain about a musician changing his appearance from "real life" in light of the recent Bowie obsession seems REALLY strange and ironic to me, but whatever. I'm not trying to change anyone's mind, I just like arguing about stuff like this because I'm a nerd.

I pretty much agree with this.  I think Swordfishtrombones through Bone Machine is an incredible run of albums.  However, I re-watched the tres 80s Waits concert film, BIG TIME, on Netflix Instant recently and thought it really amplified the embarassing aspects of his schtick.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 11, 2010, 05:34:33 PM
You know, I hold a grudge against that movie.  I saw him on that tour and it was amazing.  It's nice that somebody tried to document it, but that guy did a lousy job. The concert had a completely different feeling, because it was the work of a real band, a top-notch one with a charismatic front man.  The film consistently ignores the band, holding close-ups on Waits for the entire duration of songs, actually cutting away from the stage for some dumb fictionalized schtick while Ribot or whoever is doing a crucial solo.

I've seen Waits probably 15-16 times and he's never been less than fantastic.  Probably the worst performance I've ever seen by him was...well, the one in BIG TIME.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hotmessization on November 11, 2010, 10:26:39 PM
For some strange reason, the "I made mayonnaise" reminded me of the Aunt Martha's Old Fashioned Salad Dressing episode of I Love Lucy.

Being only 22, this baffles me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 11, 2010, 10:28:51 PM
Quote from: glorenzow on November 09, 2010, 02:14:24 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on November 08, 2010, 05:31:48 PM
... because I kinda miss Milo's calls.

I do too. And I wondered the same. Milo coming back?

I have reason to believe that Milo is gone for a few years.

Of course, now that I have stated this, he will probably call next week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on November 12, 2010, 08:58:37 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on November 11, 2010, 10:28:51 PM
Quote from: glorenzow on November 09, 2010, 02:14:24 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on November 08, 2010, 05:31:48 PM
... because I kinda miss Milo's calls.

I do too. And I wondered the same. Milo coming back?

I have reason to believe that Milo is gone for a few years.

Of course, now that I have stated this, he will probably call next week.

Wasn't Milo grounded?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 12, 2010, 10:13:11 AM
Quote from: mahgeetah on November 12, 2010, 08:58:37 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on November 11, 2010, 10:28:51 PM
Quote from: glorenzow on November 09, 2010, 02:14:24 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on November 08, 2010, 05:31:48 PM
... because I kinda miss Milo's calls.

I do too. And I wondered the same. Milo coming back?

I have reason to believe that Milo is gone for a few years.

Of course, now that I have stated this, he will probably call next week.

Wasn't Milo grounded?

For a short time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 12, 2010, 11:58:36 AM
Tom threatening to beat up the Zodiac killer.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 12, 2010, 12:00:11 PM
"How do you think I should handle bad callers, Billy?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on November 12, 2010, 12:19:08 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on November 12, 2010, 11:58:36 AM
Tom threatening to beat up the Zodiac killer.

Probably my favorite moment in all of 2010 on The Best Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on November 12, 2010, 01:16:54 PM
- Hearing about the teenage Mike's trip to see The Wall. A Pink Floyd cake by his friend's aunt? Insane.
- "I think you should work on the farm."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on November 12, 2010, 01:23:02 PM
Tom threatening the zodiac killer.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on November 12, 2010, 01:49:09 PM
I loved Tom's entire conversation with Pat from Toronto but my favorite was him bursting into "Young Canadians" at the same time Pat revealed he was calling because of 127 hours. Pretty good timing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 12, 2010, 03:17:33 PM
Could someone point me to the minute/second mark in this week's archived show (not podcast) where I can find the "made mayonnaise" comment?  I had to jump around in the show this week and I think I missed it.

Thanks,
Jon
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 12, 2010, 03:44:30 PM
You know what I didn't like? When Tom asked O'Neil from Orlando what color the tile in his room was, he said "doo doo brown". 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 12, 2010, 03:50:23 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 12, 2010, 03:44:30 PM
You know what I didn't like? When Tom asked O'Neil from Orlando what color the tile in his room was, he said "doo doo brown".

That makes two Best Show callers from Florida who are partial to that phrase.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 12, 2010, 03:57:44 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on November 12, 2010, 03:50:23 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 12, 2010, 03:44:30 PM
You know what I didn't like? When Tom asked O'Neil from Orlando what color the tile in his room was, he said "doo doo brown".

That makes two Best Show callers from Florida who are partial to that phrase.

Wow, I must've missed the first caller - who was that?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on November 12, 2010, 05:01:24 PM
127 Hours was really good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 12, 2010, 05:02:58 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 12, 2010, 03:57:44 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on November 12, 2010, 03:50:23 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 12, 2010, 03:44:30 PM
You know what I didn't like? When Tom asked O'Neil from Orlando what color the tile in his room was, he said "doo doo brown".

That makes two Best Show callers from Florida who are partial to that phrase.

Wow, I must've missed the first caller - who was that?

Sorry. I was referring to Uncle Luke. He once penned the lyrics "doo doo brown."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jendawnb on November 12, 2010, 06:04:48 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on November 12, 2010, 03:17:33 PM
Could someone point me to the minute/second mark in this week's archived show (not podcast) where I can find the "made mayonnaise" comment?  I had to jump around in the show this week and I think I missed it.

Thanks,
Jon

On the podcast (sorry), Jdrnninen calls at 1:13:29 (1:32:05 from the end, which must correlate w/the archive -?) and rapidly self-destructs to the best-ever "I made mayonnaise" circa 1:14:40 (1:30:54 from the end).  Even though you know precisely when it's coming, it will still startle you.  In the best way.

Thank you for facilitating me listening to it 87 times to get the timing down,
jen in cleveland
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 12, 2010, 06:28:34 PM
I missed this somehow 1st time around - Tom improving Young Canadians lyrics ... something about "Ain't there one damn Rush song that can make me break down & cry"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lpme on November 13, 2010, 12:02:35 AM
-O'Neil having to switch rooms because his dirty shoes are ruining the carpet.  What does this guy do for a living?  Maybe it is all the pine tar and tobacco spit from the dugouts, he plays for the Rangers I think, he kept talking about how "we" were in the World Series.

-About 8-10 years ago I was obsessed with Tom Waits.  I listened to him pretty much every second of the day for a handful of years.  I dated 2 girls during that time period and they both hated him.  The next girl I met loved him, and I married her.  Turns out both those other girls are huge Tom Waits fans now
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: patfromlansing on November 13, 2010, 10:08:13 AM
I had no idea that Archie Bunker was executed at the end of the show.    I guess TVLand never shows those episodes.     I have learned so much from this show!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Professor Mudd on November 13, 2010, 04:29:17 PM
Quote from: Julie on November 12, 2010, 01:23:02 PM
Tom threatening the zodiac killer.

I was laughing so hard I lost my ability to speak.

I still lose it just thinking about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on November 14, 2010, 12:13:25 AM
"Clark Bar" 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 14, 2010, 09:20:53 AM
Quote from: jendawn on November 12, 2010, 06:04:48 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on November 12, 2010, 03:17:33 PM
Could someone point me to the minute/second mark in this week's archived show (not podcast) where I can find the "made mayonnaise" comment?  I had to jump around in the show this week and I think I missed it.

Thanks,
Jon

On the podcast (sorry), Jdrnninen calls at 1:13:29 (1:32:05 from the end, which must correlate w/the archive -?) and rapidly self-destructs to the best-ever "I made mayonnaise" circa 1:14:40 (1:30:54 from the end).  Even though you know precisely when it's coming, it will still startle you.  In the best way.

Thank you for facilitating me listening to it 87 times to get the timing down,
jen in cleveland

Thank you!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 14, 2010, 09:22:50 AM
I love it when Tom gets all petulant about something that's really his own construct as much as anything.  Example: muttering about the Necco/Clark Bar company making "old people's candy"--"and old people can't even eat that stuff!  Mary Janes? Those'll rip their dentures right out of their gums!"  I mean, Tom's the one who called it old people's candy, it's not like the company is marketing it to geezers.

Plus: Gold star to John from Los Angeles for "Pursuant to what you were saying about Clark Bars..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on November 14, 2010, 09:30:06 AM
I'm a month behind, but: Bathroom Boy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jendawnb on November 14, 2010, 10:09:40 AM
Quote from: Professor Mudd on November 13, 2010, 04:29:17 PM
Quote from: Julie on November 12, 2010, 01:23:02 PM
Tom threatening the zodiac killer.

I was laughing so hard I lost my ability to speak.

I still lose it just thinking about it.

The way it started as musing about his Netflix queue, then Tom casually segued with, "This is another thing ..." killed me. 

     Tom: "There's nothing to say after I've threatened to punch out the Zodiac Killer, is there?"

     Caller: "No ... I ... can't."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on November 14, 2010, 01:13:29 PM
I'd like to hear more about the Shout! Network series "I Shouldn't Be Dead." 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LaurenNicole on November 14, 2010, 05:42:21 PM
i'm always a bit shocked by Tom's anti-Waits remarks, i know he's an acquired taste, and a lot of his stuff is questionable, but how can you not love a song as wonderful as this....????
Tom Waits - Bottom of the World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMP9e3cqKns#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 15, 2010, 07:53:19 AM
I don't even think much of his stuff is questionable.  He even provided the Ramones with their last great coup, "I Don't Wanna Grow Up."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 15, 2010, 09:13:00 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 15, 2010, 07:53:19 AM
I don't even think much of his stuff is questionable.  He even provided the Ramones with their last great coup, "I Don't Wanna Grow Up."
Excellent point, Nudie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: davidgoeschatting on November 15, 2010, 09:50:24 AM
"Oh, and Tom...?"
"Yeah?"
"That mootzarella..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on November 15, 2010, 11:37:07 AM
I like Tom Waits, he has some great songs, but that plink-plonk stuff on albums like Mule Variations is just terrible.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on November 15, 2010, 02:53:13 PM
Quote from: yesno on November 15, 2010, 11:37:07 AM
I like Tom Waits, he has some great songs, but that plink-plonk stuff on albums like Mule Variations is just terrible.
Me: Tom Waits writes great songs and then makes them sound terrible by using the instruments STOMP uses. I'd like to hear a real band back him.
Them: That's not what Tom Waits does, though.
Me: Shut up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kevin_ on November 16, 2010, 03:20:44 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on November 12, 2010, 11:58:36 AM
Tom threatening to beat up the Zodiac killer.

Also when he immediately imitated that dude's voice.

Tom is always in tip top form when he has an in studio guest to entertain.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on November 16, 2010, 05:20:57 PM
I missed my chance to call in and ask Tom how much he would have to be paid to see "The Capitol Steps".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 16, 2010, 05:36:28 PM
Quote from: NJL on November 16, 2010, 05:20:57 PM
I missed my chance to call in and ask Tom how much he would have to be paid to see "The Capitol Steps".

Oh, man ... that one might be worth calling in again tonight.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on November 16, 2010, 06:28:38 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 16, 2010, 05:36:28 PM
Quote from: NJL on November 16, 2010, 05:20:57 PM
I missed my chance to call in and ask Tom how much he would have to be paid to see "The Capitol Steps".

Oh, man ... that one might be worth calling in again tonight.

Seconded. I would donate to my local NPR affiliate if they promise to never air any concerts from the Capitol Steps and also Prairie Home Companion.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on November 16, 2010, 10:06:01 PM
nobody bothered anybody, right Spike???

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWcFwwU4Qro&feature=player_embedded#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 16, 2010, 10:19:05 PM
Street Tuff and the BLEEPhouse Ratz

(I hope they play Funnel Cake Row.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 16, 2010, 10:26:23 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 16, 2010, 05:36:28 PM
Quote from: NJL on November 16, 2010, 05:20:57 PM
I missed my chance to call in and ask Tom how much he would have to be paid to see "The Capitol Steps".

Oh, man ... that one might be worth calling in again tonight.

I was going to ask how much he would require to accept the job of janitor at The Shank, but I didn't want to be another dude calling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dicebourbon on November 17, 2010, 01:59:34 AM
It's such a funny coincidence that Tom mentioned the Hoodoo Gurus tonight, because I was going to ask him what he thought of their song "Gene Hackman", since he talked a little about him with Ken Plume.

I was not going to call and ask him because that would make for terrible radio.

And I decided against emailing him about it because it's a pretty boring email and it's asking something of him, which might drive him crazy.

So instead it's this boring post.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 17, 2010, 07:51:26 AM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on November 16, 2010, 10:06:01 PM
nobody bothered anybody, right Spike???


I know - this is one of the dumbest things long-time New Yorkers do, complain that something has gone downhill and it should be restored to its former blah blah blah, forgetting that this is pretty much always going on in this city (and all cities). I mean, we could go back to this:

(http://www.shorpy.com/files/images/4a06899a.preview.jpg)

Although Spike seems to want it to be like Travis Bickle's old stomping grounds or something.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on November 17, 2010, 09:01:13 AM
Quote from: dicebourbon on November 17, 2010, 01:59:34 AM
And I decided against emailing him about it because it's a pretty boring email and it's asking something of him, which might drive him crazy.

I obvs can't speak for Tom, but I don't think a simple question that can be answered in a couple of sentences would bother Tom. You want to ask him what he thinks of a band's song. You're not asking him to read a script.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dicebourbon on November 17, 2010, 09:45:05 AM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on November 17, 2010, 09:01:13 AM
Quote from: dicebourbon on November 17, 2010, 01:59:34 AM
And I decided against emailing him about it because it's a pretty boring email and it's asking something of him, which might drive him crazy.

I obvs can't speak for Tom, but I don't think a simple question that can be answered in a couple of sentences would bother Tom. You want to ask him what he thinks of a band's song. You're not asking him to read a script.

Good point.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on November 17, 2010, 02:30:57 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 17, 2010, 07:51:26 AM
I know - this is one of the dumbest things long-time New Yorkers do, complain that something has gone downhill and it should be restored to its former blah blah blah, forgetting that this is pretty much always going on in this city (and all cities).

All Spike does is do the dumbest things long-time New Yorkers do (and that's not a shot at NY - I love it there.) I give him credit for not falling back on his go-to moves of politics and the prevalence of reality television, but is it really that tough to find adult establishments around the Times Square area? What a weirdo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 17, 2010, 03:33:47 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on November 17, 2010, 02:30:57 PM
but is it really that tough to find adult establishments around the Times Square area? What a weirdo.

No it isn't - they just made the M&M and Snapple signs bigger.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 17, 2010, 03:57:17 PM
I think my favorite moments were two of Tom's faux vindictive acts - one when he threatened to drop a FOTwa on Kirkman, and two when he shut everyone's mikes off because the ladies started an impromptu karaoke rendition of "Photograph".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on November 17, 2010, 04:02:14 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 17, 2010, 03:33:47 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on November 17, 2010, 02:30:57 PM
but is it really that tough to find adult establishments around the Times Square area? What a weirdo.

No it isn't - they just made the M&M and Snapple signs bigger.

I'm always amazed when people get angry that everything in life isn't exactly to their liking. Spike needs to realize that there's enough disgusting porn theaters and Pop Tart Museums for everyone.

On a side note, Christina, I just wanted to say that the time you got Tom and PFT going off on that Robert Evans tangent is one of my favorite Best Show moments ever. Background truly is foreground. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 17, 2010, 04:22:00 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on November 17, 2010, 04:02:14 PM
I'm always amazed when people get angry that everything in life isn't exactly to their liking. Spike needs to realize that there's enough disgusting porn theaters and Pop Tart Museums for everyone.

I'm on 56th, right above Times square, & I think there are at least 2 titty bars about 4 blocks away. You don't notice them right away because there is a GIANT sign of P Diddy advertising vodka taking up your entire field of vision. It's like IMAX, your neck muscles just lock in place.

Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on November 17, 2010, 04:02:14 PM
On a side note, Christina, I just wanted to say that the time you got Tom and PFT going off on that Robert Evans tangent is one of my favorite Best Show moments ever. Background truly is foreground.

Aw, cut it out! Seriously, I love Robert Evans imitations so much that if I ever get a chance to call in when Patton's on I'll figure out a way to get him to do his version too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on November 17, 2010, 05:13:56 PM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on November 16, 2010, 10:06:01 PM
nobody bothered anybody, right Spike???

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWcFwwU4Qro&feature=player_embedded#)
I think this is my new biggest fear.

Great PBR call. "I don't know who put this cape on this mouse."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on November 17, 2010, 05:56:50 PM
Got to listen to the last half of the show at work today. The PBR call and the Guitar Heaven skewering are both great. I love how it's so obvious Santana is just picking songs from various incarnations of Guitar/Band Hero.

You can probably guess my worst moment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on November 17, 2010, 07:30:13 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on November 17, 2010, 05:56:50 PM
Got to listen to the last half of the show at work today. The PBR call and the Guitar Heaven skewering are both great. I love how it's so obvious Santana is just picking songs from various incarnations of Guitar/Band Hero.

You just wait on that Santana record. When it gets reissued in 2025, Pitchfork is going to rate it a 9.7. Slightly better than Darkness at the Edge of Town, but not as good as Pinkerton.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on November 17, 2010, 10:24:50 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on November 17, 2010, 07:30:13 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on November 17, 2010, 05:56:50 PM
Got to listen to the last half of the show at work today. The PBR call and the Guitar Heaven skewering are both great. I love how it's so obvious Santana is just picking songs from various incarnations of Guitar/Band Hero.

You just wait on that Santana record. When it gets reissued in 2025, Pitchfork is going to rate it a 9.7.

Over my dead body.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 18, 2010, 12:43:30 AM
Four words:  mouse with a cape on.  Talk about a great ad-lib.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on November 18, 2010, 06:58:34 AM
RE: One Foot In The Grave - it is a classic sitcom, swiss guy didn't explain it very well - however, US viewers may only be familiar with the saccharine, point-missing US remake called, er, COSBY. I suppose the set up of a grumpy guy railing at the modern world could be compared to lots of things, most recently Curb Your Enthusiasm, but the show is written with genuine anger, with Victor becoming a proxy for our own disenchantment with Thatcher's Britain.

It is significant for including deeply disturbing material, within a cosy, studio-set, sunday evening sitcom - kind of like season 5 of Archie Bunker's Place! An example of this would be the episode 'who will buy?' One Foot in the Grave - Who Will Buy? (1/3) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4alLbXx0fA#)
In the episode, a sub-plot involves Victor's wife befriending a lonely blind man who is repeatedly burgled. He lives in hope of a letter from his son in Australia, and ask's Margaret to read him one, which turns out to be junk mail. At the end of the episode, the man dies following another burglary, and the coda to the epsiode reveals that he spent the money he had put aside for improving security on toys for his absent grandchildren.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on November 18, 2010, 10:18:20 AM
Quote from: JBillington on November 18, 2010, 06:58:34 AM
In the episode, a sub-plot involves Victor's wife befriending a lonely blind man who is repeatedly burgled. He lives in hope of a letter from his son in Australia, and ask's Margaret to read him one, which turns out to be junk mail. At the end of the episode, the man dies following another burglary, and the coda to the epsiode reveals that he spent the money he had put aside for improving security on toys for his absent grandchildren.

FUCK.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on November 18, 2010, 01:47:27 PM
That's the most depressing thing I ever heard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on November 18, 2010, 07:56:58 PM
"Oops." - Philly Boy Roy
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 18, 2010, 08:11:51 PM
The theme song for 'One Foot in the Grave' was written and performed by Eric Idle - so you KNOW it's awesome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 18, 2010, 11:02:17 PM
Quote from: Martin on November 18, 2010, 01:47:27 PM
That's the most depressing thing I ever heard.

Ben Kharakh's call about the bumper sticker is a close second. Worst moment of the show for me (and I type this as a Kharakh fan.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on November 19, 2010, 05:24:47 AM
In Tales of Terror, they get a huge laugh from revealing that a guys wife has hung herself. It occurs about 8.10 into this clip, though its probably worth watching the whole episode.

One Foot in the Grave Tales of Terror S6 Ep2 Part3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lEIGGNZnn4#ws)

The series as a whole ends with Victor being run over by a hit-and-run driver and Margaret possibly poisoning his killer.

The problem is, taken out of context, this all sounds unbearably grim, but the show is a riot. The 'dark' material is always mixed in with the comedy and normally results in a laugh anyway - there are no 'very special episodes'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on November 19, 2010, 05:29:03 AM
Quote from: samir on November 18, 2010, 08:11:51 PM
The theme song for 'One Foot in the Grave' was written and performed by Eric Idle - so you KNOW it's awesome.

Yes, and he appears in at least one episode.

By the way, I wasn't joking about Cosby. The series called Cosby (1996-2000) is a remake of this. I have never seen a full epsiode, but I've seen excerpts on documentaries about OFITG which always emphasise how soppy the remake is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 19, 2010, 10:57:53 AM
Quote from: AgentFresh on November 18, 2010, 11:02:17 PM
Quote from: Martin on November 18, 2010, 01:47:27 PM
That's the most depressing thing I ever heard.

Ben Kharakh's call about the bumper sticker is a close second. Worst moment of the show for me (and I type this as a Kharakh fan.)

I still don't understand the bumper sticker, either.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pregnant Pause on November 19, 2010, 11:34:35 AM
PBR saying "meet-cute"

Also, I'd be on board if Sparkie Pop was in studio every week.  Haivng people in the background makes the show seem more like a party, gives it a George Lopez feel. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on November 19, 2010, 12:38:48 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 19, 2010, 10:57:53 AM

I still don't understand the bumper sticker, either.

I think it said "My daughter was killed by an uninstructed teenage driver." (I was exhausted on Tuesday night from staying up all night Sunday and waking up early Tuesday, so my memory seemed off.) When I first saw the sticker, I thought, "A bumper is a terrible place to eulogize someone." "Yeah, in loving memory, right next to the, 'What, ya got meatballs for eyes?,' " When I said the sticker outloud, I thought, "Wait; is that sticker saying the daughter is the uninstructed teenage driver and she's going to kill herself because she doesn't know how to drive?" That would be a terrible joke bumper sticker! It had a coptic cross on it, though, and another sticker right next to it that said, "In loving memory of Jennifer Burke." So it's not a joke; it's just an awful sticker. Then I started thinking about what it was like to have that printed. And theeeen! Someone told me that 13 year olds sometimes just take cars out and drive?! What?! So it's a PSA?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on November 19, 2010, 12:46:35 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on November 19, 2010, 12:38:48 PM
And theeeen! Someone told me that 13 year olds sometimes just take cars out and drive?! What?!

It's fun to do bad things.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on November 19, 2010, 01:03:08 PM
I thought it was like when people get rear window decals that say RIP CARLOS in weird Ed Hardy letters. Which, again, is a terrible format for a eulogy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on November 19, 2010, 02:36:34 PM
Loved the Prime Minister Peter Garrett impersonation ...

(http://www.best-horror-movies.com/images/Hills-have-eyes-movie-poster-small.jpg)

(http://nobby007.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/peter-garrett-politician.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on November 19, 2010, 03:59:21 PM
For those of you who are not already my facebook friends - this is the sign/sticker I was talking about.


(http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a422/badgrammer2/StopFatherlessness-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 19, 2010, 04:02:33 PM
I still don't get the coptic cross tie in. I even googled 'coptic cross'.

I also don't get the 'don't move firewood - it bugs me!' bumper stickers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on November 20, 2010, 08:06:50 AM
The Winner, and JW almost losing it while describing The Winner.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on November 20, 2010, 11:00:50 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 19, 2010, 04:02:33 PM
I still don't get the coptic cross tie in. I even googled 'coptic cross'.

I assumed it meant they belonged to the coptic church.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 20, 2010, 04:49:07 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on November 20, 2010, 11:00:50 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 19, 2010, 04:02:33 PM
I still don't get the coptic cross tie in. I even googled 'coptic cross'.

I assumed it meant they belonged to the coptic church.

Sure, but what does that has to do with student drivers?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on November 20, 2010, 05:27:25 PM
My take is that the daughter or her family, at the very least, belongs to the coptic church. But I am still confused. So the daughter was killed by a 13-year-old? Or by a bad driver? But if it was an accident, why would you make such a weird bumper sticker? It seems bizarre to write, "My daughter was killed by a car," on the bumper of a car.

Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 20, 2010, 04:49:07 PM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on November 20, 2010, 11:00:50 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 19, 2010, 04:02:33 PM
I still don't get the coptic cross tie in. I even googled 'coptic cross'.

I assumed it meant they belonged to the coptic church.

Sure, but what does that has to do with student drivers?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on November 21, 2010, 12:32:31 AM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on November 20, 2010, 05:27:25 PM
My take is that the daughter or her family, at the very least, belongs to the coptic church. But I am still confused. So the daughter was killed by a 13-year-old? Or by a bad driver? But if it was an accident, why would you make such a weird bumper sticker? It seems bizarre to write, "My daughter was killed by a car," on the bumper of a car.

She could have been in the car with another teenager who was driving, as a passenger or in the back seat. You could always check the city's obituaries.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 21, 2010, 10:34:19 AM
I think mourning is a good reason to cut someone some slack on their aesthetic choices. May Jennifer Burke rest in peace.

* * *

So, anyway, I think we're supposed to be having fun here. A mouse...WITH A CAPE!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on November 21, 2010, 11:43:37 AM
Quote from: AgentFresh on November 21, 2010, 10:34:19 AM
I think mourning is a good reason to cut someone some slack on their aesthetic choices. May Jennifer Burke rest in peace.


"I'm too upset to think! Just print these in nine by four and make sure they're weather resistant!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on November 21, 2010, 02:53:56 PM
Wasn't crazy about the mangling of one of the greatest songs ever recorded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on November 21, 2010, 03:33:06 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on November 21, 2010, 02:53:56 PM
Wasn't crazy about the mangling of one of the greatest songs ever recorded.

"Beds Are Burning?" Tough crowd.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 21, 2010, 05:59:58 PM
We should call in this Tuesday and try to clear up the Coptic bumper sticker.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on November 21, 2010, 06:06:16 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 21, 2010, 05:59:58 PM
We should call in this Tuesday and try to clear up the Coptic bumper sticker.

Should we?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex_from_the_woods on November 22, 2010, 10:54:14 AM
Quote from: Chris L on November 21, 2010, 03:33:06 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on November 21, 2010, 02:53:56 PM
Wasn't crazy about the mangling of one of the greatest songs ever recorded.

"Beds Are Burning?" Tough crowd.


He's  GOT to mean Under Pressure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 22, 2010, 11:57:13 AM
Quote from: Keith Whitener on November 21, 2010, 06:06:16 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 21, 2010, 05:59:58 PM
We should call in this Tuesday and try to clear up the Coptic bumper sticker.

Should we?

I don't know - I've listened to the show, and I know what the general tone is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Litiot on November 22, 2010, 02:25:24 PM
the gourds!!! they do a great cover of ziggy stardust on an album called shinebox, yet that's really not a good introduction to the band.

they run deep, but this might work: http://www.archive.org/details/gds2004-01-01.BoB (http://www.archive.org/details/gds2004-01-01.BoB)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex_from_the_woods on November 22, 2010, 07:49:55 PM
Does anybody know a barbershop that can cut my hair into the "Winner"?



Love,
Fabio
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 22, 2010, 10:33:07 PM
Ziggy Stardust was a pioneer of 'The Winner'

(http://playingspoons.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/ziggy-stardust.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on November 22, 2010, 11:26:21 PM
My favorite line of the show- Tom's description of community college- "Someone walks into the room and you can't tell whether it's a student, the teacher, or the janitor coming in to empty the trash barrel."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 23, 2010, 12:49:15 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on November 22, 2010, 11:26:21 PM
My favorite line of the show- Tom's description of community college- "Someone walks into the room and you can't tell whether it's a student, the teacher, or the janitor coming in to empty the trash barrel."

Painful
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on November 24, 2010, 07:37:11 AM
I'm going to have to say that last night is my current favorite show of the 2010 season. Tom sounded great and he wasn't even on a full week of sleep. It felt like the old days, including the Tim and Eric call.

At any rate, my favorite part was the second Spike call. I agree with Mike that it was the best one since Weirdos Exposed was exposed.

Oh, and per the request from Wes: Roach Coach (Kelly) 11/24/10 2 hours 25 min
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on November 24, 2010, 08:01:11 AM
Mike being Mike to the Roach Coach.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on November 24, 2010, 08:29:32 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on November 23, 2010, 12:49:15 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on November 22, 2010, 11:26:21 PM
My favorite line of the show- Tom's description of community college- "Someone walks into the room and you can't tell whether it's a student, the teacher, or the janitor coming in to empty the trash barrel."

Painful

Super painful. I was listening while GRADING PAPERS and it hit home.  Hard. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 24, 2010, 09:36:17 AM
The Human Carpet podcast.  I felt claustrophobic just listening to Tom's imagining of it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 24, 2010, 10:16:39 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on November 24, 2010, 09:36:17 AM
The Human Carpet podcast.  I felt claustrophobic just listening to Tom's imagining of it.

Wait! We have a tie!

"That idiot from Offspring made a hot sauce."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on November 24, 2010, 11:55:56 AM
Also:

Tom: You know that's what all humans do right? Sleep and eat?
Spike: Yeah but they don't always get haircuts.

Touche!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on November 24, 2010, 12:34:28 PM
I feel as if the Roach Coach and I are kindred spirits.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ScottP on November 24, 2010, 12:57:28 PM
Not sure why, but Ben Kharakh asking Tom (in reference to his sore throat) "Are you using a lozenge or a spray for that?" made me giggle uncontrollably.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on November 24, 2010, 03:18:16 PM
My favorite part of the show would have to be the hypothetical Human Carpet podcast. I'm glad Marc Maron and Jimmy Pardo had to come into the carpet also for the podcast.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: glorenzow on November 24, 2010, 04:05:56 PM
-What are you doing for Thanksgiving, Fasner?

-Sick hamburger family. Everybody involved in this ad campaign should be ashamed of themselves. You look in the mirror on Thanksgiving. You hear me? You look in the mirror on Thanksgiving and you wonder what you did. What you did to spread that to America. Human hamburgers walking around.

-WHO CARES! It’s all hot! It’s hot. That’s the flavor. Cuz who knows anything about flavor better than the guy from the least flavorful band ever, Offspring.

-What are they keeping separated? Them from talent?

-Yeah … please don’t put hot sauce on your … medical condition.

-Who would you recommend, Payduh?

-Whoop-dee-damn-doo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on November 24, 2010, 08:46:56 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 24, 2010, 03:18:16 PM
My favorite part of the show would have to be the hypothetical Human Carpet podcast. I'm glad Marc Maron and Jimmy Pardo had to come into the carpet also for the podcast.

I think Marc Maron would find a way to shame the Human Carpet out of his own carpet.

What are you hiding from in here buddy? Let's dig deeper...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jendawnb on November 24, 2010, 08:53:42 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on November 24, 2010, 08:46:56 PM

I think Marc Maron would find a way to shame the Human Carpet out of his own carpet.

What are you hiding from in here buddy? Let's dig deeper...

"Welcome to the garage,* Human Carpet.  So ... are we okay?"

* in the episode where Mort returns the favor & has HC as a guest on WTF.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on November 25, 2010, 04:52:39 AM
I've just ordered the Santana album for a secret santa present - and I'd never had been aware of it if it wasn't for the best show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on November 26, 2010, 06:50:57 PM
Quote from: LaurenNicole on November 26, 2010, 05:35:21 PM
worst part: the Tim and Eric snoozefest, aren't those guys sposed to be comedians???  :-\

Ehheeee...
I think thats what they proved with that phonecall. Also they are optimized by haystack.com for maximum laughs per segment. You cannot deny haystack's data-mining.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on November 26, 2010, 07:34:10 PM
Tom's impromptu rendition of "Crazy" by Seal had me in stitches.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on November 27, 2010, 11:17:17 AM
From the November 9 show:

That whole Wurster call was one for the ages.  The white power jazz-rock combo.  Archie Bunker getting electrocuted in season 5 of Archie Bunker's place for murdering "Rocky Diamond."

Also, Tom's rants about free bookmarks, The Shank, and Starbucks.com being open 24 hours.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on November 27, 2010, 11:55:01 AM
Quote from: JBillington on November 25, 2010, 04:52:39 AM
I've just ordered the Santana album for a secret santa present - and I'd never had been aware of it if it wasn't for the best show.

Looks like I made the right choice not participating.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on November 27, 2010, 06:26:46 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on November 27, 2010, 11:55:01 AM
Quote from: JBillington on November 25, 2010, 04:52:39 AM
I've just ordered the Santana album for a secret santa present - and I'd never had been aware of it if it wasn't for the best show.

Looks like I made the right choice not participating.

Sorry, should have been clearer. not the FOT Secret Santa, my work Secret Santa.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on November 27, 2010, 07:28:54 PM
Quote from: JBillington on November 27, 2010, 06:26:46 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on November 27, 2010, 11:55:01 AM
Quote from: JBillington on November 25, 2010, 04:52:39 AM
I've just ordered the Santana album for a secret santa present - and I'd never had been aware of it if it wasn't for the best show.

Looks like I made the right choice not participating.

Sorry, should have been clearer. not the FOT Secret Santa, my work Secret Santa.

I actually figured that's what you meant. I'm an a-hole.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on November 30, 2010, 01:03:00 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on November 24, 2010, 08:46:56 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 24, 2010, 03:18:16 PM
My favorite part of the show would have to be the hypothetical Human Carpet podcast. I'm glad Marc Maron and Jimmy Pardo had to come into the carpet also for the podcast.

I think Marc Maron would find a way to shame the Human Carpet out of his own carpet.

What are you hiding from in here buddy? Let's dig deeper...


Marc Moron? Very interesting.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 30, 2010, 02:24:25 PM
not Mork Moron?

You should call and talk about the WikiLeaks thing tonight, Spike. Julian Assange is kind of a fish in the barrel name for you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 30, 2010, 11:24:42 PM
Tom calling the "Wild Wonderful Whites of West of Virginia" "The Hills Have Pills."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 30, 2010, 11:38:57 PM
Go, Milo, Go!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 01, 2010, 12:58:53 AM
Jason from AL, I always love when you pop up on the show.

Also here, from New York Mag's interview w/Larry King & what is he doing w/himself after his retirement from CNN:

And he’s sifting through professional offers. “I’ve got a lot of people talking to me,” he says. “I might do Internet stuff.” One definite project is a comedy tour. “I’m funny,” says King. “I’m going to do stand-up. That’s what I love.”

Cause if you're funny, it therefore automatically follows that you can go onstage w/a mike and just, ya know, RIFF for an hour or something.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Spacely on December 01, 2010, 03:07:59 AM
Quote from: Shaggy 2 Grote on November 27, 2010, 11:17:17 AM
From the November 9 show:

That whole Wurster call was one for the ages.  The white power jazz-rock combo.  Archie Bunker getting electrocuted in season 5 of Archie Bunker's place for murdering "Rocky Diamond."

I agree. Fantastic call with excellent build and lots of unexpected twists.  Also, Wurster cracks himself up a couple times, which I always enjoy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on December 01, 2010, 05:06:12 AM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on November 30, 2010, 11:38:57 PM
Go, Milo, Go!

That's not Milo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 01, 2010, 09:26:50 AM
I could have sworn it was Milo...maybe one of Milo's friends. We may never know.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on December 01, 2010, 09:28:56 AM
We do know. It's friend of the show Caissie's eight-year-old son.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 01, 2010, 09:47:28 AM
That kid is an improv master in the making. What a hilarious pair of calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 01, 2010, 11:07:17 AM
Well thanks for killing the mystery. Now you're going to tell me Rosebud was a sled.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on December 01, 2010, 11:54:07 AM
Well maybe Milo and that other kid from last night should join forces, start their own free-form radio show and pique Mr. Scharpling's competitive streak more.   :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hardweek on December 01, 2010, 12:18:18 PM
I would like to maintain my suspension of disbelief that it was Milo, because I want to live in a world where a kid like Milo has that extra gear.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on December 01, 2010, 03:13:59 PM
Quote from: Martin on December 01, 2010, 09:28:56 AM
We do know. It's friend of the show Caissie's eight-year-old son.

I tuned in the last hour of the show, so I missed the indicators in the first hour that I'm now listening to.

STILL--  maybe Milo is a secret government experiment to see how ubiquitous and far-reaching one little boy can be.  How they do that (cloning, teleportation, telepathy), who knows.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 01, 2010, 03:16:13 PM
I am amazed he showed up in chat last night at all, since his dad had a complete meltdown/hissy-fit here a couple of months ago.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on December 01, 2010, 03:40:46 PM
"Rooster Corgborn" killed me last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on December 01, 2010, 03:58:38 PM
The money she makes is just brown, old, chipmunk money.

ETA: Imagine if there was a lab where they created Doobie Brothers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on December 01, 2010, 05:29:59 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on December 01, 2010, 03:16:13 PM
I am amazed he showed up in chat last night at all, since his dad had a complete meltdown/hissy-fit here a couple of months ago.

I wasn't fully aware of the meltdown.  Makes sense, and that's too bad.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on December 01, 2010, 05:55:10 PM
The Steven Jennings call had me in stitches. Who knew the B.O.S.S. was so insecure? I especially liked how he felt threatened by both The Dickies and Alan Thicke.

JW is always hilarious, but he took it to another level with this one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on December 01, 2010, 06:01:21 PM
Last night was a powerhouse show: The 93-148 year old kid calling in to relay messages to the wife he may have poisoned, the 60 minute Springsteen book call, the epic Laurie from Miami heave - ho. I loved every minute of it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on December 01, 2010, 06:03:02 PM
"Yes you can say that word"

"Ok. Strangers"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on December 02, 2010, 03:25:37 AM
I don't know which I like more:  the joke that Springsteen was obsessed with The Facts of Life and would sing the theme song while making his album The River, or the idea that the Boss would wear children's under-roos to sing in a higher register (*just as Bob Dylan did when he made Nashville Skyline.*)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on December 02, 2010, 06:48:38 AM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on December 01, 2010, 03:40:46 PM
"Rooster Corgborn" killed me last night.
That got me, too. Also a big fan of "Hell's Bells", which (along with True Grit) is a favourite of my Dad's. He always used it as a general exclamation, where Tom's seems more "to Hell with it", but still. Hell's Bells!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 02, 2010, 07:46:13 AM
->"We're about to fly into a magical place for three hours where we will enjoy each others company as only we can over the radio. The bond that you and I have, which you are projecting onto me. I know none of you. You think you know me; you don't. I am your best friend, though, for three hours, before I return to my real life where I will ignore all of you for the next...6 days and 21 hours."

->"When I tell you the things I went through, you'll get out your crying rag."

->The console-shaking rage before the Laurie "Heave Ho."

Quote from: Auntie Christina on December 01, 2010, 12:58:53 AM
Jason from AL, I always love when you pop up on the show.

I always enjoy when YOU pop up on the show, Auntie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 02, 2010, 08:23:49 AM
Jason from Alabama is STRONG rookie of the year contender material. And Auntie Christina is, of course, the best.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on December 02, 2010, 09:23:14 AM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on December 02, 2010, 07:46:13 AM
->"When I tell you the things I went through, you'll get out your crying rag."
Oh man, THAT was the other thing. I'm a terrible rememberoriser.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on December 02, 2010, 11:49:17 AM
Yesterday's news, but here you go:

FINALLY finishing the puppet/Hatch show.  FINALLY. 

Professor Mudd. 

Wow. 

That is all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on December 02, 2010, 01:28:41 PM
I thought the Old Man was Milo as well.
Still, those two calls were phenomenal.  Almost Wurster-esque.

And the Stephen Jennings was equally as great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on December 02, 2010, 01:42:13 PM
The set up that led to the Robert Trujillo joke about not being able to find a basketball jersey that was specific to the era?

Comedy gold and probably the longest set up in comedy history.

Also: Old man little kid was not funny at all, sorry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on December 02, 2010, 04:28:19 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on December 02, 2010, 01:42:13 PM
The set up that led to the Robert Trujillo joke about not being able to find a basketball jersey that was specific to the era?

Comedy gold and probably the longest set up in comedy history.

Also: Old man little kid was not funny at all, sorry.

What was funny about it was the fact that avuncular Tom entertained/humored the kid's conceit so that he could test the limits of the kid's imagination and perseverance.  It was like the marathon-version of "Kids Say the Darndest Things".  It wasn't funny because it was just "a kid pretending to be old". 

(And I have to say--  it would've been hilarious if Cosby stringed-along a kid on that show to a point where the kid and the audience were starting to feel uncomfortable.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on December 02, 2010, 06:30:54 PM
Old Man/Little Kid was a highlight among highlights. "Right back atcha" was the hardest I laughed all night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on December 02, 2010, 06:31:15 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on December 02, 2010, 04:28:19 PM
What was funny about it was the fact that avuncular Tom entertained/humored the kid's conceit so that he could test the limits of the kid's imagination and perseverance.  It was like the marathon-version of "Kids Say the Darndest Things".  It wasn't funny because it was just "a kid pretending to be old". 

(And I have to say--  it would've been hilarious if Cosby stringed-along a kid on that show to a point where the kid and the audience were starting to feel uncomfortable.)

Fair enough. I was rather confused by what the set up/premise of the joke was supposed to be. It was funny in a sense that it was mildly awkward, but that's about it.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on December 02, 2010, 09:35:35 PM
Todd Barry: "Tom, you're gonna have to email me later and tell me what I was just listening to."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on December 03, 2010, 11:08:21 AM
Quote from: Be The Boy on December 01, 2010, 06:01:21 PM
The 93-148 year old kid calling in to relay messages to the wife he may have poisoned.

I was losing it listening to these calls.

Chipmunk money.

Pipe in the casket.

Incredible.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 03, 2010, 11:36:28 AM
I always love when they make up something so stupid that Tom loses it during the call and it's usually about murdering people ... Bruce invents a shirt that you drive & he loses control of it during a test drive ... the shirt broadsides a tour bus and decapitates like 30 fans.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on December 03, 2010, 04:40:44 PM
Just got to the Todd Barry conversation portion of the podcast, and I shamefully admit that it's not just The South that's "different": in Minnesota they actually have to put up "NO GUNS ALLOWED" signs on our storefronts and eateries as a provision of the concealed-carry legislation we have up here. This is not a good deterrent, since Fargo is proof positive that most violent gun crimes here actually happen in parking garages.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jendawnb on December 03, 2010, 04:58:15 PM
Quote from: Alex P on December 02, 2010, 09:35:35 PM
Todd Barry: "Tom, you're gonna have to email me later and tell me what I was just listening to."

That caused me a nasal spit-take, imagining Todd Barry listening to the last couple minutes of "Tell My Wife" kid while on hold.  He is always so diplomatic.  Like, "I'm sure if I listened all the way through, it would make perfect sense to me."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Litiot on December 03, 2010, 05:31:07 PM
I've had the urge, for years now, to tell strangers that i once saw jesco white and hasil adkins perform together on the same stage - so thank you!   (i avoided the gg allin show at the same place though)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on December 03, 2010, 05:58:44 PM
"I hired Frank Oz so the dog could sound like Yoda"

The brilliance of the Old Man/Kid can not be denied, same goes for Todd Barry's reaction to it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 03, 2010, 07:41:37 PM
Quote from: Litiot on December 03, 2010, 05:31:07 PM
I've had the urge, for years now, to tell strangers that i once saw jesco white and hasil adkins perform together on the same stage - so thank you!   (i avoided the gg allin show at the same place though)

Hard to believe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhea from Winnipeg on December 03, 2010, 08:47:32 PM
I lost it at the Benjamin Button and Kenner references. Too funny!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dale from North Dakota on December 05, 2010, 10:02:10 AM
I can't listen to the show live, but heard the podcast yesterday, and I'm keeping that one forever.  The kid/old man bit was hilarious, but the Bruce Springsteen bit was the ultimate -- it kept me laughing almost the whole time.  I don't know how Tom keeps it together as the tale grows and grows, until it seems like the collective laughs of the audience will topple the tower.  Nice.

After Tom's description of "The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia", I had to watch it on Netflix, and while the behaviour shown is a world away from North Dakota, a few of the characters still came out as sympathetic, and they're passionate about their deviancy, you've got to give them that.

Awesome show, thanks to all involved!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on December 05, 2010, 12:24:20 PM
Another great moment I forgot: The Wacky Pack reference and Tom's surprised chuckle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on December 05, 2010, 05:22:24 PM
Quote from: Dale from North Dakota on December 05, 2010, 10:02:10 AM

After Tom's description of "The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia", I had to watch it on Netflix, and while the behaviour shown is a world away from North Dakota, a few of the characters still came out as sympathetic, and they're passionate about their deviancy, you've got to give them that.


Dale! 
I'm from ND as well.   Wishek, to be precise. 

Glad to see another North Dakotan ANYWHERE, much less here. 

I also thought long and hard about my hometown when Tom was talking about that documentary.  Some of it hits oddly close to home. 

Ike
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on December 05, 2010, 10:47:38 PM
Skimming the comments here before listening to the show itself, I got a rough idea of what the movie was.  So I have to say I cracked up every time Tom referred to it as "The Wet and Wild-- what is it, Mike?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dale from North Dakota on December 06, 2010, 11:47:35 AM
Quote from: Ike on December 05, 2010, 05:22:24 PM
I'm from ND as well.   Wishek, to be precise. 

Glad to see another North Dakotan ANYWHERE, much less here. 

I also thought long and hard about my hometown when Tom was talking about that documentary.  Some of it hits oddly close to home. 

Ike

Hi Ike!  I'm in Grand Forks, started listening to the Best Show by accident, because the theme song was always clipped to the "Sinner's Crossroads" podcast and I eventually wondered why the "Best Show" was the "best show" on WFMU.  I now know :)

While there is a bit of deviancy in rural ND, I'm not sure that it approaches the level demonstrated in that movie, though you do have to wonder about people's behaviour when the camera is on them.  Some, far better than normal.  Others, far worse.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on December 06, 2010, 12:18:01 PM
Laughed my ass off when the little dying old man admitted to putting his wife's mother on a mechanical bull - leading to her getting thrown so hard that there was a lot of "bone splatterin'."

Caissie and Matt are raising some awesome kids.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on December 06, 2010, 05:08:59 PM
Favorite bit of a wonderful show was at the beginning when Tom cracked himself up with Andrew Dice Clay's "hour back" routine.

"I'll be... callin' you BACK... in an HOUR?  GEDDIT?!?"

*crickets*
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on December 06, 2010, 07:26:28 PM
Quote from: Dale from North Dakota on December 05, 2010, 10:02:10 AM
I don't know how Tom keeps it together as the tale grows and grows, until it seems like the collective laughs of the audience will topple the tower.  Nice.



because he wrote it?

the gift and the curse
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on December 07, 2010, 09:47:19 AM
The Old Man Kid had me LOL-ing unusually loudly.

Maybe this is what Wurster was like when he was eight? In any case, he held his own better than most callers who are many times his age -- and then kept the insanity coming.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on December 07, 2010, 10:31:46 AM
Yeh hopefully this kid keeps it up. I love the youth of the show. Tom should reprise the Puberty's Chaperon title.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on December 07, 2010, 12:16:41 PM
I have nothing against kids on the show, so long as we're allowed a little "Mike Show" push back to balance things out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on December 08, 2010, 08:06:22 AM
"Black hole suuuuunnnnnn......black hole suuuuunnnnnn."

What was that little girl talking about? I only caught the end of her call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 08, 2010, 08:15:46 AM
"Revenge-itis...I'm inside the dog...I have a pretty good signal...I have a good wire set up."

"I'm doing it for the show!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on December 08, 2010, 11:00:14 AM
I loved Tom's Joe Namath impression.  It's at 1:53:10 in the Pop-Up Player.

Namath is at 3:06 in this clip.  The Cue-In thing in the URL isn't working for some reason.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAIURMuNi3k#t=03m06s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAIURMuNi3k#t=03m06s)


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on December 08, 2010, 03:13:06 PM
Quote from: Alex P on December 08, 2010, 08:06:22 AM
"Black hole suuuuunnnnnn......black hole suuuuunnnnnn."


All I wan for Christmas is an album of Mike singing the rock hits of the 90's.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AlizaEss on December 08, 2010, 03:23:03 PM
Old Man/Molly has got me wondering if Julie from Cincinnati and Wurster didn't have an illegitimate child somewhere along the line...

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 08, 2010, 03:40:07 PM
'Doctor Motorcycle'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 08, 2010, 05:12:47 PM
Well, it's no secret that I love The Klausner so this show was super fun for me, even though I frequently start turning into a pumpkin at the 11 o'clock hour. What a weenie.

I also lurved:

*Calling the first handful of drunk and/or belligerent callers sports bar cretins
*After O'Neil from Orlando's usual pantsing, "more like calling from O'Neils!"
* the thing about Elizondo having something on Garry Marshall, possibly his original teeth, was killing me - I almost never hear anything he says on screen because I can't stop looking at those teeth.
*"Lizard King? More like Dairy Queen!"
*Loved the thing about how we all lose out, at least on the internet, when rich white women have lunch together.  Huff & Eph eating at Bergdorf's and making up dumb shit for a 22 year old to write more code for.
*an unhealthy John Pinette
*"Are you getting texts from Harmony Korine?"
*"To all dudes - stop with the shorts"

As I think Mike's behavior last night is going to go down in the annals of Best Show history, I'm not even going to bother calling out anything. I think every second of it is emblazoned on all of our memories.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on December 08, 2010, 05:53:24 PM
The past 24 hours of AP Mike have really been a fascinating look into the nature of the human condition
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 08, 2010, 06:58:39 PM
"Are you getting texts from Harmony Korine?"

This killed me. I laughed loud enough to wake my sleeping wife several times last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on December 08, 2010, 07:09:34 PM
Those moments of pronouncing things funny while drunk have probably been the best of my life.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on December 08, 2010, 07:19:54 PM
"Don't you know I'm Loko?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on December 08, 2010, 07:26:53 PM
Quote from: Alex P on December 08, 2010, 07:09:34 PM
Those moments of pronouncing things funny while drunk have probably been the best of my life.

I had to listen to it in 45 second segments to avoid hysterical laughter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Athrogate on December 08, 2010, 11:03:08 PM
Case-a-deee-aaas
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DS1077 on December 08, 2010, 11:59:50 PM
I loved Klausner in general, but specifically the unexpected, somewhat gratuitous swipes at the poor "High Fidelity" musical.  That's a topic that's always funny to me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on December 09, 2010, 08:17:24 AM
Tom: "Why do I find it so funny to see Mike like this?"
Julie: "I think there's a German word for it..."
Tom: "Oh, right. Hitler".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on December 09, 2010, 09:13:12 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on December 08, 2010, 05:12:47 PM
* the thing about Elizondo having something on Garry Marshall, possibly his original teeth, was killing me - I almost never hear anything he says on screen because I can't stop looking at those teeth.
Yes! That or the other option, that he witnessed Garry Marshall killing someone. The secret history of murders that have taken place surrounding the sitcoms of the '70s and early '80s that have been documented on The Best Show makes me laugh harder every time.

QuesaDILla
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: treis on December 09, 2010, 07:25:07 PM
there is a mouse running across the floor.  and he's wearing a cape!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on December 09, 2010, 09:02:07 PM
"Teach me, Drunky."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ham bone on December 10, 2010, 06:18:53 AM
Quote from: Gregory on December 08, 2010, 07:19:54 PM
"Don't you know I'm Loko?"

the whole show was EPIC, mike getting drunk was just the cherry on top of an hilarious sundae...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: patfromlansing on December 11, 2010, 01:55:00 PM
Snorf films...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on December 13, 2010, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: Ike on December 02, 2010, 11:49:17 AM
Yesterday's news, but here you go:

FINALLY finishing the puppet/Hatch show.  FINALLY. 

"The puppet/Hatch show"???  He has a name, and it is WALLY WACKIMAN!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on December 14, 2010, 01:22:10 AM
Also, don't know why three "?"s became the Huh emoticon.  Just clarifying.


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dragonchiptune on December 14, 2010, 02:13:11 AM
One time I was convinced to try FourLoko. I was in Orlando, Florida, and I now refer to that beverage as "liquid heimlich" due to the taste, which was Blue Raspberry FourLoko. I drank it all and managed to feel fine afterward, thought the taste was close to poison.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on December 14, 2010, 01:49:00 PM
Quote from: dragonchiptune on December 14, 2010, 02:13:11 AM
One time I was convinced to try FourLoko. I was in Orlando, Florida, and I now refer to that beverage as "liquid heimlich" due to the taste, which was Blue Raspberry FourLoko. I drank it all and managed to feel fine afterward, thought the taste was close to poison.

gotta get the fruit punch flavor!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dragonchiptune on December 15, 2010, 12:32:04 AM
* The mouse/cape running around. I see it as a sign of the matrix breaking down.

* Saskrotch getting jokes from Sharpling/Hodgman telling his public breakdown story on FourLoko and then smashing his Game Boy.

* Hodgman 180-degree turn into an NPR show talking about Phusion Projects, the makers of FourLoko.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on December 15, 2010, 01:39:37 AM
Best Part: EVERYTHING
Worst Part: NOTHING.

incredible show tonight.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on December 15, 2010, 02:02:51 AM
John Roderick was kind of a drag, but everything else was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spoony on December 15, 2010, 03:18:43 AM
John Roderick is a gentleman. How dare you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 15, 2010, 06:06:27 AM
Quote from: Spoony on December 15, 2010, 03:18:43 AM
John Roderick is a gentleman. How dare you.


Double how dare you since he died in 2008.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jendawnb on December 15, 2010, 07:11:25 AM
I feel super hungover this a.m., and I wasn't even Loko.  Laughter headache + dehydration from tears/spit-takes, maybe?

Tom went from loving life to just being done with everything.  He said 3 things I often feel at the end of a night out:
- "I don't like anything."
- "I wanna go home."
- "I had 2 cans of 4Loko.  I'm sorry, everybody."

I love this show & hope everyone is okay.  Now bring mommy an Advil & keep your voices down.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 15, 2010, 08:19:50 AM
I'm completely unfamiliar with John Roderick, but did anyone else think he sounded like Seth Rogen? I thought he was a great guest, personally. He didn't say much, but he made me laugh more than once.

What else can you say about this show? Truly a one of a kind episode, and I can't remember the last time I laughed that much during a single episode. I wouldn't trade places with Tom when he wakes up this morning for ANYTHING, though. Sorry if that makes me an ape, but I can't imagine how bad that hangover is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vitaminham on December 15, 2010, 08:57:12 AM
My favorite line of the night:

John Hodgman:  "OH Saskrotch..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on December 15, 2010, 09:34:29 AM
The only song I'll sing right now is "One Week" by the Barenaked Ladies.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on December 15, 2010, 11:04:35 AM
"Mike, come in here and do a dance"
"Alright"

and "you called my luggage creepy."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: joe on December 15, 2010, 11:28:58 AM
I really enjoyed Mike, out of nowhere late in the show, getting on mic and saying: "I'm gonna help myself to some cheese."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on December 15, 2010, 01:17:49 PM
Tom saying Arrested Development isn't that good was audacious.  In vito, veritas de Tom.

But do you think Tom was saying that AD is bad or that it isn't as legendary as some people make it out to be?  If the latter, I sort of agree with him.  It's a really funny show, but I wouldn't put it on the same level as the first five seasons of The Simpsons or say it was as daring as Mr. Show was.

To be presumptuous, maybe Tom is in a general "I can do better than that!" mood when it comes to the state of comedy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on December 15, 2010, 01:41:26 PM
I've tried to get into arrested development a few times but could never get past one episode. But people say it's a grower.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on December 15, 2010, 01:47:57 PM
A couple of my favorite moments:

- The way 80s Rick said that sad "Hello?" at the end of his sentence.
- Also, "I really loved what we did in my dream last night."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chuck from cedar rapids on December 15, 2010, 01:53:27 PM
Incredible show last night. It went beyond anything I expected.

John Roderick was great, in my opinion. He wasn't the most verbose guest, but his quips were well timed and always got a laugh out of me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on December 15, 2010, 01:55:30 PM
Quote from: moonshake on December 15, 2010, 01:47:57 PM
A couple of my favorite moments:

- The way 80s Rick said that sad "Hello?" at the end of his sentence.

THIS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 15, 2010, 02:55:10 PM
I gotta go with Tom and yesno and Rhymes with Draper on the AD thing. Part of the problem was the show could never live up to all the hype from a lot of the fans, but it didn't do a lot for me.

I had no idea 4Loko came in such huge cans until I saw the pictures people posted on the Twitpic last night. I feel bad about wondering why Mike drank 'only' 2 cans last week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on December 15, 2010, 03:00:47 PM
Sass-Scratch?

Sass-CROTCH.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on December 15, 2010, 03:17:32 PM
Re-listening to the show, let me also add this:

Tom to Hodgman: "Did it bite you?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on December 15, 2010, 04:26:00 PM
I have friends who loathe John Roderick's band and we've been known to engage in plenty of s-hit talk about him, but I have a deep, dark secret.

I secretly like the Long Winters. Further, I think Mr. Roderick is hilarious and smart.

Best line of the night and a new addition to the lexicon: "What's up my Loko Bro"?

Thanks Hodgeman!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Yannick on December 15, 2010, 05:28:31 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on December 15, 2010, 01:17:49 PM
But do you think Tom was saying that AD is bad or that it isn't as legendary as some people make it out to be?  If the latter, I sort of agree with him.  It's a really funny show, but I wouldn't put it on the same level as the first five seasons of The Simpsons or say it was as daring as Mr. Show was.

I think AD is wonderful and possibly as legendary as some people make it out to be (quite an influence on a lot of sitcoms that followed) that being said I feel that what it did has already been digested and took on board by many other shows (some not as well, others just as well) in terms of pacing, shooting styles and etc. 

But when that happened, it made the original maybe a less special? Also, it being hyped doesnt help--but its certainly very good.

In non-AD opinions: Holy crap what a show last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on December 15, 2010, 05:29:17 PM
CLASSIC EPISODE.
Hodgeman pretending to be on Antiques roadshow was so great.

I felt a little worried for Tom when he left the room.  It's weird to have a Best Show where Tom's not in control.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on December 15, 2010, 05:30:46 PM
I like AD all fine and good, but I wouldn't recommend watching a bunch of episodes in a row. You start to really just hate everyone really quickly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MarkPomPlains on December 15, 2010, 05:37:20 PM
I got Post-Avatar depression after that episode was over.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on December 15, 2010, 05:53:45 PM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on December 15, 2010, 01:55:30 PM
Quote from: moonshake on December 15, 2010, 01:47:57 PM
A couple of my favorite moments:

- The way 80s Rick said that sad "Hello?" at the end of his sentence.

THIS.

YES.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on December 15, 2010, 06:08:10 PM
 I have to say that it was a joy to listen to John Hodgman eloquently describe the horrible Four Loko tastes.  High and low culture collide for a great moment in radio.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on December 15, 2010, 06:19:42 PM
It's scary to think of what I might give to see video footage of last night's show.
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Post by: Hatch on December 15, 2010, 06:39:11 PM
Quote from: Alex P on December 15, 2010, 06:19:42 PM
It's scary to think of what I might give to see video footage of last night's show.

I can personally guarantee that not a minute of last night's show was videotaped, and even if it had been I suspect Tom would have personally destroyed the tape at the end of the night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on December 15, 2010, 06:52:59 PM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on December 15, 2010, 01:39:37 AM
Best Part: EVERYTHING
Worst Part: NOTHING.

incredible show tonight.

Agreed Stephen. Everyone needs to listen to this episode because this will never happen again. Thank you to everyone involved in the mirth, music and mayhem, I hope you have all slept it off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 15, 2010, 07:07:18 PM
Some memorable moments:

"So, Sascrotch, what sweet flavor were you rockin' there, Loko bro?"-Hodgman

"I hate that hat. Therese, I like that hat so much that I hate it."-Tom

"This will end now in fisticuffs. You  impune the honor of the paper lion." - Hodgman

Quote from: dragonchiptune on December 15, 2010, 12:32:04 AM
* Hodgman 180-degree turn into an NPR show talking about Phusion Projects, the makers of FourLoko.

When I listened to this online, I was horrified to hear a THUD and Mike say "Tom's down!" during the conversation with Mr. Hodgman about Phusion Products. For some reason, when I was on the phone, I couldn't hear any of that.

I think John Hodgman is a definite candidate for a Life Time Achievement Award the way he lashed himself to the wheel and kept the SS Best Show steady while her Captain was down.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on December 15, 2010, 07:14:05 PM
he got sent to the electronic chair
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kiwi_Herman on December 15, 2010, 07:55:06 PM
Usually,the outside calls are craziest part of the show. But last night the Loko was coming from inside the studio.

My favourite part was just all the sudden GOMPs and hangups.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on December 15, 2010, 08:20:57 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on December 15, 2010, 07:07:18 PM
I think John Hodgman is a definite candidate for a Life Time Achievement Award the way he lashed himself to the wheel and kept the SS Best Show steady while her Captain was down.

My wife and I have been talking about that a bunch since the show ended. He really did keep it alive.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on December 15, 2010, 09:12:01 PM
Of course I loved the "creepy luggage" comment, but I also loved when Hodgman said to Mike "don't be near me". Also, I love the pictures that were posted of Mike "dancing". It's looks like he's rappin' at Hodgman in one of them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dragonchiptune on December 15, 2010, 11:03:53 PM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on December 15, 2010, 07:14:05 PM
he got sent to the electronic chair
His brain exploded.
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on December 15, 2010, 07:07:18 PM
Quote from: dragonchiptune on December 15, 2010, 12:32:04 AM
* Hodgman 180-degree turn into an NPR show talking about Phusion Projects, the makers of FourLoko.

When I listened to this online, I was horrified to hear a THUD and Mike say "Tom's down!" during the conversation with Mr. Hodgman about Phusion Products. For some reason, when I was on the phone, I couldn't hear any of that.
Loved the roller coaster turns of the show (Helmet on, strapped in.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on December 15, 2010, 11:14:27 PM
Where can I go to see some of these photos that you speak of?
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Post by: Poughkeepsie on December 15, 2010, 11:22:57 PM
1 * 24 * 0.12 = x * 12 * 0.04
2.88 = 0.48 x
6 = x

So, (6) twelve ounce 4% beers is the same as (1) twenty-four ounce 12% beer.

Tom Drank over 12 beers.

Amazing!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 15, 2010, 11:36:11 PM
Quote from: woodandiron on December 15, 2010, 11:14:27 PM
Where can I go to see some of these photos that you speak of?

DJ Terre T's twitter: http://twitter.com/TerreCherry (http://twitter.com/TerreCherry)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on December 15, 2010, 11:38:27 PM
I love this picture so much.

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/208352901.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1292475274&Signature=47PojERRqmFVqJBHG7JSLL%2BH0dE%3D)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on December 15, 2010, 11:49:05 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on December 15, 2010, 11:36:11 PM
DJ Terre T's twitter: http://twitter.com/TerreCherry (http://twitter.com/TerreCherry)

Thank you!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on December 16, 2010, 12:11:52 AM
Quote from: Alex P on December 15, 2010, 06:19:42 PM
It's scary to think of what I might give to see video footage of last night's show.

Yeah, I wanna see the Mike Dance, aka the "Creepy Luggage"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 16, 2010, 06:53:27 AM
O\
Quote from: Poughkeepsie on December 15, 2010, 11:22:57 PM
1 * 24 * 0.12 = x * 12 * 0.04
2.88 = 0.48 x
6 = x

So, (6) twelve ounce 4% beers is the same as (1) twenty-four ounce 12% beer.

Tom Drank over 12 beers.

Amazing!

Or, as I calculated, just a trace over nine-and-a-half Budweisers.  I was skeptical at first, but even I, a person who has hoisted a jar or million in her day, would be tipsy after drinking that much in three hours.  For someone unused to alcohol, it would be a shock. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on December 16, 2010, 07:08:53 AM
Was it Terre at the end who alarmedly asked, "Who's running the show?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on December 16, 2010, 10:11:57 AM
Quote from: yesno on December 16, 2010, 07:08:53 AM
Was it Terre at the end who alarmedly asked, "Who's running the show?"
This also ruled because you could hear Mike trying to talk her down in the background. "No, He's fine. He's mellow"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on December 16, 2010, 01:41:03 PM
Quote from: bmills on December 16, 2010, 10:11:57 AM
Quote from: yesno on December 16, 2010, 07:08:53 AM
Was it Terre at the end who alarmedly asked, "Who's running the show?"
This also ruled because you could hear Mike trying to talk her down in the background. "No, He's fine. He's mellow"

Yes!

Terre T: "He can't stand up!"
Mike: "Aw, he's having a good time."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on December 16, 2010, 02:03:44 PM
Initially I wasn't so impressed since I assumed 4loko came in tiny cans, like energy drinks do in the UK. Then i worked out that 24oz is more or less 700ml, which at 12% abv is roughly equivalent to an average bottle of wine. I could not drink 2 bottles of wine in three hours.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on December 16, 2010, 02:13:10 PM
I love that towards the end of the show, each new call was answered by a new host - all of a sudden there's Therese answering, then Hatch, then Hodgman... then Tom got back on, and immediately off...

And someone saying something like "Tom's out" and Hatch in the background saying "nah, he's not worse than my mom at Christmas".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on December 16, 2010, 03:19:35 PM
This was one of the best Best Show's I've ever listened to. It was so fun to hear Tom let loose. "How dare you?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on December 16, 2010, 03:20:12 PM
http://www.myspace.com/saskrotch (http://www.myspace.com/saskrotch)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lauraaaaaak on December 16, 2010, 09:49:47 PM
80's Rick: "It works really well but it smells like a mix of (something) fudge, wet burlap and burnt urine -- hello?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DJ Clem on December 17, 2010, 12:09:18 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on December 15, 2010, 08:19:50 AM
I'm completely unfamiliar with John Roderick, but did anyone else think he sounded like Seth Rogen? I thought he was a great guest, personally. He didn't say much, but he made me laugh more than once
For sure:

Mike: You said my luggage was creepy!
JR (perfect comic timing): Your posture is creepy!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on December 17, 2010, 05:01:47 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but did we hear someone crawling to the mic to participate in the call from Bryce?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on December 17, 2010, 05:30:19 PM
Tom yelling "IT WAS A BAAAABY!" at Bryce, followed by random thumping noises.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on December 17, 2010, 06:33:12 PM
After listening to the show in its entirety, I'm convinced someone can devise a drinking game around the random thumpings (or as I prefer to call them: Tom's "emergency naps").

It's also amazing to me that 4 Loko so befuddles the mind that I couldn't even accomplish a simple Jake LaMotta impression: "I never went down, Sugar. You never got me down, Sugar."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 18, 2010, 09:30:57 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on December 17, 2010, 06:33:12 PM
After listening to the show in its entirety, I'm convinced someone can devise a drinking game around the random thumpings (or as I prefer to call them: Tom's "emergency naps").

It's also amazing to me that 4 Loko so befuddles the mind that I couldn't even accomplish a simple Jake LaMotta impression: "I never went down, Sugar. You never got me down, Sugar."

Doesn't the label indicate how many you are supposed to drink?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on December 18, 2010, 12:07:19 PM
Top to bottom that was the best Best Show ever. There may have been bits that made me laugh more, but from start to finish none was better.

Fave line (Relatively sober division)- "I'm getting my masters in library science"
"What are you learning? How to attach an unweildy object to the men's room key?"

That's papraphrased and thus likely mangled, but it still made me laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on December 19, 2010, 05:24:54 AM
Mike making a point to get on mic to say "I'm gonna help myself to some cheese" and Tom devolving into his time-honored caricature of a drunk were the highlights for me.  The Christmas caroling actually made me genuinely nostalgic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: LaurenNicole on December 19, 2010, 07:13:21 AM
in britain, we sadly don't have access to the wonders of FourLoko, what we do have is "Buckfast Tonic Wine", which is a similar beverage, but brewed by benedictine monks!!

it is quite controversial in Scotland, because of it's links to low-income-youth-violent crime in an area around Glasgow now known as "the Buckfast triangle".
(http://www.inspiremagazine.org.uk/images/_shared/buckfast.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jendawnb on December 19, 2010, 10:28:20 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on December 18, 2010, 12:07:19 PM
Top to bottom that was the best Best Show ever. There may have been bits that made me laugh more, but from start to finish none was better.

Don't you mean "from soup to nuts?"

I have nothing new to contribute -- except I think John Roderick has a touch of very-calm Jeff Garlin in his voice, and I hope saying so does not trigger a campaign to stop telling people, "You know who you sound like?" -- but these made me guffaw-replay-guffaw:

Quote from: moonshake on December 15, 2010, 01:47:57 PM
The way 80s Rick said that sad "Hello?" at the end of his sentence.
&
Quote from: mike_b on December 17, 2010, 05:30:19 PM
Tom yelling "IT WAS A BAAAABY!" at Bryce, followed by random thumping noises.
&
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on December 19, 2010, 05:24:54 AM
Tom devolving into his time-honored caricature of a drunk.

Also, "guffaw-replay-guffaw" will be my next Ted Leo parody song.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Quilombo on December 19, 2010, 12:09:36 PM
Quote from: LaurenNicole on December 19, 2010, 07:13:21 AM
in britain, we sadly don't have access to the wonders of FourLoko, what we do have is "Buckfast Tonic Wine", which is a similar beverage, but brewed by benedictine monks!!

it is quite controversial in Scotland, because of it's links to low-income-youth-violent crime in an area around Glasgow now known as "the Buckfast triangle".
(http://www.inspiremagazine.org.uk/images/_shared/buckfast.jpg)

There was a programme about it on the BBC where they found 40% of people in one Scottish young offenders' institute had been drinking "Buckie" before they were arrested.

It's also famous of course for featuring in a Ted Leo song...
Ted Leo - "A Bottle of Buckie" Live (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fVSxw2AJqI#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 19, 2010, 12:30:50 PM
It's not often I get to interact with a sentient Brazilian settlement, Quilombo.  I like the movie and the song you inspired.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 20, 2010, 08:07:15 AM
This moment got eclipsed in my memory by the LOKO MADNESS that followed, but I loved the story of Tom meeting the two teenagers at the basketball game:

"When you get to high school, I'm gonna getcha...and if you try to go to Vo-Tech, HE'S gonna getcha!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Quilombo on December 20, 2010, 02:29:04 PM
Quote from: Sarah on December 19, 2010, 12:30:50 PM
It's not often I get to interact with a sentient Brazilian settlement, Quilombo.  I like the movie and the song you inspired.

obrigado
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 20, 2010, 03:05:17 PM
De nada.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ackbar on December 21, 2010, 05:06:44 AM
in awe of last week's episode. couldn't stop laughing @ work
the fact that hatch was so composed in the midst of the malay killed me too
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 21, 2010, 07:03:22 AM
I never even bothered trying to catalogue all the things I loved about last week - it was all so very very funny. Hodgman outdoes himself every time he comes on, and Tom's bombastic drunkenness was hysterical. It's too bad there was so much going on in the studio so we didn't get to hear a lot from John Roderick - he got in a few good zings.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on December 21, 2010, 04:38:55 PM
Tom trying to do the Barenaked Ladies song (which 2009 Marathon Donors know he can do while sober) just reminded me of every drunk guy whose tried to do his party piece and then failed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on December 21, 2010, 04:55:55 PM
Tom trying to right the ship near the end by saying "John Hodgman...Bored To Death is now in Season 2" and then falling off of his chair.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DJ Clem on December 21, 2010, 08:47:27 PM
Speaking of Hodgman, this week's "Judge John Hodgman" podcast features a Jason from Alabama whose voice is awfully familiar.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 22, 2010, 12:09:25 AM
Quote from: DJ Clem on December 21, 2010, 08:47:27 PM
Speaking of Hodgman, this week's "Judge John Hodgman" podcast features a Jason from Alabama whose voice is awfully familiar.

Don't assume too much. I mean, there are probably lots of guys from Huntsville, AL, named Jason who are liturgical geeks and want to squeeze all the joy from the holidays for their poor families.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on December 22, 2010, 01:45:40 AM
"They Could Be Giant"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dicebourbon on December 22, 2010, 04:31:16 AM
Listening to the beginning of the show now. I love the story about 127 Hours at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. My wife and I attended one such screening with our infant niece, although the movie was Little Miss Sunshine. It was actually really awesome, because you could relax knowing that you weren't bothering anybody if your kid made noise, because everybody was in the same situation. I can't imagine anyone without an infant wanting to attend, though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 22, 2010, 08:17:54 AM
Kurt Vile & PBR's dueling "yehs."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 22, 2010, 08:25:38 AM
"Post office orifice"

And even though I own the LP, I really enjoyed hearing "Hand of Fate."

Most shocking was the appearance of Mr. Jack.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on December 22, 2010, 10:07:29 AM
Probably has been said already:
Kurt Vile: "Nice pants!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on December 22, 2010, 10:41:25 AM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on December 22, 2010, 08:17:54 AM
Kurt Vile & PBR's dueling "yehs."

You have no idea how comforting that conversation was to me, oddly enough. My mom is pretty much the lady version of PBR minus all of the burglaries.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on December 22, 2010, 11:12:53 AM
The Andrew Earles segment reminded me how much I miss the "Where's the Street Team? column in Magnet magazine. Does Magnet actually exist anymore in magazine form btw? I haven't seen it for the last year or so...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on December 22, 2010, 12:58:41 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on December 22, 2010, 11:12:53 AM
The Andrew Earles segment reminded me how much I miss the "Where's the Street Team? column in Magnet magazine. Does Magnet actually exist anymore in magazine form btw? I haven't seen it for the last year or so...

It is now a Web-only publication.  Per a recent interview, Earles has about 10 book projects/ideas in the works, including one or two volumes of his own writing, such as the Magnet column and the content from his late-1990s 'zine, The Cimarron Weekend.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 22, 2010, 02:19:13 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on December 22, 2010, 08:25:38 AM
"Post office orifice"

And even though I own the LP, I really enjoyed hearing "Hand of Fate."

Most shocking was the appearance of Mr. Jack.

Agreed to all of the above, particularly the last.

It seemed like there were many throwbacks on this show - haven't heard from Spike in a while, and he was as true to form as ever, going on about something that only he knows about, and referring to Zach and Cody as a "teenybopper show".

*Also Steve in N. Hol checked in after what seems like a while - "You're transparent. Heave ho."
*It was sort of endearing to hear Andrew Earles coming across as diffident at times, since I'm used to that voice as one of his horrible characters calling in to taunt Tom. I also thought it was amusing in a "you can't win" kind of way that he's getting criticized for not addressing or cataloging the Husker Du gossip & drama. I mean, everything you read about Husker talks about that. Azzerad's chapter refers to it a bit but more to say that it was out there a foot thick during the band's run, and how some stuff was erroneous, etc. I'm gonna pick up a copy when I can.
*Loved how silly Kurt Vile is, esp compared to what music I've heard by him.
*More throwbacks, this time from PBR: didn't realize that I missed "Oblama" and "death panels" until he said them
*I also love when PBR uses quaint words to describe porn and strip clubs, etc - "she caught me using a gentleman's publication". I think I remember another time where he calls a strip club a "parlor".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on December 22, 2010, 04:01:47 PM
I liked how excited Kurt Vile was to hear PBR on the phone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on December 22, 2010, 07:43:46 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on December 22, 2010, 12:09:25 AM
Quote from: DJ Clem on December 21, 2010, 08:47:27 PM
Speaking of Hodgman, this week's "Judge John Hodgman" podcast features a Jason from Alabama whose voice is awfully familiar.

Don't assume too much. I mean, there are probably lots of guys from Huntsville, AL, named Jason who are liturgical geeks and want to squeeze all the joy from the holidays for their poor families.

man you are a stand out new caller
just wanted to tell you that. Please keep calling in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on December 22, 2010, 11:17:26 PM
Quote from: Gregory on December 22, 2010, 04:01:47 PM
I liked how excited Kurt Vile was to hear PBR on the phone.

That was great as was Kurt's impression of the Oh Mercy era Bob Dylan.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on December 23, 2010, 08:32:21 AM
If I am a fan of Kurt Vile and Husker Du but [insert attempt at diplomatically expressing an entirely personal and subjective non-like of 'Where Is the Street Team'/aging-indie-rock-dude snark here*], how much will I enjoy this episode?

*I am pretty sure the distaste for our respective writing venues is mutual but I don't want to get all self-righteous about it
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 23, 2010, 08:44:01 AM
Quote from: Stupornaut on December 23, 2010, 08:32:21 AM
If I am a fan of Kurt Vile and Husker Du but [insert attempt at diplomatically expressing an entirely personal and subjective non-like of 'Where Is the Street Team'/aging-indie-rock-dude snark here*], how much will I enjoy this episode?

*I am pretty sure the distaste for our respective writing venues is mutual but I don't want to get all self-righteous about it

The interview is at the beginning of the show so if you need to just skip the first hour.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on December 23, 2010, 08:47:53 AM
Quote from: Stupornaut on December 23, 2010, 08:32:21 AM
If I am a fan of Kurt Vile and Husker Du but [insert attempt at diplomatically expressing an entirely personal and subjective non-like of 'Where Is the Street Team'/aging-indie-rock-dude snark here*], how much will I enjoy this episode?

*I am pretty sure the distaste for our respective writing venues is mutual but I don't want to get all self-righteous about it

In recent years Earles has largely abandoned the WITST/aging-dude snark stuff you cite above.  As far as the interview on this week's show, there is none of it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on December 23, 2010, 08:51:15 AM
Quote from: Omar on December 23, 2010, 08:47:53 AM
Quote from: Stupornaut on December 23, 2010, 08:32:21 AM
If I am a fan of Kurt Vile and Husker Du but [insert attempt at diplomatically expressing an entirely personal and subjective non-like of 'Where Is the Street Team'/aging-indie-rock-dude snark here*], how much will I enjoy this episode?

*I am pretty sure the distaste for our respective writing venues is mutual but I don't want to get all self-righteous about it

In recent years Earles has largely abandoned the WITST/aging-dude snark stuff you cite above.  As far as the interview on this week's show, there is none of it.

Good to know. (And now I feel like a jerk-slash-worrywart.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 23, 2010, 12:57:54 PM
Earles was earnest and straighforward, I thought.  And Kurt Vile was cute as a bug.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on December 23, 2010, 10:55:47 PM
This is what's known as being late to the party, but I just now caught up with the last 20 minutes of the FourLoko party, on earbuds.  A couple of thoughts:

The Best Show, as we know, is fractal.  The more closely one examines, the more details there are to notice.  For example, during the last chorus of "Silver Bells," attentive listeners will hear Mike singing "Silver bells / This is hell."  You go, Mike!  Someone out here noticed!

It occurs to me that if this experiment is ever repeated, a good drinking game cue would be: a mug shot every time someone says "Turn Mike's microphone off."

Several people noted the background chatter about Tom being "down" and so forth, but during Jim from Portland's call we can hear John Roderick saying "Scharpling is bleeding." (emphasis added.) A woman (Therese?) comments that "he bleeds for this show." Jeez!  The commitment!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ojingeo on December 24, 2010, 06:13:52 AM
I knew how awesome a guitar player Kurt Vile was, but I really appreciate his singing now. The second song had an almost diphonic throat-singing harmonics-control to it. What a talented fellar!

It's nice to hear Kevin's doing well, but how can you write a Husker Du book without Bob Mould? Man. I might read it just to see how much Bob Mould hates the other guys!

Also I realized one reason I loved Husker Du so well when I was younger is that it sounds the same regardless of the quality of your speakers. You don't need any Dr. Dre Beats to enter the Zen Arcade!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on December 24, 2010, 05:58:57 PM
Quote
how can you write a Husker Du book without Bob Mould?

I think Mould's writing his own book (being "co" written by the "Our Band Could be Yr Life" guy), so he's saving his stories for his own.

At first I thought Kurt Vile said his dad drove a "septic train"   Like that he has bluegrass roots. Also liked that he asked Tom a fairly innocent personal question ("Do you have nieces and nephews?") and Tom took the Fifth. A man or mystery. . .
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on December 26, 2010, 01:28:55 PM
Jumping on the Kurt Vile appreciation train, I had never heard of him and didn't know anything about him so when he started singing, I was so charmed. He was so silly and a little hyper the rest of the time so for him then to sing like an angel was so cool. Then, of course, the clincher: "Thanks for the wine." That was great.

I'm looking forward for this weeks show. Last year's NYE show was so freaking cool, I can't wait to see how the Do It/Don't Stop Me Now Year will end.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on December 26, 2010, 02:46:00 PM
I wonder why Kurt Vile went out to the fire escape. I guess he must really like fresh air.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on December 26, 2010, 03:01:33 PM
Quote from: Gregory on December 22, 2010, 04:01:47 PM
I liked how excited Kurt Vile was to hear PBR on the phone.
Kurt saying "yous ain't got nos edjucation" a million times in the background cracked me up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 26, 2010, 03:24:09 PM
Mr. Vile proved that The Best Show and The Banjo belong together.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: KlausDaimler on December 28, 2010, 05:31:57 PM
Anyone know what Kurt's banjo song's called?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 28, 2010, 06:31:53 PM
Quote from: KlausDaimler on December 28, 2010, 05:31:57 PM
Anyone know what Kurt's banjo song's called?
That is an excellent question.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: whaleplane on December 28, 2010, 09:16:27 PM
It's called "Red Apples". A vibed-out version appeared on God Is Saying This To You, which came out in 2009. Here's a video of the track featuring a picture of a sailboat:
Kurt Vile - Red apples (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZExgTiL_L8#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on December 28, 2010, 10:22:20 PM
Auntie Christine ROX !!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 28, 2010, 11:48:32 PM
PTF & Tom's dueling George Lopezes.

I love it when they crack each other up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on December 29, 2010, 01:44:58 AM
I concur.  It was Tom's "Bristol Palin's dancin' with a Sonic gingerbread blast" that threw me into the laughing-til-death gutter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 29, 2010, 07:34:27 AM
Quote from: Spike on December 28, 2010, 10:22:20 PM
Auntie Christine ROX !!!

Wow!  This is quite a compliment, AC.  Spike doesn't spread his stamps of approval around. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 29, 2010, 07:47:06 AM
Quote from: Sarah on December 29, 2010, 07:34:27 AM
Quote from: Spike on December 28, 2010, 10:22:20 PM
Auntie Christine ROX !!!

Wow!  This is quite a compliment, AC.  Spike doesn't spread his stamps of approval around.

And now I'm in the position of finding myself agreeing with Spike on something. I wouldn't have guessed that at the beginning of 2010.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on December 29, 2010, 08:37:52 AM
Tom reading off the Starland Ballroom coming events list was incredible... especially since E-Town Concrete is kind of an injoke between me and some of my friends back at WRSU... and the fact that they share a bill with Hatebreed, who are from around where i grew up in CT, made me lose it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flick on December 29, 2010, 12:02:55 PM
"New Year's Rockin' Slashin' Flashin' Sleezin' Eve."

I'm still waiting to see this epidemic of caped mice scurry reach Chicago.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on December 29, 2010, 12:19:16 PM
So many hilarious moments and one of the best shows I've heard yet.

Some highlights:

Tom's Elvis impression

Michel Gondry's "Food Fighters" video

The Starland Ballroom List

The Green Hornet/Hardees talk
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 29, 2010, 01:00:37 PM
Quote from: Sarah on December 29, 2010, 07:34:27 AM
Quote from: Spike on December 28, 2010, 10:22:20 PM
Auntie Christine ROX !!!

Wow!  This is quite a compliment, AC.  Spike doesn't spread his stamps of approval around.

I know! I'm not even in a soap opera.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on December 29, 2010, 01:32:39 PM
Tom: Let's put a little sizzle in that steak guys.
PFT (calmly): That's been a campaign of yours for quite a while.

Also, crucial tetris block talk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on December 29, 2010, 04:04:28 PM
The PFT call was the highlight of the evening.

Also, Christina's incessant giggling.

 :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on December 29, 2010, 08:55:23 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on December 18, 2010, 12:07:19 PM
Top to bottom that was the best Best Show ever. There may have been bits that made me laugh more, but from start to finish none was better.

Fave line (Relatively sober division)- "I'm getting my masters in library science"
"What are you learning? How to attach an unweildy object to the men's room key?"

That's papraphrased and thus likely mangled, but it still made me laugh.

Yes, that was the best BSoWFMU ever. It was like all of the awesomeness of Tom and PFT discussing The Gathering of the Juggalos, but for the full three hours. Hodgman was possibly the best he has ever been.

Fave moment: Tie between...
1) Hodgman appraises a microfiche machine over the telephone.
2) Hodgman asks a caller "so what sweet flavor are you rocking, Loco bro?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DS1077 on December 30, 2010, 07:55:34 PM
The call from Ron Scharpling was amazing.  I've been a listener for a few years, but I can't remember - is that the first peak we've had into the Scharpling family mythology, the multiple brothers with rhyming names, etc?  Really funny stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on December 30, 2010, 08:21:37 PM
Quote from: DS1077 on December 30, 2010, 07:55:34 PM
The call from Ron Scharpling was amazing.  I've been a listener for a few years, but I can't remember - is that the first peak we've had into the Scharpling family mythology, the multiple brothers with rhyming names, etc?  Really funny stuff.

Didn't his cousin call a few weeks ago?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 30, 2010, 08:40:56 PM
Tom's dad(dy) has called a couple of times - 12/2/03, 5/28/02 (this one is on a Stereolaffs CD), and 2/10/10. His brother Dom called 5/15/07. I can't think of any others.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on December 30, 2010, 10:42:10 PM
Tom's nephew checked in on the 7th of December. (Ron's son, Caesar).
His cousin Willy called on March 16.
His fat cousin called in March of '09.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on December 30, 2010, 11:02:21 PM
The Darren "Greasy Funk" call includes a listing of various Scharpling brothers along with "San," a Korean exchange student the clan once hosted.  The Scharplings are like the Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia without the powdered hydrocodone snorting and attempted murder arrests. (The Scharplings do indeed dance like Jesco, though, especially after a Four Loko and Soy Vanilla Latte binge.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 31, 2010, 04:56:29 PM
Quote from: Omar on December 30, 2010, 11:02:21 PM
a Four Loko and Soy Vanilla Latte binge.)

I like excitement.  But that sounds dangerous.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Spacely on December 31, 2010, 05:26:09 PM
A little more here, from a recent, similar conversation.

http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7298.15.html (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7298.15.html)

The first Tom's Daddy call says that Tom only has four brothers and sisters, but now with the rhyming brothers, it seems like the clan is up to 10. 

Oh, I believe 2009 also saw calls from Tom's "ste-puncle" and his Godfather. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on January 01, 2011, 11:57:29 AM
Quote from: bmills on December 29, 2010, 01:32:39 PM
Tom: Let's put a little sizzle in that steak guys.
PFT (calmly): That's been a campaign of yours for quite a while.

The entire Mass discussion was pretty amazing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on January 01, 2011, 01:09:13 PM
I loved Tom's discussion of Graceland because he was able to place Elvis in context as a human being for once.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on January 02, 2011, 08:42:29 PM
Quote from: DS1077 on December 30, 2010, 07:55:34 PM
The call from Ron Scharpling was amazing.  I've been a listener for a few years, but I can't remember - is that the first peak we've had into the Scharpling family mythology, the multiple brothers with rhyming names, etc?  Really funny stuff.

Just realized that if Ron is Cesar's dad (or Caesar, but I prefer the former), the alliteration of Cesar Scharpling has been making me giddy for the last 30 minutes. Wonder if his middle name is Alva? He is the great-great-great-wizard of melon park.

Other favorite parts
-Drowning Pool alarm
-Most amazing emphasis on the word deigned I have ever heard so far.
-"I've played sixth fiddle to you guys my entire life."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lauraaaaaak on January 03, 2011, 01:14:59 AM
"You put on a purple dress I thought it was a Grimace"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 03, 2011, 10:10:54 AM
Oh, I nearly forgot ... did anyone recognize Bob, that weird dude who called twice several months ago? I think on his first call I was queued right behind him - I think I said on air that he sounded like Jackie Vernon. Like, more of a pixilated rather than a drunk guy? This time out he said he's never called, but I'm pretty sure it was him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on January 03, 2011, 10:41:38 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 03, 2011, 10:10:54 AM
Oh, I nearly forgot ... did anyone recognize Bob, that weird dude who called twice several months ago? I think on his first call I was queued right behind him - I think I said on air that he sounded like Jackie Vernon. Like, more of a pixilated rather than a drunk guy? This time out he said he's never called, but I'm pretty sure it was him.

He's the Dave Brubeck guy, right? He wanted Tom to play some Jazz of the Dave Brubeck flavor. Did he also tell Tom he had cancer? Is this the same guy? He's called at least twice before.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 03, 2011, 11:03:46 AM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on January 03, 2011, 10:41:38 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 03, 2011, 10:10:54 AM
Oh, I nearly forgot ... did anyone recognize Bob, that weird dude who called twice several months ago? I think on his first call I was queued right behind him - I think I said on air that he sounded like Jackie Vernon. Like, more of a pixilated rather than a drunk guy? This time out he said he's never called, but I'm pretty sure it was him.

He's the Dave Brubeck guy, right? He wanted Tom to play some Jazz of the Dave Brubeck flavor. Did he also tell Tom he had cancer? Is this the same guy? He's called at least twice before.

Yep.  He likes to say his name is "Joe".  I heard him suggest Tom "Spurling" may be a misogynist on Night People a while back.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 03, 2011, 11:10:11 AM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on January 03, 2011, 10:41:38 AM

He's the Dave Brubeck guy, right? He wanted Tom to play some Jazz of the Dave Brubeck flavor. Did he also tell Tom he had cancer? Is this the same guy? He's called at least twice before.

Yes! That's him - and now that you mention it, I think Tom race-baited him over Brubeck as well. That Protocols of the Elders of Zion thing from last week absolutely killed me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 03, 2011, 11:10:59 AM
That has to have been the same guy. His voice is pretty unmistakable.

I laughed when he said "'Heave-ho,' huh? That reminds of me of, like, pirates! Walkin' up and down the deck sayin' 'Give 'em the heave-ho!' You like that?"

Tom (circumspectly, as if he thinks Bob is trying to corner him somehow): "mmm, I'm not against it."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on January 03, 2011, 11:16:46 AM
Quote from: fonpr on January 03, 2011, 11:03:46 AM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on January 03, 2011, 10:41:38 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 03, 2011, 10:10:54 AM
Oh, I nearly forgot ... did anyone recognize Bob, that weird dude who called twice several months ago? I think on his first call I was queued right behind him - I think I said on air that he sounded like Jackie Vernon. Like, more of a pixilated rather than a drunk guy? This time out he said he's never called, but I'm pretty sure it was him.

He's the Dave Brubeck guy, right? He wanted Tom to play some Jazz of the Dave Brubeck flavor. Did he also tell Tom he had cancer? Is this the same guy? He's called at least twice before.

Yep.  He likes to say his name is "Joe".  I heard him suggest Tom "Spurling" may be a misogynist on Night People a while back.

There haven't been enough cigarettes produced in the world, ever, for that guy possibly to be only 50 years old.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on January 03, 2011, 11:38:03 AM
I have to admit that I had to look up YouTube-based evidence that Tom's joking at the expense of Boston's live concert experience was rooted in something real. I was not disappointed:

Boston More Than A Feeling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AlzsP4jN1E#)

I love the shot that starts around 3:10 of the band sort of standing there looking in different directions, and then they all sort of start wandering aimlessly like someone who's lost in a shopping mall.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 03, 2011, 01:58:34 PM
Quote from: Stupornaut on January 03, 2011, 11:38:03 AM
I have to admit that I had to look up YouTube-based evidence that Tom's joking at the expense of Boston's live concert experience was rooted in something real. I was not disappointed:

Boston More Than A Feeling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AlzsP4jN1E#)

I love the shot that starts around 3:10 of the band sort of standing there looking in different directions, and then they all sort of start wandering aimlessly like someone who's lost in a shopping mall.

That crowd is SO ready for the baseball game to start.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on January 03, 2011, 02:23:02 PM
I wonder if the people sitting in the back are any reflection of people who are watching from the front. Not one crowd shot from the front, looked like they were playing to an empty stadium. I can't explain it, I like this music somehow...there is some amount of shame involved. Mostly nostalgia I guess, my older sisters listened to this stuff continuously when it was new. I inherited all of their hand me down music.

Anyway, back on topic...I love it when PFT is on TBS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 04, 2011, 10:32:59 AM
Ron Scharpling claiming that the ghost of Thomas Edison threw a skid of Pampers at him at Costco.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 04, 2011, 11:56:42 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on January 04, 2011, 10:32:59 AM
Ron Scharpling claiming that the ghost of Thomas Edison threw a skid of Pampers at him at Costco.

Pardon me, but he SHOT the skid of Pampers. Show him some respect.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 04, 2011, 12:36:14 PM
I guess this means I'm emotionally about 5 years old, but The Foulest Wind made me laugh quite a bit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on January 04, 2011, 02:07:45 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 04, 2011, 12:36:14 PM
I guess this means I'm emotionally about 5 years old, but The Foulest Wind made me laugh quite a bit.

The best part about that was that said foul winds were "meticulously" recorded by Merle. That's one thing you can always say about Merle Allin.  He is a meticulous man.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 05, 2011, 12:43:20 AM
Worst: That really smug guy who called near the end of the show (the one who was worried about being hung up on).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 05, 2011, 12:56:28 AM
Amazed by the clustering of bad calls tonight, but some of the funniest moments were hearing Tom deal with and lament over the same.

Best: North American Buffet Wreckers Association. The improvised explosion when JW apparently had some technical difficulties with his sound FX. What a trouper.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on January 05, 2011, 02:42:06 AM
Best: the whole angle on completely repopulating the Hate Pit. Those who keep track of these officially obviously need to chronicle this installment of the Best Show.   Also, the dog chasing the cat with a cape chasing the mouse with the cape.

The Worst was pretty obvious, but Tom did a great job of making the run of bad callers seem entertaining.  Granted, Entertainment Through Pain, nothing I'd wish on anyone. But that was made into a great show. The Phil Spectorisms peppered about really helped too re: Wall Of Laughs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on January 05, 2011, 07:33:23 AM
James called back and was as transparent as in his hay day.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 05, 2011, 07:57:24 AM
The best call of the show had to do with these links:

www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_173251409379291

www.youtube.com/?v=Hxv-RR2biYo
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 05, 2011, 12:53:04 PM
Does anyone know what was the date of the show when Tom was first talking about Christie and Corzine? I think it also had a lot of The H-Man and Wally. That was a GREAT show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 05, 2011, 01:52:42 PM
The Flintstones The Great Gazoo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ALHy4_EnUI&NR=1#)


The Great Gazoo! Me and my brother LOVED when he came on - we used to call each other Dumb Dumb in that awesome voice. Oh, Harvey Korman ....
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 05, 2011, 02:04:58 PM
Wasn't Gazoo marooned on Earth? Where's he always in such a hurry to leave to?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 05, 2011, 02:17:27 PM
I loved:

1) Jon Corzine buying organic salmon at Trader Joe's.
2) The Wall of Laughs.
3) The Miami HEATles induction into the Hate Pit.
4) The fear of judgment from that bookstore in Princeton. That's a great bookstore but I'd be really afraid to buy Bababooey's book there, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on January 05, 2011, 03:41:16 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 05, 2011, 07:57:24 AM
The best call of the show had to do with these links:

www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_173251409379291

www.youtube.com/?v=Hxv-RR2biYo

Thanks for ruining the mystique, Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 05, 2011, 04:17:38 PM
Well, I ruined the mystique several months ago by hinting at where to find his Youtube channel (something I definitely regret doing).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on January 05, 2011, 07:36:35 PM
Sometime in 2011 I will securing funding via Kickstarter and make a documentary about Spike called EXIT THROUGH THE DUNGEON, PETS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on January 05, 2011, 07:50:40 PM
WORST: Letting Roger Moore out of the HATE PIT!  This is a catastrophic mistake! 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on January 05, 2011, 08:15:46 PM
What is the name is the Phil Spector book Tom read from last night?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on January 05, 2011, 08:39:42 PM
Quote from: Gregory on January 05, 2011, 08:15:46 PM
What is the name is the Phil Spector book Tom read from last night?
Tearing Down the Wall (http://www.amazon.com/Tearing-Down-Wall-Sound-Spector/dp/1400076617/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1294277917&sr=1-1), by Mick Brown
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 05, 2011, 09:19:09 PM
Quote from: Gregory on January 05, 2011, 08:15:46 PM
What is the name is the Phil Spector book Tom read from last night?

THAT was a fine moment. "That was the most normal paragraph in the entire book!" Really made me want to read it!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on January 05, 2011, 09:26:00 PM
Quote from: DS1077 on December 30, 2010, 07:55:34 PM
The call from Ron Scharpling was amazing.  I've been a listener for a few years, but I can't remember - is that the first peak we've had into the Scharpling family mythology, the multiple brothers with rhyming names, etc?  Really funny stuff.

No, I don't think so. I recall a call from Dom Scharpling as well...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on January 05, 2011, 09:28:33 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 03, 2011, 10:10:54 AM
Oh, I nearly forgot ... did anyone recognize Bob, that weird dude who called twice several months ago? I think on his first call I was queued right behind him - I think I said on air that he sounded like Jackie Vernon. Like, more of a pixilated rather than a drunk guy? This time out he said he's never called, but I'm pretty sure it was him.

Sure sounded like him. YOu're talking about the old dude who bitched Tom out last summer for not playing Stan Getz, right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on January 05, 2011, 09:33:40 PM
Quote from: Alex P on January 05, 2011, 12:53:04 PM
Does anyone know what was the date of the show when Tom was first talking about Christie and Corzine? I think it also had a lot of The H-Man and Wally. That was a GREAT show.

If it had a lot of the H-Man and Wally I'd start with the show in which the competed to be Tom's protoge. Sorry, I can't remember the eact date.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on January 05, 2011, 09:38:17 PM
Quote from: samir on January 05, 2011, 08:39:42 PM
Tearing Down the Wall (http://www.amazon.com/Tearing-Down-Wall-Sound-Spector/dp/1400076617/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1294277917&sr=1-1), by Mick Brown

Thank you!

Quote from: cavorting with nudists on January 05, 2011, 09:19:09 PM
THAT was a fine moment. "That was the most normal paragraph in the entire book!" Really made me want to read it!

I'm going to try and get a copy this weekend when I pick up Patton's new book.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 06, 2011, 11:23:57 AM
Quote from: Omar on January 05, 2011, 07:36:35 PM
Sometime in 2011 I will securing funding via Kickstarter and make a documentary about Spike called EXIT THROUGH THE DUNGEON, PETS.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 06, 2011, 11:26:48 AM
Quote from: Omar on January 05, 2011, 07:36:35 PM
Sometime in 2011 I will securing funding via Kickstarter and make a documentary about Spike called EXIT THROUGH THE DUNGEON, PETS.

I have it on good authority that Spike's biggest fan recently came into some money. I think you have a shot at this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 06, 2011, 03:25:07 PM
"Puke Church"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 06, 2011, 03:26:03 PM
"Who is DOING this? I don't like it".

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3450/3293369107_21234f6da9.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on January 06, 2011, 05:26:13 PM
Tom guessing the name of the guy from Megadeth.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 06, 2011, 05:27:45 PM
Quote from: Gregory on January 06, 2011, 05:26:13 PM
Tom guessing the name of the guy from Megadeth.

Loved that. "Gary?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on January 06, 2011, 05:34:15 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 06, 2011, 05:27:45 PM
Quote from: Gregory on January 06, 2011, 05:26:13 PM
Tom guessing the name of the guy from Megadeth.

Loved that. "Gary?"

JW cracking up when he said that too. Blast those mice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 06, 2011, 08:00:10 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on January 06, 2011, 03:26:03 PM
"Who is DOING this? I

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3450/3293369107_21234f6da9.jpg)

Where's Hugman?

I don't mean to imply but have you seen his LJP photo?

I am sure it's just a coincidence.

I miss Sun Ra.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 06, 2011, 08:45:08 PM
Quote from: Omar on January 05, 2011, 07:36:35 PM
Sometime in 2011 I will securing funding via Kickstarter and make a documentary about Spike called EXIT THROUGH THE DUNGEON, PETS.

A documentary about me? How quaint.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on January 06, 2011, 09:38:50 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 06, 2011, 08:45:08 PM
Quote from: Omar on January 05, 2011, 07:36:35 PM
Sometime in 2011 I will securing funding via Kickstarter and make a documentary about Spike called EXIT THROUGH THE DUNGEON, PETS.

A documentary about me? How quaint.

If by "quaint" you mean nominated for an Independent Spirit Award, then I am with you!

I will take this as your official endorsement and proceed with the EPK for potential investors in the project.  My guess is that Mark Cuban will be aboard by sunrise.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 06, 2011, 09:54:34 PM
Quote from: Omar on January 06, 2011, 09:38:50 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 06, 2011, 08:45:08 PM
Quote from: Omar on January 05, 2011, 07:36:35 PM
Sometime in 2011 I will securing funding via Kickstarter and make a documentary about Spike called EXIT THROUGH THE DUNGEON, PETS.

A documentary about me? How quaint.

If by "quaint" you mean nominated for an Independent Spirit Award, then I am with you!

I will take this as your official endorsement and proceed with the EPK for potential investors in the project.  My guess is that Mark Cuban will be aboard by sunrise.

I heard that movie Catfish described as something like "docu-horror". I think that's the angle to push on your Spike movie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fish on January 06, 2011, 10:29:54 PM
(http://amazingdata.com/mediadata20/Image/interesting_nifty_funny_amazing_mighty-rat20090724102056328.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 06, 2011, 11:38:16 PM
I don't know whether that's a best or a worst moment, but it is very cute.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jendawnb on January 07, 2011, 06:05:22 AM
Quote from: fish on January 06, 2011, 10:29:54 PM
(http://amazingdata.com/mediadata20/Image/interesting_nifty_funny_amazing_mighty-rat20090724102056328.jpg)
This went directly from the chat to my desktop background.

The Yesteryeary(ie?) concept simultaneously was hilarious & made me angry imagining people actually doing it.  When Vern called in, my first thought was, "I hope he says he is <45 years old."  This seems to be a trend among the most elderly-sounding callers of late, e.g. "Joe the racist," who -- when he called in as Bob from Bloomfield in April, said he'd rather see "Greg Killear" (Garrison Keillor) than Tom, requested more sexy girls & detective skits on the show -- said he is 35 y.o.  And maybe Roach Coach?  Of course Vern had a unique twist, but that reveal tickled me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hardweek on January 07, 2011, 10:25:16 AM
"This show is like Big Star"

The multi-accented old man running out of gas.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lpme on January 07, 2011, 10:05:48 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 05, 2011, 07:57:24 AM
The best call of the show had to do with these links:

www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_173251409379291


Oh my!  Did anyone else realize Spike's Phone Number is at the bottom of his Facebook page?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 07, 2011, 10:17:54 PM
Quote from: lpme on January 07, 2011, 10:05:48 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 05, 2011, 07:57:24 AM
The best call of the show had to do with these links:

www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_173251409379291


Oh my!  Did anyone else realize Spike's Phone Number is at the bottom of his Facebook page?

I guess a "Where's Debbie?" taste-of-his-own-medicine call wouldn't be that fun in 2011...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on January 08, 2011, 03:15:42 PM
Worst moment: The moaning about Netflix streaming.  What's next, we're not allowed to go to the library either?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 08, 2011, 03:46:47 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on January 08, 2011, 03:15:42 PM
Worst moment: The moaning about Netflix streaming.  What's next, we're not allowed to go to the library either?

Especially since you can stream them on your TV (rather than watching them on your computer, which I believe was one of the criticisms).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on January 08, 2011, 05:02:04 PM
Yes, you're not allowed to go to the library either. Didn't you hear?

Gimme a break. Every time I tried watching Netflix streaming it was all skippy and made the movie watching experience into pure garbage. So I stopped. If it's better now, then bully for all of us.

And if I'm going under the microscope for everything I say in the three hours, you are all coming with me. ALL OF YOU!

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on January 08, 2011, 05:59:54 PM
I mostly hate Netflix streaming because it's not available in Sweden.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on January 08, 2011, 06:29:23 PM
Some things on Netflix Instant look good, but there are any number of bush league problems: Incomplete films, pan & scan-like quality, motion problems, loading problems.  And I stream most of it on my tv. Considering they just raised subscription rates one would hope they spend some of that money to improve their product instead of reducing their dvd stock.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on January 08, 2011, 06:43:18 PM
To be fair they did also introduce a low cost streaming-only plan.

For whatever reason, also, the service works better on devices like Roku and Apple TV than on computers.

A lot of very big companies want Netflix dead.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 08, 2011, 07:58:38 PM
I have a Roku box and I love it. I haven't had the problems you've had Chris L ... I have had big time issues w/the Hulu plus service though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on January 08, 2011, 09:40:54 PM
While I've had generally good experience with Netflix Instant Streaming, I did have a weird experience once where I added that 1980 movie The Stunt Man and wound up being confronted with this brah-comedy mookumentary instead:

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNq7TprIqWk#)

(You really don't need to watch it. I didn't.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 08, 2011, 10:49:02 PM
Is it just me, or do TV episodes stream a lot worse than movies on Roku?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 08, 2011, 11:05:49 PM
Quote from: Alex P on January 08, 2011, 10:49:02 PM
Is it just me, or do TV episodes stream a lot worse than movies on Roku?

I haven't seen any difference but for one, bizarre exception: there was this one episode of the "This American Life" TV show that was missing part of the soundtrack the first few times I tried to watch it. Not all, just part (there was "nat sound" but no voice-over.) That's the only time this ever happened and that was some time ago.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 09, 2011, 08:27:29 AM
Quote from: Alex P on January 07, 2011, 10:17:54 PM
Quote from: lpme on January 07, 2011, 10:05:48 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 05, 2011, 07:57:24 AM
The best call of the show had to do with these links:

www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_173251409379291


Oh my!  Did anyone else realize Spike's Phone Number is at the bottom of his Facebook page?

Try it and it's off to the woodchipper.

I guess a "Where's Debbie?" taste-of-his-own-medicine call wouldn't be that fun in 2011...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on January 09, 2011, 01:25:26 PM
When I was on 5 MB Qwest DSL, Netflix streaming was not good. the quality bar was always below 50%. We upgraded to 16 MB cable internet last year and now the streaming through our Blue-Ray player is very good. There are some films in their library that are horrible copies though and others with issues as Chris L mentioned earlier. Anything marked with HD usually comes through pretty good for us. Overall we are pretty happy with it considering we do not watch much cable. (We have what's called "local cable", a step below basic. We are OK with that.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on January 09, 2011, 02:27:19 PM
Quote from: Chris L on January 08, 2011, 06:29:23 PM
Some things on Netflix Instant look good, but there are any number of bush league problems: Incomplete films, pan & scan-like quality, motion problems, loading problems.  And I stream most of it on my tv. Considering they just raised subscription rates one would hope they spend some of that money to improve their product instead of reducing their dvd stock.

I agree it's still not perfect but I think Netflix streamng has picked up their game big time in the last year.  I haven't run across a pan and scan or anything like that in ages.

the quality and variety of the titles they offer has gone way up too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 09, 2011, 06:59:35 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 05, 2011, 07:57:24 AM
The best call of the show had to do with these links:

www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_173251409379291

www.youtube.com/?v=Hxv-RR2biYo

The link to the petition is:
http://www.gopetition.com/petition/41897.html (http://www.gopetition.com/petition/41897.html)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 09, 2011, 07:03:16 PM
I signed it, Spike. I don't want to go "off to the woodchipper."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 09, 2011, 08:13:42 PM
Your avatar skeers me, Spike, no signature for you until that thing goes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 10, 2011, 07:32:25 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on January 09, 2011, 08:13:42 PM
Your avatar skeers me, Spike, no signature for you until that thing goes.

What's scary about it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 10, 2011, 09:05:20 AM
Quote from: Spike on January 10, 2011, 07:32:25 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on January 09, 2011, 08:13:42 PM
Your avatar skeers me, Spike, no signature for you until that thing goes.

What's scary about it?

Well, for me, just something about a little kid in a superhero costume is kind of unsettling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on January 10, 2011, 05:28:11 PM
Spike, that red post is scaring me.  Why do you have to paint your replies?

Uch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 10, 2011, 07:43:44 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 10, 2011, 07:32:25 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on January 09, 2011, 08:13:42 PM
Your avatar skeers me, Spike, no signature for you until that thing goes.

What's scary about it?
(http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/4009/1097290-i_see_what_you_did_there_super.jpg)

Fine, thanks for changing the creepy avatar. Still no signature 'cause you're too mean about kids.  Also because I don't care
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 11, 2011, 07:09:57 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on January 10, 2011, 07:43:44 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 10, 2011, 07:32:25 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on January 09, 2011, 08:13:42 PM
Your avatar skeers me, Spike, no signature for you until that thing goes.

What's scary about it?
(http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/4009/1097290-i_see_what_you_did_there_super.jpg)

Fine, thanks for changing the creepy avatar. Still no signature 'cause you're too mean about kids.  Also because I don't care

@Cavorting: You vill be punished.  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on January 12, 2011, 12:09:30 AM
Spike and Tom's Big Bang Theory improv tonight was sooo good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 12, 2011, 12:14:15 AM
I missed the first hour (came in on the Patton call) but I can't imagine anything in that first hour topping Tom & Mike's "Tour of the Hate Pit."

Instant Best Show Gem.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 12, 2011, 08:17:40 AM
Spike trying to address Tom as "pet."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on January 12, 2011, 10:23:01 AM
Spike as Jim Parsons was the most disturbing thing I have ever heard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: davidgoeschatting on January 12, 2011, 11:13:16 AM
(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3038/outsidersteiny.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 12, 2011, 12:11:46 PM
'Like Taco Bell's Quality Mexican Food'

The Hate Pit Tour

All of it that I heard (I missed spike at the beginning).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on January 12, 2011, 01:00:41 PM
The first Spike call should go into the Spike Hall of Fame. Yeah, it was pretty great.

The Hate Pit Tour TOPS IT.

WALL OF LAUGHS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on January 12, 2011, 01:22:38 PM
After tonight's show I'm only going to watch movies standing-up and with the lights on.

And I love how THE BEST SHOW became its own version of THE MERCURY THEATRE ON THE AIR when Tom and Mike descended into the Hate Pit. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 12, 2011, 01:32:59 PM
I loved Spike's Sheldon impression and his frustration when Tom tried to do the "Stan Lee/Stanley" routine.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on January 12, 2011, 01:36:59 PM
Did I hear this properly? The book of regulations. Love it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on January 12, 2011, 02:58:33 PM
"What if we took the Outsiders and made them all frankensteins?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on January 12, 2011, 03:39:42 PM
I really, really hate to say anything nice about the guy - I just hate to mention him at all, knowing he might see this - but I'll repeat my take from last night: Spike re-established himself at the top of the regular caller pile last night. I need more of the Abbott & GOMPstello team.

The Hate Pit Tour was both amazing and terrifying. Fredericks, is that what it's like in your head all the time?

Worst part: Tom refusing to admit that he's in Blockbuster's pocket. Rumor is, he gets five day rentals on new releases for his attempts to undermine Netflix.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 12, 2011, 03:49:02 PM
Does Blockbuster still have VHS tapes? The last time I went to one was about three years ago and that was half their selection.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: llcultjam on January 12, 2011, 03:59:10 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 12, 2011, 08:17:40 AM
Spike trying to address Tom as "pet."

My favorites: Tom's reaction to being addressed as "pet". . .and Hate pit tour. I'd pay to go on that ride again.

To note, I'm watching the Tool T-shirt video, and Drenen looks much different than I imagined, that is, he's much hotter in video than on the radio. Kudos for the well-done video and the chops.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on January 12, 2011, 04:16:09 PM
Quote from: Wes on January 12, 2011, 03:39:42 PM
I really, really hate to say anything nice about the guy - I just hate to mention him at all, knowing he might see this - but I'll repeat my take from last night: Spike re-established himself at the top of the regular caller pile last night. I need more of the Abbott & GOMPstello team.

Why would you be reluctant to praise Spike, pet?  He's a living legend!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on January 12, 2011, 08:18:37 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on January 08, 2011, 05:02:04 PM
Yes, you're not allowed to go to the library either. Didn't you hear?

Gimme a break. Every time I tried watching Netflix streaming it was all skippy and made the movie watching experience into pure garbage. So I stopped. If it's better now, then bully for all of us.

And if I'm going under the microscope for everything I say in the three hours, you are all coming with me. ALL OF YOU!

Tom.

Oh, Tom. You are the king.  Being mocked by you on the air was delightful. Seriously.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 12, 2011, 08:24:24 PM
Worst: Mike from Manhattan's road-salt culinary curiosity. Really?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 12, 2011, 09:53:12 PM
Worst: Not hearing 99% of it because I was camping out in Terminal A of the Detroit Airport. 

(P..S. Finally said 'f___ this,' rented a car and drove the 13 hours home)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 13, 2011, 01:27:48 AM
This malapropism (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,1613.msg166357.html#msg166357), along with "Book of Regulations".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on January 13, 2011, 04:28:10 AM
the show was awesome
Tom always finds a way to get to a new gear.

The theater of the mind stuff with Mike, adding Dracula  to the cast of Newbridge
the random explosions to end the calls. All great.


One tiny little thing
that bothered me
Tom saying he got "gyp'd" on the record he bought
I know we all grew up on it, but this is actually a nasty little phrase.
An insult to the long suffering Romani peoples.

http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/feature-stories/europes-roma-community-still-facing-massive-discrimination-20090408 (http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/feature-stories/europes-roma-community-still-facing-massive-discrimination-20090408)

sorry, I didn't mean to bring anybody down
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 13, 2011, 10:00:11 AM
Quote from: Wes on January 12, 2011, 03:39:42 PM

Fredericks, is that what it's like in your head all the time?



Not all the time, Wes. Frequently.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MarcInLiverpool on January 13, 2011, 03:51:20 PM
The show is taking even longer to appear on iTunes these days. I wanted to download it so I could play a sample to someone, the no flash mp3 link on wfmu doesn't allow you to skim through it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on January 13, 2011, 04:25:03 PM
Quote from: MarcInLiverpool on January 13, 2011, 03:51:20 PM
The show is taking even longer to appear on iTunes these days. I wanted to download it so I could play a sample to someone, the no flash mp3 link on wfmu doesn't allow you to skim through it.

it's up there now.

a day later.

how fast do you want it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on January 13, 2011, 07:41:46 PM
Quote from: MarcInLiverpool on January 13, 2011, 03:51:20 PM
The show is taking even longer to appear on iTunes these days. I wanted to download it so I could play a sample to someone, the no flash mp3 link on wfmu doesn't allow you to skim through it.

not sure if it's okay to say this, but you can download the full mp3 from wfmu on Wednesday morning
Flashgot in FF does the job for me (I don't like waiting either), although other download plugins will probably work too
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 13, 2011, 08:15:46 PM
Oh my God--I'm just listening now and am almost in tears with gratitude--

That the soundtrack in The Hate Pit is the "Family Guy" theme on eternal replay.

I fucking hate that show SO MUCH. Everything about it makes my flesh crawl like the Human Centipede's caboose. You know, I've been listening to the Best Show for years and have never heard Tom express himself about it.  So many people seem to have no problem with that wretched piece of shite.  God bless you, Tom.

That whole Hate Pit tour was fantastic, but nothing has ever made me happier than hearing "The Family Guy" placed on a level with Chris Christie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on January 13, 2011, 08:37:01 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on January 13, 2011, 08:15:46 PM
Oh my God--I'm just listening now and am almost in tears with gratitude--

That the soundtrack in The Hate Pit is the "Family Guy" theme on eternal replay.

I fucking hate that show SO MUCH. Everything about it makes my flesh crawl like the Human Centipede's caboose. You know, I've been listening to the Best Show for years and have never heard Tom express himself about it.  So many people seem to have no problem with that wretched piece of shite.  God bless you, Tom.

That whole Hate Pit tour was fantastic, but nothing has ever made me happier than hearing "The Family Guy" placed on a level with Chris Christie.

really?

i feel like there was a whole string of weeks where Tom ranted about family guy alot.

where's omar?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on January 13, 2011, 09:34:00 PM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on January 13, 2011, 08:37:01 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on January 13, 2011, 08:15:46 PM
Oh my God--I'm just listening now and am almost in tears with gratitude--

That the soundtrack in The Hate Pit is the "Family Guy" theme on eternal replay.

I fucking hate that show SO MUCH. Everything about it makes my flesh crawl like the Human Centipede's caboose. You know, I've been listening to the Best Show for years and have never heard Tom express himself about it.  So many people seem to have no problem with that wretched piece of shite.  God bless you, Tom.

That whole Hate Pit tour was fantastic, but nothing has ever made me happier than hearing "The Family Guy" placed on a level with Chris Christie.

really?

i feel like there was a whole string of weeks where Tom ranted about family guy alot.

where's omar?

Tom has indeed previously expressed (2007-2008 era) displeasure with this FOX animated skein. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 13, 2011, 09:49:03 PM
I too share the Family Guy hate. I think the theme would be ideal on the jukebox in hell.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 13, 2011, 11:23:18 PM
Well, I started listening around 2007 or '08.  If anyone can direct me to some especially juicy rants, I would seek them out just for the sheer joy of having my views affirmed.  Thanks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on January 14, 2011, 08:47:26 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on January 13, 2011, 09:49:03 PM
I too share the Family Guy hate. I think the theme would be ideal on the jukebox in hell.

One of my most bewildering music-geek moments was when I discovered that the theme was written by Walter "A Fifth of Beethoven" Murphy.

I'm not into Family Guy at all, but I still gotta say that at least it's got its detractors. South Park has been a tediously obvious dead-horse meme generator for the last ten years, and it still gets held up as the modern gold standard of satire just because it has the courage to say "Hey, both sides suck" amidst all the gore and gay jokes. I think when Matt and Trey admitted they identify with Cartman most out of all the characters is when it went sour for me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 14, 2011, 12:53:47 PM
As soon as I thought Family Guy couldn't get any worse, they started using the dog as a political mouthpiece.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on January 14, 2011, 01:39:53 PM
I think Tom's nerdvision™ football glasses idea may seriously be one of the greatest ideas ever had.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 14, 2011, 02:21:48 PM
 It is a good thing I watch high quality programs. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 14, 2011, 03:51:07 PM
I finally got to hear the Spike/Tom improv 'Big Bang Theory' bit. Hilarious. 'Thanks for reading, guys. Enough said. I said enough said.'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on January 14, 2011, 04:07:55 PM
Quote from: Alex P on January 14, 2011, 12:53:47 PM
As soon as I thought Family Guy couldn't get any worse, they started using the dog as a political mouthpiece.

I know a guy who's written for American Dad for several years.  It's great to get paid - I don't begrudge anybody a living, no sir.  But don't most people who create entertainment for a living want to not work for extended periods on things that are awful?  Even if they're making good money?
 
I don't run into him often or know him very well, but I've been trying to think of how I might ask that question if I do, because I'm really curious.

My hope is that he'd give the same answer I'd give about my job, which is "look, it's how I make a living."  As long as no one started defending its artistic integrity I'd be ok.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 14, 2011, 06:49:59 PM
Quote from: Stupornaut on January 14, 2011, 08:47:26 AM

I'm not into Family Guy at all, but I still gotta say that at least it's got its detractors. South Park has been a tediously obvious dead-horse meme generator for the last ten years, and it still gets held up as the modern gold standard of satire just because it has the courage to say "Hey, both sides suck" amidst all the gore and gay jokes. I think when Matt and Trey admitted they identify with Cartman most out of all the characters is when it went sour for me.

I liked the South Park episode where they beat up on Family Guy. You might say that's a fight where everybody loses, but I thought South Park zung them pretty good.

But I agree that "both sides suck" is a cop-out if you're gonna claim to be a satirist.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on January 14, 2011, 07:52:36 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on January 14, 2011, 04:07:55 PM
Quote from: Alex P on January 14, 2011, 12:53:47 PM
As soon as I thought Family Guy couldn't get any worse, they started using the dog as a political mouthpiece.

I know a guy who's written for American Dad for several years.  It's great to get paid - I don't begrudge anybody a living, no sir.  But don't most people who create entertainment for a living want to not work for extended periods on things that are awful?  Even if they're making good money?
 
I don't run into him often or know him very well, but I've been trying to think of how I might ask that question if I do, because I'm really curious.

My hope is that he'd give the same answer I'd give about my job, which is "look, it's how I make a living."  As long as no one started defending its artistic integrity I'd be ok.

I work in animation and you pretty much nailed it. people gotta eat and pay the bills. it's the nature of the work, production on every tv show or movie ends eventually and you need to find a new job. artistic integrity is pretty hard to have when you're trying to make a living. of course everyone who works in this industry would love to always work on stuff they believe in but at the end of the day work is work. you take what you can get. I'm lucky, I work on a show I'm proud to say i work on right now but when this ends I gotta take what I can get. If I got work on a show like family guy that i know is probably going to be on the air for a long time I'd do it in a second.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 14, 2011, 08:27:29 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on January 14, 2011, 06:49:59 PM
Quote from: Stupornaut on January 14, 2011, 08:47:26 AM

I'm not into Family Guy at all, but I still gotta say that at least it's got its detractors. South Park has been a tediously obvious dead-horse meme generator for the last ten years, and it still gets held up as the modern gold standard of satire just because it has the courage to say "Hey, both sides suck" amidst all the gore and gay jokes. I think when Matt and Trey admitted they identify with Cartman most out of all the characters is when it went sour for me.

I liked the South Park episode where they beat up on Family Guy. You might say that's a fight where everybody loses, but I thought South Park zung them pretty good.

But I agree that "both sides suck" is a cop-out if you're gonna claim to be a satirist.

That particular ep was pretty funny, yeah - and they could still nail a thing or two pretty well the last time I checked in (I loved how Al Gore wore a cape & went around with his hands outstretched, like a little boy playing Superman), but I haven't been on board with South Park for a while, for similar reasons, meaning the "both sides suck" argument.

What I also started to not like was their "either it's all okay, or none of it is" stance, and not only their stance, but the fact that Matt and Trey would regularly run pell mell towards that stance. The fact is it's not all okay.

Also, they're very proud that they can get an episode out quickly about some hot button issue & be the first ones out there to make a comment about this - but then, they usually go back to "both sides suck" as their statement.

It's like that old cliche about clients who say "we want you to design our product, and we want it to be good and cheap and we want it fast." The designers go "okay, pick two of those things".

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 14, 2011, 08:30:38 PM
With South Park, it seems like it's usually coming from a libertarian point of view but occasionally picks on the right when there's a really easy target like Glenn Beck.

That being said, I'm unapologetically a huge fan of it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on January 14, 2011, 08:30:49 PM
I'm a little surprised Nick DiPaulo was not officially tossed into the Hate Pit. I'd say he should get Mickey Dolenz's old spot.

I do love how Tom holds a grudge over the slights.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on January 14, 2011, 08:44:42 PM
"What are these guys biting through that they need teeth that strong?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on January 14, 2011, 08:52:32 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on January 14, 2011, 08:30:49 PM
I'm a little surprised Nick DiPaulo was not officially tossed into the Hate Pit. I'd say he should get Mickey Dolenz's old spot.

I do love how Tom holds a grudge over the slights.

I thought he was.  The buildup, anticipation and subsequent payoff from the moment Tom brought up Louie until he got to revisiting the Nick DiPaulo stuff was a true highlight of the best show in ages.  The Hate Pit tour was also amazing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on January 14, 2011, 08:54:52 PM
Family Guy, to me, is like that giant bag of junk food you know you shouldn't touch, but occasionally, you need a fix.  I like the show, but it's a true guilty pleasure, because I know I could be watching better stuff I know nothing about yet.

STILL, Family Guy -- while 99.9% unoriginal since Episode 1 -- can belt out a good episode once a season or two. This happened with their alternate universe episode (like i said, not original at all.)  The producer of that episode did a great job on the one part where they were in the D****y universe.

Very faint praise at best, but I give in to Family Guy at points.  I know, I know.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on January 14, 2011, 09:31:16 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on January 14, 2011, 08:52:32 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on January 14, 2011, 08:30:49 PM
I'm a little surprised Nick DiPaulo was not officially tossed into the Hate Pit. I'd say he should get Mickey Dolenz's old spot.

I do love how Tom holds a grudge over the slights.

I thought he was.  The buildup, anticipation and subsequent payoff from the moment Tom brought up Louie until he got to revisiting the Nick DiPaulo stuff was a true highlight of the best show in ages.  The Hate Pit tour was also amazing.

Maybe he was. It's entirely possible I missed the point of it entirely.

By the way, Tom wasn't just being vindictive when he said Nick did a bad job of acting on LOUIE. The line where he says something like "You act like you're kidding , but you mean it" just stuck out to me as being awkward.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on January 15, 2011, 03:34:09 AM
I have discovered the joy of listening to the podcasts (right now from June 2010) while walking around, getting coffee, eating lunch in Japanese restaurants, getting ready for work and for bed.  Thank you, Tom, Jon and guests, and thank you iPhone with your wonderful volume and on/off switch right on the headphones.

I could probably listen to John Hodgman and John Oliver and Tom riff for several days worth of podcasts.  And I liked Paul F. Tompkins' interaction with Milo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on January 15, 2011, 08:42:44 AM
Quote from: Omar on January 13, 2011, 09:34:00 PM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on January 13, 2011, 08:37:01 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on January 13, 2011, 08:15:46 PM
Oh my God--I'm just listening now and am almost in tears with gratitude--

That the soundtrack in The Hate Pit is the "Family Guy" theme on eternal replay.

I fucking hate that show SO MUCH. Everything about it makes my flesh crawl like the Human Centipede's caboose. You know, I've been listening to the Best Show for years and have never heard Tom express himself about it.  So many people seem to have no problem with that wretched piece of shite.  God bless you, Tom.

That whole Hate Pit tour was fantastic, but nothing has ever made me happier than hearing "The Family Guy" placed on a level with Chris Christie.

really?

i feel like there was a whole string of weeks where Tom ranted about family guy alot.

where's omar?

Tom has indeed previously expressed (2007-2008 era) displeasure with this FOX animated skein.
"This is just like the time...", "Remember the time...", "What about the time..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 15, 2011, 05:30:24 PM
The best part about this week's Best Show is Tom Scharpling trying to recruit me as a protege!

That's the best part of my entire life!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on January 15, 2011, 06:51:09 PM
Quote from: mackro on January 14, 2011, 08:54:52 PM
Family Guy, to me, is like that giant bag of junk food you know you shouldn't touch, but occasionally, you need a fix.  I like the show, but it's a true guilty pleasure, because I know I could be watching better stuff I know nothing about yet.

I like to say it's like being tickled - yes, I will laugh once in a while despite myself, but it's never ever a pleasant experience.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on January 17, 2011, 10:13:34 AM
Really enjoyed last Tuesday's show.

Particular highlights that come to mind:
Hate Pit Tour
Tom's Boston comments (especially the sports teams bit),
Tom jerking Spike around over Stanley/Stan Lee
The many, many Philly Boy Roy malapropisms (seemed like more than usual? but especially "Book Of Regulations"


And my 2 cents on the TV shows being discussed in this thread:
Family Guy - sucks. So so bad. It makes me hate the people I love who like it.
South Park - prone to moments of genius but largely mediocre (and i agree on the "both sides suck" comments made above)

and am I the only person here who (Sorry, Spike) doesn't like the Big Bang Theory and doesn't understand why that guy keeps winning all the awards (add a Golden Globe last night to the list) There are so many better shows... 30 Rock, Parks & Rec, Community...even HIMYM (on a good day) is preferable to me. Someone get Nick Offerman a Globe/Emmy/People's Choice award for his portrayal of Ron Swanson on Parks & Recreation please.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 17, 2011, 10:31:33 AM
Spike is the only person I've ever heard talk about The Big Bang Theory. I don't know anyone who watches it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on January 17, 2011, 01:54:36 PM
Quote from: CSW on January 17, 2011, 10:13:34 AM

and am I the only person here who (Sorry, Spike) doesn't like the Big Bang Theory and doesn't understand why that guy keeps winning all the awards (add a Golden Globe last night to the list) There are so many better shows... 30 Rock, Parks & Rec, Community...even HIMYM (on a good day) is preferable to me. Someone get Nick Offerman a Globe/Emmy/People's Choice award for his portrayal of Ron Swanson on Parks & Recreation please.

Big Bang Theory is not my favorite show (I have seen about five episodes or so, but I don't make any effort to watch it), but speaking as an actor, what Jim Parsons does as a performer is astounding. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 17, 2011, 02:17:12 PM
Quote from: CSW on January 17, 2011, 10:13:34 AM
Really enjoyed last Tuesday's show.

Particular highlights that come to mind:
Hate Pit Tour
Tom's Boston comments (especially the sports teams bit),
Tom jerking Spike around over Stanley/Stan Lee
The many, many Philly Boy Roy malapropisms (seemed like more than usual? but especially "Book Of Regulations"


And my 2 cents on the TV shows being discussed in this thread:
Family Guy - sucks. So so bad. It makes me hate the people I love who like it.
South Park - prone to moments of genius but largely mediocre (and i agree on the "both sides suck" comments made above)

and am I the only person here who (Sorry, Spike) doesn't like the Big Bang Theory and doesn't understand why that guy keeps winning all the awards (add a Golden Globe last night to the list) There are so many better shows... 30 Rock, Parks & Rec, Community...even HIMYM (on a good day) is preferable to me. Someone get Nick Offerman a Globe/Emmy/People's Choice award for his portrayal of Ron Swanson on Parks & Recreation please.


'HOW I BEAT YOUR MOTHER' is right up there with 'GENERAL HOSPITAL'. Both are pieces of crap.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 17, 2011, 02:30:24 PM
What's this General Hospital animosity, Spike?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on January 17, 2011, 02:53:17 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 17, 2011, 02:17:12 PM

'HOW I BEAT YOUR MOTHER' is right up there with 'GENERAL HOSPITAL'. Both are pieces of crap.

Well, that's me told!

In fairness HIMYM is very hit and miss.  Blame it on my fondness of Jason Segal. Freaks and Geeks forever.

I stand by my Nick Offerman comment.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 17, 2011, 03:06:15 PM
Re: Big Bang Theory, all my geek friends watch it, which is another way of saying all my friends watch it. I've seen it a few times and I like it, but I don't watch it regularly like say Parks and Recreation.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on January 17, 2011, 03:43:37 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on January 17, 2011, 01:54:36 PM
Quote from: CSW on January 17, 2011, 10:13:34 AM

and am I the only person here who (Sorry, Spike) doesn't like the Big Bang Theory and doesn't understand why that guy keeps winning all the awards (add a Golden Globe last night to the list) There are so many better shows... 30 Rock, Parks & Rec, Community...even HIMYM (on a good day) is preferable to me. Someone get Nick Offerman a Globe/Emmy/People's Choice award for his portrayal of Ron Swanson on Parks & Recreation please.

Big Bang Theory is not my favorite show (I have seen about five episodes or so, but I don't make any effort to watch it), but speaking as an actor, what Jim Parsons does as a performer is astounding.

That said, once you give him the emmy, which I believe they did, they oughtta start spreading it around. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on January 17, 2011, 04:27:25 PM
I see people watch Big Bang Theory in the library and none of them laugh at it. They just look at it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: heliumsocket on January 18, 2011, 05:13:58 AM
Quote from: Spike on January 17, 2011, 02:17:12 PM
'HOW I BEAT YOUR MOTHER'
good lord.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on January 18, 2011, 06:13:21 AM
Quote from: heliumsocket on January 18, 2011, 05:13:58 AM
Quote from: Spike on January 17, 2011, 02:17:12 PM
'HOW I BEAT YOUR MOTHER'
good lord.

Whatever you do, Spike, please try this out on the air this week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 18, 2011, 07:19:18 AM
Quote from: Alex P. on January 17, 2011, 02:30:24 PM
What's this General Hospital animosity, Spike?

It is the one soap I never got into. I never understood the whole "LUKE AND LAURA" craze.   ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 18, 2011, 08:06:59 AM
Siamese pope (Ben and Dick Tus)

and

"The best idea since Rob Hyman picked up the melodica."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on January 19, 2011, 12:48:00 AM
"I'VE GOT NORMAL ARMS! HOW DARE YOU!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fish on January 19, 2011, 02:13:29 AM
The call right after that weird explosion had a loud operator message over it, and the guy couldn't get a sentence out (while Tom, of course, acted as if nothing strange was happening).  Then the noise stops and the guy says half a word and is immediately hung up on.

I'd hate to be that guy, but that was soo great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on January 19, 2011, 04:02:34 AM
Sigue Sigue Sputnik Flaunt It Promo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4mV-PbSMnQ#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on January 19, 2011, 07:22:56 AM
Those names! Nimnintz? I can't get over how funny that was.

And I'm loving these friends in the studio with Tom. It was great hearing him with Therese (Happy Birthday) and Mike.

Also, hearing Tom crack up at that joke about not wanting to clean out a gutted bus. Peals of sunshine.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on January 19, 2011, 07:58:54 AM
Quote from: heliumsocket on January 18, 2011, 05:13:58 AM
Quote from: Spike on January 17, 2011, 02:17:12 PM
'HOW I BEAT YOUR MOTHER'
good lord.

Imagining a show made up of flashbacks of arguments between two postgrad douchebags.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 19, 2011, 08:31:55 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on January 19, 2011, 07:58:54 AM
Quote from: heliumsocket on January 18, 2011, 05:13:58 AM
Quote from: Spike on January 17, 2011, 02:17:12 PM
'HOW I BEAT YOUR MOTHER'
good lord.

Imagining a show made up of flashbacks of arguments between two postgrad douchebags.

Just so I'm clear, this is the show starting Doggie Howser, right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 19, 2011, 08:44:20 AM
Mike getting "What's that Mike'd" at the end of his cruise story.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on January 19, 2011, 08:45:52 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 19, 2011, 08:31:55 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on January 19, 2011, 07:58:54 AM
Quote from: heliumsocket on January 18, 2011, 05:13:58 AM
Quote from: Spike on January 17, 2011, 02:17:12 PM
'HOW I BEAT YOUR MOTHER'
good lord.

Imagining a show made up of flashbacks of arguments between two postgrad douchebags.

Just so I'm clear, this is the show starting Doggie Howser, right?

One night Tom should just see how long he can go.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 19, 2011, 09:47:16 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 19, 2011, 08:31:55 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on January 19, 2011, 07:58:54 AM
Quote from: heliumsocket on January 18, 2011, 05:13:58 AM
Quote from: Spike on January 17, 2011, 02:17:12 PM
'HOW I BEAT YOUR MOTHER'
good lord.

Imagining a show made up of flashbacks of arguments between two postgrad douchebags.

Just so I'm clear, this is the show starting Doggie Howser, right?

Wait - now I'm confused again ... which one is Dork Patrol?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 19, 2011, 11:31:24 AM
I just want to thank everyone who called in or tweeted their support for me as a potential new protege for Tom. Tom touting me as a possible protege of his is a true honor. Just mere weeks ago, I was a small-town (Philadelphia) kid who had a podcast he made where he kinda talked about basketball with a good friend of his. It's pretty awesome that Tom is one of the 55 people who listen to our podcast and that he enjoys it enough to mention me on the air.

I very much would like to be Tom's protege. I think I have the necessary enthusiasm and fire that Tom wants for this role.

I just want to say that I have no personal animosity against The H-Man or Wally Wackiman. They've been welcomed into the homes of the millions of Best Show listeners around the globe for years. But this is a role that I never dreamed that I could have until Tom threw my name out there as a possibility. It's something that I want.

I will bare no grudge if The H-Man or an unknown entity (human, puppet or otherwise) earns the title of protege. But I will say that whoever earns this title is in for one hell of a fight. Because you can't fight this fire, daddy!

Also, I loved the discussion of the Northern Canadian Football League and am contemplating a podcast about this league.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on January 19, 2011, 12:06:38 PM
Tom absolutely killed it, again, last night. Him chuckling at the story by the guy with the dislocated shoulder had me in stitches. and Mike's cruise ship recap was hilarious. TBS 2011 is off to a great start.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan Telfer on January 19, 2011, 12:44:09 PM
This post once housed a dumb question, now answered but offline.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: confound on January 19, 2011, 01:08:52 PM
The Kevin Smith bit reminder me about this:

I was listening to one of the live Kevin Smith off-shoot podcasts (don't judge me) and at one point during a Q&A portion someone in the audience stood up and told him about the "interview" on the best how.

You can't really hear the audience member but you hear, "...Scharpling.... Best Show..." Kevin responds with, "They what? Oh, that sucks. Those guys were really nice." 

If anyone wants to listen to it, it's on the Tell em Steve Dave january-ish "Live from..." episode. Fast-forward towards the last 30 minutes unless you enjoy listening to people who shouldn't perform live and someone who doesn't want to perform live do a live podcast.

P.S. Don't judge me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on January 19, 2011, 04:13:24 PM
Who's the snitch??
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on January 19, 2011, 04:47:16 PM
I knew some brown-noser must have got Kevin's ear about it after he stopped following me on twitter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex_from_the_woods on January 19, 2011, 04:51:33 PM
But Kevin is a friend of the show! Tom said so. That nullifies the show in 2003 where Tom said, and I quote: "I Hate Kevin Smith". So it is written. So shall it be done.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on January 19, 2011, 07:25:51 PM
Jay Leno crossed with the blob from The Afghan Whigs.

(http://www.tvsnob.com/pictures/Jay.Leno.jpg)

+

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(http://www.chattahbox.com/images/Taylor_Hicks_Broadway_Grease.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 19, 2011, 10:06:29 PM
Just the phrase "the blob from The Afghan Whigs."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Louis Lame on January 20, 2011, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 19, 2011, 11:31:24 AM
Also, I loved the discussion of the Northern Canadian Football League and am contemplating a podcast about this league.

Do it, great league! More passing plays! I like my football played by a collection of gym teachers and civil servants, they're more desperate to come up with big plays in an effort to get noticed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kim Kelly on January 20, 2011, 09:56:42 AM
big bang theory: irredeemably bad

how i met your mother: at least it gave us robin sparkles

Robin Sparkles - "Let's Go To The Mall" (full version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF1b1pf9DRY#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 20, 2011, 10:47:14 AM
Quote from: Louis Lame on January 20, 2011, 09:45:27 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 19, 2011, 11:31:24 AM
Also, I loved the discussion of the Northern Canadian Football League and am contemplating a podcast about this league.

Do it, great league! More passing plays! I like my football played by a collection of gym teachers and civil servants, they're more desperate to come up with big plays in an effort to get noticed.

I'm going to research the teams in the Nanuvaat division right away.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on January 20, 2011, 11:17:53 AM
Quote from: Kim Kelly on January 20, 2011, 09:56:42 AM
big bang theory: irredeemably bad

how i met your mother: at least it gave us robin sparkles

Robin Sparkles - "Let's Go To The Mall" (full version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF1b1pf9DRY#ws)
all the humor is in the vests
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on January 20, 2011, 01:51:31 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on January 19, 2011, 08:44:20 AM
Mike getting "What's that Mike'd" at the end of his cruise story.

Jason, was that you being taken to task about Christmas on one of the Tom-approved podcasts?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 20, 2011, 02:24:02 PM
Quote from: Spalding on January 20, 2011, 01:51:31 PM
Jason, was that you being taken to task about Christmas on one of the Tom-approved podcasts?

Define "you."

Yes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 20, 2011, 05:27:06 PM
"Doggie Howser" - Another classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jendawnb on January 20, 2011, 07:28:40 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on January 19, 2011, 08:44:20 AM
Mike getting "What's that Mike'd" at the end of his cruise story.

THIS. This. A thousand times this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 20, 2011, 07:52:50 PM
I always think anything involving Mike is full of win, but I have to admit I laughed louder at "You should've heard what he was bragging about before the show... he found a nickel on the sidewalk...'Nobody came back for it...It's mine now!'"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on January 21, 2011, 12:24:07 PM
Tom hanging up on DC Pierson from Derrick Comedy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bernard on January 21, 2011, 02:12:34 PM
saloon doors for the smut section of video stores.

my father used to make me hang out in a barber shop that also rented videos - it was called, appropriately, Video Salon.  video store in front, barbershop in back.  the owner had saloon doors in front of the XXX tapes; man that place was creepy.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on January 21, 2011, 07:59:56 PM
I loved the talk about Larry Sanders show. I recently went on a binge and finished up the series. I'm pretty good at suspension of disbelief but it was a strain to believe that all those good looking young starlets would want to have sex with someone who looked like Garry Shandling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on January 23, 2011, 06:32:13 PM
I hope it's not too late to throw my hat into the ring for the protege position.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 23, 2011, 07:04:57 PM
I guess there's really no chance of H-Man making a comeback now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on January 23, 2011, 07:55:25 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 18, 2011, 07:19:18 AM
It is the one soap I never got into.

What did you think of Santa Barbara, Spike?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 23, 2011, 10:40:52 PM
I would like to hear the protege candidates rant about something as part of their protege audition. It's not the focus of the show, but I would have a hard time with a Best Show that didn't have some ranting involved, or at least the mocking of something to great comedic effect.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 23, 2011, 11:52:05 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on January 23, 2011, 10:40:52 PM
I would like to hear the protege candidates rant about something as part of their protege audition. It's not the focus of the show, but I would have a hard time with a Best Show that didn't have some ranting involved, or at least the mocking of something to great comedic effect.

I'd also find it fitting if each had to nominate some one to be thrown into the Hate Pit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on January 24, 2011, 10:12:08 AM
in respect of the protege situation.... the last couple shows are the first I've heard of this (previous stuff before my time/on an archive i didn't get to yet.).....is this serious, semi-serious, or not serious at all? If I'm stepping on a in-joke/reference I don't get landmine, forgive me.

Like is Tom really getting ready to leave?
Surely there can be no Best Show with out Tom himself?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 24, 2011, 10:39:47 AM
Tom's will is the wind's will, but here's a hint as to how straight to take the protege business: Is Ken Friedman really just gonna stand by while Tom turns over the slot to whomever he hand-picks?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pregnant Pause on January 24, 2011, 10:43:59 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on January 24, 2011, 10:39:47 AM
Tom's will is the wind's will, but here's a hint as to how straight to take the protege business: Is Ken Friedman really just gonna stand by while Tom turns over the slot to whomever he hand-picks?

I think a show with Geneva, Greg and the puppet talking hoops would shatter FMU records.  Imagine 2 hours of discourse on Lil Penny
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on January 24, 2011, 10:57:34 AM
Quote from: woodandiron on January 21, 2011, 12:24:07 PM
Tom hanging up on DC Pierson from Derrick Comedy.

Excuse me, I think you mean Beefy Pierson.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on January 24, 2011, 11:33:49 AM
Quote from: mike_b on January 24, 2011, 10:57:34 AM
Quote from: woodandiron on January 21, 2011, 12:24:07 PM
Tom hanging up on DC Pierson from Derrick Comedy.

Excuse me, I think you mean Beefy Pierson.

I was ecstatic the first time he called. Yet I was on the floor when Tom hung up on him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 24, 2011, 12:00:09 PM
I was as surprised as anyone else when Tom mentioned me as a potential protege. I never called into the show before Tuesday. I have no idea where this is headed but I will fight tooth and nail for the gig.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on January 24, 2011, 01:22:31 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 24, 2011, 12:00:09 PM
I was as surprised as anyone else when Tom mentioned me as a potential protege. I never called into the show before Tuesday. I have no idea where this is headed but I will fight tooth and nail for the gig.

Absolutely go for it dude. I wasn't saying otherwise. More I was just trying to figure out what was going on. I'm kinda new to the Best Show and I'd be bummed if Tom quit just when I got into it properly. Just selfish self interest on my part. I figure you'd be good Greg. I don't know a damned thing about basketball but I suspect your Take on who Tom was played well with him
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on January 24, 2011, 02:59:09 PM
i'm surprised that no one has commented on the extraordinary quality of this week's callers, as compared to last week's show.  tom gets the mvp, as always, but... a great collective effort by the quality callers.

also-- and especially as i was lucky enough to travel on the Allure of the Seas just last month-- i'm surprised that no one has brought up the horrible/hysterical image of Mike trapped in the middle of a zip line.  glad he's okay, goodness knows, but... wow.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on January 26, 2011, 12:00:02 AM
MT: "He was buried alive, and well, now he's buried dead."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on January 26, 2011, 03:36:47 AM
Quote from: Spike on January 17, 2011, 02:17:12 PM
'HOW I BEAT YOUR MOTHER' is right up there with 'GENERAL HOSPITAL'. Both are pieces of crap.

And now those worlds will collide.

http://www.cbs.com/forum/posts/list/144254.page (http://www.cbs.com/forum/posts/list/144254.page)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 26, 2011, 08:18:38 AM
Between the recent (brief) return of Captain Jack and last night's (even briefer) Goshen caller, it feels like the Best Show time continuum is starting to fold in on itself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 26, 2011, 09:09:26 AM
H-Man stepping out of the shadows during Greggulator's call. It was nice to see H-Man come through the fire and crawl back up on top. Greggulator definitely blinked in that stare down.

It ain't over yet, though. Geneva has yet to fight...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DS1077 on January 26, 2011, 09:49:15 AM
"Number 16 is trying to leave with number 12!"

Also, when the guy called asking for restaurant advice from J.Wo.  Just perfect timing on that one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex_from_the_woods on January 26, 2011, 09:51:05 AM
I noticed last night that Gregg sounds eerily like the 11 year old Petey. It could be argued that at one point Petey was the unofficial protege. Could it be that Petey is rising from the flames, reborn, older, wiser? With a new identity to take what is rightfully his- like V?

Nobody has SEEN Gregg yet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Yannick on January 26, 2011, 11:28:24 AM
Max throwing his hat in the protege ring was great.  He's responsible for http://www.mocktopus.com/ (http://www.mocktopus.com/) a pretty funny comic and I hope to see him get in the Protege Mix.

Aziz & Woliner were quite funny, it was good times last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on January 26, 2011, 11:44:11 PM
Aziz reading the tweet about the bitchy nurse in Andrew Dice Clay's voice had me cracking up so hard. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 26, 2011, 11:57:00 PM
I will definitely say that last night's call was not my best work. But there were mitigating circumstances.

1) He was in the studio with his brother and Aziz Anzari, only one of the best comics in the world, who were both firmly in his corner.
2) He emerged from the depths. I got Cobra Kai'd, as someone on Twitter said. H-Man had the element of surprise to his advantage.
3) It's my second call ever to the show, whereas H-Man's been calling in or making studio appearances for years.

These are NOT excuses. This was just one battle in the war to become Tom's protege. Everything is fair in this battle. This just means my game will get stepped up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gordon! on January 26, 2011, 11:58:07 PM
I for one loved Jane from Nova Scotias idea of having a Love Grotto. Ms. Aimee Mann seemed to like it too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on January 27, 2011, 05:26:24 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 26, 2011, 11:57:00 PM
I will definitely say that last night's call was not my best work. But there were mitigating circumstances.
I felt bad about your drubbing, Gregg. I'm in your corner all the way, for what it's worth*.

*NOTHING
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on January 27, 2011, 11:39:04 AM
Quote from: gordon! on January 26, 2011, 11:58:07 PM
I for one loved Jane from Nova Scotias idea of having a Love Grotto. Ms. Aimee Mann seemed to like it too.

I haven't heard the show yet, but Love Grotto sounds rather Depravity's Rainbow-appropriate.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 27, 2011, 01:47:11 PM
Aziz's laugh is insane.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on January 27, 2011, 01:56:20 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on January 27, 2011, 01:47:11 PM
Aziz's laugh is insane.

It was worse than mine.

 >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chloe inChicago on January 27, 2011, 04:27:08 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 26, 2011, 11:57:00 PM
I will definitely say that last night's call was not my best work. But there were mitigating circumstances.

1) He was in the studio with his brother and Aziz Anzari, only one of the best comics in the world, who were both firmly in his corner.
2) He emerged from the depths. I got Cobra Kai'd, as someone on Twitter said. H-Man had the element of surprise to his advantage.
3) It's my second call ever to the show, whereas H-Man's been calling in or making studio appearances for years.

These are NOT excuses. This was just one battle in the war to become Tom's protege. Everything is fair in this battle. This just means my game will get stepped up.

I think being in studio definitely helped H-Man in my opinion. You're better on the phone than H-Man, I will say.

Curious to see how this protege thing pans out. Are we going to find out in February? Who REALLY knows for sure?

Overall, a great show (as always). I called in for the first time, and was a bit nervous! Hopefully I can work up the courage to call more! It definitely adds to the listening experience!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on January 27, 2011, 09:29:33 PM
RE: The Best Show Protégé Question '11

All I know is I'm hearing ALL Hanks and ZERO Arties. Come on, prospective protégés, step it up.

Also: I was hoping the Zodiac Killer would throw his hat into the protégé ring.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on January 27, 2011, 10:16:15 PM
Tom v. Puppet exchanges have become increasingly funny
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chooch on January 28, 2011, 01:58:55 PM
Tom commenting on the H-Man's enunciation: "No offense to this kid... nice guy, but half the time he sounds like a manure salesman with a mouthful of samples."

This made me lose it while I was riding a crowded train...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hardweek on January 28, 2011, 04:41:32 PM
From soup to nuts, the whole show was top shelf.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on January 28, 2011, 05:42:35 PM
"They have to go in through Wally."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 28, 2011, 07:18:26 PM
Quote from: Chooch on January 28, 2011, 01:58:55 PM
Tom commenting on the H-Man's enunciation: "No offense to this kid... nice guy, but half the time he sounds like a manure salesman with a mouthful of samples."

This made me lose it while I was riding a crowded train...

Even funnier upon re-listening with the knowledge that H-Man was in the studio when this was said.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 28, 2011, 10:53:13 PM
Quote from: Spike on January 27, 2011, 01:56:20 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on January 27, 2011, 01:47:11 PM
Aziz's laugh is insane.

It was worse than mine.

 >:( >:( >:( >:(


His "whaaattts" were cracking me up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lpme on January 28, 2011, 11:28:17 PM
I have a problem with Greg comparing Tom to Kevin Durant.  Tom is a veteran here. If Durant quit tomorrow there would be numerous ESPN specials on "what could have been."  Tom has said he is around week to week, and when he does he will go down as one of the best of all time.  You'd have to put him down as Kobe.

H-Man still has the upper hand.  He has some fire in him, remember the protege-off against Wally.  Tom ended the show saying they both had disappointed him and he wasn't handing it over.  H-Man called him out on it, there are too many yes men around, the host of the Best Show doesn't back down.

I'd like to hear Philly Boy Roy throw his Eagles hat in the ring.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 29, 2011, 06:00:52 AM
Quote from: lpme on January 28, 2011, 11:28:17 PM
I have a problem with Greg comparing Tom to Kevin Durant.  Tom is a veteran here. If Durant quit tomorrow there would be numerous ESPN specials on "what could have been."  Tom has said he is around week to week, and when he does he will go down as one of the best of all time.  You'd have to put him down as Kobe.

H-Man still has the upper hand.  He has some fire in him, remember the protege-off against Wally.  Tom ended the show saying they both had disappointed him and he wasn't handing it over.  H-Man called him out on it, there are too many yes men around, the host of the Best Show doesn't back down.

I'd like to hear Philly Boy Roy throw his Eagles hat in the ring.

Until rape charges are filed against Tom, my mind refuses to associate him with Kobe. How dare you. You might as well say "He's our Roethlisberger", or "He's our OJ", or "He's our Fatty Arbuckle". If I am making a sports comparison, he's my Kareem Abdul-Jabbar He's graceful, he's got mad skills, and there's nothing you can do to stop his metaphorical towering hook shot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex_from_the_woods on January 29, 2011, 08:09:10 AM
He's out Fatty Arbuckle? I bet that one has people scrambling for google.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 29, 2011, 10:34:03 AM
Quote from: Alex_from_the_woods on January 29, 2011, 08:09:10 AM
He's out Fatty Arbuckle? I bet that one has people scrambling for google.

Then I have done my job as an educator.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on January 29, 2011, 10:46:22 AM
I know Fatty Arbuckle only as a source of parody in old cartoons.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 29, 2011, 11:19:05 AM
Fatty was railroaded, big time. Jerry Stahl wrote a very good novel from his point of view, titled I, Fatty.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 29, 2011, 12:28:40 PM
Tom scores all the points. That's why he's KD. KD and Tom are the true People's Champ.

Another good Scharpling/NBA comparison -- Derrick Rose. I actually think that this might be better. D-Rose is the MVP this year so far through this season. But D-Rose is a point guard who also sets his teammates up, just as how Tom works with his callers and guests. Also, D-Rose is a bonafide superstar but a casual basketball fan would list about 20 players in the league before the get to D-Rose as the best in the world as we speak. This metaphor works well with that god awful Huffington Post thing that Tom was ranting about that listed Anderson Cooper on it. AC on a comedy/humor list is the same thing as Jamal Magloire or Mehmet Okur made the All-Star Game.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chloe inChicago on January 29, 2011, 02:43:36 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 29, 2011, 12:28:40 PM
Tom scores all the points. That's why he's KD. KD and Tom are the true People's Champ.

Another good Scharpling/NBA comparison -- Derrick Rose. I actually think that this might be better. D-Rose is the MVP this year so far through this season. But D-Rose is a point guard who also sets his teammates up, just as how Tom works with his callers and guests. Also, D-Rose is a bonafide superstar but a casual basketball fan would list about 20 players in the league before the get to D-Rose as the best in the world as we speak. This metaphor works well with that god awful Huffington Post thing that Tom was ranting about that listed Anderson Cooper on it. AC on a comedy/humor list is the same thing as Jamal Magloire or Mehmet Okur made the All-Star Game.

Very nice on the D-Rose comparison! I completely agree. Tom is the MVP that gets no respect from "higher-ups". But he plays hard, and does his job better than everybody else. And keeps the team afloat.

Would Chicago be, what, 32-14 (?) without him? HIGHLY DOUBT IT.

As if it matters, Greg, you just scored some points with that post.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gordon! on January 29, 2011, 08:20:47 PM
Everyone knows Tom is a DJ equivalent to Luc Longley. C'mon FOTS, get your head in the game.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 30, 2011, 11:18:37 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on January 29, 2011, 11:19:05 AM
Fatty was railroaded, big time. Jerry Stahl wrote a very good novel from his point of view, titled I, Fatty.

I will second recommending this book. Amazing stuff. It got me through 3 days of jury duty.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on January 30, 2011, 01:59:45 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 29, 2011, 12:28:40 PM
Tom scores all the points. That's why he's KD. KD and Tom are the true People's Champ.

Another good Scharpling/NBA comparison -- Derrick Rose. I actually think that this might be better. D-Rose is the MVP this year so far through this season. But D-Rose is a point guard who also sets his teammates up, just as how Tom works with his callers and guests. Also, D-Rose is a bonafide superstar but a casual basketball fan would list about 20 players in the league before the get to D-Rose as the best in the world as we speak.

Love it. I think you can stretch the comparison even further. Rose is playing with 2 stomach ulcers, Tom had his kidney stone. Warriors! Also, as awesome as both are, they're still getting better.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paydirt! on February 01, 2011, 12:31:10 AM
Quote from: gordon! on January 29, 2011, 08:20:47 PM
Everyone knows Tom is a DJ equivalent to Luc Longley. C'mon FOTS, get your head in the game.
Australia's own! I was wondering for a moment why that name sounded so familiar to me despite being completely unfamiliar with basketball outside of NBA Jam on the Super Nintendo; any Australian who gets signed to an American sports team, their name is inescapable here from that moment on (see also: Andrew Bogut, Saverio Rocca, Darren Bennett).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex_from_the_woods on February 01, 2011, 07:31:40 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 30, 2011, 11:18:37 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on January 29, 2011, 11:19:05 AM
Fatty was railroaded, big time. Jerry Stahl wrote a very good novel from his point of view, titled I, Fatty.

I will second recommending this book. Amazing stuff. It got me through 3 days of jury duty.

Sounds like fun. Thanks guys. I just ordered the book.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheeChrisDee on February 01, 2011, 01:17:46 PM
I think Tom may hate this NBA comparison, but I would say that Tom is Paul Pierce.  He's one of the best players of his era, yet other more flashy players have gotten more attention. He's a champion, he can dominate superstars on both ends of the floor, he's a wily veteran...and one can say he's gotten better with age, he's also bombastic, cocky and can back it up.  Durant and Rose haven't proven it for as long as Tom/Pierce has.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on February 01, 2011, 04:10:35 PM
Quote from: TheeChrisDee on February 01, 2011, 01:17:46 PM
I think Tom may hate this NBA comparison, but I would say that Tom is Paul Pierce.  He's one of the best players of his era, yet other more flashy players have gotten more attention. He's a champion, he can dominate superstars on both ends of the floor, he's a wily veteran...and one can say he's gotten better with age, he's also bombastic, cocky and can back it up.  Durant and Rose haven't proven it for as long as Tom/Pierce has.
And lest we forget that back in 2000 Pierce was STABBED 11 TIMES and almost died!!!
And his nickname is The Truth.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chloe inChicago on February 01, 2011, 04:31:44 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on February 01, 2011, 04:10:35 PM
Quote from: TheeChrisDee on February 01, 2011, 01:17:46 PM
I think Tom may hate this NBA comparison, but I would say that Tom is Paul Pierce.  He's one of the best players of his era, yet other more flashy players have gotten more attention. He's a champion, he can dominate superstars on both ends of the floor, he's a wily veteran...and one can say he's gotten better with age, he's also bombastic, cocky and can back it up.  Durant and Rose haven't proven it for as long as Tom/Pierce has.
And lest we forget that back in 2000 Pierce was STABBED 11 TIMES and almost died!!!
And his nickname is The Truth.

But what about how much I dislike Paul Pierce, and how much I like Tom? Too much of a gap.

What about Dwight Howard?
Sorry, big Magic fan here. Had to.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheeChrisDee on February 01, 2011, 04:41:52 PM
Tom's too tough to be compared to Dwight Howard...


ouch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chloe inChicago on February 01, 2011, 04:47:01 PM
Quote from: TheeChrisDee on February 01, 2011, 04:41:52 PM
Tom's too tough to be compared to Dwight Howard...


ouch.

Ha! Dwight probably gets pushed around and fouled more than anyone in the NBA, but he's too tough to let it affect him. And the refs don't call anything because he just puts up with it.

Can I compare Tom to Stan Van Gundy? Ha!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on February 01, 2011, 05:11:38 PM
Tom cannot be Paul Pierce because:
1) As he said not too long ago, Boston's sports teams are repulsive. Tom is not repulsive.
2) Paul Pierce, while great, is not the best. Tom is the best.

Tom cannot be Dwight Howard because:
While Dwight Howard's awesome (and quickly becoming one of the best defensive players of all-time), he's not a fundamentally sound offensive player. He's improving that part of his game but he'll never make a free throw when you need it. He's a liability at that part of the game. Tom's not a liability at all and comes through in the clutch.

His comparison has to be an All-League First Team candidate. The most likely folks for those honors this season are: D-Rose, KD, LeBron, Dwayne Wade, Howard, Nowitzki, Monta Ellis, Kobe and Amare.

Out of that list, only D-Rose, KD, Howard, Monta and Amare are likable. So the candidates have to go through these people.

Amare does have the word "STAT" tattoed on his arm which is lame. He's also the product of an up-tempo Mike D'Antoni system, which inflates his stats. Tom's on freeform underdog WFMU, which doesn't have the ability (thank god) to use billboards or the like to up Tom's listenership.

Monta Ellis once got into a dirtbike accident. I don't think Tom rides a moped.

So it has to be either D-Rose or KD. I think it's a toss-up between those two.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chloe inChicago on February 01, 2011, 05:16:30 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on February 01, 2011, 05:11:38 PM
Tom cannot be Paul Pierce because:
1) As he said not too long ago, Boston's sports teams are repulsive. Tom is not repulsive.
2) Paul Pierce, while great, is not the best. Tom is the best.

Tom cannot be Dwight Howard because:
While Dwight Howard's awesome (and quickly becoming one of the best defensive players of all-time), he's not a fundamentally sound offensive player. He's improving that part of his game but he'll never make a free throw when you need it. He's a liability at that part of the game. Tom's not a liability at all and comes through in the clutch.

His comparison has to be an All-League First Team candidate. The most likely folks for those honors this season are: D-Rose, KD, LeBron, Dwayne Wade, Howard, Nowitzki, Monta Ellis, Kobe and Amare.

Out of that list, only D-Rose, KD, Howard, Monta and Amare are likable. So the candidates have to go through these people.

Amare does have the word "STAT" tattoed on his arm which is lame. He's also the product of an up-tempo Mike D'Antoni system, which inflates his stats. Tom's on freeform underdog WFMU, which doesn't have the ability (thank god) to use billboards or the like to up Tom's listenership.

Monta Ellis once got into a dirtbike accident. I don't think Tom rides a moped.

So it has to be either D-Rose or KD. I think it's a toss-up between those two.

Very solid analysis, Greg. You're right about Howard as a liability.

(p.s. Greg gets more votes for protege)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on February 01, 2011, 05:59:01 PM
I forgot Nowitzki.

Tom can't be Nowitzki because of the facial hair and because Tom's significant other does not have bench warrants for identity theft.

(PS -- I welcome all protege support!)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 01, 2011, 07:00:24 PM
Ah, a big sports guy as protege.  Just the thing to help balance out the ladies-to-dudes ratio among the listening demographic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fish on February 01, 2011, 07:16:51 PM
Much as the conversation with Wally Wackiman as protege inevitably revolved a lot around puppets, a similar pattern is emerging with Greg and basketball... but puppets at least make sense to me. 
Don't let one listener's ignorance of sports deter you though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on February 01, 2011, 08:18:59 PM
Quote from: fish on February 01, 2011, 07:16:51 PM
Much as the conversation with Wally Wackiman as protege inevitably revolved a lot around puppets, a similar pattern is emerging with Greg and basketball... but puppets at least make sense to me. 
Don't let one listener's ignorance of sports deter you though.

I can talk about many other topics including, but not limited to: professional wrestling (which is fake sports), many indie/punk rock bands, bizarre US history factoids, the Modern Butlers website, most reality TV shows that involve cooking (because of my wife), Survivor, hating improv comedy, early-period GWAR, oil prices (from work), prop comics, The Gilmore Girls (which may help the guy/girl ratio but that's seriously an awesome show), Law and Order, Law and Order:SVU, I Know My Name Is Steven and many other TV movies and other things.

I just happen to have a podcast about the NBA that Tom likes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fish on February 01, 2011, 09:10:36 PM
I didn't want to be rude.  Just saw that comparison (moreso in this thread than on the air)... and sports stuff goes way over my head.  Not trying to be a jerk.  I was way into that butler forum, clearly.  Your brother's road trip thing was really cool (my friend played drums in the band he had), and, uh, I am fairly well versed in scumdog mythology. Nothing against you, just sports.

Is 'I Know My Name Is Steven' that movie where a kid lives with a kidnapper for a bunch of years and then winds up going home to his original parents?  So, they try to give him the cereal he liked when he was 5 and he's like, "I like eggs now" and they get all bummed?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on February 01, 2011, 09:18:19 PM
Quote from: fish on February 01, 2011, 09:10:36 PM
I didn't want to be rude.  Just saw that comparison (moreso in this thread than on the air)... and sports stuff goes way over my head.  Not trying to be a jerk.  I was way into that butler forum, clearly.  Your brother's road trip thing was really cool (my friend played drums in the band he had), and, uh, I am fairly well versed in scumdog mythology. Nothing against you, just sports.

Is 'I Know My Name Is Steven' that movie where a kid lives with a kidnapper for a bunch of years and then winds up going home to his original parents?  So, they try to give him the cereal he liked when he was 5 and he's like, "I like eggs now" and they get all bummed?

Oh, no worries. I was just kidding around in my post and trying to subtly campaign for the protege position.

That is indeed the movie I'm talking about. One of the most creepy and hilarious things ever made. The real life version of that story's even creepier -- the brother of the kid who got kidnapped ended up killing a bunch of prostitutes near Yosemite park. What a family reunion that must be....
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on February 01, 2011, 09:48:03 PM
GWAR and gilmore girls?

i'm totally backing Greg for protege
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 01, 2011, 10:28:28 PM
I love Gilmore Girls too.  :P
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 02, 2011, 01:16:06 AM
Depravity's Rainbow-

Best moments: Nicole's transcendent singing, Cruise Talk with Mike and Hodgman ("Creepy Luggage.") & ChrisL as Jesco White.

Worst Moments: The Scorpion King & the lack of silly voices.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 02, 2011, 07:05:42 AM
Fish, you weren't being rude, I was.  I'm actually hostile to sports, not just ignorant about them.  But in light of that last post, I am now pulling for Greg myself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on February 02, 2011, 07:36:26 AM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on February 01, 2011, 09:48:03 PM
GWAR and gilmore girls?

i'm totally backing Greg for protege

Yeah, the pro-Gilmore girls = GAME OVER, GREGGULATOR VICTORY.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pregnant Pause on February 02, 2011, 08:30:56 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on February 01, 2011, 05:11:38 PM

His comparison has to be an All-League First Team candidate. The most likely folks for those honors this season are: D-Rose, KD, LeBron, Dwayne Wade, Howard, Nowitzki, Monta Ellis, Kobe and Amare.

I have no issue with your comparison for Tom, but no way Monta makes first team all NBA. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on February 02, 2011, 11:10:54 AM
Quote from: Alex P. on February 01, 2011, 10:28:28 PM
I love Gilmore Girls too.  :P

So do I! Alexis Bledel is an angel.
Funny, just yesterday I was listening to the archive with the music critic who liked Gilmore Girls. Tom was appalled.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on February 02, 2011, 01:07:02 PM
The Scorpion King was Paul F. Tompkins right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on February 02, 2011, 07:27:00 PM
As silly as his whole bit was, the idea of a comic with material that revolves entirely around scorpions and who actually calls himself The Scorpion King is pretty darn funny to me. I haven't laughed that hard at a hastily constructed radio persona since that guy "Joey Levels" called Tom a couple years back.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhea from Winnipeg on February 02, 2011, 07:48:27 PM
Can someone take some of the previous posts' basketball player analogies and translate them into hockey player analogies? Pretty please? :-)

As for last night's Depravity's Rainbow-- Mike in Manhattan and Frank from Weehawken were stupendous.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fish on February 02, 2011, 10:14:06 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on February 02, 2011, 07:05:42 AM
Fish, you weren't being rude, I was.  I'm actually hostile to sports, not just ignorant about them.  But in light of that last post, I am now pulling for Greg myself.

I agree.  Not that you were being rude, I mean I agree with your sentiment.  The sports stuff falls into the "worst moments" part of this thread and I guess people are just sadistically elaborating on that for some twisted reason.  I like Greg though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on February 03, 2011, 12:16:23 AM
The Scorpion King wasn't nearly as bad as the guy who asked Mike and Therese when the Best Show DVD was coming out... talk about tacky, cowardly, and awkward.

Thankfully there were many best moments... Nicole, Mike in Manhattan + Frank in Weekawken, Jason, Steve in NoHo, and the cruise talk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 03, 2011, 04:36:35 AM
I want to apologize for that last note during my Idol audition last night.  I think it was too loud for my phone to properly handle, and so it sounded terrible over the radio... And also in my car, where I was making the call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on February 03, 2011, 08:44:15 AM
Overall a highly entertaining show.

But Nicole blew my socks off. 

She needs to get in the studio where she can really cut loose.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 03, 2011, 08:47:13 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on February 03, 2011, 04:36:35 AM
I want to apologize for that last note during my Idol audition last night.  I think it was too loud for my phone to properly handle, and so it sounded terrible over the radio... And also in my car, where I was making the call.

You picked a challenging song and fared better than I would have predicted.

And I found the last note nostalgic. It reminded me of my old 56K modem.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 03, 2011, 10:14:50 AM
Cheez Whiz, I just heard my little rambling bit. Thanks to Mike and Therese for not hanging up on that unfocused mess; I was having trouble juggling the guitar and the phone while trying to come up with  potential songs and carrying on a conversation. If this Idol thing ever happens again, I will be properly prepared. Sheesh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TwoSheds on February 03, 2011, 10:43:41 AM
Quote from: Rhea from Winnipeg on February 02, 2011, 07:48:27 PM
Can someone take some of the previous posts' basketball player analogies and translate them into hockey player analogies? Pretty please? :-)

If I was to compare Tom to any hockey player from history, it would be Cam Neely or currently Rick Nash, a hard-hat power forward with a natural goal scorer's ability who can also physically dominate in the corners.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on February 03, 2011, 10:53:29 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on February 03, 2011, 04:36:35 AM
I want to apologize for that last note during my Idol audition last night.  I think it was too loud for my phone to properly handle, and so it sounded terrible over the radio... And also in my car, where I was making the call.
Ha! I don't think Mike properly acknowledged how well you were doing up until that last note, Steve. You've got a helluva singing voice.

Nicole's singing was just beautiful, as has been stated. (I'm with her grandmother on that song, though.) A deserving winner!
EDIT: "as has been stated"? Enjoy my thesis, FOTs, jeez.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on February 03, 2011, 11:25:50 AM
Dave, I thought you did great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on February 03, 2011, 11:43:06 AM
Quote from: Boogdish on February 03, 2011, 11:25:50 AM
Dave, I thought you did great.

I could use some original stuff for my podcast, Dave. 

Little 15 second riffs/bits would be fine.  Longer ok too.  Just no 23 minute opuses, please.

Actually this is open to any FOTs interested in contributing.

Can you hear me KtB?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on February 03, 2011, 11:48:46 AM
Thank you, guys. It means so much to hear you say that.  ;D I am proud to share the title. I thought that Mike + Frank's song was awesome, Dave's guitar was great, Jason's poem was impressive and Steve's singing was spectacular. I was also happy to hear Spike do some do-wop. Love this community.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on February 03, 2011, 12:27:15 PM
Quote from: fonpr on February 03, 2011, 08:44:15 AM
Overall a highly entertaining show.

But Nicole blew my socks off. 

She needs to get in the studio where she can really cut loose.

Really, Fredericks?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 03, 2011, 01:10:24 PM
Quote from: Spike on February 03, 2011, 12:27:15 PM
Quote from: fonpr on February 03, 2011, 08:44:15 AM
Overall a highly entertaining show.

But Nicole blew my socks off. 

She needs to get in the studio where she can really cut loose.

Really, Fredericks?

Fredericks, you got "Really"'d!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhea from Winnipeg on February 03, 2011, 07:28:09 PM
I totally forgot about Steve from North Weirdowood! You would be a lot of fun at karaoke.

I only caught the second half of the show-- haven't heard Spike do his thing yet. I'm kind of excited and scared to hear it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Anthony from San Francisco on February 03, 2011, 08:33:38 PM
To better prepare any bedroom rockers, tribute bands, and/or future Depravity's Rainbow hopefuls, there are five chords in "Mike on the Mic" (a.k.a. The Mike Show Theme), not two, as Dave from Knoxville suggested.

To channel the late-great Mel Bay for a minute...

There's one chord for the first set of verses plus a moving note.  Two chords for the chorus. But on the last set of verses after the guitar solo, there's a surprise two-chord hook snuck in there to give the whole thing a twist before hitting the final interlocking "Mike on the Mic" anthem chorus.

Here's the Mike on the Mic breakdown:

FIRST SET OF VERSES
E-chord root with a moving hi D-to-hi E-to low E note at the end of each vocal line

The Mike Show is on the air!
You say you wanna compete?

You're matching wits with the master
And he's playing for keeps

You got Mike on the Mic
He's got his very own show

You got Mike on the Mic
Stand back we're telling you so!
you got...

CHORUS chords:
D-D-B
D-D-B
D-E-E

D-D-B
D-D-B
D-E-E

Mike on the Mic
on the Mike Show, yeah!
you got...
Mike on the Mic
on the MIke Show, yeah!
you got...
Mike on the Mic on the Mike Show, yeah!
you got...
Mike on the Mic on the MIke Show, YEAH!

INSTRUMENTAL BREAK
static E chord with overlaid guitar solo

SECOND SET OF VERSES
chords: E root with B flat-to-C at the end of each vocal line then back to E.

The Mike Show is on the air!
Another fait-accompli
Yeah, even movie directors
Are bowing down at his feet

You got Mike on the Mic
You lived to see the day
You got Mike on the Mic
Well fate is funny that way
you got...

FINAL CHORUS

Mike on the Mic on the Mike Show, yeah!
you got...
Mike on the Mic on the MIke Show, yeah!
you got...
MIKEONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIKESHOWYEAH!

"Mike on the Mic"
© 2010
lyrics/music by Hank IV
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on February 03, 2011, 08:40:57 PM
Quote from: nodshot on February 03, 2011, 08:33:38 PM
To better prepare any bedroom rockers, tribute bands, and/or future Depravity's Rainbow hopefuls, there are five chords in "Mike on the Mic" (a.k.a. The Mike Show Theme), not two, as Dave from Knoxville suggested.

To channel the late-great Mel Bay for a minute...

There's one chord for the first set of verses plus a moving note.  Two chords for the chorus. But on the last set of verses after the guitar solo, there's a surprise two-chord hook snuck in there to give the whole thing a twist before hitting the final interlocking "Mike on the Mic" anthem chorus.

Here's the Mike on the Mic breakdown:

FIRST SET OF VERSES
E-chord root with a moving hi D-to-hi E-to low E note at the end of each vocal line

The Mike Show is on the air!
You say you wanna compete?

You're matching wits with the master
And he's playing for keeps

You got Mike on the Mic
He's got his very own show

You got Mike on the Mic
Stand back we're telling you so!
you got...

CHORUS chords:
D-D-B
D-D-B
D-E-E

D-D-B
D-D-B
D-E-E

Mike on the Mic
on the Mike Show, yeah!
you got...
Mike on the Mic
on the MIke Show, yeah!
you got...
Mike on the Mic on the Mike Show, yeah!
you got...
Mike on the Mic on the MIke Show, YEAH!

INSTRUMENTAL BREAK
static E chord with overlaid guitar solo

SECOND SET OF VERSES
chords: E root with B flat-to-C at the end of each vocal line then back to E.

The Mike Show is on the air!
Another fait-accompli
Yeah, even movie directors
Are bowing down at his feet

You got Mike on the Mic
You lived to see the day
You got Mike on the Mic
Well fate is funny that way
you got...

FINAL CHORUS

Mike on the Mic on the Mike Show, yeah!
you got...
Mike on the Mic on the MIke Show, yeah!
you got...
MIKEONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIKESHOWYEAH!

"Mike on the Mic"
© 2010
lyrics/music by Hank IV

I love TAB!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jendawnb on February 03, 2011, 10:22:36 PM
In addition to the amazing displays of talent:
- Therese: "Your own PONY?!"
- Slackmistress referring to her husband as "BeTheBoy ...er, Will."
- Will begging Misters Hodgman & Wackiman on Twitter, "Don't make me choose.  Don't be like my parents."
- Imagining Nicole's grandmother being super annoyed by "Climb Ev'ry Mountain."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 04, 2011, 07:01:05 AM
Yah, the only part that stuck with me was "Mike on the mic on The Mike Show". So I only played that part.

Plus, can you post the tab to The Revealing Science of God so that I can play it the next time Tom is out? I think it's just the 3 chords.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 04, 2011, 07:08:54 AM
Quote from: fonpr on February 03, 2011, 08:40:57 PM
Quote from: nodshot on February 03, 2011, 08:33:38 PM
To better prepare any bedroom rockers, tribute bands, and/or future Depravity's Rainbow hopefuls, there are five chords in "Mike on the Mic" (a.k.a. The Mike Show Theme), not two, as Dave from Knoxville suggested.

To channel the late-great Mel Bay for a minute...

There's one chord for the first set of verses plus a moving note.  Two chords for the chorus. But on the last set of verses after the guitar solo, there's a surprise two-chord hook snuck in there to give the whole thing a twist before hitting the final interlocking "Mike on the Mic" anthem chorus.

Here's the Mike on the Mic breakdown:

FIRST SET OF VERSES
E-chord root with a moving hi D-to-hi E-to low E note at the end of each vocal line

The Mike Show is on the air!
You say you wanna compete?

You're matching wits with the master
And he's playing for keeps

You got Mike on the Mic
He's got his very own show

You got Mike on the Mic
Stand back we're telling you so!
you got...

CHORUS chords:
D-D-B
D-D-B
D-E-E

D-D-B
D-D-B
D-E-E

Mike on the Mic
on the Mike Show, yeah!
you got...
Mike on the Mic
on the MIke Show, yeah!
you got...
Mike on the Mic on the Mike Show, yeah!
you got...
Mike on the Mic on the MIke Show, YEAH!

INSTRUMENTAL BREAK
static E chord with overlaid guitar solo

SECOND SET OF VERSES
chords: E root with B flat-to-C at the end of each vocal line then back to E.

The Mike Show is on the air!
Another fait-accompli
Yeah, even movie directors
Are bowing down at his feet

You got Mike on the Mic
You lived to see the day
You got Mike on the Mic
Well fate is funny that way
you got...

FINAL CHORUS

Mike on the Mic on the Mike Show, yeah!
you got...
Mike on the Mic on the MIke Show, yeah!
you got...
MIKEONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIC, ONTHEMIKESHOWYEAH!

"Mike on the Mic"
© 2010
lyrics/music by Hank IV

I love TAB!

Of course, as a fellow player, Fredericks, you and I realize that this is not tab.

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Now THIS is TAB! Run back the tape and play along! Oh wait, there's no tape? Since WHEN?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on February 04, 2011, 09:57:55 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on February 04, 2011, 07:08:54 AM

Of course, as a fellow player, Fredericks, you and I realize that this is not tab.

Yes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 06, 2011, 09:48:24 AM
Quote from: Rhea from Winnipeg on February 03, 2011, 07:28:09 PM
I totally forgot about Steve from North Weirdowood! You would be a lot of fun at karaoke.

I only caught the second half of the show-- haven't heard Spike do his thing yet. I'm kind of excited and scared to hear it.

I've actually been accused of being "too much fun at karaoke."

And Queen's "Somebody to Love" is my get-the-whole-crowd-on-my-side show stopper.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on February 06, 2011, 11:47:47 AM
Quote from: jendawnb on February 03, 2011, 10:22:36 PM
- Imagining Nicole's grandmother being super annoyed by "Climb Ev'ry Mountain."

My mom and I lived with my grandparents my last 3 years of high school, so when she'd get on my nerves, I would go in my room and sing it at the top of my lungs. She would get it stuck in her head and whistle it and/or I'd hear her doing operatic versions of her own made up songs. She's a pistol. Funniest lady I know.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 09, 2011, 02:08:54 AM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5430446586_40752b8627_z.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fish on February 09, 2011, 04:15:16 AM
This needs its own thread.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on February 09, 2011, 10:10:34 AM
Man, I got played last night in the oldest radio trick in the book. This protege stuff is going to be the death of me. I now understand why someone said that I'm the "Bababooey of The Best Show" in the chat. I'm super happy to have been victimized in a prank like that and I will do my best to redeem myself. 

The I'M EGYPTIAN stuff was an instant classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on February 09, 2011, 11:09:05 AM
"Daubbing" one's brow despite not being warm.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on February 09, 2011, 02:29:25 PM
Julie sounded downright lucid last night.

it kinda warmed my heart
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on February 09, 2011, 02:56:11 PM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on February 09, 2011, 02:29:25 PM
Julie sounded downright lucid last night.

it kinda warmed my heart

Yeah! It was great to hear from her again! It's been a long time!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on February 09, 2011, 03:48:40 PM
The gentleman who hates Olivia Munn a little too much. (Worst moment).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 09, 2011, 04:10:44 PM
Definitely Julie's call was a high point, I liked the 'what do I use for my higher power? dog power?' thing.

Both of the Olivia Munn related calls were lows.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: confound on February 09, 2011, 04:29:39 PM
"Mike is a scorpion... it's in his nature..."

Note to self: Don't ever help Mike across a river.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on February 09, 2011, 04:38:22 PM
I was sort of saddened by Eddie's call. I should've been thrilled - it's been a while - but like Tom said, he sounded defeated, like the wind had been knocked out of him. Solid call and all, but it lacked the old Eddie magic.

Texas.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 09, 2011, 06:51:34 PM
Quote from: confound on February 09, 2011, 04:29:39 PM
Note to self: Don't ever help Mike across a river.

Exactly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on February 09, 2011, 08:22:31 PM
Tom's storytime was one of the longest uninterrupted-by-a-phone-call segments in a while. A wonderful monologue. Makes me wonder how much the callers actually offer. The Best Show needs more Tom.

His impression of and inexplicable hatred for Ricky Gervais' laugh: high point.

(Am I being an Artie here?)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on February 10, 2011, 10:22:20 AM
Mike giving notes to Kevin Corrigan.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on February 10, 2011, 10:56:34 AM
This may be because I'm a Philly guy-- but I'd compare Tom to Bobby Clarke. 

One of the greatest hockey players of all time, an undisputed Hall-of-Famer, yet somehow neglected or outright disrespected by so-called "hockey purists" who've never seen a minute of ice time themselves (or who simply resent the Broad Street Bullies-era Flyers).  Clarkie was chippy, a scrapper, the undisputed leader of those teams, and a complete and total winner with either his fists or his stick.  He was a versatile and savvy player, regardless of the talents he'd been born with, and someone who made everyone around him a better player and person.  He also had to struggle with diabetes, and yet that never really interfered with an amazing durability.  Week in and week out, he merited the captaincy.

All that, and though some may quibble with the results-- he came back in later years to manage what he'd been an instrumental part in building.  A case, in other words, of the slobs beating the snobs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on February 10, 2011, 12:00:02 PM
I'm conflicted about Tom's rant about Chicago sports fans. Mostly because he's not too far off base. There's a definite inferiority complex that gets real tiresome. But I don't really think they're any worse than most other large fan bases. I've had plenty of unpleasant interactions with shitheads from Boston, Philly & New York.

And now, for a tangent:
There are few things that bother me more than people who are dismissive of people who enjoy sports. It's possible to like them without being a meathead. That fact should be even more evident now with all the smart/funny/well-written blogs that didn't have a platform before the Internet. Our own Scratchbomb is a great example. While I may not be too interested in the Mets, I do like baseball, and I always enjoy reading his work. It's part of the reason that I enjoy Tom so much because he's one of the few funny people that doesn't just dismiss sports or anyone who likes them. I understand that there are plenty of sports fans that are awful people. Guess what? There are also lots of awful people that don't like sports. Some people are shitty, most people aren't. Get the fuck over it.

I guess I'm just more sensitive about it right now after having to wade through 75% of the people I follow on Twitter (and 99% of the comedians) bitching about people watching the Super Bowl.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on February 10, 2011, 12:18:51 PM
"One was from a demented soul". Hardly. Oh, Scharpling, Scharpling, Scharpling. I am the most lucid of all of the regular callers.  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ojingeo on February 10, 2011, 03:45:07 PM
Spinx.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 10, 2011, 03:56:08 PM
'Lucid' is one of my favorite words, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 10, 2011, 04:38:57 PM
"Saturday Night Live" was a nice little touch in that Wurster call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on February 10, 2011, 04:51:47 PM
"Don", the man who belives Olivia Munn is a godess,  has called into TBS and Night People many times under different names, on Night People espousing his allegations about Tom that only revealed his own creepiness.  This was clearly an attempt to try and prove his weird theories that Tom dislikes women.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 10, 2011, 05:14:49 PM
Regarding the anti-Olivia Munn guy, I kind of hate the concept of "geek culture." Isn't "geek culture" just watching movies and talking about them with people?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fish on February 10, 2011, 06:03:18 PM
Quote from: jbissell on February 10, 2011, 12:00:02 PM
There are few things that bother me more than people who are dismissive of people who enjoy sports. It's possible to like them without being a meathead.....I understand that there are plenty of sports fans that are awful people. Guess what? There are also lots of awful people that don't like sports. Some people are shitty, most people aren't. Get the fuck over it.

It is possible to dislike sports without caring whether other people are into it or not.  I don't think that has anything to do with not wanting to be bombarded with details about something that doesn't interest you, in a setting where it's not relevant.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on February 10, 2011, 06:22:41 PM
Quote from: fish on February 10, 2011, 06:03:18 PM
Quote from: jbissell on February 10, 2011, 12:00:02 PM
There are few things that bother me more than people who are dismissive of people who enjoy sports. It's possible to like them without being a meathead.....I understand that there are plenty of sports fans that are awful people. Guess what? There are also lots of awful people that don't like sports. Some people are shitty, most people aren't. Get the fuck over it.

It is possible to dislike sports without caring whether other people are into it or not.  I don't think that has anything to do with not wanting to be bombarded with details about something that doesn't interest you, in a setting where it's not relevant.

tom talks about sports, basketball in particular, all the time on the air. it's totally a part of the best show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 10, 2011, 06:30:34 PM
I am mostly indifferent to sport, but I rather enjoy the basketball talk. 
Title: Re: The Official Compare The Best Show On WFMU To Sports Thread
Post by: fish on February 10, 2011, 06:33:11 PM
That's true.  And yet no one would think of Tom as a meathead.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Yannick on February 10, 2011, 09:20:55 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on February 10, 2011, 05:14:49 PM
Regarding the anti-Olivia Munn guy, I kind of hate the concept of "geek culture." Isn't "geek culture" just watching movies and talking about them with people?

Its plenty of things but people way into nerd stuffs (I certainly am) create weird clubhouse mentalities where they get possessive about them or the people talking about them (like Olivia Munn would on Attack Of The Show).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: colonel panic on February 11, 2011, 10:03:50 AM
Regarding The Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Under the Bridge Downtown' Tom says something like "that's such a good song".

And then proceeds to describe the vocal performance as Anthony Kiedes doing karaoke to his own band.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on February 11, 2011, 11:07:05 AM
Quote from: thom on February 09, 2011, 08:22:31 PM
Tom's storytime was one of the longest uninterrupted-by-a-phone-call segments in a while. A wonderful monologue. Makes me wonder how much the callers actually offer. The Best Show needs more Tom.

His impression of and inexplicable hatred for Ricky Gervais' laugh: high point.

(Am I being an Artie here?)


Yeah exactly! I have been thinking about how funny Tom's story about falling asleep on the couch only to wake up to the sound of his own voice saying "Help Me!" was, all week. I wish there were more monologues! Somehow Tom can take the mundane drugery of life and make it anecdotal. :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 11, 2011, 11:36:12 AM
I like the storytime segments. I think an essential part of the protege competition would be giving the candidate 5 minutes to tell a story.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on February 11, 2011, 07:13:14 PM
Quote from: NJL on February 10, 2011, 04:51:47 PM
"Don", the man who belives Olivia Munn is a godess,  has called into TBS and Night People many times under different names, on Night People espousing his allegations about Tom that only revealed his own creepiness.  This was clearly an attempt to try and prove his weird theories that Tom dislikes women.
He also said that his dad was in World war 1.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on February 11, 2011, 09:16:06 PM
Quote from: jbissell on February 10, 2011, 12:00:02 PM
And now, for a tangent:
There are few things that bother me more than people who are dismissive of people who enjoy sports. It's possible to like them without being a meathead. That fact should be even more evident now with all the smart/funny/well-written blogs that didn't have a platform before the Internet. Our own Scratchbomb is a great example. While I may not be too interested in the Mets, I do like baseball, and I always enjoy reading his work. It's part of the reason that I enjoy Tom so much because he's one of the few funny people that doesn't just dismiss sports or anyone who likes them. I understand that there are plenty of sports fans that are awful people. Guess what? There are also lots of awful people that don't like sports. Some people are shitty, most people aren't. Get the fuck over it.

I guess I'm just more sensitive about it right now after having to wade through 75% of the people I follow on Twitter (and 99% of the comedians) bitching about people watching the Super Bowl.

The problem is that people watch the Super Bowl who don't like sports. They just watch because they want to see the commercials  which is about as stupid a reason as I can imagine for watching anything.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 11, 2011, 09:21:17 PM
For about the first half of Tom's Rudy story, I got confused and thought he was talking about Lucas.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on February 11, 2011, 09:22:04 PM
Quote from: Yannick on January 26, 2011, 11:28:24 AM
Max throwing his hat in the protege ring was great.  He's responsible for http://www.mocktopus.com/ (http://www.mocktopus.com/) a pretty funny comic and I hope to see him get in the Protege Mix.


I didn't realize that was him. I've heard him on the War Rocket Ajax podcast and he now officially has my backing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on February 12, 2011, 12:18:15 AM
Geneva brought it: a confidence pie to our faces.
She had been baking it for the better part of a year.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 12, 2011, 02:07:07 AM
I love whenever Jason from Alabama calls in and reveals more about himself. Im jealous of his community college now. You can't beat a George Wallace community college.



(http://www.festival.si.edu/images/2010/george_wallace_large.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on February 12, 2011, 08:06:04 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on February 12, 2011, 02:07:07 AM
I love whenever Jason from Alabama calls in and reveals more about himself. Im jealous of his community college now. You can't beat a George Wallace community college.



(http://www.festival.si.edu/images/2010/george_wallace_large.jpg)

It's too bad the college is actually named after this guy:

(http://boingboing.net/images/georgewallace001.jpg)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 12, 2011, 10:10:28 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on February 12, 2011, 02:07:07 AM
I love whenever Jason from Alabama calls in and reveals more about himself. Im jealous of his community college now. You can't beat a George Wallace community college.

I forgot to mention that I was 30th in my graduating class at Cedric the Entertainer High School (home of the Fightin' Fedoras.)*



(*One of these three facts is true. I leave it for you to judge.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on February 12, 2011, 01:45:35 PM
Hahahaha! I was totally picturing THAT George Wallace in my head, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Percy Thrills on February 12, 2011, 09:40:18 PM
I think I realize why I have love it so much when Tom mutes himself and talks over people, beyond it just being so funny.  It's like being telepathically linked with someone for a brief time and getting to hear their mocking, critical, impromptu inner thoughts about another person. It's literally the ultimate inside joke.  I don't want Tom to overkill it, but I'd love for him to do it more.

The "Help me!" story was one of the funniest things I've ever heard, but I have to admit that, if a friend did that in front of me, I might think they had some sort of deep psychological problems.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on February 13, 2011, 10:17:32 AM
12 years later and I still have that coat. You know what else I got? This bad boy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 13, 2011, 10:28:50 AM
I always like when that old guy calls Tom, but i wish he would have shut  the next caller who wished cancer on him up. Didn't  that guy say he had cancer once? I wished Tom would have dropped that on that guys head.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 13, 2011, 10:34:39 AM
I didn't know that Stan Getz and Olivia Munn's fanbases had any overlap.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on February 14, 2011, 11:30:14 AM
SandyGarHagar.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on February 14, 2011, 03:23:27 PM
Quote from: thom on February 09, 2011, 08:22:31 PM
Tom's storytime was one of the longest uninterrupted-by-a-phone-call segments in a while. A wonderful monologue. Makes me wonder how much the callers actually offer. The Best Show needs more Tom.

His impression of and inexplicable hatred for Ricky Gervais' laugh: high point.


Both seconded. Really enjoyed the trip story. And boy, am I learning about basketball nowadays.

Downside: Those calls took a strange late turn.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on February 14, 2011, 08:18:06 PM
Don's call was my favorite part of the episode. Don's got a unique sentiment and view of the world that you don't hear very often on the show. A respect for goddesses and no fear when it comes to having Tom haunting his dreams.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on February 14, 2011, 08:24:25 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on February 13, 2011, 10:34:39 AM
I didn't know that Stan Getz and Olivia Munn's fanbases had any overlap.

No kidding. But she really is the worst "reporter" on "The Daily Show".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on February 14, 2011, 08:48:01 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on February 10, 2011, 04:38:57 PM
"Saturday Night Live" was a nice little touch in that Wurster call.

I thought that was one of the stronger Wurster calls in some time. And I certainly thought that if I were Sammy Hagar's sibling I'd want to be known as "'Gar" Hagar...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on February 14, 2011, 08:51:18 PM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on February 09, 2011, 02:29:25 PM
Julie sounded downright lucid last night.

it kinda warmed my heart

Yeah, it was nice. Even in her least luciod moments Julie always sounded like a real sweetheart... But when she discussed dog power why was Yetta not in the conversation?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on February 14, 2011, 09:13:53 PM
Quote from: Martin on February 10, 2011, 10:22:20 AM
Mike giving notes to Kevin Corrigan.
Yes!
"this guy's been in Scorsese movies"
So great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dotmap on February 14, 2011, 10:46:36 PM
Quote from: Rick in Salt Lake on February 14, 2011, 08:48:01 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on February 10, 2011, 04:38:57 PM
"Saturday Night Live" was a nice little touch in that Wurster call.

I thought that was one of the stronger Wurster calls in some time. And I certainly thought that if I were Sammy Hagar's sibling I'd want to be known as "'Gar" Hagar...

I have to say, the last couple months of Wurster calls have been some of the funniest stuff of anything that I've ever heard. I mean, the S & W calls are always quality, but they've been hitting it out of the park every week recently.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gordon! on February 15, 2011, 04:55:31 PM
Might I add that Mr. Scharpling's synopsis of Rudy can hold weight to anything Pauline Kael has contributed the critique of film. Pitch perfect, and bravo, particularly the 'wahhs'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on February 15, 2011, 11:28:58 PM
The podcast satire was really hilarious. Top notch comedy!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 15, 2011, 11:39:56 PM
"Podcastin'" needs to be cut out of context and released into wild via Podcast feed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chloe inChicago on February 15, 2011, 11:54:01 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on February 15, 2011, 11:39:56 PM
"Podcastin'" needs to be cut out of context and released into wild via Podcast feed.

Agreed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gordon! on February 16, 2011, 01:50:36 AM
Takin' care of breakfast by Bachman Turner Overweight (hilarious)

Hey Tom, show some respect. Sir Randall Bachman has his own radio show...you should listen to an episode one of these days...a true master class in radio broadcasting.

http://www.cbc.ca/vinyltap/host/ (http://www.cbc.ca/vinyltap/host/)


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on February 16, 2011, 03:46:25 AM
"YUPP!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on February 16, 2011, 03:52:04 AM
Well, yeah, Podcastin' isn't just the show's highlight, it's the YEAR's highlight to date. Especially when Tom starting cracking up which ramped up into a victorious scream. I will grab the archive of this show just to savor that very moment.

My darker pick for best moment would be Green Bay guy. He was handled appropriately, and as much as I want to avoid creeps like this, they too help craft the Best Show by sacrificing themselves as targets. (My first thought was MST3K ripping on Packers fans during one of their episodes, "The Giant Spider Invasion"(?))
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on February 16, 2011, 07:35:36 AM
 I should have called about Sexy Sady.
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on February 16, 2011, 08:19:13 AM
I have a question/segment request for the Podcastin' guys. Does anyone know how to contact them? Hopefully they got enough donations to get a hotmail address.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on February 16, 2011, 08:46:27 AM
"I don't know why I'm letting you call me babe."

I love how there are recaps about Spike and who he is in relation to the show every week. He seems to be the only guy who gets an intro like that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on February 16, 2011, 08:53:24 AM
Quote from: badgrammer on February 16, 2011, 08:46:27 AM
"I don't know why I'm letting you call me babe."

I love how there are recaps about Spike and who he is in relation to the show every week. He seems to be the only guy who gets an intro like that.

"Woe is the person that works with you."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on February 16, 2011, 09:49:55 AM
 For some strange reason, Tom has this illusion that I am somewhat demented.

(http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/174678_173251409379291_4818076_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on February 16, 2011, 09:56:51 AM
Quote from: Spike on February 16, 2011, 09:49:55 AM
For some strange reason, Tom has this illusion that I am somewhat demented.

(https://webmail.earthlink.net/wam/MsgAttachment?msgid=9410&attachno=1&folder=INBOX&x=2016275484)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslighting (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslighting)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on February 16, 2011, 10:08:27 AM
That moment when Podcastin' turned to its Paypal-based fundraisin' marathon and an earnest Gary St. Cloud started to tell the audience how hard it was doing the podcast, and how much work he and and Roy Hubbard put into it - right before Tom himself completely lost it - that was sublime.

But somehow, not my favorite moment of the show! That would be during the Spike call, when some loud music started randomly playing on Spike's end, and Tom asked him "What was that, your wrist watch?"

Also, I can't remember the context (maybe it was to Mike?), but there was a great moment where Tom went from perfectly cordial to threatening "I'll throw you off a ROOF!" in about half of a second, and immediately back to pleasant conversation again. What an episode!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on February 16, 2011, 10:54:31 AM
"Ham n' Egger"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: studiode on February 16, 2011, 11:10:04 AM
Quote from: Wes on February 16, 2011, 10:08:27 AM

...my favorite moment of the show! That would be during the Spike call, when some loud music started randomly playing on Spike's end, and Tom asked him "What was that, your wrist watch?"


This is next level comedy. References upon references, things acknowledged and unacknowledged, I am in awe of what this show adds up to, and how deep it runs. I haven't even listened to the show yet, and just spit out my coffee just reading that.

Not to mention the joy I get thinking of people listening either for the first time on the podcast, or who somehow land on the show simply from twisting their radio dials, and listening to a S&W call with virgin ears.

God bless this show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on February 16, 2011, 12:02:16 PM
"Hold it there, kitty cat!"

Nosy fellow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SPakQ7hH6I#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on February 16, 2011, 12:13:37 PM
Ask and ye shall receive: The triumphant first episodes of Podcastin' with Larry and Roy (or Jiggle the Handle, I think Wes dubbed it). Right-click to DL (ctrl-click on Macs).

Podcastin' pt 1 (http://scratchbomb.com/media/bs110215_podcastin1.mp3)

Podcastin' pt 2 (http://scratchbomb.com/media/bs110215_podcastin2.mp3)

Podcastin' pt 3 (http://scratchbomb.com/media/bs110215_podcastin3.mp3)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on February 16, 2011, 12:46:42 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on February 16, 2011, 12:02:16 PM
"Hold it there, kitty cat!"

Nosy fellow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SPakQ7hH6I#ws)

(http://silverliningopticians.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/6a0112796616c728a401156f248efb970c-800wi.jpg)

Vs.

(http://flattland.com/images/chinatown_03.jpg)

It's like Alien Vs. Predator:  whoever wins, we lose.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JustNicole on February 16, 2011, 01:25:52 PM
Oh, my gosh, thank you, scratchbomb. I am listening right now.

While Podcastin eclipsed everything else for me into today, in fact, I think "Dumb vs Evil" was an excellent topic and should be explored further soon.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 16, 2011, 01:59:39 PM
Quote from: mackro on February 16, 2011, 03:52:04 AM
Well, yeah, Podcastin' isn't just the show's highlight, it's the YEAR's highlight to date. Especially when Tom starting cracking up which ramped up into a victorious scream. I will grab the archive of this show just to savor that very moment.

My darker pick for best moment would be Green Bay guy. He was handled appropriately, and as much as I want to avoid creeps like this, they too help craft the Best Show by sacrificing themselves as targets. (My first thought was MST3K ripping on Packers fans during one of their episodes, "The Giant Spider Invasion"(?))

Yeah, that laugh was unreal. That was probably the best moment for me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chloe inChicago on February 16, 2011, 02:30:54 PM
Some general things I enjoyed from last night:

1. The conclusion to the Rudy story
      - Comparing Rudy to William Hung and Kim Kardashian. Hilarious
2. Tom imitating NPR voices.
3. Dumb vs. Evil was a great topic. Some funny, interesting stories in there. (As well as some stinkers, but they were fun)
4. Obviously, Podcastin' was the highlight. Every time Tom brought up the volume on "Closing Time", I cracked up.
5. I think I like Geneva and Greg the most for protege position. Although, H-Man is gaining some respect.

It just keeps gettin' better and better, doesn't it?
I know a lot of work is put into The Best Show, and it definitely shows every week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stephen on February 16, 2011, 04:53:12 PM
Quote from: Wes on February 16, 2011, 10:08:27 AM
Also, I can't remember the context (maybe it was to Mike?), but there was a great moment where Tom went from perfectly cordial to threatening "I'll throw you off a ROOF!" in about half of a second, and immediately back to pleasant conversation again. What an episode!

I think this was when Tom was trying to remember the name of the basketball player that looks like Michael Rapaport.  Mike was saying that he knew who Tom was thinking of but Tom got angry because he didn't think Mike knew who he was talking about.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on February 16, 2011, 05:09:04 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on February 16, 2011, 10:54:31 AM
"Ham n' Egger"

This is an old boxing term and hearing Tom use it made me jump.

Also acceptable: tomato can.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 16, 2011, 07:35:17 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on February 16, 2011, 12:13:37 PM
Ask and ye shall receive: The triumphant first episodes of Podcastin' with Larry and Roy (or Jiggle the Handle, I think Wes dubbed it). Right-click to DL (ctrl-click on Macs).

Podcastin' pt 1 (http://scratchbomb.com/media/bs110215_podcastin1.mp3)

Podcastin' pt 2 (http://scratchbomb.com/media/bs110215_podcastin2.mp3)

Podcastin' pt 3 (http://scratchbomb.com/media/bs110215_podcastin3.mp3)

Bless you, Scratchbomb.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rasmussen on February 16, 2011, 11:14:20 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on February 16, 2011, 12:13:37 PM
Ask and ye shall receive: The triumphant first episodes of Podcastin' with Larry and Roy (or Jiggle the Handle, I think Wes dubbed it). Right-click to DL (ctrl-click on Macs).

Podcastin' pt 1 (http://scratchbomb.com/media/bs110215_podcastin1.mp3)

Podcastin' pt 2 (http://scratchbomb.com/media/bs110215_podcastin2.mp3)

Podcastin' pt 3 (http://scratchbomb.com/media/bs110215_podcastin3.mp3)
Thank you so much for these, scratchbomb!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 17, 2011, 01:17:11 AM
It's effing sick!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 17, 2011, 10:39:12 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on February 16, 2011, 08:19:13 AM
I have a question/segment request for the Podcastin' guys. Does anyone know how to contact them? Hopefully they got enough donations to get a hotmail address.

I would like to request that "Jiggle the Handle" (with Gary St. Cloud) invites the "shop for a coffin" guy onto their show as a special guest.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 17, 2011, 10:47:22 AM
Quote from: studiode on February 16, 2011, 11:10:04 AM
Quote from: Wes on February 16, 2011, 10:08:27 AM

...my favorite moment of the show! That would be during the Spike call, when some loud music started randomly playing on Spike's end, and Tom asked him "What was that, your wrist watch?"


This is next level comedy. References upon references ...

God bless this show.

Yes! I was amazed by the crossovers between Newbridge and the larger world on this episode. Spike's wristwatch has ultra-bass boost! It plays the Judge Judy theme!

And the caller who talked about enduring a mutant co-worker who made the caller look at the smut picture of him and his wife ... and then proceeded to assume the caller was non-heterosexual because he didn't like looking at that picture. I feel badly for the caller that he had to put up with that ... but wow, that mutant co-worker is Straight Outta Newbridge.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on February 17, 2011, 11:41:28 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on February 17, 2011, 10:39:12 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on February 16, 2011, 08:19:13 AM
I have a question/segment request for the Podcastin' guys. Does anyone know how to contact them? Hopefully they got enough donations to get a hotmail address.

I would like to request that "Jiggle the Handle" (with Gary St. Cloud) invites the "shop for a coffin" guy onto their show as a special guest.

THIS HAS TO HAPPEN.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on February 17, 2011, 11:58:23 AM
It could have been left at the opening strums of Closing Time and it would have been an incredible parody, but it just kept going and getting better and better. I'll single out the silent question mark after Podcastin' as a favourite moment.

Great call from Gregg over in Protégé land - we're surely looking at a G vs G finalé. É.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JoeThird on February 17, 2011, 12:06:36 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on February 17, 2011, 10:47:22 AM
And the caller who talked about enduring a mutant co-worker who made the caller look at the smut picture of him and his wife ... and then proceeded to assume the caller was non-heterosexual because he didn't like looking at that picture. I feel badly for the caller that he had to put up with that ... but wow, that mutant co-worker is Straight Outta Newbridge.

That was me! I can promise you it was real, though it wasn't his wife - just his on/off again girlfriend, who at one point he thought he'd gotten pregnant. I will often describe that guy as "You know those people on Jersey Shore, who you see and wonder 'what did those people do before this?' That was it." I'd go into more details about that job, but it would just seem more and more fake, which somehow it wasn't.

Also, I don't think it was mentioned, but hearing Spike call Tom "babe", and then "Why am I just letting you call me babe?" made me lose it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JohnG on February 18, 2011, 11:37:56 AM
Quote from: James W on February 17, 2011, 11:58:23 AM
It could have been left at the opening strums of Closing Time and it would have been an incredible parody [...]

Is there anything funnier than the powerful late-1990s emotions of Closing Time? That's one of the bands Mother 13 remind me of, because both arrived on the scene with unjustified comparisons to R.E.M.

I cracked up at the line about the PayPal account set up to defray the expenses of Podcastin'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on February 18, 2011, 01:32:37 PM
Quote from: johnwarren on February 18, 2011, 11:37:56 AM
Quote from: James W on February 17, 2011, 11:58:23 AM
It could have been left at the opening strums of Closing Time and it would have been an incredible parody [...]

Is there anything funnier than the powerful late-1990s emotions of Closing Time? That's one of the bands Mother 13 remind me of, because both arrived on the scene with unjustified comparisons to R.E.M.

I cracked up at the line about the PayPal account set up to defray the expenses of Podcastin'.

I know Tom insisted is was no specific but i couldn't help but think Closing Time was a little dig at Comedy and Everything Else and it's terrible Weezer song.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 18, 2011, 01:44:58 PM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on February 18, 2011, 01:32:37 PM

I know Tom insisted is was no specific but i couldn't help but think Closing Time was a little dig at Comedy and Everything Else and it's terrible Weezer song.

Does anybody else hate the opening theme to Never Not Funny as much as I do? "Please don't take it personal ... get the eff out of my way ..." Ugh. That song is the worst.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on February 18, 2011, 03:06:29 PM
C&EE's Weezer theme doesn't bother me nearly as much as the dude hissing "This is Daaaave from NewYORK" in that quasi-Jack Nicholson voice during their opening promo. I always wind up cringing each time it ambushes me, since it leads off the promo, and I never know exactly where to start forwarding past it.

To keep it positive, I always thought Reggie Watts' Comedy Death Ray theme was great. (As is Reggie.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 18, 2011, 04:54:12 PM
He brings something new to the theme every week when he sings it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 18, 2011, 06:57:40 PM
And he's generous enough to fly into LA for each weekly performance!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on February 18, 2011, 07:39:44 PM
One of the funny things about using "Closing Time" is that there's a "Yeah!" in it that kept coming in at appropriate moments.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 18, 2011, 07:45:35 PM
Worst part: "Closing Time" being stuck in my head.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on February 18, 2011, 10:32:00 PM
It's coming: Old Rocky Top (DfK) vs. the Alabamy Comet. Southern brother against brother. Texas death cage match?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 19, 2011, 12:11:20 AM
Quote from: Spalding on February 18, 2011, 10:32:00 PM
It's coming: Old Rocky Top (DfK) vs. the Alabamy Comet. Southern brother against brother. Texas death cage match?

As Spike would say "NAH!"

Dave is the original Best Show Southern Gentleman. I'm not worthy to tune his guitar. My comet will most likely burn out long before his teapot stops whistling.

I wish him nothing but the best. Besides, he's suffered enough: he's a Vanderbilt fan (and lives in Vol-Central.)

Roll Tide,
The Alabammy Comet
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on February 19, 2011, 12:16:12 AM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on February 19, 2011, 12:11:20 AM

Besides, he's suffered enough: he's a Vanderbilt fan (and lives in Vol-Central.)


And now it begins.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on February 19, 2011, 02:13:22 AM
I'm happy to battle it out with a current Best Show listener/caller in Portland to keep up this Seattle/Portland rivalry.

Oh right, there is no regular Best Show caller from Portland. Oh well!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on February 19, 2011, 07:12:40 AM
Referring to Tom as Babe was one of my better moments.

(http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/174678_173251409379291_4818076_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 19, 2011, 08:59:02 AM
"better" is a funny word, isn't it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 19, 2011, 10:45:28 AM
Actually, I would agree that that was one of Spike's better moments.  Maybe second after "Some meth would be good."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 19, 2011, 11:08:27 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on February 19, 2011, 10:45:28 AM
Actually, I would agree that that was one of Spike's better moments.  Maybe second after "Some meth would be good."

Agreed. I'm also a fan of "I'm not old enough to remember that. *beat* Oh, wait. Yes, I am."

Speaking of Spike, can anyone point me towards his first call? I've tried to find it on my own to no avail.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 19, 2011, 11:16:44 AM
Spike is craftier than we give him credit for. Remember a month or two when Tom sternly commanded Spike to never call him "Pet" again? Spike seemed to heed that command ... but comes right back with "Babe".

Okay, maybe that's not so much "crafty" as much as ... persistent, I guess.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 19, 2011, 12:19:49 PM
He's like a little kid who follows parental rules to the letter but decidedly not in spirit.

"I told you never to hit your little brother again."
"I didn't hit him, I slapped him."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 19, 2011, 05:02:34 PM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on February 18, 2011, 01:32:37 PM
Quote from: johnwarren on February 18, 2011, 11:37:56 AM
Quote from: James W on February 17, 2011, 11:58:23 AM
It could have been left at the opening strums of Closing Time and it would have been an incredible parody [...]

Is there anything funnier than the powerful late-1990s emotions of Closing Time? That's one of the bands Mother 13 remind me of, because both arrived on the scene with unjustified comparisons to R.E.M.

I cracked up at the line about the PayPal account set up to defray the expenses of Podcastin'.

I know Tom insisted is was no specific but i couldn't help but think Closing Time was a little dig at Comedy and Everything Else and it's terrible Weezer song.

I think the levels being inconsistent was a dig at early C&EE. I listen to C&EE and I like it, but in the early days it was hard to listen to because I never knew where I was supposed to set the volume, and adjusting it in mid-run didn't work very well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBE CEO on February 20, 2011, 10:18:08 PM
I'm only about half way through the Podcast but the part where Tom threatens and then apologizes to Mike in the same breath had me laughing pretty hard.


"You don't know what you're talking about Mike. [Mike arguing that he does in the background] You have no idea, oh my God I wanna push you off the roof of this building, yeah Scalabrine it is, it is Brian Scalabrine, I apologize"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 20, 2011, 11:12:14 PM
That Green Bay guy was kind of a drag. It's been a while since a truly crazy person called the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on February 21, 2011, 09:51:00 AM
Quote from: Alex P. on February 20, 2011, 11:12:14 PM
That Green Bay guy was kind of a drag. It's been a while since a truly crazy person called the show.

I thought he was hilarious - his admission that the sole reason he had the courage to call was because Green Bay won the superbowl is the "I'm Hesh!" of 2011.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on February 21, 2011, 10:21:34 AM
Was the Green Bay guy the one with the weird spaceship hangup?

I like the premise of his call:  "Tom, you say you're a slob, but you'd be right there on the space ark with John Hodgman and Dick Cheney and all your famous friends." Tom, in answer to the guy's entirely hypothetical scenario:  "No, I wouldn't go.  I'd give you my place." Guy, totally unprepared for the turn this has taken: "..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on February 21, 2011, 10:31:18 AM
Quote from: yesno on February 21, 2011, 10:21:34 AM
Was the Green Bay guy the one with the weird spaceship hangup?

I like the premise of his call:  "Tom, you say you're a slob, but you'd be right there on the space ark with John Hodgman and Dick Cheney and all your famous friends." Tom, in answer to the guy's entirely hypothetical scenario:  "No, I wouldn't go.  I'd give you my place." Guy, totally unprepared for the turn this has taken: "..."

Yes, the Green Bay call was the weird spaceship call.  I thought that call was great.  Even when Tom called him out for saying "we won the Super Bowl" he tried to defend using "we" -- not sure I followed anything he said.  I  hope he calls again.  Give him Spike's opening slot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on February 21, 2011, 04:54:52 PM
Quote from: JBE CEO on February 20, 2011, 10:18:08 PM
I'm only about half way through the Podcast but the part where Tom threatens and then apologizes to Mike in the same breath had me laughing pretty hard.


"You don't know what you're talking about Mike. [Mike arguing that he does in the background] You have no idea, oh my God I wanna push you off the room of this building, yeah Scalabrine it is, it is Brian Scalabrine, I apologize"

absolutely LOVED this moment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 21, 2011, 05:48:45 PM
Here's that great Mel Brooks picture that guy was talking about:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Mel_Brooks_2009.jpg)

On his Wikipedia page, it's positioned so that he's actually looking over at his filmography.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 22, 2011, 06:14:04 PM
CHRIS ELLIOTT IS ON THE SHOW TONIGHT!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on February 23, 2011, 06:22:48 AM
The Chris Elliot interview was amazing, i'm a big fan of his and it was great getting some insight into "Get A Life" but for me there were two definitive highlights:

1. Tom announcing the "Rated GG" 7". I am BEYOND excited for this.

and 2. Tom doing his Wally Wackiman impression and saying John Boehner had "a lot of good ideas" was a great laugh out loud moment for me
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 23, 2011, 08:38:41 AM
Tom laughing at Mike laughing at Tom berating him. That big laugh is in infectious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on February 23, 2011, 08:49:09 AM
Chris Elliott's idea for a Three Men and a Baby remake. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JoeThird on February 23, 2011, 09:20:04 AM
In thinking about it a little more, Tom saying how unfunny a certain former pop singer turned "comedian" is at the end of the show was completely appropriate, as they are the complete opposite of Chris Elliott - even though he's just one "character" (himself), he's incapable of doing anything without trying to look cool.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 23, 2011, 10:23:45 AM
Also, congratulations to Maggie from Brooklyn on her promotion to "Quality Caller Plus."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 23, 2011, 10:42:53 AM
I'm a few months behind, but I just listened to the show where Tom used "See you in Hell" as a variation on GOMP/Heave Ho. 

I'm guessing it didn't catch on, but I think it should!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 23, 2011, 11:49:17 AM
It does imply that Tom is damned, though. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on February 23, 2011, 12:21:54 PM
Listening to the Chris Elliott interview again right now and I'm remembering how much my family actually hated "Get A Life" and complained every time it was on. I am sure that I was a little too young to get everything that was going on with the humor on that show, but was quite fond of it and watched every episode.

Also! I had TOTALLY forgotten about the show BABES. OH MAN!

Are the Eagleheart episodes up on the Adult Swim site by chance? If not, any idea where I can catch up with the first couple of episodes?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on February 23, 2011, 12:34:38 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on February 23, 2011, 12:21:54 PM
Listening to the Chris Elliott interview again right now and I'm remembering how much my family actually hated "Get A Life" and complained every time it was on. I am sure that I was a little too young to get everything that was going on with the humor on that show, but was quite fond of it and watched every episode.

Also! I had TOTALLY forgotten about the show BABES. OH MAN!

Are the Eagleheart episodes up on the Adult Swim site by chance? If not, any idea where I can catch up with the first couple of episodes?

I thought the show was called NIGHTINGALES, not BABES.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 23, 2011, 01:01:23 PM
No Spike, it was called Lightning Whales.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on February 23, 2011, 01:55:22 PM
Geneva,
   The first two episodes are up, here: http://video.adultswim.com/eagleheart/index.html (http://video.adultswim.com/eagleheart/index.html)

Not sure if they put them up only after the next one airs, or what the schedule is, otherwise, but I would imagine the third one would be up by Thursday's new one, which is going to be a great and laugh filled one, I can guarantee.  Yay for run-on sentences!


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on February 23, 2011, 02:06:29 PM
Just went on Adult Swim's Eagleheart board, and there were posts for the 12th and then 19th, stating the respective episodes were posted online.  Going by that logic, I imagine the third one will be up on the 26th, a few days after the new one airs, tomorrow, at midnight.  I hope that helps get a little more specific.


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on February 23, 2011, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on February 19, 2011, 11:08:27 AM

Speaking of Spike, can anyone point me towards his first call? I've tried to find it on my own to no avail.

Research conducted last spring/summer for the Trading Cards project indicated that the first Spike call occurred during the 3/2/04 program.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on February 23, 2011, 02:16:08 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on February 23, 2011, 02:06:29 PM
Just went on Adult Swim's Eagleheart board, and there were posts for the 12th and then 19th, stating the respective episodes were posted online.  Going by that logic, I imagine the third one will be up on the 26th, a few days after the new one airs, tomorrow, at midnight.  I hope that helps get a little more specific.


   -Zach

Awesome! Thanks Zach!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on February 23, 2011, 02:35:34 PM
What is the status of clown time?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 23, 2011, 02:39:19 PM
Best:

-Tom and Chris talking about the early days of Fox.
-Spike calling Tom "Cha Cha Cha."

Worst:

-That cold-blooded kid who talked about being naked on his roof within the first ten seconds of his call.
-Wally in 2011. He seems so spastic and sad lately.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on February 23, 2011, 05:22:43 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on February 18, 2011, 01:44:58 PM
Does anybody else hate the opening theme to Never Not Funny as much as I do? "Please don't take it personal ... get the eff out of my way ..." Ugh. That song is the worst.

Late response but yes, that music is really bad.   The indecisive "fkk" always bugged me too.  Either own the word or don't sing it ...

edit: btw why was the other board coming up in chat?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on February 23, 2011, 07:26:43 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on February 23, 2011, 02:39:19 PM
Worst:
-Wally in 2011. He seems so spastic and sad lately.

He just wanted to chime in when a comedy hero was on.  Though Tom's reasoning for not taking the call is sound, listen to the choice of words he used when referring to Wally.  It was a little embarassing to say the least, and I think any coming off as sad could be excused, especially if you put yourself in the same position.  He's trying to only call when it seems like an opportune time and when he has something to say, but you never know how things will play out, when it comes to The Best Show.  Wally's got plenty of positivity left in him, still.  If you want to get your fill, check him out on Twitter.  Or do you already follow him?


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on February 23, 2011, 07:38:24 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on February 23, 2011, 07:26:43 PM
you never know how things will play out, when it comes to The Best Show. 


Or any thing else, Zee.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Meagan on February 23, 2011, 08:37:41 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on February 23, 2011, 08:38:41 AM
Tom laughing at Mike laughing at Tom berating him. That big laugh is in infectious.

Agreed. I love when Tom is overcome by the hilarity of a situation.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 23, 2011, 08:42:23 PM
Quote from: effecT on February 23, 2011, 02:35:34 PM
What is the status of clown time?

I believe I heard that it was over.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 23, 2011, 09:01:06 PM
Quote from: fonpr on February 23, 2011, 07:38:24 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on February 23, 2011, 07:26:43 PM
you never know how things will play out, when it comes to The Best Show. 


Or any thing else, Zee.

Made your peace with the felt-skinned, Freddy?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 23, 2011, 10:49:14 PM
Quote from: Omar on February 23, 2011, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on February 19, 2011, 11:08:27 AM

Speaking of Spike, can anyone point me towards his first call? I've tried to find it on my own to no avail.

Research conducted last spring/summer for the Trading Cards project indicated that the first Spike call occurred during the 3/2/04 program.

Thanks, Omar.

Listened to it today. He sprang on the scene fully-formed like Athena. Short call, but all Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lightworks on February 24, 2011, 04:06:09 AM
Best & worst:

Spike's laugh.  Disturbing.  It reminded me of the end of Predator, where it mimics Billy's laughter right before self destructing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on February 24, 2011, 08:01:18 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on February 23, 2011, 09:01:06 PM
Quote from: fonpr on February 23, 2011, 07:38:24 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on February 23, 2011, 07:26:43 PM
you never know how things will play out, when it comes to The Best Show. 


Or any thing else, Zee.

Made your peace with the felt-skinned, Freddy?

"Keep your friends close..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on February 24, 2011, 09:06:55 AM
I thought the Wally heave-ho was particularly weird considering that Chris Elliott is currently working with the Z-Man's brother, no?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on February 24, 2011, 09:31:33 AM
Quote from: Lightworks on February 24, 2011, 04:06:09 AM
Best & worst:

Spike's laugh.  Disturbing.  It reminded me of the end of Predator, where it mimics Billy's laughter right before self destructing.

At least, it got everyone's attention, Pet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on February 24, 2011, 12:37:21 PM
Quote from: woodandiron on February 24, 2011, 09:06:55 AM
I thought the Wally heave-ho was particularly weird considering that Chris Elliott is currently working with the Z-Man's brother, no?

Tom wanted to avoid any charges of nepopuppetism.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on February 24, 2011, 02:11:22 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on February 23, 2011, 08:42:23 PM
Quote from: effecT on February 23, 2011, 02:35:34 PM
What is the status of clown time?

I believe I heard that it was over.
you would be correct sir
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on February 24, 2011, 05:26:51 PM
I'm still chuckling about the people at the Ted Leo show drinking Captain Morgan via bottle service.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 24, 2011, 05:29:21 PM
I think my hardest laff came early in the show when Tom said Mike thinks he's Principal Joe Clark.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gordon! on February 24, 2011, 08:48:27 PM
It was obvious Wally Wackiman was truly hurt by Tom's heave-ho when he called back, which in effect is comic brilliance. A puppet's feelings were hurt on the last show. And then Tom being genuinely sorry for that was just hilarious, all while throwing AP Mike under the bus for the poorly judged call-screen.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on February 25, 2011, 09:39:43 AM
I was pleased that I regained my throne as the first caller of the night, which is the way it is supposed to be.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Jwsflorida.jpg)
'BIG BANG' OR ELSE
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 26, 2011, 01:00:40 AM
Best moment for me was when Tom made Chris snort with the Conversation joke.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on February 26, 2011, 01:56:07 AM

The "Hello Scharpling....." and subsequent "BOOOIIIING" after Tom stressed that he expected top notch callers ONLY was fantastic.

Also, Spike calling Tom "Cha-Cha."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 26, 2011, 10:35:26 AM
'now we can finally enjoy the magic of Kevin Allin with our children.'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nowah on February 26, 2011, 04:03:08 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on February 23, 2011, 10:49:14 PM
Quote from: Omar on February 23, 2011, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on February 19, 2011, 11:08:27 AM

Speaking of Spike, can anyone point me towards his first call? I've tried to find it on my own to no avail.

Research conducted last spring/summer for the Trading Cards project indicated that the first Spike call occurred during the 3/2/04 program.

Thanks, Omar.

Listened to it today. He sprang on the scene fully-formed like Athena. Short call, but all Spike.

I listened last night. You weren't kidding.

"Sexy Sadie..."

I really wish Officer Tom would come back, though. His late-show call was excellent.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on February 26, 2011, 04:34:18 PM
It was great that in the last chat Spike himself brought up "sexy Sadie."  In the past, he's denied having made those calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 27, 2011, 01:50:57 AM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on February 23, 2011, 10:49:14 PM
Quote from: Omar on February 23, 2011, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on February 19, 2011, 11:08:27 AM

Speaking of Spike, can anyone point me towards his first call? I've tried to find it on my own to no avail.

Research conducted last spring/summer for the Trading Cards project indicated that the first Spike call occurred during the 3/2/04 program.

Thanks, Omar.

Listened to it today. He sprang on the scene fully-formed like Athena. Short call, but all Spike.

Listening to that one now. Two things that were established right from Jump Street:

1.) Spike's warrior-like persistence

2.) Tom's spot-on mimic of Spike's high-pitched Droopy Dog voice



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on February 27, 2011, 01:23:46 PM
It may just be me, but another caller who didn't give a name sounded like Fredericks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 28, 2011, 06:59:59 PM
Maybe we should all quit giving our names.....what could possibly give us away?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 01, 2011, 09:23:44 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on February 28, 2011, 06:59:59 PM
Maybe we should all quit giving our names.....what could possibly give us away?

Our distinct voices, perhaps.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 01, 2011, 09:26:13 AM
Quote from: Nowah in Ashland on February 26, 2011, 04:03:08 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on February 23, 2011, 10:49:14 PM
Quote from: Omar on February 23, 2011, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on February 19, 2011, 11:08:27 AM

Speaking of Spike, can anyone point me towards his first call? I've tried to find it on my own to no avail.

Research conducted last spring/summer for the Trading Cards project indicated that the first Spike call occurred during the 3/2/04 program.

Thanks, Omar.

Listened to it today. He sprang on the scene fully-formed like Athena. Short call, but all Spike.

I listened last night. You weren't kidding.

"Sexy Sadie..."

I really wish Officer Tom would come back, though. His late-show call was excellent.

So, that is when my "reign of terror" began.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on March 01, 2011, 11:10:27 AM
Dear Spike -

Please answer the email I sent you!

Thanks.

Tom.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nowah on March 01, 2011, 02:12:40 PM
I love the sound of that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 01, 2011, 04:38:11 PM
It's troubling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChrisRawk on March 01, 2011, 04:58:10 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 01, 2011, 04:38:11 PM
It's troubling.

I actually found myself saying this the other day in response to something someone said.  Tom's vernacular has snuck into my brain! 

Also, Podcastin' is honestly one of the funniest thing I've heard recently.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 01, 2011, 05:02:01 PM
I've started saying "I don't like this. I don't like it." recently. I like how bossy it is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 01, 2011, 05:40:50 PM
Quote from: ChrisRawk on March 01, 2011, 04:58:10 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 01, 2011, 04:38:11 PM
It's troubling.

I actually found myself saying this the other day in response to something someone said.  Tom's vernacular has snuck into my brain! 

Also, Podcastin' is honestly one of the funniest thing I've heard recently.

I can't tell you how many times I say "eww boy" or Tom's style of "what?" daily.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on March 01, 2011, 05:48:10 PM
Anyone else find it troubling that Spike has to be contacted via message board (because he is not responding to emails, apparently)?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChrisRawk on March 01, 2011, 06:04:56 PM
"Oh brudder" is another one I've said in the past.  If I start talking to an imaginary person called "Mike" when my cell phone rings ("Mike, is this a good call?") I'll be worried. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 01, 2011, 06:10:39 PM
I wish everyone got the reference so I could say "Mmhmm...what's that, Mike?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jendawnb on March 01, 2011, 09:01:45 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on March 01, 2011, 05:48:10 PM
Anyone else find it troubling that Spike has to be contacted via message board (because he is not responding to emails, apparently)?

Geneva, have you seen Spike's Twitter?!  Makes perfect sense to me.  "Eww boy," indeed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on March 02, 2011, 12:14:06 AM
$81,500!

New record.

BOOM!

Also, "KISS-isted living."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 02, 2011, 08:16:11 AM
"Just ask one of the 8,000 women I've boinked."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dotmap on March 02, 2011, 08:22:23 AM
Quote from: jendawnb on March 01, 2011, 09:01:45 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on March 01, 2011, 05:48:10 PM
Anyone else find it troubling that Spike has to be contacted via message board (because he is not responding to emails, apparently)?

Geneva, have you seen Spike's Twitter?!  Makes perfect sense to me.  "Eww boy," indeed.
I've been wondering, is that actually spike? (@WEIRDOSEXPOSED) I was listening to a show the other day where he denies that its him. Unless you're talking about a different twitter account that I'm not aware of, in which case, please share.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 02, 2011, 08:26:32 AM
The tacky capitalization makes me think it's him, since he can't change the font color on Twitter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 03, 2011, 09:31:16 AM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 02, 2011, 08:26:32 AM
The tacky capitalization makes me think it's him, since he can't change the font color on Twitter.

Sorry Pets, the Twitter account you think is mine is NOT. I do have a Twitter account, as well as FB and U TUBE though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jendawnb on March 03, 2011, 10:30:47 AM
Quote from: Spike on March 03, 2011, 09:31:16 AM
Sorry Pets, the Twitter account you think is mine is NOT. I do have a Twitter account, as well as FB and U TUBE though.

Bummer, Cha-Cha.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dotmap on March 03, 2011, 08:46:25 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 03, 2011, 09:31:16 AM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 02, 2011, 08:26:32 AM
The tacky capitalization makes me think it's him, since he can't change the font color on Twitter.

Sorry Pets, the Twitter account you think is mine is NOT. I do have a Twitter account, as well as FB and U TUBE though.

You do? Whats your twitter name? Why am I asking you this? I think the mystique has got a hold of me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 04, 2011, 09:44:09 AM
Quote from: dotmap on March 03, 2011, 08:46:25 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 03, 2011, 09:31:16 AM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 02, 2011, 08:26:32 AM
The tacky capitalization makes me think it's him, since he can't change the font color on Twitter.

Sorry Pets, the Twitter account you think is mine is NOT. I do have a Twitter account, as well as FB and U TUBE though.

You do? Whats your twitter name? Why am I asking you this? I think the mystique has got a hold of me.

The same as my FACEBOOK and U TUBE accounts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on March 04, 2011, 12:53:07 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 04, 2011, 09:44:09 AM

The same as my FACEBOOK and U TUBE accounts.

Petmaster, you should approve my Twitter follow request as I am in need of micro-wisdom from the real KING OF QUEENS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 04, 2011, 01:38:27 PM
Spike, do you realize that you're under the age of 25 in that Twitter background?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on March 04, 2011, 01:55:41 PM
Quote from: Omar on March 04, 2011, 12:53:07 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 04, 2011, 09:44:09 AM

The same as my FACEBOOK and U TUBE accounts.

Petmaster, you should approve my Twitter follow request as I am in need of micro-wisdom from the real KING OF QUEENS.

Yes, chacha - I would like to humbly request the same approval.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on March 05, 2011, 09:09:32 AM
Worst moment's of last show: realizing just how common my first name (Chris) is. Every other pledge was by a Chris!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on March 05, 2011, 11:43:22 AM
Quote from: woodandiron on March 05, 2011, 09:09:32 AM
Worst moment's of last show: realizing just how common my first name (Chris) is. Every other pledge was by a Chris!
I predicted The Night of A Thousand Christophers. I was just waiting for Tom to say "Christafah!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 08, 2011, 09:25:36 AM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 04, 2011, 01:38:27 PM
Spike, do you realize that you're under the age of 25 in that Twitter background?

Yes Pets, once upon a time, I was under the age of 25. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 08, 2011, 09:29:13 AM
Quote from: Spike on March 08, 2011, 09:25:36 AM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 04, 2011, 01:38:27 PM
Spike, do you realize that you're under the age of 25 in that Twitter background?

Yes Pets, once upon a time, I was under the age of 25.

But you're being seen.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 08, 2011, 10:05:31 AM
I was listening to an old show last night. Tom asked Spike how old he was and he got out "Ah, it's eight years until I--" before Tom cut him off. He's been doing that same bit for at least four years now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 08, 2011, 01:11:57 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on March 08, 2011, 10:05:31 AM
I was listening to an old show last night. Tom asked Spike how old he was and he got out "Ah, it's eight years until I--" before Tom cut him off. He's been doing that same bit for at least four years now.

And will continue to do so until I become E-L-D-E-R-L-Y.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 08, 2011, 04:50:41 PM
Spike,

Is that Huey Lewis in your avatar?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 08, 2011, 05:03:04 PM
Fifty is the new 20, Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on March 08, 2011, 05:22:14 PM
Quote from: fonpr on March 08, 2011, 05:03:04 PM
Fifty is the new 20, Spike.

Do you have a formula for that so everyone can calculate their new ages?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on March 08, 2011, 06:12:28 PM
X / 2.5 = The new Y

X = An age which challenges your sense of identity.
Y = A younger age which doesn't challenge your sense of identity.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dotmap on March 08, 2011, 06:22:38 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 08, 2011, 09:25:36 AM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 04, 2011, 01:38:27 PM
Spike, do you realize that you're under the age of 25 in that Twitter background?

Yes Pets, once upon a time, I was under the age of 25.

Did you live in Antarctica until you turned 25?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on March 08, 2011, 06:28:45 PM
weirdest: Someone else from my town pledged. I thought I was the only one!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 08, 2011, 06:54:45 PM
Quote from: Boogdish on March 08, 2011, 06:12:28 PM
X / 2.5 = The new Y

X = An age which challenges your sense of identity.
Y = A younger age which doesn't challenge your sense of identity.
That's good, Boog.  I just flipped the 5 upside-down.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 09, 2011, 01:10:23 AM
Best: Acey Newman covering "Bottled in Cork."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on March 09, 2011, 07:32:18 AM
KV  was awesome. It's always cool to hear his voice without a ton of reverb. Also I can't wait to hear the Ian Svenonious stories Tom teased at last week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dotmap on March 09, 2011, 07:50:42 AM
#TomThon trends in LA

http://twitpic.com/47s318 (http://twitpic.com/47s318)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dotmap on March 09, 2011, 08:00:18 AM
And here is a pic of #TomThon trending in LA in week 1

http://twitpic.com/45hq2r (http://twitpic.com/45hq2r)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 09, 2011, 08:29:35 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 08, 2011, 04:50:41 PM
Spike,

Is that Huey Lewis in your avatar?

No Pet. The guy on the left is the incomparable Richard Roundtree (yes Pets, 'SHAFT' himself). The other guy is the very subject of my Facebook group----John Wesley Shipp (aka 'THE FLASH').
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dcgut on March 09, 2011, 09:13:13 AM
Quote from: Spike on March 09, 2011, 08:29:35 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 08, 2011, 04:50:41 PM
Spike,

Is that Huey Lewis in your avatar?

No Pet. The guy on the left is the incomparable Richard Roundtree (yes Pets, 'SHAFT' himself). The other guy is the very subject of my Facebook group----John Wesley Shipp (aka 'THE FLASH').

I'm pretty sure Sam Jackson was Shaft, Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 09, 2011, 09:22:05 AM
Quote from: dcgut on March 09, 2011, 09:13:13 AM
Quote from: Spike on March 09, 2011, 08:29:35 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 08, 2011, 04:50:41 PM
Spike,

Is that Huey Lewis in your avatar?

No Pet. The guy on the left is the incomparable Richard Roundtree (yes Pets, 'SHAFT' himself). The other guy is the very subject of my Facebook group----John Wesley Shipp (aka 'THE FLASH').

I'm pretty sure Sam Jackson was Shaft, Spike.

You're half right, Pet. SLJ was the updated 'SHAFT', who was the nephew of the original 'SHAFT'. RR was the original 'SHAFT' in the 1970s.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 09, 2011, 09:33:37 AM
Three "Pet"s in two posts!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on March 09, 2011, 10:17:40 AM
what's the current "pet" to "cha-cha" conversion rate?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 09, 2011, 10:46:33 AM
I, for one, would like to see more use of "babe."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dcgut on March 09, 2011, 11:54:43 AM
Quote from: Spike on March 09, 2011, 09:22:05 AM
Quote from: dcgut on March 09, 2011, 09:13:13 AM
Quote from: Spike on March 09, 2011, 08:29:35 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 08, 2011, 04:50:41 PM
Spike,

Is that Huey Lewis in your avatar?

No Pet. The guy on the left is the incomparable Richard Roundtree (yes Pets, 'SHAFT' himself). The other guy is the very subject of my Facebook group----John Wesley Shipp (aka 'THE FLASH').

I'm pretty sure Sam Jackson was Shaft, Spike.

You're half right, Pet. SLJ was the updated 'SHAFT', who was the nephew of the original 'SHAFT'. RR was the original 'SHAFT' in the 1970s.

You're right! And thanks for the add to the John Wesley Shipp group, cutie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sonicdork on March 09, 2011, 11:57:54 AM
Listening to last night's show again - how great would a Ted Leo/AC Newman record be?

Also, they're both better than Mangum in my book.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on March 09, 2011, 12:22:26 PM
I think you mean Magnum.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sonicdork on March 09, 2011, 12:31:43 PM
Hahaha. Indeed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on March 09, 2011, 01:06:54 PM
APMIKE. Just everything about APMIKE last night. The BEST.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 09, 2011, 01:10:07 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on March 09, 2011, 01:06:54 PM
APMIKE. Just everything about APMIKE last night. The BEST.
So true.

It's nice see a guy who can handle his liquor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on March 09, 2011, 01:40:35 PM
With the video just a little bit ahead of the audio on the web cast, I kept expecting (hoping? perhaps, perhaps...) that we'd see some silent footage of Mike getting into a brawl with Hatch/Hodgman/several phone bank people on their side of the glass on the left part of the split screen, while the audio would be some cheerful, uptempo marathoning from Tom.

And then maybe 20 seconds later, we'd hear an explosion of noise, panic and "My god, no!"/"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"/"None of us are strong enough to pull him off!" shouting as the audio caught up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dragonchiptune on March 09, 2011, 01:46:14 PM
I am the most surprised about how #TomThon has gotten me new followers. Even double-digit new followers.

I love the synergy of the fan love, the video feed, the audio feed, the chat and the twitter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on March 09, 2011, 02:37:01 PM
Same here! I have been getting at least 2-3 new followers everyday since the protegee thing happened, but yesterday I got like 30 new followers. Crazy!

Quote from: dragonchiptune on March 09, 2011, 01:46:14 PM
I am the most surprised about how #TomThon has gotten me new followers. Even double-digit new followers.

I love the synergy of the fan love, the video feed, the audio feed, the chat and the twitter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fish on March 09, 2011, 07:07:02 PM
Quote from: dragonchiptune on March 09, 2011, 01:46:14 PM
I am the most surprised about how #TomThon has gotten me new followers. Even double-digit new followers.

I love the synergy of the fan love, the video feed, the audio feed, the chat and the twitter.

That IS weird.  Did you find yourself following anyone for a bit and then unfollowing them?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 09, 2011, 08:15:50 PM
There was one really great moment last night that I'm fortunate was captured on video: While Hodgman was on Tom's side of the studio, Mike came stumbling over to him with a beer in his hand, smiling, and Hodgman just looked terrified. I don't know if anyone else caught it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nowah on March 10, 2011, 12:49:42 AM
If I'm thinking of the same part (as everyone was getting in place to hear the total and sing the close), the best part was that I don't even think Mike knew that the camera was on them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on March 10, 2011, 02:36:57 AM
I liked it when my name was said for a pledge.  I like being thanked!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on March 10, 2011, 03:14:14 AM
i actually liked seeing Tom get a little emotional at the end during the webcast. It was touching and it was nice to see how everyone pitching in really made him happy.

i love it whenever John Hodgman is on and Tom starts talking sports to him. Hearing him say "basketsball" everytime gives me a chuckle.

Also, i'd be worried about Roy' safety and his returning to the show but i'm sure nothing can keep a Philly boy down.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 10, 2011, 06:01:03 AM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 09, 2011, 10:46:33 AM
I, for one, would like to see more use of "babe."

He's not saying "babe", he's saying "slaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaave"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 10, 2011, 09:10:30 AM
I could not hear most of the show because I was too busy answering phones (bittersweet).

But when I came up for air and heard Tom make the Lou Gehrig speech/streaking AP Mike analogy, I absolutely lost it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on March 10, 2011, 09:25:34 AM
Quote from: fish on March 09, 2011, 07:07:02 PM
Quote from: dragonchiptune on March 09, 2011, 01:46:14 PM
I am the most surprised about how #TomThon has gotten me new followers. Even double-digit new followers.

I love the synergy of the fan love, the video feed, the audio feed, the chat and the twitter.

That IS weird.  Did you find yourself following anyone for a bit and then unfollowing them?

FOT don't get unfollowed by this guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bmills on March 10, 2011, 10:01:47 AM
Quote from: YearRoundSteve on March 10, 2011, 03:14:14 AM
Also, i'd be worried about Roy' safety and his returning to the show but i'm sure nothing can keep a Philly boy down.

Thankfully he passed before he could hear "Kurt from Philadelphia" play Springsteen.

Tom hosting a TED talk to ask the crowd if they've ever seen Space Jam! Everyone killed it. Best show is great. Congrats!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 10, 2011, 10:15:53 AM
From the November 9, 2010 show, the detailed explanation of Season 5 of "Archie Bunker's Place" is riveting.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 10, 2011, 12:12:33 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on March 10, 2011, 10:15:53 AM
From the November 9, 2010 show, the detailed explanation of Season 5 of "Archie Bunker's Place" is riveting.

Don't forget the MOOTZ-a-rrrrel.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 11, 2011, 12:45:45 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA)

Get ready, Pets.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 11, 2011, 08:07:14 PM
I'm not ready.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on March 11, 2011, 08:50:20 PM
CHRIS-TUH-FUH
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 11, 2011, 09:02:14 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 11, 2011, 12:45:45 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA)

Get ready, Pets.

Did I see God?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on March 11, 2011, 09:30:23 PM
Did Kai?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 11, 2011, 09:49:53 PM
Mike?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 11, 2011, 09:50:14 PM
See Mike?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on March 11, 2011, 10:35:14 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 11, 2011, 12:45:45 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA)

Get ready, Pets.

Try moving the mic further away.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 12, 2011, 10:10:09 AM
Quote from: mike_b on March 11, 2011, 10:35:14 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 11, 2011, 12:45:45 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA)

Get ready, Pets.

Try moving the mic further away.

How about Cleveland?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on March 12, 2011, 12:24:54 PM
In terms of last weeks show, I really want to know what the URL that Tom bought, that he showed to John Hodgman, was
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 12, 2011, 05:27:57 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 12, 2011, 10:10:09 AM
Quote from: mike_b on March 11, 2011, 10:35:14 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 11, 2011, 12:45:45 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA)

Get ready, Pets.

Try moving the mic further away.

How about Cleveland?

WATCH IT, PET.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on March 13, 2011, 03:45:47 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on March 09, 2011, 01:06:54 PM
APMIKE. Just everything about APMIKE last night. The BEST.

When Tom was gently correcting John Hodgman and asking him not to read the pledgees' last names, you could hear Mike cackling the whole time.  I doubt there is much that could bring Mike more joy than that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on March 14, 2011, 04:15:53 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 12, 2011, 05:27:57 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 12, 2011, 10:10:09 AM
Quote from: mike_b on March 11, 2011, 10:35:14 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 11, 2011, 12:45:45 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA)

Get ready, Pets.

Try moving the mic further away.

How about Cleveland?

WATCH IT, PET.

I was for real, man.  You sound like Guitar Wolf.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on March 14, 2011, 11:47:11 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 11, 2011, 12:45:45 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEIIIu_hHA)

Get ready, Pets.

This video is weird! I like how you superimposed your face above the city skyline, Great Gatsby style (Gatsbys Exposed?). Keep up the good work, pet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 15, 2011, 10:23:07 AM
Spike is the god of both his Sims and the clip-art universe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on March 16, 2011, 09:33:46 AM
Tom taking the Chicago caller (Liz, I believe?) to task for touting the city's higher-than-the-national-average toughness percentage. I hear that a lot in my town too. I felt bad for her since she originally called to apologize for a past insult, but the whole thing was pretty funny once Tom got rolling with it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on March 16, 2011, 09:45:13 AM
Sizzurp
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 16, 2011, 10:53:11 AM
Jason from Alabama giving the name of his preferred burrito restaurant as a way for local FOTs to find him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on March 16, 2011, 10:55:00 AM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on March 16, 2011, 09:33:46 AM
Tom taking the Chicago caller (Liz, I believe?) to task for touting the city's higher-than-the-national-average toughness percentage. I hear that a lot in my town too. I felt bad for her since she originally called to apologize for a past insult, but the whole thing was pretty funny once Tom got rolling with it.

So awesome. "What are you, killing animals for food?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 16, 2011, 11:55:40 AM
The comments about rich guys dressing like hobos humored me.  "Keith Richards is king of the Rich Hobos."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jbissell on March 16, 2011, 11:59:47 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on March 16, 2011, 10:53:11 AM
Jason from Alabama giving the name of his preferred burrito restaurant as a way for local FOTs to find him.

Combined with hearing the room erupt after stifling their laughter during the Wurster call was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on March 16, 2011, 12:04:08 PM
Quote from: mahgeetah on March 16, 2011, 10:55:00 AM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on March 16, 2011, 09:33:46 AM
Tom taking the Chicago caller (Liz, I believe?) to task for touting the city's higher-than-the-national-average toughness percentage. I hear that a lot in my town too. I felt bad for her since she originally called to apologize for a past insult, but the whole thing was pretty funny once Tom got rolling with it.

So awesome. "What are you, killing animals for food?"

I liked when Tom implied that, first thing in the morning, the people of Chicago start bragging about how tough they are before their feet even hit the floor.

Also: "Oh, so you live in the city where people shoot each other?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 16, 2011, 02:11:44 PM
"George Wendt"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 16, 2011, 02:18:42 PM
Quote from: effecT on March 16, 2011, 09:45:13 AM
Sizzurp
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2zxt6dl.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 16, 2011, 02:33:00 PM
Best moment: Tom hanging up on Ben Kharakh mid-whine and the subsequent laughter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan Telfer on March 16, 2011, 02:42:25 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on March 16, 2011, 09:33:46 AM
Tom taking the Chicago caller (Liz, I believe?) to task for touting the city's higher-than-the-national-average toughness percentage. I hear that a lot in my town too. I felt bad for her since she originally called to apologize for a past insult, but the whole thing was pretty funny once Tom got rolling with it.

It was not Liz, it was Sarah. And as a Chicagoan, I curse her.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 16, 2011, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 16, 2011, 02:33:00 PM
Best moment: Tom hanging up on Ben Kharakh mid-whine and the subsequent laughter.

I thought it was Ben CRACK
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on March 16, 2011, 02:58:56 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 16, 2011, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 16, 2011, 02:33:00 PM
Best moment: Tom hanging up on Ben Kharakh mid-whine and the subsequent laughter.

I thought it was Ben CRACK

Watch out or you'll get hooked!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on March 16, 2011, 03:16:40 PM
Tom's impression of that one Jesus Lizard song.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on March 16, 2011, 05:20:34 PM
(http://a2.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/152/f94f4c3dd5a64415a9b42227fe26ebb4/l.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on March 16, 2011, 07:35:47 PM
Quote from: mahgeetah on March 16, 2011, 03:16:40 PM
Tom's impression of that one Jesus Lizard song.

That one Jesus Lizard some with the throbbing bass and the short, repetetive guitar lines? You mean the song where Dave Yow gargles some sort of lyric? That's my favorite song of theirs...

That said, they were one of the great live acts of their time. If they weren't the great live act of their time...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on March 16, 2011, 07:40:14 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 16, 2011, 11:55:40 AM
The comments about rich guys dressing like hobos humored me.  "Keith Richards is king of the Rich Hobos."

I though it was that one dude I see in Salt Lake who keeps bumming a buck off me for a pint of Popov. He has a bezillion dollars, he's just waiting for the check to arrive... Oh, and he's also Jesus...

Come to think of it, maybe he isn't wealthy after all... But he might be Jesus... He certainly smells like he's two thousand years old...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on March 16, 2011, 07:58:01 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on March 16, 2011, 10:53:11 AM
Jason from Alabama giving the name of his preferred burrito restaurant as a way for local FOTs to find him.

"I take all my meetings at the Bandito Burrito"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on March 17, 2011, 05:46:08 AM
Best moment:

"Oh wait, that one guy has crazy white sunglasses. HE seems interesting. At least there's one interesting person on this boat. I wonder what his story is. Oh, he's got nailpolish on!" - Tom

loved it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on March 17, 2011, 02:10:23 PM
I was hoping to hear if there was an Ian Svenonious encounter on the Bruise Cruise, 'cause he's totally a nice dude and I think he and Tom should be friends. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on March 17, 2011, 03:06:41 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on March 17, 2011, 02:10:23 PM
I was hoping to hear if there was an Ian Svenonious encounter on the Bruise Cruise, 'cause he's totally a nice dude and I think he and Tom should be friends. 

I was dissappointed. He teased at that a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 17, 2011, 04:53:48 PM
"Porn stars don't win Emmies, LOVEY"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 17, 2011, 04:59:14 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on March 17, 2011, 04:57:50 PM
Quote from: mahgeetah on March 16, 2011, 03:16:40 PM
Tom's impression of that one Jesus Lizard song.

That's actually one of the few songs by them where I could give you the name just from hearing the opening riff:

The Jesus Lizard - Mouth Breather (studio version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoxXKKQYJYQ#)

(I put the URL in quote marks so this thread wouldn't be sullied by the image of David Yow being David Yow).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 17, 2011, 05:22:06 PM
I just found out that David Yow acted in one of the Insane Clown Posse movies.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on March 17, 2011, 05:24:03 PM
Quote from: Dan Telfer on March 16, 2011, 02:42:25 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on March 16, 2011, 09:33:46 AM
Tom taking the Chicago caller (Liz, I believe?) to task for touting the city's higher-than-the-national-average toughness percentage. I hear that a lot in my town too. I felt bad for her since she originally called to apologize for a past insult, but the whole thing was pretty funny once Tom got rolling with it.

It was not Liz, it was Sarah. And as a Chicagoan, I curse her.

Sarah's backed...

Jason from Huntsville was the best caller of the night, after the wurster bit.

I fumbled my bit about Chicago being a tough town by noting that "We play 'Pele' with paint cans." I meant to say "We play Jai Alai with paint cans."

I'm taking like...5 years off from calling in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheeChrisDee on March 17, 2011, 06:58:04 PM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on March 17, 2011, 05:24:03 PM


Sarah's backed...

Jason from Huntsville was the best caller of the night, after the wurster bit.

I fumbled my bit about Chicago being a tough town by noting that "We play 'Pele' with paint cans." I meant to say "We play Jai Alai with paint cans."

I'm taking like...5 years off from calling in.

my favorite part of your call was when you groaned about "curated" rock shows...that's a personal pet peeve of mine, its the worst combination of pretentiousness and self indulgence.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on March 17, 2011, 07:36:31 PM
Personally, I give ATP the pass on "Curated" since they got the ball rolling, but it's seriously become such an abused word.

are record playing nights "Curated" now?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on March 17, 2011, 09:07:37 PM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on March 17, 2011, 07:36:31 PM


are record playing nights "Curated" now?

I supposed Casey Kasem wants some dough now for curating my Saturday afternoons as a child.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on March 18, 2011, 04:41:17 AM
Quote from: Martin on March 16, 2011, 02:11:44 PM
"George Wendt"

Martin's right.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 18, 2011, 06:59:18 AM
Quote from: TheeChrisDee on March 17, 2011, 06:58:04 PM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on March 17, 2011, 05:24:03 PM


Sarah's backed...

Jason from Huntsville was the best caller of the night, after the wurster bit.

I fumbled my bit about Chicago being a tough town by noting that "We play 'Pele' with paint cans." I meant to say "We play Jai Alai with paint cans."

I'm taking like...5 years off from calling in.

my favorite part of your call was when you groaned about "curated" rock shows...that's a personal pet peeve of mine, its the worst combination of pretentiousness and self indulgence.

And yet All Tomorrow's Parties in the mountains of New Jersey was fantastic. Huh!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 18, 2011, 09:31:15 AM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on March 17, 2011, 07:36:31 PM
Personally, I give ATP the pass on "Curated" since they got the ball rolling, but it's seriously become such an abused word.

are record playing nights "Curated" now?

I hear a lot of people referring to 'curated RSS feeds', which somehow sounds a lot more annoyingly pretentious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 18, 2011, 09:58:26 AM
Never been a huge fan of this use of "curated" ... another one I see a lot (I feel like I've mentioned this elsewhere on the board-sorry if so) is "well edited" ... used to describe the wares a shop has to offer. I often see this in new store listings/reviews in Time Out or New York Magazine.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 18, 2011, 12:38:29 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on March 17, 2011, 04:53:48 PM
"Porn stars don't win Emmies, LOVEY"

I love sparring with Scharpling. That's a good name for a show: 'SPARRING WITH SCHARPLING' .
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 18, 2011, 01:23:41 PM
Not too shabby, but it's no 'Weirdos Exposed'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 18, 2011, 04:50:19 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 18, 2011, 12:38:29 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on March 17, 2011, 04:53:48 PM
"Porn stars don't win Emmies, LOVEY"

I love sparring with Scharpling. That's a good name for a show: 'SPARRING WITH SCHARPLING' .

If Tom Scharpling is like Bugs Bunny, then Spike is his Daffy Duck.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 18, 2011, 04:53:14 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 18, 2011, 04:50:19 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 18, 2011, 12:38:29 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on March 17, 2011, 04:53:48 PM
"Porn stars don't win Emmies, LOVEY"

I love sparring with Scharpling. That's a good name for a show: 'SPARRING WITH SCHARPLING' .

If Tom Scharpling is like Bugs Bunny, then Spike is his Daffy Duck.

One of the only characters who ever outsmarted Bugs Bunny was that turtle who raced him. Who would that be?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 18, 2011, 08:47:16 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 18, 2011, 04:53:14 PM

One of the only characters who ever outsmarted Bugs Bunny was that turtle who raced him. Who would that be?

That was pre Chuck Jones Bugs Bunny, right?

Well anyway: I think you're going to have to ask Tom who his turtle is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 18, 2011, 08:50:30 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 18, 2011, 08:47:16 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 18, 2011, 04:53:14 PM

One of the only characters who ever outsmarted Bugs Bunny was that turtle who raced him. Who would that be?

That was pre Chuck Jones Bugs Bunny, right?

Well anyway: I think you're going to have to ask Tom who his turtle is.

It was a Tex Avery short from the early 40's. I also vaguley remember some gremlin character who kept giving Bugs trouble.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 18, 2011, 10:25:15 PM
The key lines in Bugs' defeat:

"I said, 'I was doin' a hundred easy!'"

"OK, officer, do yer duty."


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 19, 2011, 11:42:22 AM
I liked the slow guy who said he liked the show because of its slower pace. I have a feeling we'll never hear from him again, though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nowah on March 19, 2011, 05:57:50 PM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on March 16, 2011, 07:58:01 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on March 16, 2011, 10:53:11 AM
Jason from Alabama giving the name of his preferred burrito restaurant as a way for local FOTs to find him.

"I take all my meetings at the Bandito Burrito"

I was making someone who had never heard the show before listen with me on a long drive yesterday. She was just sort of into it the whole show, and then had to pull over from laughing when Jason said "Bandito Burrito." A+ call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on March 20, 2011, 09:36:04 AM
Quote from: stepheninchicago on March 17, 2011, 05:24:03 PM

I fumbled my bit about Chicago being a tough town by noting that "We play 'Pele' with paint cans." I meant to say "We play Jai Alai with paint cans."


I just assumed "pele" was some ancient Celtic sport played with human heads.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 20, 2011, 02:31:22 PM
What's Jai Alai?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on March 20, 2011, 02:44:25 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on March 20, 2011, 02:31:22 PM
What's Jai Alai?

A Basque sport...played with human heads. In Miami.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on March 23, 2011, 12:02:29 AM
Best:
- "That's a Cape Fear laugh"
-  Tom: "You done?" Spike: "...yea."
- "That weird potato nose"
- "D'Bennedetto's Pop-Tartory"
- "And after i got to the Little Power Forward's room. The toidy".
- Fredericks is back!

Worst:
- That guy who called in that harassed Mike during the marathon. Yeesh.
- fact that Tom's Gold Strike pinball high score card got swiped. not cool.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on March 23, 2011, 12:05:41 AM
As a former Phish fan, it gave me a special thrill to hear Mike Gordon's Segway referenced. I was not expecting THAT.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pidgeon on March 23, 2011, 12:06:53 AM
Best:

"Yessssssss.....Yessssssss.....Yessssssss" and then Yes starts playing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on March 23, 2011, 02:57:14 AM
Best: Magic, of course. Especially Magic's digressions about the Dead Kennedys, but the finale is hard to beat.
Worst: Paul from Portland / Hi score card. At least the Idiot From Illinois (probably) doesn't know any better.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Yannick on March 23, 2011, 08:42:12 AM
Magic was great. The highscore card thing was uncool but it became a pretty good segment though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on March 23, 2011, 10:08:30 AM
WOW I loved the 17 year old who talked about his super cool playlists. Wish I had alot of free time so I could be so diverse. I'd probably make show-offy playlists and call a radio show to talk about thiem!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 23, 2011, 11:09:00 AM
The difference between Henry Rollin's conception of his audience and Tom's perception of his audience.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 23, 2011, 11:47:57 AM
The Spike call was an early highlight, especially the part where Tom frustrated Spike into saying, "Oh, never mind."

Also, Spike saying "Chris what's-his-name" and Tom replying "Gaines?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on March 23, 2011, 11:50:25 AM
It was oddly comforting/refreshing to hear from Michael K and FREDRICKS!!!


Also! My perfect NO "Heave Ho" record, BLEMISHED! A 9 month streak BROKEN!

I blame MIKE and my "challenge".

It was still pretty funny and also my fault for not listening to 75% of the show and calling in during the last 7 minutes.

Rite of passage?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on March 23, 2011, 12:02:16 PM
Playing the blame game already, bg? Not good. It's a challenge because it's challenging. Buck up!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on March 23, 2011, 12:18:59 PM
"Biafra's got my number." - Ronald Wilson Reagan, 40th president of the United States.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 23, 2011, 01:04:50 PM
I just have to say this...  Laurie From Miami:  ugh. "Trust fundies keep the station afloat."

Thank goodness Tom stopped her from putting her foot in her mouth.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on March 23, 2011, 01:11:16 PM
Considering how bad the callers were, last night's show was really good. There were bright spots of course, but there were probably 4 or 5 of the worst calls of all time. And it was still great!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on March 23, 2011, 01:54:40 PM
Worst: Not only John From Illinois but John from Illinois calling Mike a "Jew Hater".

Best: Spike: NeverMIND!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on March 23, 2011, 02:56:22 PM
+ Magic (jesus christ...that was absolutely stunning)
+ The kid with the weird playlists (my cynical heart warmed like a boilerplate over that call!)
+ The Pinball story

-That dude from Illinois. What a jerk-off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 23, 2011, 02:59:49 PM
Magic's musings on Muscle Milk.

(http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/files/original/musclemilk.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on March 23, 2011, 04:00:49 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 23, 2011, 01:04:50 PM
I just have to say this...  Laurie From Miami:  ugh. "Trust fundies keep the station afloat."

Thank goodness Tom stopped her from putting her foot in her mouth.

I think don't think there was any malicious intent on her part, but it certainly came across as a pretty tacky comment. As always, Laurie was a good sport about the whole thing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dragonchiptune on March 23, 2011, 04:12:01 PM
Despite a streak of teenagers calling the show, who I felt let the show slow down, last night was a great show. Great S&W calls. I agree with Andrew from Philadelphia, Laurie is always a good player in Tom's zings. For many of the listener call-ins, they were as Tom says, a "quality caller".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 23, 2011, 04:34:09 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on March 23, 2011, 04:00:49 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 23, 2011, 01:04:50 PM
I just have to say this...  Laurie From Miami:  ugh. "Trust fundies keep the station afloat."

Thank goodness Tom stopped her from putting her foot in her mouth.

I think don't think there was any malicious intent on her part, but it certainly came across as a pretty tacky comment. As always, Laurie was a good sport about the whole thing.

Laurie is always a good sport and seems like a nice person. But, yes, it was a tacky comment, especially the usage of "trust fundies".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 23, 2011, 04:37:19 PM
Relevant to Tom's pinball/video-game stories (as well as that creepy Magic kid):

BISHOP OF BATTLE - part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boo8sm36gDk#)

"The Bishop of Battle" starring Emilio Estevez Sr.'s son from the 1983 movie Nightmares.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on March 23, 2011, 06:57:20 PM
I like when Tom theorized that the late Vincent Price would've found Spike's horrible fake laugh too theatrical.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 24, 2011, 08:38:33 AM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on March 23, 2011, 06:57:20 PM
I like when Tom theorized that the late Vincent Price would've found Spike's horrible fake laugh too theatrical.

TOO THEATRICAL, PETS?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on March 24, 2011, 12:09:52 PM
Quote from: Spike on March 24, 2011, 08:38:33 AM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on March 23, 2011, 06:57:20 PM
I like when Tom theorized that the late Vincent Price would've found Spike's horrible fake laugh too theatrical.

TOO THEATRICAL, PETS?

I'm sure the FOT wouldn't have it any other way Spike.

On a sidenote: My tow truck driver last night told me he had a stepbrother (possibly stepuncle?) who lived in New Port Richey, Florida. I couldn't help myself and asked if his name was Fredericks. No dice. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on March 24, 2011, 09:31:49 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 23, 2011, 04:34:09 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on March 23, 2011, 04:00:49 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 23, 2011, 01:04:50 PM
I just have to say this...  Laurie From Miami:  ugh. "Trust fundies keep the station afloat."

Thank goodness Tom stopped her from putting her foot in her mouth.

I think don't think there was any malicious intent on her part, but it certainly came across as a pretty tacky comment. As always, Laurie was a good sport about the whole thing.

Laurie is always a good sport and seems like a nice person. But, yes, it was a tacky comment, especially the usage of "trust fundies".



I kind of take pride in the fact that  in the war between the snobs and the slobs  your average 'FMU fan seems to fall squarely on the slob side of the equation. I know the whole "hardhat" thing Tom plays up is mostly schtick, but I like to think there's something to it. I know my $75 pledge meant something to me  and I like to think that on the whole  people who donated weren't just rich kids  spending frivilously just because they can. My second favorite show on WFMU is SHUT UP, WEIRDO and  and I mean this with great affection when I say that  if you listen to that show once it will become apparent that WFMU listeners are not all "trust fundies."  WFMU seems to appeal more to oddballs and misfits than anything else and I would not have it any other way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 24, 2011, 09:37:03 PM
Nice post, Eric Fishlegs.  Chris T's show makes that pretty clear too. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 25, 2011, 12:12:06 AM
The Garrison Keillor rant was top flight.

(After talking about Prairie Home Companion for several minutes:) "You're a hundred now, it's not our fault!...You were young once, you're not any more, it's OK!...I'll do that show.  I'll do Horse Radio--What's it called?  Prairie Home Companion?  For some reason I thought it had 'horse' in the title...Is one of the characters a horse or something?"

By the way, am I the only one who noticed Spike sneaking in "Lovey" again as an apellation for Tom? It was right while Tom was getting exercised about something else, so he took no time to react---Man, that Spike dude is crafty.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on March 25, 2011, 09:14:33 AM
Among the best moments: Tom talking about how he & Mike were "crawling around like the Super Mario Brothers fixing a terlet" when they were scrambling to get the phone bank set.

Among the worst: That pinball high-score card caper. Creepy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on March 25, 2011, 02:43:22 PM
After relistening to it: "Now this is Fredericks. He is a mentally ill man"
                                  "Caller of the year!"

So glad Fredericks is back.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on March 26, 2011, 10:45:38 AM
"Yeah, that's the kind of love that got John Lennon shot!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on March 26, 2011, 01:32:21 PM
This was one of the best Best Shows ever.  EVER. 

"Mike hates Jews?" 

!!!

The Wurster calls were incredible. 

THIS WAS CLASSIC. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 26, 2011, 06:26:09 PM
Oh God.  I finally just heard the last few minutes, where I was specifically cited by Tom as giving him reasons in two separate threads to stop doing the show. Thumbs down, Self, thumbs down.

However: He didn't read far enough into the "Tom's Favorite Movies" thread to see where I confessed to purposefully lying about the Preston Sturges movies' belonging there.  And it's OK for him to say now that he likes the Sturges movies just fine, but I just listened to the second "Favorite Movie Quote" show, where he told a caller that those movies were "bad and poorly written."  Now I'm beginning to feel a little badly done by.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on March 26, 2011, 08:39:15 PM
The FONPR soundboard is still up here http://megaswf.com/serve/9700 (http://megaswf.com/serve/9700)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JimmyNoodles on March 27, 2011, 01:28:47 PM
-Living off of the Lance Snacks line of food products.

-"Redonkulous"

-"Pant Marionette"

and from the 3/15 episode:

- 3,000 dirt-bags having All Night Baseball Fights at the Batting Menagerie with a strobe light and Cannibal Corpse demos. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 28, 2011, 09:24:02 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on March 25, 2011, 12:12:06 AM
The Garrison Keillor rant was top flight.

(After talking about Prairie Home Companion for several minutes:) "You're a hundred now, it's not our fault!...You were young once, you're not any more, it's OK!...I'll do that show.  I'll do Horse Radio--What's it called?  Prairie Home Companion?  For some reason I thought it had 'horse' in the title...Is one of the characters a horse or something?"

By the way, am I the only one who noticed Spike sneaking in "Lovey" again as an apellation for Tom? It was right while Tom was getting exercised about something else, so he took no time to react---Man, that Spike dude is crafty.

Being crafty is best under the right circumstances, Pets. Oh yes, I didn't know I hung out with teenagers at record stores in New Bridge.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on March 30, 2011, 07:58:14 AM
Best:

- The story of Mike and the birthday cake
- "The porn version of the Flash. The Flesh? is that what you just said, the Flesh?"
- "I saw them go that way, robots!"
- Paul F. Tompkins laughing at "that old bat"
- The Bossk wedding bit
- "If peeves were pets I'd be an animal hoarder."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on March 30, 2011, 09:45:57 AM
Mistaaaaaaaaaaah Moonlight!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on March 30, 2011, 10:17:21 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on March 30, 2011, 09:45:57 AM
Mistaaaaaaaaaaah Moonlight!

.........


Zo doo doo doo do dooo!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on March 30, 2011, 01:12:08 PM
Put it in the books: March 29, 2011 was an inside-the-park grand-slam home run.

3 hours of consistent funny and incredible callers.

Well done FOTs!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on March 30, 2011, 01:46:17 PM
(http://www.mentalfloss.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/action-park-slide.jpg)

This is the waterslide at Action Park I talked about last night.

The show last night was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on March 30, 2011, 01:52:45 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on March 30, 2011, 01:46:17 PM
(http://www.mentalfloss.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/action-park-slide.jpg)

This is the waterslide at Action Park I talked about last night.

The show last night was great.

Holy crap! I hadn't worked out an accurate mental image. What if for some reason the kid wasn't able to follow the loop?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 30, 2011, 02:12:58 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on March 30, 2011, 01:52:45 PM

Holy crap! I hadn't worked out an accurate mental image. What if for some reason the kid wasn't able to follow the loop?

I haven't listened yet so I don't know whether Greggulator covered this, but this website has some stories about that:

http://www.domainofdeath3.com/actionpark (http://www.domainofdeath3.com/actionpark)

    "The picture you have up is real and not altered in any way. I used to work there and I rode on it once. Everyone makes it out to be the most insane things action park did but it wasn’t that bad. I remember one person getting stuck in the tube because instread of riding down with her feet crossed and arms folded across her chest she put them out and braked then didn’t have the speed to get around. That is why they built the hatch at the bottom of the slope (not the top of the loop as the wikipedia article suggests).

    "A few people did similar things or for some other reason did not get sufficient speed and they landed face first on the inside of the top of the loop. One person injured his two upper front teeth when he did this and had them dig into the soft lining (it was like wrestling mat material). The biggest problem is that sand and dirt and such would collect at the botton of the loop and the people would start comming out with abrasions over their entire backs. Then they would have to close it down and clean it out. I believe (and I could be wrong about this) that what finally closed it down was that after it was open for a short while an insurance adjuster finally came around to look at it and went ballistic."

Also:

   "I remember another latin man and his young son doing it when I was doing it. The man had no problems, but his son who was very young, and very brave, got stuck in the tube. He looked about 10 years old and was too light to build the momentum needed to make it all the way around the loop.I remember wondering how they were going to get him out. They opened a trap door at the bottom of the loop. It took several minutes to get him out, he looked a little shook up but otherwise fine. My friends and I went to go on other rides and later in the day I went to go on it again, but they had closed it 'for the day'"



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on March 30, 2011, 02:37:29 PM
Action Park looks so freakin bootlegged. The amount of grass and dirt makes it look less like a water park and more like the backyard of someones vacation house by the river.

(http://www.greenwayplaza.com/admin/_FileUpload/1SplashtownHTX.jpg)

Here is what I grew up with. It was bright, clean and you never had to walk in dirt: http://www.splashtownpark.com/ (http://www.splashtownpark.com/)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on March 30, 2011, 02:38:06 PM
"I don't watch David Spade."

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on March 30, 2011, 03:01:53 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on March 30, 2011, 01:12:08 PM
Put it in the books: March 29, 2011 was an inside-the-park grand-slam home run.

3 hours of consistent funny and incredible callers.

Well done FOTs!

Indeed! Great job everyone!! There were so many good callers last night that I can't even keep track, so I'm just posting this here. I hope first time caller Sara in Brooklyn (?)-- finds her way to FOTdom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on March 30, 2011, 03:39:33 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on March 30, 2011, 02:37:29 PM
Action Park looks so freakin bootlegged. The amount of grass and dirt makes it look less like a water park and more like the backyard of someones vacation house by the river.

(http://www.greenwayplaza.com/admin/_FileUpload/1SplashtownHTX.jpg)

Here is what I grew up with. It was bright, clean and you never had to walk in dirt: http://www.splashtownpark.com/ (http://www.splashtownpark.com/)

http://www.weirdnj.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=28 (http://www.weirdnj.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=28)

This is from Weird NJ. It is a detailed list of the myriad ways to literally die at Action Park.

My brother actually wrote something for this that I didn't realize until just now.

We were both altar boys at our local parish when we were kids. Our summer trip every year was to Action Park. My parents would NEVER let us go. Naturally, at the time this was very upsetting but, in retrospect, I should thank my parents every single day for not letting us go on that trip.

One of the crazier things about Action Park: State Highway 94 bisected it. On one half of the highway were the water rides and on the other were the Go-Karts and gift shops. They had a few foot bridges to go over the highway but, in a lot of cases, you'd just have to sprint across this highway. They also had this chintzy train ride that could take you across the highway. My friend Kevin was on this stupid thing when it caught fire on the bridge over the highway. He sprained his ankle real bad when he was fleeing this fire and fell -- thankfully, on the embankment and not over the highway.

I love amusement parks. I don't even know how many times I've been to Great Adventure or Busch Gardens or Hershey Park and places like that.

I only went to Action Park twice because it was that dangerous. Once was when I was about 13. The other when I was in college because the Warped Tour was there. (I probably shouldn't fess up to that in a public forum. But I did go on a bungee jumping thing with members of Fishbone.)

Just one of the craziest places imaginable.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dudep on March 30, 2011, 04:04:06 PM
May I suggest, for the title of your autobiography:

"I Should Thank My Parents Every Single Day: A Bungee Jumping Thing With the Members of Fishbone"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 30, 2011, 04:34:59 PM
Dang! I totally did not catch Tom giving me the "esteemed caller" label when I was on the phone last night-I thought he was saying something that Mike "said". Thank you Tom!!!

God does my phone stink. I'm getting an Android.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on March 30, 2011, 05:41:23 PM
really hope someone was filming or recording patton's set. i really want to here what lead up to him deciding to call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on March 30, 2011, 06:05:59 PM
from Weird, NJ:


The Super Speedboats could go up to 35-40 miles an hour and were treated like bumper boats by park attendees. They were also set up in a swamp, in the middle of which was a small, rocky island populated by an uneasy alliance of water snakes and lifeguards. One day, two park attendees were driving their boats into each other and they crashed. One of the boats flipped over, its driver strapped in and stuck underneath the water. The lifeguard on duty had to dive into the swamp, where he reports that he was followed by all of the snakes that were keeping him company that day. He flipped the boat over and promptly ripped the wristband off the soggy driver, who may have been too drunk or high to even realize what had just happened to him, never mind the presence of many water snakes all around.

Water snakes? Really? The place sounds like a nightmare. An awesome, awesome nightmare.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dotmap on March 30, 2011, 07:28:28 PM
You don't know how hard it was for me to contain myself when Tom was telling me about Mike finding a birthday cake at a bus stop. Oh and being on the receiving end of "whats that, Mike?" is also awesome.

And Tom's story at the end of the show was one of the funniest stories ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on March 30, 2011, 07:45:38 PM
Star Wars talk

"Who invites a robot to a wedding?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on March 30, 2011, 08:23:59 PM
GG Allin's grandpa, which led to Tom's heretofore unheard GG impression (New Hampshire accent included).

"I'm going to do you proud, Grandpaw!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: VealCutlet on March 30, 2011, 10:20:38 PM
Tom breaking down the pacing of Marx Bros. films and dissing the Three Stooges.  Jason's casting of the new "Southern Gentleman", and PFT were all phenomenal. But I have a soft spot for anyone who can string together the letters/numbers that spell out IG-88.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 31, 2011, 09:40:46 AM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on March 30, 2011, 02:38:06 PM
"I don't watch David Spade."

No, I don't. He's NOT funny. He wasn't funny on SNL or his stupid movies. He's NOT funny on that silly sitcom 'TERMS OF ENDEARMENT'. Sorry, Pets. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on March 31, 2011, 10:23:02 AM
Quote from: Spike on March 31, 2011, 09:40:46 AM
He wasn't on SNL

I'm pretty sure he was on SNL.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on March 31, 2011, 10:35:07 AM
Quote from: Spike on March 31, 2011, 09:40:46 AM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on March 30, 2011, 02:38:06 PM
"I don't watch David Spade."

No, I don't. He's NOT funny. He wasn't on SNL or his stupid movies. He's NOT funny on that silly sitcom 'TERMS OF ENDEARMENT'. Sorry, Pets. 

David Spade > John Worstly Slipp
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Nate K on March 31, 2011, 01:15:42 PM
I liked "Their timing it with their bong hits..." from the Action Park call.
A short sweet Roy call too!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JoeThird on March 31, 2011, 05:32:50 PM
The Beatles Fest kazoo has been cracking me up non-stop since Tuesday, to the point where I wasn't even listening to the archive/podcast, but just thinking about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on March 31, 2011, 07:24:38 PM
Quote from: Kormod on March 31, 2011, 10:35:07 AM
Quote from: Spike on March 31, 2011, 09:40:46 AM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on March 30, 2011, 02:38:06 PM
"I don't watch David Spade."

No, I don't. He's NOT funny. He wasn't on SNL or his stupid movies. He's NOT funny on that silly sitcom 'TERMS OF ENDEARMENT'. Sorry, Pets. 

David Spade > John Worstly Slipp

John Wesley Shipp is WAY more talented than that schmuck.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 31, 2011, 08:55:39 PM
Listening to the show now:

A good moment, self-validation wise: thinking I qualified as the rare, elusive listener Tom was hoping for who got what he meant about Ben Kharack trying to update Gulcher.

A bad moment: thinking that actually marked me as kind of old and nerdy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 31, 2011, 09:14:52 PM
I really hope Allison accepts Peter's invitation to the Prom.  That was one of the sweetest moments I've heard on the radio.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on April 01, 2011, 07:36:31 AM
I liked the bit about Guy Ritchie being the British Kevin Smith. So true! Make one decent film first and then repeat with increasingly crappier results from  then on.

And his worst crime is launching the "film career" of Jason Statham, rather than Vinny Jones.

Vinny has a certain old school charm for UK soccer fans as he was pretty much the last guy of a generation of soccer that was more brutal than it is now. He really did hurt people. And he had a genuine presence in Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (outside of any acting skill or lack thereof.) Statham, however, just plain sucks.

Also: the string of great calls in a row. Jason is swiftly becoming my favourite.

And finally - I gotta side with Spike. David Spade is the worst. How has he maintained a career so long?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 01, 2011, 09:26:35 AM
Quote from: CSW on April 01, 2011, 07:36:31 AM
I liked the bit about Guy Ritchie being the British Kevin Smith. So true! Make one decent film first and then repeat with increasingly crappier results from  then on.

And his worst crime is launching the "film career" of Jason Statham, rather than Vinny Jones.

Vinny has a certain old school charm for UK soccer fans as he was pretty much the last guy of a generation of soccer that was more brutal than it is now. He really did hurt people. And he had a genuine presence in Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (outside of any acting skill or lack thereof.) Statham, however, just plain sucks.

Also: the string of great calls in a row. Jason is swiftly becoming my favourite.

And finally - I gotta side with Spike. David Spade is the worst. How has he maintained a career so long?

I watched that dumb sitcom with Spade for five minutes. It's not funny. I don't understand why it's still on the air.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 01, 2011, 09:34:56 AM
"John Worstly Slipp"? Really, Pets. He (John Wesley Shipp) is more talented and funnier than that David Spayed and Neutered.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Jwsflorida.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 01, 2011, 09:39:02 AM
Okay, photoshoppers. Spike just lobbed you an underhanded pitch - there's the photo ... have at it!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on April 01, 2011, 10:44:03 AM
Quote from: Spike on April 01, 2011, 09:34:56 AM
"John Worstly Slipp"? Really, Pets. He (John Wesley Shipp) is more talented and funnier than that David Spayed and Neutered.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Jwsflorida.jpg)
He was funny on Dawson's Creek when his wife was cheating on him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 01, 2011, 10:58:42 AM
Awesome show- I had to crash at about 11 since I was exhausted and only just got through the rest-
 
Spike's call alone had some crazy ass things in it:
The idea of Spike typing "boobs" on a calculator
Who says "teenybopper", besides Spike, on this entire planet?
Who says "lovey", besides Spike and Thurston Howell III, on this entire planet?
"Thanks for playing along. Heave Ho."
 
A few other things I liked:
Said this on the chat already but I'm amazed James from SE PA didn't get in on the protege rope a dope.
PBR as Rollins - "self-defecating" is a new low in malapropery.
For 2 days, Mike's been eating the birthday cake he found on the bus stop bench
I laugh every time I think about that Cadbury bunny sound effect.
I still can't believe there's a Hustler Club at all, never mind someone thinking it's a viable option for a corporate event.
Sarah from Brooklyn = awesome call.
The Alabammy Comet closing out the 3 Stooges discussion with advice on when to release the bear.
 
The PFT call also had some crazy ass things in it:
"I'm not fishing but I like what I caught" - something a Southern lady would say. Me, I hear it coming out of Elizabeth Ashley's mouth.
PFT's realization that his 300 shows have turned him into a windbag and he has no usable material for radio
"Who asks a robot to a wedding?"
The big reveal that Bob Zmuda is Tony Clifton.

Also Tom has been a total gigglepants the last few weeks, hasn't he?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on April 01, 2011, 11:09:44 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 01, 2011, 10:58:42 AM
The Alabammy Comet closing out the 3 Stooges discussion with advice on when to release the bear.

This made me laugh more than any caller has in all my time listening to The Best Show (no offense to any of the other great callers who regularly phone in. This past Tuesday proved there's plenty of youse out there.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on April 01, 2011, 11:18:26 AM
I believe this was taken at some porn convention:

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k10/birdbath27/jwshipp.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on April 01, 2011, 01:48:36 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 01, 2011, 10:58:42 AM
Said this on the chat already but I'm amazed James from SE PA didn't get in on the protege rope a dope.
I'm pretty sure entering the race would violate at least one of Asimov's Laws of Robotics.

Worst moment was Spike calling Magic from last week a liar. Come on, Spike, how long have you been listening to the show? I fear this signals the end of his brief run of shockingly high quality calls and predict he'll be back on the clock, if not outright hung up on, soon.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 01, 2011, 02:02:47 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on April 01, 2011, 11:18:26 AM
I believe this was taken at some porn convention:


Strong work.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on April 01, 2011, 04:20:28 PM
That first guy who called sounded said "radio show" in a really weird way.  Repeatedly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on April 01, 2011, 06:00:10 PM
Quote from: Wes on April 01, 2011, 01:48:36 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 01, 2011, 10:58:42 AM
Worst moment was Spike calling Magic from last week a liar. Come on, Spike, how long have you been listening to the show? I fear this signals the end of his brief run of shockingly high quality calls and predict he'll be back on the clock, if not outright hung up on, soon.

His calls have been entertaining, but have they really been of high quality? If they have been I think it's more due to Tom being more willing to play along with Spike's schtick than anything else.

Anyhow, if someone who's never listened before wanted to give the Best Show a shot this week's episode is the one I would reccomend. A little bit of everything with a surprising amount of sweetness with the whole prom thing.

Re: Marx Brothers movies- I watched NIGHT AT THE OPERA after hearing for years how great they were and the good parts were very good, but there were also 10 minute interludes where not-Zeppo would sing opera. Or Harpo would play the harp for another 5 minutes. Then there was the Laurel & Hardy movie which was interupted by some dude singing "Honolulu Baby" which felt like  it lasted for about half an hour. Say what you will about the Stooges, but they aimed low and hit their mark.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 01, 2011, 06:19:02 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on April 01, 2011, 11:18:26 AM
I believe this was taken at some porn convention:

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k10/birdbath27/jwshipp.jpg)

A porn convention? I'm NOT amused. PETS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fish on April 01, 2011, 06:36:43 PM
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/full/266745060.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA&Expires=1301698323&Signature=DpSiEb1HMVNyKr3CCJjRf4a4OQ8%3D)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 01, 2011, 07:17:52 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on April 01, 2011, 06:00:10 PM


Re: Marx Brothers movies- I watched NIGHT AT THE OPERA after hearing for years how great they were and the good parts were very good, but there were also 10 minute interludes where not-Zeppo would sing opera. Or Harpo would play the harp for another 5 minutes. Then there was the Laurel & Hardy movie which was interupted by some dude singing "Honolulu Baby" which felt like  it lasted for about half an hour. Say what you will about the Stooges, but they aimed low and hit their mark.

There is one, and only one, Marx Bros. movie that's free of all that crap: Duck Soup, which is also the only one that was directed by a really reputable director (Leo McCarey).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rasmussen on April 01, 2011, 07:24:12 PM
Quote from: Spike on April 01, 2011, 09:34:56 AM
David Spayed and Neutered.
There we go.  That's what was missing on Tuesday.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 01, 2011, 11:46:12 PM
Quote from: Spike on April 01, 2011, 09:34:56 AM
"John Worstly Slipp"? Really, Pets. He (John Wesley Shipp) is more talented and funnier than that David Spayed and Neutered.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Jwsflorida.jpg)

http://www.gopetition.com/petition/41897.html#fbbox (http://www.gopetition.com/petition/41897.html#fbbox)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 02, 2011, 12:08:29 AM
Quote from: Spike on April 01, 2011, 11:46:12 PM
Quote from: Spike on April 01, 2011, 09:34:56 AM
"John Worstly Slipp"? Really, Pets. He (John Wesley Shipp) is more talented and funnier than that David Spayed and Neutered.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Jwsflorida.jpg)

http://www.gopetition.com/petition/41897.html#fbbox (http://www.gopetition.com/petition/41897.html#fbbox)

I love the fact that Tom, or, more likely, someone impersonating Tom, signed this ridiculous petition.

Since he's a washed-up porn actor, John Wesley Shipp is probably better suited for a guest spot on Entourage. Maybe you should consider changing the petition.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on April 02, 2011, 01:42:22 AM
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k10/birdbath27/johnwshipp.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 02, 2011, 06:53:09 AM
Quote from: Kormod on April 02, 2011, 12:08:29 AM
Quote from: Spike on April 01, 2011, 11:46:12 PM
Quote from: Spike on April 01, 2011, 09:34:56 AM
"John Worstly Slipp"? Really, Pets. He (John Wesley Shipp) is more talented and funnier than that David Spayed and Neutered.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Jwsflorida.jpg)

http://www.gopetition.com/petition/41897.html#fbbox (http://www.gopetition.com/petition/41897.html#fbbox)

It was Tom you twit.

I love the fact that Tom, or, more likely, someone impersonating Tom, signed this ridiculous petition.

Since he's a washed-up porn actor, John Wesley Shipp is probably better suited for a guest spot on Entourage. Maybe you should consider changing the petition.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JoeThird on April 02, 2011, 11:46:32 AM
(http://a2.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/127/b51de1c4f2464bd2ac84f2cdaf12b63b/l.jpg)

Look how happy he is!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 02, 2011, 12:04:00 PM
This must have been taken at a recent Tea Party event:

(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6780/johnwesleyshippnewtging.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on April 02, 2011, 12:48:58 PM
"Who brings you into the Genius Bar? *Kevin Eubanks bass sound effects*"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bangagong on April 02, 2011, 01:16:09 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on March 31, 2011, 08:55:39 PM
Listening to the show now:

A good moment, self-validation wise: thinking I qualified as the rare, elusive listener Tom was hoping for who got what he meant about Ben Kharack trying to update Gulcher.

A bad moment: thinking that actually marked me as kind of old and nerdy.

was it a meltzer reference?  even if it is, i still don't get it.  this one stuck out to me for some reason.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 02, 2011, 02:03:49 PM
Gulcher was the name of Meltzer's second book. It was a collection of pieces about ephemeral low-culture artifacts like bottlecaps, horror movies, rubbers, etc. Tom was suggesting that an updated version might be the place for Ben Kharack's investigative report on Beano.  I don't think even Tom thought it was his greatest wisecrack ever, but--it was arcane, at least.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on April 02, 2011, 02:50:04 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/16pEq.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 02, 2011, 04:26:19 PM
Quote from: moonshake on April 02, 2011, 02:50:04 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/16pEq.jpg)

Wow, that one actually looks real. Good job.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on April 02, 2011, 04:33:32 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/boogdish/wesleyshipp.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bangagong on April 02, 2011, 06:07:38 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 02, 2011, 02:03:49 PM
Gulcher was the name of Meltzer's second book. It was a collection of pieces about ephemeral low-culture artifacts like bottlecaps, horror movies, rubbers, etc. Tom was suggesting that an updated version might be the place for Ben Kharack's investigative report on Beano.  I don't think even Tom thought it was his greatest wisecrack ever, but--it was arcane, at least.

thanks!  worth reading at all?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 02, 2011, 06:14:48 PM
I can't really comment on that because I'm not even that much of a Meltzer fan!  I just know all this shit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 02, 2011, 06:18:12 PM
By the way, Boogdish FTW.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 02, 2011, 07:07:39 PM
Quote from: Boogdish on April 02, 2011, 04:33:32 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/boogdish/wesleyshipp.jpg)

Look at how happy he looks. The judge must have just given it to him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 02, 2011, 08:09:47 PM
Quote from: Kormod on April 02, 2011, 12:04:00 PM
This must have been taken at a recent Tea Party event:

(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6780/johnwesleyshippnewtging.jpg)

He's politically normal. He wouldn't support Newt.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MFOOZ on April 02, 2011, 11:01:04 PM
Who would have thought we would have heard ten a capella renditions of the Mr. Moonlight intro and nine kazoo riffs? Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Mr. Moonlight Chorus! (http://mfooz.com/audio/mrmoonlightchorus.mp3) Consistently in tune! Your new ringtone!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on April 03, 2011, 01:24:32 AM
Quote from: MFOOZ on April 02, 2011, 11:01:04 PM
Who would have thought we would have heard ten a capella renditions of the Mr. Moonlight intro and nine kazoo riffs? Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Mr. Moonlight Chorus! (http://mfooz.com/audio/mrmoonlightchorus.mp3) Consistently in tune! Your new ringtone!

I am like two shows behind and have no idea what the context for this is but it is sort of the greatest thing I've ever heard. And weirdly haunting!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 03, 2011, 01:45:51 AM
One of many favorite moments: Maggie from Brooklyn describing Taylor Hicks as the human incarnation of Dockers.

Quote from: MFOOZ on April 02, 2011, 11:01:04 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Mr. Moonlight Chorus! (http://mfooz.com/audio/mrmoonlightchorus.mp3) Consistently in tune! Your new ringtone!

Magical!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on April 03, 2011, 01:48:43 AM
Spike, what porn movie is your current avatar from?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on April 03, 2011, 01:52:03 AM
I honestly can't pin down a single Best moment nor remember any Worst moment, that's how good this past week's best show was.

The Best moment for me, out of many, was Tom and Paul acting out scenarios where "cake" is a horribly racist term.

The Worst moment, which was still great con GOMP, was the Allison from REAL Chicago call (not the one who called back to accept the date.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on April 03, 2011, 02:34:43 AM
poor prom kid. allison is going to break his little heart.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on April 03, 2011, 08:56:08 AM
Quote from: mackro on April 03, 2011, 01:52:03 AM
The Worst moment, which was still great con GOMP, was the Allison from REAL Chicago call (not the one who called back to accept the date.)
I concur.
It's called The Windy City because they're a bunch of blowhards. BOOM!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 03, 2011, 04:10:43 PM
Quote from: Spike on April 02, 2011, 08:09:47 PM
[
He's politically normal. He wouldn't support Newt.

Just "Newt"?  That's it?  Not even, I don't know, Poot?  Newt Gangrene?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 03, 2011, 04:57:54 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 03, 2011, 04:10:43 PM
Quote from: Spike on April 02, 2011, 08:09:47 PM
[
He's politically normal. He wouldn't support Newt.

Just "Newt"?  That's it?  Not even, I don't know, Poot?  Newt Gangrene?

I think "Newt" could be ridiculous enough. A Mad Magazine-esque alteration might not be required.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 03, 2011, 05:34:02 PM
I really thought I was The Man, just tossing off "Newt Gangrene."  Turns out that phrase gets 950 Google hits.  Jesus, even "Poot Gingrich" gets 125.  This isn't as easy as Spike makes it look!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on April 03, 2011, 06:13:37 PM
Nude Green-Grinch
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 03, 2011, 06:24:47 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 03, 2011, 05:34:02 PM
I really thought I was The Man, just tossing off "Newt Gangrene."  Turns out that phrase gets 950 Google hits.  Jesus, even "Poot Gingrich" gets 125.  This isn't as easy as Spike makes it look!

That's not shocking. Even though Mad Magazine was probably an early influence, I wouldn't be surprised if Spike began his love affair with bad puns by reading the comments sections on political news sites. In any given comments section, you're bound to see at least 10 different variations of Obama's name ("Obambi," "Obozo," "Obummer," etc.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 03, 2011, 10:38:17 PM
"Ogodbooktwo"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on April 04, 2011, 12:17:32 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 03, 2011, 05:34:02 PM
I really thought I was The Man, just tossing off "Newt Gangrene."  Turns out that phrase gets 950 Google hits.  Jesus, even "Poot Gingrich" gets 125.  This isn't as easy as Spike makes it look!

Nitwit Gingrich?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 04, 2011, 09:31:50 AM
Nutrasystem Gingivitis
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on April 05, 2011, 06:07:05 AM
Further bits: I enjoyed the name dropping of crappy British sitcoms. There were more to choose from too. Good to hear the Kumars at No. 42 get a mention. It might not have been great but it was a big cultural step forward over here. Are You Being Served totally sucks, but is considered a National Treasure. Go figure.

The bits about Australia - I was surprised to hear Tom joking about PFT losing a bet to be there so long? Australia is great. I'd love to spend 3 weeks there working. And surely everyone knows the Opera House is in Sydney? Again, I assume it was playful?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 05, 2011, 07:20:50 AM
Gnutella Genghis?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 05, 2011, 09:37:02 AM
Quote from: Kormod on April 02, 2011, 04:26:19 PM
Quote from: moonshake on April 02, 2011, 02:50:04 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/16pEq.jpg)

Wow, that one actually looks real. Good job.

Even I approve of this one. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 05, 2011, 11:10:21 AM
Quote from: mike_b on April 01, 2011, 04:20:28 PM
That first guy who called sounded said "radio show" in a really weird way.  Repeatedly.

He just has trouble with his "sh" and "ch" sounds.  His gurgling chuckle was wonderful, I thought.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 05, 2011, 12:45:24 PM
Quote from: mackro on April 03, 2011, 01:48:43 AM
Spike, what porn movie is your current avatar from?

Huh???
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on April 05, 2011, 12:49:03 PM
Quote from: Spike on April 05, 2011, 09:37:02 AM
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(http://i.imgur.com/16pEq.jpg)

Wow, that one actually looks real. Good job.

Even I approve of this one.

"Huh?" -- John Wesley Shipp, responding to the above photo on Facebook
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 05, 2011, 01:07:19 PM
Quote from: Omar on April 05, 2011, 12:49:03 PM
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(http://i.imgur.com/16pEq.jpg)

It could have been worse. It could have been the pix that said "I <3 STATEN ISLAND".

Wow, that one actually looks real. Good job.

Even I approve of this one.

"Huh?" -- John Wesley Shipp, responding to the above photo on Facebook
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on April 05, 2011, 01:20:34 PM
I have a fondness for Are You Being Served?, but it's based on the time that I discovered it rather than the actual quality of the show.  It's funny to me like Stooges (not the Iggy Pop version) or Sanford and Son are funny.

John Inman was always really cagey on whether Mr. Humphries was supposed to be gay.  That's one of the most disingenuous things I've ever heard - if he's not gay, then what the hell is the show about?  If Mrs. Slocombe had had a parrot instead of a cat, and Mr. Humphries were straight, what would they have been talking about?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on April 05, 2011, 01:22:54 PM
Quote from: Spike on April 05, 2011, 01:07:19 PM
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Quote from: moonshake on April 02, 2011, 02:50:04 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/16pEq.jpg)

It could have been worse. It could have been the pix that said "I <3 STATEN ISLAND".

Wow, that one actually looks real. Good job.

Even I approve of this one.

"Huh?" -- John Wesley Shipp, responding to the above photo on Facebook
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 05, 2011, 02:29:50 PM
From John Wesley Shipp's Wikipedia:

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"There are two grassroots campaigns on Facebook to get Shipp to appear on two popular sitcoms. The first, and more important one is to get Shipp to make guest appearances on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, in which the main characters often refer to (and dress up as) the comic superhero The Flash, which Shipp played 20 years earlier. The other campaign is for the actor to guest star on the NBC sitcom Community."

"Soapking1965" is on the revision page of this guy's Wikipedia more times than I can count.

Someone deleting one of Spike's changes:

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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 05, 2011, 02:38:58 PM
Quote from: Kormod on April 05, 2011, 02:29:50 PM

Someone deleting one of Spike's changes:

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"(A)nd more important," on the other hand, is of course just plain fact.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on April 05, 2011, 03:59:29 PM
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Spike can you teach me how to quote posts?
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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on April 05, 2011, 04:56:52 PM
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I don't get it.

However, "it "  has a great three dimensional effect.                                           


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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on April 05, 2011, 11:01:17 PM
Tom as Garrison Keillor impersonating Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DS1077 on April 06, 2011, 12:35:42 AM
Always good to hear from Jen Kirkman.  I'm a male age 18-34 who thinks she's funny, so the Comedy Central execs that I assume read this forum can just deal with that knowledge.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 06, 2011, 12:49:05 AM
I think Dr. Pervison needs to step down as Mike's protege and jump in the race to be Tom's. It's the only way this thing's going to be settled satisfactorily. With the candidates out there now, there are too many uncertainties:

H-Man -- shamefully in absentia.
Wally Wackiman -- ungentlemanlike pervert, might be unable to tell difference between a human being and a soundboard.
Greggulator -- promising, but could cause All About Eve situation.
Geneva -- promising, but unwilling to do Mike's bidding and probably too nice to Heave Ho/GOMP unruly callers.
Ben Kharakh -- Ralph Nader of the protege race, no shot at winning.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 06, 2011, 01:09:05 AM
It's kind of like the Republican bench for 2012. So far, all the self-identified hopefuls have obvious liabilities, so the party mandarins wait and hope for someone perhaps less flashy, but more mature and seasoned, to throw their hat into the ring.

In this analogy, someone like Fredericks is like, who? Mitch Daniels?  Wait.  Jeb Bush?  (Florida, y'know.)

What about a dark horse like Chris L?  Does he have a trace of that Chris Christie rock-star magic?  Well...

Dave from Knoxville?  Could the good-ol'-boy vote make him the Haley Barbour of this race, should he decide to run????

Actually, maybe this analogy isn't as fecund as I thought at first.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 06, 2011, 01:20:33 AM
But needless to say, if the analogy did hold water, Larry the Perv would be Our Trump.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on April 06, 2011, 01:37:49 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 06, 2011, 01:09:05 AM
It's kind of like the Republican bench of hopefuls for 2012. So far, all the self-identified hopefuls have obvious liabilities, so the party mandarins wait and hope for someone perhaps less flashy, but more mature and seasoned, to throw their hat into the ring.

In this analogy, someone like Fredericks is like, who? Mitch Daniels?  Wait.

What about a dark horse like Chris L?  Does he have a trace of that Chris Christie rock-star magic?  Well...

Dave from Knoxville?  Could the good-ol'-boy vote make him the Haley Barbour of this race, should he decide to run????

Actually, maybe this analogy isn't as fecund as I thought at first.


I think I'm always going to be the Hillary in all of these political analogies.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on April 06, 2011, 08:14:53 AM
Best:

- "David Spayed and neutered" Spike's zinger and Tom's Mad Magazine response: "So what's Sergio Aragones really like?"
- old lady rich voice: "Send me some diamonds. this sounds intriguing."
- the Danny Zuko impression
- "throw me the watch, i give you the whip"
- Wally: "i know she's taken and i know people and puppets don't necessarily work that way" Tom: "Maybe you break them up"
- "even puppets have to die-ie-ie-ie-ie"
- "I'm not a fighter but i will say this: anyone comes at me? I'll punch your face in"
- "a FELTdown? get it?"
- i am ALL ABOUT Larry D Perv coming back
- "and ghosts too, i'll fight otherwordly creatures. ghosts, goblins, dragons. I'll fight anything that comes down here."

this was a great one
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on April 06, 2011, 09:12:13 AM
Quote from: Kormod on April 06, 2011, 12:49:05 AM
I think Dr. Pervison needs to step down as Mike's protege and jump in the race to be Tom's. It's the only way this thing's going to be settled satisfactorily. With the candidates out there now, there are too many uncertainties:

H-Man -- shamefully in absentia.
Wally Wackiman -- ungentlemanlike pervert, might be unable to tell difference between a human being and a soundboard.
Greggulator -- promising, but could cause All About Eve situation.
Geneva -- promising, but unwilling to do Mike's bidding and probably too nice to Heave Ho/GOMP unruly callers.
Ben Kharakh -- Ralph Nader of the protege race, no shot at winning.

I think the emphasis with my candidacy should be "BUT COULD CAUSE." I know I was labeled as a sycophant in early calls but I chalk that up to nervousness -- I never called in until Tom mentioned me as a potential protege one random night. But I took my medicine (when Tom put me on mute while I blabbed away), learned my lesson and have looked to up my calling game by studying the greats.

My New Hampshire and Iowa primary speeches may have stalled my initial splash into the world of Best Show Caller/hopeful protege but I feel like I've shown some improvement on our way towards the eventual Super Tuesday. Also: managed to slip in "pop a squat" without getting the heave ho.

Also: The show was awesome last night. Jen's a great guest. She and Tom work really well together. The past two shows have been great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on April 06, 2011, 09:45:34 AM
The Wally/Soundboard stuff was superb. I really have this vision of someone driving around North Jersey looking for an NPR station (or death metal on WSOU) and hearing that and having absolutely NO idea what was happening.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on April 06, 2011, 10:25:36 AM
Well, I guess we all know the real reason why Wally's lower torso can never be shown to the public. I'm still reeling over the shocking revelations about him from last night. No wonder he's purple, this guy thinks he's the puppet Prince, trying to put moves on everybody. It's a shame that his depravity may have put a cloud over the sweet, genuine friendship that was clearly blossoming between Kirkman and Spike.

Though I may not agree with Sarge's methods, Mike is doing a fine job putting the proteges through their paces. He's simultaneously exposing their lack of courage and lack of dignity. The man knows his business.

Did we have the first official turfing of a protege contestant last night? I hope the next one Tom tosses comes after he does a Trump-style boardroom inquisition and gets them to say who they'd fire next.

Some other highlights: Jen Kirkman was a great guest, though I do wish we'd have gotten a Julie/Kirkman call now that Julie is the one less likely to break out the toilet talk. I continue to be intrigued by James From SE PA's move towards becoming sentient and less of a robot, sounds like he upgraded his voice simulation software package. The Keillor impression showcase was amazing. I'd like to hear Keillor's impression of Weezy next time, or possibly a Keillor/Hogan conversation, as they seem to have more in common vocally than I ever would have expected.

And of course, the triumphant return of L.D. Pervison. The guy knows how to make an impact, dere. Also, all of the speculation surrounding his call that he had to duck out of work to make the call, standing in an alley behind the check cashing place with the back door propped open by a brick so nobody could hear him put on the Larry voice. Mike also let us know that Dr. P called him back afterwards to say "Thank you, Michael". True class.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 06, 2011, 10:41:51 AM
Quote from: Wes on April 06, 2011, 10:25:36 AM

Though I may not agree with Sarge's methods, Mike is doing a fine job putting the proteges through their paces. He's simultaneously exposing their lack of courage and lack of dignity. The man knows his business.


This is known as "breaking them down so they can be built back up."  Actually, the present-day US military has largely moved away from this model for basic training (http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Transformation+in+basic+combat+training%3a+making+Soldiers+Army+Strong-a0159077819 (http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Transformation+in+basic+combat+training%3a+making+Soldiers+Army+Strong-a0159077819)), but Sarge don't stand for that pussified shit, he's keeping it Old School.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 06, 2011, 11:54:26 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 06, 2011, 01:20:33 AM
But needless to say, if the analogy did hold water, Larry the Perv would be Our Trump.

I see D.L.P.  as more of a Chris Christie (a slimmer, non-evil version) than a Donald Trump -- no one thinks he'll run but everyone wants him to. I can't tell if H-Man is Sarah Palin (doesn't care about the race and just wanted the initial attention) or Nixon (wants his adversaries to underestimate him so at the end he can swoop in for the win). I'm leaning towards the former, though it'd be a pleasant surprise to find out that he secretly tunes into the show every week while sitting in a leather armchair, drinking scotch and waters. Wackiman is John Edwards.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on April 06, 2011, 11:56:43 AM
Quote from: Kormod on April 06, 2011, 12:49:05 AM
Ben Kharakh -- Ralph Nader of the protege race, no shot at winning.

Has the best agenda but won't make it because that agenda doesn't click with that of the powers that be?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 06, 2011, 12:00:48 PM
Hey Everyone,
    Wally simply does not have a lower body.  I did not build him that way.  Maybe one day, I'll see if I can put something together that can be attached and detached, easily.  I assure you, it will be completely inoffensive.  Speaking of which, just in case people are not already aware (and this is not an attack of any kind, as I think she's terrific, as I always have), Geneva mentioned something that could be considered suggestive on Twitter, and Wally just kinda rolled with it, for the sake of a punchline, hoping it would all be in good fun.  Neither he nor I expected it would blow up and lead to all sorts of creepy/pervy accusations.

Try to keep it in context with all of the rest of Wally's repertoire from the past.  He could easily join the ranks of the filth puppet genre, along with the likes of Avenue Q, Crank Yankers, Greg The Bunny, Meet The Feebles, and so on, but as he's said, on the show even, that's a cheap way to get laughs from an audience, being a puppet and being dirty.  He and I have a top concern for him being able to succeed in comedy or whatever endeavors he may pursue in a family-friendly style, as have The Muppets, who've inspired us and generations of others.  Thanks for hearing me out, and thanks for your support of Wally!


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on April 06, 2011, 12:17:46 PM
I'm with Wally on this one. I don't think he's a pervert or a sicko. I just think he's a PG puppet who tried to play it PG-13. So let's cut him some slack and allow him to transition back to his more wholesome ways.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on April 06, 2011, 01:10:31 PM
yeah wally, a little more Danny Tanner and a little less Bob Sagat
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 06, 2011, 01:21:26 PM
Thanks for coming to bat for Wally, Tom.  Your words speak volumes, and know that it means the world to the both of us, as does your continual support and appreciation.


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 06, 2011, 01:31:30 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 06, 2011, 12:00:48 PM

I think this calls for a Four Loko Raspberry summit between Z-Man, Wally Wackiman, Geneva, and a puppet of her choosing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on April 06, 2011, 03:13:46 PM
"Misssteerrrrrr Moooonlight"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dragonchiptune on April 06, 2011, 03:23:13 PM
Last night was one of those nights were if someone had never heard the show before, you would sit them down and present them this show (in Associate Producer Mike's favorite music/podcast/audiobook purveyor, a Zune). It had no room for Wurster calls, it was so good. I miss having no Wurster call-in though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 06, 2011, 03:58:14 PM
This was just a quick mention before Tom moved on to other things ... but I'm thinking he should run with it:

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/davebucket68/toms3.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 06, 2011, 04:28:17 PM
Just need to note that the absence of a lower half does in no way preclude the possibility of sexual predation. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on April 06, 2011, 04:40:01 PM
Quote from: Sarah on April 06, 2011, 04:28:17 PM
Just need to note that the absence of a lower half does in no way preclude the possibility of sexual predation.

Thank you, Sarah.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 06, 2011, 04:56:09 PM
You are welcome.  And a fact is a fact.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on April 06, 2011, 04:56:38 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on April 06, 2011, 12:17:46 PM
I'm with Wally on this one. I don't think he's a pervert or a sicko. I just think he's a PG puppet who tried to play it PG-13. So let's cut him some slack and allow him to transition back to his more wholesome ways.

Tom.

Fair enough. I should probably take up my beef with the man behind the felt anyway. I will not publicly talk about the PG-13 twitter jokes that were directed towards me again, Wally.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 06, 2011, 04:58:50 PM
Guess the puppet just needs to remember he's purple, not blue.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on April 06, 2011, 05:03:02 PM
Quote from: Kormod on April 06, 2011, 12:49:05 AM
I think Dr. Pervison needs to step down as Mike's protege and jump in the race to be Tom's. It's the only way this thing's going to be settled satisfactorily. With the candidates out there now, there are too many uncertainties:

H-Man -- shamefully in absentia.
Wally Wackiman -- ungentlemanlike pervert, might be unable to tell difference between a human being and a soundboard.
Greggulator -- promising, but could cause All About Eve situation.
Geneva -- promising, but unwilling to do Mike's bidding and probably too nice to Heave Ho/GOMP unruly callers.
Ben Kharakh -- Ralph Nader of the protege race, no shot at winning.

While I do agree with you on this regarding my past appearances, I did publicly throw a much-loved purple puppet under the bus for his questionable behavior last night. So...who knows what I'm capable of doing?

I haven't gotten a chance to try my hand at heave-ho'ing or gomping yet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 06, 2011, 05:08:45 PM
I think turning to Jesus Christ in a cheap, blatantly opportunistic way, à la Spike favorite, Newt Gingrich, could be a good way for Wally to restore the public's faith in him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on April 06, 2011, 06:26:33 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on April 06, 2011, 05:03:02 PM
Quote from: Kormod on April 06, 2011, 12:49:05 AM
I think Dr. Pervison needs to step down as Mike's protege and jump in the race to be Tom's. It's the only way this thing's going to be settled satisfactorily. With the candidates out there now, there are too many uncertainties:

H-Man -- shamefully in absentia.
Wally Wackiman -- ungentlemanlike pervert, might be unable to tell difference between a human being and a soundboard.
Greggulator -- promising, but could cause All About Eve situation.
Geneva -- promising, but unwilling to do Mike's bidding and probably too nice to Heave Ho/GOMP unruly callers.
Ben Kharakh -- Ralph Nader of the protege race, no shot at winning.

While I do agree with you on this regarding my past appearances, I did publicly throw a much-loved purple puppet under the bus for his questionable behavior last night. So...who knows what I'm capable of doing?

I haven't gotten a chance to try my hand at heave-ho'ing or gomping yet.

Any candidate that asks "who knows what I'm capable of doing?" deserves the nod.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on April 06, 2011, 06:40:50 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on April 06, 2011, 05:03:02 PM
I haven't gotten a chance to try my hand at heave-ho'ing or gomping yet.

You do own a phone, right?  You don't have to be on the radio to GOMP.  A real candidate would be heave-ho'ing and GOMPing whether there was an audience or not.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 06, 2011, 07:27:48 PM
Quote from: Kormod on April 06, 2011, 05:08:45 PM
I think turning to Jesus Christ in a cheap, blatantly opportunistic way, à la Spike favorite, Newt Gingrich, could be a good way for Wally to restore the public's faith in him.

This is just not going to happen.  Wally's a Jewish puppet, remember?  He plans on staying that way.  What would that be, anyway, Built-Again?


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 06, 2011, 08:23:36 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 06, 2011, 07:27:48 PM
Quote from: Kormod on April 06, 2011, 05:08:45 PM
I think turning to Jesus Christ in a cheap, blatantly opportunistic way, à la Spike favorite, Newt Gingrich, could be a good way for Wally to restore the public's faith in him.

This is just not going to happen.  Wally's a Jewish puppet, remember?  He plans on staying that way.  What would that be, anyway, Built-Again?


   -Zach

Didn't stop Bob Dylan. Can Wally sing folk songs?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on April 06, 2011, 09:39:07 PM
I hereby nominate LDP's call for 'Call of the Year'. It showed his dedication to the show, playing by the rules, and his classy manners for saying hello to 'Mrs. Kirkman dere'. So good.

Great show! Next week could be a trifecta!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on April 06, 2011, 10:14:15 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 06, 2011, 07:27:48 PM
Quote from: Kormod on April 06, 2011, 05:08:45 PM
I think turning to Jesus Christ in a cheap, blatantly opportunistic way, à la Spike favorite, Newt Gingrich, could be a good way for Wally to restore the public's faith in him.

This is just not going to happen.  Wally's a Jewish puppet, remember?  He plans on staying that way.  What would that be, anyway, Built-Again?


   -Zach
Reupholstered
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 07, 2011, 12:27:09 AM
Quote from: badgrammer on April 06, 2011, 05:03:02 PM

While I do agree with you on this regarding my past appearances, I did publicly throw a much-loved purple puppet under the bus for his questionable behavior last night. So...who knows what I'm capable of doing?


This is SO TRUE.  It's the "nice" ones you have to watch out for.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stan on April 07, 2011, 12:34:20 AM
Quote from: Wes on April 06, 2011, 10:14:15 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 06, 2011, 07:27:48 PM
Quote from: Kormod on April 06, 2011, 05:08:45 PM
I think turning to Jesus Christ in a cheap, blatantly opportunistic way, à la Spike favorite, Newt Gingrich, could be a good way for Wally to restore the public's faith in him.

This is just not going to happen.  Wally's a Jewish puppet, remember?  He plans on staying that way.  What would that be, anyway, Built-Again?


   -Zach
Reupholstered

 We have a winner.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 07, 2011, 06:46:31 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on April 06, 2011, 08:23:36 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 06, 2011, 07:27:48 PM
Quote from: Kormod on April 06, 2011, 05:08:45 PM
I think turning to Jesus Christ in a cheap, blatantly opportunistic way, à la Spike favorite, Newt Gingrich, could be a good way for Wally to restore the public's faith in him.

This is just not going to happen.  Wally's a Jewish puppet, remember?  He plans on staying that way.  What would that be, anyway, Built-Again?


   -Zach

Didn't stop Bob Dylan. Can Wally sing folk songs?

Can Dylan?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on April 07, 2011, 10:37:04 AM
"Jodiac Killer"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on April 07, 2011, 12:21:22 PM
OFF TOPIC!

This just popped up on Wonkette:

http://wonkette.com/442469/donald-trump-has-team-of-gumshoes-in-hawaii-looking-for-birth-certificate (http://wonkette.com/442469/donald-trump-has-team-of-gumshoes-in-hawaii-looking-for-birth-certificate)

Greggulator!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 07, 2011, 02:42:31 PM
I liked Jen Kirkman's observation about Tom's Keillor impersonation ... that it was akin to Johnny Carson's voice played at 16 rpm.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChipSuey on April 07, 2011, 03:53:00 PM
"A three headed Spike."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 07, 2011, 11:35:18 PM
This episode really needs to be listened to on earphones.  Jen Kirkman's almost-off-mike chuckles, tee-hees, HA!'s and barely-retrained belly-laughs, run through her natural ex-smoker's voice modulator set on "extra-grainy," provide so much subliminal ambient texture that it's like The Best Show as produced by Brian Eno for Obscure Records.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 08, 2011, 12:24:07 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 07, 2011, 11:35:18 PM
This episode really needs to be listened to on earphones.  Jen Kirkman's almost-off-mike chuckles, tee-hees, HA!'s and barely-retrained belly-laughs, run through her natural ex-smoker's voice modulator set on "extra-grainy," provide so much subliminal ambient texture that it's like The Best Show as produced by Brian Eno for Obscure Records.

Yeah, I might have to revisit the Wally vs. Soundboard section of the show with headphones ...  just to see what kind of hallucinogenic/acousmatic effects that might produce. Tom was doing some almost-off-mike chuckling of his own during that epic stanza.

Wally's really been taking it on his vaguely-defined chin this week ... but let's give him some credit for his fortitude throughout that whole soundboard business. That was very thick-felted of him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on April 08, 2011, 04:47:02 AM
I make this post, knowing the risk of FOT castigation that is inherent. This is my belief and I stand by it.

The Wackiman/FoNPR Soundboard bit was the worst 10-15 minutes of Best Show I ever heard, especially as I had to assume it was a pre-arranged bit. No one would be dumb enough to fall for that. Maybe I'm "popping the bubble" but so be it. I'm usually just say what I like about the show but I felt so strongly about this I had to say something negative. Sorry.

On the plus side Jen Kirkman is rad. (And she is attractive, no matter how uncouth it may be considered to say that. Or is it only puppets that can't say it?)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 08, 2011, 05:34:41 AM
Some opinions are better left unsaid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 08, 2011, 09:27:01 AM
I can see how not everyone would be on board with that bit. To me, part of what was funny was the commitment to the bit and the 'how far will they go with this?' element, which I'm sure would have the opposite effect on some people.

Additionally, as a math nerd the idea of a soundboard passing the Turing test is really funny to me. They really integrated a lot of humorous elements into that segment, but some differential of opinion is to be expected. Everybody has their limit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 08, 2011, 09:32:12 AM
Well, I sure hope it can't just not be said by a puppet.  That would be more of the prejudiced puppetism that Wally's been vocally against.  Secondly, speaking for Wally, I assure you 100% that it was in no way pre-arranged.  Neither I nor Wally knew that would happen beforehand, AT ALL.  Wally just called up on a whim, and landed smack-dab in the middle of it.  Either way, you're of course free to not like it.


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 08, 2011, 09:51:41 AM
Oh, and just a quick addendum: For all of you who really liked it, thinking it was pre-arranged, then YES, it was ABSOLUTELY, 100% pre-arranged.


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on April 08, 2011, 09:55:21 AM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 08, 2011, 09:32:12 AM
Well, I sure hope it can't just not be said by a puppet.  That would be more of the prejudiced puppetism that Wally's been vocally against.  Secondly, speaking for Wally, I assure you 100% that it was in no way pre-arranged.  Neither I nor Wally knew that would happen beforehand, AT ALL.  Wally just called up on a whim, and landed smack-dab in the middle of it.  Either way, you're of course free to not like it.


   -Zach

In which case, I must apologise for implying you were dumb. And say that no offence was intended. It just seemed like it was a set-up. I will gracefully accept I was wrong on that.

Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 08, 2011, 09:27:01 AM
I can see how not everyone would be on board with that bit. To me, part of what was funny was the commitment to the bit and the 'how far will they go with this?' element, which I'm sure would have the opposite effect on some people.

Additionally, as a math nerd the idea of a soundboard passing the Turing test is really funny to me. They really integrated a lot of humorous elements into that segment, but some differential of opinion is to be expected. Everybody has their limit.


Thank you Steve, for being better able to articulate my point than I was. It was the sheer length of the thing that made it grate so. And thank you also for mentioning the Turing test, which prompted me to look it up, and then feel more educated after I did.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 08, 2011, 11:00:37 AM
I myself thought the exchange between puppet and soundboard was hilarious and a highlight of this week's show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on April 08, 2011, 02:36:27 PM
Quote from: CSW on April 08, 2011, 09:55:21 AM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 08, 2011, 09:32:12 AM
Well, I sure hope it can't just not be said by a puppet.  That would be more of the prejudiced puppetism that Wally's been vocally against.  Secondly, speaking for Wally, I assure you 100% that it was in no way pre-arranged.  Neither I nor Wally knew that would happen beforehand, AT ALL.  Wally just called up on a whim, and landed smack-dab in the middle of it.  Either way, you're of course free to not like it.


   -Zach

In which case, I must apologise for implying you were dumb. And say that no offence was intended. It just seemed like it was a set-up. I will gracefully accept I was wrong on that.

Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 08, 2011, 09:27:01 AM
I can see how not everyone would be on board with that bit. To me, part of what was funny was the commitment to the bit and the 'how far will they go with this?' element, which I'm sure would have the opposite effect on some people.

Additionally, as a math nerd the idea of a soundboard passing the Turing test is really funny to me. They really integrated a lot of humorous elements into that segment, but some differential of opinion is to be expected. Everybody has their limit.


Thank you Steve, for being better able to articulate my point than I was. It was the sheer length of the thing that made it grate so. And thank you also for mentioning the Turing test, which prompted me to look it up, and then feel more educated after I did.

Hey eggheads, relax.  Tom sprung it on him and he rolled with it like a champ. 
I was gonna say that Wally blew everyone out of the water, but then he stuck his proverbial (since he has none) foot in his mouth, not by saying anything that could be construed as pervy, but for actually vocalizing the tired old sentiment that women aren't funny. Adding "attractive" to the statement doesn't make it any more acceptable.
I love you, Wally. You live and you learn.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 08, 2011, 02:56:36 PM
If I can just clarify something on Wally's behalf, since it came out all wrong, it wasn't meant to imply that women aren't funny.  It was just that Jen exemplifies the best of both worlds between funny and physical attractiveness.  Wally meant for it to be more in the lines of some comediennes are really funny, and moderately attractive or moderately funny, and very attractive.  I and he know that saying "This is not meant to insult anybody..." as a preface doesn't necessarily excuse what's said afterwards, but we both still think it's something taken somewhat out of context and then blown out of proportion.  Again, neither I nor Wally are sexists.  I hope this helps clear things up, in this regard.

Going back to Wally's true highlight of the evening, I did a Google search of "Wackiman soundboard" (without the actual quotes), and came upon a German message board.  Interested in what was being said, I went to their translator, and got this:

Especially the conversation between Wally and the Wackiman Fredericks sound heard by the board last Tuesday (from one hour and 30 minutes) on the way home. Always nice when one is traveling alone, begins to laugh loudly and then captures the anxious eyes of others ...


For a second opinion, I followed up with Altavista's Babelfish translator:

The straight maintenance between Wally Wackiman and the Fredericks Soundboard of last Tuesday (starting from one hour and 30 minutes) on the way home belongs. Always beautifully, if one alone on the way is, begins, to laugh loud and then anxious views of the fellow men catches itself…

I guess I get the idea.  Still amusing how the translators don't match up, and can't seem to get a hold of the grammar.


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on April 08, 2011, 02:57:15 PM
I know. In fact, I was just coming back to say that I know that wasn't what he intended but how it came out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 08, 2011, 03:15:00 PM
Okay, cool.  Me and Wally are aware that's how it sounded, and that's why I put the explanation, and he has apologized publicly via his Twitter.  Jen and her husband Neil are now following him, and she sent him a nice tweet, so it's safe to say there are no hard feelings, there, and thus neither should there be, here.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 08, 2011, 03:17:15 PM
Wow, the German people seem to love Wally Wackiman. You might have a Viking Quest-esque following going on here. Here's a translation of another post from that thread:

"Man & Wackyman" is great. As jimmy jazz two years ago disappeared from the forum, I thought for a long time, this must be due to that he was now staying with the Best Show Wackyman as Wally.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on April 08, 2011, 05:17:26 PM
I personally find pure comedy gold anytime a puppet gets frustrated or his/her feelings are hurt. Meta-hilariousness.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 08, 2011, 05:27:03 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 08, 2011, 02:56:36 PM
If I can just clarify something on Wally's behalf, since it came out all wrong, it wasn't meant to imply that women aren't funny.  It was just that Jen exemplifies the best of both worlds between funny and physical attractiveness.  Wally meant for it to be more in the lines of some comediennes are really funny, and moderately attractive or moderately funny, and very attractive.  I and he know that saying "This is not meant to insult anybody..." as a preface doesn't necessarily excuse what's said afterwards, but we both still think it's something taken somewhat out of context and then blown out of proportion.  Again, neither I nor Wally are sexists.  I hope this helps clear things up, in this regard.

Going back to Wally's true highlight of the evening, I did a Google search of "Wackiman soundboard" (without the actual quotes), and came upon a German message board.  Interested in what was being said, I went to their translator, and got this:

Especially the conversation between Wally and the Wackiman Fredericks sound heard by the board last Tuesday (from one hour and 30 minutes) on the way home. Always nice when one is traveling alone, begins to laugh loudly and then captures the anxious eyes of others ...


For a second opinion, I followed up with Altavista's Babelfish translator:

The straight maintenance between Wally Wackiman and the Fredericks Soundboard of last Tuesday (starting from one hour and 30 minutes) on the way home belongs. Always beautifully, if one alone on the way is, begins, to laugh loud and then anxious views of the fellow men catches itself…

I guess I get the idea.  Still amusing how the translators don't match up, and can't seem to get a hold of the grammar.


   -Zach

The main take away from that for me is laughter makes Germans anxious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on April 08, 2011, 05:29:34 PM
WellKom TO de MIKE SHOW.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 08, 2011, 07:37:58 PM
How come Wally never compliments Tom on his good looks?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on April 08, 2011, 09:04:23 PM
Quote from: Sarah on April 08, 2011, 07:37:58 PM
How come Wally never compliments Tom on his good looks?
You hear that Ladies?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 08, 2011, 11:51:44 PM
Quote from: Sarah on April 08, 2011, 07:37:58 PM
How come Wally never compliments Tom on his good looks?

I think it's because it can remain an unspoken understanding.  Tom and Wally have a history, and Jen was brand new to Wally.  Tom also doesn't need to be told, as I'm sure he knows, not to imply that Jen doesn't.


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 09, 2011, 01:05:09 AM
How come nobody ever compliments Wally on his good looks?




He's a pleasant shade of purple.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on April 09, 2011, 01:10:53 PM
I have a dream in which we judge radio host, comedienne, and puppet on the content of their character.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on April 09, 2011, 02:02:33 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 08, 2011, 11:51:44 PM
I think it's because it can remain an unspoken understanding.  Tom and Wally have a history . . .

Now I am filled with wild surmise.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 10, 2011, 02:07:48 AM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on April 08, 2011, 05:17:26 PM
I personally find pure comedy gold anytime a puppet gets frustrated or his/her feelings are hurt. Meta-hilariousness.

I'm a big fan of that, too. In fact, I keep imagining a web-series starring Wally that would be "Larry Sanders" meets "Sesame Street."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on April 10, 2011, 04:17:14 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on April 10, 2011, 02:07:48 AM
I keep imagining a web-series starring Wally that would be "Larry Sanders" meets "Sesame Street."

Brilliant idea, but isn't that the premise of The Muppet Show?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 10, 2011, 08:05:07 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on April 10, 2011, 04:17:14 PM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on April 10, 2011, 02:07:48 AM
I keep imagining a web-series starring Wally that would be "Larry Sanders" meets "Sesame Street."

Brilliant idea, but isn't that the premise of The Muppet Show?

Maybe it'd be more accurate to describe it as "Larry Sanders" meets "Howdy Doody?" It'd be Wally with a staff of humans who bruise and/or soothe his ego every episode.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paydirt! on April 11, 2011, 08:36:13 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 08, 2011, 09:27:01 AM
Additionally, as a math nerd the idea of a soundboard passing the Turing test is really funny to me.
Yes! It dawned on me around about the time "Fredericks" started repeating himself that the conversation was reminding me of one of those early AI programs, such as the always delightful Dr. Sbaitso (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Sbaitso).

"THAT SHOULD SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM, LET'S MOVE ON TO DISCUSS ABOUT NEW PORT RICHEY"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on April 11, 2011, 09:46:18 AM
Quote from: Paydirt! on April 11, 2011, 08:36:13 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 08, 2011, 09:27:01 AM
Additionally, as a math nerd the idea of a soundboard passing the Turing test is really funny to me.
Yes! It dawned on me around about the time "Fredericks" started repeating himself that the conversation was reminding me of one of those early AI programs, such as the always delightful Dr. Sbaitso (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Sbaitso).

"THAT SHOULD SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM, LET'S MOVE ON TO DISCUSS ABOUT NEW PORT RICHEY"
From the latest To The Best of Our Knowledge podcast:

It's called the Turing Test, an annual event in which the most advanced computer programs try to fool a panel of judges into mistaking them for real people. And real people compete to try to win the coveted "Most Human Human Award." In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge, we'll meet Brian Christian, a Turing test participant. Also, Sherry Turkle on why we expect more from technology and less from each other.

http://www.wpr.org/book/110410a.cfm (http://www.wpr.org/book/110410a.cfm)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on April 12, 2011, 05:29:13 AM
Quote from: Paydirt! on April 11, 2011, 08:36:13 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 08, 2011, 09:27:01 AM
Additionally, as a math nerd the idea of a soundboard passing the Turing test is really funny to me.
Yes! It dawned on me around about the time "Fredericks" started repeating himself that the conversation was reminding me of one of those early AI programs, such as the always delightful Dr. Sbaitso (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Sbaitso).

"THAT SHOULD SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM, LET'S MOVE ON TO DISCUSS ABOUT NEW PORT RICHEY"

Words cannot describe how much I miss Dr. Sbaitso's sage advice.  And no, I won't click on that link.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on April 12, 2011, 07:11:24 AM
"What if the airplane was made out of Jake and Donkey-Face?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on April 12, 2011, 07:12:58 AM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on April 10, 2011, 02:07:48 AM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on April 08, 2011, 05:17:26 PM
I personally find pure comedy gold anytime a puppet gets frustrated or his/her feelings are hurt. Meta-hilariousness.

I'm a big fan of that, too. In fact, I keep imagining a web-series starring Wally that would be "Larry Sanders" meets "Sesame Street."

By the way, your Fred Flintstone/Charlton Heston thing was hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on April 13, 2011, 06:33:24 AM
Best:

-"now i know how Kid Rock felt"
-"jump in a lake!"
-"that was the jerkiest things i've ever said"
-"Animal Collective? sounds like somebody left a Beach Boys album out in the sun." (PERFECT and hilarious description)
- any talk of Record Store Day is a good thing
- Taking the Grateful Dead to task? Awesome.
- that Mr. Belvedere "wesley" impression was amazing.

Yet another great one.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JimmyNoodles on April 13, 2011, 09:47:56 AM
"excitement juice" followed by a chuckle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on April 13, 2011, 12:24:34 PM
I don't think that dude had the new Black Lips.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on April 13, 2011, 01:22:52 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on April 13, 2011, 12:24:34 PM
I don't think that dude had the new Black Lips.

I think he was talking about this:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8a/Blacklips2003.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on April 13, 2011, 01:24:02 PM
Two things that always make me laugh somehow made me laugh even harder last night: John Pinette (I provide this without context, in case anyone hasn't heard the show yet) and this week's Garrison Keillor talk, most especially Tom as Garrison Keillor: Crooner and Keillor's weirdly in-depth discussion of the difference in his peeping style vs. that of his good friend and second story man James Ellroy. I still someday hope for a Scharpling-voiced meeting between Keillor and George Lopez or Keillor and Hulk Hogan.

I was also glad to hear these protégé creeps take some heat. The nerve of these people.

"Whould'a thunk?!"

Worst part: I don't know, probably Chris L.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on April 13, 2011, 01:41:48 PM
The Worst was that guy from Ottawa. What a creep.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on April 13, 2011, 02:11:17 PM
Last night's show was probably the greatest solo-show ever. Rat's off to ya Tom.
It was a mixed bag of callers but Tom really made it work. So here is the list:
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on April 13, 2011, 02:14:48 PM
Tom's impression of people shovelling ice-cream into their face.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on April 13, 2011, 02:21:26 PM
I described Person Pitch to a friend as sounding like 'The Beach Boys underwater' - and I like Panda Bear/AC.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 13, 2011, 03:02:26 PM
Lou Winkelvoss
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 13, 2011, 03:06:29 PM
Beach Boys underwater, or left out in the sun--both of those sound like something I'd want to hear.  But I pretty much can't stand those guys.  They need to be told that if they want credit for doing Beach Boys-style harmonies, somebody really has to start coming up with some harmony parts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on April 13, 2011, 04:19:28 PM
Unsupervised Habitat for Humanity.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on April 13, 2011, 05:31:24 PM
I'll second the hilarity of the Grateful Dead unfair band review. Particularly hilarious was Tom's wish to put his head on a train track after listening to the original mix of Aoxomoxoa.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on April 13, 2011, 05:35:47 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 13, 2011, 03:06:29 PM
Beach Boys underwater, or left out in the sun--both of those sound like something I'd want to hear.  But I pretty much can't stand those guys.  They need to be told that if they want credit for doing Beach Boys-style harmonies, somebody really has to start coming up with some harmony parts.
Merriweather Post Pavilion had a little of that and that EP that was released a couple of months later that I thought was better than Merriweather had some nice harmonies in it. I think Panda Bear is the guy in the band who mainly brings out the Beach Boys comparisons than that other guy who yells and screams on most of the songs and that is the majority of AC's catalogue. Person Pitch is a good album though.

I mean...uhhhhhh yeah those guys smell!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on April 13, 2011, 05:48:12 PM
I dig their stuff for the most part.  But now that I think of it, I haven't heard Merriweather or anything after.


Anyway, the second-rate Americana music is certainly the worst part of PHC.  Keillor sounds like a preacher who doesn't realize his mic stayed on during a song.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 13, 2011, 08:15:10 PM
I like some of the Grateful Dead's stuff, but Tom was spot-on about them being the worst cover band ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on April 13, 2011, 10:02:31 PM
GD's cover of 'Good Lovin' isn't bad.....because it's awful!

I was praying to the spirit of Phil Lesh that a call from Bryce was brewing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dragonchiptune on April 14, 2011, 03:25:06 AM
The Wally Wackiman vs. FoNPR was so unexpected and perfectly improvised to me that I linked the archive to a friend in order for them to hear said exchange.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on April 14, 2011, 05:07:29 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on April 13, 2011, 08:15:10 PM
I like some of the Grateful Dead's stuff, but Tom was spot-on about them being the worst cover band ever.

They do a wonderful version of "Not Fade Away."



























What does "wonderful" mean again?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on April 14, 2011, 09:52:01 AM
The Fa5t and the Furiou5 talk was golden - Tom's rendition of the music was the best thing since Tom's rendition of the fight music in Blade movies. And it takes an insanely talented mimic to be able to come up with a passable Rock impression off the cuff like that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on April 14, 2011, 10:19:45 AM
The Rock impression was top notch. And the impression of the dude in front of Tom in line at Fast and the Furious was EVEN BETTER.

Also, calling Adam Corollo the Dr. Mengele of podcasting was pretty great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 14, 2011, 04:56:39 PM
Quote from: dragonchiptune on April 14, 2011, 03:25:06 AM
The Wally Wackiman vs. FoNPR was so unexpected and perfectly improvised to me that I linked the archive to a friend in order for them to hear said exchange.

Do you care to share what they thought of it?


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 14, 2011, 06:03:48 PM
I'm sure Spike will call in next week to whine about this, ban or no ban (http://www.deadline.com/2011/04/abc-cancels-both-all-by-children-one-life-to-live-replaces-them-with-healthlifestyle-series/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/04/abc-cancels-both-all-by-children-one-life-to-live-replaces-them-with-healthlifestyle-series/)):
Quote
UPDATED: Goodbye Erica Kane. It is a sad day for soap fans, who are losing two more long-running daytime dramas. After relentless speculation over the past couple of months that ABC will cancel at least one of its three daytime soaps, the network today announced it will pull the plug on both All My Children and One Life To Live. All My Children will end its 41-year run in September, One Life to Live will bow out in January after 43 years. They will be replaced by two new unscripted shows, The Chew and The Revolution, respectively. The move leaves General Hospital as the only soap in ABC's daytime lineup.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on April 14, 2011, 06:30:52 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 14, 2011, 04:56:39 PM
Quote from: dragonchiptune on April 14, 2011, 03:25:06 AM
The Wally Wackiman vs. FoNPR was so unexpected and perfectly improvised to me that I linked the archive to a friend in order for them to hear said exchange.

Do you care to share what they thought of it?


   -Zach

Everyone says the puppet was top notch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on April 14, 2011, 07:50:31 PM
I just wanted to step in and gloat now that the Supersuckers have a better batting average than the dirty Grateful Dead in the Live Music Archive. The fans have spoken!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 14, 2011, 09:33:28 PM
"People are not getting killed for being caught cheating at cards, says Mike."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on April 14, 2011, 10:14:42 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 14, 2011, 09:33:28 PM
"People are not getting killed for being caught cheating at cards, says Mike."
That made me laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on April 14, 2011, 10:58:00 PM
Quote from: fonpr on April 14, 2011, 10:14:42 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 14, 2011, 09:33:28 PM
"People are not getting killed for being caught cheating at cards, says Mike."
That made me laugh.

If you have 20 minutes and would care to consider this week's topic seriously, the argument for "things getting better" is pretty solid.

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/steven_pinker_on_the_myth_of_violence.html (http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/steven_pinker_on_the_myth_of_violence.html)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on April 14, 2011, 11:21:17 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on April 14, 2011, 10:58:00 PM
Quote from: fonpr on April 14, 2011, 10:14:42 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 14, 2011, 09:33:28 PM
"People are not getting killed for being caught cheating at cards, says Mike."
That made me laugh.

If you have 20 minutes and would care to consider this week's topic seriously, the argument for "things getting better" is pretty solid.

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/steven_pinker_on_the_myth_of_violence.html (http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/steven_pinker_on_the_myth_of_violence.html)
Sure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 14, 2011, 11:59:41 PM
Quote from: fonpr on April 14, 2011, 10:14:42 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 14, 2011, 09:33:28 PM
"People are not getting killed for being caught cheating at cards, says Mike."
That made me laugh.

But Fredericks, was it "Bwahh hah hah hah hah haaaaa"

or "Boohoohoohoohoohoo"?

These details matter.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on April 15, 2011, 03:52:36 AM
Quote from: Kormod on April 14, 2011, 06:03:48 PM
I'm sure Spike will call in next week to whine about this, ban or no ban

Okay so I listened to the show on archive (as usual, damned time difference) but on the WFMU iphone app for the first time and not on iTunes as I usually do. There's not really a rewind function easily on the wfmu app, so I couldn't go back. My point is - I didn't hear Spike curse. Was it removed from the archive? I wasn't sure if Tom was joking (although it did not sound like it.) What did Spike say? And does cursing always result in a ban? I seem to recall Jen Kirkman talking about cursing in early calls but never being banned? I would miss Spikes calls if he was banned.#

Anyway, great show this week. Special kudos to Tom for doing the whole thing with no studio guests, no call in guests and no Wurster call and it still being a top shelf show. I salute you, sir.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on April 15, 2011, 08:03:31 AM
Quote from: CSW on April 15, 2011, 03:52:36 AM
Quote from: Kormod on April 14, 2011, 06:03:48 PM
I'm sure Spike will call in next week to whine about this, ban or no ban

Okay so I listened to the show on archive (as usual, damned time difference) but on the WFMU iphone app for the first time and not on iTunes as I usually do. There's not really a rewind function easily on the wfmu app, so I couldn't go back. My point is - I didn't hear Spike curse. Was it removed from the archive? I wasn't sure if Tom was joking (although it did not sound like it.) What did Spike say? And does cursing always result in a ban? I seem to recall Jen Kirkman talking about cursing in early calls but never being banned? I would miss Spikes calls if he was banned.#

Anyway, great show this week. Special kudos to Tom for doing the whole thing with no studio guests, no call in guests and no Wurster call and it still being a top shelf show. I salute you, sir.

there's a seven second delay on the radio. Tom can drop the call before its broadcast if someone curses that's why you don't hear it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on April 15, 2011, 08:30:08 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 14, 2011, 11:59:41 PM
Quote from: fonpr on April 14, 2011, 10:14:42 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 14, 2011, 09:33:28 PM
"People are not getting killed for being caught cheating at cards, says Mike."
That made me laugh.

But Fredericks, was it "Bwahh hah hah hah hah haaaaa"

or "Boohoohoohoohoohoo"?

These details matter.

More of a "Hah".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 15, 2011, 08:59:40 AM
Another high point: Mike bragging about hanging out with the Winklevoss Twins.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on April 15, 2011, 11:34:06 AM
I got the feeling that the editor or journalist who said Tom's show was "too local" might not have realized that Newbridge was a fictional place.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 15, 2011, 03:49:35 PM
Quote from: Boogdish on April 15, 2011, 11:34:06 AM
I got the feeling that the editor or journalist who said Tom's show was "too local" might not have realized that Newbridge was a fictional place.

Wait, WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!?!?!??!?!?!??!?!?


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 15, 2011, 03:52:14 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on April 14, 2011, 06:30:52 PM
Everyone says the puppet was top notch.

Thanks, Be The Boy!  I was just wondering specifically about Dragon's friend, especially as it came off, at least to me, like they may have not been a regular listener.


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on April 15, 2011, 04:16:40 PM
I played it for some friends, and they pretty much fell asleep immediately, which I thought was pretty rude.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 15, 2011, 09:49:19 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on April 15, 2011, 04:16:40 PM
I played it for some friends, and they pretty much fell asleep immediately, which I thought was pretty rude.

Are you talking specifically about the Wally and Fredericks interaction or just The Best Show?


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 15, 2011, 10:51:05 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 15, 2011, 09:49:19 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on April 15, 2011, 04:16:40 PM
I played it for some friends, and they pretty much fell asleep immediately, which I thought was pretty rude.

Are you talking specifically about the Wally and Fredericks interaction or just The Best Show?


   -Zach

The Wally and Fredericks interaction.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on April 16, 2011, 12:00:19 AM
Quote from: CSW on April 15, 2011, 03:52:36 AM
Quote from: Kormod on April 14, 2011, 06:03:48 PM
I'm sure Spike will call in next week to whine about this, ban or no ban

Okay so I listened to the show on archive (as usual, damned time difference) but on the WFMU iphone app for the first time and not on iTunes as I usually do. There's not really a rewind function easily on the wfmu app, so I couldn't go back. My point is - I didn't hear Spike curse. Was it removed from the archive? I wasn't sure if Tom was joking (although it did not sound like it.) What did Spike say? And does cursing always result in a ban? I seem to recall Jen Kirkman talking about cursing in early calls but never being banned? I would miss Spikes calls if he was banned.#


I was wondering the same thing. For the last month or so Spike has really been growing on me (or at least  the way Tom has dealt with has grown on me) so I'd hate for him to be banned. Callers cursing  appears to be one thing Tom takes fairly seriously, but hopefully Spike will apologize profusely enough to get unbanned. I don't have an issue if he is banned just because I don't want the $75 I donated ging to FCC fines.

However I will say that "Michelle Bachman Turner Overdrive" made me laugh even though it makes no sense.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on April 16, 2011, 12:11:36 AM
If Tom dumped him you'd never hear it. It's like time travel.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on April 16, 2011, 01:04:18 AM
I was intrigued by fellow Asheville native Staceys call, she sounded cute. What!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 16, 2011, 08:37:24 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on April 16, 2011, 12:00:19 AM

I was wondering the same thing. For the last month or so Spike has really been growing on me (or at least  the way Tom has dealt with has grown on me) so I'd hate for him to be banned.

Spike has been banned a ton of times over the years and it's never stopped him from calling in the next week.

And Yesno is right-the delay is like time travel, you don't hear it on the air b/c of the delay; Tom just snips that part out & there's still more delay left, so it becomes seamless to us. That's a terrible explanation but you get the idea. I think it's more than 7 seconds actually, maybe 20. If you've ever called in & you're on hold, that's real time w/no delays - I just remembered being in the queue once when someone swore. And it's always big science fiction-y futuristic fun when your call is done to turn the radio back on & hear the end of your own call!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 16, 2011, 09:45:43 AM
On Seven Second Delay the show, Ken has pointed out more than once that the station's delay is not seven seconds. That phrase was lifted by Andy from the lyrics of Donald Fagen's song "The Nightfly":

I'm Lester the Nightfly
Hello Baton Rouge
Won't you turn your radio down
Respect the seven second delay we use


This post has been brought to you by Pedantica, Inc.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 16, 2011, 09:55:42 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on April 16, 2011, 12:00:19 AM
hopefully Spike will apologize profusely

I can't see this happening, but I hope it does.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 16, 2011, 10:20:15 AM
Quote from: Kormod on April 16, 2011, 09:55:42 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on April 16, 2011, 12:00:19 AM
hopefully Spike will apologize profusely

I can't see this happening, but I hope it does.

"I'm sorry, Pet."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 16, 2011, 06:49:01 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on April 16, 2011, 12:00:19 AM
However I will say that "Michelle Bachman Turner Overdrive" made me laugh even though it makes no sense.

I wanted to mention that in this thread but I forgot to ... I found that one to be an unusually high-quality Spikeism
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on April 16, 2011, 08:02:26 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 16, 2011, 08:37:24 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on April 16, 2011, 12:00:19 AM

I was wondering the same thing. For the last month or so Spike has really been growing on me (or at least  the way Tom has dealt with has grown on me) so I'd hate for him to be banned.

Spike has been banned a ton of times over the years and it's never stopped him from calling in the next week.


Yeah, but  he's usually banned on a whim. I think maybe a banning for a fairly legitimate reason might stick for a little while at least.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on April 17, 2011, 05:24:15 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 16, 2011, 08:37:24 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on April 16, 2011, 12:00:19 AM

I was wondering the same thing. For the last month or so Spike has really been growing on me (or at least  the way Tom has dealt with has grown on me) so I'd hate for him to be banned.

Spike has been banned a ton of times over the years and it's never stopped him from calling in the next week.

And Yesno is right-the delay is like time travel, you don't hear it on the air b/c of the delay; Tom just snips that part out & there's still more delay left, so it becomes seamless to us. That's a terrible explanation but you get the idea. I think it's more than 7 seconds actually, maybe 20. If you've ever called in & you're on hold, that's real time w/no delays - I just remembered being in the queue once when someone swore. And it's always big science fiction-y futuristic fun when your call is done to turn the radio back on & hear the end of your own call!

Great explanation, thanks! I had wondered how being on hold worked too and now I know. Thanks Auntie Christina
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on April 18, 2011, 02:38:51 PM
What an amazing Tommy Chong impression.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on April 18, 2011, 02:50:09 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on April 16, 2011, 10:20:15 AM
Quote from: Kormod on April 16, 2011, 09:55:42 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on April 16, 2011, 12:00:19 AM
hopefully Spike will apologize profusely

I can't see this happening, but I hope it does.

"I'm sorry, Pet."

"No no no, Babe. I was the one who was wrong!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 18, 2011, 04:13:13 PM
"Mea culpa, cha cha!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 18, 2011, 05:35:58 PM
Quote from: Riley on April 18, 2011, 02:38:51 PM
What an amazing Tommy Chong impression.

Yep. His Corolla was pretty good as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 20, 2011, 12:29:31 AM
You're a hack, Berkowitz.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on April 20, 2011, 12:45:30 AM
Scharpling On...Impudence! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQqKbLg0-H0#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on April 20, 2011, 07:07:51 AM
I am SO ALL ABOUT Jason from Huntsville being caller of the year already. His calls are always great.

also, Tom losing it during the almost uttered "emerald nightmare" ending of the S&W call was one of the greatest things ever

and Tom shoudl know, we're ALL buying what he's selling
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Johnny Sprockets on April 20, 2011, 07:32:34 AM
i missed last nights show; so today i am going to listen to it at work.  My co-workers hate the best show. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on April 20, 2011, 08:08:57 AM
Larry shortening his name to Lar because it's "casual Tuesday, dere."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 20, 2011, 10:19:57 AM
Lots of falsetto action from Tom during the first hour, always a joy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on April 20, 2011, 10:31:09 AM
"It took his chest off."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on April 20, 2011, 10:47:50 AM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 23, 2011, 04:37:19 PM
Relevant to Tom's pinball/video-game stories (as well as that creepy Magic kid):

BISHOP OF BATTLE - part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boo8sm36gDk#)

"The Bishop of Battle" starring Emilio Estevez Sr.'s son from the 1983 movie Nightmares.

For those of you who were wondering what the handsome caller from Newbridge was talking about when he mentioned "The Bishop of Battle"/NIGHTMARES starring Emilio Estevez, incidentally I had posted this video almost a month ago. It's the first part and subsequent parts are also on You Tube.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: VealCutlet on April 20, 2011, 03:15:51 PM
Tom's obvious love for Donnie Most's cover of this tune.

RubettesMania70:"Rock is Dead" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI59om9vfjk#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on April 20, 2011, 04:03:35 PM
JAMES FROM SOUTHEAST PA: Quick question, how is my cell phone connection...am I coming in clear?

TOM: It's decent.

JAMES: Is it good enough to go on?

TOM: Mike? A ruling? [LISTENS FOR MIKE] Mike wants you to say, uh, "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy, uh, the lazy dog."

JAMES: Chris Brown jumped over the lazy dog?

TOM: Mike? Mike says you can go forward. He says the audio is of a passable quality.

----------

I also really loved the confusion over how James pronounced "protégé."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 20, 2011, 05:06:30 PM
"When I tell you there's a monkey, in a pink diaper, hanging out the side of a brown van ... take it to the bank!"

-- This is the greatest quote from a Southern Gentleman since "I don't give a RIP!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on April 20, 2011, 05:34:16 PM
Myron Felkerton might be the pen name of Arvydas Sabonis. Now that Sabonis is an NBA Hall of Famer, I'm sure one handsome glance would get him some gourmet hot dogs at Starbucks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on April 20, 2011, 05:35:53 PM
Tonight Show bass slide into Vin's Theme   8)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on April 20, 2011, 06:05:29 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on April 20, 2011, 05:06:30 PM
"When I tell you there's a monkey, in a pink diaper, hanging out the side of a brown van ... take it to the bank!"

-- This is the greatest quote from a Southern Gentleman since "I don't give a RIP!"

I'd pay for a T shirt with this on it. Who do I send my $$ to?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Johnny Sprockets on April 20, 2011, 09:05:14 PM
Does any body know where i can see the picture of the monkey.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on April 20, 2011, 09:28:04 PM
Hider sounds like Bad Ronald

btw which old show has the Home Depot kid caller?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 20, 2011, 09:43:58 PM
DJ Terre T posted it on Twitter:
(http://i.imgur.com/jMiwY.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 20, 2011, 09:44:48 PM
Oops. It was a lot smaller on Twitter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 20, 2011, 10:32:44 PM
Can anyone put me in touch with Myron Felkerton? I'd like to find out how to access the "beyond" sector of Bed Bath & Beyond.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on April 20, 2011, 11:30:28 PM
How perfect the Alabamy plate has 'ZOO' in it. I nominate 'Monkey (with ID) in pink diaper from Alabama' for Love Hill.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on April 21, 2011, 02:43:58 AM
Best quote paraphrased: "I feel kinda bad for saying this, but I'm actually more shocked at the small movie rental store on the right in the background being an operating entity than I am shocked seeing a monkey in a pink diaper off a van."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Johnny Sprockets on April 21, 2011, 07:14:24 AM
Quote from: mackro on April 21, 2011, 02:43:58 AM
Best quote paraphrased: "I feel kinda bad for saying this, but I'm actually more shocked at the small movie rental store on the right in the background being an operating entity than I am shocked seeing a monkey in a pink diaper off a van."

I must see this picture!!!!  I am going bananas trying to find it.....
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on April 21, 2011, 07:49:24 AM
"Cage Fighting"?

c'mon guys
MMA
it's not hard
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on April 21, 2011, 07:50:32 AM
Quote from: gyaneshwar on April 20, 2011, 04:03:35 PM
JAMES FROM SOUTHEAST PA: Quick question, how is my cell phone connection...am I coming in clear?

TOM: It's decent.

JAMES: Is it good enough to go on?

TOM: Mike? A ruling? [LISTENS FOR MIKE] Mike wants you to say, uh, "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy, uh, the lazy dog."

JAMES: Chris Brown jumped over the lazy dog?

TOM: Mike? Mike says you can go forward. He says the audio is of a passable quality.

----------

I also really loved the confusion over how James pronounced "protégé."

I thought thats what I heard
pretty sweet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 21, 2011, 09:23:21 AM
Quote from: Johnny Sprockets on April 21, 2011, 07:14:24 AM
Quote from: mackro on April 21, 2011, 02:43:58 AM
Best quote paraphrased: "I feel kinda bad for saying this, but I'm actually more shocked at the small movie rental store on the right in the background being an operating entity than I am shocked seeing a monkey in a pink diaper off a van."

I must see this picture!!!!  I am going bananas trying to find it.....

Go back a page, I posted it...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 21, 2011, 12:31:26 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on April 21, 2011, 07:49:24 AM
"Cage Fighting"?

c'mon guys
MMA
it's not hard

Yeah, guys. Show some respect.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nowah on April 21, 2011, 01:17:46 PM
"Byopic."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on April 21, 2011, 04:06:21 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on April 20, 2011, 10:32:44 PM
Can anyone put me in touch with Myron Felkerton? I'd like to find out how to access the "beyond" sector of Bed Bath & Beyond.

Mr. Rob Lowe obviously hasn't met Myron Felkerton.....yet

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/21/books/rob-lowes-stories-i-only-tell-my-friends-review.html?_r=1&src=recg&gwh=367F3507F6CD216703DA3054B37DF206 (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/21/books/rob-lowes-stories-i-only-tell-my-friends-review.html?_r=1&src=recg&gwh=367F3507F6CD216703DA3054B37DF206)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Johnny Sprockets on April 21, 2011, 09:03:23 PM
I don't know what is more funny, the monkey hanging out the window or J and Silent Bob hanging out in front of a video store.   


Its monkey time!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on April 21, 2011, 09:23:08 PM
I think that my favorite moment of the last show was hearing Tom crack-up after the surprise ending to Jon Wurster's call. Whenever that happens it's a brief glimpse into the great friendship those two must have.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on April 22, 2011, 09:09:19 AM
I love that, at first it seems like revealing Mr. Felkerton as a perfect human specimen explains all the "secrets" he's discovered.  But then you think about it, and how does being beautiful explain being trapped inside the movie "Trading Places" ?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 22, 2011, 10:25:27 AM
Quote from: Johnny Sprockets on April 21, 2011, 09:03:23 PM

Its monkey time!!!!!!

Of course it is!

Jason's wife (@beepboop) posted a few more pics of The Monkey on the twitter:

http://tinyurl.com/3qdexnr (http://tinyurl.com/3qdexnr)

http://tinyurl.com/42w3abc (http://tinyurl.com/42w3abc)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 22, 2011, 12:25:10 PM
Apologize for "SHETALLICA"? YES. Should I beg and grovel for forgiveness? I THINK NOT, PETS. Time for me to infiltrate the Tea Party Collective. CIAO, PETS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on April 22, 2011, 12:48:20 PM
Spike -

Maybe it's time that you ACTUALLY APOLOGIZE FOR IT THEN instead of haughtily brushing by the concept of apologizing. You cursed on the air! Apologize! Who asked you to beg and grovel?!

APOLOGIZE.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris in Somerville, Mass. on April 22, 2011, 06:39:22 PM
My favorite moment of the year so far (from 4/12 show) was Tom putting forth the idea that our society really is moving forward, citing as evidence the fact that know-nothing slobs are enjoying sushi in 2011. 
"These are people who, twenty years ago, would think you were gay if you ate at Wendy's!" - T.S.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on April 22, 2011, 10:06:47 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 22, 2011, 10:25:27 AM
Quote from: Johnny Sprockets on April 21, 2011, 09:03:23 PM

Its monkey time!!!!!!

Of course it is!

Jason's wife (@beepboop) posted a few more pics of The Monkey on the twitter:

http://tinyurl.com/3qdexnr (http://tinyurl.com/3qdexnr)

http://tinyurl.com/42w3abc (http://tinyurl.com/42w3abc)


I'm genuinely not trying to make fun of anything here, but exactly what kinds of tasks could a monkey be trained to do that a mentally retarded person would be incapable of doing themselves?

A small bit from the show I liked- when a caller asked if Angus (who I hope calls back. I like having a kid call in) was a male or female Tom kind of angrily replied "It's a boy of course. Heave ho." I'm in my thirties and I still get called "M'am" on the phone so I liked Tom sticking up for the high voiced.

Also, it's a little embarrasing that a photo of me was the inspiration for this week's Tom & Jon call. Jon Hamm face on the Old Spice guy's body? Who else could it be?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 22, 2011, 10:45:29 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on April 21, 2011, 07:49:24 AM
"Cage Fighting"?

c'mon guys
MMA
it's not hard

Metropolitan Museum of Art?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 24, 2011, 01:27:25 PM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on April 20, 2011, 11:30:28 PM
How perfect the Alabamy plate has 'ZOO' in it.

I know, right? That's not a personalized tag, either.

This monkey is important. This monkey means something!


Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on April 22, 2011, 10:06:47 PM

I'm genuinely not trying to make fun of anything here, but exactly what kinds of tasks could a monkey be trained to do that a mentally retarded person would be incapable of doing themselves?

I had the same thought myself, actually. If I run into man & monkey again, I'll try to find a sensitive way to ask what kind of tasks she performs.


Quote from: Trembling Eagle on April 21, 2011, 07:50:32 AM
Quote from: gyaneshwar on April 20, 2011, 04:03:35 PM

TOM: Mike? A ruling? [LISTENS FOR MIKE] Mike wants you to say, uh, "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy, uh, the lazy dog."

JAMES: Chris Brown jumped over the lazy dog?


I thought thats what I heard
pretty sweet.

I thought he said "lazy DOLL."

This was one of my favorite moments as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 24, 2011, 01:38:31 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on April 22, 2011, 10:06:47 PM

I'm genuinely not trying to make fun of anything here, but exactly what kinds of tasks could a monkey be trained to do that a mentally retarded person would be incapable of doing themselves?


Fetch coconuts from trees?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on April 25, 2011, 10:46:06 AM
It's a beautiful thing to see my deep South brethren delivering so thoroughly.  Take that, Northeastern hipster snobs, with your tall bikes and your ironic haircuts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 25, 2011, 11:38:18 AM
Fling poo, from a height and with deadly aim, at people who make fun of the disabled?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on April 25, 2011, 01:58:51 PM
I was really hoping for a chimp, but it's still pretty awesome.

Just catching up, but Tom's rendition of the Fast & Furious music is the best thing I've heard in a while. I couldn't stop torturing my wife with my own version all weekend.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jendawnb on April 25, 2011, 03:41:59 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on April 25, 2011, 01:58:51 PM
Tom's rendition of the Fast & Furious music is the best thing I've heard in a while. I couldn't stop torturing my wife with my own version all weekend.

So glad I'm not the only one who annoyed my loved ones by "singing" that ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 25, 2011, 05:58:23 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on April 25, 2011, 01:58:51 PM
I was really hoping for a chimp, but it's still pretty awesome.

Just catching up, but Tom's rendition of the Fast & Furious music is the best thing I've heard in a while. I couldn't stop torturing my wife with my own version all weekend.


Hugman, chimps are part of the great ape family, you monkeydummy.


"When I tell you there's a monkey in a pink diaper... You take it to the bank." ~ Jason.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on April 25, 2011, 06:55:29 PM
I like Candace's (?) singing calls. Are those all exclusively ELO songs? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 25, 2011, 06:58:55 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on April 20, 2011, 06:05:29 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on April 20, 2011, 05:06:30 PM
"When I tell you there's a monkey, in a pink diaper, hanging out the side of a brown van ... take it to the bank!"

-- This is the greatest quote from a Southern Gentleman since "I don't give a RIP!"

I'd pay for a T shirt with this on it. Who do I send my $$ to?

I hereby grant, in perpetuity, a free license to any FoT to manufacture or commission the manufacture of a T shirt with "When I tell you there's a monkey, in a pink diaper, hanging out the side of a brown van ... take it to the bank!" emblazoned thereupon, limited to (1) for personal use.

In the inevitable event that said shirt becomes unwearable or unsightly, said FoT may create or commission a replacement, provided the original is no longer used as a garment.

Void where prohibited.

Set by my fingers via this keyboard on your screen this 25th day of April, 2011, all legal-like.

ENJOY!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 25, 2011, 07:19:05 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on April 25, 2011, 05:58:23 PM
Hugman, chimps are part of the great ape family, you monkeydummy.

Ya know, the little blurb calls it the smartest ape, but yeah, it's a monkey, and not an ape, at all.  Monkeys have tails and apes don't.  I think that's thae main separation between the two.


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 25, 2011, 07:53:59 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 25, 2011, 07:19:05 PM

Ya know, the little blurb calls it the smartest ape, but yeah, it's a monkey, and not an ape, at all.  Monkeys have tails and apes don't.  I think that's thae main separation between the two.

Right. I didn't write that blurb. The whole monkey/ape thing is a pet peeve of mine.

I can take my peeve into the courthouse. I have a card.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on April 25, 2011, 10:38:23 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 25, 2011, 07:19:05 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on April 25, 2011, 05:58:23 PM
Hugman, chimps are part of the great ape family, you monkeydummy.

Ya know, the little blurb calls it the smartest ape, but yeah, it's a monkey, and not an ape, at all.  Monkeys have tails and apes don't.  I think that's thae main separation between the two.


   -Zach

Thank you, Zach. You and your sexist puppet are ok in my book. (Just kidding. But about which part???)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on April 26, 2011, 07:25:52 PM
No no no no no!  Not sexist, pet/lovey/cha-cha!


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 26, 2011, 07:55:01 PM
Wally Wackiman might be a bigot, but he's no sexist. He clearly loves women.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 26, 2011, 08:00:10 PM
Quote from: Kormod on April 26, 2011, 07:55:01 PM
Wally Wackiman might be a bigot, but he's no sexist. He clearly loves women.

Especially ones that are both funny and attractive.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MarcInLiverpool on April 26, 2011, 09:51:03 PM
Young Girl.

http://youtu.be/QH2KwQ4eM2A (http://youtu.be/QH2KwQ4eM2A)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 27, 2011, 12:42:05 AM
Best Moments:

Michael K's Southern doppelganger.

The rasslin' talk. The wrestler from Florida needs to fly up to Jersey and work some angles with Tom, AP Mike, and Joe Puppy. It'd also be awesome if the wrestler "worked the mic" next time he called in.

Worst Moment:

Spike's absence. I miss the aimless John Wesley Shipp-heavy conversations of yore. Also, James from PA seems to be eying Spike's spot and I just don't like it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 27, 2011, 01:27:12 AM
I was glad to hear that Dave From Knoxville is ready to sign on for the New Southern Gentlemen.

Fredericks?

Also, enjoyed Dumm Oaf: great "Yes, Master."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on April 27, 2011, 06:41:52 AM
Rob Schrab interview?
Ted Leo and Emma from Toronto in studio?
Talk about how Big Buck Hunter sucks?
this was an epic one!

also, that S&W call is one of the greatest thing to happen to music / comedy nerds ever. (well, since just about every other S&W call)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Johnny Sprockets on April 27, 2011, 06:57:53 AM
COCO!!! so good.  Love ya!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 27, 2011, 08:29:31 AM
I hope Wurster characters talking about Yes gets as much traction as mice with capes. Pat Moraz once offered me a chicken leg at the Nashville stop of the Relayer tour. I have no problem believing he was challenging Steve Howe to a chain fight soon afterwards.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on April 27, 2011, 08:35:55 AM
Now that Julie has cleaned up her act, is Coco stepping into that role?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on April 27, 2011, 09:18:32 AM
The last hour of the show was spectacular.

I loved the call from Herb, especially the stuff about the American Hardcore book. The MDC reveal was amazing, too. As was the Lady Foot Locker Blimp.

The wrestling stuff was obviously right up my alley. Dumm Oaf was just brilliant. "Yes master!" That seriously NEEDS to happen one day.

Also, a shirt that reads, "Every Tuesday is Game 7" needs to be made yesterday.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 27, 2011, 09:51:50 AM
Also, I just noticed that this thread has reached page 420 & I'm hoping that no one uses this as a reason to send Tom more wacky teebacky.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 27, 2011, 09:54:51 AM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on April 27, 2011, 09:51:50 AM
Also, I just noticed that this thread has reached page 420 & I'm hoping that no one uses this as a reason to send Tom more wacky teebacky.

You put your WEEED in there. And by there, I mean Tom's mailbox.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 27, 2011, 10:25:12 AM
Quote from: YearRoundSteve on April 27, 2011, 06:41:52 AM
Rob Schrab interview?
Ted Leo and Emma from Toronto in studio?
Talk about how Big Buck Hunter sucks?
this was an epic one!

also, that S&W call is one of the greatest thing to happen to music / comedy nerds ever. (well, since just about every other S&W call)

I have to confess to not knowing who Rob Schrab was at the start of that interview, but I really enjoyed it and I am going to seek out 'Scud' now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheeChrisDee on April 27, 2011, 03:27:45 PM
Tom referencing the twitter conversation we had about MA and calling me a goon.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChicagoMarquee on April 27, 2011, 04:16:14 PM
Greg I was hoping to I'd get on right after you since you brought all the CM Punk (a personal favorite of mine) info to the table and even Ted Leo was taking part - seems like he was/is a wrestling fan from back in the day, at least!

I'm hoping to wrestle in the Philly area at some point - hopefully for Ring of Honor.  Maybe The Greggulator could say a few words for Matt 'Dumm Oaf' Marquee down the line??
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on April 27, 2011, 05:10:26 PM
No. TOM needs to do it. Tom as a wrestling manager slapping you around will be the greatest thing ever.

If Tom declines, then maybe. But Tom Scharpling managing you would be gold.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on April 27, 2011, 05:25:08 PM
Tom's talk of the boat weirdos at the DMV was hilarious. Great show overall, a three-hour oasis indeed!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on April 27, 2011, 05:26:09 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 27, 2011, 10:25:12 AM
Quote from: YearRoundSteve on April 27, 2011, 06:41:52 AM
Rob Schrab interview?
Ted Leo and Emma from Toronto in studio?
Talk about how Big Buck Hunter sucks?
this was an epic one!

also, that S&W call is one of the greatest thing to happen to music / comedy nerds ever. (well, since just about every other S&W call)


I have to confess to not knowing who Rob Schrab was at the start of that interview, but I really enjoyed it and I am going to seek out 'Scud' now.

you totally should! it's a great read.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on April 27, 2011, 06:14:40 PM
Quote from: Johnny Sprockets on April 27, 2011, 06:57:53 AM
COCO!!! so good.  Love ya!!!

"please punch me in the face and <click>"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 27, 2011, 06:21:14 PM
I learn about new things every time I listen to the Best Show!

For example, I hadn't heard of this before.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31poVhzY8kL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

THOU SHALT NOT FILL A CHOCOLATE VESSEL WITH YET MORE CHOCOLATE.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jerfromottawa on April 27, 2011, 06:39:30 PM
Ugh, for the record, I am NOT a sex offender. Also, I apologize to Tom for badly emulating him. Can't say I won't do it again though!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 27, 2011, 08:20:00 PM
That call from pro wrestler Dumb Oaf was pretty great.  Who's got some web info on that guy?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on April 28, 2011, 01:50:12 AM
I don't know Steve, maybe the dude himself? He posted right here yesterday, upthread.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 28, 2011, 06:04:12 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on April 27, 2011, 08:20:00 PM
That call from pro wrestler Dumb Oaf was pretty great.  Who's got some web info on that guy?

The FBI?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 28, 2011, 10:21:50 AM
Favorite Herb Wilkinson lyric:

"Black Flag's generals slowly changed/From Morris to Reyes to Dez to Hank ... They were getting slower/Their hairs, they were growers".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChicagoMarquee on April 28, 2011, 10:49:12 AM
Hey Steve - there probably is not too much web info on me at the moment.  ONE DAY hopefully...with a little help from 'T-Rumble' Tommy Scharp! (Approval of that name pending...)

But if there are any FOT's in the Chicago area who would ever want to come out and support a fellow listener at a 'wrasslin' show, I'm heading back there today for a while before hopefully heading to Kentucky for some more work/training this summer. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Johnny Sprockets on April 28, 2011, 09:11:26 PM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on April 27, 2011, 06:14:40 PM
Quote from: Johnny Sprockets on April 27, 2011, 06:57:53 AM
COCO!!! so good.  Love ya!!!

"please punch me in the face and <click>"

Ha ha ha  Coco has got to lay off the elk sausage
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 29, 2011, 02:19:04 AM
Quote from: Martin on April 28, 2011, 01:50:12 AM
I don't know Steve, maybe the dude himself? He posted right here yesterday, upthread.

I was looking for such things before I made my post. But I saw NOTHING!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul from sacramento on April 29, 2011, 05:07:39 AM
Were there any wrestlers that had managers that weren't scumbags? I can't picture Tom being a bad guy.

http://youtu.be/GijAFYuJdHU (http://youtu.be/GijAFYuJdHU)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 29, 2011, 07:54:44 AM
Yes Pets, I was in the Trader Joe's in Brooklyn as that caller stated. He had the soaps wrong. It is actually ONE LIFE TO LIVE and ALL MY CHILDREN (aka the 'SUSAN LUCCI' show) that is being cancelled.

MY 200th POST----YAY!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on April 29, 2011, 08:27:39 AM
Coco is such a badass. I love when Tom's friendships with musicians surface.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 29, 2011, 10:10:06 AM
Quote from: Spike on April 29, 2011, 07:54:44 AM
Yes Pets, I was in the Trader Joe's in Brooklyn as that caller stated. He had the soaps wrong. It is actually ONE LIFE TO LIVE and ALL MY CHILDREN (aka the 'SUSAN LUCCI' show) that is being cancelled.

MY 200th POST----YAY!!!

OK, I'll be the one to ask: what was in the basket?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 29, 2011, 10:17:21 AM
Quote from: Jason from Alabama on April 29, 2011, 10:10:06 AM
Quote from: Spike on April 29, 2011, 07:54:44 AM
Yes Pets, I was in the Trader Joe's in Brooklyn as that caller stated. He had the soaps wrong. It is actually ONE LIFE TO LIVE and ALL MY CHILDREN (aka the 'SUSAN LUCCI' show) that is being cancelled.

MY 200th POST----YAY!!!

OK, I'll be the one to ask: what was in the basket?

An immaculately groomed chihuahua and a human head.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on April 29, 2011, 10:57:18 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 27, 2011, 10:25:12 AM
Quote from: YearRoundSteve on April 27, 2011, 06:41:52 AM
Rob Schrab interview?
Ted Leo and Emma from Toronto in studio?
Talk about how Big Buck Hunter sucks?
this was an epic one!

also, that S&W call is one of the greatest thing to happen to music / comedy nerds ever. (well, since just about every other S&W call)

I have to confess to not knowing who Rob Schrab was at the start of that interview, but I really enjoyed it and I am going to seek out 'Scud' now.

I hate to correct you, but it's Rob Scharpling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on April 29, 2011, 12:15:23 PM
Quote from: Johnny Sprockets on April 28, 2011, 09:11:26 PM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on April 27, 2011, 06:14:40 PM
Quote from: Johnny Sprockets on April 27, 2011, 06:57:53 AM
COCO!!! so good.  Love ya!!!

"please punch me in the face and <click>"

Ha ha ha  Coco has got to lay off the elk sausage

She's such a doll! I hope she calls every week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on April 29, 2011, 02:44:25 PM
I feel a bond with the greggulator after the straight edge talk.  that stuff was a big (embarrassing) part of my youth.  Who here owned 7"ers on Revelation Records?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheeChrisDee on April 29, 2011, 04:22:34 PM
yeah, I wasted a whole lot of time tracking down Chain of Strength 7"s and going to forgettable hardcore shows in the 90s, when i should have been listening to the Oblivians.

There's a very short list of bands from that era that still hold up for me...very short list.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on April 29, 2011, 05:14:32 PM
1600
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on April 29, 2011, 11:04:38 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on April 29, 2011, 02:44:25 PM
I feel a bond with the greggulator after the straight edge talk.  that stuff was a big (embarrassing) part of my youth.  Who here owned 7"ers on Revelation Records?

Does hanging out with the owner of Revelation Records in his Huntington Beach house playing video games count?

EDIT: Not only a straight edge memory, but a full on straight edge name drop. oooh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheeChrisDee on April 30, 2011, 12:15:41 AM
only if you were listening to the Mike Judge and Old Smoke record.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on April 30, 2011, 05:18:15 AM
I'm just ashamed of the period where hardcore was pretty much the only thing I'd listen to.
I tried to get every record that Sammy played drums on, which was about 87% of the NYHC bands.  I used to have a bootleg of Walter from Gorilla Biscuits singing all the GB songs to teach them to Civ. Anyone have that? I'd love a dl of it.
(Apologies for the hardcore dorkout)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on May 04, 2011, 05:09:20 PM
I grew up in the Chicago suburbs in the 90's.  We didn't have straightedge, we had ska.  I'm not sure who was worse off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on May 05, 2011, 01:23:34 PM
Quote from: mike_b on May 04, 2011, 05:09:20 PM
I grew up in the Chicago suburbs in the 90's.  We didn't have straightedge, we had ska.  I'm not sure who was worse off.

Not true! You had Victory Records although by the late 90s they were becoming the horrible emo label they are now with a roster of bands incredulously naming their bands after Bukowski lines. I interviewed Tony Victory around 1990 for a zine that never came out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on May 05, 2011, 03:37:46 PM
It was my understanding that Victory Records had/has a habit of severely screwing bands out of money.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on May 05, 2011, 03:56:07 PM
The best band we had was the Blue Meanies.

The greatest band was Wesley Willis.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on May 06, 2011, 03:52:27 AM
I have a Crumbsuckers LP somewhere in my house.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Charles Arrington on May 07, 2011, 10:26:18 AM
Quote from: woodandiron on May 05, 2011, 03:37:46 PM
It was my understanding that Victory Records had/has a habit of severely screwing bands out of money.

my little brother worked for Victory for quite some time. Merch at shows for Victory bands would be a bit high because Tony sold the merch to the bands for ridiculous prices! My brother stole a box of shirts for Rise Against and gave it to them at one of their shows. He also hooked up Thursday & TBS. Geoff from Thursday called the house once to say hi.

Victory went downhill with Hawthorne Heights and included a copy of their disc in copies of Thursday + TBS. And yeah, Tony was sued by multiple bands from the label.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: break on May 07, 2011, 08:38:29 PM
I remember a big "ew boy" moment was when Victory started doing distro for hot sauces.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on May 08, 2011, 12:01:56 AM
I was more into pop-punk (Weston, Bouncing Souls, Lookout Records) with some ska-ish kind of stuff like Less Than Jake thrown into the mix and more indie-r stuff like SuperChunk or Archers of Loaf or The Lemonheads. But a ton of my friends were REALLY into hardcore and I got dragged to all kinds of NYHC and Victory Records Showcase types of things. I was a little into that stuff -- in fact, a 7" of Earth Crisis' FIRESTORM is within sight as I type this -- but I always looked at it from an outsiders perspective.

My favorite Victory band, without question, was One Life Crew. Their music was absolutely horrible and their lyrics were mostly about the superiority of the Cleveland hardcore scene.

The funniest thing I ever saw at a hardcore show -- for some reason, in college, I got roped into some stupid show at the Troc. I forget the entire line-up, but 25 Ta Life was on the bill as was Earth Crisis. The lead singer -- Rick Ta Life -- was going on some rant and ended it by saying something like, "Big Ups to My Mom." One of my friends yelled out "BIG UPS TO MRS. TA LIFE!" Rick Ta Life got really pissed and started screaming, "WHO SAID THAT" and "DON'T DISRESPECT!" It was pretty obvious that it was the scrawny, nerdy kids on the side laughing hysterically.

About two years ago, I was with a bunch of my friends and we went through all those old hardcore albums. Gorilla Biscuits and Youth of Today -- They hold up pretty well. But stuff like Madball or Ten Yard Fight or the aforementioned Chains of Strength... dear god.
albums.

Then again, my friends had a looooot of fun at my expense when they saw that I have like 4 Mr. T Experience albums still in my collection.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on May 09, 2011, 08:06:43 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on May 08, 2011, 12:01:56 AM
Then again, my friends had a looooot of fun at my expense when they saw that I have like 4 Mr. T Experience albums still in my collection.
It was because of the inclusion of MTX's "Mr. Ramones" on Lookout! Freakout, Vol. 2 that I found out about Ted Leo and The Pharmacists.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: tuGes on May 09, 2011, 10:13:27 AM
Going to be late on this, but also going to post for the first time with this lurking account.

I've been a lower rung underling at the Museum of Natural History and I can vouch people there have some sort of status fetish there.  I've had people who have thrown lines at me like, "I'm the second assistant DIRECTOR of <insert name of ten person department here>!"

The sad thing is it isn't even the people who teach or research the science: those people are generally even-keeled and you couldn't even tell if they were the director of their departments until you talk shop with them and get bombarded with scientific knowhow that could fill a textbook they probably wrote.  Most of the egos there come from the bureaucrats who deal in PR.  If the guy was at their hat check room, I remember the map layout there enough to know that you don't want to breathe their air unless you want to get fired.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: segerandpriest on May 09, 2011, 11:13:13 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on May 08, 2011, 12:01:56 AM
The funniest thing I ever saw at a hardcore show -- for some reason, in college, I got roped into some stupid show at the Troc. I forget the entire line-up, but 25 Ta Life was on the bill as was Earth Crisis. The lead singer -- Rick Ta Life -- was going on some rant and ended it by saying something like, "Big Ups to My Mom." One of my friends yelled out "BIG UPS TO MRS. TA LIFE!" Rick Ta Life got really pissed and started screaming, "WHO SAID THAT" and "DON'T DISRESPECT!" It was pretty obvious that it was the scrawny, nerdy kids on the side laughing hysterically.

Hilarious. I am a product of the same shitty hardcore ambiance as this. It would be hilarious to get Tom to open a show with "Fire Storm," non?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Johnny Sprockets on May 09, 2011, 09:20:25 PM
@Greggulator
I watched the carmen sandiego video; the joke was bad but you rocked the mic. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bananagrabbers on May 09, 2011, 10:29:58 PM
Pretty awesome video, Greggulator.  If you ask me, the host actually bombs worse than you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 11, 2011, 01:06:24 AM
The Darren "Ploppletron 5000" Ploppleton Emerald nightmare fake-out w/call-back explosion action.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on May 11, 2011, 01:26:50 AM
Best:

-- Paul Scheer's call. Tom's amusement that Piranha 3DD is not only the newest entry of the Piranha franchise, but also the pornographic parody of the Piranha franchise and the spoof of its genre ("Piranha Movie").

-- Spike's refusal to beg and grovel.

-- Darren Ploppleton's disapproval of Obama's lack of respect for our next president.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on May 11, 2011, 05:51:10 AM
That Paul Scheer call was perfect.

Also, "It's a real Kobayashi Maru" in reference to lunch decisions. Hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on May 11, 2011, 08:28:33 AM
Quote from: Kormod on May 11, 2011, 01:26:50 AM
Best:

-- Paul Scheer's call. Tom's amusement that Piranha 3DD is not only the newest entry of the Piranha franchise, but also the pornographic parody of the Piranha franchise and the spoof of its genre ("Piranha Movie").

-- Spike's refusal to beg and grovel.

-- Darren Ploppleton's disapproval of Obama's lack of respect for our next president.


Donald Frump will NEVER become President of the United States.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on May 11, 2011, 08:56:33 AM
My law professor gave us a fact pattern yesterday in my final where someone named Ronald Crump was using eminent domain to take land. I had to double check to make sure Spike didn't write the exam.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on May 11, 2011, 09:18:12 AM
About my call last night: Watch any footage of Elvis performing Karate on YouTube and you can see, even if you have zero karate experience, that the guy was no 8th-level black belt. He could hardly stand up let alone do a roundhouse kick. 

(http://members.tripod.com/beyondthereef__1/images/karate/91674gipose.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on May 11, 2011, 09:30:41 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on May 11, 2011, 09:18:12 AM
About my call last night: Watch any footage of Elvis performing Karate on YouTube and you can see, even if you have zero karate experience, that the guy was no 8th-level black belt. He could hardly stand up let alone do a roundhouse kick. 

(http://members.tripod.com/beyondthereef__1/images/karate/91674gipose.jpg)
I just finished listening to your call, which was great, and I have the same problem when talking to other parents. No one ever wants to talk about how Leave Home is better than Ramones.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on May 11, 2011, 10:59:29 AM
"Monster, New York"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on May 11, 2011, 11:13:13 AM
The Islamabad UCB is the greatest idea of all-time. As was Chicago Cool '92.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on May 11, 2011, 11:30:32 AM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on May 11, 2011, 09:30:41 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on May 11, 2011, 09:18:12 AM
About my call last night: Watch any footage of Elvis performing Karate on YouTube and you can see, even if you have zero karate experience, that the guy was no 8th-level black belt. He could hardly stand up let alone do a roundhouse kick. 

(http://members.tripod.com/beyondthereef__1/images/karate/91674gipose.jpg)
I just finished listening to your call, which was great, and I have the same problem when talking to other parents. No one ever wants to talk about how Leave Home is better than Ramones.

What I would give to discuss the merits of Crispin Glover's 1989 album with other dads at a birthday party.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 11, 2011, 12:15:24 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on May 11, 2011, 09:18:12 AM
About my call last night: Watch any footage of Elvis performing Karate on YouTube and you can see, even if you have zero karate experience, that the guy was no 8th-level black belt. He could hardly stand up let alone do a roundhouse kick. 

(http://members.tripod.com/beyondthereef__1/images/karate/91674gipose.jpg)

I always assumed this was kind of like when Nixon gave him a DEA badge (or whatever it was).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on May 11, 2011, 12:47:32 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on May 11, 2011, 12:15:24 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on May 11, 2011, 09:18:12 AM
About my call last night: Watch any footage of Elvis performing Karate on YouTube and you can see, even if you have zero karate experience, that the guy was no 8th-level black belt. He could hardly stand up let alone do a roundhouse kick. 

(http://members.tripod.com/beyondthereef__1/images/karate/91674gipose.jpg)

I always assumed this was kind of like when Nixon gave him a DEA badge (or whatever it was).
Who do you think had more success, Elvis infiltrating the hippies and Black Panthers on Nixon's behalf, or Spike infiltrating the Tea Party as he claimed he was going to do a few weeks ago?

"Hey Hey, We're The Presidents" might be a new all-time favorite Best Show moment. Especially the part about why all four of them simultaneously became president.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on May 11, 2011, 01:59:29 PM
The Teaf*****g movement has to be infiltrated, Pets.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on May 11, 2011, 02:05:20 PM
Quote from: woodandiron on May 11, 2011, 08:56:33 AM
My law professor gave us a fact pattern yesterday in my final where someone named Ronald Crump was using eminent domain to take land. I had to double check to make sure Spike didn't write the exam.

HA HA HA, My Pets.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 11, 2011, 02:13:03 PM
Spike: Tea Farty.  Just a suggestion.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on May 11, 2011, 06:20:48 PM
As much of a monster Hitler was, I would like to check out the book Hitler Was a Hippy, and read more about his experience as a lights man for Quicksilver Messenger Service and Big Brother and the Holding Company.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on May 12, 2011, 02:32:08 AM
I only play analog scrabble
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: whaleplane on May 12, 2011, 02:50:59 AM
Wait did Spike just call the Tea Party the Teafucking Movement?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChipSuey on May 12, 2011, 10:53:02 AM
Quote from: whaleplane on May 12, 2011, 02:50:59 AM
Wait did Spike just call the Tea Party the Teafucking Movement?

There are a lot of possibilities hidden under those asterisks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on May 12, 2011, 03:38:42 PM
The explosion was funny.  8)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul from sacramento on May 12, 2011, 05:28:52 PM
I love the plot summary of Karate Kid 3. That is one of my favorite terrible movies. I get so much enjoyment out of the main villain in that movie and how much this millionaire devotes his life to beating the crap out of some kid he's never met.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on May 12, 2011, 05:54:12 PM
Quote from: drmoustache on May 12, 2011, 05:28:52 PM
I love the plot summary of Karate Kid 3. That is one of my favorite terrible movies. I get so much enjoyment out of the main villain in that movie and how much this millionaire devotes his life to beating the crap out of some kid he's never met.

Show Terry Silver and "The Bad Boy of Karate" Matt Barnes some respect!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on May 13, 2011, 08:17:29 AM
Anyone else getting just a little bit tired of hearing Tom saying that he gets no respect or that no one's buying what he's selling?

Tom, you have an amazing show, with 11 years history of top notch work, and a big and rabid fan base. It's a show that comics (and seemingly writing staff) love.  That is all pretty special. I wouldn't worry about anybody that doesn't get it. In fact I would say fuck them, they are the ones missing out and their life is the worse for it. I'd love to have a show as successful as you do. And honestly, it makes me feel like my fan-dom (and presumably that of others) isn't good enough for you. (Which it probably isn't as i'm some nameless, faceless dude on the internet but still....at least pretend it is maybe)

I'm sure that saying this will single me out for some "it's part of the shtick" or "who are you to question Tom" type responses but frankly I'd rather say this and get those than be quiet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 13, 2011, 12:37:00 PM
Eh.  It's part of the shtick.  And even if he's getting some, he deserves more.

BUT, moving right along, the worst moment of this or any other show I've heard was the "old movies stink and should all be written off" bit. Thumbs down.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cas-vik on May 13, 2011, 01:20:37 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 13, 2011, 12:37:00 PM
BUT, moving right along, the worst moment of this or any other show I've heard was the "old movies stink and should all be written off" bit. Thumbs down.

Part of the shtick.

Best Part: Hitler was a hippie.  The idea of Hitler doing lights for Quicksilver Messenger Service had me rolling.  I couldn't stop picturing an elderly Hitler with the tiny mustache (aka The Chaplin) in a dashiki behind a light board.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on May 15, 2011, 02:31:07 PM
The Bonnaventure HEAVE-HO was hilarious (sorry Bonnaventure). Tom trying to roll with his Sloan questions:

"I dunno...ask em' what's it like to play live...heave-ho...this guy...using me as leverage"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Johnny Sprockets on May 15, 2011, 06:22:09 PM
Cool school.... 92.... your gonna get stabbed.

I have been singing it all weekend.  Its kind of catchy 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on May 16, 2011, 03:49:37 PM
This is Elvis - TCB Karate (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Iv6dmSw0k#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on May 16, 2011, 04:08:54 PM
Quote from: gyaneshwar on May 16, 2011, 03:49:37 PM
This is Elvis - TCB Karate (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Iv6dmSw0k#)

Wow!  Is that Bill Superfoot Wallace in the stars and stripes gi? 

Karate... Don't make me laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on May 18, 2011, 12:08:52 AM
-"we'll bring you your cheddar biscuits in a Flash when I'm the night manager!" - John Wesley Shipp (according to Tom)
-"can we finally end the nightmare that is Sbarro? it's like the anti-pizza. Hate pizza? you'll like Sbarro!"
-"c'mon then!" - all british audiences at all british shows (according to Tom. its true though, i hear this constantly in live recordings in england)
- "don't care. crickets." - Gene Simmons (according to Jon Wurster)
-"i hate Santana. So much" - Tom
-"she was in CHUD 2: That's Italia" - Tom

another one for the history books
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 18, 2011, 08:19:16 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 13, 2011, 12:37:00 PM
BUT, moving right along, the worst moment of this or any other show I've heard was the "old movies stink and should all be written off" bit. Thumbs down.

Followed a few minutes later by a reference to A Face in the Crowd. I wouldn't get too upset about it. No old movies will die at Tom's hands.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on May 18, 2011, 10:07:37 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on May 16, 2011, 04:08:54 PM
Quote from: gyaneshwar on May 16, 2011, 03:49:37 PM
This is Elvis - TCB Karate (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Iv6dmSw0k#)

Wow!  Is that Bill Superfoot Wallace in the stars and stripes gi? 

Karate... Don't make me laugh.

I like how "The King's" first move is to kick his opponent in the crotch - while wearing cowboy boots.
He looks like that video of that fat kid "fighting" with a light saber. Very graceful, fluid moves.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on May 18, 2011, 10:08:40 AM
"I would like to meet the King of Rock n' Roll."
"Tyler The Creator?"
"Who? No, Little Richard."
"The guy from the margarine commercials?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on May 18, 2011, 10:48:40 AM
"hey, let's go to sbarro!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on May 18, 2011, 01:44:15 PM
I loved the discussion of I-95 rest areas. The last time I was at Maryland House, I too was weirded out by the Phillips Seafood stand -- especially at how busy it was! Fast food crab cakes and road travel are not a good idea.

Other fave rest areas:
Molly Pitcher, NJ Turnpike (has a Cinnabon, conveniently located halfway between NYC and Philly)
Richard Stockton, NJ Turnpike (it's just a few miles past Molly Pitcher which tends to get busy)
Cheesequake, Garden State Parkway (Located right over the Raritan River Bridge -- a demarcation line of sorts between North/Central Jersey and the Shore and a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat after going to Asbury/Seaside/Point Pleasant)
Westborough, Mass Pike (Has a Boston Market, located right after where I-84 meets up with the Mass Pike)

The Gene Simmons call was ridiculous, as is all of Tom's bitterness towards teenagers (both in and out of Odd Future).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on May 18, 2011, 04:21:35 PM
I really like the first Gravediggaz album. It's one of my favourite hip-hop LPs. It's way, way better than any of the Odd Future junk I've heard. The most recent thing I heard by Tyler sounded like bad Tricky.

(Yes, I know Tricky did an EP with Gravediggaz)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on May 18, 2011, 05:37:59 PM

(http://www.ggregsnyder.com/pics/geeks/4geeks.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 18, 2011, 05:43:08 PM
M. Night Shyamalan's "No Refunds." Black water. Mad elves. 30 twists.

I was also glad he finally let persistent, tween troll Trevor have a little more air time. That was a lovely little train-wreck. It's been far too long since Tom has threatened to knock a child's block off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on May 18, 2011, 05:49:53 PM
Quote from: JBillington on May 18, 2011, 04:21:35 PM
I really like the first Gravediggaz album. It's one of my favourite hip-hop LPs. It's way, way better than any of the Odd Future junk I've heard. The most recent thing I heard by Tyler sounded like bad Tricky.

(Yes, I know Tricky did an EP with Gravediggaz)

bad Tricky can sound like many different things. he's made more bad albums than he's made good ones.

anyway, i don't want to defend Odd Future too much, i've seen them a few times and i bought (and was disappointed by) Goblin, honestly i'm pretty burned out on them now and if they don't do something different soon i'm just going to stop caring. but there is a little bit more to them than just the horror stuff. nobody ever talks about the Jet Age Of Tomorrow albums, which are some pretty out there jazzy hip-hop. Mellowhype and Mike G's albums are generally a lot easier to take than Tyler or Earl's stuff. and there's even an instrumental track on Goblin which sounds like Carl Craig or Underground Resistance or other Detroit techno artists, and it's really awesome. but yeah all the ultra-offensive schtick is pretty tired.

i will say that instead of comparing them to ICP, i think Eminem is a much more valid comparison. everyone who isn't a juggalo knows that ICP is terrible, but at least Eminem had (and has) plenty of critical acclaim. not to mention actual pop hooks and songs that get played on the radio and tv all the time, which Odd Future doesn't have and likely never will. but Tyler's already to the point where he's complaining about being famous and crap, so i'm just really close to losing interest, just like i stopped caring about Eminem as soon as he started complaining about being famous on his second major-label album.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on May 18, 2011, 06:17:46 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 18, 2011, 05:43:08 PM
M. Night Shyamalan's "No Refunds." Black water. Mad elves. 30 twists.

I was also glad he finally let persistent, tween troll Trevor have a little more air time. That was a lovely little train-wreck. It's been far too long since Tom has threatened to knock a child's block off.

Yeah, that kid was a troll. Tom's declaration that he was an all-time top-five dumb kid, and subsequent calling for his bronzing (Not to be given a medal) was hilarious.

Great show, an instant "clossic".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Austin From NC on May 18, 2011, 08:34:57 PM
Quote from: Slapdash on May 18, 2011, 06:17:46 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 18, 2011, 05:43:08 PM
M. Night Shyamalan's "No Refunds." Black water. Mad elves. 30 twists.

I was also glad he finally let persistent, tween troll Trevor have a little more air time. That was a lovely little train-wreck. It's been far too long since Tom has threatened to knock a child's block off.

Yeah, that kid was a troll. Tom's declaration that he was an all-time top-five dumb kid, and subsequent calling for his bronzing (Not to be given a medal) was hilarious.


Great show, an instant "clossic".



His real name is Sam. Our parents told him that he can't call into the show anymore though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 18, 2011, 09:32:27 PM
Quote from: Austin From NC on May 18, 2011, 08:34:57 PM
His real name is Sam. Our parents told him that he can't call into the show anymore though.

Give Sam my best. With a few more years and some mad science training under his belt, he may make a worthy nemesis for Kid Jersey.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on May 18, 2011, 11:05:56 PM
maybe I'm sturring the pot here a bit but what exactly are Tom's and those of you who echo his hatred of odd future's real problems with them?

is it strictly a musical taste thing? if so, far enough, that's your bag. I'll shut up. I personally like a lot of their stuff even if you see them as some kind of reheated Gravediggaz. I always liked Gravediggaz too.

or is it an objection to their whole persona/lyrical content/antics? because honestly, I don't see how anyone who heaps so much praise on Blacks Lips and Jay Reatard and Ghostface has a leg to stand on in this argument. I can see why some people might not like them for that reason but if you're gonna thrown them in the trash because of that you might as well thrown in all of hip hop and the majority of punk rock as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on May 18, 2011, 11:34:53 PM
First and foremost, I think their music blows.

And I know what is offensive about a good portion of the music I like and I make my peace with it. I also admit that it's horribly fucked up sometimes and wrong. But I will know and admit what is offensive to me and that line is up to me to determine - can I listen to it despite how horrifying it is? The Frogs. GG Allin. Bad Brains. Black Lips. Wu Tang Clan. The Persuaders -  they're all responsible for moments that are out of my personal moral bounds. And that's on me to determine. But again, I own how horrifying they can be and I own my part in it as a listener.

There are a lot of people who are going out of their way to excuse Tyler/Odd Future's shittiness, claiming it's they're 'playing a character', bending over backwards to justify or minimize the shitty/inhuman/homophobic/mysoginist/nightmarish element to their lyrics just because they're young and exciting. I can't do that. I get the energy part of it, but again - I think their music sucks and isn't worth having to enter into whatever moral tap dance we all do to listen to the art we like, which is far too often made by horrible people or dumb people or good people who don't know better yet.

If you like them, good for you. But just OWN that they are incredibly offensive and horrible as Actual Humans. That's your business. But stop letting them off the hook for their crummy lyrics and worldview.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on May 19, 2011, 12:19:50 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on May 18, 2011, 11:34:53 PM
First and foremost, I think their music blows.

And I know what is offensive about a good portion of the music I like and I make my peace with it. I also admit that it's horribly fucked up sometimes and wrong. But I will know and admit what is offensive to me and that line is up to me to determine - can I listen to it despite how horrifying it is? The Frogs. GG Allin. Bad Brains. Black Lips. Wu Tang Clan. The Persuaders -  they're all responsible for moments that are out of my personal moral bounds. And that's on me to determine. But again, I own how horrifying they can be and I own my part in it as a listener.

There are a lot of people who are going out of their way to excuse Tyler/Odd Future's shittiness, claiming it's they're 'playing a character', bending over backwards to justify or minimize the shitty/inhuman/homophobic/mysoginist/nightmarish element to their lyrics just because they're young and exciting. I can't do that. I get the energy part of it, but again - I think their music sucks and isn't worth having to enter into whatever moral tap dance we all do to listen to the art we like, which is far too often made by horrible people or dumb people or good people who don't know better yet.

If you like them, good for you. But just OWN that they are incredibly offensive and horrible as Actual Humans. That's your business. But stop letting them off the hook for their crummy lyrics and worldview.

Tom.

thanks for replying.

I'm not letting them off the hook for anything personally, I totally own the fact that a lot of things I love are created by total creeps. I get the same mild revulsion in myself that I try to crush with my enjoyment of the music when I listen to Earl Sweatshirt that I get when I listen to a song like Slip It In or I find myself singing along to the chorus of Biscuits. I guess that's why I can deal with the morally questionable shit about them. I dig their music. I just don't see the point in trying to take these guys to task for it. In 6 months it'll be someone new causing controversy and I'd bet a lot of the people up in arms about Odd Future will happily run to the defense of this new group because they find them more personally relevant. If we're going to put them on trial we're going to have to put all popular music on trial too.

I think you hit on what seems to be the fundamental argument here, that probably won't ever be resolved, which is whether or not the music they're making is worth it. That's pretty much the point I hoped to make. This whole thing seems like a dead end street to me. It's all really going to come down to "I like the sound of this" vs. "I don't like the sound of this." 

also, I wanted to add that what I'm saying is not specifically directed at you or anything you said Tom. Keep on hating, not that you need my permission of course, It's one of the things we all love about you and the show. I regret putting your name in my first post because it probably seemed like I was calling you out or something. That wasn't my intention. What I'm saying is more of a reaction to what seems like a lot of inflated controversy and pointless backlash against them and my exhaustion with trying to defend why I like them other than the fact that I just do.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on May 19, 2011, 04:10:27 AM
On this topic..

So, I have a CD reissue of this album by Peter Wyngarde, self-titled, originally released in 1970. He was well known on UK TV as a super spy celebrity or "shag monster", and so he was offered to do whatever he wanted on his requisite solo album for which the label showered him with money.

(http://991.com/newGallery/Peter-Wyngarde-Peter-Wyngarde-495483.jpg)

About two or three tracks in is a song called "Rape". This song is likely one of the most universally offensive songs ever recorded and released.  If the clumsy grunting of the word "RRRRAPE!" isn't enough to turn you away at the start, all the various ethnic stereotypes that are permutated into each a "different type of rape" will certainly do it.  I think Wyngarde ends up insulting the entire world of civilization in about 2 minutes.

When people talk about Guilty Pleasures, the phrase is diluted into "stuff that I used to like a lot when I was younger, teehee".  True guilty pleasures are supposed to keep you up at night, making you wonder why liking the thing *should* haunt you for liking it.

This song "Rape" is my trophy guilty pleasure. The subject matter is obviously awful. But I love this song because the arrangements, production, playing, and shameless 'continentale' delivery is just mind blowing and fantastic.  The latter rarely excuses the former. But in this case it does.

This is all to say that I completely understand what Tom was just saying above about how we each have the freedom to determine where to draw The Line, and it's up to each of us to live with those consequences.  However, it's a perfect segue into a pet peeve of mine, which is the dilution of the phrase "Guilty Pleasure." And I think it definitely applies to the defenders of Odd Future, which most fans perhaps not realizing it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on May 19, 2011, 04:38:46 AM
Speaking of the best and the worst, this previous show is a classic for featuring Lisa and Andy alone.

But the best/worst moment was certainly Andy's story about The Pool.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on May 19, 2011, 05:25:50 AM
I really liked that Tom said "Mixed Martial Artist".

my lasting contribution to the show














j/k


or am I
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on May 19, 2011, 05:41:52 AM
I had never really heard of Tyler until the NME gave him a hard sell a couple of weeks ago. I don't buy the magazine any more, obviously, as I'm 20 years too old for it and it's garbage. But I am old enough to remember the NME taking Happy Mondays to task for their homophobia, and Morrissey for his dodgy lyrics about racial integration. Hip-hop acts were also regularly quizzed about the homophobia and sexism in their lyrics, although unlike white indie-rock acts, they didnt rely on NME for their coverage, and so they generally seemed less bothered.

I remember a turning point around the time of Eminem. Steven Wells, the late, great journo who had written the Happy Mondays piece, wrote a piece on Eminem, dismissing the homophobia as 'just a larf, innit'. He was being a little sarcastic, but it still struck me as letting him off the hook.

I don't think that music should be parsed through some kind of PC machine to ensure it is inoffensive, but having a go at women or gays is the laziest, dumbest form of controv-seeking. If nothing else, the uniform response from right thinking people to Tyler's comments should be 'Grow the fuck up'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 19, 2011, 08:17:09 AM
Quote from: mackro on May 19, 2011, 04:10:27 AM
On this topic..

So, I have a CD reissue of this album by Peter Wyngarde, self-titled, originally released in 1970. He was well known on UK TV as a super spy celebrity or "shag monster", and so he was offered to do whatever he wanted on his requisite solo album for which the label showered him with money.

(http://991.com/newGallery/Peter-Wyngarde-Peter-Wyngarde-495483.jpg)

About two or three tracks in is a song called "Rape". This song is likely one of the most universally offensive songs ever recorded and released.  If the clumsy grunting of the word "RRRRAPE!" isn't enough to turn you away at the start, all the various ethnic stereotypes that are permutated into each a "different type of rape" will certainly do it.  I think Wyngarde ends up insulting the entire world of civilization in about 2 minutes.

When people talk about Guilty Pleasures, the phrase is diluted into "stuff that I used to like a lot when I was younger, teehee".  True guilty pleasures are supposed to keep you up at night, making you wonder why liking the thing *should* haunt you for liking it.

This song "Rape" is my trophy guilty pleasure. The subject matter is obviously awful. But I love this song because the arrangements, production, playing, and shameless 'continentale' delivery is just mind blowing and fantastic.  The latter rarely excuses the former. But in this case it does.

This is all to say that I completely understand what Tom was just saying above about how we each have the freedom to determine where to draw The Line, and it's up to each of us to live with those consequences.  However, it's a perfect segue into a pet peeve of mine, which is the dilution of the phrase "Guilty Pleasure." And I think it definitely applies to the defenders of Odd Future, which most fans perhaps not realizing it.

I haven't heard the Peter Wyngarde album, but your story about it reminds me of the Junior Kimbrough song "You Better Run," which is something like a Sam Peckinpah story set to music. It's about a man who tells a woman that he's going to rape her but the song ends with her telling him "You don't have to rape me because I love you." I like Junior Kimbrough's music, but I can remember being literally shocked the first time I listened to that song, and I'm someone who enjoys The Dwarves, so I think I'm pretty tough to shock. And it's not like he was burning up the pop charts or anything, but I don't remember any sort of outcry against the song, which I found strange.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on May 19, 2011, 08:37:18 AM
M. Night Shamalamadingdong. Yeah, OK.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 19, 2011, 02:09:41 PM
Mackro, how is "Hippie and the Skinhead"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Austin From NC on May 19, 2011, 02:57:02 PM
Quote from: mackro on May 19, 2011, 04:10:27 AM
On this topic..

So, I have a CD reissue of this album by Peter Wyngarde, self-titled, originally released in 1970. He was well known on UK TV as a super spy celebrity or "shag monster", and so he was offered to do whatever he wanted on his requisite solo album for which the label showered him with money.

(http://991.com/newGallery/Peter-Wyngarde-Peter-Wyngarde-495483.jpg)

About two or three tracks in is a song called "Rape". This song is likely one of the most universally offensive songs ever recorded and released.  If the clumsy grunting of the word "RRRRAPE!" isn't enough to turn you away at the start, all the various ethnic stereotypes that are permutated into each a "different type of rape" will certainly do it.  I think Wyngarde ends up insulting the entire world of civilization in about 2 minutes.

When people talk about Guilty Pleasures, the phrase is diluted into "stuff that I used to like a lot when I was younger, teehee".  True guilty pleasures are supposed to keep you up at night, making you wonder why liking the thing *should* haunt you for liking it.

This song "Rape" is my trophy guilty pleasure. The subject matter is obviously awful. But I love this song because the arrangements, production, playing, and shameless 'continentale' delivery is just mind blowing and fantastic.  The latter rarely excuses the former. But in this case it does.

This is all to say that I completely understand what Tom was just saying above about how we each have the freedom to determine where to draw The Line, and it's up to each of us to live with those consequences.  However, it's a perfect segue into a pet peeve of mine, which is the dilution of the phrase "Guilty Pleasure." And I think it definitely applies to the defenders of Odd Future, which most fans perhaps not realizing it.


It is so weird that this exists.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: segerandpriest on May 19, 2011, 03:13:31 PM
2nd Big Chief reference in as many weeks!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on May 19, 2011, 05:03:22 PM
Quote from: Sarah on May 19, 2011, 02:09:41 PM
Mackro, how is "Hippie and the Skinhead"?

MUCH MUCH much less offensive.. and very good, and funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on May 20, 2011, 05:03:38 AM
Great show. Happy to be put in my place by Tom. I gracefully accept that after 11 years I might be bummed out on not getting the appropriate respect. I guess I didn't think of it in that way. I will continue to listen though Tom, I'm not gonna turn off.

I'm sad to say that I have played the Donald Trump board game. A friend picked it up in a Toys R US bargain bin a few years ago for £3 (~$5). It's among, if not the absolute, worst board games I have ever played. And Trump isn't even on the Apprentice here, there's a whole separate UK version with a different guy. Go figure
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on May 20, 2011, 09:55:36 AM
The fact the Odd Future is playing tonight at a church makes the impending apocalypse seem all the more likely.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on May 20, 2011, 02:40:01 PM
Does anyone remember when I posted Arthur Kade's blog on here at least a year ago to see if anyone else found it as fascinating as I did?  I believe the answer was no. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 20, 2011, 04:13:02 PM
I only became aware of him when Tom started the back-and-forth with him on Twitter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on May 20, 2011, 06:52:53 PM
Is that Peter Wyngarde the inspiration for that old X-Men villain??
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Denim Gremlin on May 20, 2011, 07:16:46 PM
Quote from: Raymond Marble on May 20, 2011, 06:52:53 PM
Is that Peter Wyngarde the inspiration for that old X-Men villain??

Mastermind
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on May 21, 2011, 04:03:20 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 20, 2011, 04:13:02 PM
I only became aware of him when Tom started the back-and-forth with him on Twitter.

Arthur Kade's fairly infamous here in Philly. I became aware of him through this local hipster-ish blog Philebrity. And then there was an article on him in Philadelphia Magazine.

His blog is absolutely tremendous, as are his video interviews. He interviews people who are BARELY celebrities (reality TV cast-offs, MMA fighters) and makes such a big deal about it. It's so intriguing and delusional.  www.arthurkade.com (http://www.arthurkade.com)

He also talks about Philly's "nightclub" scene. I've lived here on-and-off for 16 years and I've never even heard of these places.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on May 22, 2011, 12:22:28 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on May 21, 2011, 04:03:20 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 20, 2011, 04:13:02 PM
I only became aware of him when Tom started the back-and-forth with him on Twitter.

Arthur Kade's fairly infamous here in Philly. I became aware of him through this local hipster-ish blog Philebrity. And then there was an article on him in Philadelphia Magazine.

His blog is absolutely tremendous, as are his video interviews. He interviews people who are BARELY celebrities (reality TV cast-offs, MMA fighters) and makes such a big deal about it. It's so intriguing and delusional.  www.arthurkade.com (http://www.arthurkade.com)

He also talks about Philly's "nightclub" scene. I've lived here on-and-off for 16 years and I've never even heard of these places.

What I find most fascinating is the comments section. The level of vitriol that this nobody trying so hard to fake it until he makes it draws out of people is something to behold. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul from sacramento on May 22, 2011, 04:39:18 AM
I thought the criticism of Arthur Kade went a little too far. I mean, he can't help it that he sounds like a lispier, more douchey Dane Cook and looks like a scummy Mike Damone from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." I love that he is obsessed with fame but all his youtube videos have like 200 views on them. If you can't get famous on the website where all it takes to get people to watch your videos is tagging them with sex adjectives you are in truly uncharismatic.

I first became aware of Arthur Kade awhile ago and his videos have just about the same amount of views as they did several months ago by the way. Tom you gotta get this guy on your show. Catch phrases equal ratings you know.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 22, 2011, 07:53:45 AM
Just think of the ensuing explosion of Best Show listeners.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 22, 2011, 07:31:00 PM
It would be somewhat reminiscent of the Sanjaya interview. And thanks Greggulator, I will check out the blog.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on May 22, 2011, 09:00:22 PM
I shouldn't have called him a nobody. That's a dumb thing to call someone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 22, 2011, 09:58:00 PM
Oh, we knew what you meant.

Anyhow, I did spend a bit of time at the blog. My first thought was, wow, nobody every comments on his blog. Then I scrolled down to see a post with maybe 200 hate comments and discussion of him closing down the comments. Ha.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 22, 2011, 10:37:11 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on May 21, 2011, 04:03:20 PM
His blog is absolutely tremendous, as are his video interviews. He interviews people who are BARELY celebrities (reality TV cast-offs, MMA fighters) and makes such a big deal about it.

When I read this, I thought "A Joe Franklin for our time" but then I clicked on the link.  Somehow I just can't see Joe Franklin tweeting something like this:

Quote
Girl at brunch just said "you're like a magnet. Everyone is just drawn to you" and my response was "it's cuz I got the magic stick".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on May 23, 2011, 11:11:21 AM
I love when Tom makes comments like "Walk into Starbuck's and knock over a Fleet Foxes cd." I like to imagine Tom not being able to avoid knocking something over when he goes into a store.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on May 23, 2011, 12:22:36 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on May 23, 2011, 11:11:21 AM
I love when Tom makes comments like "Walk into Starbuck's and knock over a Fleet Foxes cd." I like to imagine Tom not being able to avoid knocking something over when he goes into a store.


I think Tom meant to say the Fleetwoods or Fleetwood Mac.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on May 23, 2011, 12:28:28 PM
Quote from: Spike on May 23, 2011, 12:22:36 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on May 23, 2011, 11:11:21 AM
I love when Tom makes comments like "Walk into Starbuck's and knock over a Fleet Foxes cd." I like to imagine Tom not being able to avoid knocking something over when he goes into a store.


I think Tom meant to say the Fleetwoods or Fleetwood Mac.

Spike, you're showing your age.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on May 23, 2011, 12:34:43 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on May 23, 2011, 12:28:28 PM
Quote from: Spike on May 23, 2011, 12:22:36 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on May 23, 2011, 11:11:21 AM
I love when Tom makes comments like "Walk into Starbuck's and knock over a Fleet Foxes cd." I like to imagine Tom not being able to avoid knocking something over when he goes into a store.


I think Tom meant to say the Fleetwoods or Fleetwood Mac.

Spike, you're showing your age.

I'm four years away from joining the Geriartic set.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 23, 2011, 10:44:21 PM
Kids get shipped to Antarctica. Where does the geriatric set get shipped? Greenland?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on May 24, 2011, 08:08:09 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 23, 2011, 10:44:21 PM
Kids get shipped to Antarctica. Where does the geriatric set get shipped? Greenland?

THE NURSING HOME.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 24, 2011, 11:16:27 AM
In Greenland?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on May 24, 2011, 11:29:14 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 24, 2011, 11:16:27 AM
In Greenland?

In Satan Island.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on May 24, 2011, 04:34:30 PM
John Wesley Shipp at the Red Lobster.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 25, 2011, 12:06:09 AM
Baked Ziti-Jones. Spike's finest hour.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on May 25, 2011, 06:17:18 AM
- Tom needs start every show with a song like the one he kicked out on this one. seriously. way fun
- new show audio collage intro! love it!
- this was THE BEST Spike moment EVER:
  Tom: "was he the creep on Dawson's Creep?"
  Spike: "No that was Baked Ziti Jones that was the creep."
  Tom: "who?"
  Spike: "Baked Ziti Jones"
  Tom: "what are you talking about?"
  Spike: "Mike Douglas's wife"
- Surprise guests! including Ted Leo? oh yea.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 25, 2011, 08:17:54 AM
The Leader, obviously.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 25, 2011, 08:26:34 AM
You guys should be friends w/Spike on Facebook, because he workshops some of these names he comes up with - Spike, you haven't even busted out my favorite one on the air yet...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 25, 2011, 08:47:25 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on May 25, 2011, 08:26:34 AM
You guys should be friends w/Spike on Facebook, because he workshops some of these names he comes up with - Spike, you haven't even busted out my favorite one on the air yet...

Also, if you follow Spike you will no longer have to spend hours scouring the web for pictures of John Wesley Shipp.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 25, 2011, 09:02:29 AM
Quote from: YearRoundSteve on May 25, 2011, 06:17:18 AM
- new show audio collage intro! love it!

Oh hell, out of the mix. And apparently I got heave ho'd too. (Wait. Heave hoe'd?)

Oh well, I had a good run, and it's not like I'm going anywhere just cause my powers are diminished. We'll just call them the sunset years.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: joe on May 25, 2011, 10:23:58 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on May 25, 2011, 09:02:29 AM
Oh hell, out of the mix. And apparently I got heave ho'd too. (Wait. Heave hoe'd?)

Shouldn't it be "heaved ho"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on May 25, 2011, 11:42:34 AM
We should ask a number of Attorneys General.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on May 25, 2011, 01:53:04 PM
What if all the Universal Studio monsters came to life as part of the rapture? Like the Phantom of the Opera chasing people down the street?

ETA : The bit about Dracula with a lit cigarette and glasses without prescription lenses.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 25, 2011, 02:09:16 PM
Quote from: fonpr on May 25, 2011, 11:42:34 AM
We should ask a number of Attorneys General.

Over lunches of Whoppers, Jr.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on May 25, 2011, 06:21:40 PM
Really liked the talk of a Staten Island Bus Tour. I Would love to go on a FOT-Style Staten Island Bus Tour, but this excursion might be a bad idea though. It brings to mind the scene in Treme that showed a Tour Bus driving through New Orleans to take pictures of Hurricane-ravaged neighborhoods and the residents getting upset. Not that Staten Island is disaster-stricken, but rather there is the possibility of the residents also taking umbrage with a Tour Bus passing through their area. I can imagine the Bus stopping to take pictures of a group of Staten Island comic book dudes waiting for Jim Hanley’s to open, only to have those dudes also shout something angrily like “Drive on out of here!"

Also liked the radio show idea of "Camping with Camping". Telling Harold Camping to go jump in a lake is going too easy on him though. That nutball needs to soak his head in a birdbath.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on May 25, 2011, 10:37:36 PM
Worst - Neil Flanagan throwing me under the bus. That story is actually great, if given room to breathe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 25, 2011, 11:05:56 PM
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt191/Aunt1eChr1st1na/20x20-6.jpg)

In & Out Burger's secret menu-for cool people! (http://www.badmouth.net/in-n-outs-secret-menu/#flying_dutchman)

Edit: Look at these animals who ordered a 100 x 100, ate it, took pictures of it, and put it all up on a website called SupersizedMeals! (http://www.supersizedmeals.com/food/article.php/20060125050438458)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on May 26, 2011, 06:55:27 AM
"The leader" called.
That is all!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Johnny Sprockets on May 26, 2011, 07:26:19 AM
It looks like a burger kabob
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on May 26, 2011, 10:45:04 AM
Also: I think Tom is a bit off with his take on Joe Rogan.
He truly is not that smart, but in this horrible new-age kind of way. He is not so much about pot, but more a bastardized zen-philosophy and elimination of ego and so on. I submit "The Lavender Hour"-podcast for evidence.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChipSuey on May 26, 2011, 12:11:19 PM
Quote from: effecT on May 26, 2011, 10:45:04 AM
Also: I think Tom is a bit off with his take on Joe Rogan.
He truly is not that smart, but in this horrible new-age kind of way. He is not so much about pot, but more a bastardized zen-philosophy and elimination of ego and so on. I submit "The Lavender Hour"-podcast for evidence.

Elimination of ego via swift kicks to the face.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flick on May 26, 2011, 12:13:57 PM
Tom: (on the board being in mono) "What is Bob B. Soxx in the studio? Are we making a Christmas record?"

Tom: (on the show being called "too local") "Should I do the show on the astral plane?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on May 26, 2011, 12:19:45 PM
Quote from: Flick on May 26, 2011, 12:13:57 PM
Tom: (on the show being called "too local") "Should I do the show on the astral plane?"

One of the funniest things ever uttered.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on May 26, 2011, 12:25:55 PM
"We talk a lot on this show about hand dryers."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 26, 2011, 01:21:06 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on May 26, 2011, 12:19:45 PM
Quote from: Flick on May 26, 2011, 12:13:57 PM
Tom: (on the show being called "too local") "Should I do the show on the astral plane?"

One of the funniest things ever uttered.

And what's more, local is "IN" right now, yes?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on May 26, 2011, 03:12:29 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on May 26, 2011, 01:21:06 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on May 26, 2011, 12:19:45 PM
Quote from: Flick on May 26, 2011, 12:13:57 PM
Tom: (on the show being called "too local") "Should I do the show on the astral plane?"

One of the funniest things ever uttered.

And what's more, local is "IN" right now, yes?

Hence the proliferation of 100 Mile Podcasts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on May 26, 2011, 03:33:28 PM
What on Earth is Tom imitating at the end of the new Best Show Intro?  George Lopez slipping on a banana peel?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on May 26, 2011, 03:34:07 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on May 25, 2011, 09:02:29 AM
Quote from: YearRoundSteve on May 25, 2011, 06:17:18 AM
- new show audio collage intro! love it!

Oh hell, out of the mix. And apparently I got heave ho'd too. (Wait. Heave hoe'd?)

Oh well, I had a good run, and it's not like I'm going anywhere just cause my powers are diminished. We'll just call them the sunset years.

You'll be back, Dave. 
I was fortunate to be in the opening montage for way longer than I should have been, and having Mike's "Don't you know I'm loco?" more than makes up for getting booted.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 26, 2011, 04:33:05 PM
1000 fights was a pretty iconic moment, though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on May 26, 2011, 07:13:56 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on May 26, 2011, 03:33:28 PM
What on Earth is Tom imitating at the end of the new Best Show Intro?  George Lopez slipping on a banana peel?

Mister Moonlight...... Kazoo music.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 26, 2011, 08:56:19 PM
Woodsy and The Leader back to back?  Can Tor and Gord be far behind?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on May 26, 2011, 10:22:38 PM
is "i made mayonnaise" in the new intro? i didn't hear it, but it's gonna take several months for that one to sink in. would be awesome if it was tho.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 26, 2011, 11:05:35 PM
I'm listening a little over two months behind the rest of you, and it's like an awesome time warp.  I get to hear the funny stuff from Tuesday night's episode a few weeks from now and remember you all laughing about it.

Right now I've just been laughing with my headphones on in a bagel shop, probably everyone there thinks I'm crazy. 

I don't care; no offense to the other very funny people who call the show, but Todd Barry is probably the funniest standup comedian working these days, and his comedy is perfect for the Best Show.  I met him briefly after a show in Chapel Hill, and he was a nice guy, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mark b on May 27, 2011, 12:46:20 AM
OMG
IDK if Spike reliezes it or not... but,
baked ziti jones is anti comedy at its best
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Johnny Sprockets on May 27, 2011, 07:20:03 AM
I having a baked ziti jones now.  why is dinner 10 hours away:(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on May 27, 2011, 11:45:13 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on May 26, 2011, 08:56:19 PM
Woodsy and The Leader back to back?  Can Tor and Gord be far behind?
Don't forget Capt. Jack and Jimmy Blue...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 27, 2011, 12:28:00 PM
Quote from: effecT on May 27, 2011, 11:45:13 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on May 26, 2011, 08:56:19 PM
Woodsy and The Leader back to back?  Can Tor and Gord be far behind?
Don't forget Capt. Jack and Jimmy Blue...

Didn't Captain Jack call a couple of months ago?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 27, 2011, 12:47:10 PM
Stevie Blue, responsible for one of my favorite threads on this board.  Search for "Hasbro."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 27, 2011, 01:23:48 PM
Quote from: amiright?? on May 26, 2011, 03:12:29 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on May 26, 2011, 01:21:06 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on May 26, 2011, 12:19:45 PM
Quote from: Flick on May 26, 2011, 12:13:57 PM
Tom: (on the show being called "too local") "Should I do the show on the astral plane?"

One of the funniest things ever uttered.

And what's more, local is "IN" right now, yes?

Hence the proliferation of 100 Mile Podcasts.

Yeah, iTunes is adding geolocation functionality I hear.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on May 27, 2011, 01:24:11 PM
AV Club finally wised up and put the Best Show at the top of their "Best" list in their weekly Podcast article -- http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-week-of-may-1925,56689/ (http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-week-of-may-1925,56689/). They also somehow refrained from mentioning Carollo's hour and a half of avuncular hate speech this week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 27, 2011, 01:25:39 PM
Quote from: mark b on May 27, 2011, 12:46:20 AM
OMG
IDK if Spike reliezes it or not... but,
baked ziti jones is anti comedy at its best

Gems like 'Baked Ziti Jones' are the reason I actually hope Spike never goes away.

Also a fan of the '...for those of you who are new to this show...' introductions.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on May 27, 2011, 01:56:28 PM
Quote from: Kormod on May 27, 2011, 01:24:11 PM
AV Club finally wised up and put the Best Show at the top of their "Best" list in their weekly Podcast article -- http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-week-of-may-1925,56689/ (http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-week-of-may-1925,56689/). They also somehow refrained from mentioning Carollo's hour and a half of avuncular hate speech this week.

The Audio and Video Club hasn't featured the show proper in their weekly pod roundup before, only Gems. This will give the AV enthusiasts ample opportunity to express their supposed love for The Best Show while still s-hitting on the Gems podcast - it's a win-win, really.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on May 27, 2011, 02:43:17 PM
omg i got stevie blue's name wrong
excuse me mr. blue in case you are reading this
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on May 27, 2011, 05:40:53 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on May 27, 2011, 12:28:00 PM
Quote from: effecT on May 27, 2011, 11:45:13 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on May 26, 2011, 08:56:19 PM
Woodsy and The Leader back to back?  Can Tor and Gord be far behind?
Don't forget Capt. Jack and Jimmy Blue...

Didn't Captain Jack call a couple of months ago?

Yes indeed. Tom called him "Captain Jerk" and promptly hung up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on May 28, 2011, 05:49:58 PM
Ted Leo as "Baskets Ball Bully #2":
"Hey c'mon stupid he said pass ya the ball"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on May 28, 2011, 07:27:13 PM
from that AV Club's comments section, made anonymous for obvious reasons

Quote
"Carolla is that rarest of breeds...someone with a lot of somewhat unenlightened views who actually has a brilliant sense of humor."

GAH STAB ME EYES OUT NO NO NO NO OFF THIS PLANET NOW!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 28, 2011, 08:28:10 PM
Quote from: mackro on May 28, 2011, 07:27:13 PM
from that AV Club's comments section, made anonymous for obvious reasons

Quote
"Carolla is that rarest of breeds...someone with a lot of somewhat unenlightened views who actually has a brilliant sense of humor."

GAH STAB ME EYES OUT NO NO NO NO OFF THIS PLANET NOW!

Google search on brilliant Carolla ?

About 4,530,000 results

It's a depraved world.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on May 29, 2011, 03:51:40 AM
Quote from: Slapdash on May 27, 2011, 05:40:53 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on May 27, 2011, 12:28:00 PM
Quote from: effecT on May 27, 2011, 11:45:13 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on May 26, 2011, 08:56:19 PM
Woodsy and The Leader back to back?  Can Tor and Gord be far behind?
Don't forget Capt. Jack and Jimmy Blue...

Didn't Captain Jack call a couple of months ago?

Yes indeed. Tom called him "Captain Jerk" and promptly hung up.

Well then I am counting on the kids from Goshen to come through or the Hasu- and Anti-Hasu-kid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 29, 2011, 06:34:07 AM
Kid Kansas.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on May 29, 2011, 08:15:15 AM
Quote from: Sarah on May 29, 2011, 06:34:07 AM
Kid Kansas.
Was Kid Kansas also the in the group of guys who rang up and sang "Good Vibrations" ?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on May 29, 2011, 09:54:42 AM
Perhaps some members of STRO.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 31, 2011, 10:28:06 AM
Quote from: Sarah on May 29, 2011, 06:34:07 AM
Kid Kansas.


He didn't really come back, did he?

His turn (not as Kid Kansas) in accusing Tom of "Indie Payola" was an all-time show highlight, followed as it was by Nils from Matador's call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on May 31, 2011, 10:46:18 AM
He hasn't come back as far as I know.  I just wish he would.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ioguie on May 31, 2011, 12:14:20 PM
re: publicity -- something along the lines of "the only way for me to get more ink is to put tattoos all over my body."  with the lead-in being a person who got press from being tattooed.  i done guffawed.  set-up, double-meaning, completion: guffaw.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Brandon0476 on May 31, 2011, 02:16:04 PM
I loved the questions Tom was suggesting for Spike to ask John Wesley Shipp and Spike completely missing the intent: "Did you hear that noise outside?", "What was that movie you were watching? I could see the picture but couldn't hear anything.", "What was that you had for dinner? It looked good."

I also loved the little song Tom did in the intro.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on June 01, 2011, 02:46:12 AM
a fantastic episode, but am I wrong in that "dont stop me now" was excluded?  threw me off man! that song gets me pumped
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on June 01, 2011, 09:20:37 AM
I'll fess up: I rolled my eyes when I heard that Marc Maron was going to be the guest last night. I am not a fan of his. That's not to say that he's not a talented stand-up, since he is. And I like WTF just as much as everyone else. But I skip over his rants and just get to the interviews, although I think a lot of times he can be a bully on his own show.

I thought the stuff w/ Seder wasn't really anything interesting. I was really dubious about the show after that part and was paying a lot more attention to the basketball game.

But by the end of the show, I actually came away with a greater appreciation for Marc Maron and also found him to be really likable. Tom really did an AWESOME job interviewing him for the entire show -- it was completely different than any other episode and it really reshaped Maron in my mind. The stuff with them talking about Groupon made me legitimately laugh out loud, since I have no idea what the hell it is either but my wife's pretty obsessed with it.

The stuff with Mike at the end was also great and surreal. I'm really itching to go to Massa's at some point.

It also really made me appreciate Tom even more than I currently do. Professionally, I'm a journalist and one thing I've learned is that the best interviews are just conversations that you record (with the interviewee just steering things in a certain direction.) There are a bunch of people who are superb at this: Neil Strauss, Terry Gross, Howard Stern, Jesse Thorne, etc. Tom showed last night that he has that same gift and, if he just did an interview show, it'd be terrific.

So, Tom, kudos -- you did a great job doing something completely different than usual.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on June 01, 2011, 11:12:10 AM
It was a fantastic interview and conversation, but if we're all being honest, Tom still wouldn't make it onto the Top Three Interviewers list. Or Top Ten. He'd be a solid #11, though.

1. Marc Maron
2. Carson Daly (current version of Last Call, he's been freed up by the format change)
3. Jesse Thorpe (only when not being held back by co-hosts)
4. The Late Morton Downey, Jr.
5. Terri Gross
6. Byron Allen
7. Stuttering John Melendez (when he was a field reporter, before moving to conquer the world of announcing)
8. George Lopez (would easily be #1 if he chose to do it, but is equally committed to his duties as America's #1 party host at the moment)
9. John Salley
10. Danny Bonaduce (infomercial talk show format only; he got Master Tsai to really open up)
11. Tom Scharpling

Similarly, both Tom and Maron wouldn't make the Top Three comedians list (both behind Louis CK, Zach Galifianakis and Anderson Cooper at minimum).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 01, 2011, 11:20:07 AM
No "Mean" Gene Okerlund?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on June 01, 2011, 12:35:23 PM
What about Leykis?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 01, 2011, 01:03:34 PM
Don't forget Katie Couric, with all the trappin' and backstabbin' and questionin' and whatnot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dudep on June 01, 2011, 01:58:00 PM
Amadeus seems like a good guy, but that was a heckuva GOMP.

"I like to think that it's like a secret club that you and I have."

*click*
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ericluxury on June 01, 2011, 04:38:25 PM
When I saw the New York Magazine article online and saw the illustration, I instinctively felt bad for Tom. If you look at his website though, he isn't very flattering with any of his illustrations. 
This is his take on Obama:
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uo_K8Txj5fc/STw4w3pLH0I/AAAAAAAAAHk/fU2KPcQIdJI/s400/obama+copy.jpg)
or Meryl Streep in Doubt (not her prettiest role, but this is still cruel)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uo_K8Txj5fc/STy4lv4IWMI/AAAAAAAAAHs/FPTn80-ePxs/s400/doubt+copy1.jpg)
Madonna
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uo_K8Txj5fc/SrGeVf7yjmI/AAAAAAAAANg/U3wZrs0Jlt4/s400/madonna.jpg)
Clearly this guy is talented, but if I was an art director of a magazine, he wouldn't be my choice unless the point of the article was a hit piece.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Nate K on June 01, 2011, 04:55:41 PM
Sooooo many good ones.

Two small moments that I loved, though:

When Tom called Kevin Smith a "lunkhead." Perfect word.

And when he hung up on that kid from the sci-fi club without saying a word (first call of the night?). The kid suggested that he and Tom had their own secret club, and the transition from that kid's statement of "secret club" right into "'FMU you're on the air" was perfect.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on June 01, 2011, 05:46:15 PM
I loved last night's show so so much. My two favorite things intertwined.  All they needed to do was add a live set by thee oh sees, a pint of ice cream, and a kitty and my head woulda exploded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChipSuey on June 01, 2011, 05:49:00 PM
This was one of my favorite shows so far.  I felt like I should have been taking notes, but I didn't, so figuring out favorite moments will have to wait for a second listen.  But the Mike and Marc conversation at the end was wonderfully twisted (could you imagine a WTF w/ AP Mike?) and the vibe between Tom and Marc was just great the whole way through.
I'm not super familiar with Sam Seder's stuff, so I just felt lost by all the talk about being bigfooted.  I do wish he had worked that in at least ten or twenty more times though.

Also, always nice to hear from Jen Kirkman.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on June 01, 2011, 07:42:34 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 01, 2011, 12:35:23 PM
What about Leykis?

"You're no bathing beauty."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 01, 2011, 08:57:32 PM
Sad to hear Dave From Knoxville is not on the revised revised show opening theme.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on June 01, 2011, 09:20:29 PM
- "that parrot doesnt even want to be in America." - Tom
- hearing Mike laugh hysterically when Tom calls Kevin Smith a "Lunkhead"
- i really could listen to Tom and Marc Maron talk comedy all day.
- my internet cut out half way through but i was saved by the WFMU iphone app. whew!

this really was a good one. i'd like to hear Tom and Marc together more often
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on June 01, 2011, 09:23:23 PM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on June 01, 2011, 08:57:32 PM
Sad to hear Dave From Knoxville is not on the revised revised show opening theme.

I heard him in last night's opening.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 01, 2011, 09:41:10 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 01, 2011, 09:23:23 PM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on June 01, 2011, 08:57:32 PM
Sad to hear Dave From Knoxville is not on the revised revised show opening theme.

I heard him in last night's opening.

I came into the live show after 9:30, and haven't heard the podcast version yet, but was told by my fellow Southern Gent Jason that I am in this one. Apparently there are going to be multiple intros that rotate, or perhaps one will "win out".

Hey, whetever happens, the Best Show gave me something to become enthused about right when it happened to me, and I have met friends and had moments I would never have guessed possible, so everything from here on is gravy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on June 01, 2011, 10:33:38 PM
The final GOMP of the night was the best moment.

Caller: "Hey Tom!, I don't want to take any time away from you and Marc Maron!"
Tom: "ok then" *hangs up*
Marc: *laugh* "OK, Tom, when you do that to them, what do they say?"
Tom: "I dunno. Sometimes they say it's an honor to be hung up. Sometimes they get upset. I dunno."

..you could detect the grin in the last quote, even though I'm seriously paraphrasing it. But I liked how relaxed Marc was able to get Tom on his own show. Certainly a rarer occasion.

Another different great moment personally for me was Jen Kirkman. I'd be happy if she called on any show, but this one? I didn't expect Marc to get all excited and ask her how the Seattle show last Saturday was. I was one of the FOTS at her show. Was Jen really nervous about that show for any reason? because she killed it that night. Either way, Jen gave a love shout-out to the Seattle FOTs, which I didn't expect, and I blushed from afar.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on June 02, 2011, 02:08:12 AM
I thought Maron and Tom had great chemistry! That was a quick three hours!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on June 02, 2011, 09:36:56 AM
Quote from: ChipSuey on June 01, 2011, 05:49:00 PM
But the Mike and Marc conversation at the end was wonderfully twisted (could you imagine a WTF w/ AP Mike?)
I think Maron or anyone getting Mike to really open up would need to have the score from the USS Indianapolis scene from Jaws played under it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: heliumsocket on June 03, 2011, 03:55:47 AM
OMG, a WTF w/ AP Mike would be make me ROFL.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 03, 2011, 05:56:24 AM
Quote from: heliumsocket on June 03, 2011, 03:55:47 AM
OMG, a WTF w/ AP Mike would be make me ROFL.

How about a WT4L?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on June 03, 2011, 08:35:59 AM
Hate to complain about things, but why isn't the podcast of this week's show up yet?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChipSuey on June 03, 2011, 11:43:42 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 03, 2011, 05:56:24 AM
Quote from: heliumsocket on June 03, 2011, 03:55:47 AM
OMG, a WTF w/ AP Mike would be make me ROFL.

How about a WT4L?

DONTUNOIMLOKO? W/AP MIKE!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 03, 2011, 01:54:41 PM
Three weeks back, but

Tom: You've never met John Wesley Schipp?

Spike: Oh, no no no no no

Tom: Why don't you just go the Red Lobster he works at?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: break on June 03, 2011, 03:13:37 PM
From a few weeks ago, Tom's discussion of the outlet under the hand dryer.  This brought to mind the unfortunate arrangement in the bathroom of my office.  Picture the trajectory of any loose water as you move your wet hands from the sink to the paper towels.  This terrifies me. 

(http://i56.tinypic.com/snl2k1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Keith Whitener on June 03, 2011, 05:30:47 PM
Can you turn the outlet off with one of those buttons? I suggest some outlet covers if you're so nervous. I would love it if you bought them but then someone took them out!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on June 03, 2011, 08:33:17 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on June 03, 2011, 08:35:59 AM
Hate to complain about things, but why isn't the podcast of this week's show up yet?

OK, it was posted mere minutes after I posted that. I had it downloaded by the time I headed to work so all was good. And it was a great show. I knew Marc was gonna be on, but didn't know he'd be on for almost the whole three hours. Sorry Dave from Knoxville, but Tom yelling at you for not including him on your list of great interviewers was hillarious.

I do kinda disagree with Tom about the Bobby Slayton WTF? episode. His suggesting his daughter as a guest was a bit much, but overall I enjoyed him even though I can't say I'm a huge fan of his comedy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on June 04, 2011, 01:55:59 PM
Listening to the podcast now. My absolute favorite moment so far: Marc Maron making a Robocop reference during the discussion of Joe Rogan.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on June 04, 2011, 05:51:46 PM
The debunking of Joe Rogan was great.
Also: "Bigfootin'"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on June 04, 2011, 10:07:35 PM
By the way, I might be stupid, but how genuine was the Sam Seder call? It didn't quite feel like a bit, but it seemed an odd time and place for a professional broadcaster to air his dirty laundry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on June 04, 2011, 10:44:26 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on June 04, 2011, 10:07:35 PM
By the way, I might be stupid, but how genuine was the Sam Seder call? It didn't quite feel like a bit, but it seemed an odd time and place for a professional broadcaster to air his dirty laundry.

Totally a bit, and in the same vein as the semi-regular calls he used to make to the show 5-6 years ago.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on June 05, 2011, 08:28:46 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 04, 2011, 10:44:26 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on June 04, 2011, 10:07:35 PM
By the way, I might be stupid, but how genuine was the Sam Seder call? It didn't quite feel like a bit, but it seemed an odd time and place for a professional broadcaster to air his dirty laundry.

Totally a bit, and in the same vein as the semi-regular calls he used to make to the show 5-6 years ago.

Sam Seder is just a spectacular comedian. I would like to see him do comedy again, but he has made his choice...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on June 05, 2011, 03:45:15 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 04, 2011, 10:44:26 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on June 04, 2011, 10:07:35 PM
By the way, I might be stupid, but how genuine was the Sam Seder call? It didn't quite feel like a bit, but it seemed an odd time and place for a professional broadcaster to air his dirty laundry.

Totally a bit, and in the same vein as the semi-regular calls he used to make to the show 5-6 years ago.

OK, I wasn't listening then and I'm pretty unfamilair with the guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 05, 2011, 03:51:48 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on June 05, 2011, 03:45:15 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 04, 2011, 10:44:26 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on June 04, 2011, 10:07:35 PM
By the way, I might be stupid, but how genuine was the Sam Seder call? It didn't quite feel like a bit, but it seemed an odd time and place for a professional broadcaster to air his dirty laundry.

Totally a bit, and in the same vein as the semi-regular calls he used to make to the show 5-6 years ago.

OK, I wasn't listening then and I'm pretty unfamilair with the guy.


Bit or not im not into listening to people argue for 20 minutes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on June 06, 2011, 07:12:52 AM
I liked Marc Maron's Todd Barry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on June 06, 2011, 11:22:43 AM
Quote from: Sarah on June 06, 2011, 07:12:52 AM
I liked Marc Maron's Todd Barry.

I knew we could find some common ground.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 06, 2011, 11:27:58 AM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on June 06, 2011, 11:22:43 AM
Quote from: Sarah on June 06, 2011, 07:12:52 AM
I liked Marc Maron's Todd Barry.

I knew we could find some common ground.

Maron's kind of a snob about doing impressions, but he's actually not a bad mimic on the rare occasion when he does such things.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 06, 2011, 11:57:18 AM
The Marc Maron interview was amazing.  But as for the hardest laugh of the night for me:

Tom: "You sound more robotic than usual."
James: "I'll take that as a compliment."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 06, 2011, 12:15:56 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on June 06, 2011, 11:27:58 AM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on June 06, 2011, 11:22:43 AM
Quote from: Sarah on June 06, 2011, 07:12:52 AM
I liked Marc Maron's Todd Barry.

I knew we could find some common ground.

Maron's kind of a snob about doing impressions, but he's actually not a bad mimic on the rare occasion when he does such things.

It was kind of a 'flash impression', and yes, a good one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on June 06, 2011, 04:03:38 PM
It suddenly occurred to me this morning in response to Mike's question that the subject of suicide has been broached on the show before.  I specifically remember Tom at one point mentioning it briefly in relation to the being put in prison. I believe this was on a recent show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on June 06, 2011, 05:35:23 PM
July 23, 2002: A Very Sad Tom Asks The Listeners To Cheer Him Up Or He'll Kill Himself. And They Don't! Tune In To Hear Tom's Death!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 06, 2011, 05:40:10 PM
That was before my tenure, before I began bringing the sunshine every week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 07, 2011, 09:30:16 PM
"Rick Sanitarium" was pretty good.  It gets 1,670 Google hits, but that isn't awful.  Someday, Spike will come up with a parody name that no one has ever thought of before.  On that day, the universe will crawl up its own asshole and disappear.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on June 08, 2011, 12:53:08 AM
It's nice to get an update on how the cast of Troll 2 is doing.  I'm tying a yellow ribbon around my vcr.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on June 08, 2011, 12:55:28 AM
I've said it before but I'll say it again: feel better, Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on June 08, 2011, 08:55:22 AM
Wow, the podcast was available this morning!  Thanks to any/all responsible for getting it up a day or so early-- a nice surprise!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 08, 2011, 10:32:52 AM
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KsBZx07sXE&feature=related#)

Also, Zach asking Tom to TXT him his 400+ page script for his Switcheroo movie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 08, 2011, 02:38:40 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 08, 2011, 10:32:52 AM
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KsBZx07sXE&feature=related#)

Also, Zach asking Tom to TXT him his 400+ page script for his Switcheroo movie.


That computer simulation's got people talking.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 08, 2011, 02:42:54 PM
Tom "Are we done here Spike ... anything else?"

Spike: "Ahhh no, I'm just going to be running for pr ..."

[CLICK]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on June 08, 2011, 02:50:25 PM
I saw a 2D presentation of Cave Of Forgotten Dreams last week. It wasn't blurry, so I don't know what Zach saw. Also, I didn't think there was much that would have been enhanced by 3D, but then 3D leaves me underwhelmed anyway.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on June 08, 2011, 03:25:27 PM
Quote from: JBillington on June 08, 2011, 02:50:25 PM
I saw a 2D presentation of Cave Of Forgotten Dreams last week. It wasn't blurry, so I don't know what Zach saw. Also, I didn't think there was much that would have been enhanced by 3D, but then 3D leaves me underwhelmed anyway.

I saw it too. It wasn't blurry but It did look like it was filmed using basic  HD personal cams which I can understand because of the limited space.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 08, 2011, 03:30:49 PM
Robotic James is slowly becoming one of my favorite callers.  The Grim Reaper saying "Don't you know I'm loco" is a pretty great dream-vision.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 08, 2011, 03:47:46 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 08, 2011, 03:30:49 PM
Robotic James is slowly becoming one of my favorite callers.  The Grim Reaper saying "Don't you know I'm loco" is a pretty great dream-vision.

I also like that he's kinda made of teflon - like Spike, but in a totally different way. He sorta loves and absorbs all of Tom's teasing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on June 08, 2011, 04:10:51 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on June 08, 2011, 03:47:46 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 08, 2011, 03:30:49 PM
Robotic James is slowly becoming one of my favorite callers.  The Grim Reaper saying "Don't you know I'm loco" is a pretty great dream-vision.

I also like that he's kinda made of teflon - like Spike, but in a totally different way. He sorta loves and absorbs all of Tom's teasing.
He may also literally be coated in teflon, to protect his CPU from corrosive damage.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 08, 2011, 04:12:06 PM
The one guy who kept pausing for stretches made me think he kept re-buffering. Lots of cyborg callers these days.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on June 08, 2011, 05:12:03 PM
I've hung out with Billy Bush. He's a good dude as far as I can tell.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on June 08, 2011, 05:44:31 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 08, 2011, 04:12:06 PM
The one guy who kept pausing for stretches made me think he kept re-buffering. Lots of cyborg callers these days.

I liked that too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 08, 2011, 06:11:32 PM
The "Jazz Jokes" clip was great!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 08, 2011, 06:23:24 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 08, 2011, 04:12:06 PM
The one guy who kept pausing for stretches made me think he kept re-buffering. Lots of cyborg callers these days.

I think a robocall company is using the Best Show to keep it's robots in shape for the upcoming election season.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fish on June 08, 2011, 06:24:07 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 07, 2011, 09:30:16 PM
"Rick Sanitarium" was pretty good.  It gets 1,670 Google hits, but that isn't awful.  Someday, Spike will come up with a parody name that no one has ever thought of before.  On that day, the universe will crawl up its own asshole and disappear.

I don't think anyone's ever said Baked Ziti Jones before, and we're still here.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fish on June 08, 2011, 06:25:26 PM
Quote from: fish on June 08, 2011, 06:24:07 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 07, 2011, 09:30:16 PM
"Rick Sanitarium" was pretty good.  It gets 1,670 Google hits, but that isn't awful.  Someday, Spike will come up with a parody name that no one has ever thought of before.  On that day, the universe will crawl up its own asshole and disappear.

I don't think anyone's ever said Baked Ziti Jones before, and we're still here.

I stand corrected: http://www.abctales.com/node/524463 (http://www.abctales.com/node/524463)
From 2004 apparently
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on June 08, 2011, 08:29:45 PM
Quote from: fish on June 08, 2011, 06:25:26 PM
Quote from: fish on June 08, 2011, 06:24:07 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 07, 2011, 09:30:16 PM
"Rick Sanitarium" was pretty good.  It gets 1,670 Google hits, but that isn't awful.  Someday, Spike will come up with a parody name that no one has ever thought of before.  On that day, the universe will crawl up its own asshole and disappear.

I don't think anyone's ever said Baked Ziti Jones before, and we're still here.

I stand corrected: http://www.abctales.com/node/524463 (http://www.abctales.com/node/524463)
From 2004 apparently
"IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT
THE NERD IS ONLY POPULAR AS A FIGURE OF FUN, NOT AS A PERSON IN HIS OWN
RIGHT. HE SHOULD BE LAUGHED AT AND NOT LAUGHED WITH, AT ALL
TIMES."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 08, 2011, 10:14:55 PM
Zach G, The Notebook, and eight quarts of oil.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 09, 2011, 12:29:39 AM
Quote from: fish on June 08, 2011, 06:25:26 PM
Quote from: fish on June 08, 2011, 06:24:07 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 07, 2011, 09:30:16 PM
"Rick Sanitarium" was pretty good.  It gets 1,670 Google hits, but that isn't awful.  Someday, Spike will come up with a parody name that no one has ever thought of before.  On that day, the universe will crawl up its own asshole and disappear.

I don't think anyone's ever said Baked Ziti Jones before, and we're still here.

I stand corrected: http://www.abctales.com/node/524463 (http://www.abctales.com/node/524463)
From 2004 apparently

Hmm.  Now that you've got me checking myself, I am honor bound to report that apparently no one has ever said "David Spayed and Neutered"--or at least written it on the Internet--before:

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22David%20Spayed%20and%20Neutered%22&pc=conduit&form=CONBDF&ptag=A435D7A49339E4A288AF&conlogo=CT2504091 (http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22David%20Spayed%20and%20Neutered%22&pc=conduit&form=CONBDF&ptag=A435D7A49339E4A288AF&conlogo=CT2504091)

So I will do a Camping and posit that on the day Spike delivered that one, the universe decided to crawl up its own asshole, but that the actual crawl will begin five months thereafter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on June 09, 2011, 09:52:23 AM
Keep in mind that there is evidence - on this very site - that Spike had introduced "Baked Ziti Jones" to the world as early as August 2005. Does anyone have time to go back the 8/23/05 show to confirm its appearance? If true, its significance at the time would have been eclipsed by Tom's impending move to Sirius.

Of course, if Spike was using it in 2005, the link from 2004 that fish posted above now raises the question of who the true inventor of "Baked Ziti Jones" is. Would you care to comment on this potentially shocking controversy, Spike?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: peterenlucha on June 09, 2011, 08:28:45 PM
I've just started listening to this episode but the Tom Waits fan stammering at Tom's derision of Tom Waits is one of best caller moments since that guy talked about making mayonnaise sometime back in December or January.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fish on June 10, 2011, 12:58:28 AM
Quote from: Wes on June 09, 2011, 09:52:23 AM
Keep in mind that there is evidence - on this very site - that Spike had introduced "Baked Ziti Jones" to the world as early as August 2005. Does anyone have time to go back the 8/23/05 show to confirm its appearance? If true, its significance at the time would have been eclipsed by Tom's impending move to Sirius.

Of course, if Spike was using it in 2005, the link from 2004 that fish posted above now raises the question of who the true inventor of "Baked Ziti Jones" is. Would you care to comment on this potentially shocking controversy, Spike?

I think we may be on to something here.  That link, by the way... yeesh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 10, 2011, 04:28:34 PM
I fell asleep & missed the last half hour or so - I am only now getting back to listen to it. I love that Steve Lambert called in! That story was awesome too -

I checked out his stuff when he donated one of his signs to give away to the highest pledger, and if you haven't seen what he does, you should totally go to his site right now!

http://visitsteve.com/ (http://visitsteve.com/)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 11, 2011, 08:43:22 AM
Anybody know what the songs he played at the end of the show were?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on June 11, 2011, 09:40:43 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on June 11, 2011, 08:43:22 AM
Anybody know what the songs he played at the end of the show were?

Well, sir, you are in luck: http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7990.0.html (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7990.0.html)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on June 11, 2011, 12:10:26 PM
The one-two punch of Steve Lambert's great call and Green Bay's answer to Todd Barry, also named Steve, was pretty nice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on June 12, 2011, 10:58:52 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on June 08, 2011, 10:14:55 PM
Zach G, The Notebook, and eight quarts of oil.
And it lasted for the whole of  "Dude-Date".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 12, 2011, 11:01:13 AM
Quote from: woodandiron on June 11, 2011, 09:40:43 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on June 11, 2011, 08:43:22 AM
Anybody know what the songs he played at the end of the show were?

Well, sir, you are in luck: http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7990.0.html (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7990.0.html)


Nice! Thanks i wish he would add the song playlist on the wfmu website like the other djs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on June 14, 2011, 07:13:13 PM
"Pure emotion in motion." As soon as the warden said this I knew it was from an 80s song. I haven't thought about that song since I was a young child.

http://youtu.be/uVXy7AsjvL4 (http://youtu.be/uVXy7AsjvL4)

The idea of Chris "Big Steve" Wilson starring as Charles Manson in a Hustler Films Entertainment musical.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on June 14, 2011, 11:54:25 PM
BRAIN BLUBBER!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on June 15, 2011, 01:37:51 AM
Tom's story about the "cool" shop teacher was terrifying. As someone mentioned in the chat, it was reminiscent of an episode of Errol Morris's First Person called "Highest IQ" -- Morris interviews a guy who was disappointed with his initial run in high school and decided to "redo" it over and over again at different high schools under various fake names and Fonzie-esque personae. He did this until he was about 28, supporting himself by working as an adult dancer at night. The episode's floating around on YouTube if anyone's interested.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 15, 2011, 09:20:39 AM
Quote from: Kormod on June 15, 2011, 01:37:51 AM
Tom's story about the "cool" shop teacher was terrifying. As someone mentioned in the chat, it was reminiscent of an episode of Errol Morris's First Person called "Highest IQ" -- Morris interviews a guy who was disappointed with his initial run in high school and decided to "redo" it over and over again at different high schools under various fake names and Fonzie-esque personae. He did this until he was about 28, supporting himself by working as an adult dancer at night. The episode's floating around on YouTube if anyone's interested.

I think you're confused. I'm pretty sure that was an episode of "Faces of Massa's Tavern."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on June 15, 2011, 10:56:59 AM
I loved tom's impersonations of both Adam Sandler and Owen Wilson. Makes me really want to hear his "Roadhouse" treatment on any of their films.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on June 15, 2011, 11:08:27 AM
Damn, Best show car graphics! Brilliant! Too bad car wraps cost a chunk of change
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on June 15, 2011, 05:05:30 PM
Loved the excited, high-energy caller who was heave-hoed after a quiet and breathy "Ohhh Woooowww." Reminded me a little of the times when Wurster characters would end their calls with "Yeeeeeessssss!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on June 15, 2011, 05:21:20 PM
The Sons of Anarchy gang putting on the new Oneida album at the clubhouse.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 16, 2011, 10:11:22 AM
Greggulator, what's with all the hate?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that James on June 16, 2011, 10:53:19 AM
I haven't made it through the whole podcast yet, but during the part I HAVE heard, I kept expecting Gene Simmons to call in and defend Lebron for describing Heat fans' lives as pathetic and joyless. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on June 16, 2011, 11:08:19 AM
Quote from: amiright?? on June 16, 2011, 10:11:22 AM
Greggulator, what's with all the hate?

I gave a lot of love to Colbert and to my brother! Seriously -- I have a ton of friends who ride the Montclair train line and see him quite a bit. I can't stress enough how many people I know have run into him and said he could not be a more gracious person (on the train and at Applegate Farms, the local ice cream joint). He also teaches Sunday School at one of the local church's in Montclair and gives a lot of time to local charities but does it super understated and doesn't make a big deal.

And obviously I support all of my brother's endeavors but he justifiably has earned the reputation of one of the nicest guys in comedy. He did a show where he brought in a kid from Toledo and did a tribute to him. It was one of the best things ever -- I (and a lot of other people) are still really good friends with this kid.

As far as hate -- I just have such a distaste for Rivers Cuomo after watching this thing on Direct TV. Those first two =W= albums mean more to me than anything else ever recorded and perfectly capture the way I felt about everything from the ages of 16 - 21. I also love the Green Album and a decent amount of later material. But ALL he did on this stupid show was talk about the state of the music industry. He's nothing more than a businessman fronting as a musician.

If that topic comes up again, I would suggest the following people for best/worst:

BEST:: Knute, the late German polar bear sensation whose brief life touched an entire world.
WORST: Kat Cora, the female Guy Fieri.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on June 16, 2011, 04:35:26 PM
Just to clarify something for me: is Steve Albini Steve from Chicago or is Steve from Chicago just someone who works at Albini's studio?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on June 16, 2011, 04:43:57 PM
The latter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on June 16, 2011, 04:53:41 PM
Quote from: NJL on June 16, 2011, 04:43:57 PM
The latter.

Thanks!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on June 16, 2011, 07:04:16 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on June 16, 2011, 11:08:19 AM
Quote from: amiright?? on June 16, 2011, 10:11:22 AM
Greggulator, what's with all the hate?


As far as hate -- I just have such a distaste for Rivers Cuomo after watching this thing on Direct TV. Those first two =W= albums mean more to me than anything else ever recorded and perfectly capture the way I felt about everything from the ages of 16 - 21. I also love the Green Album and a decent amount of later material. But ALL he did on this stupid show was talk about the state of the music industry. He's nothing more than a businessman fronting as a musician.


Yeah, Rivers is mostly business in this vid (Apologies if already posted):

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaaHevyxvvA#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 16, 2011, 10:35:46 PM
I read somewhere Cuomo came up with some formula/algorithm thingy for writing songs. Much like Irving Cohen of SCTV fame, only never a C, a bouncy C to be found.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on June 17, 2011, 09:12:17 AM
What was with all the jock talk? JOCKS, JOCKS JOCKS, JOCKS!!!!      >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on June 17, 2011, 09:43:14 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on June 16, 2011, 11:08:19 AM
Quote from: amiright?? on June 16, 2011, 10:11:22 AM
Greggulator, what's with all the hate?

As far as hate -- I just have such a distaste for Rivers Cuomo after watching this thing on Direct TV. Those first two =W= albums mean more to me than anything else ever recorded and perfectly capture the way I felt about everything from the ages of 16 - 21. I also love the Green Album and a decent amount of later material. But ALL he did on this stupid show was talk about the state of the music industry. He's nothing more than a businessman fronting as a musician.

I've certainly hated musicians for much less. But I don't think it's distasteful for a musician to be knowledgeable and concerned about the state of the music industry. Especially somebody like Cuomo, whose career began in the era when a top-selling musician could still make money from record sales.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on June 17, 2011, 10:10:11 AM
Why the dislike for Patricia Heating of 'RAYMOND'?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 17, 2011, 10:16:02 AM
Heating for Heaton? Spike, you've finally come up with a parody name that escapes me entirely.

Anyway, she's one of the forced-birth brigade, opposes stem cell research, flapped her gums during the Terry Schiavo affair, etc. I don't know what other people hold against her.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on June 17, 2011, 10:30:28 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 17, 2011, 10:16:02 AM
Heating for Heaton? Spike, you've finally come up with a parody name that escapes me entirely.

Anyway, she's one of the forced-birth brigade, opposes stem cell research, flapped her gums during the Terry Schiavo affair, etc. I don't know what other people hold against her.
And then there is this:
Patricia Heaton Fails at Math - Funny - Who Wants to be a Millionaire www.tynicomontgomery.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn_OhPKBjB0#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on June 17, 2011, 03:07:00 PM
I loved the excited guy! Ohhhh wooooooow. And "Can you tell me more about that?!" Tee'd up too well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on June 17, 2011, 03:57:36 PM
I love Paul McCartney, but I don't see how anyone could deny that he comes across as a bit of a dick in Let It Be, especially the first section. Lennon, it's true, is being deliberately ignorant and awkward, and George clearly doesn't want to do the project at all, so I suppose it could be argued that Macca is pissed off because he's the only one holding it together, but he still come across quite dislikeable.

I totally agree with Tom about McCartney II though, that was a childhood favourite (my dad has most of the Macca/Wings albums on vinyl, and they were among the only albums my mum would let him put on when I was little), and it is truly crazy, especially compared to Lennon's domestic bliss phase.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on June 17, 2011, 04:14:59 PM
Daniel Ash hated the show.

(http://s11.allstarpics.net/images/orig/l/s/lszf2ia193bqqb1.jpg)

Remember me, I was in Bauhaus!  You know, that band from the movie with the song about Bela Lugosi?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on June 17, 2011, 04:25:34 PM
I might have missed this but what is the complaint against Katherine Heigl--she seems likable enough.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 17, 2011, 07:21:06 PM
I think she went on a thing where she said the writers on her show really sucked and that was holding her back at one point.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: peterenlucha on June 17, 2011, 07:25:26 PM
Wow, that's the least annoyed I've ever been by watching Regis Philbin.

There's something about horrible people that make even really obnoxious people seem OK.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on June 18, 2011, 02:13:51 AM
Quote from: redmedicine on June 17, 2011, 04:14:59 PM
Daniel Ash hated the show.

(http://s11.allstarpics.net/images/orig/l/s/lszf2ia193bqqb1.jpg)

Remember me, I was in Bauhaus!  You know, that band from the movie with the song about Bela Lugosi?

I'm still laughing over this, btw.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on June 18, 2011, 03:09:11 PM
Daniel Ash IS a nice guy!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on June 18, 2011, 09:31:05 PM
My Katherine Hiegl hate comes from Knocked Up. She ripped Judd and those guys afterwards and said the movie was completely sexist. I heard Seth Rogan on Stern talk about this, and he said that she never said anything about this when they were filming the movie and the set was really loose and anyone could have suggested anything at any time.

She might have a point but she just seems completely whiny. It's not like she (and probably about 5 different manager/agent types) didn't read the script when she signed up to do the film and it's not like she didn't make $X million from it, either.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Yannick on June 19, 2011, 01:37:10 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on June 18, 2011, 09:31:05 PM
My Katherine Hiegl hate comes from Knocked Up. She ripped Judd and those guys afterwards and said the movie was completely sexist. I heard Seth Rogan on Stern talk about this, and he said that she never said anything about this when they were filming the movie and the set was really loose and anyone could have suggested anything at any time.

She might have a point but she just seems completely whiny. It's not like she (and probably about 5 different manager/agent types) didn't read the script when she signed up to do the film and it's not like she didn't make $X million from it, either.

Rogan also mentionned it seemed weird to him that she thought Knocked Up was sexist but somehow she didnt have a problem doing terrible joke scenes with vibrating undies in The Ugly Truth. I mean that movie has to be more sexist than anything in Knocked Up, for sure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on June 20, 2011, 10:31:06 PM
For my money, the bit of Tom talking about the nurse training video was about as funny as anything he has done in a long time...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 21, 2011, 09:32:59 AM
WONDER PETS!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on June 21, 2011, 10:42:50 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 21, 2011, 09:32:59 AM
WONDER PETS!

Tom's quiet "It's charming" after mentioning Wonder Pets cracked me up for some reason.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 21, 2011, 10:47:31 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on June 21, 2011, 10:42:50 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 21, 2011, 09:32:59 AM
WONDER PETS!

Tom's quiet "It's charming" after mentioning Wonder Pets cracked me up for some reason.

Same here....because that is how I describe it to everyone.  My kids are now way above the target market age, but they can't get enough.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on June 21, 2011, 11:40:21 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 21, 2011, 10:47:31 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on June 21, 2011, 10:42:50 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 21, 2011, 09:32:59 AM
WONDER PETS!

Tom's quiet "It's charming" after mentioning Wonder Pets cracked me up for some reason.

Same here....because that is how I describe it to everyone.  My kids are now way above the target market age, but they can't get enough.

I'm so glad I wasn't the only one to enjoy this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on June 21, 2011, 12:42:07 PM
"Get lost!"

"ok!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on June 21, 2011, 01:53:18 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 21, 2011, 10:47:31 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on June 21, 2011, 10:42:50 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 21, 2011, 09:32:59 AM
WONDER PETS!

Tom's quiet "It's charming" after mentioning Wonder Pets cracked me up for some reason.

Same here....because that is how I describe it to everyone.  My kids are now way above the target market age, but they can't get enough.

Is this the place to discuss my love of the Rat Pack episode? or should I take that to the Wonder Pets Season 3 Recap thread?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on June 21, 2011, 02:20:34 PM
Quote from: scratchbomb on June 21, 2011, 01:53:18 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 21, 2011, 10:47:31 AM
Quote from: scratchbomb on June 21, 2011, 10:42:50 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on June 21, 2011, 09:32:59 AM
WONDER PETS!

Tom's quiet "It's charming" after mentioning Wonder Pets cracked me up for some reason.

Same here....because that is how I describe it to everyone.  My kids are now way above the target market age, but they can't get enough.

Is this the place to discuss my love of the Rat Pack episode? or should I take that to the Wonder Pets Season 3 Recap thread?

(this is serious)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: FrankFromWeehawken on June 21, 2011, 09:58:07 PM
For the record I swear I was not complaining about the amount.  I was saying it wondering if anyone else experienced this or if my Post Office is up to something. 

I have full faith in all postage paid.

Anyone offended please accept my apologies.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on June 22, 2011, 12:21:06 AM
The shop class guy getting heave-ho'd. The "turn on a dime in the middle of a pleasant conversation" heave-ho is one of my absolute favorite things.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on June 22, 2011, 04:29:14 PM
J. Mascis' autograph
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on June 22, 2011, 04:31:47 PM
"The E-street Band was nothing if not headwear friendly."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 22, 2011, 04:41:13 PM
Loved Tom's story of the belligerent lone adult at "Return of the Jedi". The idea of a theater full of unsupervised kids monotonically chanting "A long time ago in a Galaxy far far away" is hilarious to me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on June 22, 2011, 05:41:29 PM
Best:
- "Like Tucker Max. He's an author. Do you like fine literature?" - Tom.   This killed me.
- Tom doing "Glenn"s inner monologue about Return of the Jedi had me rolling.
- "short arms and long pockets going on up there." - Tom.
- any time Damian Abraham calls in, it's the best
- Tom saying "You watch this, You WATCH this, you...jerk!" then laughing at himself.
- The flawless Ace Frehley impression Tom did "It's not working, maybe it's the battery."
- that Richard Edson store bit had me laughing so hard and embarrassing myself in public as i listened. loved every second of it. i literally often think of what he's up to now.

This was a great one.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on June 22, 2011, 05:53:40 PM
"Couple of bad, weird, aggressive apples. Weird, angry apples…"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 23, 2011, 12:37:52 AM
Sound collage of Tom cutting people off.

Coco: "They're not all locked up."

Also, I always enjoy hearing Sarah from Brooklyn's calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on June 23, 2011, 12:32:58 PM
Sarah Smile from Brooklyn? I wonder if she knows Mary Anne from Brooklyn?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on June 23, 2011, 01:04:45 PM
Anyone driving behind me must have noticed my car veering wildly when Tom did the 'Shuuuuuutttt Uuuuuuuuuuuupppppp!' anecdote.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 23, 2011, 09:17:38 PM
Well, I'm just getting very silly alone in my studio here but I laughed really hard at the "Tinkerbell never came back" sequence
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on June 24, 2011, 06:44:33 AM
I enjoyed Tom's bit after the first caller failed, him hypothetically telling his grand kids about it. "Pop-pop called the Best Show in June 2011 and flamed out in the worst way."

That was gold. Especially as at the start that call seemed like it might have potential before going down the tubes.

Tipping:
Also, in countries other than the USA it is not unusual to not tip everybody, like the guy from NZ said. In the UK, food service and taxis is a yes, bellboys (who are rare anyway) and the like not so much. And Tom may be disappointed to hear it, but 10% is about the average. 15% is generous (and my baseline) and Tom's level of tipping would be almost unheard of. This is because (as the NZ guy said) people get paid a better wage here and tips are totally untaxed and hence more valuable (unlike the USA.) I don't believe this makes us, as a country, cheap. It's just the locally accepted way of things. That said, I will tip more than 15% for exceptional service and/or food quality.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on June 24, 2011, 09:37:14 AM
Yeah, tipping waiters and barstaff is generally considered more of a bonus in the UK, not part of what people are expected to live on. Barstaff normally get a couple of coins rather than a fixed percentage.

Apparently in China and Japan nobody tips at all, and they regard it very strange that people would pay more than the stated amount. Or so I have read. I've never been there.

If I was in the US, I'd tip everyone. I remember the delivery guy in 'I am Charlotte Simmons' begging for tips as that was all he got. I guess if you tip all the time, you automatically add the tip amount to the price.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on June 24, 2011, 10:15:41 AM
Quote from: JBillington on June 24, 2011, 09:37:14 AM


I just realised that you are probably the closest FOT to me, geographically! Huzzah! Lancashire FOTs unite!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on June 24, 2011, 04:01:13 PM
Count Dracula Presents For Your Eyes Only
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on June 24, 2011, 04:24:03 PM
"Did I just accuse that guy of representing Hannah-Barbara?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JimmyNoodles on June 25, 2011, 08:31:06 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on June 22, 2011, 04:41:13 PM
Loved Tom's story of the belligerent lone adult at "Return of the Jedi". The idea of a theater full of unsupervised kids monotonically chanting "A long time ago in a Galaxy far far away" is hilarious to me.

Also, Jason talking about the adult getting nervous during the scene with the Ewoks, that was hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Litiot on June 26, 2011, 02:59:46 AM
pop-pop called the best show...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on June 27, 2011, 04:08:00 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 23, 2011, 09:17:38 PM
Well, I'm just getting very silly alone in my studio here but I laughed really hard at the "Tinkerbell never came back" sequence

It would have been wonderfull if Peter Pan had just looked at the audience and screamed  "you assholes didn't clap loudly enough! And now Tinkerbelle is DEAD! You're a bunch of bastards" then the curtain falls ending the play...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 28, 2011, 11:51:26 PM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/39/83176133_d15bfd4705_o.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on June 28, 2011, 11:59:23 PM
Clark sounded alarmingly Ben Kharakh-like during tonight's call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pierre on June 29, 2011, 12:01:54 AM
hearing liquid sloshing, and then julie disclosing they were drinking beer.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 29, 2011, 12:09:11 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 28, 2011, 11:59:23 PM
Clark sounded alarmingly Ben Kharakh-like during tonight's call.

What if he ate Ben and gained his strength, Kraven the Hunter style?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on June 29, 2011, 12:55:39 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 29, 2011, 12:09:11 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 28, 2011, 11:59:23 PM
Clark sounded alarmingly Ben Kharakh-like during tonight's call.

What if he ate Ben and gained his strength, Kraven the Hunter style?

I think it's more of a Borg thing.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on June 29, 2011, 08:15:38 AM
'De Callers, De Callers!"

For some reason, I never saw Fantasy Island when it was on originally. I saw it for the first time a couple of years ago, and the episode I saw was possibly the weirdest prime-time show I have ever seen.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 29, 2011, 10:36:05 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 28, 2011, 11:59:23 PM
Clark sounded alarmingly Ben Kharakh-like during tonight's call.

Like, Venison Stew Clark?  All the old, er, heroes are returning.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on June 29, 2011, 10:39:58 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 29, 2011, 12:09:11 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 28, 2011, 11:59:23 PM
Clark sounded alarmingly Ben Kharakh-like during tonight's call.

What if he ate Ben and gained his strength, Kraven the Hunter style?
The taste tester becomes the taste tested!

Clark's previous call happened on the sixth anniversary of 9/11. His return happened on the 18th anniversary of GG Allin's passing. The man knows how to pick his spots, though he may have been upstaged by Farol Amadeus for call of the night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 29, 2011, 10:57:44 AM
Quote from: Wes on June 29, 2011, 10:39:58 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 29, 2011, 12:09:11 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on June 28, 2011, 11:59:23 PM
Clark sounded alarmingly Ben Kharakh-like during tonight's call.

What if he ate Ben and gained his strength, Kraven the Hunter style?
The taste tester becomes the taste tested!

Clark's previous call happened on the sixth anniversary of 9/11. His return happened on the 18th anniversary of GG Allin's passing. The man knows how to pick his spots, though he may have been upstaged by Farol Amadeus for call of the night.


I can't wait to hear it several weeks from now!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mahgeetah on June 29, 2011, 11:33:47 AM
"You think they're going to build a fake highway? What is this, The Matrix?"

Mrs. Amadeus... wow. "Maybe you should love him more."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on June 29, 2011, 12:37:48 PM
I lost it hearing Tom's beat-style "Glutton" ad-lib.

Pretty much made my day.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on June 29, 2011, 12:40:52 PM
Tom's intro to the show was absolute fantastic.

"Pull over there! There's a Sabarro's!"

Kevin Smith's Bong Repair, followed by Fred MacMurray talk...

I couldn't listen live last night save for about 5 minutes. The first 25-minutes or so is LEGEND.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on June 29, 2011, 01:15:31 PM
Does anyone know the identity of the extremely famous political pundit that called in last night? Some in the chat were saying it was Anderson Cooper, but Cooper's late-night shirtless jogging schedule would have most likely prevented him from calling in. Also, the caller's truth-telling barbs seemed to lack a 360-degree perspective. I'm guessing it was either James Carville (who was also suggested in the chat) or Chris Matthews.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on June 29, 2011, 05:00:43 PM
The Italian pop music / piano recital of abbreviated classics / home repair symphony that accompanied Tom's dining experience was certainly the best.

I was impressed that Tom was able to turn a two year ban into an essay assignment / beatnik poetry reading pretty quickly. I'm excited to see how this plays out. No offense to him, but Amadeus does realize that you can enjoy the show just as much without calling in, right? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 29, 2011, 05:09:11 PM
"That's not a real guy. That sounds like a Doonesbury character represented by a paper clip or something".

--Julie Klausner's amazing response upon hearing the name "Bernard McGuirk".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JohnG on June 29, 2011, 07:39:55 PM
The young man writing the "Paul Is Not A Jerk" essay might want to include this in his bibliography! http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/28/lennon-was-a-closet-republican-assistant (http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/28/lennon-was-a-closet-republican-assistant)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on June 30, 2011, 01:28:35 AM
Glad to hear an update on the President Parker administration
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on June 30, 2011, 08:50:20 AM
I loved it when D Plop recognized Tom's part in their worktime exchange. "Yeh you have to keep up the whole 'Hey man, knock it off' act."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on June 30, 2011, 11:06:00 AM
Spike as Ignatius Reilly

BRILLIANT
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: moonshake on June 30, 2011, 12:27:10 PM
Quote from: Key Loser on June 30, 2011, 11:06:00 AM
Spike as Ignatius Reilly

BRILLIANT

I've always thought Zachary Brimstead was similar to, even inspired by, Ignatius Reilly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on June 30, 2011, 03:48:23 PM
I would have loved it if Tom and Julie had the characters in the Woody Allen film reacting to the noise from Transformers next door, Purple Rose of Cairo style.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on June 30, 2011, 05:13:07 PM
also: Microsoft Paper Clip joins the Tea Party

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on June 30, 2011, 06:34:08 PM
"Two rats holding a breadstick."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: break on June 30, 2011, 09:18:01 PM
Chris Christie inventing Thick Mints. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on July 01, 2011, 01:16:53 AM
I listened to the whole show but maybe I missed something - according to the avclub Podmass  'Thanks goodness that two of Scharpling’s favorite comedy pals call in this episode, because people like Amadeus are out there.  Despite his two-year ban from last week, the youngster still calls in and is forced to take on a writing assignment.'   That was Mrs. Amadeus who called in.  Did Amadeus call in and talk about the exact same things and I missed it?

And 'thanks goodness' doesn't seem grammatically correct. 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on July 01, 2011, 09:04:25 AM
When the power drill started sounding in Tom's restaurant story, I was in tears.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 02, 2011, 11:21:40 AM
Woody Allen's Seann William Scott vehicle: Spilt Milf
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amazingjourney on July 02, 2011, 01:22:48 PM
Mrs. Amadeus referred to her beloved as "Nick" a couple of times.

Did I miss something here-- didn't he claim and defend in his first call that Amadeus was his first name? Hard hitting investigative journalism going on here.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on July 02, 2011, 06:10:42 PM
Quote from: amazingjourney on July 02, 2011, 01:22:48 PM
Did I miss something here-- didn't he claim and defend in his first call that Amadeus was his first name?

I believe you're quite correct. Tom scoffed when Amadeus first called and he insisted that was his real name. Something about his mom performing the play or something, right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 02, 2011, 07:52:15 PM
Quote from: Rick in Salt Lake on July 02, 2011, 06:10:42 PM
Quote from: amazingjourney on July 02, 2011, 01:22:48 PM
Did I miss something here-- didn't he claim and defend in his first call that Amadeus was his first name?

I believe you're quite correct. Tom scoffed when Amadeus first called and he insisted that was his real name. Something about his mom performing the play or something, right?

To thicken this plot, I follow this dude on Twitter, and his handle leads me to believe that there's a "Nick" preceding the Amadeus as well.

I bet it's his middle name.

For shame.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on July 02, 2011, 10:13:26 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on June 29, 2011, 05:00:43 PM
The Italian pop music / piano recital of abbreviated classics / home repair symphony that accompanied Tom's dining experience was certainly the best.

I was impressed that Tom was able to turn a two year ban into an essay assignment / beatnik poetry reading pretty quickly. I'm excited to see how this plays out. No offense to him, but Amadeus does realize that you can enjoy the show just as much without calling in, right?

Maybe he thinks he's banned from listening? That maybe Tom has the ability to corrupt his computer so he can't even download the podcast?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 03, 2011, 08:21:17 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on July 02, 2011, 10:13:26 PM
Quote from: andrew in philadelphia on June 29, 2011, 05:00:43 PM
The Italian pop music / piano recital of abbreviated classics / home repair symphony that accompanied Tom's dining experience was certainly the best.

I was impressed that Tom was able to turn a two year ban into an essay assignment / beatnik poetry reading pretty quickly. I'm excited to see how this plays out. No offense to him, but Amadeus does realize that you can enjoy the show just as much without calling in, right?

Maybe he thinks he's banned from listening? That maybe Tom has the ability to corrupt his computer so he can't even download the podcast?

Are you suggesting he lacks that ability?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on July 03, 2011, 10:39:20 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 02, 2011, 07:52:15 PM
Quote from: Rick in Salt Lake on July 02, 2011, 06:10:42 PM
Quote from: amazingjourney on July 02, 2011, 01:22:48 PM
Did I miss something here-- didn't he claim and defend in his first call that Amadeus was his first name?

I believe you're quite correct. Tom scoffed when Amadeus first called and he insisted that was his real name. Something about his mom performing the play or something, right?

To thicken this plot, I follow this dude on Twitter, and his handle leads me to believe that there's a "Nick" preceding the Amadeus as well.

I bet it's his middle name.

For shame.

Even more suspiciously, he was formerly someone else.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 03, 2011, 11:24:27 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 02, 2011, 07:52:15 PM
Quote from: Rick in Salt Lake on July 02, 2011, 06:10:42 PM
Quote from: amazingjourney on July 02, 2011, 01:22:48 PM
Did I miss something here-- didn't he claim and defend in his first call that Amadeus was his first name?

I believe you're quite correct. Tom scoffed when Amadeus first called and he insisted that was his real name. Something about his mom performing the play or something, right?

To thicken this plot, I follow this dude on Twitter, and his handle leads me to believe that there's a "Nick" preceding the Amadeus as well.

I bet it's his middle name.

For shame.


Isn't Nickamadeus just as weird?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fish on July 03, 2011, 04:24:16 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 03, 2011, 11:24:27 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 02, 2011, 07:52:15 PM
Quote from: Rick in Salt Lake on July 02, 2011, 06:10:42 PM
Quote from: amazingjourney on July 02, 2011, 01:22:48 PM
Did I miss something here-- didn't he claim and defend in his first call that Amadeus was his first name?

I believe you're quite correct. Tom scoffed when Amadeus first called and he insisted that was his real name. Something about his mom performing the play or something, right?

To thicken this plot, I follow this dude on Twitter, and his handle leads me to believe that there's a "Nick" preceding the Amadeus as well.

I bet it's his middle name.

For shame.


Isn't Nickamadeus just as weird?

I'd say it's weirder.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on July 05, 2011, 05:59:59 PM
i liked the piano / drill / italian pop music and the midnight in paris / transformers collision.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on July 05, 2011, 08:49:30 PM
Quote from: Riley on July 05, 2011, 05:59:59 PM
i liked the piano / drill / italian pop music and the midnight in paris / transformers collision.
I like that the Italian song was a cover of Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 06, 2011, 12:54:21 AM
Tom's "Pawn Stars"/"Time Bandits" analysis.

Mrs. Amadeus' "eat" poem.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 06, 2011, 07:10:16 AM
Esther Rolle swimming in old films
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: zaxxon25 on July 06, 2011, 07:46:11 AM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on July 05, 2011, 08:49:30 PM
Quote from: Riley on July 05, 2011, 05:59:59 PM
i liked the piano / drill / italian pop music and the midnight in paris / transformers collision.
I like that the Italian song was a cover of Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over."
I had to sing along (in English, mind you)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChipSuey on July 06, 2011, 01:36:00 PM
Just hearing the Rocky theme on a wristwatch alarm (with the MegaBass option, of course) made me smile immediately. 
Hearing the Ziegler 4th of July tales is the best.

"Vintage Iggles tents."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on July 06, 2011, 05:20:54 PM
Best:
-the idea of Spike writing names for "Wacky Packages" was hilarious.
-"Die commenter, die. right? Right Mike? Die. go kill this commenter Mike. Go get 'em. Mike will track 'em down." - Tom
-the Mr. and Mrs. Amadeus essay and poem submissions were amazing.
-"How was your 4th? You whip any M80s at cops?" - Philly Boy Roy

another great one
 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on July 06, 2011, 05:40:58 PM
"Ferris Blubber's Day Off"   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on July 06, 2011, 09:19:34 PM
Big Steve up for the role of Charles Manson .
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 06, 2011, 09:20:44 PM
I'd really missed Roy. His whole call was a gem. I was listening to the show on an airplane, and I'm fairly sure I alarmed the people in my aisle during the story about Roy Jr's battery-skipping abilities.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on July 06, 2011, 09:31:53 PM
Quote from: zaxxon25 on July 06, 2011, 07:46:11 AM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on July 05, 2011, 08:49:30 PM
Quote from: Riley on July 05, 2011, 05:59:59 PM
i liked the piano / drill / italian pop music and the midnight in paris / transformers collision.
I like that the Italian song was a cover of Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over."
I had to sing along (in English, mind you)
That's one of my mom's favorite songs. She says it reminds her of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, whoever they are.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 07, 2011, 12:54:56 AM
I'm still a few weeks behind (and loving it).

I have to say that the guy with the Shaq conversation did a masterful job.  I've heard a lot of stuff like that, and this was top notch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on July 07, 2011, 06:05:19 AM
"They're very chewy. Some would say runny. I would say delicious."
-Philly Boy Roy
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Emerald Nightmare on July 07, 2011, 01:01:03 PM
I'll bet this was the hotel in Portland, OR: http://www.jupiterhotel.com/ (http://www.jupiterhotel.com/)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on July 07, 2011, 01:46:00 PM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on July 06, 2011, 09:31:53 PM
Quote from: zaxxon25 on July 06, 2011, 07:46:11 AM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on July 05, 2011, 08:49:30 PM
Quote from: Riley on July 05, 2011, 05:59:59 PM
i liked the piano / drill / italian pop music and the midnight in paris / transformers collision.
I like that the Italian song was a cover of Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over."
I had to sing along (in English, mind you)
That's one of my mom's favorite songs. She says it reminds her of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, whoever they are.

Don Johnson starred in the '80s TV show MIAMI VICE. Melanie Griffith, now married to Antonio Banderas, starred in numerous films, including WORKING GIRL in the '80s. Don is Melanie's ex-husband. Her mother is Tippi Hedren, who starred in the Hitchcock films THE BIRDS and MARNIE in the 1960s.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on July 07, 2011, 02:13:32 PM
MOI banned for two years? U-N-L-I-K-E-L-Y.  :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 07, 2011, 02:18:26 PM
Quote from: Spike on July 07, 2011, 02:13:32 PM
MOI banned for two years? U-N-L-I-K-E-L-Y.  :P :P :P :P

Is is unlikely because, later in the show, Tom upped it to 4 years.

I guess you weren't listening by then.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 07, 2011, 02:24:23 PM
For the love of God, not *two* "moi"s.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on July 07, 2011, 04:52:39 PM
the best opening caller
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on July 07, 2011, 05:12:45 PM
That Heave Ho with the accusation of racism was also one of the best ever. Does anyone remember which Heave Ho Tom said was one of the flimsiest recently? I forgot already.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 07, 2011, 05:14:49 PM
Quote from: Riley on July 07, 2011, 05:12:45 PM
Does anyone remember which Heave Ho Tom said was one of the flimsiest recently? I forgot already.

He accused a young man of being either Hanna or Barbara & shilling for the Flintstones when he mentioned he liked Flintstones' Brand Push-Ups.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on July 07, 2011, 05:38:29 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 07, 2011, 05:14:49 PM
Quote from: Riley on July 07, 2011, 05:12:45 PM
Does anyone remember which Heave Ho Tom said was one of the flimsiest recently? I forgot already.

He accused a young man of being either Hanna or Barbara & shilling for the Flintstones when he mentioned he liked Flintstones' Brand Push-Ups.

that was so great. thanks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 07, 2011, 06:34:13 PM
Quote from: Riley on July 07, 2011, 05:12:45 PM
That Heave Ho with the accusation of racism was also one of the best ever. Does anyone remember which Heave Ho Tom said was one of the flimsiest recently? I forgot already.

Haven't heard this week's show, but mine was sort of half-hearted.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan Telfer on July 08, 2011, 03:15:40 PM
Quote from: Emerald Nightmare on July 07, 2011, 01:01:03 PM
I'll bet this was the hotel in Portland, OR: http://www.jupiterhotel.com/ (http://www.jupiterhotel.com/)

I ate at the Doug Fir Lounge. Felt kind of Atlantis-y.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on July 08, 2011, 06:18:30 PM
I was digging the beat poetry
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: break on July 08, 2011, 07:38:20 PM
Tom's overview of Pawn Stars, I've probably seen every episode of that dumb show.    He did a good Old Man, but Rick's laugh is not quite as maniacal.  It is more of a devious snicker. 

Now i'll just be waiting for Tom's commentary on Storage Wars, i'm sure he could do a great Barry or Darrell impression. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 09, 2011, 06:12:44 AM
I thought Amadaus did a pretty good job on the Paul Mccartney essay considering that Mcartney did that racist out take "No Pakistanis" back in the day.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on July 09, 2011, 07:55:17 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on July 09, 2011, 06:12:44 AM
I thought Amadaus did a pretty good job on the Paul Mccartney essay considering that Mcartney did that racist out take "No Pakistanis" back in the day.

Yeah, because if there's one thing the Beatles were obviously down about, it's the people of the Indian subcontinent.

(http://www.tmsw.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Beatle-with-Maharishi1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on July 09, 2011, 10:46:25 PM
Quote from: JBillington on July 09, 2011, 07:55:17 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on July 09, 2011, 06:12:44 AM
I thought Amadaus did a pretty good job on the Paul Mccartney essay considering that Mcartney did that racist out take "No Pakistanis" back in the day.

Yeah, because if there's one thing the Beatles were obviously down about, it's the people of the Indian subcontinent.

(http://www.tmsw.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Beatle-with-Maharishi1.jpg)
    "When we were doing Let It Be, there were a couple of verses to Get Back which were actually not racist at all - they were anti-racist. There were a lot of stories in the newspapers then about Pakistanis crowding out flats - you know, living 16 to a room or whatever. So in one of the verses of Get Back, which we were making up on the set of Let It Be, one of the outtakes has something about 'too many Pakistanis living in a council flat' - that's the line. Which to me was actually talking out against overcrowding for Pakistanis... If there was any group that was not racist, it was the Beatles. I mean, all our favourite people were always black. We were kind of the first people to open international eyes, in a way, to Motown."

Paul McCartney
Rolling Stone, 1986
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 09, 2011, 11:01:25 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on July 09, 2011, 10:46:25 PM
Quote from: JBillington on July 09, 2011, 07:55:17 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on July 09, 2011, 06:12:44 AM
I thought Amadaus did a pretty good job on the Paul Mccartney essay considering that Mcartney did that racist out take "No Pakistanis" back in the day.

Yeah, because if there's one thing the Beatles were obviously down about, it's the people of the Indian subcontinent.

(http://www.tmsw.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Beatle-with-Maharishi1.jpg)
    "When we were doing Let It Be, there were a couple of verses to Get Back which were actually not racist at all - they were anti-racist. There were a lot of stories in the newspapers then about Pakistanis crowding out flats - you know, living 16 to a room or whatever. So in one of the verses of Get Back, which we were making up on the set of Let It Be, one of the outtakes has something about 'too many Pakistanis living in a council flat' - that's the line. Which to me was actually talking out against overcrowding for Pakistanis... If there was any group that was not racist, it was the Beatles. I mean, all our favourite people were always black. We were kind of the first people to open international eyes, in a way, to Motown."

Paul McCartney
Rolling Stone, 1986


Just look at them in that picture standing all around and laughing at the Indian man.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ojingeo on July 11, 2011, 02:43:04 AM
Alluded to already, but the comparison of Portland to Atlantis was BRILLIANT. Why I keep tuning in every week. I have wanted to move to Portland for several years now, and I knew that there was something with that place. It's Atlantis!!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 11, 2011, 09:59:16 AM
Quote from: JBillington on July 09, 2011, 07:55:17 AM
Quote from: Luther Blissett on July 09, 2011, 06:12:44 AM
I thought Amadaus did a pretty good job on the Paul Mccartney essay considering that Mcartney did that racist out take "No Pakistanis" back in the day.

Yeah, because if there's one thing the Beatles were obviously down about, it's the people of the Indian subcontinent.

(http://www.tmsw.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Beatle-with-Maharishi1.jpg)

'People of the Indian subcontinent' is about as homogenous a group as 'people of Earth', but I get your meaning.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 11, 2011, 10:00:20 AM
Quote from: meltmaster on July 11, 2011, 02:43:04 AM
Alluded to already, but the comparison of Portland to Atlantis was BRILLIANT. Why I keep tuning in every week. I have wanted to move to Portland for several years now, and I knew that there was something with that place. It's Atlantis!!!!

Personally, I was sold on Portlandia's claim that 'the dream of the 90s is alive in Portland'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on July 11, 2011, 02:24:44 PM
the beat poem was so amazing. i can't believe it. GLUTTONY!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on July 11, 2011, 03:28:21 PM
"The Curt Flood of eating contests." Wow.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on July 11, 2011, 03:35:10 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on July 11, 2011, 09:59:16 AM

'People of the Indian subcontinent' is about as homogenous a group as 'people of Earth', but I get your meaning.

Of course, I was just pointing out how ridiculous the idea of Macca being racist is. I know Luther was kidding anyhow, but the 'No Pakistanis' version of Get Back is so obviously a (not very good) satire of Powellite racial politics. Nobody ever mentions the 'No Puerto Ricans' line.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on July 11, 2011, 05:33:28 PM
Quote from: JBillington on July 11, 2011, 03:35:10 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on July 11, 2011, 09:59:16 AM

'People of the Indian subcontinent' is about as homogenous a group as 'people of Earth', but I get your meaning.

Of course, I was just pointing out how ridiculous the idea of Macca being racist is. I know Luther was kidding anyhow, but the 'No Pakistanis' version of Get Back is so obviously a (not very good) satire of Powellite racial politics. Nobody ever mentions the 'No Puerto Ricans' line.

Clearly there is a difference between saying it an d meaning it, but there's not always a difference in how it is accepted (by the press, by regular people). It's a hard call on these things because sometimes I do think things like this normalize those ideas given the right context. I'm much more offended by the indians logo of the other thread, but I wonder if that relativism matters.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 12, 2011, 09:38:17 AM
Quote from: JBillington on July 11, 2011, 03:35:10 PM
Of course, I was just pointing out how ridiculous the idea of Macca being racist is.



Confusing as it was at the time, George Allen saying "macaca" was clearly racist in some way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on July 12, 2011, 09:50:36 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 12, 2011, 09:38:17 AM
Quote from: JBillington on July 11, 2011, 03:35:10 PM
Of course, I was just pointing out how ridiculous the idea of Macca being racist is.



Confusing as it was at the time, George Allen saying "macaca" was clearly racist in some way.

Macca clearly bridged the gap between the races with Ebony and Ivory
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ojingeo on July 12, 2011, 10:08:18 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on July 11, 2011, 10:00:20 AM
Quote from: meltmaster on July 11, 2011, 02:43:04 AM
Alluded to already, but the comparison of Portland to Atlantis was BRILLIANT. Why I keep tuning in every week. I have wanted to move to Portland for several years now, and I knew that there was something with that place. It's Atlantis!!!!

Personally, I was sold on Portlandia's claim that 'the dream of the 90s is alive in Portland'.
No doubt that sweetens the deal! Watch out street trash! Portland here I come!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on July 12, 2011, 12:48:46 PM
So Spike has been allegedly banned until he reaches OLD AGE. Tom really wants him to appear on the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 12, 2011, 01:06:04 PM
Quote from: Key Loser on July 12, 2011, 09:50:36 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 12, 2011, 09:38:17 AM
Quote from: JBillington on July 11, 2011, 03:35:10 PM
Of course, I was just pointing out how ridiculous the idea of Macca being racist is.



Confusing as it was at the time, George Allen saying "macaca" was clearly racist in some way.

Macca clearly bridged the gap between the races with Ebony and Ivory

And while racism was wobbling on its feet, 'Say Say Say' delivered the death blow.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on July 12, 2011, 04:19:49 PM
Quote from: Spike on July 12, 2011, 12:48:46 PM
So Spike has been allegedly banned until he reaches OLD AGE. Tom really wants him to appear on the show.

DO IT!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on July 13, 2011, 06:13:30 AM
Froggy went a courtin' - Nuts in May (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTup9yo6T9M#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on July 13, 2011, 11:16:00 AM
FURST.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on July 13, 2011, 12:36:10 PM
Oh, god. The whole thing about Pete Seeger is one of the funniest things I've ever heard.

"'Froggy Went a-Courtin'?' That's the product of a sick mind!"

"If he had a hammer, he'd hand it to the handyman at Harvard and tell him to fix the radiator."

GOLD.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 13, 2011, 01:17:10 PM
I enjoyed David Rees's indigence when Tom was berating "Froggy Went a-Courtin" ... "Whuh ... That's a good song!!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Geatorette on July 13, 2011, 01:29:46 PM
During the Furst call: "BladderRunner"

Just caught it now, on the second listen.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 13, 2011, 01:41:28 PM
"So I just walked into the studio wearing a ski mask ... with a bandanna on it".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: VealCutlet on July 13, 2011, 01:43:00 PM
Furst, talking about the film "The Police", and it's sequel, "Sting".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on July 13, 2011, 04:23:14 PM
The guy who Tom asked if he had invented the phone he was using - the sound was really scary. Despite the noise, his voice was louder than Tom! It sounded like a wiretap recording that's been enhanced for use in a documentary film.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on July 13, 2011, 04:23:38 PM
Where's the other chat?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on July 13, 2011, 05:58:02 PM
Kevin Smith as Prefontaine was so funny. Just picturing him in a track uniform running competitively had me laughing so much.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on July 14, 2011, 10:42:31 AM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on July 13, 2011, 11:16:00 AM
FURST.

absolutely great
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChipSuey on July 14, 2011, 03:35:22 PM
The best was when I heard my wife's voice come over the speakers at the 700 Club, while chatting/listening to the show.  I had no idea she was going to call and give a shout out or anything, and I suddenly said "that sounds like my wife!".

She asked me a bunch of times how she did, and as far as I can tell she did fine.  Better than I'd probably do anyway. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on July 15, 2011, 09:16:46 AM
Tom's thought on how great it would be if Jeter's 3,000th hit came off of a line drive that hit the pitcher.

Tom trying to prompt the Philly audience to pants me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on July 15, 2011, 02:21:12 PM
Quote from: CSW on January 17, 2011, 10:13:34 AM
. Someone get Nick Offerman a Globe/Emmy/People's Choice award for his portrayal of Ron Swanson on Parks & Recreation please.

How on earth did this not happen?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 15, 2011, 03:50:41 PM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on April 20, 2011, 11:30:28 PM
How perfect the Alabamy plate has 'ZOO' in it. I nominate 'Monkey (with ID) in pink diaper from Alabama' for Love Hill.

A friend of mine here in Knoxville just posted the following Facebook update and picture: "Stopped at a red light this morning and my husband says, "Look!" And there's a monkey crawling out of a vehicle....cracked us up!!!"
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/gaughin/monkey.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 15, 2011, 04:05:52 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 15, 2011, 03:50:41 PM
A friend of mine here in Knoxville just posted the following Facebook update and picture: "Stopped at a red light this morning and my husband says, "Look!" And there's a monkey crawling out of a vehicle....cracked us up!!!"
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/gaughin/monkey.jpg)

Is there a bigger version of this picture? I want to see if I can get a positive ID on the monkey.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: break on July 15, 2011, 07:07:00 PM
Push Butt.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 15, 2011, 09:15:53 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 15, 2011, 04:05:52 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 15, 2011, 03:50:41 PM
A friend of mine here in Knoxville just posted the following Facebook update and picture: "Stopped at a red light this morning and my husband says, "Look!" And there's a monkey crawling out of a vehicle....cracked us up!!!"
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/gaughin/monkey.jpg)

Is there a bigger version of this picture? I want to see if I can get a positive ID on the monkey.

That's all I got.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 18, 2011, 11:50:13 AM
"Ho heave"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on July 19, 2011, 02:06:36 PM
"I was just trying to push up the fader with my axe handle"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: break on July 19, 2011, 08:11:56 PM
Larry Da Perv nailing Watergate to a "t", as long as it's the "t" in the word "stupid".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on July 19, 2011, 09:29:40 PM
JOHN WESLEY SHIPP'S 'BAD BOY' ROLES ON DAYTIME (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPJ5hQs9aio#ws)

An interesting vid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on July 19, 2011, 10:11:04 PM
STOP IT !! STOP IT !! ENOUGH OF DEREK JETER'S 3000th ENEMA !!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on July 19, 2011, 11:18:01 PM
Quote from: Spike on July 19, 2011, 10:11:04 PM
STOP IT !! STOP IT !! ENOUGH OF DEREK JETER'S 3000th ENEMA !!!!

Homophobe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on July 20, 2011, 03:00:53 AM
Quote from: Spike on July 19, 2011, 10:11:04 PM
STOP IT !! STOP IT !! ENOUGH OF DEREK JETER'S 3000th ENEMA !!!!

Ferret Eater/Generic Wifebeater/Derrick Leaker.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on July 20, 2011, 06:51:34 AM
"The guy at the pressing plant didn't say anything?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on July 20, 2011, 07:27:14 AM
Quote from: TheOnlyTimInChicago on July 19, 2011, 11:18:01 PM
Quote from: Spike on July 19, 2011, 10:11:04 PM
STOP IT !! STOP IT !! ENOUGH OF DEREK JETER'S 3000th ENEMA !!!!

Homophobe.

A homophobe? Are you kidding me? So, I guess if one does NOT find Mr. Jeter attractive, which I don't, they are considered homophobes?  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on July 20, 2011, 09:01:06 AM
Quote from: Kormod on July 20, 2011, 03:00:53 AM
Quote from: Spike on July 19, 2011, 10:11:04 PM
STOP IT !! STOP IT !! ENOUGH OF DEREK JETER'S 3000th ENEMA !!!!

Ferret Eater/Generic Wifebeater/Derrick Leaker.

Derek Cheater.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on July 20, 2011, 09:03:10 AM
Quote from: Spike on July 20, 2011, 07:27:14 AM
Quote from: TheOnlyTimInChicago on July 19, 2011, 11:18:01 PM
Quote from: Spike on July 19, 2011, 10:11:04 PM
STOP IT !! STOP IT !! ENOUGH OF DEREK JETER'S 3000th ENEMA !!!!

Homophobe.

A homophobe? Are you kidding me? So, I guess if one does NOT find Mr. Jeter attractive, which I don't, they are considered homophobes?  

Spike, you are many things but a homophobe is not one of them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 20, 2011, 09:26:11 AM
Tom talking about how he'd pretend the basketball was doughnut and the hoop was a cup of coffee and how he'd also pretend to dip the "doughnut" into the "coffee" and take a bite of it if he could dunk.

Mark Twain writing Chick Tracts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on July 20, 2011, 10:03:23 AM
I really enjoyed him GOMPing the guy from Staten Island.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on July 20, 2011, 10:36:06 AM
Tom + Roller Coasters + Throwing Up at WaWa(s) = A Great Story, Always <3
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on July 20, 2011, 11:16:36 AM
Captain Williamsburg
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on July 20, 2011, 11:56:14 AM
"Come at me Bro"- and "Tapout-T-Shirts.

On that note:
Paycheck: "I'm no Chuck Lidell..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on July 20, 2011, 12:17:11 PM
Quote from: Spike on July 20, 2011, 07:27:14 AM
Quote from: TheOnlyTimInChicago on July 19, 2011, 11:18:01 PM
Quote from: Spike on July 19, 2011, 10:11:04 PM
STOP IT !! STOP IT !! ENOUGH OF DEREK JETER'S 3000th ENEMA !!!!

Homophobe.

A homophobe? Are you kidding me? So, I guess if one does NOT find Mr. Jeter attractive, which I don't, they are considered homophobes?  

Jeterphobe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 20, 2011, 02:15:02 PM
Quote from: TheOnlyTimInChicago on July 20, 2011, 12:17:11 PM
Quote from: Spike on July 20, 2011, 07:27:14 AM
Quote from: TheOnlyTimInChicago on July 19, 2011, 11:18:01 PM
Quote from: Spike on July 19, 2011, 10:11:04 PM
STOP IT !! STOP IT !! ENOUGH OF DEREK JETER'S 3000th ENEMA !!!!

Homophobe.

A homophobe? Are you kidding me? So, I guess if one does NOT find Mr. Jeter attractive, which I don't, they are considered homophobes?  

Jeterphobe.

The way life really works-a-phobe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JRN on July 20, 2011, 02:25:45 PM
Tom as Wally Wackiman: "I hate you, Z-Man!"

Hilarious, and yet  :'(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on July 20, 2011, 02:48:52 PM
Tom's Harry Potter experience roughly mirrored mine. I got sick of everyone raving about the damn things and I read 2 chapters of the first book until I got sick of reading a book for young children. That was enough for me. I am aware that it's probably me who is in the wrong, and i have super-intelligent friends who have read every book multiple times, but the whole thing annoys me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MikefromHalifax on July 20, 2011, 05:09:55 PM
Quote from: Key Loser on July 20, 2011, 11:16:36 AM
Captain Williamsburg

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6002/5959198556_7578b342f0_b.jpg)

Didn't really add much to this on the phone, but I can draw.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 20, 2011, 05:17:52 PM
After reading the entire Harry Potter series with my daughter, my thoughts are:

- It is about 700% longer than it needs to be.

- Way too many crucial plot devices to track (horcruxes, wands, hallows, destroyers of horcruxes).  Each one subtracts from our level of interest in the others.  Whatever happened to "One ring to rule them all"?

- If you are going to write seven books in a series, you better make the whole world - and potentially other worlds - your palette. These books almost exclusively take place at Hogwarts and a few other settings in England.  Several thousand pages is more than enough space to go into great detail about a many places.[/li][/list]


That being said, they were not written for me, but for kids. So what do I know? Ask them.  My daughter loved them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on July 20, 2011, 05:20:48 PM
Quote from: MikefromHalifax on July 20, 2011, 05:09:55 PM
Quote from: Key Loser on July 20, 2011, 11:16:36 AM
Captain Williamsburg

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6002/5959198556_7578b342f0_b.jpg)

Didn't really add much to this on the phone, but I can draw.

Awesome!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 20, 2011, 05:38:36 PM
Quote from: MikefromHalifax on July 20, 2011, 05:09:55 PM
Quote from: Key Loser on July 20, 2011, 11:16:36 AM
Captain Williamsburg

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6002/5959198556_7578b342f0_b.jpg)

Didn't really add much to this on the phone, but I can draw.

Let's Kickstart this. Comic. Movie. Theme Park. I don't care.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MikefromHalifax on July 20, 2011, 05:43:11 PM
I'm picturing a park mascot that laughs at people's sunglasses.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on July 20, 2011, 06:03:46 PM
Tom's story about the creepy peeper was hilarious. What kind of person peeps on someone changing and also sells Jethro Tull jigsaw puzzles?  :o
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 20, 2011, 10:59:09 PM
It's ok for CW to have a Fixie, but his sidekick needs to have a Tall Bike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on July 21, 2011, 03:34:15 AM
That's awesome, Mike from Halifax!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on July 21, 2011, 03:35:32 AM
Viva Coogan
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on July 21, 2011, 04:57:22 AM
Wally impersonation was great. Dueling Wally Wackimans could be on the cards?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on July 21, 2011, 08:13:14 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 20, 2011, 05:17:52 PM
...
- Way too many crucial plot devices to track (horcruxes, wands, hallows, destroyers of horcruxes). 
...
- If you are going to write seven books in a series, you better make the whole world - and potentially other worlds - your palette...

I think the first point illustrates the difference between sci-fi/fantasy and other fiction. Those people care about the mcguffins.

The second point also explains why I find the films, which I was forced to watch by an ex-gf, so boring. The third one aside, they felt less like films, more like seasons of an extremely expensive BBC childrens drama set in a magic school.

But of course, I'm not complaining. Harry Potter is, as you say, not for us.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on July 21, 2011, 08:36:13 AM
Being peeped by a Seaside Heights boardwalk proprietor who admits this to you is one of the all-time biggest fears a person can have.

Any stories about vomiting at Wawa are welcomed, especially since anyone who has ever had access to a Wawa has thrown up behind one at some point in time. Tom's comments on the Wawa bag also ring true. Since I split my time nearly evenly between the non-Wawa North Jersey and the heart of Wawa country in Philly, I can testify -- people north of Great Adventure are absolutely fascinated when I talk about Wawa and can't believe I own a Hoagiefest T-Shirt. But in places that are Wawa-centric, I definitely feel like a total loser for wearing one, even though I do wear it quite a bit.

Also: Captain Williamsburg. MORE PLEASE!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on July 21, 2011, 09:22:58 AM
Mip Hameem? Am I spelling that right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 21, 2011, 09:29:21 AM
Quote from: Key Loser on July 21, 2011, 09:22:58 AM
Mip Hameem? Am I spelling that right?

Mit Hamine.

Bonaventure in Canada tweeted a link to their Bandcamp site: http://hitmachine.bandcamp.com/ (http://hitmachine.bandcamp.com/)

Evan "Funk" Davies tweeted a link to a video: Mit Hamine - "Bad Passerby" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4o8nY-9BdU#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on July 21, 2011, 09:34:31 AM
I like the dancing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 21, 2011, 12:42:20 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 20, 2011, 10:59:09 PM
It's ok for CW to have a Fixie, but his sidekick needs to have a Tall Bike.

Captain Williamsburg's sidekick should be a ferret named Don Dokken.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on July 21, 2011, 01:26:21 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 21, 2011, 09:29:21 AM
Quote from: Key Loser on July 21, 2011, 09:22:58 AM
Mip Hameem? Am I spelling that right?

Mit Hamine.

Bonaventure in Canada tweeted a link to their Bandcamp site: http://hitmachine.bandcamp.com/ (http://hitmachine.bandcamp.com/)

Evan "Funk" Davies tweeted a link to a video: Mit Hamine - "Bad Passerby" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4o8nY-9BdU#)

They're pretty much a Beat Happening tribute band.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on July 21, 2011, 03:10:37 PM
Tom doing Wally as controlled by LDP was a dream come true. The logical conclusion to this is a radio date with Geneva/Wally (as controlled by LDP).

Make it happen Tom!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 21, 2011, 03:15:47 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 21, 2011, 12:42:20 PM
Captain Williamsburg's sidekick should be a ferret named Don Dokken.

Genius.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on July 21, 2011, 04:21:46 PM
I know this is a really old reference, but I was looking for the old Donny Most record Tom played a few months ago and ended up on the Amazon page for the single. Based on the related items, it looks like the FOTs are the only ones buying it (because we all loved the Kids are all Right).

(http://i.imgur.com/qP0O2.png)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 21, 2011, 04:47:41 PM
I believe he prefers Donald now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on July 22, 2011, 01:59:43 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 21, 2011, 09:29:21 AM
Quote from: Key Loser on July 21, 2011, 09:22:58 AM
Mip Hameem? Am I spelling that right?

Mit Hamine.


I thought it was Mit Hachine. That would have at least been explainable.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on July 22, 2011, 07:41:49 PM
"I peeked over a little bit."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on July 22, 2011, 08:15:34 PM
Laurie From Miami: *Deadpan*meow.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amazingjourney on July 23, 2011, 12:43:25 AM
2 weeks ago, but I still can't stop laughing when i think of "i was just going to adjust the fader with my axe handle." I think it surprised and cracked Tom up in the moment, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on July 23, 2011, 10:22:40 AM
FYI: "Come at me, bro" is a popular internet meme. This might have been what the shirt was referencing: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/come-at-me-bro (http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/come-at-me-bro)

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/photos/images/original/000/123/471/comeatmeflash.jpg?1305433120)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on July 25, 2011, 05:12:09 PM
"You are a blight on your family."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on July 26, 2011, 11:19:19 PM
Jen Kirkman's response to Tom calling her a positive person.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 27, 2011, 12:08:37 AM
"Don't change your horses in midstream, unless your name is Mip Hamime"

I'm pretty sure Laurie said that. Unless it was Geneva.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 27, 2011, 12:45:34 AM
Doddy/Ernesto. That was a conversation for the ages.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on July 27, 2011, 12:55:48 AM
When the director of the movie about the comic store called in, was I hearing things or did Big Z say in the background "that's not really him"?  I really love the idea of that call being a fake.  The guy pretty much just "yes, and"ed stuff Big Z was saying.

Also, pitching "Cool School 92" to Ernesto was classic.  And maybe it's just because I know him from outside the show, but Noah from Bloomington/Ashland's flame-out was really entertaining.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on July 27, 2011, 11:27:19 AM
I will never get tired of "Spuds" Terkel. Never ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 27, 2011, 01:46:24 PM
Chris Christie twitter

"I wasn't done with that" #Lunch (http://twitter.com/#!/search?q=%23lunch)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on July 27, 2011, 06:10:05 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 27, 2011, 12:45:34 AM
Doddy/Ernesto. That was a conversation for the ages.

Conversation for the ages, indeed! Loved what Tom said towards the end: "Mike is also asking if he can have $30.00. Can you paypal him $30.00?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on July 27, 2011, 10:40:02 PM
Quote from: Boogdish on July 27, 2011, 12:55:48 AM
When the director of the movie about the comic store called in, was I hearing things or did Big Z say in the background "that's not really him"?

I think Big Z really did say that, but he was speaking to the director and telling him that Tom's version of Wally was "not really him." He was afraid the guy thought he was talking to Big Z as Wally.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on July 28, 2011, 12:33:22 PM
Quote from: Boogdish on July 20, 2011, 10:03:23 AM
I really enjoyed him GOMPing the guy from Staten Island.

All Staten Islanders must be GOMPED!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: SJK on July 28, 2011, 04:28:50 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 26, 2011, 11:19:19 PM
Jen Kirkman's response to Tom calling her a positive person.
I haven't been able to listen for several weeks, this was an outstanding show! Laurie and Geneva were in my humble opinion, top notch. Ernesto was amazing. There were too many moments to mention...that guy and his band name...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: High Rise Denudes on July 28, 2011, 10:59:57 PM
yeesh!  the story that "Big Z" tells drags on forever and is incredibly dull.  is this what passes for an exciting anecdote in this guy's life??

on the bright side, at least it's not being told in the grating puppet voice :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JRN on July 29, 2011, 12:07:32 AM
I liked Z-Man's call. But then I tend to enjoy anything Wackiman-related.

Tom cold-calling Laurie's dad is one of the most unexpected and hilarious things I have ever heard. That's got to be a Best Show instant classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 29, 2011, 11:02:31 AM
I found it interesting that two people (Laurie & Big Z) said "I'm not like Spike!" I think usually only one person says that per episode.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on July 29, 2011, 12:33:38 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 29, 2011, 11:02:31 AM
I found it interesting that two people (Laurie & Big Z) said "I'm not like Spike!" I think usually only one person says that per episode.
Thank goodness, Laurie will NEVER be like Spike. Spike is an original. NO SUBSTITUTES!!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on July 29, 2011, 01:22:44 PM
This show was a D+, but calling doddy made it a C-.

That shrill laughter from Lori was unbearable.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on July 29, 2011, 01:36:43 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on July 29, 2011, 01:22:44 PM
This show was a D+, but calling doddy made it a C-.

That shrill laughter from Lori was unbearable.

I would agree with you but it turned a corner when the director of Big Z's movie called and Tom gave it to him for not sending him an advanced DVR followed by his treatment of the guy from Mit Hamine. A last minute turn around

The Doddy call was surreal.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on July 29, 2011, 01:38:55 PM
Quote from: put_it_away on July 27, 2011, 10:40:02 PM
Quote from: Boogdish on July 27, 2011, 12:55:48 AM
When the director of the movie about the comic store called in, was I hearing things or did Big Z say in the background "that's not really him"?

I think Big Z really did say that, but he was speaking to the director and telling him that Tom's version of Wally was "not really him." He was afraid the guy thought he was talking to Big Z as Wally.
Tom's Wally is uncanny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 29, 2011, 02:04:48 PM
This is now officially the most controversial episode of the Best Show since the early days.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 29, 2011, 02:24:16 PM
I get a lot of enjoyment from Laurie's laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on July 29, 2011, 03:06:13 PM
I think this past show belongs in the hall of fame.

As has been mentioned, the Ernesto/Doddy call, Tom's Wally Wackiman impression, and the Southern Gentlemen's summit were all top shelf.

That said, James from Southeast PA made the show for me. "Just bag my groceries, son, or I'll beat the fudge outta you."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on July 29, 2011, 03:22:17 PM
Quote from: placeholder on July 29, 2011, 03:06:13 PM
I think this past show belongs in the hall of fame.

As has been mentioned, the Ernesto/Doddy call, Tom's Wally Wackiman impression, and the Southern Gentlemen's summit were all top shelf.

That said, James from Southeast PA made the show for me. "Just bag my groceries, son, or I'll beat the fudge outta you."
can we talk about how Bathroom Boy pronounces "show" as "sew". Done.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on July 29, 2011, 03:58:46 PM
Quote from: placeholder on July 29, 2011, 03:06:13 PM

That said, James from Southeast PA made the show for me. "Just bag my groceries, son, or I'll beat the fudge outta you."

YES

I'm pretty sure James from Southeast PA is my favorite caller.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: brendan! on July 29, 2011, 04:28:24 PM
Tom was a total bully this week. Every caller had to apologize for themselves. That Michael K story was even interesting.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on July 29, 2011, 05:51:16 PM
The A.V. Club better start digging into the coffers (http://www.avclub.com/articles/week-of-july-2127,59674/ (http://www.avclub.com/articles/week-of-july-2127,59674/)):

Quote
THE BEST
The Best Show On WFMU
An episode low on celebrity cameos (other than Jen Kirkman briefly calling in to laugh like Witchy Poo) might seem like an omen to some, but to those who have always pondered what the cult of callers are really all about on The Best Show, this is your chance to hear it percolate into mad laughter. Regular callers (and gratuitous gigglers) Laurie from Miami and Geneva the former protégé both make in-studio appearances, and their relentlessly positive vibes goad Tom Scharpling’s entertaining brutality toward callers into the red. Zach Caron of the tragically named band Mit Hamine calls in once again (Scharpling does him the favor of only insulting their name), and Laurie’s “Doddy” leads to highly amusing discussion of how obnoxiously wealthy Laurie’s family is and from where she gets her unsettling Mega Witchy Poo cackle. Zach Woliner, brother of emerging comedy raconteur Jason Woliner, calls in only to be completely humiliated both for his behavior at a friend’s Comic Con screening and his puppet’s creepy behavior toward women.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on July 29, 2011, 05:56:53 PM
The Doddy call was so legendary. Tom's recent thing about asking callers to get a parent to call in paid off big time. And Ernesto went with it and was an excellent sport.

The Laurie/Geneva laughing was simultaneously irritating and infectious.

The constant "What's that Mike?" was great. No mercy for anyone this week. I loved that Jen Kirkman (and possibly some others) just hung pre-emptively.

I feel like it's time for an on-air Mike anecdote soon.

The Big Z story was good and all but I'm not sure a lot of callers would last long enough to get through it all.

I love the constant AV Club Podmass baiting and that they are refusing to take the bait and mention it any reviews. (Also they like a lot of average/crappy podcasts)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 29, 2011, 06:38:33 PM
Quote from: brendan! on July 29, 2011, 04:28:24 PM
Tom was a total bully this week. Every caller had to apologize for themselves. That Michael K story was even interesting.

Did I have to apologize for myself?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hardweek on July 30, 2011, 12:24:34 AM
its the dumbest little thing, but Laurie getting berated for crinkling her chip bag killed me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 30, 2011, 04:27:53 PM
Man, that Mit Hamine guy is the most deserving punching bag in years.  From "Kinks" and "Rolling Stones" as examples of band names that are as bad as his own, to "All band names can be good" to making it a virtuethat nobody remembers how to pronounce "Mithamine"--what a punk-ass.

If Spike gave a damn about this kind of thing, he could refer to them as "Antihistamine."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 30, 2011, 04:30:44 PM
By the way, when Tom said "your daughter calls you Doddy," I think Ernesto had never heard this before and thought he meant she calls him "dotty."  That's what the "well, she's a good judge" thing was about.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on July 31, 2011, 04:40:52 AM
Did nobody else realize the importance of this episode?  Laurie penned a new old adage: "You never change your horse mid-stream, unless your band name's Mit Hamine."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on July 31, 2011, 05:49:59 AM
''Hey I wasn't done with that #lunch''
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Johnny Sprockets on July 31, 2011, 08:49:48 PM
Bring back Queen - 'Don't Stop Me Now'

Please Mr Fahrenheit
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spacepope on August 01, 2011, 02:24:03 AM
Jen Kirkman's cereal kids audition was very funny. I love how her voice in that video sounds a lot like her impression of her mother.



Favorite quote of the show "I know that Ed" - Geneva.  Because I know people in studio.

-Ed
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 01, 2011, 03:05:02 AM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on July 31, 2011, 04:40:52 AM
Did nobody else realize the importance of this episode?  Laurie penned a new old adage: "You never change your horse mid-stream, unless your band name's Mit Hamine."

FURST (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,3693.msg179450.html#msg179450)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 01, 2011, 03:08:58 AM
Quote from: Dan of Orange on July 31, 2011, 05:49:59 AM
''Hey I wasn't done with that #lunch''

Also FURST (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,3693.msg179506.html#msg179506), for what it's worth.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on August 01, 2011, 06:05:17 AM
I think the Z Man is great but that went on FOREVER.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: folkstarbob on August 01, 2011, 10:16:46 AM
Best = Doddy

Worst = Laurie's laugh ripping a whole in my new speakers.

THE BEST SHOW week after week!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on August 01, 2011, 02:59:35 PM
I thought that show was awesome. I really need to re-listen.

I have to defend Laurie.  Her laugh is piercing but she is a good sport about it.  Also, she's not a celebrity.  She's just a longtime fan who has become part of the fabric of the show.  I thought it was great to have her on.  And...that call to her dad was awesome. There were so many good parts to it but I lost it when he said something like "have we been on the air this whole time?" That made it almost Newbridgian.

Other highlights:
-On the Laurie/Geneva show, Laurie called out "GOMP! Heave ho!" It was like she was playing a game and needed to remember to call out the "right" code word.   That cracked me up.
-Any time Michael K of the Cynics calls. I know I am in the minority but I love how he gets under Tom's skin.
-Laurie or Geneva said something about Spike, then immediately apologized--Tom:  "Don't worry, he only listens to his calls."
-Agree 100% with Cavorting on Mit Amine.  Wow.
-I liked Big Z's call, too, which led to a great trifecta heave-ho (but I don't think Wally deserved it). The director telling Tom he maybe able to buy the documentary soon and Tom's reaction was awesome. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JRN on August 01, 2011, 03:16:09 PM
I think my favorite part of the Doddy call was Ernesto getting What's That Mike'd. But really, it's too hard to choose.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 01, 2011, 05:01:28 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on August 01, 2011, 03:05:02 AM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on July 31, 2011, 04:40:52 AM
Did nobody else realize the importance of this episode?  Laurie penned a new old adage: "You never change your horse mid-stream, unless your band name's Mit Hamine."

FURST (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,3693.msg179450.html#msg179450)

I concede. I like that we both have different names listed. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on August 01, 2011, 06:41:43 PM
Quote from: dutch on July 29, 2011, 03:22:17 PM
Quote from: placeholder on July 29, 2011, 03:06:13 PM
I think this past show belongs in the hall of fame.

As has been mentioned, the Ernesto/Doddy call, Tom's Wally Wackiman impression, and the Southern Gentlemen's summit were all top shelf.

That said, James from Southeast PA made the show for me. "Just bag my groceries, son, or I'll beat the fudge outta you."
can we talk about how Bathroom Boy pronounces "show" as "sew". Done.

This is one of my many favorite things about James from Southeast PA.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 01, 2011, 07:34:32 PM
Quote from: put_it_away on August 01, 2011, 06:41:43 PM
Quote from: dutch on July 29, 2011, 03:22:17 PM
Quote from: placeholder on July 29, 2011, 03:06:13 PM
I think this past show belongs in the hall of fame.

As has been mentioned, the Ernesto/Doddy call, Tom's Wally Wackiman impression, and the Southern Gentlemen's summit were all top shelf.

That said, James from Southeast PA made the show for me. "Just bag my groceries, son, or I'll beat the fudge outta you."
can we talk about how Bathroom Boy pronounces "show" as "sew". Done.

This is one of my many favorite things about James from Southeast PA.

It's nails on a chalkboard for me, but I still love Bathroom Boy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 01, 2011, 09:12:00 PM
So wait, is it "Mitt Hymen"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 02, 2011, 07:34:55 AM
It's beyond my technical capabilities, but someone should do an audio mix of Best Best Show Laughs, featuring Laurie, Geneva, Spike, Fredericks, Jen Kirkman from that last one, Paul F. Tompkins....Tom's done some good ones but maybe his appearances should be limited to mutters of "that laugh, I can't take it," etc.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 02, 2011, 09:52:41 PM
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1766394133084 (https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1766394133084)

Someone I adore singing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 02, 2011, 09:53:35 PM
Mit Hamine guy- a band name that can't be Google is a bad band name. OK, I could mispell the name as "Lead Zeppelin", but at least if I typed in "Lead Zeppelin band" I could find the band. I find that guy way more irritating than I should.

Overall I liked the show. Laurie's laugh was a bit much, but I can't hate on someone for having fun. Maybe Big Z's call went on for a but too long, but Tom berating the director for not sending him a DVD was worth it.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JimmyNoodles on August 03, 2011, 08:28:02 AM
Quote from: put_it_away on August 01, 2011, 06:41:43 PM
Quote from: dutch on July 29, 2011, 03:22:17 PM
Quote from: placeholder on July 29, 2011, 03:06:13 PM

can we talk about how Bathroom Boy pronounces "show" as "sew". Done.

This is one of my many favorite things about James from Southeast PA.

I thought I was imagining this because Tom never commented on it.  At first I assumed James was doing it as a prank, then I convinced myself it was all in my head because nobody else said anything, so thank you for easing my mind.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on August 03, 2011, 01:42:43 PM
Quote from: JimmyNoodles on August 03, 2011, 08:28:02 AM
Quote from: put_it_away on August 01, 2011, 06:41:43 PM
Quote from: dutch on July 29, 2011, 03:22:17 PM
Quote from: placeholder on July 29, 2011, 03:06:13 PM

can we talk about how Bathroom Boy pronounces "show" as "sew". Done.

This is one of my many favorite things about James from Southeast PA.

I thought I was imagining this because Tom never commented on it.  At first I assumed James was doing it as a prank, then I convinced myself it was all in my head because nobody else said anything, so thank you for easing my mind.
Tom wouldn't comment on it because Tom wouldn't make fun of someone who isn't a terrible person for a physical problem like a lisp.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JimmyNoodles on August 03, 2011, 02:22:55 PM
Quote from: dutch on August 03, 2011, 01:42:43 PM
Quote from: JimmyNoodles on August 03, 2011, 08:28:02 AM
Quote from: put_it_away on August 01, 2011, 06:41:43 PM
Quote from: dutch on July 29, 2011, 03:22:17 PM
Quote from: placeholder on July 29, 2011, 03:06:13 PM

can we talk about how Bathroom Boy pronounces "show" as "sew". Done.

This is one of my many favorite things about James from Southeast PA.

I thought I was imagining this because Tom never commented on it.  At first I assumed James was doing it as a prank, then I convinced myself it was all in my head because nobody else said anything, so thank you for easing my mind.
Tom wouldn't comment on it because Tom wouldn't make fun of someone who isn't a terrible person for a physical problem like a lisp.

Good point.  I was in no way trying to make fun of him, I didn't think it was a speech impediment because I've only ever noticed it in the word "show."  Anyway, the call was hilarious, that story completely caught me off guard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on August 03, 2011, 11:50:36 PM
Quote from: JimmyNoodles on August 03, 2011, 02:22:55 PM
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Quote from: put_it_away on August 01, 2011, 06:41:43 PM
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can we talk about how Bathroom Boy pronounces "show" as "sew". Done.

This is one of my many favorite things about James from Southeast PA.

I thought I was imagining this because Tom never commented on it.  At first I assumed James was doing it as a prank, then I convinced myself it was all in my head because nobody else said anything, so thank you for easing my mind.
Tom wouldn't comment on it because Tom wouldn't make fun of someone who isn't a terrible person for a physical problem like a lisp.

Good point.  I was in no way trying to make fun of him, I didn't think it was a speech impediment because I've only ever noticed it in the word "show."  Anyway, the call was hilarious, that story completely caught me off guard.
I bet he has braces and they are affecting his speech.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on August 04, 2011, 12:23:12 PM
Late to the recaps, but Tom did an impersonation of William Hurt (can't remember which movie) a few episodes back that was outstanding in its randomness and accuracy, which made it unbelievably hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ladeef on August 04, 2011, 02:46:41 PM
Quote from: dutch on July 29, 2011, 01:36:43 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on July 29, 2011, 01:22:44 PM
This show was a D+, but calling doddy made it a C-.

That shrill laughter from Lori was unbearable.

I would agree with you but it turned a corner when the director of Big Z's movie called and Tom gave it to him for not sending him an advanced DVR followed by his treatment of the guy from Mit Hamine. A last minute turn around

The Doddy call was surreal.

Indeed the show started off slow, but Tom pulled it out of the gutter for sure. "Oh that laugh" it what I was thinking the whole time too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 04, 2011, 05:05:15 PM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on August 04, 2011, 12:23:12 PM
Late to the recaps, but Tom did an impersonation of William Hurt (can't remember which movie) a few episodes back that was outstanding in its randomness and accuracy, which made it unbelievably hilarious.

And also touched on the single stupidest moment in movie history.  "I can't believe the police computer system is so easy ta hack into."  I saw Mr. Brooks in the thee-ah-tuh and there was this older disgruntled successful screenwriter-looking man in attendance. This line gave him a stroke.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 04, 2011, 07:35:16 PM
Quote from: put_it_away on July 27, 2011, 10:40:02 PM
Quote from: Boogdish on July 27, 2011, 12:55:48 AM
When the director of the movie about the comic store called in, was I hearing things or did Big Z say in the background "that's not really him"?

I think Big Z really did say that, but he was speaking to the director and telling him that Tom's version of Wally was "not really him." He was afraid the guy thought he was talking to Big Z as Wally.

You are correct.  I'm pretty sure I said "Hi" to Anthony when he came on.  It was quite a surprise, as I had no idea he would call.  I've mentioned the show, in passing, to him, before, like when I've told him about Wally, but he's never listened before, as he said during the call.  The H-Man let him know of the on-air conversation and passed on the number, allowing that whole thing to take place.


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 04, 2011, 07:41:14 PM
Quote from: HIGHRISE DENUDES on July 28, 2011, 10:59:57 PM
yeesh!  the story that "Big Z" tells drags on forever and is incredibly dull.  is this what passes for an exciting anecdote in this guy's life??

on the bright side, at least it's not being told in the grating puppet voice :)

Yeesh!  It was building to the crescendo of how things ended up, and the humiliation of the end seemed worthy of a call.  Tom, as he is known (and has every right) to do, took control of the conversation, and it carried on in that fashion from there.  I had a lot of fun laughing at myself, and I think when Anthony (surprisingly) called in and then went back and forth with Tom about the DVD, it only added to the conversation, before the double heave-ho.  Sorry you don't like Wally's voice, but I guess he's not for everyone.  Tom seems to like it, or at the very least, imitating it.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 04, 2011, 07:42:59 PM
Quote from: JRN on July 29, 2011, 12:07:32 AM
I liked Z-Man's call. But then I tend to enjoy anything Wackiman-related.

Tom cold-calling Laurie's dad is one of the most unexpected and hilarious things I have ever heard. That's got to be a Best Show instant classic.

Thanks, man!  Though that call/story was only tangentially-related to Wally, as he was with me, in the bag, I appreciate your support, on behalf of the both of us.  I guess it became wore Wally-related when Tom took on his impression and those kind of antics ensued.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 04, 2011, 07:44:27 PM
Quote from: dutch on July 29, 2011, 01:38:55 PM
Quote from: put_it_away on July 27, 2011, 10:40:02 PM
Quote from: Boogdish on July 27, 2011, 12:55:48 AM
When the director of the movie about the comic store called in, was I hearing things or did Big Z say in the background "that's not really him"?

I think Big Z really did say that, but he was speaking to the director and telling him that Tom's version of Wally was "not really him." He was afraid the guy thought he was talking to Big Z as Wally.
Tom's Wally is uncanny.

It IS pretty great, and clearly the best I've heard.  It made my mom crack up.  I took umbrage, however, when she told me he sounds more like Wally than Wally.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 04, 2011, 07:52:07 PM
Quote from: CSW on July 29, 2011, 05:56:53 PM
The Doddy call was so legendary. Tom's recent thing about asking callers to get a parent to call in paid off big time. And Ernesto went with it and was an excellent sport.

The Laurie/Geneva laughing was simultaneously irritating and infectious.

The constant "What's that Mike?" was great. No mercy for anyone this week. I loved that Jen Kirkman (and possibly some others) just hung pre-emptively.

I feel like it's time for an on-air Mike anecdote soon.

The Big Z story was good and all but I'm not sure a lot of callers would last long enough to get through it all.

I love the constant AV Club Podmass baiting and that they are refusing to take the bait and mention it any reviews. (Also they like a lot of average/crappy podcasts)

Yes, I'm honestly proud that I made it through.  I've never been too confident in my own calls, as myself, but I felt that this was a topic/story worth being on The Best Show and getting Tom's take.  I'm glad he let it all not only go through, but also have fun with it, even at my expense, which was in the spirit of the self-deprecation of the story/call.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 04, 2011, 08:00:07 PM
Quote from: ben on August 01, 2011, 06:05:17 AM
I think the Z Man is great but that went on FOREVER.

Thanks?  As I said to someone else, I let Tom take the lead and guide the call/story, as his position as host allows.  If he wanted me to cut to the chase, I sure as heck would have.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 04, 2011, 08:02:48 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on August 01, 2011, 02:59:35 PM
I thought that show was awesome. I really need to re-listen.

Other highlights:
-I liked Big Z's call, too, which led to a great trifecta heave-ho (but I don't think Wally deserved it). The director telling Tom he maybe able to buy the documentary soon and Tom's reaction was awesome.

I'm glad to see you liked it.  I think you appreciated it for what it was worth, and I appreciate your appreciation.  I also don't think Wally deserved it, as he wasn't involved, and Tom has essentially Heave-Hoing his own vocal impression.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 04, 2011, 08:06:22 PM
Sorry if it looks like I totally hijacked the thread.  I was just catching up and seeing the listenership(?)'s take on my call, and I kinda figured I'd address them as I saw them.  Thanks for hearing me out.  You may now resume saying my call went on way too long.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 04, 2011, 09:13:43 PM
I believe the expression is "SFTO," or "Sorry for the Octuple."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on August 04, 2011, 09:48:52 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on August 04, 2011, 08:06:22 PM
Sorry if it looks like I totally hijacked the thread.  I was just catching up and seeing the listenership(?)'s take on my call, and I kinda figured I'd address them as I saw them.  Thanks for hearing me out.  You may now resume saying my call went on way too long.


   -Zach (Big Z)

I like Big Z but that thread went on FOREVER.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 04, 2011, 11:24:16 PM
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 05, 2011, 09:47:16 AM
 What the Hell was Laurie blithering about? I have no idea where the radio station is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 05, 2011, 09:54:48 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on August 04, 2011, 09:48:52 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on August 04, 2011, 08:06:22 PM
Sorry if it looks like I totally hijacked the thread.  I was just catching up and seeing the listenership(?)'s take on my call, and I kinda figured I'd address them as I saw them.  Thanks for hearing me out.  You may now resume saying my call went on way too long.


   -Zach (Big Z)

I like Big Z but that thread went on FOREVER.

Ha!  Nice one!


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on August 06, 2011, 01:06:24 AM
I thought Big Zs call was the best, especially knowing how passionate he is about movie super heroes costumes, because they don't have to look dumb, they really don't.
In other news: Spike in studio asap!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 06, 2011, 05:05:07 PM
Dear everybody -

Can we not make it THAT easy for people to know where the station is?

And it's not an open door for anybody to come down when I'm on the air. So please don't invite others down, jokingly or not.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 06, 2011, 07:14:04 PM
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Apologies.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 06, 2011, 09:24:11 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on August 06, 2011, 07:14:04 PM
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Apologies.


Me as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on August 07, 2011, 10:39:37 AM
The film that makes me cry is Isao Takahata's Grave of The Fireflies. I even fill up when explaining it to people.

Grave of the Fireflies - Subtitled Trailer in English (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSPwdBIbx_U#)

EDIT: This came up on the show seconds after I posted.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on August 07, 2011, 04:33:16 PM
Quote from: JBillington on August 07, 2011, 10:39:37 AM
The film that makes me cry is Isao Takahata's Grave of The Fireflies. I even fill up when explaining it to people.

Grave of the Fireflies - Subtitled Trailer in English (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSPwdBIbx_U#)

EDIT: This came up on the show seconds after I posted.

Glad I'm not the only one who knows it! It's pretty heartbreaking, but an amazing, beautiful movie all the same.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 07, 2011, 06:18:54 PM
Yeah, it killed me too. Along the same emotional lines, try King of Masks. You'll hate me forever later!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on August 08, 2011, 05:04:53 AM
Quote from: badgrammer on August 07, 2011, 04:33:16 PM

Glad I'm not the only one who knows it! It's pretty heartbreaking, but an amazing, beautiful movie all the same.

It is. To think that this was on a double bill with My Neigbour Totoro - what an afternoon that would have been! I wonder which way round they showed the films? Either way it would be pretty cruel. I don't think i could care less about some silly girl who wants to visit her mum after watching fireflies. Or, vice versa, how shocking would it be to get the lovely warm feeling from Totoro crushed out of you forever by watching Fireflies straight after? It would be like "The forces of nature will protect you when you are in need...but people won't."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 09, 2011, 09:50:31 PM
Early favorite: Tom suggesting Mike host Faces of Massa's Tavern as Zacherle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 10, 2011, 11:12:06 AM
Two classic hang ups:

1. "Are you still there?" "Yeah, I am." "No, you're not." *click*

2. "What's the name of your podcast?" "Yeah, it's called the-" *click*

Also, hearing Matt from Auburn, AL, get in as the last call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on August 10, 2011, 12:15:46 PM
vape and nugz. classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on August 10, 2011, 12:42:49 PM
Tom never comments on how Rick bought the copy of Self Portrait for $50. I got it for $10 and have seen it go for $5.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on August 10, 2011, 12:56:32 PM
No talk about THE BAN?

I think it's a great idea. Hopefully some new good callers will develop. It's really good for the show. I've gladly accepted a two-month ban.

As far as other things: Maggie and Tom's discussion of Phillies family clothing was great. I also loved "What's the name of your podcast? CLICK"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on August 10, 2011, 01:07:05 PM
I think the ban is a good idea. I am a next-day archive listener and I never really feel like I can contribute so I don't know how fun it is to call. But the thing I love the most about the shows are the topics and when Tom churns through calls. So obviously I'm not really into the long calls by regulars. When they are on-topic it's great, but rambling, off-topic calls filled with a bunch of overthanking and inside jokes are boring for the listeners. I hope I said that as innocently as I mean it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 10, 2011, 05:14:09 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on August 10, 2011, 01:07:05 PM
I think the ban is a good idea. I am a next-day archive listener and I never really feel like I can contribute so I don't know how fun it is to call. But the thing I love the most about the shows are the topics and when Tom churns through calls. So obviously I'm not really into the long calls by regulars. When they are on-topic it's great, but rambling, off-topic calls filled with a bunch of overthanking and inside jokes are boring for the listeners. I hope I said that as innocently as I mean it.

I love the regular callers but I think it's good to open the door to others. Who knows when the next Mit Hamine is going to be on hold. I may even get in on the action, as soon as I find out if the ban applies to irregular callers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on August 10, 2011, 05:51:21 PM
I like the ban idea, in that I agree with Paul that some of the regular calls can be stale at times (but totally great other times.) I'm sure there are plenty of people who can step up. That said I am also glad that Jason is not banned as he kills it every time.

Also, having called in for the first time yesterday, I did not realise how long the hold queue was. Not complaining about that, just for some reason I thought it would be like 10 minutes tops, which was perhaps naive.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 10, 2011, 06:29:03 PM
Tom's slightly delayed "What" to Jimmy from Carney, the caller who was rating Vanessa Bayer's attractiveness, was great because I picture Tom wanting to cut him off immediately but letting him spool out before schooling him and doing an impression.   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on August 10, 2011, 07:12:37 PM
Don't know if I missed this or if you guys already talked about it, but do we know the Led Zeppelin book that Tom was talking about? Sounds pretty awesome. :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kris K on August 10, 2011, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on August 10, 2011, 12:15:46 PM
vape and nugz. classic.

“I feel like my face is made of pudding and I want to eat it.”

“I can’t move. I was going to go to that party at Todd’s house, but my couch won’t let go of me.”
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on August 10, 2011, 08:29:52 PM
Quote from: Riley on August 10, 2011, 07:12:37 PM
Don't know if I missed this or if you guys already talked about it, but do we know the Led Zeppelin book that Tom was talking about? Sounds pretty awesome. :)

When Giants Walked the Earth by Mick Wall.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: franknbeats on August 11, 2011, 06:42:52 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on August 10, 2011, 05:14:09 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on August 10, 2011, 01:07:05 PM
I think the ban is a good idea. I am a next-day archive listener and I never really feel like I can contribute so I don't know how fun it is to call. But the thing I love the most about the shows are the topics and when Tom churns through calls. So obviously I'm not really into the long calls by regulars. When they are on-topic it's great, but rambling, off-topic calls filled with a bunch of overthanking and inside jokes are boring for the listeners. I hope I said that as innocently as I mean it.

I love the regular callers but I think it's good to open the door to others. Who knows when the next Mit Hamine is going to be on hold. I may even get in on the action, as soon as I find out if the ban applies to irregular callers.

I think you're right. The regular callers tend to drone on about the minutiae of their personal lives. Still can't find the Mit Hamine LP anywhere though. What a great call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on August 11, 2011, 06:49:52 PM
Is 'The Ban' the biggest Best Show shake-up since 'The New Regime' in 2008?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RJ on August 11, 2011, 08:15:24 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 10, 2011, 11:12:06 AM
Two classic hang ups:

2. "What's the name of your podcast?" "Yeah, it's called the-" *click*

Yeah, that was rough. But it was a good hangup. Glad I could help in some small way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MontaukProjekt/PE on August 12, 2011, 12:47:30 AM
The fact that Winnipeg was mentioned.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 12, 2011, 09:30:02 AM
The guy from Kearny was like a real-life Larry da Perv. Except not as gracious and discreet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 12, 2011, 09:48:51 AM
Yeah, part of Larry's charm is that he actually is pretty polite and deferential despite his name.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 12, 2011, 11:30:39 AM
Larry is a sweetie pie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 12, 2011, 11:57:16 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 12, 2011, 09:48:51 AM
Yeah, part of Larry's charm is that he actually is pretty polite and deferential despite his name.

Dere.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on August 12, 2011, 12:47:38 PM
Quote from: MontaukProjekt/PE on August 12, 2011, 12:47:30 AM
The fact that Winnipeg was mentioned.
and Saskatchewan
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on August 12, 2011, 12:48:28 PM
worst moment was Maggie from Brooklyn's phone. It was painful.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 12, 2011, 12:57:21 PM
I wonder if Tom's new fixation with fathers (Doddy, Todd) has to do with developments in his complicated relationship with his own papa?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on August 12, 2011, 01:11:38 PM
Quote from: Sarah on August 12, 2011, 12:57:21 PM
I wonder if Tom's new fixation with fathers (Doddy, Todd) has to do with developments in his complicated relationship with his own papa?

Tom's conversation with his dad in the Philly Boy Roy part of the DVD is one of the funniest things to me. I love that his dad hangs up on him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: franknbeats on August 12, 2011, 06:15:15 PM
"that's not in the spirit of black friday" was definitely my favorite quote from this episode.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 12, 2011, 10:47:54 PM
Tom: "Save that for the fish and chips place."

Prevert from Kearny: "I will."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 13, 2011, 08:34:53 AM
Listening to week before last's show.  I wish Ben from Brooklyn had had a better phone so I could hear more about Ocean Grove.  My father for a time used to go to a Methodist community called Ocean Park in southern Maine in order to take advantage of the nice tennis courts.  I have fond memories of sitting with my mother in a cool clubhouse drinking Fresca with a scoop of lime sherbet in it, waiting for my father's game to be over.

Another Maine/New Jersey crossover:  At another point in my youth, I worked for a few weeks at a horrible souvenir joint in Old Orchard Beach, which is a honky-tonk of a tourist town. Twelve hours a days, six days a week.  An hour off for lunch, and an hour for supper.  I made $70 a week.  It was an awful job.  I was fourteen.

Anyway, it says a great deal about the kind of town Old Orchard was (still is) that fairly often the store--Molko's Department Store, I'll have you know--would receive T-shirts emblazoned with "Wildwood, N.J." and some enthusiastic slogan, instead of the T-shirts printed with the same slogan and "Old Orchard Beach, Maine." 

God, that job was awful.  My only foray into retail.

P.S.  This is the kind of exciting stuff you all would be hearing if I called more often.  Aren't you lucky I don't?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 13, 2011, 09:06:30 AM
And, yes, Tom Sawyer is dopey.  It's weird that Huckleberry Finn is the sequel.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on August 13, 2011, 10:07:30 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 13, 2011, 09:06:30 AM
And, yes, Tom Sawyer is dopey.  It's weird that Huckleberry Finn is the sequel.

I forget who it was but some comedian (I think) was talking about how he was reading Huckleberry Finn to his children after reading Tom Sawyer. He was talking about how Tom Sawyer is such a little shit and he was relieved when he was reading Huck Finn. And then near the end, here comes Tom Sawyer!

Obviously whoever was saying that was much more eloquent and funnier than I.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stupornaut on August 13, 2011, 10:37:27 AM
Quote from: woodandiron on August 13, 2011, 10:07:30 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 13, 2011, 09:06:30 AM
And, yes, Tom Sawyer is dopey.  It's weird that Huckleberry Finn is the sequel.

I forget who it was but some comedian (I think) was talking about how he was reading Huckleberry Finn to his children after reading Tom Sawyer. He was talking about how Tom Sawyer is such a little shit and he was relieved when he was reading Huck Finn. And then near the end, here comes Tom Sawyer!

Obviously whoever was saying that was much more eloquent and funnier than I.

That was Louis CK from a recent episode of "Louie", talking about how he wanted to avoid Huck Finn because Huck had a tendency to let fly with the racial slurs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on August 13, 2011, 10:39:02 AM
Quote from: Stupornaut on August 13, 2011, 10:37:27 AM
Quote from: woodandiron on August 13, 2011, 10:07:30 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 13, 2011, 09:06:30 AM
And, yes, Tom Sawyer is dopey.  It's weird that Huckleberry Finn is the sequel.

I forget who it was but some comedian (I think) was talking about how he was reading Huckleberry Finn to his children after reading Tom Sawyer. He was talking about how Tom Sawyer is such a little shit and he was relieved when he was reading Huck Finn. And then near the end, here comes Tom Sawyer!

Obviously whoever was saying that was much more eloquent and funnier than I.

That was Louis CK from a recent episode of "Louie", talking about how he wanted to avoid Huck Finn because Huck had a tendency to let fly with the racial slurs.

That was it, thanks! Louie is pretty fantastic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 13, 2011, 10:48:39 AM
The great thing about Tom's appearance in Huckleberry Finn is that he's portrayed as an immature, privileged idiot whom Huck thinks is kind of a jerk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on August 13, 2011, 12:33:43 PM
"You've never vaped?"

"Show The Bounty some respect, please."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 13, 2011, 06:07:27 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on August 12, 2011, 10:47:54 PM
Tom: "Save that for the fish and chips place."

Prevert from Kearny: "I will."

It made me laugh even though I had no idea that fish & chips places were known for being sleazy joints.

Re: Kids being shoved in lockers- allegedly during seventh grade gym class a kid got shoved into a locker. I was absent that week (happily because were I there I would have been a likely candidate for shoving) but for the rest of the year "Help me! I can't  breathe!" became a catchphrase amongst the bully set. The lockers were full sized and seventh graders can be pretty small so it's more plausible than shoving a high school junior in a locker.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 16, 2011, 12:33:07 PM
I wonder if Tom will be playing her music tonight, in honor of her birthday.

(http://www.sweetslyrics.com/images/img_gal/9048_Madonna1.jpg)

 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 16, 2011, 01:01:28 PM
Now Spike's mad about Madonna? Was being mad about Jennifer Lopez and P. Diddy a little too au courant?

Spike, I can't wait for you to take down the Andrews Sisters!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 16, 2011, 01:24:57 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on August 16, 2011, 01:01:28 PM
Spike, I can't wait for you to take down the Andrews Sisters!

The Badnews Sisters? The Android Sisters?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 16, 2011, 03:05:39 PM
You should hear how he feels about Fatty Arbuckle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on August 16, 2011, 03:46:07 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on August 16, 2011, 03:05:39 PM
You should hear how he feels about Fatty Arbuckle.

Don't you mean Fatty Arbuckle?

Uh, I mean Fatty Beltbuckle?  Batty Arbuckle?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 16, 2011, 05:22:34 PM
This reminds me: Spike, I think it was very mean-spirited of you to rejoice in the collapse of Jennifer Lopez's marriage. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on August 16, 2011, 06:22:46 PM
Spike is just mad that Madonna sullied the purity of his favorite New York Yankee, Alex Rodriguez.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 16, 2011, 09:37:09 PM
I have loathed Madonna longer than Jenny From the Bedroom

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/283493_1762084185338_1636082350_1321665_4725213_n.jpg)

Now here are two people I DO NOT loathe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 17, 2011, 12:11:31 AM
My family & I were listening to the buffet story in the car on the way home, laughing like crazy people down the roads of Huntsville.

And...JULIE! I wish I had gotten to say "hi" to her!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 17, 2011, 12:19:48 AM
Quote from: Spike on August 16, 2011, 09:37:09 PM
I have loathed Madonna longer than Jenny From the Bedroom

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/283493_1762084185338_1636082350_1321665_4725213_n.jpg)

Now here are two people I DO NOT loathe.

A young Tyler Perry and a young Alex Winters?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on August 17, 2011, 12:31:55 AM
I think this episode shows that the regular caller ban/hiatus was a great idea. 

Great show, and with there being different lengths for sentencing, we can look forward to the return of beloved tolerated callers over the next few weeks and months.  Tom needs a break from some of the regular callers - each week at times it seems like he's forced into being the groom at a wedding reception having to remember who each caller was and how he knows them and what their last interaction was.  Not fair to Tom, or to the listeners.

PBR.   Julie in studio too.  Both of those parts were TREMENDOUS.

(and I forgot about Officer Tom calling in!  he is so great)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 17, 2011, 12:40:22 AM
"Beloved"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on August 17, 2011, 01:12:46 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 17, 2011, 12:40:22 AM
"Beloved"?

I forget sometimes that typing doesn't convey sarcasm.  Though many of the regular callers are beloved.  To more people than me, I hope.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 17, 2011, 07:38:57 AM
Quote from: ben on August 17, 2011, 01:12:46 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 17, 2011, 12:40:22 AM
"Beloved"?

I forget sometimes that typing doesn't convey sarcasm.  Though many of the regular callers are beloved.  To more people than me, I hope.

"Tolerated"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on August 17, 2011, 07:55:09 AM
Fat bully kid = 'Doodles', just love that name. Great show all round, laughed like crazy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 17, 2011, 08:31:48 AM
Quote from: ben on August 17, 2011, 01:12:46 AM
Quote from: Sarah on August 17, 2011, 12:40:22 AM
"Beloved"?

I forget sometimes that typing doesn't convey sarcasm.  Though many of the regular callers are beloved.  To more people than me, I hope.

Don't blame yourself.  I was in a weakened state last night and thus slow-witted. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on August 17, 2011, 09:35:46 AM
Great call: The guy with the dad who got beat up at a hardcore festival. Found the pics: http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2008/11/when_skinheads.html (http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2008/11/when_skinheads.html)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 17, 2011, 09:38:07 AM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 17, 2011, 12:19:48 AM
Quote from: Spike on August 16, 2011, 09:37:09 PM
I have loathed Madonna longer than Jenny From the Bedroom

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/283493_1762084185338_1636082350_1321665_4725213_n.jpg)

Now here are two people I DO NOT loathe.

A young Tyler Perry and a young Alex Winters?

No Pets, a young Monti Sharp and a young John Wesley Shipp.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 17, 2011, 10:08:36 AM
I thought the guy on the right was Jerk Cameron.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on August 17, 2011, 11:18:43 AM
Newark Dude Rudy
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on August 17, 2011, 11:27:57 AM
Neither Shipp (or is that Peter Stegman?) nor Sharp looks presidential enough. I'm sticking with Rick Perry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 17, 2011, 11:38:18 AM
Wall to wall greatness last night. I missed the first half of the PBR call last night and when I tuned in on the archive this morning I was happy to hear Roy's take on the ban.

I'd love to hear more of Tom's teenage stories.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 17, 2011, 11:40:41 AM
I want a comic strip of The Adventures Of Young Scharpling
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 17, 2011, 12:15:44 PM
Quote from: Kormod on August 17, 2011, 11:27:57 AM
Neither Shipp (or is that Peter Stegman?) nor Sharp looks presidential enough. I'm sticking with Rick Perry.

Prick Perry will NOT become President. The only way that will happen is when HELL freezes over.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 17, 2011, 12:51:13 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 17, 2011, 11:40:41 AM
I want a comic strip of The Adventures Of Young Scharpling

SECONDED!  Hearing it, I imagined a cartoon, but a comic strip would be welcomed, at the very least.  Maybe from the one guy (whose name escapes me (Apologies to him)) who did the Dogmo stip?


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 17, 2011, 01:35:15 PM
Prick Perry.  Another triumph.  Take a bow, Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 17, 2011, 01:57:00 PM
Quote from: Spike on August 17, 2011, 12:15:44 PM
Quote from: Kormod on August 17, 2011, 11:27:57 AM
Neither Shipp (or is that Peter Stegman?) nor Sharp looks presidential enough. I'm sticking with Rick Perry.

Prick Perry will NOT become President. The only way that will happen is when HELL freezes over.

Ah, so climate change is a right-wing conspiracy!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on August 17, 2011, 02:21:37 PM
Excellent episode. The bullying stories were great. (See other thread!) The Philly Boy Roy call was one of the best. PBR really nailed the Philly-area Shore destinations. I was just in Brigantine a few weekends back. Milt In The Morning has been bringing it lately.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on August 17, 2011, 02:44:24 PM
Roy really nailed how furious I am about The Ban. The maddest.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on August 17, 2011, 03:35:59 PM
When Tom cut off the guy who started his story with " I was at a concentration camp..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 17, 2011, 04:39:58 PM
"The wisdom and the the spiritual beauty within Roy Junior ... it's just effin sick!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 17, 2011, 04:59:24 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 17, 2011, 11:40:41 AM
I want a comic strip of The Adventures Of Young Scharpling
Scharpling and Wurster Babies?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 17, 2011, 06:56:44 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on August 17, 2011, 04:59:24 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 17, 2011, 11:40:41 AM
I want a comic strip of The Adventures Of Young Scharpling
Scharpling and Wurster Babies?

Even better. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 17, 2011, 07:06:00 PM
Li'l Scharpling and His Gang.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on August 18, 2011, 08:13:45 AM
"Why do you, uhhhh, THE STRINGBEANS!!!!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on August 19, 2011, 11:48:40 AM
Best moment:

Tom: "Was it a possum steak?"

Jason from Huntsville: "It was a beef steak."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on August 19, 2011, 01:00:36 PM
I love buffet talk!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 20, 2011, 05:57:23 PM
Is this the most meta any Wurster call has ever gotten? It was fantastic, it just went into an area I don't think I've seen them go into before. By the way, I've always attributed the similar voices of Wurster's characters to the very thick Newbridge accent. Tom escaped having one, but most Newbridge-ites don't seem to leave town too often so it becomes sort of incestuous.

Glad to hear from Julie. She was probably the first caller to get my attention so while I kind of miss the zonked out Julie from Cinncinati voice I'm glad she's doing well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on August 20, 2011, 09:54:57 PM
Best part: Julie! I'm so glad Julie is doing well. I always enjoyed her calls but I'd gotten really worried about her. I want to hear more from the new Julie. Julie, call in more!

2nd best part: the ban is working.

Worst part: too much bully talk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 20, 2011, 11:25:57 PM
I just heard the final half hour--after sticking up for Julie in the Onion AV thread--and I just want to reiterate.  Hearing Julie speak courageously and candidly about her issues under Tom's supportive interview style really IS worth hours of hearing beloved but well-travelled comedian guests, and this was definitely a show for the ages.  Hey, Onion reviewer over in that other item! You don't know SQUAT about what makes this show rule, hear me? Great show, Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 21, 2011, 02:44:38 PM
Didn't Amadeus swear up and down on his first call that Amadeus was his actual first name?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 21, 2011, 06:22:48 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on August 21, 2011, 02:44:38 PM
Didn't Amadeus swear up and down on his first call that Amadeus was his actual first name?

I seem to recall that as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on August 22, 2011, 08:11:02 AM
I think he said ''his name was definately really Amadeus'' , don't know about the word first being in there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on August 22, 2011, 10:14:15 AM
He said his mom gave him the name Amadeus and accused her of being a hippie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on August 22, 2011, 11:05:55 AM
Quote from: not that clay on August 20, 2011, 09:54:57 PM

Worst part: too much bully talk.

SHUT UP , NERD!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on August 22, 2011, 11:21:58 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 21, 2011, 06:22:48 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on August 21, 2011, 02:44:38 PM
Didn't Amadeus swear up and down on his first call that Amadeus was his actual first name?

I seem to recall that as well.

Alot of people expose their own fibs on the radio and I always feel a little nerdy for catching it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 22, 2011, 12:36:56 PM
There's a few callers who I'm sure are either making up their names entirely or are weirdly withholding on details.  I think a lot of people in the Witness Relocation program must listen to the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 22, 2011, 01:00:20 PM
Quote from: Dan of Orange on August 22, 2011, 08:11:02 AM
I think he said ''his name was definately really Amadeus'' , don't know about the word first being in there.

You are probably right. If only I had a way AND the desire to check.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 22, 2011, 05:03:03 PM
I will pre-apologize for something that I said that wasn't strictly true; I bet Amadeus found himself in similar straits on the air.

I was delivering this lecture on campus about the nature of paradox, and about 1/3 of the way into it, I projected the original Supercallers poster. And what my mind meant to say was that the artist had drawn me with only a sketchy understanding with me, and what came out was that he had drawn only having gotten a description from me. In fact, I have never spoken to Neil Numberman, and his amazing resemblance to me came from God knows where, but in my confused state of trying to hype the show and at the same time steer the discussion back to the topic, I made an executive decision to just go on without correcting myself.

Now, if anyone ever sees the lecture posted, you'll know that I misspoke about how how that amazing image came to be.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on August 22, 2011, 10:00:50 PM
PBR was on fire with the greatness of the meta-call. Maybe that explains the random hang-up? Or could it pre-suppose that....maybe it wasn't.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lpme on August 23, 2011, 01:32:02 AM
Quote from: Sashamak on August 22, 2011, 10:14:15 AM
He said his mom gave him the name Amadeus and accused her of being a hippie.

Pretty sure he claimed his mother was in the Broadway show of Amadeus when she was pregnant, which is why she named him Amadeus.  I noticed a few weeks ago when his wife called to beg for his ban to be lifted, she called him by his real name.  I was so bummed Tom didn't catch it and impose a lifetime ban.  He did seem rather happy this time around to be banned.  I wonder if he was offended his name wasn't considered as one of the regulars, and called in with a boring call to make sure he could get banned.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: brendan! on August 23, 2011, 04:50:57 AM
"You jumped the fence?! What kind of upbringing did you have?"
"Oh, I had a horrible upbringing."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 23, 2011, 02:11:12 PM
Quote from: lpme on August 23, 2011, 01:32:02 AM
Quote from: Sashamak on August 22, 2011, 10:14:15 AM
He said his mom gave him the name Amadeus and accused her of being a hippie.

Pretty sure he claimed his mother was in the Broadway show of Amadeus when she was pregnant, which is why she named him Amadeus.  I noticed a few weeks ago when his wife called to beg for his ban to be lifted, she called him by his real name.  I was so bummed Tom didn't catch it and impose a lifetime ban.  He did seem rather happy this time around to be banned.  I wonder if he was offended his name wasn't considered as one of the regulars, and called in with a boring call to make sure he could get banned.

So, it was a lie of omission then.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on August 24, 2011, 01:37:16 AM
last caller (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvCaK1_CRCo#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 24, 2011, 08:07:43 AM
"Ratt dip"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on August 24, 2011, 08:33:37 AM
Lyrics to "Pet Sounds"
"Hey! You!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 24, 2011, 08:55:32 AM
The Ban seems to be giving Tom more room to spread out and be Tom. Which is fun to hear. This has given us some great stories and moments over the last couple of shows.

Even after the bans expire, I think the "no calling on back to back weeks unless you have something big" rule will help with that as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 24, 2011, 09:29:51 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 24, 2011, 08:55:32 AM
The Ban seems to be giving Tom more room to spread out and be Tom. Which is fun to hear. This has given us some great stories and moments over the last couple of shows.

Even after the bans expire, I think the "no calling on back to back weeks unless you have something big" rule will help with that as well.

But my legendary charm is based on small things, pump four.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on August 24, 2011, 09:31:01 AM
Quote from: vicd on August 24, 2011, 08:33:37 AM
Lyrics to "Pet Sounds"
"Hey! You!"

"I went to town and had a sandwich or two."

My favorite Best Show moment in a such a long time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lowden11 on August 24, 2011, 09:40:37 AM
"Go jump on a lathe!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 24, 2011, 09:46:07 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on August 24, 2011, 09:29:51 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 24, 2011, 08:55:32 AM
Even after the bans expire, I think the "no calling on back to back weeks unless you have something big" rule will help with that as well.

But my legendary charm is based on small things, pump four.

Don't worry, Homeboy, you can still cruise the Dave from Knoxville bus by every other week with small things if need be.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on August 24, 2011, 09:46:34 AM
I love Chestnut Mare. One of my favorite choruses ever. I loved Tom's critique though but I hate it when he gets someone on the phone and they feel they have to automatically think everything is as stupid as he says it is. Viva la Byrds!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on August 24, 2011, 10:07:24 AM
"Adobe. Something's wrong with Adobe."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on August 24, 2011, 12:32:24 PM
the improvised lyrics to the Pet Sounds instrumentals was definitely what I needed to hear after a very, very long day.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JRN on August 24, 2011, 01:07:54 PM
Best: all the "Chestnut Mare" stuff.

Worst: The guy who called in to talk about the West Memphis 3. What could he have been thinking? "I know, I'll call in to a comedy show to talk about an infamously depressing murder trial. And better yet, since I know the recent verdict has made a lot of people happy, I'll dump on it. It'll be great!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on August 24, 2011, 01:21:25 PM
See, this is why I don't call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Myles on August 24, 2011, 02:21:54 PM
the Kevin Smith Oscar acceptance speech killed me
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on August 24, 2011, 04:54:22 PM
The whole "Scott Caan's hair looks like a seashell" thing was especially funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on August 24, 2011, 05:01:06 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on August 24, 2011, 08:07:43 AM
"Ratt dip"

This one killed me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on August 24, 2011, 06:01:25 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on August 24, 2011, 09:46:34 AM
I love Chestnut Mare. One of my favorite choruses ever. I loved Tom's critique though but I hate it when he gets someone on the phone and they feel they have to automatically think everything is as stupid as he says it is. Viva la Byrds!

I'm not all that familiar with it or deep Byrds cuts in general. I found myself liking it musically, particularly in the chorus, but the weird spoken word "verses" were so odd that they're jarring. There's something enjoyable about the song that, in a strange way, makes dumping on it seem almost necessary. If that makes sense.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Spacely on August 24, 2011, 08:08:31 PM
Haven't listened yet, but just saw synopsis of last night's show. Another Newbridge Monroe brother calls in? 

To quote the Superchunk drummer, "I think my pants just tightened."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 24, 2011, 09:46:18 PM
I liked the "Chestnut Mare" talk, especially the fact that Tom used the John McCain voice to read the lyrics.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on August 25, 2011, 12:46:46 AM
My favorite moments: 

Pet Sounds Lyrics
"French Spanish Reggae. Sign me up."
"How many friends do you have? 0 or -1?"
"We're like America's Kennedys."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on August 25, 2011, 02:28:54 AM
Tom's a real nice crooner.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on August 25, 2011, 06:34:05 AM
The Pet Sounds meets Lou Reed/New York album was so hilarious. 'ate a sandwich (or 2)'

And yes, I hope 'Rat Dip' enters the 2011 lexicon in a big way.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on August 25, 2011, 10:45:22 AM
The Pet Sounds stuff was a high-water mark.

Spanish/French reggae... that's the genre of music playing in my personal version of hell.

I never heard Chestnut Mare until the show. I can't stop listening to it. I like The Byrds but I somehow didn't get anything by them in my music buying prime. Like it was said before -- I like the jangly music and the chorus but the lyrics are absolutely terrifying. I never thought there would be creepier verses than Is That All There Is? or Macarthur Park. Chestnut Mare is way beyond those. A literal interpretation is crazy enough. But if the mare is some sort of weird metaphor for a woman... ugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on August 25, 2011, 10:49:20 AM
The Byrds - Chestnut Mare (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9cINH9yob4#)

The Byrds performing Chestnut Mare on a weird German television show. There's a strange floating woman prominently involved in the beginning.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 25, 2011, 11:15:19 AM
Fun Fact about "Chestnut Mare," from Joey: The Violent Passionate Saga Of Joey Gallo, The Most Legendary Mobster Of Our Time by Donald Goddard:

Gallo's ex-wife, remembering his opinionated reactions to some of the pop music that had come out during one of his prison stints:

Quote
He got especially mad over a Byrds song called "Chestnut Mare" that I wanted him to hear. "Listen to the lyrics," I told him. "They're so pretty, and so well done." "I don't want to hear any fags singing about any fucking horse," he says--and he's really venomous. "It's not about a fucking horse," I said. "If you'll listen, it's about life." But he doesn't want to hear about life, either...Next thing I know, he jumps out of the bathtub, snatches the record off the machine, stomps out in the hall stark-naked and pitches it down the incinerator.

(Not claiming any deep acquaintance with mobster lit here; this comes via Lester Bangs)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on August 25, 2011, 01:23:34 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on August 25, 2011, 10:45:22 AM
I never heard Chestnut Mare until the show. I can't stop listening to it. I like The Byrds but I somehow didn't get anything by them in my music buying prime. Like it was said before -- I like the jangly music and the chorus but the lyrics are absolutely terrifying. I never thought there would be creepier verses than Is That All There Is? or Macarthur Park. Chestnut Mare is way beyond those. A literal interpretation is crazy enough. But if the mare is some sort of weird metaphor for a woman... ugh.

It's gotta be among the best ever songs about horse-stalking.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 25, 2011, 01:53:55 PM
That TV version of the song is quite abridged. It even skips over the part about the sidewinder, so you have no idea why they're suddenly falling down a crevice.

To my mind, the "give her my brand" bit is not beyond the normal range of traditional chauvinist rock-n-roll metaphors--it's not worse than, say, "Tire tracks all across your back, I can see you've had your fun," not to mention any song that mentions "using my gun" where an actual firearm is not meant. And the jumping-on-top-of-her stuff is just playing out the seduction-object-as-wild-horse metaphor.  For me, the one really skeevy moment is the way McGuinn says ". . . a fahhn lady."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on August 25, 2011, 02:49:40 PM
I have not finished listening to the show yet BECAUSE I'M BUSY ALRIGHT, but I want to register my deep disgust at the seemingly arbitrary decision to cast All-Star Brian Wilson of the World Champion San Francisco Giants into The Hate Pit while a real menace like Roger Moore is allowed to roam the world free unfettered. This is indeed a heinous act!

The Pet Sounds stuff was the best.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tyrannosaurus Rocks on August 25, 2011, 03:15:06 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 25, 2011, 01:53:55 PM
To my mind, the "give her my brand" bit is not beyond the normal range of traditional chauvinist rock-n-roll metaphors--it's not worse than, say, "Tire tracks all across your back, I can see you've had your fun," not to mention any song that mentions "using my gun" where an actual firearm is not meant. And the jumping-on-top-of-her stuff is just playing out the seduction-object-as-wild-horse metaphor.  For me, the one really skeevy moment is the way McGuinn says ". . . a fahhn lady."

The problem is that the metaphor bleeds over into the thing it's a metaphor for (ha ha). Songs about screwin' where they mention guns, the gun doesn't become part of the sex act. It's one or the other, either the song is explicitly about coitus and how much the singer likes it, or it's about *wink wink*shooting a gun*wink wink* because implicitly saying "I'm going to fire my gun, because I obviously bring a gun to all my love making sessions so wear glasses and some ear-protection" is creepy. But you can't have a universe where this guy is chasing a horse, and then say "She'll be like a wife" because that implies that in this universe, there are horses and there are women. And women become wives. But this guy doesn't want a woman, he wants a horse, but he's going to treat that horse like a person.

That is the product of a sick sick mind, and I would say that Roger McGuinn needs counseling, but he wrote the dang thing with a psychiatrist, so I think this might actually be a legal matter. Bunch of horse loving perverts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 25, 2011, 03:29:52 PM
Quote from: Tyrannosaurus Rocks on August 25, 2011, 03:15:06 PM
But this guy doesn't want a woman, he wants a horse, but he's going to treat that horse like a person.

Listen, we've all seen this before:

(http://classic-tv.com/shows/mred/cast.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on August 25, 2011, 04:01:13 PM
If I start singing the theme from Mr Ed for whatever reason I HAVE to finish it fully....my private shame...feels good to get it all out though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk on August 25, 2011, 05:04:27 PM
HI Everyone.  Chestnut Mare talk was the best. Tom played that song like two years ago and I got obsessed with it and listened to it a million times and I think it is Genuintely GREAT, but also PRETTY TERRIBLE.  I read somewhere that this was supposed to be a song in a musical about cowboys Roget McGuinn was going to write, and that the whole "Untitled" album was supposed to be the soundtrack or concept album for this musical, but it got scrapped (Did people already establish this?).  The mind reels at what a full-on Chestnut-Mare musical would have involved.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 25, 2011, 05:15:15 PM
Hey John, I'm delighted/concerned to see you back.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 25, 2011, 05:16:50 PM
I auditioned yesterday for a commercial featuring the raven-haired face of a certain relief pitcher for a certain team that plays in the Bay Area. While I can't say what it was for, I can tell you that it was for a food product, which that beard has no business being anywhere near.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 25, 2011, 05:20:37 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 25, 2011, 03:29:52 PM
Quote from: Tyrannosaurus Rocks on August 25, 2011, 03:15:06 PM
But this guy doesn't want a woman, he wants a horse, but he's going to treat that horse like a person.

Listen, we've all seen this before:

(http://classic-tv.com/shows/mred/cast.jpg)

Rahhhahhahager.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on August 25, 2011, 06:58:43 PM
The next Best Show premium should be all Friends of Tom musicians making the Pleasure Island concept album.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk on August 25, 2011, 07:52:12 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on August 25, 2011, 05:15:15 PM
Hey John, I'm delighted/concerned to see you back.

That makes two of us.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on August 25, 2011, 08:36:23 PM
This weeks show is a straight-up masterpiece.

Demons, the Byrds, sheetrocking - so good. The show is on fire this year. ON FIRE.

-Ajax
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 26, 2011, 06:44:50 AM
THIS IS WHAT SATAN LOOKS LIKE

(http://bumpshack.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/madonna.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 26, 2011, 10:41:08 AM
^^^^^^^

I guess that was supposed to be a picture of Madonna. Hey Spike, I saw a picture of you next to "apropos of nothing" in my book of colloquial phrases.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on August 26, 2011, 11:12:01 AM
I've been obsessed with the comedic stylings of King Diamond for years and years.  Named my band after one of his funniest songs.  All the King Diamond talk made me lose it.

"Steve and Edie cancelled.  Get King Diamond.  Who opened for him, Wayne Newton?"

When I saw King Diamond here ten or twelve years ago, he had:

- What appeared to be a bed sheet with his band logo airbrushed on it hoisted above the stage.

- Cardboard tombstones and cemetery gates on the stage.

- People in dumb costumes doing stuff onstage during the show.

- A stage prop that I think was supposed to be a big, menacing spider, but looked like a big, menacing hair weave.

He also played air guitar on his bone microphone stand. 

It ruled.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on August 26, 2011, 02:58:04 PM
I think my donation would end up going off the charts should Ted Leo consider covering 'Chesnut Mare' for this years pledge.

Better yet if Tom did the spoken word verses in the song.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on August 26, 2011, 03:32:51 PM
Quote from: Tyrannosaurus Rocks on August 25, 2011, 03:15:06 PM


The problem is that the metaphor bleeds over into the thing it's a metaphor for (ha ha). Songs about screwin' where they mention guns, the gun doesn't become part of the sex act. It's one or the other, either the song is explicitly about coitus and how much the singer likes it, or it's about *wink wink*shooting a gun*wink wink* because implicitly saying "I'm going to fire my gun, because I obviously bring a gun to all my love making sessions so wear glasses and some ear-protection" is creepy. But you can't have a universe where this guy is chasing a horse, and then say "She'll be like a wife" because that implies that in this universe, there are horses and there are women. And women become wives. But this guy doesn't want a woman, he wants a horse, but he's going to treat that horse like a person.

That is the product of a sick sick mind, and I would say that Roger McGuinn needs counseling, but he wrote the dang thing with a psychiatrist, so I think this might actually be a legal matter. Bunch of horse loving perverts.
yeah that what got me about the song because the metaphor crosses over the song must be literally about marrying a horse or about branding a woman
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on August 26, 2011, 03:34:19 PM
list of banned demons.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Anthony from Ireland on August 26, 2011, 06:01:22 PM
The past two weeks have been excellent shows. Really on fire.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul from sacramento on August 27, 2011, 12:25:27 AM
Tom's arguement on the Who was pretty bad. He said it was a point against them for only making 8 studio albums. Tom has been going on and on about Led Zepplin for a month and they only had 9 studio albums. Is Coda really good enough to trash the Who and praise Led Zepplin? Also, is it really that bad that they called it quits after one of their members died?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 27, 2011, 01:34:50 AM
Led Zeppelin = eight studio albums in a decade, with a lost year-plus in there when Robert Plant's son died.

CODA is an outtakes album.

The Who = eight studio albums in fourteen years.

My point - which I didn't build out on fully, I know - is that I feel that the Who were phoning it in as a band could possibly be after QUADROPHENIA. Those last two records with Keith Moon are pretty weak stuff and don't do their legacy any favors.

And please tell me when the Who called anything quits.

For the record, THE WHO SELL OUT is one of my ten favorite albums easily.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on August 27, 2011, 02:39:38 AM
I loved the demon talk and all the weirdos it inspired to call in. 

I also really like that Blaze expected Tom to know what Blaze was talking about when he said "YOU GOT BLAZED!" as if everyone knew about his prank-phone call hi-jinks.  All of the Blaze call was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on August 27, 2011, 02:45:12 AM
shame on Tom for continuing to dump on MMA
I thought this show was supposed to be punk-rock

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mole Man Jr. on August 27, 2011, 04:28:55 AM
Enjoyed Tom Marvalo Scharpling, master of the dark arts. I actually thought it would have inspired even more weirdos to call in.

Never understood the big deal about Graham Parsons. Forefather of lousy denim rock. Yuck.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul from sacramento on August 27, 2011, 05:26:37 AM
Yeah I was actually way off by saying they called it quits. I mostly meant that they figured out that the band wasn't going to work without Keith Moon but I forgot that they released albums as the Who after he died. I actually saw the Who perform 4 days after John Entwistle died and it was one of the most depressing things I've ever seen.

I think my argument also didn't come across the way I wanted it to. For some reason I always feel like nobody is going to read anything I put on the internet (is that why internet bullies the way they are?). To say that your argument was bad was in bad taste, I just though it was funny that you were criticizing the Who for not producing enough when the made around the same amount of albums as Led Zeppelin. Obviously I didn't think you were completely dismissing the band because if you hated them you wouldn't have wanted them to do more stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 27, 2011, 07:14:55 AM
Quote from: Mole Man Jr. on August 27, 2011, 04:28:55 AM
Enjoyed Tom Marvalo Scharpling, master of the dark arts. I actually thought it would have inspired even more weirdos to call in.

Never understood the big deal about Graham Parsons. Forefather of lousy denim rock. Yuck.

You think "Stick to Me" is denim rock? Really?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on August 27, 2011, 08:37:36 AM
Basically everything in this weeks show was AMAZING. I agree with Jason on the ban giving Tom room to be Tom. Some great stories. Tom mentioned the week before about not even need to take any calls to do the show and I can't help but feel that a show of that style (excepting for a Newbridgian call) would be really cool

Speaking of which the Blaze call had literally everything: malaprops (life of O'Reilly) in-show references ("too local" killed me), mentions of rails (tootski), mentions of GG (that MASH bit was inspired), talking about all the Monroe Brothers (did all of those actually happen as calls already, a couple didn't sound familiar?) But what really got me the most was the "Billly Joels?"- "I'm very good at getting them" line.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 27, 2011, 01:51:46 PM
I heard, for the first time, the word "rails" used to mean cocaine outside of the Best Show universe.  Ha!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 27, 2011, 02:47:44 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on August 27, 2011, 01:34:50 AM
Led Zeppelin = eight studio albums in a decade, with a lost year-plus in there when Robert Plant's son died.

CODA is an outtakes album.

The Who = eight studio albums in fourteen years.

My point - which I didn't build out on fully, I know - is that I feel that the Who were phoning it in as a band could possibly be after QUADROPHENIA. Those last two records with Keith Moon are pretty weak stuff and don't do their legacy any favors.

And please tell me when the Who called anything quits.

For the record, THE WHO SELL OUT is one of my ten favorite albums easily.

CODA is pretty solid for an "outtakes" album, even though Jimmy Page was kinda deceptive about the origin of some of the tracks on it. But the fact that he was able to pass off some "live" tracks as "studio" productions is actually a testament to his skill as a producer and the guiding hand of Crowley in his dark sonic wizardry or whatever  ;) ... and I'll even go on record as being a fan of "Bonzo's Montreaux". Hey man, it's much less of a time commitment than "Moby Dick".

The equivalent "outtakes" album in the Who canon is "Odds and Sods", which has some cool stuff but is a lot more scattershot. And the fact that it came out as a sort of stopgap after Quadrophenia is telling ...

But to put some arguments forward in favor of the Who ... in the beginning portion of their career, they were still kind of in that era when bands were judged more on the basis of singles, as opposed to albums.

Also, people tend to say that live albums "don't count" in these kinds of debates ... but I'd still put forward that "Live at Leeds" is one of the greatest things ever. At least I felt that way when I was 13. But yeah, it still works for me.

And I think Daltrey was ahead of Plant with the open denim jacket/curly blond locks thing, for whatever that's worth.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on August 27, 2011, 03:33:44 PM
The Zep/Who argument is a good one and could go on for numerous episodes. I would love to hear Tom go way deep into his vaults of rock knowledge for a Stones/Beatles throw-down. It's cliche only up until you hear rock guys really get down to brass tacks to the point of what type of sandwich spread George Harrison was eating during the 3rd week of recording Rubber Soul.

(he preferred marmite, but only when it was raining outside)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Spacely on August 27, 2011, 03:39:54 PM
Quote from: CSW on August 27, 2011, 08:37:36 AM
Basically everything in this weeks show was AMAZING. I agree with Jason on the ban giving Tom room to be Tom. Some great stories. Tom mentioned the week before about not even need to take any calls to do the show and I can't help but feel that a show of that style (excepting for a Newbridgian call) would be really cool

Speaking of which the Blaze call had literally everything: malaprops (life of O'Reilly) in-show references ("too local" killed me), mentions of rails (tootski), mentions of GG (that MASH bit was inspired), talking about all the Monroe Brothers (did all of those actually happen as calls already, a couple didn't sound familiar?) But what really got me the most was the "Billly Joels?"- "I'm very good at getting them" line.


Every one of those Monroe stories has been a call, or been referenced in another call by a different Newbridge citizen.  The one major Monroe Brother/Call not mentioned was Phil Monroe, who "starred" on an episode of To Catch a Predator in Fall 2006.  Also, Phil's unnamed son once called as a Drunk Driver.  He was also unmentioned.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 27, 2011, 05:05:23 PM
I prefer Zeppelin slightly to The Who, but it's close. I rank them this way.

1) Houses of the Holy
2) Quadrophenia
3) Physical Graffiti
4) Led Zeppelin
5) Led Zeppelin II
6) Who's Next
7) The Who By Numbers
8) Led Zeppelin IV
9) Tommy
10) A Quick One
11) The Who Sell Out
12) Presence
13) The Who Sing My Generation
14) Who Are You
15) It's Hard
16) Led Zeppelin III
17) Coda
18) In Through the Out Door
19) Face Dances
20) Endless Wire
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 27, 2011, 05:23:30 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on August 27, 2011, 02:45:12 AM
shame on Tom for continuing to dump on MMA
I thought this show was supposed to be punk-rock

I'm glad you mentioned this. While I am not a super huge MMA fan I have attended a couple of live events and while MMA does have some weird appeal to the kinds of guys who wear Ed Hardy clothes w/o irony it is a perfectly legitimate sport and as safe as any combat sport out there. Goof on the fans if you like, but the sport itself is no better/worse than any other.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 27, 2011, 06:17:22 PM
By the way, while it may not make up for being snubbed by every "Best Comedy Podcast" list I do think Tom should know that I used this line right here-

“Is everyone’s natural protection mechanism in an emergency to make French toast? Why do people constantly buy milk, eggs, and bread?”

as my Facebook status update (giving full credit to Tom and the Best Show) and it got 6 "likes." So that's something. Not much, but something.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on August 27, 2011, 06:49:09 PM
Hall of Fame show, easily. Just absolutely entertaining, hilarious, ON throughout the whole thing.  I loved it! 

With non-regular callers, some of the creeps seem to come out of the woodwork (the dark arts thing brought this out), and dammit that makes for incredible radio.  Honestly, this is one of the GREAT episodes, for my money. 

RE:  ZEP.  If you subscribe to audible, and you've got an extra credit, WHEN GIANTS WALKED THE EARTH is a TREMENDOUS listen.  A British dude reads it, and there seems to be extra emphasis given to all the curses (WATCH OUT!  A BLUE BOOK!).  He reads with great aplomb, and it's wonderful. 

Totally smokes that stupid GET CAPONE book. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 27, 2011, 07:38:24 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on August 27, 2011, 01:51:46 PM
I heard, for the first time, the word "rails" used to mean cocaine outside of the Best Show universe.  Ha!
Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRbPWcLode0#)

Jump to the 1:25 mark, Buff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: llcultjam on August 27, 2011, 11:33:00 PM
Don DeLillo talk. ("Don Deleo")...I love that hating trees bit.

Also the impromptu songs: Tom as Lou Reed sings over Pet Sounds.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul from sacramento on August 28, 2011, 12:51:33 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 27, 2011, 05:23:30 PM

I'm glad you mentioned this. While I am not a super huge MMA fan I have attended a couple of live events and while MMA does have some weird appeal to the kinds of guys who wear Ed Hardy clothes w/o irony it is a perfectly legitimate sport and as safe as any combat sport out there. Goof on the fans if you like, but the sport itself is no better/worse than any other.

First off, I created a Spikeism while reading this post. "Ed Hardly" Spike, if you see this I would love for you to give it a grade.

Secondly, yeah maybe the reason it appeals to the type of guys who where Ed Hardly is because the  people that participate in the sport also wear that stuff. The type of people you went out of your way to disparage are the people you are cheering for in the ring. You can go ahead and say that it's a legitimate sport but it certainly is "better/ worse than other sports. Mainly worse.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 28, 2011, 10:02:29 AM
Quote from: drmoustache on August 28, 2011, 12:51:33 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 27, 2011, 05:23:30 PM

I'm glad you mentioned this. While I am not a super huge MMA fan I have attended a couple of live events and while MMA does have some weird appeal to the kinds of guys who wear Ed Hardy clothes w/o irony it is a perfectly legitimate sport and as safe as any combat sport out there. Goof on the fans if you like, but the sport itself is no better/worse than any other.

First off, I created a Spikeism while reading this post. "Ed Hardly" Spike, if you see this I would love for you to give it a grade.

Secondly, yeah maybe the reason it appeals to the type of guys who where Ed Hardly is because the  people that participate in the sport also wear that stuff. The type of people you went out of your way to disparage are the people you are cheering for in the ring. You can go ahead and say that it's a legitimate sport but it certainly is "better/ worse than other sports. Mainly worse.

Most athletes seem like assholes to me. If they can put on exciting fights I'm not too concerned with how they dress when they're not fighting.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on August 28, 2011, 01:47:52 PM
Other differences between MMA and most sports: punching, kicking, face mashing, choke holds, inevitable blood.

I like sports where dudes pass balls to other dudes and then maybe throw them at a basket or kick them through goal posts.  Watching something where the point is to disable your opponent with violence, on the other hand, makes me feel bad.  Weird, I know!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on August 28, 2011, 03:13:11 PM
Quote from: TheOnlyLivingTimInChicago on August 28, 2011, 01:47:52 PM
Other differences between MMA and most sports: punching, kicking, face mashing, choke holds, inevitable blood.

I like sports where dudes pass balls to other dudes and then maybe throw them at a basket or kick them through goal posts.  Watching something where the point is to disable your opponent with violence, on the other hand, makes me feel bad.  Weird, I know!

yeah that sport were the roided up guys dress up in armor and run into each other at full speed is so much less violent mainly because there is an egg shaped "ball" tangentially involved.

What animals those ancient Greeks were with their wrestling or the Japanese with their damnable "budo" what do these people know about culture and refinement?

dur..........ballz in holez is the BEST!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on August 28, 2011, 03:54:51 PM
I'm a guy who couldn't care less about sports in general, but it does seem to me that MMA gets ragged on unfairly because it bubbled up from below and therefore lacks the cultural pedigree of the more 'acceptable' violent sports like boxing and football. But I may be way off base since I'm speaking from a near total lack of knowledge.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on August 28, 2011, 04:04:41 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on August 28, 2011, 03:13:11 PM
Quote from: TheOnlyLivingTimInChicago on August 28, 2011, 01:47:52 PM
Other differences between MMA and most sports: punching, kicking, face mashing, choke holds, inevitable blood.

I like sports where dudes pass balls to other dudes and then maybe throw them at a basket or kick them through goal posts.  Watching something where the point is to disable your opponent with violence, on the other hand, makes me feel bad.  Weird, I know!

yeah that sport were the roided up guys dress up in armor and run into each other at full speed is so much less violent mainly because there is an egg shaped "ball" tangentially involved.

What animals those ancient Greeks were with their wrestling or the Japanese with their damnable "budo" what do these people know about culture and refinement?

dur..........ballz in holez is the BEST!

I'm not sure "tangentially" means what you think it means.

That said, do either wrestling or budo involve someone punching someone else in the face?  That's the bit that makes me queasy.  (Also, I never said I like American football.  Soccer has goal posts too, dummy.)

You're free to like whatever you like, guy.  But my point stands: disabling your opponent is the end goal of MMA.  That's what makes a lot of people uncomfortable.  Why is this confusing?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 28, 2011, 04:28:34 PM
Don't really have a dog in this fight, but I don't like logical flaws in arguments. The only advantage the football fan has is that, if one chooses to, it's easier to not see just how brutal football is.  The argument could easily be made that, because the money in the NFL is so great, it's even more evil. Because these guys knowingly destroy their bodies because the payday is so huge.

That said, I like football.  I'm not an MMA fan because the douchebaggery of the participants is so in your face, but I'll bet if I actually sat down and watched it, I'd enjoy it, much like I enjoy boxing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 28, 2011, 05:20:55 PM
Quote from: TheOnlyLivingTimInChicago on August 28, 2011, 01:47:52 PM
I like sports where dudes pass balls to other dudes and then maybe throw them at a basket or kick them through goal posts.  Watching something where the point is to disable your opponent with violence, on the other hand, makes me feel bad.  Weird, I know!

Best of all are sports where you disable your opponent with violence and then throw or kick his severed head into a basket or through goal posts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on August 28, 2011, 05:42:30 PM
I'm sure Nickelodeon's upcoming UFC Kids will bring legitimacy to the sport. (Michael Vick Babies sadly didn't get picked up.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on August 28, 2011, 06:08:44 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on August 28, 2011, 04:28:34 PM
Don't really have a dog in this fight, but I don't like logical flaws in arguments. The only advantage the football fan has is that, if one chooses to, it's easier to not see just how brutal football is.  The argument could easily be made that, because the money in the NFL is so great, it's even more evil. Because these guys knowingly destroy their bodies because the payday is so huge.

That said, I like football.  I'm not an MMA fan because the douchebaggery of the participants is so in your face, but I'll bet if I actually sat down and watched it, I'd enjoy it, much like I enjoy boxing.

I'm inclined to agree... except that brutal, concussion-inducing tackles aren't the point of football.  They're an incidental part of the game, not the goal of it.  A few smart reforms and bigger, more frequently enforced penalties could go a long way towards making the NFL ethically sound.

Plus, football players have unionized health insurance and pensions.  Do mixed martial artists?

If you're so big on logic, don't make a false equivalency.  (Also, I'm unclear... who said football is okay, and MMA isn't?  I can't find the post.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 28, 2011, 06:43:07 PM
I like the violence of golf.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on August 28, 2011, 07:53:08 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on August 28, 2011, 06:43:07 PM
I like the violence of golf.
Tiger didn't.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 28, 2011, 08:12:26 PM
Quote from: TheOnlyLivingTimInChicago on August 28, 2011, 06:08:44 PM

I'm inclined to agree... except that brutal, concussion-inducing tackles aren't the point of football. They're an incidental part of the game, not the goal of it.
That's not what any superstar defensive football player would tell you.

Quote from: TheOnlyLivingTimInChicago on August 28, 2011, 06:08:44 PM
Plus, football players have unionized health insurance and pensions.  Do mixed martial artists?
Does the fact that your wheelchair is covered by health insurance really make up for it?

Quote from: TheOnlyLivingTimInChicago on August 28, 2011, 06:08:44 PM
If you're so big on logic, don't make a false equivalency.  (Also, I'm unclear... who said football is okay, and MMA isn't?  I can't find the post.)

You implied that football is okay and MMA isn't.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on August 28, 2011, 08:20:03 PM
Too much sports talk!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 28, 2011, 08:35:16 PM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on August 28, 2011, 08:20:03 PM
Too much sports talk!

Shut up, freshman.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on August 28, 2011, 10:26:23 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on August 28, 2011, 08:12:26 PM
Quote from: TheOnlyLivingTimInChicago on August 28, 2011, 06:08:44 PM

I'm inclined to agree... except that brutal, concussion-inducing tackles aren't the point of football. They're an incidental part of the game, not the goal of it.
That's not what any superstar defensive football player would tell you.

Quote from: TheOnlyLivingTimInChicago on August 28, 2011, 06:08:44 PM
Plus, football players have unionized health insurance and pensions.  Do mixed martial artists?
Does the fact that your wheelchair is covered by health insurance really make up for it?

Quote from: TheOnlyLivingTimInChicago on August 28, 2011, 06:08:44 PM
If you're so big on logic, don't make a false equivalency.  (Also, I'm unclear... who said football is okay, and MMA isn't?  I can't find the post.)

You implied that football is okay and MMA isn't.

1. I don't know any superstar linebackers or lineman.  Do you?  Are you going entirely based on interviews, or what?  I'm honestly curious... obviously, head down tackles are encouraged at the high school level, but this isn't an inherent problem with football "the game."  The ethics of playing pro football hasn't caught up to the tactics.  Dunno how this makes it equivalent to a sport where the only point is to lay a dude out.

2. You were making an ethical comparison.  One sport takes care of its own, the other doesn't (as far as I know).  So yes, I would be more inclined to give football a pass (NO PUN INTENDED!  HA HA!) for at least acknowledging that long term health problems exist.  Again, I don't know if MMA leagues have dealt with this at all yet.

And, like I said, the tackling issue can be dealt with by regulations, enforcement, etc.  In MMA, blows to the head are inherent to the sport.  I'm not sure why this distinction eludes you.

3.  I actually wasn't talking about football in my first post.  I like football okay, but the violent parts of it bother me.  I like basketball, soccer and baseball, and football's a distant fourth.  In that order.  Doesn't mean I think football is the same thing as cage fighting, because that's fucking ridiculous.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on August 28, 2011, 10:43:27 PM
Just to be clear, there are huge problems with American football.  But they're fixable, and could be dealt with by punishing the players who make dirty tackles and the coaches who teach that style of play.

I'm not sure how you could remove the risk of permanent, debilitating injury from MMA.  If that's a possibility, please... show me the way, Frampton Stylee.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on August 28, 2011, 10:53:29 PM
I guess we could remove the possibility of injury of everyone from everything by covering everyone in bubble wrap with sensors attached to go off each time we got more than a foot away from each other. This is highly impractical to carry out now but if a technological singularity happens in the next couple of decades the AGI's that are created will surely workout some way to do exactly that.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 29, 2011, 12:04:20 AM
Quote from: TheOnlyLivingTimInChicago on August 28, 2011, 10:43:27 PM
Just to be clear, there are huge problems with American football.  But they're fixable, and could be dealt with by punishing the players who make dirty tackles and the coaches who teach that style of play.

I'm not sure how you could remove the risk of permanent, debilitating injury from MMA.  If that's a possibility, please... show me the way, Frampton Stylee.

You can't completely eliminate the risk of permanent injury in MMA altogether, but if all the parties involved (the ref and the fighters) know what they're doing that possibility is pretty slim. Fluke injuries can happen, but in general if a guy snaps an ankle it's because he didn't tap when he should have and the ref let it happen. It's not a safe sport by any stretch, but it's also not as deadly as some seem to think it is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DrCam on August 29, 2011, 12:11:29 AM
When it wasn't entirely clear whether that caller was high or not, and then he says, "French Spanish Reggae," I nearly crashed my car.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul from sacramento on August 29, 2011, 03:45:22 AM
I don't really care whether or not it's safe. It's already here and it's probably not going to go away. I don't like that it is boring, all the participants are very unlikable, Joe Rogan (by the way another Spikeism "Joe Rogaine"), anybody I would be able to find that I could talk about with I wouldn't want to talk to, you often have to pay to watch it, numerous other reasons.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 29, 2011, 01:58:57 PM
Quote from: DrCam on August 29, 2011, 12:11:29 AM
When it wasn't entirely clear whether that caller was high or not, and then he says, "French Spanish Reggae," I nearly crashed my car.

French Spanish Reggae, the genre that reminds us there's something worse than German hip hop.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 29, 2011, 06:21:50 PM
Quote from: drmoustache on August 29, 2011, 03:45:22 AM
I don't really care whether or not it's safe. It's already here and it's probably not going to go away. I don't like that it is boring, all the participants are very unlikable, Joe Rogan (by the way another Spikeism "Joe Rogaine"), anybody I would be able to find that I could talk about with I wouldn't want to talk to, you often have to pay to watch it, numerous other reasons.

Fair enough. I'm not really invested enough in it as a fan to give any grand defense of it. I like something you dislike, I'm sure you like several things I dislike. Were I not bored due to being stcuk inside because of the hurricane I doubt I would have persued it this far.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 29, 2011, 09:07:32 PM
My knowledge of how crazy football is comes mostly from too much HBO sports and a friend whose brother was in NFL camp, but I've completely lost interest in the argument/debate.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on August 29, 2011, 11:45:04 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on August 29, 2011, 09:07:32 PM
My knowledge of how crazy football is comes mostly from too much HBO sports and a friend whose brother was in NFL camp, but I've completely lost interest in the argument/debate.

I wouldn't believe you, but you italicized the shit out of "completely".  So I guess you've beaten me, sir... because he who cares least is best!  Like the bible says.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on August 29, 2011, 11:48:06 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 29, 2011, 12:04:20 AM
Quote from: TheOnlyLivingTimInChicago on August 28, 2011, 10:43:27 PM
Just to be clear, there are huge problems with American football.  But they're fixable, and could be dealt with by punishing the players who make dirty tackles and the coaches who teach that style of play.

I'm not sure how you could remove the risk of permanent, debilitating injury from MMA.  If that's a possibility, please... show me the way, Frampton Stylee.

You can't completely eliminate the risk of permanent injury in MMA altogether, but if all the parties involved (the ref and the fighters) know what they're doing that possibility is pretty slim. Fluke injuries can happen, but in general if a guy snaps an ankle it's because he didn't tap when he should have and the ref let it happen. It's not a safe sport by any stretch, but it's also not as deadly as some seem to think it is.

Yeah, that makes sense to me.  I guess I just don't enjoy fighting sports in general.  Things that have even a theoretical blood lust element rub me the wrong way... maybe when it's been around for a few years, and the culture surrounding it becomes less douchey, I'll stop ragging on it.  As if any MMA fans care what I think.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on August 30, 2011, 12:54:03 AM
Glad to see people can have such strong opinions on subjects they hardly give a crap or know about.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on August 30, 2011, 12:58:45 AM
So, wait, MMA doesn't involve hitting people in the face on purpose?

I must have it confused with something else.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 30, 2011, 03:42:50 AM
Quote from: The Only Living Tim In Chicago on August 29, 2011, 11:45:04 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on August 29, 2011, 09:07:32 PM
My knowledge of how crazy football is comes mostly from too much HBO sports and a friend whose brother was in NFL camp, but I've completely lost interest in the argument/debate.

I wouldn't believe you, but you italicized the shit out of "completely".  So I guess you've beaten me, sir... because he who cares least is best!  Like the bible says.

I was actually conceding the victory to you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 30, 2011, 03:47:33 AM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on August 30, 2011, 12:54:03 AM
Glad to see people can have such strong opinions on subjects they hardly give a crap or know about.

It's the American way, you turd.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 30, 2011, 09:50:55 AM
In fishing, one of the competitors always DIES. Usually the fish.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: narwhale on August 30, 2011, 10:47:28 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on August 27, 2011, 05:05:23 PM
I prefer Zeppelin slightly to The Who, but it's close. I rank them this way.

1) Houses of the Holy
2) Quadrophenia
3) Physical Graffiti
4) Led Zeppelin
5) Led Zeppelin II
6) Who's Next
7) The Who By Numbers
8) Led Zeppelin IV
9) Tommy
10) A Quick One
11) The Who Sell Out
12) Presence
13) The Who Sing My Generation
14) Who Are You
15) It's Hard
16) Led Zeppelin III
17) Coda
18) In Through the Out Door
19) Face Dances
20) Endless Wire

Not to go back too far in the thread, but I wish I had a chance to call in for Who chat last week. I like Endless Wire more than Face Dances (the WORST), It's Hard (half OK half horrible) and Who Are You. To me it's on the same level as Who By Numbers- not top tier but I still find myself listening to it all the way through fairly often. It also reminds me of the tone of By Numbers except instead of being an angry drunk Townshend is an angry old guy.

The discussion on the show was very interesting, and after thinking about it it was surprising to me that one of my top 5 favorite bands had so few albums that I actually classify as 'great'. A relatively low batting average as Tom would say.

Not restricted to studio albums, I'd say Sell Out, Tommy, Who's Next, Live at Leeds, Meaty Beaty, and Quadrophenia are essentials. I'm even on the fence about Tommy. The 'song' songs are great, but whenever I hear it I just think about how great it could have been. The engineering leaves something to be desired (the story is that they left space for orchestral arrangements but ran out of money), and I think I would like it more if it sounded raw like Sell Out or the live performances or polished and synthy like Who's Next.

The Who will always have a spot in my heart for being my first real music obsession. It also helps that I got into them at just the right time in my life. Quadrophenia is the perfect album for when you're 14 and your parents are getting divorced.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Riley on August 30, 2011, 02:50:43 PM
That week's Best Show was one for the ages.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 30, 2011, 02:53:36 PM
My favorite Led Zeppelin album is the Box Set.  It never gets any love in the best album lists, though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on August 30, 2011, 03:09:00 PM
I prefer my hand-to-hand combat sports planned out in advance and with guys wearing sequins who also call the people in attendance poor and dumb.

Also: I spent a good five months in 2000 listening to nothing but The Who. Literally, I listened to no other music and I listed them as my all-time favorite band. I saw them pre-Entwhistle's passing and thought it was pretty great. They aren't my number one any more -- they're somewhere after The Clash, The Ramones and Queen but before Pavement, Superchunk, The Pixies and Weezer during their first two albums. But I still love them to death.  In addition, has there ever been a better live recorded piece of music than The Who doing A Quick One on the Rock'n'Roll Circus? MAYBE Queen doing Radio Ga Ga at Live Aid or Bruce's Born to Run from the Capitol Theater.

Oddly, my wife and I have spent a lot of the past year talking about Led. I always kind of hated them growing up since I largely associated them with mulletheads in jean jackets and the horrors of hearing cover bands play it down the shore. My wife was also never a fan, and she likes classic rock a lot more than I do. But we've started really liking a lot of their songs. I plan on doing a side-by-side comparison of the two because of Tom -- there's a lot of distance between me and The Who and I don't know anything except the AOR singles for Led.

This is dangerous, however. We just found a working record player. I really don't want to become a record store person again but I think it's inevitable.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on August 30, 2011, 03:28:01 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on August 30, 2011, 03:42:50 AM
I was actually conceding the victory to you.

I'm more comfortable losing, though.  I prefer moral victories over actual ones.   YOU WIN, PLEASE.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 30, 2011, 04:02:12 PM
Tom,

If you wish to keep steering the show towards the occult, and if you are still looking for a good name for Satan, may I recommend my favorite, "The Lord of Lies."

-Jon
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: puppycity on August 30, 2011, 05:03:56 PM
I love Zeppelin and the Who equally, but Zeppelin only put out one double album and did more covers. Without the Who there would be no Guided by Voices, whereas no Led Zeppelin = Kingdom Come.

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq1tpCkAecI&feature=related#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 30, 2011, 05:17:32 PM
I listened to "deep cut" Classic Rock radio, the least bad alternative in 1980s/90s suburban NC, in the days before the iPod.

So much of Led Zeppelin's (and a good bit of The Who's) work I absolutely cannot listen to anymore.

The most mentally available exceptions are songs like Poor Tom and Achilles' Last Stand and A Quick One While He's Away and Happy Jack, songs that for whatever reason were spared the incredible overplaying.

I happen to think that Traveling Riverside Blues and Baba O'Riley are fantastic songs, but if I never hear them again it's all right with me.  They're burned in my memory, anyway.  And there's no need to play even a second of Whole Lotta Love or Pinball Wizard.



ADDENDUM: This may be the trippiest thing on Wikipedia: "The song's backing track was derived from deep within the Lifehouse concept. Townshend wanted to input the life information of Meher Baba into a synthesizer, which would then generate music based on that information."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 30, 2011, 06:36:17 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on August 30, 2011, 12:54:03 AM
Glad to see people can have such strong opinions on subjects they hardly give a crap or know about.

I kinda think that most internet arguments (and this was pretty tame as far as these things go) would end in a mutual shrug if all parties involved had common sense. Like Greggulator I much prefer good old fashioned professional wrestling. When Tom trashes that I will have a problem. I'm actually hoping Dumm Oaf will call in again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on August 30, 2011, 10:57:47 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on August 30, 2011, 06:36:17 PM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on August 30, 2011, 12:54:03 AM
Glad to see people can have such strong opinions on subjects they hardly give a crap or know about.

I kinda think that most internet arguments (and this was pretty tame as far as these things go) would end in a mutual shrug if all parties involved had common sense. Like Greggulator I much prefer good old fashioned professional wrestling. When Tom trashes that I will have a problem. I'm actually hoping Dumm Oaf will call in again.

Dumm Oaf has posted here before.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 31, 2011, 12:14:58 AM
SKEEVEE.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on August 31, 2011, 12:28:01 AM
The story Skeevy told about Mike and "Tom" in the bedroom was certainly one for the books.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: narwhale on August 31, 2011, 08:46:45 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on August 30, 2011, 05:17:32 PM
ADDENDUM: This may be the trippiest thing on Wikipedia: "The song's backing track was derived from deep within the Lifehouse concept. Townshend wanted to input the life information of Meher Baba into a synthesizer, which would then generate music based on that information."

Even better, when Townshend revisited Lifehouse a few years ago there was a website called the Lifehouse Method where you could get your own personalized song based on pictures you upload and sounds you make into a computer microphone. It's no longer functional, but there's some interesting info here http://www.davesnowdon.com/project/lifehousemethod (http://www.davesnowdon.com/project/lifehousemethod). And here's a sample track: My Lifehouse Method (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZA0TQVMYIk#) Like many Pete Townshend-related projects, it didn't really pan out.

I actually bought that dumb Lifehouse boxset when it came out. 2 discs of demos, 1 disc of orchestral arrangements, 1 disc of electronic experimentation, and a 2 disc radio play. Between that and a horrible John Entwistle Band live album I bought around the same time, I soon learned the lesson that you don't have to buy something just because your favorite band releases it. In a way it probably saved me from becoming a completionist, which is a good thing because after the Who I moved on to GBV.  :D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on August 31, 2011, 09:26:04 AM
Maggie commenting on the dumb podcast: "Her voice sounds like a sweater."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 31, 2011, 09:58:00 AM
I forgot to mention the "Banned Callers" montage. That was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on August 31, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Tom's really starting to phone it in. Not hosting last night's show means he's entering his Howard Stern phase. Expect more guest hosts than quality content in the future.
Time to turn the page folks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 31, 2011, 02:06:54 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 31, 2011, 09:58:00 AM
I forgot to mention the "Banned Callers" montage. That was great.

I am a few shows behind.  Which episode is this? I am intrigued!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on August 31, 2011, 02:17:08 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on August 31, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Tom's really starting to phone it in. Not hosting last night's show means he's entering his Howard Stern phase. Expect more guest hosts than quality content in the future.
Time to turn the page folks.

Um, strongly disagree! Tom is on fire like he's never been. Tom is complaining less, having more fun, being hilarious, and otherwise KILLING IT. He is in total control, and delivering.

Also he's been doing it for free for ten years and rarely misses a week. Give the guy a break!

-Ajax
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 31, 2011, 02:26:34 PM
Quote from: mostlymeat on August 31, 2011, 02:17:08 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on August 31, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Tom's really starting to phone it in. Not hosting last night's show means he's entering his Howard Stern phase. Expect more guest hosts than quality content in the future.
Time to turn the page folks.

Um, strongly disagree! Tom is on fire like he's never been. Tom is complaining less, having more fun, being hilarious, and otherwise KILLING IT. He is in total control, and delivering.

Also he's been doing it for free for ten years and rarely misses a week. Give the guy a break!

-Ajax

It's also August and last I heard, Tom is human.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on August 31, 2011, 02:38:39 PM
"You should do what Stephen King does."

"Bore everyone to tears with my column in Entertainment Weekly?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex_from_the_woods on August 31, 2011, 02:50:09 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on August 31, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Tom's really starting to phone it in. Not hosting last night's show means he's entering his Howard Stern phase. Expect more guest hosts than quality content in the future.
Time to turn the page folks.

How dare you?! For shame...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on August 31, 2011, 04:03:16 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on August 31, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Tom's really starting to phone it in. Not hosting last night's show means he's entering his Howard Stern phase. Expect more guest hosts than quality content in the future.
Time to turn the page folks.

I believe the FOT board has its first true troll. Not counting that strange shit by Tor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 31, 2011, 07:41:38 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on August 31, 2011, 02:06:54 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 31, 2011, 09:58:00 AM
I forgot to mention the "Banned Callers" montage. That was great.

I am a few shows behind.  Which episode is this? I am intrigued!

Last night's Jon. Hatch was filling in, but he played the montage at the top of the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 31, 2011, 08:34:48 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on August 31, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Tom's really starting to phone it in. Not hosting last night's show means he's entering his Howard Stern phase. Expect more guest hosts than quality content in the future.
Time to turn the page folks.

If Tom only did one Best Show a month I would be more than happy with that. Not with losing the weekly Best Show, but the fact that he's doing the show for free mans he gets more leeway from me than a guy getting paid 9 figures to do a little over 100 shows a year. And I have no beef with Stern either. He made a good bsuiness deal so good for him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 31, 2011, 08:44:58 PM
Is this Jeff in Seattle dude for real? Is he being tongue-in-cheek and thinking it's obvious? 'Cause he might be thinking that but he'd be wrong, at least to me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on August 31, 2011, 08:54:50 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on August 27, 2011, 05:05:23 PM
I prefer Zeppelin slightly to The Who, but it's close. I rank them this way.

1) Houses of the Holy
2) Quadrophenia
3) Physical Graffiti
4) Led Zeppelin
5) Led Zeppelin II
6) Who's Next
7) The Who By Numbers
8) Led Zeppelin IV
9) Tommy
10) A Quick One
11) The Who Sell Out
12) Presence
13) The Who Sing My Generation
14) Who Are You
15) It's Hard
16) Led Zeppelin III
17) Coda
18) In Through the Out Door
19) Face Dances
20) Endless Wire

I can't believe that everyone got caught up in Led/Who and MMA/football arguments, and nobody mentioned how the 8th entry in this list came out as a shades-wearing emoticon.  That made this list all the better, for me, personally, especially as I'm not particularly into either band.

Also, unsure about whether apparent "troll" is for real or joke, but I think Tom is being anything but lazy.  From what I can imagine, he is probably dealing with hurricane fallout, as I understand it hit the Jersey area fairly hard.  Please be understanding and show sympathy.  He does so much, for free, and has done the show so much without asking much from us in return.  Let's be grateful that he's even still doing the show, at this point.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ham bone on August 31, 2011, 09:12:26 PM
LUV SKEEVY
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 31, 2011, 11:03:49 PM
Dude ... we're sharing a cell!

(http://www.adrants.com/images/dellguy1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex_from_the_woods on September 01, 2011, 10:35:37 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on August 27, 2011, 05:05:23 PM
I prefer Zeppelin slightly to The Who, but it's close. I rank them this way.

1) Houses of the Holy
2) Quadrophenia
3) Physical Graffiti
4) Led Zeppelin
5) Led Zeppelin II
6) Who's Next
7) The Who By Numbers
8) Led Zeppelin IV
9) Tommy
10) A Quick One
11) The Who Sell Out
12) Presence
13) The Who Sing My Generation
14) Who Are You
15) It's Hard
16) Led Zeppelin III
17) Coda
18) In Through the Out Door
19) Face Dances
20) Endless Wire

Ranking Quadrophenia highest of the Who albums shows that you know your Who. I'm guessing Live at Leeds being left off was an oversight. One of the best live rock records ever. Probably my favorite guitar tone ever. I'd rank it neck and neck with Who's next.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on September 01, 2011, 12:05:05 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 31, 2011, 08:44:58 PM
Is this Jeff in Seattle dude for real? Is he being tongue-in-cheek and thinking it's obvious? 'Cause he might be thinking that but he'd be wrong, at least to me.

I wrongly assumed this show/board was a place where gentleman could come to trade jabs.

I will return to laying in prostrate at the altar of Tom, worshiping with all the rest of you sheeple.

Please, accept my most humble apology.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 01, 2011, 12:08:19 PM
I still can't tell.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on September 01, 2011, 12:13:04 PM
I'll be honest. Your comment doesn't bother me half as much as the folks that constantly praise Tom. WE GET IT. It's understood that the majority of BS fans have the utmost respect for Tom. I think Tom knows this. Whether Jeff is being serious or not it doesn't really matter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 01, 2011, 01:07:54 PM
I challenge authority in every facet of my life but two: Karate and The Best Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on September 01, 2011, 01:08:38 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 01, 2011, 12:08:19 PM
I still can't tell.

Well, I used my real name and a real photo of me.

I should ask you, are YOU real? What's your name and where's your picture?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on September 01, 2011, 01:30:33 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on September 01, 2011, 01:08:38 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 01, 2011, 12:08:19 PM
I still can't tell.

Well, I used my real name and a real photo of me.

I should ask you, are YOU real? What's your name and where's your picture?

Photograph yourself with a newspaper and confirm your claim!
(Preferably the Newbridge Herald-Times Republican-Herald)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 01, 2011, 01:39:41 PM
What is the derivation of the last name "in Seattle"?  There's a fascinating and plucky immigrant story behind that one, I bet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on September 01, 2011, 01:57:20 PM
Quote from: effecT on September 01, 2011, 01:30:33 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on September 01, 2011, 01:08:38 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 01, 2011, 12:08:19 PM
I still can't tell.

Well, I used my real name and a real photo of me.

I should ask you, are YOU real? What's your name and where's your picture?

Photograph yourself with a newspaper and confirm your claim!
(Preferably the Newbridge Herald-Times Republican-Herald)

I really like that that's the name of the Newbridge newspaper because the newspaper where I grew up was the Pottsville Republican-Herald.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 01, 2011, 02:07:42 PM
I listened to almost the whole show but somehow missed Skeevy.  I may not sleep again for awhile.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 01, 2011, 03:26:53 PM
Quote from: Alex_from_the_woods on September 01, 2011, 10:35:37 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on August 27, 2011, 05:05:23 PM
I prefer Zeppelin slightly to The Who, but it's close. I rank them this way.

1) Houses of the Holy
2) Quadrophenia
3) Physical Graffiti
4) Led Zeppelin
5) Led Zeppelin II
6) Who's Next
7) The Who By Numbers
8) Led Zeppelin IV
9) Tommy
10) A Quick One
11) The Who Sell Out
12) Presence
13) The Who Sing My Generation
14) Who Are You
15) It's Hard
16) Led Zeppelin III
17) Coda
18) In Through the Out Door
19) Face Dances
20) Endless Wire

Ranking Quadrophenia highest of the Who albums shows that you know your Who. I'm guessing Live at Leeds being left off was an oversight. One of the best live rock records ever. Probably my favorite guitar tone ever. I'd rank it neck and neck with Who's next.

I love Live at Leeds, but I was avoiding compilations and/or live records. (I might have made an exception if an entirely new record, like Neil Young's Time Fades Away were recorded live.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 01, 2011, 03:28:08 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on September 01, 2011, 01:08:38 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 01, 2011, 12:08:19 PM
I still can't tell.

Well, I used my real name and a real photo of me.


Well, in that case, my condolences.

Come on, it's a JOKE
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on September 01, 2011, 04:14:16 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on September 01, 2011, 03:28:08 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on September 01, 2011, 01:08:38 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 01, 2011, 12:08:19 PM
I still can't tell.

Well, I used my real name and a real photo of me.


Well, in that case, my condolences.

Come on, it's a JOKE

I think he is the FOT-board's #1 handsome boy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on September 02, 2011, 04:21:48 AM
@JoseCanseco
So much hate America should be embarrassed
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on September 02, 2011, 01:18:58 PM
Skeevy.

The show needs more Skeevy.

The world needs Skeevy and Wally Wackiman to co-host a show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on September 03, 2011, 04:04:39 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on August 31, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Tom's really starting to phone it in. Not hosting last night's show means he's entering his Howard Stern phase. Expect more guest hosts than quality content in the future.
Time to turn the page folks.

I get what you are going for and all, but troll-wise you are making me long for the days of raad_man. Step it up! Be racist or talk about Axl Rose all the time or something! Go big or go home!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on September 03, 2011, 10:02:15 PM
Raad_Man!

Emma, punch yourself in the kidney for reminding me of that dude.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stan on September 04, 2011, 11:48:57 AM
 How does that song go?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on September 05, 2011, 03:46:26 AM
mmmm.....kidney punch
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 06, 2011, 03:17:57 PM
How hard can this naming process be?  "Man and Whacky Dan".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on September 06, 2011, 05:16:09 PM
Quote from: emma on September 03, 2011, 04:04:39 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on August 31, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Tom's really starting to phone it in. Not hosting last night's show means he's entering his Howard Stern phase. Expect more guest hosts than quality content in the future.
Time to turn the page folks.

I get what you are going for and all, but troll-wise you are making me long for the days of raad_man. Step it up! Be racist or talk about Axl Rose all the time or something! Go big or go home!

I'm sorry you require your heroes to be free from criticism, unless it's racist or homophobic garbage talk.

I'm sure Tom would be proud of that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on September 06, 2011, 05:22:33 PM
I agree with emma, this guy is a snooze.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 06, 2011, 08:40:17 PM
Quote from: Martin on September 06, 2011, 05:22:33 PM
I agree with emma, this guy is a snooze.

This guy doesn't even register as a snooze.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stan on September 06, 2011, 08:54:02 PM
Achordants - Carry On Wayward Son (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxbDMnk_Qz8#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: oilcantim on September 06, 2011, 10:48:25 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on September 06, 2011, 05:16:09 PM
Quote from: emma on September 03, 2011, 04:04:39 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on August 31, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Tom's really starting to phone it in. Not hosting last night's show means he's entering his Howard Stern phase. Expect more guest hosts than quality content in the future.
Time to turn the page folks.

I get what you are going for and all, but troll-wise you are making me long for the days of raad_man. Step it up! Be racist or talk about Axl Rose all the time or something! Go big or go home!

I'm sorry you require your heroes to be free from criticism, unless it's racist or homophobic garbage talk.

I'm sure Tom would be proud of that.

Generally, I'd like everyone to be free from dumb and boring criticism.  Which is not to say that you are dumb and boring!  (This is also not to say that you are not dumb or boring.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on September 06, 2011, 11:10:40 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on August 31, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Tom's really starting to phone it in. Not hosting last night's show means he's entering his Howard Stern phase. Expect more guest hosts than quality content in the future.
Time to turn the page folks.

When do we start trading jabs?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on September 06, 2011, 11:16:41 PM
Roy Jr. is 15. He should be in Antarctica with the rest of the under-25 set.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on September 06, 2011, 11:26:29 PM
Quote from: Spike on September 06, 2011, 11:16:41 PM
Roy Jr. is 15. He should be in Antarctica with the rest of the under-25 set.

Do I detect A JAB?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on September 06, 2011, 11:32:17 PM
Bye, Jeff in Seattle. See you in Hell.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on September 06, 2011, 11:36:19 PM
Quote from: Jeff in Seattle on September 01, 2011, 12:05:05 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 31, 2011, 08:44:58 PM
Is this Jeff in Seattle dude for real? Is he being tongue-in-cheek and thinking it's obvious? 'Cause he might be thinking that but he'd be wrong, at least to me.

I wrongly assumed this show/board was a place where gentleman could come to trade jabs.

I will return to laying in prostrate at the altar of Tom, worshiping with all the rest of you sheeple.

Please, accept my most humble apology.

And another thing, where do you get the idea that only gentlemen post on this board? Believe it or not, there are many ladies here that also enjoy partaking in the trading of jabs.

As someone who believes in gender equality, I'm highly offended by your post.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 07, 2011, 05:48:22 AM
"Her voice sounds like a sweater."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on September 07, 2011, 07:46:14 AM
"It's an acquired taste, like eating garbage."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on September 07, 2011, 10:02:01 AM
"Cicada U, like the bug?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Brandon0476 on September 07, 2011, 10:57:10 AM
It's a little late, but I've had Tom's singing "Chestnut Mare" in my heads for days.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on September 07, 2011, 03:54:04 PM
Tom talking about the destruction of his 'stuff' was genuinely moving. People who don't collect things assume that it is 'just stuff'. But to people who collect things they like (music, books, etc), these things are largely irreplaceable, and take a lifetime to accumulate. I am not talking about people who hoard junk, or people who collect collectables and then keep them in mint condition for future sale. I am talking about people (and I imagine this includes most WFMU listeners) who collect the things that have had an impact on them in some way. Even buying Self Portrait, listening to it, and realising that it was every bit as bad as legend would have it, makes the CD important, even if you never listen to it again.

Of course, the loss of personal artefacts, like 'Nice Memories' or the basketball writing, is even more tragic. I'd be in a worse state than Tom.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 07, 2011, 05:01:29 PM
"Hang up on that turd." It's become a part of my day to day routine.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 07, 2011, 08:19:00 PM
It's nice to hear the guy from Grand Rapids representin.'  I grew up near there, and never knew anybody as cool as that at the time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 07, 2011, 08:58:50 PM
Oh shit oh shit oh shit I just got to the part where Tom talks about his ruined Stuff. You try to be stoic about this kind of thing but it genuinely is sad. I actually doubled over in pain when he mentioned the soaked Destroyed By Monsters set! Shit! (It does make you think about your priorities in life, doubling over like that.) Well, best wishes, Tom. I hope not to trivialize the genuine misfortune of people born or placed into seriously deprived situations when I say your steady keel is admirable and even, for those of us by good luck placed beyond the reach of severe want (i. e., plagued mostly by First World problems), kind of inspirational.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on September 08, 2011, 01:25:46 AM
Yeah, that was a heartbreaking story.  Hope you're continuing to recover, Tom, even with so much lost.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on September 08, 2011, 01:31:02 AM
156976 Posts in 7331 Topics by 3650 Members. Latest Member:  Uncle Evan

I hope this is the real Uncle Evan.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Uncle Evan on September 08, 2011, 03:52:27 AM
It is...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 08, 2011, 06:46:03 AM
Chestnut Mare (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmitlk-uupU#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on September 08, 2011, 08:12:16 AM
As sad as the thought of losing records and stuff is, I did get a good laugh out of Tom's describing the water-repellant powers of the "Nice Price" sticker.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Julie on September 08, 2011, 11:31:38 AM
I feel bad for Tom losing all of his stuff and hate his insurance company. I love the story about the cat who showed up, though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on September 08, 2011, 04:32:07 PM
"free small vanilla sundae".

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 08, 2011, 05:18:38 PM
...in a plastic Phillies helmet!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on September 08, 2011, 09:10:55 PM
The image that popped in my head of Jason From Alabama strutting back in forth cannot be beat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 09, 2011, 12:07:29 AM
I thought the caller who had been stuffed in a locker was pretty hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: andrew in philadelphia on September 09, 2011, 11:02:27 AM
Two essential elements to any classic Best Show installment are Tom threatening lawsuits and Tom making allegations of racism. This week's episode had both. Yet another classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 09, 2011, 11:36:16 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on September 08, 2011, 06:46:03 AM
Chestnut Mare (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmitlk-uupU#)

Great song and nice performance. One question though, what does it mean when he says he's going to 'give her my brand'? I ask because I want to know if it's safe for my daughter to listen to.

TheMistaSteve 12 hours ago

Reply
@TheMistaSteve Sad to say, branding refers to heating a metal form in the fire and then burning the imprint on the animal's skin so that the symbol burned into the skin will identify the owner. I work in England for a month most years and there the sheep are painted with a colored circle, where the color identifies the owner - a much more humane approach to identifying livestock. Might be a good opportunity to discuss cruelty to animals with your daughter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 09, 2011, 12:50:46 PM
Listening to the 4/13/2010 show.  Tom relates an anecdote where David Newman, writer of Bonnie and Clyde, had run an anonymous car-driving, screenplay-mentioning Tom down in a New York Times column.

Haven't been able to find the column (yet), but I'm starting to think that maybe Tom IS significantly more beset by snobs than the Average Joe.



Also from that show: "I forced my way in there Mentos-style."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on September 09, 2011, 02:02:03 PM
The whole Orson Welles discussion was magic, but the mental image of Welles trying to rollerskate in Xanadu was too much. I was listening on my iPod and had to stop in the middle of the sidewalk, I was laughing so hard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on September 09, 2011, 04:28:29 PM
Quote from: JBillington on September 07, 2011, 03:54:04 PM
Even buying Self Portrait, listening to it, and realising that it was every bit as bad as legend would have it, makes the CD important, even if you never listen to it again.

self portrait is not so bad. If it came out today and was by some bearded indie folker critics would be gushing over it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bowie on September 09, 2011, 09:03:15 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on September 09, 2011, 12:50:46 PM
Listening to the 4/13/2010 show.  Tom relates an anecdote where David Newman, writer of Bonnie and Clyde, had run an anonymous car-driving, screenplay-mentioning Tom down in a New York Times column.

Haven't been able to find the column (yet), but I'm starting to think that maybe Tom IS significantly more beset by snobs than the Average Joe.

David Newman, "Learning to Talk Screenwriterese (And Other Tips)," New York Times, July 28, 1996. The relevant bits:

Quote
When I first started out in this line of work, which was roughly somewhere between the end of silent films and the commencement of psychedelic drugs, the enduring myth among writers of my generation was that if you were a scribbler, working away at your advertising copy or writing newspaper captions, what you were really doing was working on the Great American Novel. You worked on that sometime between dessert and exhaustion, so you did about 10 minutes a night. And then you went to sleep.

Now, everybody is writing screenplays. You get in a cab and the driver hears you talking about the movie business and, before you get out, the driver asks you if you will read his screenplay. It's happened to me three times.

The rest of the piece essentially consists of Newman depicting the screenwriting industry as a soulless, disheartening machine, but he can barely suppress its subtextual desperation, which is basically: Remember when nobody else wanted to be a screenwriter? They were smart back then. / No, really–screenwriting sucks. I wouldn't worry about contacting the studios if I were you. / Don't worry, I'll keep doing job so you can do something (anything) else. / Please quit taking all my gigs!

My favorite admonition to wannabe screenwriters: "You're going to have to learn all these games." Don't say David Newman never warned you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 10, 2011, 03:44:21 PM
Nice job, Bowie!  How did you find that?  What search terms?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on September 10, 2011, 04:01:20 PM
The part of Tom's story that got to me was when he said "Remember all those comics I didn't have time to get around to reading? Not a problem anymore." I've never been a huge collector of stuff so while I felt for Tom I couldn't quite relate, but when he said comic books  were lost... I felt for him. Also liked Tom's response to "It's just stuff" "Yeah, but it's MY stuff." which is 100% correct. To paraphrase George Carlin, their stuff is ess-hit, my ess-hit is stuff.

I kinda hope Jeff from Seattle feels like crap after hearing why exactly Tom missed the show.

Also, I enjoy SONS OF ANARCHY, but I have to admit that Tom has a point when he says it's impossible to follow. I have no idea who got killed in the season premiere or why, but I did enjoy the overall sense of chaos.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bowie on September 10, 2011, 07:59:08 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on September 10, 2011, 03:44:21 PM
Nice job, Bowie!  How did you find that?  What search terms?

Glad you enjoyed it! I nerd out pretty hard when it comes to research. . . 

Laurie from Miami would be proud to know that I found the article using the NYT Historical database through my public library's website. From there I searched "David Newman" and limited it to articles from 1990 to the present. The first or second result was the winning ticket. Research databases – gotta love 'em!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 11, 2011, 02:45:10 AM
Quote from: Bowie on September 10, 2011, 07:59:08 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on September 10, 2011, 03:44:21 PM
Nice job, Bowie!  How did you find that?  What search terms?

Glad you enjoyed it! I nerd out pretty hard when it comes to research. . . 

Laurie from Miami would be proud to know that I found the article using the NYT Historical database through my public library's website. From there I searched "David Newman" and limited it to articles from 1990 to the present. The first or second result was the winning ticket. Research databases – gotta love 'em!


I am proud of you, too!  I'm a pretty top-notch Internet researcher - it's part of what I do for a living - but their website does not seem to be up to snuff.  Glad to hear that the local liberry still has something on the impersonal intranets.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on September 12, 2011, 10:03:26 AM
Sad to hear about Tom's basement. It says a lot about Tom's skill as a broadcaster that even something so heartbreaking can be turned into a story used to, essentially, entertain us all. For example the "Come here Kitty.You want this Wipers CD" line creased me up. [And the cat clearly doesn't know it's Wipers discography because the Is This Real? CD (including the Alien Boy EP) is THE one to have]

Also, the hybrid car gang idea.

And of course, Roy. Gotta love that dude.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on September 12, 2011, 03:17:54 PM
Could someone remind me of the movie Tom and the caller were talking about that rivaled Class of 1984?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: yesno on September 12, 2011, 03:41:29 PM
Over the Edge, I think.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 12, 2011, 04:42:23 PM
Great title for a record? "Jerry Took the Wood Off"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bonnaventure on September 13, 2011, 06:52:22 PM
I just relistened to the show and Tom's voice when he says "My Fanzines" makes my heart wrench. Losing your art is just too much to bear, especially when dorks like us would have given anything to have those compiled and released as an anthology.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 14, 2011, 06:40:15 AM
A high point among many last night: The one huge body in Coma that is only an inch off the ground.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on September 14, 2011, 10:09:48 AM
"Strozek 2: Down into Alabammy"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on September 14, 2011, 12:06:13 PM
Wurster's best call ever? A possible contender. Dear god...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on September 14, 2011, 12:07:22 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on September 14, 2011, 12:06:13 PM
Wurster's best call ever? A possible contender. Dear god...

"Oh no. The water police are here!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 14, 2011, 12:14:17 PM
Funf X
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on September 14, 2011, 03:00:21 PM
"Nun-Skulls"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on September 14, 2011, 03:34:08 PM
Amazing show. Best Hodgman appearance ive heard. Given the theme, I could easily hear John giving this a better pitch:
The Necronomicon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnbYcB9ctu8#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on September 14, 2011, 10:17:40 PM
"You putting some paint on an orc?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on September 14, 2011, 10:21:06 PM
Tom going for it with Sheila Larson at the graduation dance.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on September 15, 2011, 05:17:55 PM
Fixing A Hole Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhYBDCXkTyE#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 15, 2011, 05:25:05 PM
Who would've thought he would outlive John Denver?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on September 16, 2011, 12:38:05 PM
Quote from: ChrissyinMN on September 14, 2011, 10:17:40 PM
"You putting some paint on an orc?"
that and "Ted Leo sees middle fingers on everything"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on September 16, 2011, 01:48:13 PM
I really truly appreciated Tom saying that calling isn't a prerequisite to consider yourself a true fan. Of course, I intellectually knew that, but to hear Tom say it allows me to feel it as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 16, 2011, 02:40:08 PM
I wonder whether James spent an hour weeping in a darkened room after that Jamesing.  Then masturbated to make himself fell better, then felt worse.

Tom's response to Mike calling out "I enjoyed it!": I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 16, 2011, 03:30:10 PM
Quote from: roubaix on September 15, 2011, 05:17:55 PM
Fixing A Hole Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhYBDCXkTyE#)

I remember seeing this scene a while back and noting how it is devoid of even a minor attempt at humor.  Burns is theoretically a "funnyman" yet all they have him do is sing and do a little shuffle.  Why bother?  Would it have taken that much more effort to add even a shred of slapstick or witty comment before or after the song?  It's like they had a checklist that included "Movie must star George Burns because people liked 'Oh God'."  They crossed that off and moved on. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on September 16, 2011, 05:09:38 PM
"Between the Blood Wave and the Omega Pulse."

4-Loko-mas reminiscence is always welcome.

Fun show. I dig Hodgman. He was creditec with many things by Tom ("Actor, Activist, Naturist") but he left out "natural broadcaster." (as proved on the 4-loko-mas show)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris from Chicago on September 16, 2011, 11:29:16 PM
I saw the FINGER OF DOOM coming a mile away...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on September 17, 2011, 04:08:01 PM
I just loved their brief comic book tangent. "Stan Lee is a credit hog" jokes probably go over 95% of the listeners heads, but I like 'em. And the mere mention of Guy Gardner is enough to make me happy. Hodgman's geek image is no mere gimmick.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Spacely on September 17, 2011, 05:01:02 PM
Didn't Tom also fake-credit Hodgman as a "philanthropist"? I loved that. Even if my head just made it up, I loved it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: heliumsocket on September 17, 2011, 10:53:40 PM
Not that it matters much, but howsabout these apples:

http://origin.avclub.com/articles/week-of-sept-814,61838/ (http://origin.avclub.com/articles/week-of-sept-814,61838/)

"THE BEST

The Best Show On WFMU
Cautionary tales about when practicing the dark arts goes wrong, a little John Hodgman, and Tom Scharpling’s thoughts about the worthlessness of Twitter: There’s a lot of wisdom provided on this week’s Best Show. Meanwhile, Scharpling’s challenge for one of the regulars to step up and provide a good call stays unanswered, but other callers give us plenty of ideas as to what films Orson Welles should have been in during the twilight of his life. Overall it’s good show this week—not the best Best Show, but once Scharpling conjures up that demon, you’d better watch out."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on September 19, 2011, 09:15:29 AM
The FOT's share a birthday with my daughter. 

!!! 

I'm proud of my involvement in both cases. 

Ike
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on September 19, 2011, 09:12:34 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 07, 2011, 08:19:00 PM
It's nice to hear the guy from Grand Rapids representin.'  I grew up near there, and never knew anybody as cool as that at the time.

You regularly need to tell people to hang up the phone on other people?  Sorry to hear you get such terrible calls, all the time.  You should contact the authorities if it gets to be a problem.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 20, 2011, 07:39:39 AM
Can you please say "Did it" instead of "Hair tumor"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on September 20, 2011, 10:12:53 AM
I'm loving all the dark arts stuff, especially the boring demon calls from a few weeks ago and the bit about making small talk with other occultists.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 20, 2011, 10:32:34 AM
I loved Hodgman's musings on Silent Running -I am always amazed that movie exists.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on September 21, 2011, 07:37:10 AM
Pizza Buddies. Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks bond due to a mutual love for hot garbage.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on September 21, 2011, 09:18:18 AM
The Fonz Album bit had me in stitches. That was probably the hardest I've ever laughed at anything.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on September 21, 2011, 09:38:59 AM
The talk of Kenneth Anger directing "28 Dresses" and  the Let's Go Rangers, Con-jure a De-mon chant.
Also, the movie with working title Pizza Buddies should be called either "Pepperoni Pals" or "You Tried the Rest, Now Try the Best" (or for brevity's sake "Try the Best"

Thank you.

PS: Re: the Dickie Betts movie- To quote Jen Kirkman's retort to Jason from Huntsville, "Regional Pride"

 "Boston Movie Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeEJvSfBy_I #ws)"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on September 21, 2011, 09:42:55 AM
Visits from Matthew Tompkins are always special. I just love the name drops. I get google image search ready.

I love the "_______ _______ Two Hours" show titles and any use of the words step-neice, nephew, or uncle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on September 21, 2011, 10:32:43 AM
"He finds the mutilated remains of Stretch Cunningham's brother, Shrunk."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on September 21, 2011, 11:42:27 AM
Shroud whipping league
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on September 21, 2011, 11:58:04 AM
"That was our Charles Dickens."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on September 21, 2011, 01:47:30 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on September 21, 2011, 09:38:59 AM
...the Let's Go Rangers, Con-jure a De-mon chant.


Loved that.

I love Kenneth Anger, but there is a lot of unintentional humour in Anger's most recent work, 'The Man We Want To Hang'. The film consists of an exhibition of Alaister Crowley's paintings, with dramatic music and slow pans over his artwork. This is all supposed to be very meaningful and dramatic, but the paintings are utterly, utterly dreadful childish junk, to the point that the film almost seems like it is making fun. It is certainly proof that summoning demons is no short cut to artistic talent.

Some of his paintings, taken from http://www.argentiumastrum.org/artwork_of_aleister_crowley.htm (http://www.argentiumastrum.org/artwork_of_aleister_crowley.htm)
(http://www.argentiumastrum.org/Art/etna.jpg)

(http://www.argentiumastrum.org/Art/Crowship120.jpg)

(http://www.argentiumastrum.org/Art/Boca%20Do%20Inferno.jpg)
The Film

Kenneth.Anger.-.The.Man.We.Want.to.Hang-fitz.avi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJsd09fi478#)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on September 21, 2011, 04:52:26 PM
Is Domino's Pizza really cheap over there? In the UK, it's expensive. Like twice the cost of a standard fast-food outlet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on September 21, 2011, 05:10:25 PM
And they're like, "I've got a kid now."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on September 21, 2011, 05:40:39 PM
Loved Tom's super-acurate prediction of what a Smash-Mouth concert would be like, such as the teaser/stop of the first word of their dumb hit song in thinking it would pump up the crowd.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on September 21, 2011, 07:56:08 PM
Quote from: JBillington on September 21, 2011, 01:47:30 PM

Loved that.

I love Kenneth Anger, but there is a lot of unintentional humour in Anger's most recent work, 'The Man We Want To Hang'. The film consists of an exhibition of Alaister Crowley's paintings, with dramatic music and slow pans over his artwork. This is all supposed to be very meaningful and dramatic, but the paintings are utterly, utterly dreadful childish junk, to the point that the film almost seems like it is making fun. It is certainly proof that summoning demons is no short cut to artistic talent.


Speaking of Kenneth Anger: here's a very interesting obituary for Curtis Harrington written by friend of The Best Show Lisa Jane Persky. It describes Harrington's funeral, which Anger crashed/interrupted in a theatrical and cultish manner.

http://www.forteantimes.com/strangedays/obituaries/645/curtis_harrington.html (http://www.forteantimes.com/strangedays/obituaries/645/curtis_harrington.html)

And to supply my two cents: I really like Anger's films but I think his book Hollywood Babylon is creepy, exploitative and vindictive, as if Anger, who was a failed Hollywood child-actor, was exercising his resentment demons toward Hollywood-in-general by "exposing" scandals, murders, deaths and failure. It's like he put a curse on the Star Factory-- like he did to Jimmy Page-- and then wanted to show the curse at work. In other words: I don't recommend the book.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on September 21, 2011, 08:16:18 PM
JW was on fire this week.  And wasn't Tom actually singing an Aerosmith riff (http://tinyurl.com/3jkky8k)?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YearRoundSteve on September 21, 2011, 09:09:08 PM
"First of all, Fonzy rolls into a thing for the Sweathogs? That's time travel, that's weird" - Tom

way hilarious
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on September 21, 2011, 09:12:27 PM
Quote from: roubaix on September 21, 2011, 08:16:18 PM
JW was on fire this week.  And wasn't Tom actually singing an Aerosmith riff (http://tinyurl.com/3jkky8k)?

"Eat the Rich" from Get a Grip.  Joe Perry ripped that riff from Billy Gibbons.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on September 21, 2011, 09:13:48 PM
Oh, now I notice you had the URL to the video. I'm a doof.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on September 22, 2011, 01:11:56 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on September 21, 2011, 07:56:08 PM
And to supply my two cents: I really like Anger's films but I think his book Hollywood Babylon is creepy, exploitative and vindictive, as if Anger, who was a failed Hollywood child-actor, was exercising his resentment demons toward Hollywood-in-general by "exposing" scandals, murders, deaths and failure. It's like he put a curse on the Star Factory-- like he did to Jimmy Page-- and then wanted to show the curse at work. In other words: I don't recommend the book.

See, I always got something else from Hollywood Babylon, that it was about exposing the hypocrisy and how little the the hollywood machine cared about its stars. I always thought, failed actor or not, Anger was a man in love with the magic of Hollywood. And also the magic of demon summoning.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on September 22, 2011, 04:07:31 PM
Quote from: JBillington on September 22, 2011, 01:11:56 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on September 21, 2011, 07:56:08 PM
And to supply my two cents: I really like Anger's films but I think his book Hollywood Babylon is creepy, exploitative and vindictive, as if Anger, who was a failed Hollywood child-actor, was exercising his resentment demons toward Hollywood-in-general by "exposing" scandals, murders, deaths and failure. It's like he put a curse on the Star Factory-- like he did to Jimmy Page-- and then wanted to show the curse at work. In other words: I don't recommend the book.

See, I always got something else from Hollywood Babylon, that it was about exposing the hypocrisy and how little the the hollywood machine cared about its stars. I always thought, failed actor or not, Anger was a man in love with the magic of Hollywood. And also the magic of demon summoning.

That's a valid interpretation. But mine is stemmed in the fact that there are some gruesome, unpleasant, tabloid-esque photos in Hollywood Babylon and the fact that Anger, no pun intended, has a definite mean-streak. Also, it seems like he has a love/hate relationship with Hollywood.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on September 22, 2011, 05:32:31 PM
Pocket Pool

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JRN on September 22, 2011, 07:25:21 PM
Tom's lead-singer-of-Smashmouth impression, particularly when he was imagining him teasing the crowd by singing the first syllable of "All Star" over and over

and

on that weird Fonzie record: "it's almost, like, psychedelic... it's like... art"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 22, 2011, 07:47:19 PM
I like the idea of Hollywood Babylon, but to know anything about the Fatty Arbuckle case and then to read Anger's account, which is practically all that most people will ever hear about it, is to conclude that he really just didn't give a damn what the facts were if the fiction sounded sleazy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on September 23, 2011, 09:44:17 AM
Yes Pets, I'm still around. I can't wait for my "ban" to be lifted.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DoabSxetiU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DoabSxetiU#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on September 23, 2011, 12:23:32 PM
Good god, "The Fonz Song" sounds like a more grating version of something from Rocky Horror.  I didn't know such a thing was possible, but there it is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 23, 2011, 03:22:53 PM
That was just a classic, great show by the Dollar-Menu Dickens, no guest but all of The Usual Magic.  The Fonzie's Favorites bit was great; I love how incensed Tom gets about discovering that a record anyone from its own creators forward could have told him was a lame, crappy piece of suckerbait is, in fact, a lame, crappy piece of suckerbait.  But I could only imagine how Spike's heart must have been in his mouth, hearing Tom scrape the needle across all those Golden Oldies they filled it out with.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on September 23, 2011, 03:30:02 PM
Quote from: Spike on September 23, 2011, 09:44:17 AM
Yes Pets, I'm still around. I can't wait for my "ban" to be lifted.

So, was this your best/worst moment in the last show?  Were you even mentioned on the 9/20 show? You do know what the title of this thread is and what it means, yes?  Was there a moment that actually happened on that show that you care to comment about? And what does that scrambled youtube image read?  Oh it reads "not worth it" i.e. clicking it to find out what it reads.  Hey, have a splendid weekend.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flick on September 23, 2011, 03:44:15 PM
This week's show was pretty amazing. Definitely worthy of a second listen.

"How much pressure do you think (Frank Beard of ZZ Top) was under to grow a beard?"

TV Shows based on classic albums

"His (lead singer of Smash Mouth) bowling shirt was probably one size too small that night."

"That's time travel and that's weird."

"Dollar menu Dickens."

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 23, 2011, 03:44:49 PM
Spike is sort of a constant presence on the show, mentioned or unmentioned.  I love the scare-quotes he puts around "ban." It's like he can't quite accept the reality of it--that it's not a "ban," it's a ban.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 23, 2011, 03:58:22 PM
Courtesy of Mark Prindle:


"Following the massive success of Fonzie, Fonzie, He's Our Man, 'Voices of two Heyettes' Julia Tillman and Maxine Willard reunited to sing backup on Peter Criss's abominable 1978 solo album. The album could only have benefited by the title Peter, Peter, He's Our Cat, but nobody suggested it and I can't go back in time now and fix it, it's too late."


Everything always comes back around to Peter Criss.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on September 23, 2011, 04:03:13 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 23, 2011, 03:44:49 PM
Spike is sort of a constant presence on the show, mentioned or unmentioned.  I love the scare-quotes he puts around "ban." It's like he can't quite accept the reality of it--that it's not a "ban," it's a ban.

To be fair, most of the bans Tom has given him in the past have been kind of dubious. I can't even remember how many times he's been given a lengthy ban only to call in a week later.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 23, 2011, 11:06:02 PM
I wonder if Smashmouth will make good on their promise to eat the eggs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on September 24, 2011, 01:21:36 AM
Oh yeah, and the randomness of Ricky Jay as the lead vehicle/cornerstone/bet-the-farm star for a Shout Network series.

Ricky. Jay.

Hilarious and weird.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: heliumsocket on September 24, 2011, 05:30:44 AM
Check out the latest commercial from Brad Benson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkkHsUhfF94&NR=1#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on September 24, 2011, 07:59:51 AM
This is the blog post that DJ Keili referred to on this week's show:

http://18rabbitscircleblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/worst-show-on-wfmu.html (http://18rabbitscircleblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/worst-show-on-wfmu.html)

This is the blog I created in 2007 for the Linus the Blogger character.  Amazing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on September 24, 2011, 11:29:20 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on September 23, 2011, 11:06:02 PM
I wonder if Smashmouth will make good on their promise to eat the eggs.

Steve, I just want you to know that I get this joke.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 24, 2011, 03:14:03 PM
Listening to the last hour or so of the podcast and I just found out that there will be a show about me on the Shout Network.  Should be riveting.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on September 24, 2011, 08:30:50 PM
Fonzerelli Slide (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO7-jN9mLso#)

The full version of the Fonzarelli Slide. The fact that it's one guy doing all the voices is kind of impressive excpet for the fact that none of them sound anything like the people he's supposed to be imitating.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on September 25, 2011, 10:05:03 AM
Matthew Tompkins calls always make me very happy.

The Van Morrison 2 Hour is perhaps my favourite Best Show reference of all. Every single time it comes up I lose it, regardless of where I am (this week - walking to the train station on a relatively busy road. Got some funny looks.) It's always the "soft shoe" reference that gets me.

I like that both Tom and Jon started to lose it at one point with the giggling. That kinda makes it even greater, when you know they love it too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lucas on September 25, 2011, 12:52:14 PM
Last week was my first-time call, I had the first call re: the strip mall OTO temple & 'Pizza Buddies.' It was fun! But the gold of the show for me was Tom's Smashmouth impression.
Does anyone remember when "Walking on the Sun" came out, thinking "This is the last I'll have to hear from this awful band"? And the hit singles kept rolling..
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 25, 2011, 10:51:28 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on September 24, 2011, 08:30:50 PM
Fonzerelli Slide (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO7-jN9mLso#)

The full version of the Fonzarelli Slide. The fact that it's one guy doing all the voices is kind of impressive excpet for the fact that none of them sound anything like the people he's supposed to be imitating.

That segment was horrifying. It was simultaneously best and worst. That voices guy is the worst. 'Hey Fonz are you gonna be the new leader of the Sweathogs?' Worst crossover event ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on September 26, 2011, 07:50:37 AM
Quote from: Crusherkc on September 23, 2011, 03:30:02 PM
Quote from: Spike on September 23, 2011, 09:44:17 AM
Yes Pets, I'm still around. I can't wait for my "ban" to be lifted.

So, was this your best/worst moment in the last show?  Were you even mentioned on the 9/20 show? You do know what the title of this thread is and what it means, yes?  Was there a moment that actually happened on that show that you care to comment about? And what does that scrambled youtube image read?  Oh it reads "not worth it" i.e. clicking it to find out what it reads.  Hey, have a splendid weekend.

Hey, Crusherkc, who pulled up his pants and named you message board dink?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on September 26, 2011, 09:32:15 AM
Quote from: Mark in Helsinki on September 26, 2011, 07:50:37 AM
Hey, Crusherkc, who pulled up his pants and named you message board dink?

Mark, I appreciate your defense of Spike. I used to really like his calls and I give him credit for calling into the show, that is something I'm too nervous to do.  But since Weirdos Exposed-gate and his backing off on visiting the show, I feel his presence on the show is to now to simply call attention to himself- he never moves forward the topic and never seems to ask Tom (after all these years) of his well-being.  I would love for him to be in the studio and let us get to know him better. 

But, I seriously wondering why he'd post reminders of himself or a subject (an old soap opera that only he gives a shit about) on a thread about the latest show on which he didn't appear.  Hence I wrote "Not Worth It" - clicking on the link is not worth it (unless you really wanna watch an old soap opera- be my guest)  No one appointed me nor am I a dink.  I'll take your comment as a warning to keep myself in check-to cool down my rhetoric and for making this fun thing not so fun- I don't wanna be that guy, again appreciate that.

We cool or at least a little cooler?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on September 26, 2011, 09:39:39 AM
Quote from: Crusherkc on September 26, 2011, 09:32:15 AM
Quote from: Mark in Helsinki on September 26, 2011, 07:50:37 AM
Hey, Crusherkc, who pulled up his pants and named you message board dink?

Mark, I appreciate your defense of Spike. I used to really like his calls and I give him credit for calling into the show, that is something I'm too nervous to do.  But since Weirdos Exposed-gate and his backing off on visiting the show, I feel his presence on the show is to now to simply call attention to himself- he never moves forward the topic and never seems to ask Tom (after all these years) of his well-being.  I would love for him to be in the studio and let us get to know him better. 

But, I seriously wondering why he'd post reminders of himself or a subject (an old soap opera that only he gives a shit about) on a thread about the latest show on which he didn't appear.  Hence I wrote "Not Worth It" - clicking on the link is not worth it (unless you really wanna watch an old soap opera- be my guest)  No one appointed me nor am I a dink.  I'll take your comment as a warning to keep myself in check-to cool down my rhetoric and for making this fun thing not so fun- I don't wanna be that guy, again appreciate that.

We cool or at least a little cooler?

To quote Funzie:

"Aaaaaaayyyyy."

Spike, like Bellevue, is an institution.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 26, 2011, 09:51:01 AM
Quote from: Mark in Helsinki on September 26, 2011, 09:39:39 AM

To quote Funzie:

"Aaaaaaayyyyy."


I think you meant "aaaaAAAAAAYSitOnIt!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on September 26, 2011, 10:08:46 AM
I think Spike has made it absolutely clear that he cares about no one but himself. And that's why we all love him. His gross narcissism fascinates us.

He hasn't called recently because he couldn't manage to find a way to tie Tom's flood struggles into a story about himself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 26, 2011, 11:44:20 AM
More properly: "Howza boutit?"


Listening to the first Gorch call the other day: I would find it almost impossible to match the original Gorch voice to JW.  The later one sounds like an old man version of some of the other voices, but the first time he does it it sounds like a different person.

He underrates himself in that regard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on September 26, 2011, 01:05:30 PM
That sinewy Seona Dancing...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on September 26, 2011, 06:06:33 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on September 26, 2011, 10:08:46 AM
I think Spike has made it absolutely clear that he cares about no one but himself. And that's why we all love him. His gross narcissism fascinates us.

He hasn't called recently because he couldn't manage to find a way to tie Tom's flood struggles into a story about himself.

Alrighty, the FOT's have spoken and I shall 'cool it' when it comes to Mr. Spike.  27 hours til the next Best Show...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 27, 2011, 01:36:39 PM
Can't find the week where Pearl Jam came up ... was anyone shocked, if by chance you strolled past the "P" section in a CD/record store, to find that Pearl Jam are now the Grateful Dead? They have almost 300 live "official" bootleg releases.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on September 27, 2011, 01:48:04 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on September 27, 2011, 01:36:39 PM
Can't find the week where Pearl Jam came up ... was anyone shocked, if by chance you strolled past the "P" section in a CD/record store, to find that Pearl Jam are now the Grateful Dead? They have almost 300 live "official" bootleg releases.

When I was in highschool I remember considering buying a Pearl Jam cd to get into them and seeing all those things and admitting defeat. I never looked back. I did like the Into The Wild soundtrack but haven't listened to anymore of the ukelele crap. I was hoping that that'd just be a one time thing where I could say I like Eddie Vedder solo and mean it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scratchbomb on September 27, 2011, 02:05:02 PM
I loved how the guy doing the Sweathogs' voices made them sound vaguely like Irving Cohen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D6koyUUZcU&feature=related#).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 27, 2011, 03:57:23 PM
I was going to say that who the ersatz Sweathogs guy really sounds like is Andrew Dice Clay doing his "gurl" voice, but after 3 minutes of looking through his YouTube clips for examples, I had to take a puke break.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on September 27, 2011, 05:08:31 PM
Quote from: Omar on September 24, 2011, 07:59:51 AM
This is the blog post that DJ Keili referred to on this week's show:

http://18rabbitscircleblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/worst-show-on-wfmu.html (http://18rabbitscircleblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/worst-show-on-wfmu.html)

This is the blog I created in 2007 for the Linus the Blogger character.  Amazing.

FANTASTIC.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on September 27, 2011, 06:13:52 PM
"Maid in Manhattan and Scorpio Rising."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on September 27, 2011, 06:23:31 PM
"Just Got Paid" bed music.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on September 27, 2011, 06:39:49 PM
"It's not Marduk, is it?"

Hall of Fame show last week.  And the week before, for that matter.

I actually tried to call in on the Orson Welles topic, but couldn't get through.  It's probably for the best!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on September 27, 2011, 09:53:14 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on September 25, 2011, 10:51:28 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on September 24, 2011, 08:30:50 PM
Fonzerelli Slide (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO7-jN9mLso#)

The full version of the Fonzarelli Slide. The fact that it's one guy doing all the voices is kind of impressive excpet for the fact that none of them sound anything like the people he's supposed to be imitating.

That segment was horrifying. It was simultaneously best and worst. That voices guy is the worst. 'Hey Fonz are you gonna be the new leader of the Sweathogs?' Worst crossover event ever.

I like to imagine that no time travel was involved in the crossover. Instead it's a 45 year old Fonzie in 1979 still desperately trying to be cool. Which I suppose might make him something of a proto-Gorch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on September 28, 2011, 12:23:28 AM
Here's a picture of Noveller summoning demons, a la Mr. Page

(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/47461981/Noveller+newipaintontheshadowsi.jpg)

NotsurewhothisNovellerIsbutmyinterestwaspiquedbythatcallIlistenedToafairportionoftheshowlivetonightbutmissedsomeofthestuffaboutGibbyHaynesandhistendencytoscrewpeopleoverIrememberJellobiafrasaidsaomethingaboutthatbutanyway, whileresearcingthispostIinitiallylookedup"norvella"butthatwasincorrect, which is all by way of saying

YOU GOT NOVELLERED!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on September 28, 2011, 12:56:28 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on September 27, 2011, 09:53:14 PM
I like to imagine that no time travel was involved in the crossover. Instead it's a 45 year old Fonzie in 1979 still desperately trying to be cool. Which I suppose might make him something of a proto-Gorch.

This was the scenario I envisioned as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on September 28, 2011, 02:02:52 AM
I have to remember it's not the ''essence'' of rock and roll too call a rock star ''Mister''.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on September 28, 2011, 09:09:15 AM
Two words: Dark Greggulator.

Also, I really hope Tom ending the show with "I don't wanna go, but I gotta" becomes a thing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on September 28, 2011, 09:42:37 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on September 28, 2011, 09:09:15 AM
Two words: Dark Greggulator.

His whole call I had the queezy feeling in my stomach that I used to get when THAT neighborhood kid showed up to play football with the rest of us kids and, though he was good and scored points for his team, made the rest of us feel like shit and stopped all the fun with his pompousness and snide comments.

 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on September 28, 2011, 09:45:16 AM
Quote from: placeholder on September 27, 2011, 06:13:52 PM
"Maid in Manhattan and Scorpio Rising."

"MAID ON TOP OF MANHATTAN"? I DON'T THINK SO
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 28, 2011, 09:50:02 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on September 28, 2011, 09:09:15 AM
Two words: Dark Greggulator.

Also, I really hope Tom ending the show with "I don't wanna go, but I gotta" becomes a thing.

What if he means it in a more global sense?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 28, 2011, 10:03:10 AM
Jason describing Lord Humongous had me laughing, especially the part about hitting people with his hockey mask.  Lord Humongous is one of my favorite movie characters ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on September 28, 2011, 10:06:48 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on September 28, 2011, 10:03:10 AM
Jason describing Lord Humongous had me laughing, especially the part about hitting people with his hockey mask.  Lord Humongous is one of my favorite movie characters ever.

Good call with Lord Humongous, Jason! BTW, Lord Humongous was at one time portrayed by the guy who would go on to more fame as Sid Vicious/Sid Justice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 28, 2011, 10:38:17 AM
Darth Ulator
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DavidSestrand on September 28, 2011, 11:16:36 AM
Hate Pit Nominee : Whoever introduced The Greggulator to hyperbole.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on September 28, 2011, 11:30:05 AM
Quote from: DJDJ on September 28, 2011, 11:16:36 AM
Hate Pit Nominee : Whoever introduced The Greggulator to hyperbole.

and www.interestingstoriestotell.com (http://www.interestingstoriestotell.com)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 28, 2011, 11:55:37 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on September 28, 2011, 12:23:28 AM
Here's a picture of Noveller summoning demons, a la Mr. Page

(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/47461981/Noveller+newipaintontheshadowsi.jpg)

NotsurewhothisNovellerIsbutmyinterestwaspiquedbythatcallIlistenedToafairportionoftheshowlivetonightbutmissedsomeofthestuffaboutGibbyHaynesandhistendencytoscrewpeopleoverIrememberJellobiafrasaidsaomethingaboutthatbutanyway, whileresearcingthispostIinitiallylookedup"norvella"butthatwasincorrect, which is all by way of saying

YOU GOT NOVELLERED!!

She was interviewed on Too Much Information some months ago, so I knew who she was.

Reminds me of when my daughter was born and there was a bulletin board with the names of the new babies. Somebody named her daughter(?) Novella. Novella made out better than 'Aryan', though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 28, 2011, 12:08:51 PM
Wow. Did every dude who called in last night huff spray paint or something? Or take elephant tranquilizers?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on September 28, 2011, 01:09:22 PM
The Greg-u-la-tor!  No doubt, the straw that stirs the drink.  Like the Red Sox fan in Baltimore who ran onto the field to flip his team the double bird.  Like Reggie's 3 homer game in the 77 world series.  "People should worry what I think of them. This is the real me!"  Lex Luthor was never this badassss.  Thanks for the Brutus Beefcake story.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on September 28, 2011, 02:55:14 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on September 28, 2011, 12:08:51 PM
Wow. Did every dude who called in last night huff spray paint or something? Or take elephant tranquilizers?

The "dirty liar" guy sounded like he drank spray paint.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on September 28, 2011, 04:00:00 PM
"Just walk a-way!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lucas on September 28, 2011, 05:51:59 PM
That fry cook who called sounded like a creep.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nerker on September 28, 2011, 10:43:12 PM
(http://www.sourceaudio.net/images/uploads/gibby-haynes.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on September 28, 2011, 11:42:21 PM
Since Tom said he wants to summon an Imp Demon:

(http://i56.tinypic.com/riry2c.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on September 29, 2011, 12:51:24 AM
Sheila's got a gun
Sheila's got a gun
Now the Plop-Tron's on the run
And Darren's salad days are done
What did that Darren do?
Is version5000 through?
So don't ya mess with the Larsens
'cuz they'll shoot ya or they'll get ya BARGED ...
(Ey-yarge yar yar yar yar ya-Yarged) ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on September 29, 2011, 02:15:10 AM
worst part
I felt bad for the poor security dude that fell in Tom's story.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on September 29, 2011, 04:42:21 AM
Other highlights:
Legs and Eggs
Master! Master of Dragons!
''Get a Best Show chant goin' and dance around a bit''
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on September 29, 2011, 09:29:54 AM
Quote from: nerker on September 28, 2011, 10:43:12 PM
(http://www.sourceaudio.net/images/uploads/gibby-haynes.jpg)

HE NEEDS A HAIRCUT, PRONTO!!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 29, 2011, 10:51:44 AM
Yes, that's definitely the main thing wrong with Gibby.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on September 29, 2011, 11:02:25 AM
Quote from: Spike on September 29, 2011, 09:29:54 AM
Quote from: nerker on September 28, 2011, 10:43:12 PM
(http://www.sourceaudio.net/images/uploads/gibby-haynes.jpg)

HE NEEDS A HAIRCUT, PRONTO!!!!

I thought that was Andrew W.K..
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on September 29, 2011, 11:32:40 AM
Quote from: Spike on September 29, 2011, 09:29:54 AM
Quote from: nerker on September 28, 2011, 10:43:12 PM
(http://www.sourceaudio.net/images/uploads/gibby-haynes.jpg)

HE NEEDS A HAIRCUT, PRONTO!!!!

Is this a recent photo? I thought he had cut it off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on September 29, 2011, 11:46:06 AM
Don't think so, here's one from '09:

(http://www3.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Kitchen+2009+Spring+Gala+Benefit+G_zxHinFfltl.jpg)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on September 29, 2011, 11:46:32 AM
The Acropolis, the strip club that serves steaks that Tom and Craig in Portland talked about, is a few minutes away from where I work. Another designer told me that if you go there and order a steak, they charge you for it as soon as you order it. Apparently, they don't want you to order a steak, blow your money on the girls, and then not be able to pay for your food.

The Acropolis (and it's vegan counterpart Casa Diablo (let that sink in a second)) also was the subject of a recent protest:

http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2011/09/a_strip_club_in_southeast_port.html (http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2011/09/a_strip_club_in_southeast_port.html)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lee Harvey Osmond on September 29, 2011, 11:15:26 PM
Yeah, the second picture is more recent Gibby accurate.  His hair was even shorter and he had all aluminum type glasses though.  And he really wanted to hit me.  For anyone unfamiliar with the case, here is one summary

http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/touch-and-go-v-the-buttholes/Content?oid=898923 (http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/touch-and-go-v-the-buttholes/Content?oid=898923)

I know it's the Chicago Reader, but it seems to have a pretty even handed summary for those who aren't familiar...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: heliumsocket on September 30, 2011, 01:31:20 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on September 24, 2011, 08:30:50 PM
Fonzerelli Slide (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO7-jN9mLso#)
@ 0:57 -- is that wally wackiman for 1.5 seconds??
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on September 30, 2011, 01:31:21 PM
Greggulator's call was incredible:

"I don't hear a bunch of Shadoe Stevenses on the radio receptor!"

"I would watch a Cassavettes movie starring a dumb puppet!"

Lord Humongous, the 'rassler Jason from Huntsville mentioned, was my gym teacher freshman year of high school (1992-1993). He did not wear the Road Warrior-style outfit in class, and was not partic thrilled with us mentioning his 'rasslin' career.  When someone brought it up, he'd whip them with that hockey mask.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that James on September 30, 2011, 01:45:04 PM
Just catching up, so a week late, but

"Panthammeroxin"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 30, 2011, 04:48:45 PM
The Shadow Stevens reference was pretty nice. Some good stories this time out, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on September 30, 2011, 04:52:39 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on September 28, 2011, 10:06:48 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on September 28, 2011, 10:03:10 AM
Jason describing Lord Humongous had me laughing, especially the part about hitting people with his hockey mask.  Lord Humongous is one of my favorite movie characters ever.

Good call with Lord Humongous, Jason! BTW, Lord Humongous was at one time portrayed by the guy who would go on to more fame as Sid Vicious/Sid Justice.

I should mention that Sid Vicious/Sid Justice wasn't the gym teacher I mentioned in my previous post!

Our gym teacher was the first 'rasslin' Lord Humongous.  I think he's a strength trainer at the University of Memphis now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on October 01, 2011, 06:26:48 PM
Heel Greggulator was great. I like to refer to the episode with Laurie and Geneva as "the Gathering of the Giggle-os."

Also, I saw Brutus Beefcake at an indy wrestling show a few months back. He wrestled a guy with a ponytail and didn't even cut the dude's hair. Seems to me if you've got a schtick you should probably do it. Why would the Barber not cut someone's hair?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris in Somerville, Mass. on October 01, 2011, 09:28:15 PM
Learn more about the "haunted factory" whose scarifying billboards intrigued Tom on his drive to Providence from Boston.
www.factoryofterror.com (http://www.factoryofterror.com)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on October 03, 2011, 02:34:29 AM
Greggulator. I think it's his best call ever, actually.

\m/
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on October 03, 2011, 04:28:19 AM
Quote from: mackro on October 03, 2011, 02:34:29 AM
Greggulator. I think it's his best call ever, actually.

Agreed. I went from not really liking him to liking him. Which is the opposite effect of the face -->heel turn that Tom called it as. I think I just like heels. Greggulator,well done sir.

Gathering of the Giggle-os? Funny. And true.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on October 03, 2011, 07:29:10 PM
Quote from: heliumsocket on September 30, 2011, 01:31:20 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on September 24, 2011, 08:30:50 PM
Fonzerelli Slide (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO7-jN9mLso#)
@ 0:57 -- is that wally wackiman for 1.5 seconds??

I have NO IDEA what that was, but I do know it was most certainly NOT Wally.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on October 03, 2011, 07:54:03 PM
Eh, I don't know. It does sound like him. I'm guessing Wally's memory is a little hazy -- blacking out on oxycontin on a regular basis will do that to you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on October 03, 2011, 09:58:14 PM
Quote from: Kormod on October 03, 2011, 07:54:03 PM
Eh, I don't know. It does sound like him. I'm guessing Wally's memory is a little hazy -- blacking out on oxycontin on a regular basis will do that to you.

Why, exactly, would you think he'd do that?  Also, neither he nor I existed when that album was released.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on October 04, 2011, 08:05:01 AM
If Greggulator is the heel, does that mean that Wally has to call in tonight with "I Am a Real American" blaring in the background?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on October 04, 2011, 09:17:34 AM
I'd much rather see Fredericks turn into a face than Wally. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on October 04, 2011, 03:07:10 PM
Get ready for 'Wallop Wreckiman' - He's the man of felt that takes the belt, the puppet you'll be lookin' up at, you don't like purple? man you may get a nurple? (probably not though). 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on October 04, 2011, 10:17:59 PM
CARVEL ROCKS !!!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on October 04, 2011, 10:21:57 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/308901_1899884110250_1636082350_1460926_1042075430_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on October 05, 2011, 12:08:24 AM
The Best:  Wally doing as badly this week as Greggulator did goodly last week, the ban reset(?).... which helped make the show itself one of the best of the year. Hell, maybe THE best show of the year.  That was incredible.

Very nice to hear Aaron from Huntsville.

Greggulator be struttin' like a boombox.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: it'sdevin on October 05, 2011, 12:09:03 AM
Wally's call basically answered Tom's earlier question of "What would a John Cassavetes movie with Wally Wackiman be like?"
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/41738/PUPPET.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on October 05, 2011, 12:10:07 AM
Quote from: it'sdevin on October 05, 2011, 12:09:03 AM
Wally's call basically answered Tom's earlier question of "What would a John Cassavetes movie with Wally Wackiman be like?"
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/41738/PUPPET.jpg)

<3 <3 <3 !!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 05, 2011, 12:32:34 AM
Oh Wally ... you are a reckless, inconsistently-voiced bundle of purple felt fury. I feel for you, buddy. But that was some rough stuff. Also, take it easy on the anti-marionette racism.

Sorry,

daveB.



 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: it'sdevin on October 05, 2011, 12:37:54 AM
Can I just say that Catie Tumbls The Best Show (http://catiefromatlanta.tumblr.com/) is hands down my new favorite thing ever? She made 30 DRAWINGS just for this episode!

(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lskqmuS37O1r39bvko1_500.png)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 05, 2011, 12:40:18 AM
"'Allo!" "Goodbye!" *click*

Tom telling the puppet to "go do some blow" or something.

Hearing my boy call in, not turf out and manage to plug Kroger.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 05, 2011, 12:52:09 AM
Quote from: it'sdevin on October 05, 2011, 12:37:54 AM
Can I just say that Catie Tumbls The Best Show (http://catiefromatlanta.tumblr.com/) is hands down my new favorite thing ever?

I second that. Right on, Catie the Scribbler!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on October 05, 2011, 12:58:43 AM
Aldi's is a quality discount grocery store that I shop at all the time. 

Wally's call made me sad.   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on October 05, 2011, 01:38:38 AM
Twitter must be extremely stressful, if Wally's calls are any indication.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on October 05, 2011, 02:14:24 AM
Quote from: Spike on October 04, 2011, 10:17:59 PM
CARVEL ROCKS !!!!!

I have not yet listened to this week's show, but may be the first Spike-ism I whole heartedly support w/o reservation. Fudgie the Whale and Cookiepuss can not be beat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on October 05, 2011, 02:29:41 AM
the bit with wackiman felt like something out of an a & e show. I had to listen while peaking out of the cracks of my fingers covering my eyes. that was a great call, probably not for the reasons the puppet intended. yikes! at the very least, it wasn't boring...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 05, 2011, 08:21:04 AM
"Truth or dare, deah" ... and what's your favorite Human League album?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Annabel on October 05, 2011, 08:47:55 AM
Larry's microphone fanaticism.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChipSuey on October 05, 2011, 10:08:58 AM
Quote from: Annabel on October 05, 2011, 08:47:55 AM
Larry's microphone fanaticism.

I was listening with a friend who is a gear freak/recording engineer, and Tom's reveal of which mic he uses impressed him greatly.  Apparently, that's no chump mic.  It's some high class gear.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on October 05, 2011, 10:17:50 AM
The return of "Planet GG" entrepreneur Trip Whiting.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChipSuey on October 05, 2011, 10:29:32 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on October 05, 2011, 12:52:09 AM
Quote from: it'sdevin on October 05, 2011, 12:37:54 AM
Can I just say that Catie Tumbls The Best Show (http://catiefromatlanta.tumblr.com/) is hands down my new favorite thing ever?

I second that. Right on, Catie the Scribbler!
Those are great.  Beyond great really.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on October 05, 2011, 10:32:59 AM
Man the Wally stuff is awful. Why would a true fan of the Best Show make listeners and Tom go through that?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: folkstarbob on October 05, 2011, 11:00:13 AM
The morning after Wally's now infamous 'call in' last night I wonder...

Question : Will the ban get reset?

How could I be so angry at Wally for that (horrible) call especially knowing the potential consequences and yet, haplessly, felt so sorry for Wally during that call? (bullies stop picking on Wally!)

Answer: He gets a pass.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on October 05, 2011, 11:28:28 AM
Quote from: ben on October 05, 2011, 12:58:43 AM
Aldi's is a quality discount grocery store that I shop at all the time. 

Wally's call made me sad.   

TRUE FACT:

Aldi's is owned by the same people as Trader Joe's.  They're basically the same place except Trader Joe's has fancier stuff and doesn't feel like a post-Soviet warehouse.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on October 05, 2011, 11:44:14 AM
I am obviously biased, but my favorite part was "There are two kinds of people in this world: The Fribblers and the Fribbled."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: catamount on October 05, 2011, 01:01:17 PM
Appreciated the Friendlys discussion. In 80's NJ Friendlys always the "after the game" "after the play" or "after the dance" spot. It is also where the food dare was invented. The type of dares where your friends challenge you to drink a cocktail of condiments.
Friendlys : Where Ice Cream is the Meal.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheCentralShaft on October 05, 2011, 01:07:38 PM
The Power of The Best Show?

Just one day later, and Friendly's has to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/05/friendlys-idUSL3E7L51GD20111005 (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/05/friendlys-idUSL3E7L51GD20111005)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DJ Clem on October 05, 2011, 02:00:37 PM
This (http://yfrog.com/nws4qnj) just showed up on the 'FMU Twitter feed
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on October 05, 2011, 02:14:46 PM
Quote from: DJ Clem on October 05, 2011, 02:00:37 PM
This (http://yfrog.com/nws4qnj) just showed up on the 'FMU Twitter feed

RANDY
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on October 05, 2011, 02:19:17 PM
I'm loving the drama on Twitter. Wally Wackiman just called AP Mike a "dink."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChipSuey on October 05, 2011, 03:06:55 PM
I haven't seen this much pathos in a puppet since Beaker on the Muppets.  Talk about a puppet that never got a break.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pierre on October 05, 2011, 03:30:03 PM
"you owe me a massage!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JRN on October 05, 2011, 04:02:23 PM
Best:
1. El Hijo de Jason saying "Hello Tom" exactly like his pops
2. Tom to LDP: "Is Truth or Dare just 'Truth Or' to you?"
3. The sheer amount of stuff packed into that Wurster call--Paisley underground tough guys, Power Pop Pop-Pop and "Archie Bunker's Place" callbacks, Newt Gingrich cassingles, "Three Inches of Power", it just went on and on.

Worst:
Wally's call. I'm a big Wally fan (Wackifan?) so it pained me to hear him in this aggrieved state of mind. Please, bring back the cheerful puppet we all know and--whether some of us admit it or not--love.

I wouldn't reset the ban over this, though. It was too compelling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 05, 2011, 04:39:36 PM
Quote from: JRN on October 05, 2011, 04:02:23 PM
Best:
El Hijo de Jason saying "Hello Tom" exactly like his pops


Yeah, that was uncanny!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 05, 2011, 04:54:52 PM
Quote from: DJ Clem on October 05, 2011, 02:00:37 PM
This (http://yfrog.com/nws4qnj) just showed up on the 'FMU Twitter feed

"Hank Williams Jr."'s name is actually Randall Hank Williams.  Could that have been about him?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on October 05, 2011, 11:28:19 PM
My favorite moment was when Wally finally starts getting what Tom is saying and it feels like he's had a little bit of personal growth and then Tom cuts him off with "YOU'RE NOT DOING THE VOICE!!!"

This was a fantastic episode, I also really liked the voice of Anubis.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on October 05, 2011, 11:58:26 PM
Quote from: TheCentralShaft on October 05, 2011, 01:07:38 PM
The Power of The Best Show?

Just one day later, and Friendly's has to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/05/friendlys-idUSL3E7L51GD20111005 (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/05/friendlys-idUSL3E7L51GD20111005)

THE DARK ARTS AT WORK.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on October 06, 2011, 02:57:12 AM
Man, this made me laugh proper like: http://yfrog.com/nws4qnj (http://yfrog.com/nws4qnj)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on October 06, 2011, 10:03:13 AM
All the Friendly's talk made me hunger for a greasy burger on toast...and for me to be 12 years old again when I would enjoy (and be able to digest) such food.

I liked the labor organizer's call, sorry but his name slipped me by, and his inside dope on waiter/waitress ettiquette.

Upon a 2nd listen I think my favorite moments were having Zep's 'Achilles Last Stand' bookending the show with  Wally's Last Stand. It seemed an appropriate intro/outro.  Imagine the song as bed music to his (its) call and during the muffled parts you hear Jimmy Page's wailing solo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on October 06, 2011, 10:43:58 AM
I agree with Tom: Bleach is Nirvana's pinnacle.  And more specifically, the musical hat trick of "About A Girl" followed by "School" followed by their cover of "Love Buzz" is the pinnacle of that pinnacle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on October 06, 2011, 10:59:48 AM
1) I agree w/ Tom and Jon about Nevermind. That album's pretty terrible in retrospect. I can get down with Bleach forever and ever.

2) The Friendly's talk. Textbook Best Show and why I love it so. I also loved Tom ripping on Carvel. I'm a Carvel man myself but to each his own. FRIBBLED. Great job, Jon.

I think in this topic I will be regular Gregg. I will save all chatter on the Banned in that thread where I will be Dark Greggulator.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on October 06, 2011, 11:54:30 AM
Quote from: Crusherkc on October 06, 2011, 10:03:13 AM

Upon a 2nd listen I think my favorite moments were having Zep's 'Achilles Last Stand' bookending the show with  Wally's Last Stand. It seemed an appropriate intro/outro.  Imagine the song as bed music to his (its) call and during the muffled parts you hear Jimmy Page's wailing solo.

Holy moly, of course!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dr.Radical on October 06, 2011, 12:08:26 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on October 06, 2011, 10:43:58 AM
I agree with Tom: Bleach is Nirvana's pinnacle.  And more specifically, the musical hat trick of "About A Girl" followed by "School" followed by their cover of "Love Buzz" is the pinnacle of that pinnacle.

Bleach is best but it kind of makes me realize that Nirvana really wasn't that great as their best album is the one where they're trying to be the Melvins. I love the Melvins but when you sound best imitating another band, it doesn't say much about you, in my opinion. I suppose most bands are trying to imitate their favorite bands in some way or another, though, so I dunno.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 06, 2011, 12:22:12 PM
I think Nirvana's finest moment is the Unplugged album.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on October 06, 2011, 01:01:33 PM
As a big Uncle Tupelo fan and hater of Nevermind, I liked that little bit of trivia. Nevermind was so boring it actually made me angry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on October 06, 2011, 01:28:09 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on October 06, 2011, 10:59:48 AM
2) The Friendly's talk. Textbook Best Show and why I love it so. I also loved Tom ripping on Carvel. I'm a Carvel man myself but to each his own. FRIBBLED. Great job, Jon.

When I was a kid we used to have 2 NYC/NJ tv stations in our Boston area cable, PIX and WOR, and saw those Carvel ads with the strep-throat voiced guy (and Crazy Eddie ads) pitching whale-shaped cakes (ice cream cakes???) all the time.  I have always been curious about trying one. 

I kinda agree w/Mike inferring that Friendly's was 'high class' since the one in my neighborhood was right next to a wasp-infested Dairy Queen. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on October 06, 2011, 01:38:00 PM


Quote from: Crusherkc on October 06, 2011, 01:28:09 PM

I kinda agree w/Mike inferring that Friendly's was 'high class' since the one in my neighborhood was right next to a wasp-infested Dairy Queen. 


I am picturing William F. Buckley eating a Dilly Bar.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on October 06, 2011, 02:10:06 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on October 06, 2011, 01:38:00 PM


Quote from: Crusherkc on October 06, 2011, 01:28:09 PM

I kinda agree w/Mike inferring that Friendly's was 'high class' since the one in my neighborhood was right next to a wasp-infested Dairy Queen. 


I am picturing William F. Buckley eating a Dilly Bar.

I ate hundreds of meals at Friendly's between roughly 1982-1992 but I never ordered the giant Jim Dandy sundae. I better do that so I can check it off of the bucket list. When it came to ice cream, Carvel was always the first choice in my family.  Friendly's was strictly a "have to feed 6 people for $30" kind of place."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 06, 2011, 04:36:40 PM
I was one of the malcontents mocking Nirvana back in the early 90s. I did like and do think the Unplugged stuff was good, but then and even more so now I hate hate hate Butch Vig's production on Nevermind.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ioguie on October 06, 2011, 05:31:25 PM
Worst moments: "Wally's" uncomfortable, defensive squirming.

Best moments: Tom's response, and Wally's insane insistence that a puppet be taken seriously (instead of comically, as was the puppet's original intent)

Best moment (for me): when I wondered if the ultimate goal of the ban -- which began around the death of the protege contest -- is for the banned to start their own bloomin' show on WFMU.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lucas on October 06, 2011, 05:33:53 PM
Tom questioning the Americanism of Carvel's had me in tears. But the best part was 'Achilles Last Stand' at the beginning, I'm glad he made good on his threat to play it, because it's LZ's best late-career song without a doubt, and pound for pound a way better song than 'Stairway to Heaven.' So underappreciated.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on October 06, 2011, 06:04:56 PM
Quote from: ioguie on October 06, 2011, 05:31:25 PM
Worst moments: "Wally's" uncomfortable, defensive squirming.

Best moments: Tom's response, and Wally's insane insistence that a puppet be taken seriously (instead of comically, as was the puppet's original intent)

Best moment (for me): when I wondered if the ultimate goal of the ban -- which began around the death of the protege contest -- is for the banned to start their own bloomin' show on WFMU.

You can be taken seriously in one way and still make people laugh.  It's when they're all laughing AT/mocking you, rather than WITH you is when there's a problem.  This holds true, even for a puppet.  His entertainment/comedic value is meant to be taken seriously, and not looked down on just because he's a puppet.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spruce on October 06, 2011, 07:31:18 PM
I think the banned callers need to look to the humblest, most ignoble of callers, one Larry D. Pervison as their role model. As callers go, he's like a scrappy, three-legged mutt with a skin condition, but he knows how to work his schtick and get in and out without wearing out his welcome. Even his call on this week's show, which had the flimsiest of pretexts, and might have been pure shilling if he indeed is trying to get a podcast started, even then, it was one of the best calls of the night. He gave Tom something to work with, and just left when it had played itself out. Study Larry, Wally! Humble yourself and seek him out as a mentor. See how unfazed he is by Tom's abuse? He takes it all with a good nature and rolls with it.

Also: man did I laugh at the line about how Trip said they let him use a guillotine, as long as he kept it set to five. The Wurster calls have been so good lately. And Archie Bunker's execution by electric chair gets me every time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on October 06, 2011, 07:57:22 PM
I think Wally is mostly unfazed by when Tom does it, and is genuinely playing it up.  Other people who don't have the same established relationship, and are often genuinely harsh and not on his side are a different story.  Of course, Tom's criticisms can come on harsh/strong, as Wally and I both hold him in high regard and look at him as an entertainment role model.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on October 06, 2011, 09:06:35 PM
Ha! At a sportsbar watching the Yankees/Tigers and Nevermind is playing. It's even worse than I remember. Just to give you an idea, it sounds perfect in a sportsbar environment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: llcultjam on October 06, 2011, 09:13:59 PM
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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 06, 2011, 10:24:50 PM
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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stan on October 06, 2011, 10:40:51 PM
Quote from: llcultjam on October 06, 2011, 10:35:06 PM

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 Great job, dere.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on October 07, 2011, 02:00:49 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on October 05, 2011, 10:32:59 AM
Man the Wally stuff is awful. Why would a true fan of the Best Show make listeners and Tom go through that?

I really don’t know. It was a horrible call. Tom made it compelling but only because it felt like Tom had to coach a guy, that he clearly knows well, off some kind of cliff. It just felt like a talk you would have with a friend who’s found their way into a bad place. But that’s normally done in private. It creeped me out to listen to it. Given that, resetting the ban is reasonable, just for putting Tom  (and us) through it. And the offer at the end to only extend his ban missed the point as the stakes were clear upfront.


Quote from: Martin on October 05, 2011, 10:17:50 AM
The return of "Planet GG" entrepreneur Trip Whiting.

But no callback to it, I kept waiting for it. What a great Wurster call though. A little of everything sprinkled in."Guillotine but only if it’s set to 5" was special.

Quote from: masterofsparks on October 06, 2011, 12:22:12 PM
I think Nirvana's finest moment is the Unplugged album.

I'm an In Utero man myself.


Quote from: DJ Clem on October 05, 2011, 02:00:37 PM
This (http://yfrog.com/nws4qnj) just showed up on the 'FMU Twitter feed

That is awesome. Drunk callers sneaking in can make for fun turfouts. And is it just me or was there 2 more Jen Kirkman sound alikes this week. And one was called Jen.

Quote from: JRN on October 05, 2011, 04:02:23 PM
Best:
1. El Hijo de Jason saying "Hello Tom" exactly like his pops

So good. I thought it was Jason til he said otherwise. Solid debut call. But seriously – Jason, dude, you do not look old enough to have a teenage(?) son. Good youthfulness sir.

Quote from: it'sdevin on October 05, 2011, 12:37:54 AM
Can I just say that Catie Tumbls The Best Show (http://catiefromatlanta.tumblr.com/) is hands down my new favorite thing ever? She made 30 DRAWINGS just for this episode!

That's great, thanks for linking it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on October 07, 2011, 02:36:09 PM
Quote from: CSW on October 07, 2011, 02:00:49 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on October 05, 2011, 10:32:59 AM
Man the Wally stuff is awful. Why would a true fan of the Best Show make listeners and Tom go through that?
And the offer at the end to only extend his ban missed the point as the stakes were clear upfront.

Wally knew that.  Tom asked him, outright, what his thoughts were, regarding what action Tom should take, and Wally put out a possible alternative.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on October 07, 2011, 03:17:37 PM
I keep wondering what 'Doodles' the fat bully is doing these days?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DavidSestrand on October 07, 2011, 03:44:31 PM
best: Tom's human-puppet voiced "Are you Tom Scharpling?" during the heart to puppet-heart talk
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on October 07, 2011, 04:45:48 PM
"...that, and he shot a bunch of squirrels."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 07, 2011, 05:34:54 PM
Quote from: CSW on October 07, 2011, 02:00:49 PM
Quote from: JRN on October 05, 2011, 04:02:23 PM
Best:
1. El Hijo de Jason saying "Hello Tom" exactly like his pops

So good. I thought it was Jason til he said otherwise. Solid debut call. But seriously – Jason, dude, you do not look old enough to have a teenage(?) son. Good youthfulness sir.

Thanks. I actually have two teenage sons (aged 14 & 16.) As for the "youthfulness", it helps if you start having kids when you're 20. I do have my share of white hairs in my hair and beard that I attribute to those two, though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on October 07, 2011, 06:22:44 PM
SCENIC ROUTE!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 07, 2011, 09:26:23 PM
"It's muffled again."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on October 07, 2011, 09:48:58 PM
The notion that Nevermind is some terrible hunk of garbage is pretty absurd and sick to my mind.  I've never understood why Nevermind has to be massacred in the process of picking Bleach or another Nirvana album as their best.  I don't mind Mr. Vig's production work, though I can understand the criticisms of it.  I like the songs, so I don't have much interest in analyzing the technical aspects of their recording or assessing whether the production is some sort of timeless sonic masterwork.  I'm no Greg Klot or Jim DeRoglottis!  I am, however, an unabashed fan of rock that features production that would send most people into an soundproof bunker, so there's no amount of Vig knob-twirling that would phase me.  I once told someone1 that Robert "Mutt" Lange's production on  Hysteria was "a bit too raw and spare for my taste."  I've always liked that Bleach, Nevermind, and In Utero offered different takes on the recording/production of the band with Endino, Vig, and Albino (+ Scott Litt remixing) at the helm.  Plus, the Unplugged performance/album, which is a stunning document forever haunted by the tragedy four months later.  It's great, but I have a hard time listening to it.

In general, I think one's response to and connection with Nevermind has a lot to do with the context of the initial exposure.  I can vividly recall returning home from school, securing a pack of Lance® Toastchee® Sandwich Crackers, and flipping on MTV hoping to see Skid Row's "Slave to the Grind" video (or at least Pauley Shore chillin').  It's hard to discuss "Smells Like Teen Spirit" without lapsing into drippy cliche, but I found it to be a very powerful experience.  I knew it was good and I knew it was good in a way that was different than GNR or Warrant or Ratt or Dokken or White Lion or Tesla (http://social.entertainment.msn.com/music/blogs/headbang-blogpost.aspx?post=212dd08a-2f4d-4a6e-84da-5b7346b8996e), although I guess some of the revisionist history on this album is that it wasn't really that much different than the glossy rock of the previous era -- ear candy all the same!  Oh what a tangled web Charles R. Martin weaves!  Axl and Kurt! And based on the video, it was clear that this was clearly coming from somewhere else that was not the clubs that populated the Sunset Strip.  Tawny Kitaen was not dangling from the gymnasium rafters while wearing a wind-aided sheer nightgown.  For me, Nevermind served as a Chippert Report-level lidblower and cracked the door on the opportunity to further explore new musical worlds that had existed in parallel for years -- some completely new to me and others involving bands that I knew and liked in a more casual way without knowing that much about their origins or scene or why they didn't use potent hairspray or dress flamboyantly aside from like Bob Stinson's tutu fetish, Pete Buck's paisley shirts, Frank Black's buttless chaps. Yes he did wear those.

My experience with music up to that point was mostly rooted in  mainstream radio/MTV (during a period of time when those musical streams were actually quite varied and good2) with a focus on metal (pop/thrash/classic).  My early collection of CASSettes included MJ's Off the Wall and Thriller; Men at Work's Business as Usual; ZZ Top's Eliminator; The J. Geils Band, Van Halen, Pat Benetar, Joan Jett, William Joel, Huey Lewis, etc. The two 45s I recall owning were Terrence Cashman's "Talkin' Baseball" and Barrance Manilow's "Can't Smile Without You."  Thinking about it now, I've always had an affinity for what would be classified as "power pop,"3 although I didn't know the term at the time.  I was also exposed to heavy doses of Frank Sinatra (via my dad's enthusiasm) and Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, which my then next-door neighbor spun every night for months, the sounds wafting through a half-open bedroom window as a sort of Hitchcockian lullaby4.   

So perhaps my love of Nevermind is clouded by the haze of nostalgia?  A couple weeks ago I acquired the Nevermind reissue and cranked it in my car like it was 1991 and it sounded great to me5.  I was particularly pleased by these tracks:

 
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" 
"In Bloom" 
"Come as You Are" 
"Breed"
"Lithium" 
"Polly"
"Territorial Pissings" 
"Drain You" 
"Lounge Act" 
"Stay Away"
"On a Plain" 
 

-----------

1It was my pastor, Greg.

2I don't know why I would possibly remember this but I know that one 1989 afternoon I saw an MTV 1-2-3 wallop of Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar on Me" followed by Bob Mould's "See A Little Light" followed by Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" and I'm almost certain the VJ on duty was my beloved China Kantner!  It's positively bizarre that my mind would record this specific trio as being particularly noteworthy since I'm sure there are countless examples of similar video blocks during MTV's glory days. Either way, it's interesting that there was a time that MTV would unleash this kind of stuff in their regular rotation.  Now all they show are these damn reality shows!  Where's all the music?!  Where's that Megadeth baseline?!  And most importantly, where is dearest Kevin Seal?  I heard a rumor that he now weighs 600 pounds.

3I think it's incredibly disturbing that PPPP (http://www.recidivism.org/2007/05/power_pop_poppop.html) had a "Popper" designed specifically for use against women. 

4I witnessed a murder taking place in the neighbor's bedroom while "The Chain" played. I didn't call the police.

5In the same week I bought the new Sebastian Bach solo album, Kicking & Screaming, a shockingly strong effort. I'm never not amazed at the staggering decline in album sales.  This album debuted at #73 on the Billboard Top 200 chart with sales of 6,600!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on October 07, 2011, 10:08:56 PM
I agree with everything you said but substitute "Siamese Dream" for "Nevermind" and "Gish" for "Bleach."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on October 07, 2011, 11:37:39 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 07, 2011, 10:08:56 PM
I agree with everything you said but substitute "Siamese Dream" for "Nevermind" and "Gish" for "Bleach."

Glad to hear you're digging the new Baz record!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on October 08, 2011, 04:46:42 PM
While I realize heeding advice is not part of the new Greggulators m.o., I offer it the same:  Careful how many victory laps you take. Eventually you're going to fall on your face.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 08, 2011, 05:17:13 PM
Just so everyone knows, I locked the BANNED thread because it had taken a turn from opinion-giving, agreeing/disagreeing, etc etc over to finger-wagging & attacks. People both in the thick of the thing and on the sidelines are getting very worked up here. Whoever said it was right, we are heading into fotchan territory -- so let's ratchet back a few notches and fight nice, 'kay?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on October 08, 2011, 06:34:12 PM
I hope your proximity to my post isn't because you think I'm being mean.  Me and Greggs are cool.  So are me and Wally. I'm an impartial observer calling 'em likes I sees 'em.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 08, 2011, 08:30:51 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on October 08, 2011, 06:34:12 PM
I hope your proximity to my post isn't because you think I'm being mean.  Me and Greggs are cool.  So are me and Wally. I'm an impartial observer calling 'em likes I sees 'em.

Hugatu the Watcher.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 08, 2011, 08:37:22 PM
I posted here because this is the most read thread -- this thing is playing out on 3 topics that I can think of, never mind over on the twitter ... It's quieter here than it was earlier this week, but this ban thing is still playing out here there and everywhere, everyone's weighing in, and it's sure to come up next Tuesday too. Difference is here it can be contained, yes yes? I've certainly participated in my fair share of scrappin' and scrapin' on internet boards so I'm not lording nothing over nobody, believe me. If youse guys are all cool with each other, that's great. Think of me as a referee - I threw a yellow hankie down on the field because that thread had developed a stench. Know what I mean?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on October 08, 2011, 10:12:46 PM
I find myself conflicted regarding whether or not the ban should be reset. The real question is what exactly is the criteria for what constitutes a "good" call? Wally's call was terrible on many levels. However is there anyone out there saying that it wasn't entertaining? And isn't that really the point of the whole thing? Tom doesn't spend a half hour on bad calls. It may not have been good in the way Wally or Big Z intended it to be good, but it was compelling listening.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on October 09, 2011, 12:52:24 AM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on October 08, 2011, 06:34:12 PM
I hope your proximity to my post isn't because you think I'm being mean.  Me and Greggs are cool.  So are me and Wally. I'm an impartial observer calling 'em likes I sees 'em.

Yeah, I've got no beef with anyone! I don't want to clog up anymore space talking about the past two weeks.

A heel is supposed to gloat! And he's supposed to get his (eventual) comeuppance. I'm not sure when I'll call in again because I don't want to tire the audience out like the whole protege thing. I made one good call and I want to keep making them. So it's best to keep them really limited but I can be as big a jerk as I want in 140 characters or less. The last thing anyone wants is for a regular caller to get carried away even if it did lead to two weeks of pretty funny stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Michael in Athens on October 09, 2011, 01:21:44 AM
I don't have strong feelings about whether the ban should be reset, but it would be a shame to miss out on more calls like Wally's. One of the reasons it was great is that there was so much at stake. Would banned callers still get the opportunity to risk calling in? Regardless, from my perspective, Wally's call was in no way bad and doesn't justify resetting the ban. And, maybe more importantly, I don't think the banned-callers-risking-it-all game has gone through all the comedic possibilities yet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on October 09, 2011, 11:47:54 AM
(https://s-hphotos-sea1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/321289_1911473959989_1636082350_1468288_1733093929_n.jpg)

OUR NEXT PRESIDENT----in 2016.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on October 09, 2011, 11:59:40 AM
Well that was a sudden left turn.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on October 09, 2011, 12:12:19 PM
Don't abandon Shipp, vote Democratic in 2016.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 09, 2011, 12:46:39 PM
Spike, do you know for a fact that John Wesley Shipp falls into the same political camp as Carter, Clinton, Johnson, Kennedy, Obama, FDR, Truman, and Wilson?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on October 09, 2011, 01:38:28 PM
Quote from: Sarah on October 09, 2011, 12:46:39 PM
Spike, do you know for a fact that John Wesley Shipp falls into the same political camp as Carter, Clinton, Johnson, Kennedy, Obama, FDR, Truman, and Wilson?

Yes, he is a devout Democrat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 09, 2011, 01:44:31 PM
Thank you.  Is he interested in running, though?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on October 09, 2011, 01:57:37 PM
Yeah, running to the courthouse to get another restraining order.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 09, 2011, 03:31:59 PM
That Shipp's never gonna sail.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on October 09, 2011, 03:33:24 PM
Running? He was the Flash!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on October 09, 2011, 07:07:07 PM
Fred Grandy, Fred Thompson, Ronald Reagan...I dunno.  These actors tend to be Repubs. How can we be sure?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 09, 2011, 07:54:27 PM
Shipp of fools.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on October 09, 2011, 08:06:05 PM
Quote from: Sarah on October 09, 2011, 01:44:31 PM
Thank you.  Is he interested in running, though?

I was joking around with him and I sent that to him. No, he is NOT running for any political office, but he does talk about politics on his FB page on occasion.
 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 09, 2011, 08:12:56 PM
I think Spike's making a good case for having his ban lifted.

Where else are you gonna get THAT???
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 09, 2011, 08:21:41 PM
Good to see you back, Spike.  I thought you'd jumped Shipp.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 09, 2011, 08:44:48 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 09, 2011, 08:21:41 PM
I thought you'd jumped Shipp.

Hahahoo ho ha huh?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on October 10, 2011, 07:43:00 AM
Probably reiterating "best" moments mentioned previously, but I thought Larry's call was great.

"Truth or Dare, dere"

"I'm a fan of microphones"

Tom saying, "Hey no problem, dere."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 10, 2011, 09:27:43 AM
'I'm seeking enlightenment dere'.

(or something along those lines.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on October 10, 2011, 02:39:15 PM
Quote from: Spike on October 09, 2011, 08:06:05 PM
I was joking around with him and I sent that to him.

I don't exactly know how to express this, but that is the least Spike-like sentence that has ever been directly attributable to to Spike.

I mean, obviously, yes, if I'm John Wesley Shipp and somebody who is at all like Spike sends me that image - or just initiates any contact with me in any way whatsoever, really - I am terrified and take immediate steps to defend myself and my family from the potential wave of sick horrors coming our way.

But that sentence just sitting there like that, with no all-caps words or red, scrolling letters or anything like that...I had to read it three or four times before I could process that as a Spike post. I feel like the gimp mask slipped a little there, like perhaps The Ban has created the tiniest of cracks in the exterior. Just the latest bit of magic the 2011 Ban has given us?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on October 10, 2011, 03:05:01 PM
Strange, for some reason

I feel the sudden need


To change my posting style

Pets
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on October 11, 2011, 10:01:59 AM
THERE IS NO WAY THAT I WOULD VOTE FOR HERMIONE CAIN.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on October 11, 2011, 10:06:18 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 10, 2011, 09:27:43 AM
'I'm seeking enlightenment dere'.

(or something along those lines.)

The Larry call was great. The ban clearly did him some good. But none of his calls were ever as good as his presentation of "Larry Legend"...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 11, 2011, 10:31:41 AM
Really? I'd have to say Larry's peak performance was the radio date with Laurie. "What are yeh dreams and aspirations?" "Hey, the lady doesn't like the music, turn it down!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on October 11, 2011, 10:33:54 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 11, 2011, 10:31:41 AM
Really? I'd have to say Larry's peak performance was the radio date with Laurie. "What are yeh dreams and aspirations?" "Hey, the lady doesn't like the music, turn it down!"

You might be right. That was a great moment. Plus it showed Larry for the class act he is...
Still, I Liked him having Tom read Alyssa Milano's part in "Larry Legend"...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 11, 2011, 10:44:35 AM
I just felt a little sorry for him during "Larry Legend" because it was obviously a real piece of crap.  Whereas on the date, Da Perv was totally in control.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 11, 2011, 10:44:49 AM
Larry has quaint manners & a weird beatific quality and I love every time he calls in.

Also, talk about kayfabe....
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 11, 2011, 11:49:36 AM
'Larry Legend' and 'Weirdos Exposed' are two of my favorite Best Show story arcs. Maybe Tom should assign homework to the regulars (as with Amadeus' essay on how great Paul McCartney was) and that can get them out of their ban...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on October 11, 2011, 11:54:15 AM
Quote from: Omar on October 07, 2011, 09:48:58 PM
I don't know why I would possibly remember this but I know that one 1989 afternoon I saw an MTV 1-2-3 wallop of Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar on Me" followed by Bob Mould's "See A Little Light" followed by Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" and I'm almost certain the VJ on duty was my beloved China Kantner!

Scrivening even then! 


Quote from: Omar on October 07, 2011, 09:48:58 PM
In the same week I bought the new Sebastian Bach solo album, Kicking & Screaming, a shockingly strong effort. I'm never not amazed at the staggering decline in album sales.  This album debuted at #73 on the Billboard Top 200 chart with sales of 6,600!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow-that is seriously depressing.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 11, 2011, 02:53:55 PM
Sebastian Bach was really great on that 'Supergroup' show, though (and Trailer Park Boys).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on October 11, 2011, 03:01:07 PM
I just want to say that I got to sit in with maggie & chris l. in the studio last week, and it was the best moment of my year.

I was hitting myself in the leg to deter my laughter during the Larry Da Perv call.

everything about October 4th was absolutely amazing.

thank you Tom, Mike, Maggie, Daniel, and Chris.

Oh, and JW obviously  8)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on October 11, 2011, 05:27:19 PM
"you're the down market Grimace"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on October 11, 2011, 05:45:32 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 11, 2011, 02:53:55 PM
Sebastian Bach was really great on that 'Supergroup' show, though (and Trailer Park Boys).

Bach is basically good in everything, from working with The Frogs to his recurring role as Gil on Gilmore girls. He has a very infectious enthusiasm for livin' and rockin' even when faced with total devastation (http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=162545). 

He's also capable of being incredibly funny.  For example, during a That Metal Show episode from earlier this season Bach unleashed a truly hilarious (and completely accurate) quip regarding the look of Edward Trunk in a 1998 MTV clip.  In the clip, Trunk and Jesse Camp (!!) are interviewing Bach.  After the clip ends, Bach says the following regarding Trunk's appearance:

"Dude!  Dude, you look like Geraldo Rivera meets Bobbly Blotzer." That's Wurster-grade brilliance. The segment in question:

That Metal Show - Sebastian Bach and Anvil [2011-05-10] PART II of IV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh5l5336s5k#)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on October 11, 2011, 08:09:00 PM
I need to watch it so that I can divorce his voice from Lars Ulrich's in my mind.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on October 11, 2011, 09:40:37 PM
Quote from: Omar on October 11, 2011, 05:45:32 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 11, 2011, 02:53:55 PM
Sebastian Bach was really great on that 'Supergroup' show, though (and Trailer Park Boys).

Bach is basically good in everything, from working with The Frogs to his recurring role as Gil on Gilmore girls. He has a very infectious enthusiasm for livin' and rockin' even when faced with total devastation (http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=162545). 

He's also capable of being incredibly funny.  For example, during a That Metal Show episode from earlier this season Bach unleashed a truly hilarious (and completely accurate) quip regarding the look of Edward Trunk in a 1998 MTV clip.  In the clip, Trunk and Jesse Camp (!!) are interviewing Bach.  After the clip ends, Bach says the following regarding Trunk's appearance:

"Dude!  Dude, you look like Geraldo Rivera meets Bobbly Blotzer." That's Wurster-grade brilliance. The segment in question:

That Metal Show - Sebastian Bach and Anvil [2011-05-10] PART II of IV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh5l5336s5k#)


This freak needs a haircut.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 11, 2011, 10:19:41 PM
Quote from: Spike on October 11, 2011, 10:01:59 AM
THERE IS NO WAY THAT I WOULD VOTE FOR HERMIONE CAIN.

This isn't good, Spike. I don't mean by your usual standard, I mean by any standard that would be recognized by someone above the age of eight.  Mocking a man by giving him a feminine version of his name might make you King Shit on the second-grade playground, but from an adult it's pathetic and, in your case, burnishes an already established reputation for misogyny.  What's next, Mitzi Romney? You can do better.  We NEED you to do better.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on October 11, 2011, 10:41:08 PM
Quote from: Spike on October 11, 2011, 09:40:37 PM
Quote from: Omar on October 11, 2011, 05:45:32 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 11, 2011, 02:53:55 PM
Sebastian Bach was really great on that 'Supergroup' show, though (and Trailer Park Boys).

That Metal Show - Sebastian Bach and Anvil [2011-05-10] PART II of IV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh5l5336s5k#)


This freak needs a haircut.

Shipp/Bach 2016!!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on October 11, 2011, 11:48:25 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 11, 2011, 10:19:41 PM
Quote from: Spike on October 11, 2011, 10:01:59 AM
THERE IS NO WAY THAT I WOULD VOTE FOR HERMIONE CAIN.

This isn't good, Spike. I don't mean by your usual standard, I mean by any standard that would be recognized by someone above the age of eight.  Mocking a man by giving him a feminine version of his name might make you King Shit on the second-grade playground, but from an adult it's pathetic and, in your case, burnishes an already established reputation for misogyny.  What's next, Mitzi Romney? You can do better.  We NEED you to do better.

Herman Pain-in-the Butt?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 12, 2011, 12:21:12 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 11, 2011, 10:19:41 PM
Mitzi (hamine) Romney?

YO THAT'S REAL THO! I heard Mitt made multiple clones of himself, including a few female ones that he multiple married! Nah, sorry, that's rude to the Mormon cult. Wait did I say "cult"? Well heck, that guy from Rick "the Refrigerator" Perry's campaign said it was a cult. So I reckon I can say it too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 12, 2011, 12:28:53 AM
I liked "You're not doing it right there, fella" as a topic, because my dad always used "Fella" as an epithet for anyone who ever cut him off in traffic (or any other type of automotive sin).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 12, 2011, 08:08:13 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on October 11, 2011, 11:48:25 PM
Herman Pain-in-the Butt?

Hernia Pain? I dunno, this isn't my job.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on October 12, 2011, 08:23:14 AM
Quote from: Omar on October 11, 2011, 10:41:08 PM
Quote from: Spike on October 11, 2011, 09:40:37 PM
Quote from: Omar on October 11, 2011, 05:45:32 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 11, 2011, 02:53:55 PM
Sebastian Bach was really great on that 'Supergroup' show, though (and Trailer Park Boys).

That Metal Show - Sebastian Bach and Anvil [2011-05-10] PART II of IV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh5l5336s5k#)


This freak needs a haircut.

Shipp/Bach 2016!!!!

SHIPP/SPIKE IN 2016
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on October 12, 2011, 10:18:58 AM
Before we get back to discussing Sebastian Bach (Omar, BTW, you are legitimately my favorite poster now between this and your Nirvana post) and Spike's campaign run...

That was probably my favorite Philly Boy Roy call of all-time. I have avoided any Philly sports talk radio solely because of people like Roy. Philly was so crazy with the Phillies that they showed Game 5 on a projector at our local #OccupyWallStreet gathering. I was at a wedding on Saturday and the priest started his homily by talking about the "tragedy" of the night before. Between that and throwing car batteries at The Hooters...

There was other great local color in the call. The "Occupy Passyunk" think was classic. Someone (Wes?) talked last night about how it was mispronounced by Roy as "Pass-eee-yunk" when it's actually called "Pash-unk". However, after thinking about this all night, Roy's version was indeed accurate. Being that Roy's the most famous son of Roxborough, chances are he's only left the neighborhood to go see 'Nem Hooters (or other Philly-area bands) or to Center City on a class trip in 6th grade. And the only thing he'd know about the Passyunk area would be Pat's and Geno's, thus he'd pronounce it as it's spelled.

The only thing he had wrong was about the McDonald's in the neighborhood. As a current resident of Roxborough, I can attest that the McDonald's is actually in Andorra and not Roxborough. (The Andorra/Roxborough/Manayunk debate has lasted for eons, as far as I can tell. No one is quite sure exactly where the boundaries lie between the three. This matters dearly because which side you're on determines which neighborhood gang you'd belong to as a teenager. However, all three are unified against East Falls.)

And, yes, as a Roxborough-ian, I can attest that there are plenty of Ziegler-types running around. There's also a lot of young family transplants such as my wife and I. The only time the two groups interact is during dog walks (Hey yas, how yas doin'?) or the occasional trip to a local townie bar* or during a fight in the winter while trying to get a parking space (since people place plastic furniture in front of their houses to claim a spot).

Kudos to Tom and Wurster! Roy was one of the first things that introduced me to The Best Show. It's the only thing I know of which brings the bizareness of the city I love to the masses. I guess It's Always Sunny does a bit but they don't do the accent. And, yes, people do sound like that here.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on October 12, 2011, 10:21:35 AM
* TRUE ROXBOROUGH STORY THAT IF JON READS HE WILL LOVE

There's a local bar called the Henry James Saloon. This is one of my favorite bars in the world. It's really townie but fun. They have a speciality sandwich called The Hank Jim which is chicken fingers, peperoni, melted provolone and peppers. They also give out free drinks if Chase Utley hits a home run or if an Iggle running back scores a TD.

My friends were there about a year ago. A guy at the bar started having a diabetic seizure. The paramedics came in and checked him out. The EMT said: "Give him a hoagie. He'll be fine." So they gave this guy a hoagie and he came back from beyond. The bartender, in order to make up for the scare at the bar, gave everyone there a free drink... including the guy who just nearly lapsed into a diabetic coma, who washed his hoagie down with a Yuengling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 12, 2011, 10:30:31 AM
I think that story is heartwarming.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 12, 2011, 10:35:18 AM
My friends were there about a year ago. A guy at the bar started having a diabetic seizure. The paramedics came in and checked him out. The EMT said: "Give him a hoagie. He'll be fine." So they gave this guy a hoagie and he came back from beyond. The bartender, in order to make up for the scare at the bar, gave everyone there a free drink... including the guy who just nearly lapsed into a diabetic coma, who washed his hoagie down with a Yuengling.


Good post, Darth. 

Probably would have made a better call, though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 12, 2011, 11:12:27 AM
It still could be.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on October 12, 2011, 11:16:14 AM
Quote from: Sarah on October 12, 2011, 11:12:27 AM
It still could be.

Maybe some day. I'm not planning on calling again for a while.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on October 12, 2011, 11:28:08 AM
I would hope not.  The story is timeless; telling it on the air can wait.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on October 12, 2011, 11:30:57 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on October 12, 2011, 10:21:35 AM
* TRUE ROXBOROUGH STORY THAT IF JON READS HE WILL LOVE


Hilarious quality post, Gregg, albeit slightly unbelievable. That being said....I've never really hung out in nem parts of Philly before.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on October 12, 2011, 12:05:26 PM
Pure radio magic during that long pause when the guy who called in from King of Prussia with the accent was seriously mulling things over after Tom demanded he drop the accent and speak to Tom in his real voice. Just so much going on there as Tom appeals to the guy and promises he won't hang up on him when you know he's dying to immediately do that the instant the guy gives in, while the guy is contemplating the same exact thing. It didn't even need to happen, just the knowledge that everyone listening knew exactly how it would go down and the fact that Tom still managed to get to the guy, stop him in his tracks and had him actually considering walking right into a five star hangup was beautiful.

And then the very next call was the debut of a real caller with a legit accent who would have been hearing that whole thing go down. Outstanding. And exactly the kind of sequence of events that never gets recognized by the Podmass mentality and can't be summed up by the Gems. That's why you listen to the Best Show and that's why you listen to Tom do it live.

Worst moment: the realization that the guy with the slidewhistle (was that Future Power Caller Wannabe George?) did it himself and it wasn't a new GOMP/Heave Ho sound effect like the "YOU'RE A GHOST!" noise.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on October 12, 2011, 01:16:27 PM
"I dere you to love me"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on October 12, 2011, 03:30:55 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on October 12, 2011, 10:18:58 AM
Before we get back to discussing Sebastian Bach (Omar, BTW, you are legitimately my favorite poster now between this and your Nirvana post) and Spike's campaign run...

Thanks, sir!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on October 12, 2011, 04:55:14 PM
Quote from: Wes on October 12, 2011, 12:05:26 PM
Worst moment: the realization that the guy with the slidewhistle (was that Future Power Caller Wannabe George?) did it himself and it wasn't a new GOMP/Heave Ho sound effect like the "YOU'RE A GHOST!" noise.

Agree, worst moment was when future power caller and party dj "George" (I'll just assume you got his name right, I'm not gonna go back and look for it) flopped.  I think the slide whistler was Uncle Evan from Winnepeg (?) who manages the all-facial hair band. He was told to play a slide whistle last week b/c Tom doesn't like the self-moniker-ed "Uncle" ("does your band call you uncle?", "yes", "that's gross, heave-ho")

Favorite moment when the subject of "Cosmos" was being remade by Seth MacFarland: "Remember the time when that mass clustered and formed a planet?"

I, Robot Chicken
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on October 12, 2011, 05:19:37 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on October 12, 2011, 04:55:14 PM
Favorite moment when the subject of "Cosmos" was being remade by Seth MacFarland: "Remember the time when that mass clustered and formed a planet?"

Or maybe Peter Griffin will pop in and say some standard stupid McFarlane joke like "that reminds me of the time I visited the Crab Nebula with Mr. T."

Har de har har... Almost as funny as McFarlane's "Joaquin Phoenix is a harelip" joke... Tee-fuckin'-hee...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 12, 2011, 05:40:07 PM
Rhino's 25-CD anniversary reissue of "Nervous Noight" (with vinyl download!)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on October 12, 2011, 06:32:16 PM
I totally lost it during the 'vinyl download' part, esp. the 780(?) gram pressing....'you know nem hockey pucks?'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on October 12, 2011, 06:48:23 PM
"They made Opie eat his haunches" might just be the best thing any human being has ever said.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on October 12, 2011, 07:44:44 PM
Also, I'm incredibly dismayed to find that McFarlane remaking Cosmos was not a very funny joke but a real thing that is happening on the planet Earth.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on October 12, 2011, 08:06:05 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on October 12, 2011, 07:44:44 PM
Also, I'm incredibly dismayed to find that McFarlane remaking Cosmos was not a very funny joke but a real thing that is happening on the planet Earth.
You could move to another planet.

Outer Space Employment Agency (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDwn0lsxDGg&feature=related#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 12, 2011, 08:24:30 PM
That's the best idea I've heard in a LONG TIME.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on October 12, 2011, 09:19:07 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 11, 2011, 10:19:41 PM
Quote from: Spike on October 11, 2011, 10:01:59 AM
THERE IS NO WAY THAT I WOULD VOTE FOR HERMIONE CAIN.

This isn't good, Spike. I don't mean by your usual standard, I mean by any standard that would be recognized by someone above the age of eight.  Mocking a man by giving him a feminine version of his name might make you King Shit on the second-grade playground, but from an adult it's pathetic and, in your case, burnishes an already established reputation for misogyny.  What's next, Mitzi Romney? You can do better.  We NEED you to do better.

I was gonna say: Hermany Korain. Maybe too obscure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on October 12, 2011, 09:28:33 PM
This past Tuesday was solid all the way through, by the way. It's difficult to find a best moment, but the one that's still stuck in my head is Tom verbalizing the idea of a Best Show Musical.. it was the Larry Da Perv Aria that had me fall over.. paraphrasing: "I'm over dere, dere. Do I dare to call tonight, dere?".

There was obviously more to the show than that. The King Of Prussia guy was a Micro Gem.  Tom tearing apart both the guy who was complaining about Matt Pinfield's twitter feed and the guy who was going to teach Fat Artists 101. And the very haphazard decision at the end to reset the ban... the continuing metaphor of the Felt Madoff.

The last 2.5 weeks have been Best Best Show Concentrate.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ndmvhc on October 13, 2011, 12:53:07 AM
Roy's trash hauling business: Get Trashed with the Roy Man
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Annabel on October 13, 2011, 03:57:07 AM
Pretty much all of Fredericks' call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 13, 2011, 03:33:16 PM
Agreed. Glad to hear Fredericks back on the air.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on October 13, 2011, 11:16:13 PM
The Australian guy's Hugh Jackman American accent in "Real Steel."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on October 14, 2011, 01:02:54 AM
This week's show earns five out of five Julian Schnabel XL pajama-tops.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on October 14, 2011, 03:49:38 AM
I can't put my finger on it, but this was one of the best shows I've heard as a live listener. If I had to mark the moment, I would say the great early callers caped with the slide whistle  ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on October 14, 2011, 10:12:50 PM
This past show was like Double Nickels On The Dime. Lots of great little things adding up to one great sum of the parts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: llcultjam on October 14, 2011, 10:14:10 PM
Best Show musical.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 16, 2011, 05:59:51 PM
"And I'm just sort of off to the side... Smoking out." ~ Roydon Zeigler.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on October 17, 2011, 11:17:18 AM
"I'm talking this puppet down..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on October 17, 2011, 12:47:01 PM
"I don't want the studio soaking wet..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on October 17, 2011, 01:17:44 PM
Philly's use of "curio"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DavidSestrand on October 17, 2011, 04:35:30 PM
Worst: When Sam Seder called to complain about Matt Pinfield.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bakersfieldchimp on October 18, 2011, 06:45:30 PM
I am really liking "I don't wanna go, but I gotta go!"

Too much, if such a thing is possible.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on October 24, 2011, 11:34:21 AM
One more thing:

Dump Cop.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on October 24, 2011, 12:34:26 PM
Quote from: DJDJ on October 17, 2011, 04:35:30 PM
Worst: When Sam Seder called to complain about Matt Pinfield.

Glad I missed his whining.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on October 24, 2011, 01:00:23 PM
Quote from: Spike on October 24, 2011, 12:34:26 PM
Quote from: DJDJ on October 17, 2011, 04:35:30 PM
Worst: When Sam Seder called to complain about Matt Pinfield.

Glad I missed his whining.

What could Spike possibly have against Sam Seder?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 24, 2011, 01:44:43 PM
Sam Seedy?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on October 25, 2011, 09:38:13 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/315540_1951766847286_1636082350_1500541_1899607905_n.jpg)

I hope this actually happens, Pets.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on October 26, 2011, 01:04:04 AM
In response to this outrageous JPEG, I'm going to embrace my inner pedant: if Shipp wins the 2016 presidential election, wouldn't he take office in 2017, not 2016? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on October 26, 2011, 01:44:58 AM
Best: Michael K getting derailed...  I've never heard Michael K sound less confident and so fragile than tonight. Maybe calls in the past have been worse, but -- while not near the level of the Feltdown -- the MichaelKDown was very entertaining and at times uncomfortable.

Worst: I know I will break a heart, but the caller from D.C. talking about the Wild Flag show... that seemed to take up a third of the show just to get to the part about eating someone's hair in the crowd briefly.  She sounded like a new caller who had a different plan in mind initially, so I'll cut her slack for sure, as I've been there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on October 26, 2011, 02:33:28 AM
"that's one black cat I wouldn't mind passing my path". I know that's horrible, but yeesh... what an amazing call out of newbridge  ;D.  Tom and omar vying for "the best" gold, Paydirts tale was good times, and you can't beat hodge-man coming in strong at the end. another great show!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on October 26, 2011, 10:16:23 AM
Best:
-The "black cat" line floored me. I have no idea how you get through a line like that without losing it.

-The entire Skip Dworkin/Dworkyn call was excellent, especially the incredible story of the rise and multiple falls of Newbridge Dance Party. The whole call will give the Newbridge family trees thread fuel for a while. I especially loved the secret origin of The Toolbelt Murders and "That would explain the Nordic visions each host reported experiencing..." line. Also "What a boooooooood."

-#Mouthfun

-Tom's growing desire for "AP Mike Day" in Bayonne that unfolded throughout the show, peaking at the end when he and Hodgman came up with dark scenarios about how it would actually go down.

-The Michael K-niption. Particularly the "Did he hang up? I think he hung up. I...I think he's still there! Are you still there? I think he's still there." ".....I'm still here..." segment, which was truly inspired comic timing from Michael K. Though, as I said at the time, I was hoping Michael K would suddenly start talking without his accent, forcing Tom to yell "YOU'RE NOT DOING THE VOICE!" at him.

Worst:
-Tom never played "Monster Mash"
-"Wackimaniacs"
-That phony accent that dude in the studio put on at the end
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on October 26, 2011, 11:01:44 AM
What on earth accent does Michael K have?  Could... could a person put on such an accent?  How is that possible?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on October 26, 2011, 11:48:04 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 26, 2011, 11:01:44 AM
What on earth accent does Michael K have?  Could... could a person put on such an accent?  How is that possible?

I guess its a Pittsburgh accent. He mentioned it in a show from the archives I was listening to recently. Tom tells him he sort of has that accent then Micheal says something about being from the Midwest. So a sort of mashup Pittsburgh/Midwest accent.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on October 26, 2011, 12:35:24 PM
Quote from: Spike on October 25, 2011, 09:38:13 PM
I hope this actually happens, Pets.

...and children, that's how the government works: the current president makes a call to his favorite obscure actor and then he becomes President of the USA
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on October 26, 2011, 01:11:25 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on October 26, 2011, 12:35:24 PM
Quote from: Spike on October 25, 2011, 09:38:13 PM
I hope this actually happens, Pets.

...and children, that's how the government works: the current president makes a call to his favorite obscure actor and then he becomes President of the USA

Obscure!? John Wesley Shipp is an Emmy*-award-winning actor. He has also starred in NUMEROUS feature films**. Have some decency, sir.

*Daytime Emmys. These may or may not be completely worthless awards.

**These "feature films" may or may not have went straight to video. You also may or may not have to go through saloon doors to access them at your local video store.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on October 26, 2011, 01:13:38 PM
New listeners from the SPIN article got a fantastic S&W bit to spark their interest in the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on October 26, 2011, 01:25:40 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on October 26, 2011, 01:13:38 PM
New listeners from the SPIN article got a fantastic S&W bit to spark their interest in the show.

If they didn't turn off the radio during the Michael K. call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on October 26, 2011, 01:38:19 PM
Quote from: Kormod on October 26, 2011, 01:11:25 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on October 26, 2011, 12:35:24 PM
Quote from: Spike on October 25, 2011, 09:38:13 PM
I hope this actually happens, Pets.

...and children, that's how the government works: the current president makes a call to his favorite obscure actor and then he becomes President of the USA



Obscure!? John Wesley Shipp is an Emmy*-award-winning actor. He has also starred in NUMEROUS feature films**. Have some decency, sir.

*Daytime Emmys. These may or may not be completely worthless awards.

**These "feature films" may or may not have went straight to video. You also may or may not have to go through saloon doors to access them at your local video store.

Where's Shipp on universal health care?  Would he support a constitutional amendment to remove personhood for corporations?  It's a shame there are no elections anymore since President Obama will simply call in his replacement. A great campaign slogan would be "SHIPP '16 - ALL ABOARD"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on October 26, 2011, 01:48:39 PM
Is it odd that I like Micheal K's calls?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on October 26, 2011, 02:09:46 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on October 26, 2011, 01:48:39 PM
Is it odd that I like Micheal K's calls?

I like that he said "Local Record Shoppe".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on October 26, 2011, 02:28:27 PM
I can't get enough of the Hodgman/APMike luggage stories. One of my favorite reoccuring things!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on October 26, 2011, 02:35:40 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on October 26, 2011, 01:48:39 PM
Is it odd that I like Micheal K's calls?

NOT AT ALL. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on October 26, 2011, 02:36:07 PM
the ingredients to Emerald Nightmare
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on October 26, 2011, 02:52:26 PM
"The drone makes the man." (Jeff Feuerzeig).

My drone is also by Spacemen 3: "Suicide" on "Spacemen are GO!" What's YOUR drone?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on October 26, 2011, 04:21:04 PM
The one call where he talked about Presence was pretty interesting.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on October 26, 2011, 06:40:34 PM
I heard from the interview with Jeff onwards. I loved AP Mike Day. Jon's call was great -- I think it was heavily influenced by Dancin' On Air, which was this Philly-area teen dance show which "starred" the worst people of the 80s (and a young Kelly Rippa). It was syndicated up to New York and then it got launched nationwide on the fledgling USA Network and was rechristened Club USA Dance Party. I was pretty obsessed with this show as a kid. They had a retrospective on WB17 in Philly over the summer and it was surreal. There were no less than six Hooters appearances they showed. Almost none of the "stars" of thse show aged well, save for Kelly Rippa, who did not make an appearance.

Worst: Mit Hamime or whatever their dumb name is. Dark Greggulator is started to get enraged...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Spacely on October 26, 2011, 07:59:54 PM
Uh, it was Dance Party USA, you munch.   ;)

That's an awesome connection, though. I had no clue.  I've blocked almost all of early USA from my mind, save Colliope and Cartoon Express.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on October 26, 2011, 08:08:43 PM
Quote from: Mr. Spacely on October 26, 2011, 07:59:54 PM
I've blocked almost all of early USA from my mind

Anyone remember Radio 1990 or Night Flight?

RADIO 1990 LISA ROBINSON discusses band Til Tuesday (1985) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf1tAvpf6dA#)

Night Flight bumpers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cV9nM0UhUE#)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on October 26, 2011, 08:12:45 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on October 26, 2011, 08:08:43 PM
Quote from: Mr. Spacely on October 26, 2011, 07:59:54 PM
I've blocked almost all of early USA from my mind

Anyone remember Radio 1990 or Night Flight?

RADIO 1990 LISA ROBINSON discusses band Til Tuesday (1985) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf1tAvpf6dA#)

Night Flight bumpers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cV9nM0UhUE#)

Of course!  I saw Another State Of Mind for the first time on Night Flight as well as music videos by Bad Brains, Dead Kennedys, Sonic Youth, Butthole Surfers, BLAST, and many more.  Very influential on a young Hugboy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Spacely on October 26, 2011, 11:05:51 PM
Wow, don't remember Night Flight or Radio 1990.  I was too young.  I'm more of an "Up All Night"  to "Silk Stalkings" and "Pacific Blue"-era USA Fan
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on October 27, 2011, 02:02:14 AM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on October 26, 2011, 08:12:45 PM

Of course!  I saw Another State Of Mind for the first time on Night Flight as well as music videos by Bad Brains, Dead Kennedys, Sonic Youth, Butthole Surfers, BLAST, and many more.  Very influential on a young Hugboy.

Quote from: Mr. Spacely on October 26, 2011, 11:05:51 PM
Wow, don't remember Night Flight or Radio 1990.

I swear I remember watching a Night Flight in the 80s that had the Plasmatics and William Burroughs and Kenneth Anger.  What an awesome show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on October 27, 2011, 11:35:14 AM
Great show!

 I like Michael Kay's calls, they're usually weird, but what I enjoy the most is that he doesn't seem to cheaply hype up The Cynics. Tom usually has to prod him for recording updates or tour-stops. Rare and cool. I liked his Peter Buck story from a weeks ago.

Best: 'going to Funkytown' is gonna catch on HUGE...more than 'tapped'. (ewwwgh)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on October 27, 2011, 12:45:49 PM
Quote from: mackro on October 26, 2011, 01:44:58 AM
Worst: I know I will break a heart, but the caller from D.C. talking about the Wild Flag show... that seemed to take up a third of the show just to get to the part about eating someone's hair in the crowd briefly.  She sounded like a new caller who had a different plan in mind initially, so I'll cut her slack for sure, as I've been there.

Exactly. I, too, had trouble sitting through that story. Tom showed a whole lotta restraint on that one I think.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on October 27, 2011, 01:20:35 PM
SCRIVENER.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on October 27, 2011, 02:20:46 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on October 27, 2011, 01:20:35 PM
SCRIVENER.

Thanks!  I'll be checking the A.V. Club to see:

"You're no Kumar Pallana." - Omar the Scrivener, assessing Tom Scharpling's plate-spinning skills

+

"If he was any less mobile, he would be a snowman." -- Tom Scharpling on Austin, TX, fixture Harry Knowles
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on October 28, 2011, 04:28:24 AM
I'm only half way through the show but I have to say now that the Michael K call is probably the low light of the year so far.  (Excepting anything from the Puppet)

Any caller that wasn't a "name" (and I use that phrase very loosely) wouldn't get that long and would get GOMPd/Heave Ho'd quickly and with a flourish. It makes it worse that his only seeming reason for calling this week was for Tom to talk up his record/tour dates. I couldn't hear any other reason behind the call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on October 28, 2011, 07:41:30 AM
The Hodgmaniacs hooligans and their post-inhaler bliss.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on October 28, 2011, 11:35:45 AM
Quote from: Omar on October 27, 2011, 02:20:46 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on October 27, 2011, 01:20:35 PM
SCRIVENER.

Thanks!  I'll be checking the A.V. Club to see:

"You're no Kumar Pallana." - Omar the Scrivener, assessing Tom Scharpling's plate-spinning skills

+

"If he was any less mobile, he would be a snowman." -- Tom Scharpling on Austin, TX, fixture Harry Knowles

You had me at European Chortle EP [Roadrunner].
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on October 28, 2011, 01:01:30 PM
PAYDIRT
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on October 28, 2011, 02:37:41 PM
"Whooping belch."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on October 28, 2011, 03:58:25 PM
what's better:

Larry D. Perv saying "Monster Mash" or the Australian guy from last week saying "Dump Cop?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paydirt! on October 29, 2011, 12:39:51 PM
Quote from: mike_b on October 28, 2011, 03:58:25 PM
what's better:

Larry D. Perv saying "Monster Mash" or the Australian guy from last week saying "Dump Cop?"
"Dump cop" is a testament to how well prepared the caller was, as nobody in Australia calls it a "dump". We call it "the tip". Because... that's where the trucks tip all the rubbish out??

(Also: yes, "rubbish")
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on October 29, 2011, 12:50:33 PM
Tom did indeed make the quotes section in the A.V. Club's latest Podmass installment:

“Look out, New York City merchants. Here comes Todd Barry, and his pockets are bulging.” —Tom Scharpling, The Best Show On WFMU

The Best Show made the "Best" section, although they currently have the Best Show Gems logo next to it.  The write-up is incredibly limp. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fletcher munson on October 29, 2011, 02:25:27 PM
"I don't wanna sauce that Mike makes."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on October 29, 2011, 06:57:37 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on October 27, 2011, 12:45:49 PM
Quote from: mackro on October 26, 2011, 01:44:58 AM
Worst: I know I will break a heart, but the caller from D.C. talking about the Wild Flag show... that seemed to take up a third of the show just to get to the part about eating someone's hair in the crowd briefly.  She sounded like a new caller who had a different plan in mind initially, so I'll cut her slack for sure, as I've been there.

Exactly. I, too, had trouble sitting through that story. Tom showed a whole lotta restraint on that one I think.

It was not a great call, but she seemed pretty nervous and I'll happily sit through Tom being nice to a new caller who means well so long as he remains a jerk to the creeps and weirdoes.

Now how Michael K made it as long as he did is beyond me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on October 30, 2011, 01:08:39 AM
I can't recall anything delighting me before in my life the way Larry requesting "Da Monsta Mash" delighted me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on October 30, 2011, 05:17:03 AM
''It's like having an extra cup of coffee when all you really wanted was one cup of coffee'' - Todd Barry 2011
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 30, 2011, 08:50:42 PM
Quote from: Omar on October 29, 2011, 12:50:33 PM
Tom did indeed make the quotes section in the A.V. Club's latest Podmass installment:

“Look out, New York City merchants. Here comes Todd Barry, and his pockets are bulging.” —Tom Scharpling, The Best Show On WFMU

The Best Show made the "Best" section, although they currently have the Best Show Gems logo next to it.  The write-up is incredibly limp.

Podmass is some of the worst writing I've read on the internet lately. I don't think anyone's even looking at the stuff before it goes up. They probably just let the writers stick their shit up there themselves.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on October 30, 2011, 09:57:19 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on October 30, 2011, 08:50:42 PM
Quote from: Omar on October 29, 2011, 12:50:33 PM
Tom did indeed make the quotes section in the A.V. Club's latest Podmass installment:

“Look out, New York City merchants. Here comes Todd Barry, and his pockets are bulging.” —Tom Scharpling, The Best Show On WFMU

The Best Show made the "Best" section, although they currently have the Best Show Gems logo next to it.  The write-up is incredibly limp.

Podmass is some of the worst writing I've read on the internet lately. I don't think anyone's even looking at the stuff before it goes up. They probably just let the writers stick their shit up there themselves.

I only enjoy that feature because I'm interested in reading the comments. There are very few places that allow a general and specific conversation about podcasts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Scot on October 30, 2011, 10:11:45 PM
The Bill Riccio reference surprised and delighted me!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 30, 2011, 10:39:17 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on October 30, 2011, 08:50:42 PM
Quote from: Omar on October 29, 2011, 12:50:33 PM
Tom did indeed make the quotes section in the A.V. Club's latest Podmass installment:

“Look out, New York City merchants. Here comes Todd Barry, and his pockets are bulging.” —Tom Scharpling, The Best Show On WFMU

The Best Show made the "Best" section, although they currently have the Best Show Gems logo next to it.  The write-up is incredibly limp.

Podmass is some of the worst writing I've read on the internet lately. I don't think anyone's even looking at the stuff before it goes up. They probably just let the writers stick their shit up there themselves.

I have a hard time doing more than skimming Podmass. I kind of feel like I've reached podcast saturation as it is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on October 31, 2011, 10:12:55 AM
That's true. I rotate in and out of podcasts b/c I haven't been able to keep up with any of the ones I like - I just go and listen to big chunks at a time every handful of months or so.

Splitsider also does a Podcast recap.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on November 01, 2011, 11:30:09 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on October 29, 2011, 06:57:37 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on October 27, 2011, 12:45:49 PM
Quote from: mackro on October 26, 2011, 01:44:58 AM
Worst: I know I will break a heart, but the caller from D.C. talking about the Wild Flag show... that seemed to take up a third of the show just to get to the part about eating someone's hair in the crowd briefly.  She sounded like a new caller who had a different plan in mind initially, so I'll cut her slack for sure, as I've been there.

Exactly. I, too, had trouble sitting through that story. Tom showed a whole lotta restraint on that one I think.


It was not a great call, but she seemed pretty nervous and I'll happily sit through Tom being nice to a new caller who means well so long as he remains a jerk to the creeps and weirdoes.

Now how Michael K made it as long as he did is beyond me.
Tom is too mean to Michael K IMO, Wild Flag girl's call was the platonic ideal of a long winded story with no point.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on November 01, 2011, 11:32:22 AM
Quote from: Sashamak on October 26, 2011, 01:48:39 PM
Is it odd that I like Micheal K's calls?

I love Michael K's Kerouac like attention to detail. I usually love his calls except for this one which was kind of sad.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on November 01, 2011, 11:34:06 AM
"A few extra rubles never heard nyetone"

I also love these reoccuring topics
- Stephen King hates trees
- Iggy & The Stooges - Skull Ring
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on November 01, 2011, 12:42:57 PM
Quote from: dutch on November 01, 2011, 11:32:22 AM
Quote from: Sashamak on October 26, 2011, 01:48:39 PM
Is it odd that I like Micheal K's calls?

I love Michael K's Kerouac like attention to detail. I usually love his calls except for this one which was kind of sad.

I've always enjoyed Michael K's attention to detail -- he seems to be very knowledgeable about the show and almost always makes a reference to something that happened during the show before his call (e.g., last week he mentioned that he didn't think American Horror Story was that bad.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on November 01, 2011, 01:17:33 PM
Quote from: dutch on November 01, 2011, 11:32:22 AM
Quote from: Sashamak on October 26, 2011, 01:48:39 PM
Is it odd that I like Micheal K's calls?

I love Michael K's Kerouac like attention to detail. I usually love his calls except for this one which was kind of sad.

Michael, is this you? Really enjoying Spinning Wheel Motel.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 01, 2011, 01:31:39 PM
Holy Jesus, I am listening to last week's show and I just fucking lost it over Larry D. Cheever talking about Da Swimmah, dere.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: put_it_away on November 01, 2011, 03:48:20 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 01, 2011, 01:31:39 PM
Holy Jesus, I am listening to last week's show and I just fucking lost it over Larry D. Cheever talking about Da Swimmah, dere.

Larry is probably my favorite caller. He and Tom play well off of each other, and I start laughing as soon as he says, "Hello dere, Tom." Tom's "dere" wordplay has been fun as of late.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 01, 2011, 03:52:38 PM
Quote from: put_it_away on November 01, 2011, 03:48:20 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 01, 2011, 01:31:39 PM
Holy Jesus, I am listening to last week's show and I just fucking lost it over Larry D. Cheever talking about Da Swimmah, dere.

Larry is probably my favorite caller. He and Tom play well off of each other, and I start laughing as soon as he says, "Hello dere, Tom." Tom's "dere" wordplay has been fun as of late.

'A lot of game show hosts have substance abuse problems, dere'

I'm also a big fan of LDP. There was a classic moment a while back when both Patton Oswalt and Tom were giving LDP the business.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on November 01, 2011, 08:27:02 PM
Quote from: CSW on October 28, 2011, 04:28:24 AM
I'm only half way through the show but I have to say now that the Michael K call is probably the low light of the year so far.  (Excepting anything from the Puppet)

ANYTHING from "the Puppet"?  I get people's mixed opinions on "the feltdown", but has it really been THAT bad, all year long?  Seriously, I'm just asking for feedback.  Me and Wally could use it, especially if it's in the form of constructive criticism.  I'm always looking to improve, and when I discuss it on here, an internet forum where I'm free to express myself, it should not just always come off as over-defensive whining or whatever.  This is my creation we're talking about, and I want it/him to be the best he can be.  I am always interested in what others have to say.  Only when it's just pointless lambasting and insulting does it get too far, which I think could be said for anybody and any of their works/creations. 

I should also point out that Wally hasn't been super-involved, so much, making his calls less frequent.  Additionally, the whole Fredericks soundboard thing was within this year, too, right?  If I remember, that went over mostly prety well.  Thanks for hearing me out.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on November 01, 2011, 09:34:00 PM
THE FLASH VENTS HIS ANGER (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ePJj-2f8A&feature=channel_video_title#)
SPIKE SHOULD CALL !!!!!
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/full/402474220.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA&Expires=1320199910&Signature=JrZ%2Bt9BFdIQTUr2h5rYfndbBS6k%3D)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on November 02, 2011, 12:09:25 AM
"Everyone looks cool playing a Steinberger"

Also, looking forward to Spike in studio.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on November 02, 2011, 07:24:00 AM
''..prancing over the toilet bowl..''
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 02, 2011, 08:12:37 AM
Spike:

(http://www.hollywoodcultmovies.com/assets/images/JohnWesleyShipp1.jpg)

PLEASE tell us that you're gonna finally take Tom up on the offer and show up IN STUDIO this month.

This has to happen.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 02, 2011, 08:20:07 AM
I was very charmed by the Mike Show, especially the parts where Mike cracked himself up doing the puppet voice
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on November 02, 2011, 09:01:00 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 02, 2011, 08:12:37 AM
Spike:

(http://www.hollywoodcultmovies.com/assets/images/JohnWesleyShipp1.jpg)

PLEASE tell us that you're gonna finally take Tom up on the offer and show up IN STUDIO this month.

This has to happen.

Agreed.  I will be your pet if you do, Mr. Spike (and don't write "but you already are my pet hahahahaha").
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 02, 2011, 09:27:18 AM
Quote from: MiddleBro on November 01, 2011, 08:27:02 PM

ANYTHING from "the Puppet"? 

Zach, you are baiting a guy who attacked you in another thread a few weeks ago - you went back into this thread and pulled up a 5 day-old comment he made about something from the previous week's show. I closed that other thread because it was getting mean, and now here you are taking a stick and swatting at another hornet's nest. Do you see where I'm going with this?

If you're looking to improve yourself, talk to friends and family - real life people whom you trust. If you're looking for professional or creative feedback, talk to someone in the biz. If you solicit opinions on the internet, you are going to get them from people who are also free to express themselves.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on November 02, 2011, 09:39:10 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 02, 2011, 09:27:18 AM
Quote from: MiddleBro on November 01, 2011, 08:27:02 PM

ANYTHING from "the Puppet"? 

Zach, you are baiting a guy who attacked you in another thread a few weeks ago - you went back into this thread and pulled up a 5 day-old comment he made about something from the previous week's show. I closed that other thread because it was getting mean, and now here you are taking a stick and swatting at another hornet's nest. Do you see where I'm going with this?

If you're looking to improve yourself, talk to friends and family - real life people whom you trust. If you're looking for professional or creative feedback, talk to someone in the biz. If you solicit opinions on the internet, you are going to get them from people who are also free to express themselves.

I apologise if my opinion of the show (and by extension Wally) was considered an attack and/or mean. I aim to provide my honest feedback and not to "troll." I do not intend to provide further response to Zach's comment and I will avoid any references to him or his puppet act in any future posts even if I believe it to be in the best/worst of the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 02, 2011, 11:35:02 AM
Thanks CSW - you're a gent.

I in turn apologize if anybody thinks this is meddlesome, but if you've ever been on pretty much any other board ever (or this board about 3-4 years ago), you know how quickly flame wars start & how vicious they get. And we don't want that.

Go wrassle on twitter!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChipSuey on November 02, 2011, 11:43:09 AM
Maybe it's because the show has been such a big help to me personally in the past few months to keep my own spirits up, but the guy who called in from Anchorage to thank Tom for helping him out of some pretty dark times hit me on a pretty personal level (I've been tempted to call in and say the same thing, but I'm radio-shy) was pretty much the best for me, only because I related pretty damn well to what he said.
The worst was the guy complaining about the Darren call.  That was such a bummer, but that's the magic of live, call-in radio right?



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 02, 2011, 11:46:40 AM
"Red Foxx, James Brown and... some white stiff"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on November 02, 2011, 12:51:49 PM
I remain fascinated by any mention of the Nightmare Machine. It's such an insane idea, and yet I can picture how it would look, and even what the '70s/'80s box for it would have looked. Kills me every time it comes up.

Is Darren the first Sheila Shooting Spree victim to check back in? I'm still hoping we're going to get a scandalous Sheila Larson Trial down the line some day, though I have no idea how that would play out on the Show.

Spike's return was a triumph, especially Tom's story about his multiple encounters with Fake Spike at the Record Fair. The part where Tom had to admit that he referred to Spike as his "friend" was hilarious. And Spike's report that "someone" on the board was posting weird John Wesley Shipp images was vintage delusional Spike.

Skeevy's official Best Show debut has to be heard, there's really no describing how that last half hour of the show played out. "Curlies" should get immediate induction into the WordHate hall of fame.

Worst Parts:
-Not Vinnie Vulgar's finest call. That guy should take some lessons from Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on November 02, 2011, 12:59:18 PM
Quote from: CSW on October 28, 2011, 04:28:24 AM
I'm only half way through the show but I have to say now that the Michael K call is probably the low light of the year so far.  (Excepting anything from the Puppet)

Any caller that wasn't a "name" (and I use that phrase very loosely) wouldn't get that long and would get GOMPd/Heave Ho'd quickly and with a flourish. It makes it worse that his only seeming reason for calling this week was for Tom to talk up his record/tour dates. I couldn't hear any other reason behind the call.

All credit to Michael K, his call this week was fun and I feel it is only fair I give him his due after being harsh last week. Especially as he copped to calling just to plug a show.

Other highlights this week were Spike's call, D-Plop's swift recovery from gunshot wounds and the new rules around regulars. As much as I will miss a weekly Jason call, the new rules seem fair and it may go some way to appeasing the regulars who seemed so upset about being banned, even though it was better for the show, which seems to have been the wider opinion among those on here who weren't on the list (and to be fair a couple who were.)

I hope the Spike in studio show happens. That could be an all time show
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on November 02, 2011, 01:19:15 PM
Callers of the Week: tied- Spike/Michael K of the Cynics.  Favorite moment: "Darren from CC" seeing a caped mouse after talk of Young Man Dowlripple.  Michael K was a jolt of nevous energy after the first wave of lacklusters. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 02, 2011, 01:24:01 PM
This Daryl Hall show sounds sorta good - I'd rather see an episode of this than that weird Elvis Costello show. Is that still on? I was sans cable for a few years ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on November 02, 2011, 01:44:13 PM
Paydirt!'s American accent from last week, and Dan from Orange's from three weeks ago.

To all non-Americans: Americans think that anyone from any country other than America speaking with an American accent is hopelessly charming and hilarious.  You only have to say a few words.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on November 02, 2011, 02:22:27 PM
Skeevey.

That is all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on November 02, 2011, 03:04:13 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on November 02, 2011, 01:44:13 PM
To all non-Americans: Americans think that anyone from any country other than America speaking with an American accent is hopelessly charming and hilarious.  You only have to say a few words.

Especially if your are on a stage holding a guitar.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hardweek on November 02, 2011, 03:36:11 PM
Just finished listening to last week's show, which is continuing to raise my suspicions that The Scourge's true identity is Sheila Larson.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e3/Scourge23.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Spacely on November 02, 2011, 04:19:17 PM
Re: Darren

Ah! Another Darren call?! This year has been nuts for we happy few who sing (and dance...) the praises of D-Plopp/Plopptron/The Plopplemeister. Can't wait to listen later tonight.

On the subject of people checking back in post-Shelia... He's gotta be the first. Also, has anyone ever checked back in after an Emerald Nightmare explosion? I think the most recent Monroe call (the one with the actor) mentioned that the politician Monroe brother "may or may not" have survived his explosion. That's the closest I can thing of, at least.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MikeInManhattan on November 02, 2011, 05:25:31 PM
MORE SKEEVY. A beautiful composite of all the panhandling bus station loonies I have known and loved throughout the years.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on November 02, 2011, 07:55:19 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 02, 2011, 11:35:02 AM
Thanks CSW - you're a gent.

I in turn apologize if anybody thinks this is meddlesome, but if you've ever been on pretty much any other board ever (or this board about 3-4 years ago), you know how quickly flame wars start & how vicious they get. And we don't want that.

Go wrassle on twitter!

Sorry about that, Auntie.  I didn't know who it specifically was, or what they specifically said.  I was just trying to have a more constructive conversation about it.  I appreciate your concern.  The things being said about me personally in that thread were indeed getting out of hand, and I appreciate your actions.  Sorry for stirring things up.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on November 03, 2011, 01:49:05 AM
This past week's show was REALLY great!  It had a little bit of everything... a beautiful Heave Ho triplet to kick off, the Eat Food With Daryl Hall show, Michael K trying again, Tom laying down the new rules, Darren obviously, and some smooth GOMPs, and a classic ending which I'll talk about next. (foreshadowing.)

..and Spike with his best call yet!  I really really liked the Spike I heard this past show. I'd love to hear more Spike now. 

Because of the No Consecutive Call rule, Jason From Huntsville couldn't call, but the show was overall so good that he didn't need to come in and charm everything back into order this time! Of course, I look forward to Jason's call next week.

The Worst part only lasted three seconds, and that was the troll that followed Darren. I guess we're lucky these types of callers are relatively rare. (knocks on wooden desk.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on November 03, 2011, 01:58:17 AM
So, Skeevy.  Skeevy cannot be scored on a best to worst scale. But it has to be said. No one on Earth deserved Skeevy.

If much of the Best Show is Theater of the Mind, then Skeevy's segment was Theater of the Unwind.

One one hand, the attempt to craft Skeevy on the fly was so fragile, transparent, and combustible, that I couldn't imagine that charming pervy paper bag in the studio doing his thing. There was nothing to cling to... it was repellent to the mind.  I made sounds into my hands from my head, but I wasn't sure if I was laughing, crying, or both.

...which brings me to the 110% brilliance of Skeevy.  Going one layer out to the observers: Tom being at ground zero, the listeners, and later, Sue P, I can all but imagine what a sight it would have been to see Skeevy's operator try and keep the vehicle going for as long as it did, even if there was barely mileage.

Skeevy's voice, far less confident than it was on Hatch's last appearance on Tuesday, sounded more like someone who heard the *idea* of Ren & Stimpy and tried to do a Ren Hoek impression, mixed with the *idea* of Willie Tyler & Lester trying to do a Lester impression.  This is a cruel statement, as I'm sure Skeevy's operator is well aware of both.  But it was all about the unwinding.  It was a really long 15 minutes.  Just unforgettable.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 03, 2011, 07:20:40 AM
I think the Skeevy segment was best summed up when Tom said "If you're still listening to this, why?" Yet, WE WERE STILL LISTENING.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on November 03, 2011, 08:03:18 AM
Quote from: Wes on November 02, 2011, 12:51:49 PM
Worst Parts:
-Not Vinnie Vulgar's finest call. That guy should take some lessons from Spike.

First, I think you need some respect-showing lessons, because his name is Vulgar Vinnie, not Vinnie Vulgar. Second, VV emailed me after the show (thankfully there was no attachment) to acknowledge he was a little too subdued. Thankfully, he's taking notes on Rick Perry's recent corrective measures in that regard and promises to be more animated during his next Mike Show call in 2017.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on November 03, 2011, 09:12:24 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 03, 2011, 07:20:40 AM
I think the Skeevy segment was best summed up when Tom said "If you're still listening to this, why?"

I think the last 20 minutes made a certain puppet we all know very happy. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 03, 2011, 09:56:45 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 03, 2011, 07:20:40 AM
I think the Skeevy segment was best summed up when Tom said "If you're still listening to this, why?" Yet, WE WERE STILL LISTENING.

The only thing missing was the rustling sounds of Mike working the paper mouth.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Patrick on November 03, 2011, 12:36:34 PM
Quote from: Mr. Spacely on November 02, 2011, 04:19:17 PM
Re: Darren

Also, has anyone ever checked back in after an Emerald Nightmare explosion? I think the most recent Monroe call (the one with the actor) mentioned that the politician Monroe brother "may or may not" have survived his explosion. That's the closest I can thing of, at least.

i believe that PBR has returned from Emerald Nightmare explosions.  that being said, i think PBR makes his way outta almost all of his run-in, my personal favorite was with the Amish.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on November 03, 2011, 01:34:27 PM
Quote from: Mr. Spacely on November 02, 2011, 04:19:17 PM
Re: Darren

Ah! Another Darren call?! This year has been nuts for we happy few who sing (and dance...) the praises of D-Plopp/Plopptron/The Plopplemeister. Can't wait to listen later tonight.


Darren is one of my favorites. I almost always go back and listen to the Darren calls a second and third time. The portion at the beginning of this most recent call, when Darren runs through the bands at Consolidated made me very happy. D-Plopp forever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on November 03, 2011, 05:00:32 PM
Best: tender moment from the Alaskan lad. Also, Tom and Spike. After all this time, Spike legitimatley laughed with Tom. Both shocking and beautiful.

Spike, ya gotta make an appearance! Just think how cool it would be to spin a track or two of your favorite records to listeners all over the world!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 03, 2011, 06:07:28 PM
Yep, since the mystique is blown, you may as well go over to the studio! No reason not to no more.

I'll call up and we can put the Mary Tyler Moore show ladies in order of preference!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Matt on November 03, 2011, 06:10:26 PM
Quote from: Chris L on November 03, 2011, 08:03:18 AM
Quote from: Wes on November 02, 2011, 12:51:49 PM
Worst Parts:
-Not Vinnie Vulgar's finest call. That guy should take some lessons from Spike.

First, I think you need some respect-showing lessons, because his name is Vulgar Vinnie, not Vinnie Vulgar. Second, VV emailed me after the show (thankfully there was no attachment) to acknowledge he was a little too subdued. Thankfully, he's taking notes on Rick Perry's recent corrective measures in that regard and promises to be more animated during his next Mike Show call in 2017.

Vulgar Vinnie deserves props, if only for "He lost it at the movies."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on November 03, 2011, 07:55:41 PM
I found the Skeevy segment enjoyable mostly because of Tom's annoyance.  Also, I thought Skeevy's voice sounded eerily like Billy Crystal's bigoted "Jazzman" for New Orleans routine.  I think he can dig that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hardweek on November 04, 2011, 01:59:41 AM
I'm watching Weird Science tonight, and the three of them just walked into the Kandy Klub. Cue the record needle scratch and then everyone staring at them frozen in silence. Awesome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on November 04, 2011, 06:17:15 AM
Quote from: hardweek on November 04, 2011, 01:59:41 AM
I'm watching Weird Science tonight, and the three of them just walked into the Kandy Klub. Cue the record needle scratch and then everyone staring at them frozen in silence. Awesome.


"She did what?!" is one of my top 10 all time movie quotes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on November 04, 2011, 07:07:52 AM
For years, my brother would annoy me with "How'd you like a greezy pork sandwich served in a dirty ashtray?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on November 04, 2011, 08:59:52 AM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 04, 2011, 07:07:52 AM
For years, my brother would annoy me with "How'd you like a greezy pork sandwich served in a dirty ashtray?"

Weird Science brings to mind another class of film: movies that are extraordinarily quotable and yet almost unwatchable.


"Can we just... keep this between us?  I wouldn't want to jeopardize my teaching position."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hardweek on November 04, 2011, 10:55:12 AM
Amen. I hadn't watched it in years, and couldn't believe how many lines I remembered ("I guess she's into Malacas, Dino"). But on the heels of this week's Best Show, it was the record needle that killed me.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 04, 2011, 11:03:08 AM
I was happy to hear that Trent L. Strauss was knighted in Malta.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Spacely on November 04, 2011, 02:00:07 PM
It's been over five years since we've heard from Sir Strauss, but it's nice to know he's doing well and has put the tragic events on Everest completely behind him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on November 05, 2011, 01:56:26 AM
I was on netflix a little while back and happened upon this
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/ejhuggins/399422031.png)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bowie on November 05, 2011, 03:47:29 AM
There have been plenty of Best Show moments that made me laugh harder, but I can't recall ever howling so relentlessly as during the Skeevy segment. Mike seemed to know exactly where Tom's limit was, and delighted in toeing that line. The ensuing tension (and dare I say camaraderie) between Tom, Mike, and Skeevy made this an instant classic in my book. (Plus: "clipping the curlies")
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on November 05, 2011, 10:28:11 AM
Quote from: Bowie on November 05, 2011, 03:47:29 AM


Too many changes.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 05, 2011, 10:35:05 AM
Hugman's post made me laugh harder than anything since Skeevy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hardweek on November 05, 2011, 10:36:27 AM
here here
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on November 05, 2011, 11:28:33 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 05, 2011, 10:35:05 AM
Hugman's post made me laugh harder than anything since Skeevy.

I still have to listen to last week's show. But there's one thing I do know: Skeevy > Wally Wackiman....

ETA: I am now at the moment of greatness, Skeevy's entry to the show...

ETAA: Skeevy is so awesome...

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on November 05, 2011, 07:03:24 PM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on November 03, 2011, 05:00:32 PM
Best: tender moment from the Alaskan lad. Also, Tom and Spike. After all this time, Spike legitimatley laughed with Tom. Both shocking and beautiful.

Spike, ya gotta make an appearance! Just think how cool it would be to spin a track or two of your favorite records to listeners all over the world!

Agreed. However I would like to comment on Tom's decree that Spike not call into any other shows. I understand this in theory, but I believe it would do more to hurt Shut Up, Weirdo than it would to help the Best Show. Maybe we can look at the big picture before we issue blanket statements. It's not like Spike is a Larry the Perv type character who exists only on the best Show. Spike may be an oddball, but he is a genuine one, not a schticky one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 06, 2011, 12:36:13 AM
Skeevy on Mike: "He has a tail!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 06, 2011, 12:15:01 PM
God help me.  All too frequently over the last few days I've been going about my business when suddenly a voice will pop into my head unbidden, shouting "Skeevy lahks it SPICY!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on November 06, 2011, 12:28:38 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 06, 2011, 12:15:01 PM
God help me.  All too frequently over the last few days I've been going about my business when suddenly a voice will pop into my head unbidden, shouting "Skeevy lahks it SPICY!"

I'm in a similar situation, except the phrase I keep hearing is "I'm a humble puppet, humble and horny"...

I had to listen to the Skeevy portion five different times. Awesome...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 06, 2011, 01:47:12 PM
Please, God, get something from the Lou Reed/Metallica album stuck in my head! Anything but this!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on November 07, 2011, 03:40:50 PM
I like how Skeevy makes fun of Mike and only listens to depravities rainbow for "the chick"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DavidSestrand on November 07, 2011, 05:38:33 PM
Baby Universal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60zQbH5qkqk#)

Everybody looks cool...without headstocks
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on November 07, 2011, 11:52:08 PM
Are Arsenio-style fistpumps ever appropriate for David Bowie?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: heather on November 08, 2011, 08:26:43 AM
Important linguistic inquiry! Was Skeevy calling Mike a "bore" or a "boar"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 08, 2011, 10:25:36 AM
Or a boor? Or even a brewer or Brewer?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 08, 2011, 10:39:59 AM
He was saying "That guy's abhorred."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on November 08, 2011, 01:43:52 PM
Quote from: heather on November 08, 2011, 08:26:43 AM
Important linguistic inquiry! Was Skeevy calling Mike a "bore" or a "boar"?

Apparently one of Mike's feet is "part hoof," so who knows!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: D.JGeorge on November 08, 2011, 11:28:25 PM
Bombed again....good thing alex didnt  ;)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on November 09, 2011, 01:09:41 AM
''Low rent worm''
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on November 09, 2011, 01:50:21 AM
Vance: “I’m pretty excited for the new Dream Theater Album”

Loving Vance, when I saw the picture on twitter I lost it!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 09, 2011, 08:26:51 AM
Quote from: D.JGeorge on November 08, 2011, 11:28:25 PM
Bombed again....good thing alex didnt  ;)

I liked your angle of attack, but maybe you went too far into the depths. I think it was still too much about you.

If you ever call again, have a good reason (on topic, something to add) and just approach it as if you've never called before. Focus on the subject of the call or on what Tom gives you and not yourself or trying to build an identity.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: warmachine on November 09, 2011, 09:29:46 AM
This new puppet has got everyone excited again!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on November 09, 2011, 09:39:56 AM
Listening now and the Gary Busey signing story seems like a tall tale! So funny!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on November 09, 2011, 10:54:13 AM
Vance reading the Gentle Giant article.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 09, 2011, 11:21:46 AM
Quote from: Sashamak on November 09, 2011, 10:54:13 AM
Vance reading the Gentle Giant article.
Fake voice doing a fake accent.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on November 09, 2011, 11:39:29 AM
I'm almost convinced John Hodgeman is a nice guy. I just need 29 more callers to assure me of it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on November 09, 2011, 11:51:07 AM
"'Think' and 'ahr' ahr two diff'rent things dere...perception is also reality, dere"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on November 09, 2011, 12:51:32 PM
The guy who keeps calling in just saying "Hello!" and Tom giving him the goodbye GOMP
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DJ Clem on November 09, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on November 09, 2011, 09:39:56 AM
Listening now and the Gary Busey signing story seems like a tall tale! So funny!
REALLY NEED to see that poster.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ndmvhc on November 09, 2011, 02:26:49 PM
Loud, over-driven voice on phone: "HELLO...HELLO?"
Tom: "Goodbye."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on November 09, 2011, 02:53:09 PM
I cracked up at work when Vance said "okay" after Tom told Vance to not talk about Gentle Giant's second album anymore.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RemyLBO on November 10, 2011, 11:04:20 AM
I really enjoy how Jason has been coaching callers on this board.  I can think of noone better for the task.


Along those lines...

Isn't it time that people stop calling with the sole intention of praising someone that Tom likes?

We all know that (Ted Leo, Julie Klausner, Paul F Tompkins, John Hodgman, Wild Flag, ect.) are geniuses at what they do, and nice people off stage.  If you go to one of their events and something interesting happens, then I say call. 

But if every Ted Leo fan called in and said how great Ted Leo is, would that be much of a show?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on November 10, 2011, 11:30:45 AM
Quote from: carloscarlson on November 10, 2011, 11:04:20 AM
I really enjoy how Jason has been coaching callers on this board.  I can think of noone better for the task.


Along those lines...

Isn't it time that people stop calling with the sole intention of praising someone that Tom likes?

We all know that (Ted Leo, Julie Klausner, Paul F Tompkins, John Hodgman, Wild Flag, ect.) are geniuses at what they do, and nice people off stage.  If you go to one of their events and something interesting happens, then I say call. 

But if every Ted Leo fan called in and said how great Ted Leo is, would that be much of a show?


Couldn't agree more. Especially tired of the repetitive use of "class act," "top shelf," and "perfect gentleman."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 10, 2011, 12:27:47 PM
If somebody called about Shaggy 2 Dope being a swell guy, that would be novel.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on November 10, 2011, 02:03:46 PM
So you guys are saying the show needs a heel?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bigoteetoe on November 10, 2011, 07:29:05 PM
"no offense to you young man.... but you show up at one of these things...and it's a mutant convention".

also Hider in the House folk art?!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on November 10, 2011, 08:36:36 PM
I replied when I meant to quote:

So you guys are saying the show needs a heel?


Damn right.

Tension.



That's better.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 10, 2011, 08:54:20 PM
I think I just heard Larry use a construction I don't remember hearing from him before:

"So we got this puppet thing going on here, deah."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on November 10, 2011, 09:30:05 PM
"Bayonne, N.J., a regular 'who's THAT?'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on November 11, 2011, 04:25:24 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on November 10, 2011, 02:03:46 PM
So you guys are saying the show needs a heel?

It has many. They all live in Newbridge, NJ.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete from Boston [and NJ] on November 11, 2011, 11:10:05 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on November 09, 2011, 02:53:09 PM
I cracked up at work when Vance said "okay" after Tom told Vance to not talk about Gentle Giant's second album anymore.

I lost it when I heard that!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on November 11, 2011, 08:13:43 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 10, 2011, 08:54:20 PM
I think I just heard Larry use a construction I don't remember hearing from him before:

"So we got this puppet thing going on here, deah."

Larry is as much an innovator as he is a gentleman...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 13, 2011, 11:11:12 AM
Vance's British accent cracked my shit up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on November 13, 2011, 12:43:42 PM
Joff is a great name. I can buy that it sounds regal.

I liked the story that guy from the Wrong Words told about the parents upset that he got their son into the show. Also the Wrong Words record is easily in my top 3 favourite records this year.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 13, 2011, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: CSW on November 13, 2011, 12:43:42 PM
Joff is a great name. I can buy that it sounds regal.

I liked the story that guy from the Wrong Words told about the parents upset that he got their son into the show. Also the Wrong Words record is easily in my top 3 favourite records this year.

The idea of a little kid impersonating Larry D. Pervison made me laugh a lot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on November 14, 2011, 02:31:00 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 13, 2011, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: CSW on November 13, 2011, 12:43:42 PM
Joff is a great name. I can buy that it sounds regal.

I liked the story that guy from the Wrong Words told about the parents upset that he got their son into the show. Also the Wrong Words record is easily in my top 3 favourite records this year.

The idea of a little kid impersonating Larry D. Pervison made me laugh a lot.

Morris promised me he would call this week! Fingers crossed!

-Ajax
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on November 14, 2011, 03:16:31 PM
I finally got around to registering just to show my appreciation for Tom saying "I got no beef with R2D2." Something about hearing that sentence was so magical and had me giggling like a little Dutch boy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on November 14, 2011, 05:51:16 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 13, 2011, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: CSW on November 13, 2011, 12:43:42 PM
Joff is a great name. I can buy that it sounds regal.

I liked the story that guy from the Wrong Words told about the parents upset that he got their son into the show. Also the Wrong Words record is easily in my top 3 favourite records this year.

The idea of a little kid impersonating Larry D. Pervison made me laugh a lot.
All I want for Christmas is this kid to call in impersonating LDP WHILE Spike is in the studio.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 14, 2011, 10:55:02 PM
Quote from: Boogdish on November 14, 2011, 05:51:16 PM
All I want for Christmas is this kid to call in impersonating LDP WHILE Spike is in the studio.

If, after years of Tom and the FOTs pleading with Spike to come by the studio, you set out to plan something that would drive him right back out into the open, I'm not sure you could do better than this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snacoman on November 15, 2011, 05:42:44 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 13, 2011, 11:11:12 AM
Vance's British accent cracked my shit up.

Same here.  I'm laughing just thinking about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on November 16, 2011, 12:33:29 AM
Laser whips! The kid with the LDP impression, Tom giving the heave ho to all the boring callers, and so much more. A great (and really, really weird) episode!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on November 16, 2011, 12:34:08 AM
This was a classic show. No worst moment was left uncoupled with a great moment. A sampling of the Best moments:
- "Apologize, you goon!...."  "Tom, it's Hatch" ".....oh, hi Hatch"
- "LAZER WHIP, LAZER WHIP, LAZER WHIP,......... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah."
- SYL JOHNSON(!!)
- "You know, I might just hang up on Syl Johnson. Everyone will remember that." (!!!!)
- "@The_Real_Pete_Seeger just saw my son in concert. Still the same, Bob. "
- Greggulator
- Morris
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on November 16, 2011, 06:32:32 AM
Vance discussing prog rock makes me very happy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on November 16, 2011, 08:04:55 AM
I howled at the lazerwhip, and that yell was like something equally out of science fiction. Based on his reaction, I really want to believe that it took Tom completely by surprise as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on November 16, 2011, 08:16:02 AM
Quote from: carloscarlson on November 10, 2011, 11:04:20 AM

Along those lines...

Isn't it time that people stop calling with the sole intention of praising someone that Tom likes?

We all know that (Ted Leo, Julie Klausner, Paul F Tompkins, John Hodgman, Wild Flag, ect.) are geniuses at what they do, and nice people off stage.  If you go to one of their events and something interesting happens, then I say call. 

But if every Ted Leo fan called in and said how great Ted Leo is, would that be much of a show?


I am listening now and it is pretty evident that Tom feels the same way.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on November 16, 2011, 08:44:57 AM
MORRIS! He brought it.

The Lazer Whip. This should be a ringtone.

Syl and Tom's desire to hang up on him.

Vance's dissertations on prog rock.

Awesome. AWESOME. AWESOME!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on November 16, 2011, 08:45:27 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on November 16, 2011, 08:44:57 AM
MORRIS! He brought it.

The Lazer Whip. This should be a ringtone.

Syl and Tom's desire to hang up on him.

Vance's dissertations on prog rock.

Awesome. AWESOME. AWESOME!

This might be my favorite episode since Four Loko. (And that's saying something!)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on November 16, 2011, 09:22:00 AM
The show didn't start until the Greggulator's at-bat (excepting the music and coverage from the gala in Newbridge): "hello Tom, this is the Greggulator and I've come to save you from a barrage of horrible callers".  Every caller before that (granted, I'm too chickenshit to call) was a cumulative worst moment, Morris was the highlight with his hybrid LDP/Boston accent dere/deah.  It might be worth considering dropping all regulations about regular callers.  I miss Laurie, Fredericks, Julie...I even miss Spike.  Spike!

And a special thanks to the Greggulator for specifically calling out that stupid fucking boring band (BANNED) from Richmond whose name I refuse to repeat. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 16, 2011, 09:26:52 AM
Quote from: Chris L on November 16, 2011, 08:04:55 AM
I howled at the lazerwhip, and that yell was like something equally out of science fiction. Based on his reaction, I really want to believe that it took Tom completely by surprise as well.

Yeah, I think it's pretty safe to say he didn't see that coming. I can't remember the last time I heard him lose it like that during one of the JW calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on November 16, 2011, 09:49:31 AM
Someone PLEASE morph the faces Channing Tatum, John Kruk and Anderson Cooper!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 16, 2011, 10:04:20 AM
I enjoyed Tom trolling the guy w/ 'Bob Seger is Pete Seeger's son! I'm reading the Wikipedia page here!'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bonnaventure on November 16, 2011, 10:05:09 AM
After my five star flame out, I laughed pretty hard and the ensuing backlash, but had some unexpected guests that I hadn't seen in a while. They showed up JUST as Morris called in, dang.

I don't think I've ever had a good call, which I used to loathe and I wanted desperately to fix, but now I realize that it's kind of my calling to be gomp fodder.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 16, 2011, 10:53:49 AM
C'mon bonnaventure, you've done fine. And even the best callers get the GOMP treatment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lezdudethis on November 16, 2011, 11:00:32 AM
This is the best I can do. Might try again later. Feel like there isn't enough Kruk in there...

(http://i.imgur.com/V1BSw.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on November 16, 2011, 11:10:58 AM
Quite a handsome man that Lawrence D. Pervison.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: highwindows on November 16, 2011, 11:24:25 AM
i just gotta add to the cacophony of voices saying it was a great show: MORRIS, lazer whips, vance, tom flipping through the best of bob seger, freaking syl johnson. a +, senors.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jake S on November 16, 2011, 11:25:46 AM
Anyone think Ross Fryhinkel might have been based off of Armen Keteyian? That's a quick response, Best Show.

Awesome show, last hour was the best in weeks. I also loved it when Tom got mad at "Still the Same" not being on the "Best of Bob Seger."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on November 16, 2011, 11:40:21 AM
Quote from: lezdudethis on November 16, 2011, 11:00:32 AM
This is the best I can do. Might try again later. Feel like there isn't enough Kruk in there...

(http://i.imgur.com/V1BSw.jpg)

so LDP is actually Val Kilmer?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on November 16, 2011, 02:48:06 PM
-Syl Johnson!
-Vance discussing the Pink Floyd reissues
-Morris' impersonations of Larry D. Perv and Mike

Last night, I was once again reminded of why TBS is the best thing going on radio right now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on November 16, 2011, 03:09:50 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on November 16, 2011, 09:22:00 AM
I miss Laurie, Fredericks, Julie...I even miss Spike.  Spike!

Fredericks and Julie aren't banned. Just to refresh everyone's memory:

John From Maplewood - two weeks
The Greggulator - two months
Dave from Knoxville - three weeks
Bonnaventure - three weeks
Michael K. of the Cynics - NO BAN
Laurie from Miami - ten weeks
James from the bathroom - three weeks
Mike In Manhattan - six weeks
Frank from Weehawken - five weeks
Geneva - three months (for writing me about this matter even though I explicitly said not to write me about it)
Julie from Cincinnati - NO BAN
Wally Wackiman - ten weeks
Z-Man - four months PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK
Larry Da Perv - NO BAN
Amadeus - NO BAN
The H-Man - three weeks
Will Be the Boy - seven weeks
Samir - two weeks
Max from Queens - three months
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: heather on November 16, 2011, 05:35:52 PM
Another Larry D. Perv

(http://f.cl.ly/items/2n1t3407283I250p0q1L/larrydperv.png)

(and my first attempt at a 'shop job)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on November 16, 2011, 05:38:54 PM
Quote from: heather on November 16, 2011, 05:35:52 PM
Another Larry D. Perv

(http://f.cl.ly/items/2n1t3407283I250p0q1L/larrydperv.png)

(and my first attempt at a 'shop job)

Look at his eyes.  Larry da Perv is from the planet Dune.  The spice must flow, dere.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 16, 2011, 07:11:26 PM
MORRIS.

I love that:

1) His Larry da Perv impression "evolved" from a Boston accent he worked up to insult his mom;

2) When Tom says "Morris, that's a pretty good Larry the Perv, especially for a thirteen-year-old," his "Thank you" has this perfect air of entitlement, like he knows exactly how good he is.

3) "Dey caught me peepin' inna window deah, Tom."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 16, 2011, 07:19:43 PM
Wait--a Rupert Pupkin reference didn't throw him at all?  Is this kid really 13?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 16, 2011, 07:30:23 PM
Hey, this dude with the Shank story isn't too shabby either.  Blood pouring down his face onto his wifebeater and he needs to go get "a Band-Aid, or something."  And the Human Carpet is like if Jeff Goldblum in The Fly aimed his machine wrong and came up with a "grotesque human-carpet hybrid."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on November 17, 2011, 07:07:28 AM
Cub Scouts selling nachos and guac was quite hilarious. Ross Fryhinkel was too, love how truly excited he was at the premier of 'Henry and Henrietta'. And the latest, hot-off-the press scoop on Art Garfunkel....'still loves to sing'. Great show!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on November 17, 2011, 08:59:26 AM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on November 17, 2011, 07:07:28 AM
Ross Fryhinkel

You guys ever just sit and think about how great some of these names are?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on November 17, 2011, 01:29:01 PM
Pottstown Pennsylvania Pete's pumpkin pancake dream.

... and @The_Real_Pete_Seeger .
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: warmachine on November 17, 2011, 01:36:42 PM
I'm still laughing about Kern Pharmaceuticals new products Chicklestra and Maniccilin.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: kathleen_in_chicago on November 17, 2011, 02:34:15 PM
Disappointed to see Newbridge movie palace not listed on the J&H Productions "Shows" listing, pertaining to shows in Newbridge, pertaining to stars that might be at those shows:  http://www.myspace.com/jnhprod# (http://www.myspace.com/jnhprod#)!/jnhprod/shows

My eyes almost fell out I was laughing so hard when Fryhinckle mentioned J&H Productions.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 18, 2011, 08:31:14 AM
Quote from: Crusherkc on November 16, 2011, 05:38:54 PM
Look at his eyes.  Larry da Perv is from the planet Dune.

Or he's from the village of the damned.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: snacoman on November 18, 2011, 12:57:11 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on November 17, 2011, 01:29:01 PM


... and @The_Real_Pete_Seeger .

Yes!  That was awesome! 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on November 18, 2011, 03:12:23 PM
As an obvious citizen of Richmond, Virginia, I have accepted The Greggulator's charge. A certain band better watch out, I'm gonna dice them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on November 18, 2011, 03:20:32 PM
Quote from: RVARichmond on November 18, 2011, 03:12:23 PM
As an obvious citizen of Richmond, Virginia, I have accepted The Greggulator's charge. A certain band better watch out, I'm gonna dice them.

I'm afraid I'm going to end up with a felony case.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on November 18, 2011, 03:40:48 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on November 18, 2011, 03:20:32 PM
I'm afraid I'm going to end up with a felony case.
I can promise minimal accessory charges at worst.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 18, 2011, 03:59:14 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on November 18, 2011, 03:20:32 PM
Quote from: RVARichmond on November 18, 2011, 03:12:23 PM
As an obvious citizen of Richmond, Virginia, I have accepted The Greggulator's charge. A certain band better watch out, I'm gonna dice them.

I'm afraid I'm going to end up with a felony case.

Don't think we don't appreciate your sacrifice, Greg.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on November 18, 2011, 04:45:32 PM
"Fear is the mind killer, dere"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on November 18, 2011, 05:39:29 PM
This is the first podcast I can think of where they kept all the songs.  I appreciate this!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on November 18, 2011, 06:12:28 PM
Quote from: mike_b on November 18, 2011, 05:39:29 PM
This is the first podcast I can think of where they kept all the songs.  I appreciate this!

I think that was an accident.  I did like the Old Phonograph Bum Song, though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ojingeo on November 18, 2011, 10:43:57 PM
Quote from: kathleen_in_chicago on November 17, 2011, 02:34:15 PM
Disappointed to see Newbridge movie palace not listed on the J&H Productions "Shows" listing, pertaining to shows in Newbridge, pertaining to stars that might be at those shows:  http://www.myspace.com/jnhprod# (http://www.myspace.com/jnhprod#)!/jnhprod/shows

My eyes almost fell out I was laughing so hard when Fryhinckle mentioned J&H Productions.

I didn't get this reference at all while listening. I'm glad you pointed it out. I'm surprised there isn't a documentary out there about this guy. a la Winnebago Man.

Just when you think the Best Show can't possibly top itself! Zoooop! Lazer whips!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: phonomancer on November 19, 2011, 10:35:14 AM
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g220/sallah4life/hemanmovie/6-2.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on November 19, 2011, 10:36:52 AM
As per Greggulator's request, a LAZERWHIP ringtone:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1488942/lazerwhip.m4r (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1488942/lazerwhip.m4r)

Just drag it to your iPhone, yuppie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vinylboy20 on November 19, 2011, 01:34:06 PM
The Syl Johnson call!  First, the fact that he actually called, and second, when Tom nearly hung up on him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on November 19, 2011, 03:36:32 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on November 18, 2011, 06:12:28 PM
Quote from: mike_b on November 18, 2011, 05:39:29 PM
This is the first podcast I can think of where they kept all the songs.  I appreciate this!

I think that was an accident.  I did like the Old Phonograph Bum Song, though.

I wasn't sure if it was an accident or they found some legal loophole under which they could play the songs. Either way I enjoyed it. I've heard "Star Collector" by the Monkees before, but still found myself surprised at how unsubtle it was about it's subject matter. Did parents not know back then that it was  aclearly a song about banging groupies?


Enjoyed the LDP impression deah. There is no denying that it is a very fun voice to do. I hope the kid becomes a semi-regular. I miss having a kid as  asemi regualr caller.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on November 19, 2011, 04:22:43 PM
I loved the Syl Johnson call, he has a fantastic voice then and now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on November 20, 2011, 06:43:49 AM
Looks like I missed a lot in the last two weeks.(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297627_2608328004619_1147510904_33091928_347439785_n.jpg)

NO PETS, THIS IS NOT PHOTOSHOPPED. I MET HIM ON VETERANS DAY.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on November 20, 2011, 08:51:31 AM
I'm happy for you, Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 20, 2011, 09:46:34 AM
Way to flash that million-dollar smile, Spike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: D.JGeorge on November 20, 2011, 01:32:33 PM
So thats what spike looks like..
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on November 20, 2011, 01:46:50 PM
I hope the disgruntled expression on Spike's face isn't an indication that the JWS/Spike relationship is taking a turn towards Bickle/Senator Palantine territory.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on November 20, 2011, 02:04:07 PM
What a good sport JWS is, this photo makes me like him as a regular guy.  With a little old man make up I think he'd make a great "Gorch" in the Best Show Movie.  Good on you, Spike!  Looking forward to your in person appearance on the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 20, 2011, 05:40:32 PM
Is that just before you slapped on the cuffs?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on November 20, 2011, 05:45:01 PM
Good job, Spike. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on November 20, 2011, 07:12:26 PM
Disgruntled? Ha! In any event, JWS is really a sweet man in person.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on November 20, 2011, 10:01:49 PM
Right on, Spike. Was JWS on "The View" or did you just happen to take the picture there?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on November 21, 2011, 09:29:09 AM
He was taping scenes for ONE LIFE TO LIVE, which is in the same studio as THE VIEW (both are ABC shows).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on November 22, 2011, 04:55:48 AM
Better late than never, but another voice to say "what a great show."

Cub Scouts selling Guac and Nachos!
Lazer Whips!
The about turn by Tom when he realised Hatch was on the line!

But most of all "it should be me doing Emerald Nightmare off Katy Perry's inner thigh"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on November 22, 2011, 06:55:12 AM
Inner thigh; show some respect, &c.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 22, 2011, 12:23:07 PM
Just catching up with portions of last week's show that I missed live. 

I was howling at 13-year-old Morris talking to a map in his room, asking "So Spain, what do you think of The Best Show?"

Plus "violently haunt".

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on November 23, 2011, 12:19:34 AM
Best:

- The 12-year-old Curtis Sliwa telling Tom that the Canadian Occupy protesters should "occupy a desk," and Tom then telling the kid that his head's going to soon be occupying a toilet bowl.

- Tom forgetting Wally Wackiman's color and name.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on November 23, 2011, 12:35:13 AM
Vance is just so darn earnest. It's great. His determined thoroughness towards fleshing out Phil Collins alternate-timeline scenarios is commendable. And then when he's done, he just put on his Bose headphones and goes back to livin' in a prog-rock n' roll fantasy. Kinda poignant, like the Martin Starr character in Freaks and Geeks. But not really poignant. He just likes the things that he likes. Good on ya, Vance.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on November 23, 2011, 12:48:57 AM
I wonder if Skeevy would get the Bose headphones treatment or if he and Vance would somehow manage to hit it off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on November 23, 2011, 02:58:38 AM
I think the analysis of the Genesis/Phil Collins/Peter Gabriel/Mike and the Mechanics by Vance and Mackro has closed a few files on the subject, great bit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on November 23, 2011, 06:31:24 AM
*One of the best GOMPs ever
*Vance and the dangers of time travel on Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel's career
*Earn your beard.  You'll know when it's time
*"We use numbers to measure age, not the ability to grow facial hair."

Just an all around great show last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: johnnytoobad on November 23, 2011, 08:20:05 AM
Another great show, yes.

What's going on with Tom and PFT? Tom didn't list the Tompcast in his roster of favorite podcasts and PFT has been noticeably absent for months now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on November 23, 2011, 08:33:27 AM
The GOMP of the "You're the thing I love to hate guy" was SO great. Normally I can see those coming, but this one totally caught me off guard. I was literally holding onto my kitchen counter for support.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on November 23, 2011, 11:23:47 AM
Danielle in Brooklyn: "Ugh, I hate that portmanteau".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on November 23, 2011, 11:26:12 AM
Best: the Alabammy Comet's call: going up an octave or two with Olivia Newton John's "Magic" and recommending going back in time to stop antihestimine from hearing of the Best Show.  I can picture Jason parking his Tardis in Richmond and sneaking around shutting computers off or honking his horn to drown out people who are trying to tell what's his face about the show.

Worst: I love to hate you Tom guy

Back to 2nd Best: “You said I was childish and you hung u…”
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on November 23, 2011, 11:49:01 AM
Is anyone else dying to hear a conversation between Andy Zax and Vance?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on November 23, 2011, 12:43:01 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on November 23, 2011, 11:49:01 AM
Is anyone else dying to hear a conversation between Andy Zax and Vance?

Yup.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 23, 2011, 12:53:10 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on November 23, 2011, 12:43:01 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on November 23, 2011, 11:49:01 AM
Is anyone else dying to hear a conversation between Andy Zax and Vance?

Yup.

Absolutely.  This needs to happen.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on November 23, 2011, 01:36:36 PM
I met Andy and Lisa Jane at the Gathering of the FOT a couple of years ago.  They were - LB here - extraordinarily nice, total class acts.

Even so, I was surprised by just how charming their appearance on the Best Show earlier this year was.  Not that I didn't think they'd be charming, but it was one of the better guest appearances in the history of the show, and that includes a lot of really interesting and funny people doing a lot of guest appearances.

Of course, most guests don't have a personal relationship with the Demon Himself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on November 23, 2011, 02:02:29 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on November 23, 2011, 08:33:27 AM
The GOMP of the "You're the thing I love to hate guy" was SO great. Normally I can see those coming, but this one totally caught me off guard. I was literally holding onto my kitchen counter for support.
Tom's glee was infectious  ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on November 23, 2011, 02:07:41 PM
''Oh my God, Rush was a horrible period for Canada'' - So heartfelt, I really felt for the little guy, no one should have to endure that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on November 23, 2011, 02:32:33 PM
Vance. Genesis. That is all.

Dark Greggulator LOVED Jason's call and dumb dumb's failed attempt at a retort.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on November 23, 2011, 03:05:15 PM
The very special James call. That was touching.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on November 23, 2011, 05:01:19 PM
I just started listening to this one but OH MY GOD "occupy a desk" kid is fucking killing me. I am picturing a 12-year-old with hair like Steve Carell in The Office and a Turbonegro t-shirt.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on November 23, 2011, 06:29:16 PM
EARN THE BEARD!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Charles Arrington on November 23, 2011, 07:05:35 PM
of course the teenage canadian glenn beck was a treat, but also

tom talking about Tom Arnold's movie poster behind when he's getting yelled at.

and also when the guy complains that Tom hung up on him and Tom erupts in laughter
"he walked right into it!!! happy thanksgiving mike"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on November 23, 2011, 10:08:35 PM
Another great show, it is hard to pick a highlight, but if I had to I would pick Tom talking with the Canadian kid or the mental image of Vance off in the corner listening to Pink Floyd on his headphones while tom does the show.

Speaking of Vance, if tom is having such a hard time finding his voice, why doesn't he just save a preset on his VM? Must be one of those old analog units, sounds like someone needs an upgrade!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on November 23, 2011, 11:58:48 PM
so here's that odd movie

Elvis & Anabelle Trailer :D (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rYOlhFppHg#)

I wondered why a Lifetime movie could be "star-studded" and shot in cinemascope ...

Quote from: wiki
It premiered on March 10, 2007 at the South by Southwest film and music festival in Austin, Texas. It has not yet received an official theatrical release, although it has been shown on Lifetime Television and was released on DVD on October 5, 2010.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on November 24, 2011, 09:30:20 AM
Quote from: Dan of Orange on November 23, 2011, 02:58:38 AM
I think the analysis of the Genesis/Phil Collins/Peter Gabriel/Mike and the Mechanics by Vance and Mackro has closed a few files on the subject, great bit.

Bit?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on November 24, 2011, 09:51:47 AM
and one more favorite moment...I think it came when Tom was talking to the young Canadian rabble-rouser about Rush (the band not the man) "And what are you into...Merzbow?!?"  I'm not positive he said it at that call but I know he said it!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 25, 2011, 08:44:44 AM
The "I'm totally reading this" thing in LDP's delivery of his Thanksgiving message once and forever cemented his place in my book as a Master Caller.

Yes, I affix things in books with cement. Don't judge me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on November 25, 2011, 09:34:24 AM
Quote from: Crusherkc on November 24, 2011, 09:51:47 AM
and one more favorite moment...I think it came when Tom was talking to the young Canadian rabble-rouser about Rush (the band not the man) "And what are you into...Merzbow?!?"  I'm not positive he said it at that call but I know he said it!

Yes! That was great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on November 25, 2011, 07:40:56 PM
Something about Tom's diction, but I love it when he says "up in this piece".  That and any word with a hard "c" in it, preferably preceded by an "n"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on November 26, 2011, 04:50:21 PM
Loved it when one of the younger lads that's been calling in lately mentioned something about doing his "Larry D. Perv accent" (not impression).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Austin From Chicago on November 26, 2011, 08:11:22 PM
When Vance said "This is very interesting. This is very interesting" during the alternate history of Genesis, I almost had a moment or several.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on November 26, 2011, 10:00:25 PM
Quote from: Austin From Chicago on November 26, 2011, 08:11:22 PM
When Vance said "This is very interesting. This is very interesting" during the alternate history of Genesis, I almost had a moment or several.


Hats off to Matt Groening Mackro for hitting it out of the park - gave Tom an excellent launching pad and then mostly just got out of the way, except when Tom or Vance asked him a question. 

You're an underrated caller, Matt Mackro.  Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hardweek on November 27, 2011, 05:50:00 PM
Quote from: emma on November 23, 2011, 05:01:19 PM
I just started listening to this one but OH MY GOD "occupy a desk" kid is fucking killing me. I am picturing a 12-year-old with hair like Steve Carell in The Office and a Turbonegro t-shirt.
Exactly! Literally burst out laughing in public on that one.

I kinda picture him like the little drummer boy in the Don Henley "Boys of Summer" video.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on November 27, 2011, 09:42:31 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on November 26, 2011, 04:50:21 PM
Loved it when one of the younger lads that's been calling in lately mentioned something about doing his "Larry D. Perv accent" (not impression).

Can Larry's "accent" be pegged to any region, in particular? I know Morris from Berkeley was thinking Boston, but I don't think that's it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Colin on November 28, 2011, 03:16:42 AM
The tiny, peaceful Eastern European Republic of Pervonia.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on November 28, 2011, 09:40:52 AM
Just to clear the air, the Paul from Philadelphia who said he didn't like Tom wasn't me. Thanks for your time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on November 28, 2011, 01:12:51 PM
"... and then there's like a baby penguin on it, giving life advice?!? 

"Like, 'IF YOU BELIEVE IN IT, YOU CAN DO IT!'

"And I was like, I was like, 'You gotta be kidding me.'  I got a little penguin tellin' me how to work?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on November 28, 2011, 07:22:28 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on November 27, 2011, 09:42:31 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on November 26, 2011, 04:50:21 PM
Loved it when one of the younger lads that's been calling in lately mentioned something about doing his "Larry D. Perv accent" (not impression).

Can Larry's "accent" be pegged to any region, in particular? I know Morris from Berkeley was thinking Boston, but I don't think that's it.

I assumed it was meant to be a Brooklyn accent, but can't say for sure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Litiot on November 28, 2011, 09:28:22 PM
overjoyed for Spike's photo - troubled about no Pod F T mention - looking forward to Vance saying ummagumma
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 28, 2011, 09:41:36 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on November 28, 2011, 07:22:28 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland on November 27, 2011, 09:42:31 PM
Quote from: badgrammer on November 26, 2011, 04:50:21 PM
Loved it when one of the younger lads that's been calling in lately mentioned something about doing his "Larry D. Perv accent" (not impression).

Can Larry's "accent" be pegged to any region, in particular? I know Morris from Berkeley was thinking Boston, but I don't think that's it.

I assumed it was meant to be a Brooklyn accent, but can't say for sure.

Larry has mentioned being from Brooklyn at least once that I can recall.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on November 28, 2011, 11:42:15 PM
Tom asked what the worst Stephen King book is and without a doubt I say Dreamcatcher. It has all his worst tendencies plus alien creatures he dubs "shit weasels". Ugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on November 29, 2011, 12:49:17 PM
Quote from: Litiot on November 28, 2011, 09:28:22 PM
overjoyed for Spike's photo - troubled about no Pod F T mention - looking forward to Vance saying ummagumma

Or Mekanik Destruktiw Kommandoh

(http://www.progreviews.com/reviews/images/Mag-MDK.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on November 29, 2011, 01:39:35 PM
Quote from: Austin From Chicago on November 26, 2011, 08:11:22 PM
When Vance said "This is very interesting. This is very interesting" during the alternate history of Genesis, I almost had a moment or several.

I like how he politely asks "Could you turn that up please?" several times.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on November 30, 2011, 07:34:37 AM
James Cameron's Zork

Vance ranking Soft Machine albums.  Vance discussing prog rock in general.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: InspectorHound on November 30, 2011, 10:04:18 AM
Grandmothers of Anarchy
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on November 30, 2011, 11:01:39 AM
"That little windshield-wiper's giving people hope."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on November 30, 2011, 11:02:43 AM
Nick Offerman played a serious role in All Good Things. Terrible movie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on November 30, 2011, 11:24:31 AM
Sugar and Spice
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 30, 2011, 11:33:35 AM
I like 12 year old Canadian Glenn Beck, myself.

We've got an abandoned electric wheelchair at the hackerspace, and the thing is pretty fast. You can make it peel out and do wheelies and so on. Not sure about Rascal Scooters, though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChipSuey on November 30, 2011, 12:35:17 PM
Didjah heah thah niews?  Zork is cahming!  (I think that's how you spell out a serious New England accent).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on November 30, 2011, 12:41:16 PM
(Sort of) resuscitating an old topic: Orson Welles would be a good narrator for the Dystopiatron concept album. Actually, did Orson ever narrate a prog-rock album? It doesn't seem impossible that could be something that actually happenned.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lastplaneout on November 30, 2011, 01:03:05 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Ghost Protocol on November 30, 2011, 12:41:16 PM
(Sort of) resuscitating an old topic: Orson Welles would be a good narrator for the Dystopiatron concept album. Actually, did Orson ever narrate a prog-rock album? It doesn't seem impossible that could be something that actually happenned.

Agreed! I don't think he actually ever did one, but would have been killer is he had done Rick Wakeman's Journey to the Center of the Earth!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 30, 2011, 02:11:47 PM
Quote from: ChipSuey on November 30, 2011, 12:35:17 PM
Didjah heah thah niews?  Zork is cahming!  (I think that's how you spell out a serious New England accent).

Zohk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on November 30, 2011, 02:35:42 PM
Also, I liked when Vance and Tom were arguing about whether it was possible that Pink Floyd's rhythm sounded "just like the JBs". Kinda reminded me of "Analyze Phish" (from the Earwolf hamster-wheel factory) ... when Harris and Scott are listening to Phish doing some lame Seinfeld-themish jamming and Harris asks Scott "oh, so you don't like the funky stuff?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on November 30, 2011, 02:59:00 PM
Vance did it again! "Tom can you turn the bed music up a little, please?" So polite.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on November 30, 2011, 03:04:31 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on November 30, 2011, 02:59:00 PM
Vance did it again! "Tom can you turn the bed music up a little, please?" So polite.

That's such a specific trying-to-have-a-conversation-with-a-prog-rock-fan thing and he nailed it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: popperlady on November 30, 2011, 06:00:39 PM
Shouldn't it be Fastball Willie?

Speedball Willie would star Chris Farley
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on November 30, 2011, 10:44:39 PM
"electric chairs going 30 miles an hour!? what is this, Grandmothers of Anarchy?"

The guy who was losing his s-hit that the subway he got off of smelled like a subway restaurant, and toms less then enthusiastic response. the caller was so pleased with his amazing(ly pointless) story, he thought he had a delicious chocolate pie when he really had a hunk of cheap dollar store fudge, and that always cracks me up (nothing personal, we all do it). 

also in another case of unbridled enthusiasm for something silly, Tom losing his s-hit over Zork was pretty hilarious. Also, Vance, but that goes without saying. Great show!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on December 01, 2011, 12:29:17 AM
I feel like when Tom says "RIGHT?!?" while doing build a movie and after he sings a little bit of a song is one of my favorite things on the show.  It's one syllable, but it says a lot.

I also really liked Tom doing Pac-Man sound effects when describing how dogs eat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: D.JGeorge on December 01, 2011, 12:33:56 AM
incredible show, but was it just me or did the beginning of the show sounds like a rerun? Between talking about the band mithame and the ricky gervias heckling it sounded familiar.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on December 01, 2011, 07:19:20 AM
Quote from: D.JGeorge on December 01, 2011, 12:33:56 AM
incredible show, but was it just me or did the beginning of the show sounds like a rerun? Between talking about the band mithame and the ricky gervias heckling it sounded familiar.

There is no way for me to say this without sounding snarky, but if we made some recordings of you talking to the same group of people for three hours straight once a week for eleven or so years, I am guessing we would start to notice some overlap.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on December 01, 2011, 08:00:22 AM
Quote from: emma on December 01, 2011, 07:19:20 AM
Quote from: D.JGeorge on December 01, 2011, 12:33:56 AM
incredible show, but was it just me or did the beginning of the show sounds like a rerun? Between talking about the band mithame and the ricky gervias heckling it sounded familiar.

There is no way for me to say this without sounding snarky, but if we made some recordings of you talking to the same group of people for three hours straight once a week for eleven or so years, I am guessing we would start to notice some overlap.

Yeh and I like how Tom sometimes mentions things over and over. I am trying to think of examples other than Gervais but I can't right now.

But wasn't the guy would called in with the Zork build-a-movie the same guy that Tom made fun of a few months ago? Everytime Tom would say something he'd say "Yeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah" and "Awwwwwwwww maaaaaaaaan." That remains one of the funniest Best Show moment imho. Tom just went on for like 20 seconds imitating him. "Oh woooooooooooow!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on December 01, 2011, 09:35:13 AM
It's "Zaahk" inside 128, "Zok" outside 128 but inside 495, and "ZoRRRk" in Western Mass.

Zaahks comin' down from New Hamsha!  Zaahks comin'! 

Oh, PS: Worst moment- Tom giving the antihistamine a chance. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on December 01, 2011, 10:00:16 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on December 01, 2011, 08:00:22 AM


Yeh and I like how Tom sometimes mentions things over and over. I am trying to think of examples other than Gervais but I can't right now.


Nick DePaulo and the jacket. Never will get old. I love that story and the fresh "outrage" every time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheDependentClause on December 01, 2011, 11:30:10 AM
There is something inexplicably adorable about Vance interrupting Tom to comment on a particular moment in a Pink Floyd song.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: chris v on December 01, 2011, 12:08:02 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on December 01, 2011, 10:00:16 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on December 01, 2011, 08:00:22 AM


Yeh and I like how Tom sometimes mentions things over and over. I am trying to think of examples other than Gervais but I can't right now.


Nick DePaulo and the jacket. Never will get old. I love that story and the fresh "outrage" every time.

Yes! And along those same lines, when the Brooklyn kids in McCarren Park made fun of Tom's large sunglasses.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on December 01, 2011, 01:10:55 PM
Quote from: chris v on December 01, 2011, 12:08:02 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on December 01, 2011, 10:00:16 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on December 01, 2011, 08:00:22 AM
Yeh and I like how Tom sometimes mentions things over and over. I am trying to think of examples other than Gervais but I can't right now.
Nick DePaulo and the jacket. Never will get old. I love that story and the fresh "outrage" every time.
Yes! And along those same lines, when the Brooklyn kids in McCarren Park made fun of Tom's large sunglasses.

My favorite is

"but but but BUT BUT...IF "IF'S" AND "BUTS" WERE CANDIES AND NUTS WE'D ALL HAVE A HELLUVA CHRISTMAS!  You know who said that dontcha? You know who said that?" 

I've appropriated that one for myself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on December 01, 2011, 01:16:19 PM
Best moment was the 12-year old Canadian Glenn Beck GOMP.  Truly amazing and shattering.  Most amazing new caller in ages.

The build-a-movie theme was amazing all 'round.  Z.O.R.K. deservedly wins the crown, but I really liked the idea of Dubai-aie-AIE!  I would actually go see Dubai-aie-AIE! based on the premise constructed on the show. I have a thing for metafilm, even if it was bad metafilm, e.g. And God Spoke!

I liked Vance getting snippy with the guy on the phone for not providing initiative.

If there were any worst moments, I forgot them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on December 01, 2011, 02:54:01 PM
Quote from: mackro on December 01, 2011, 01:16:19 PM
I liked Vance getting snippy with the guy on the phone for not providing initiative.

This one of the moments when you can tell Tom's patience is tested and he's trying as hard as he can not to break character.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tyrannosaurus Rocks on December 01, 2011, 06:15:03 PM
Dubai Aie AIE! I thought for sure he was going to be remaking "Some Like It Hot". Making "Some Like It Hot" in Dubai seems like a good premise for a movie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lastplaneout on December 01, 2011, 07:33:22 PM
Zork! Damn, it's like a Steven King novel! The secret government program, the quirky New England-isms, the mysterious stranger/mysterious old man, everything!

I was half hoping it would be about the video game though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on December 01, 2011, 08:42:10 PM
I really enjoyed the Ricky Gervais bashing:
-Tom's Ricky Gervais laugh
-Ricky's podcast chum works for ice cream sandwiches and a cab ride home
-Everyone receives 2 black t-shirts upon passing their exam.

Also: "this little windshield wiper has got everyone talking."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The Brighamist on December 02, 2011, 06:02:33 PM
"I should have a soap-filled tuque shoved in my mouth."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on December 02, 2011, 09:38:16 PM
Really disappointed to find out that Zork isn't an adaptation of the text-based adventure game for the Commodore 64.  Sample of a typical exchange between me and Zork in the 80's:

"Zork: You have encountered a troll. What would you like to do?
 Me: Fuck the troll.
 Zork: You silly."

Does anyone else remember this game?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 02, 2011, 09:51:33 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on December 02, 2011, 09:38:16 PM
Really disappointed to find out that Zork isn't an adaptation of the text-based adventure game for the Commodore 64.  Sample of a typical exchange between me and Zork in the 80's:

"Zork: You have encountered a troll. What would you like to do?
 Me: Fuck the troll.
 Zork: You silly."

Does anyone else remember this game?

Yep. I'm pretty sure there's even an iphone version of it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on December 02, 2011, 09:53:22 PM
http://thcnet.net/zork/index.php (http://thcnet.net/zork/index.php)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 02, 2011, 10:21:06 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on December 02, 2011, 09:38:16 PM
Really disappointed to find out that Zork isn't an adaptation of the text-based adventure game for the Commodore 64.  Sample of a typical exchange between me and Zork in the 80's:

"Zork: You have encountered a troll. What would you like to do?
 Me: Fuck the troll.
 Zork: You silly."

Does anyone else remember this game?

Most definitely. Actually there's a whole subculture of geeks who write their own text adventures using more or less the same engine Zork used. There's a book about it I read recently, 'Twisty little passages'.

I too was at first disappointed it wasn't the Infocom game, but then: 'did you hear the news? Zork's coming!'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on December 02, 2011, 10:32:55 PM
http://apalachee-art.blogspot.com/2010/09/jhljh.html (http://apalachee-art.blogspot.com/2010/09/jhljh.html)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on December 03, 2011, 12:42:37 AM
Zork, Adventure, Hitchhiker's Guide, all the early text-based games.

You guys are old.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on December 03, 2011, 01:41:19 AM
For some unknown reason I love the phrase "lost his marbles." Sorry about your antique marbles, old man Eastwood!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 03, 2011, 03:21:05 PM
Narcissist.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lastplaneout on December 03, 2011, 04:02:42 PM
>Tom Scharpling has been eaten by a Grue.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on December 03, 2011, 06:40:14 PM
Quote from: lastplaneout on December 03, 2011, 04:02:42 PM
>Tom Scharpling has been eaten by a Grue.
;D

So much great stuff.  There is a great techno song to be made from sampling Tom's pudding pie talk.  "I'm cuttin' it and cuttin' it..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on December 03, 2011, 06:44:14 PM
Quote from: lastplaneout on December 03, 2011, 04:02:42 PM
>Tom Scharpling has been eaten by a Grue.

Excellent.

Someone needs to make a Best Show text adventure (why not call it Z.O.R.K.?).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on December 03, 2011, 07:56:04 PM
Tom versus the Canadian Glenn Beck. Any week now the kid will be calling tracing all global evils to George Soros...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 03, 2011, 08:58:35 PM
Quote from: Rick in Salt Lake on December 03, 2011, 07:56:04 PM
George Soros...

Is he richer than the Waltons?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on December 03, 2011, 09:41:52 PM
Quote from: fonpr on December 03, 2011, 08:58:35 PM
Quote from: Rick in Salt Lake on December 03, 2011, 07:56:04 PM
George Soros...

Is he richer than then the Waltons?

Maybe this didn't get all the way down to Florida, but the Waltons was a TV show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 03, 2011, 09:56:55 PM
And those Waltons were dirt poor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on December 04, 2011, 12:57:14 AM
I loved when Tom hung up on the guy for saying that Dave was his favorite character on STORAGE WARS. On one hand it's hard to justify hanging up on a guy for liking a character on a show who you dislike. On the other hand I would have done the exact same thing. Barry is obviously the best, but you could make an argument for Brandi & Jarrod and even for Darrell. But Dave? That really was heave-ho worthy.

Also enjoyed Build A Movie. I've never heard this bit before, but it was great. Family of Grace would be an Oscar contender based on the title alone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 04, 2011, 10:24:21 PM
Quote from: Kormod on December 03, 2011, 06:44:14 PM
Quote from: lastplaneout on December 03, 2011, 04:02:42 PM
>Tom Scharpling has been eaten by a Grue.

Excellent.

Someone needs to make a Best Show text adventure (why not call it Z.O.R.K.?).

G.O.M.P.?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: heliumsocket on December 05, 2011, 12:44:27 AM
Dave Hester makes baby cry (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW8oRl3ZO3M&feature=endscreen&NR=1#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on December 05, 2011, 03:28:30 AM
I don't mind Dave. Maybe he's a like an iceberg with a lot more lurking beneath the surface, some of it good even? Does that baby cry when Chumlee does one of his quips on Pawn Stars? Cos it really makes me wince. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on December 06, 2011, 10:00:55 PM
(http://www.abload.de/img/coveresqf.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Stan on December 07, 2011, 12:16:12 AM
 The Matadors- a three piece with ten different drummers, six different bass players, and an ex-organist.

 Well done, Hooch. Well done.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matadors_(band) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matadors_(band))
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on December 07, 2011, 01:17:32 AM
“I’m riding the silence like John Cage up in this piece!”

Toms advice on giving Prairie Home Companion Specific swirlies

And of course, the return of PBR

Worst: the dude from idaho who said some dumb web plug or whatever  >:( I actually like the good natured bad calls were someone is trying to be funny and turfs out, like the dude who's friend saw him "on a list on the news!" but the plug jerk, and the jerk who was calling about the "rude callers" to be a dick himself, heave ho!

edit: the weird little Canadian twerp has been pretty funny, I hope he keeps calling!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on December 07, 2011, 07:56:11 AM
Roy's grease hat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on December 07, 2011, 10:05:08 AM
"Tom, my trip to Eng-a-land was two-pronged."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on December 07, 2011, 10:05:18 AM
From last week:

"Is it 'Uncle Omar' or just 'Omar'?  Omar?  So 'Omar' is on The Wire, not Jersey Shore.  Now which one is J-Wow on?"


 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on December 07, 2011, 11:07:36 AM
"You also get the first taste of his love of, uh, poly rhythms."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: James W on December 07, 2011, 11:17:59 AM
"That's a little more your time, Adam-12. Adam-12."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on December 07, 2011, 11:50:16 AM
Stay away from "Animals." Stay away from "Animals."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on December 07, 2011, 12:33:42 PM
Vance saying "I don't want to do this anymore" when talking to Michael K.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on December 07, 2011, 12:38:35 PM
worst: any time that goober from that band in Richmond calls in. Narcisist, desperate, pathetic.

best: "Ith it Tarkuth?
           Ith it Tarkuth?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on December 07, 2011, 01:33:46 PM
"It was weird" when describing an interaction with Brian Wilson is the least shocking thing of all time.

I'm totally stealing Roy's mascot idea for my potential minor league basketball team.

Vance!

Dmitrios.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mydogcheckers1952 on December 07, 2011, 01:59:17 PM
Why would anyone put this in their band's wikipedia profile and not expect to be giggled at:

The Matadors are currently the largest grossing Canadian psychobilly act to date in terms not only of record sales but audience attendance. Although not given the recognition of their peers, The Matadors are the largest act in their genre in Canada.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on December 07, 2011, 02:10:18 PM
Vance would be an excellent housemate, so quiet and polite and I hope Vance NEVER moves too the Earwolf (Nose-hamster) network.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ChipSuey on December 07, 2011, 02:41:16 PM
Just hearing that "Tally-Ho!" at the start of PBR's call had me so giddy I actually started pacing around my house because I couldn't contain my happiness. 
It could have been because I had a Wawa bag sitting in front of me because I'd had a long day and hadn't had a chance to eat anything, and just needed a sandwich at that point in the night.  Didn't pick up any of 'nem Tastykakes or Peanut Chews though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on December 07, 2011, 04:16:15 PM
Am I an awful person for thinking Vance's interaction with Lisa, the seizure sufferer is insanely great?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on December 07, 2011, 04:21:54 PM
Maple Syrup Mussolini!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 07, 2011, 04:30:29 PM
I'm glad Vance has a catchphrase now. Progressive Rock is good for your head.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on December 07, 2011, 06:22:50 PM
I can't wait to pick up a copy of the Dylan cover album and hear horrible artists completely destroy classic songs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on December 07, 2011, 08:55:55 PM
Need longer installments of Vance's prog critique. Would like to hear his thoughts on Neu. Also, his politeness and good manners is beyond hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on December 08, 2011, 01:25:38 AM
Greggulator, no, you're not. I think that was an amazing final moment that caught everyone off guard in the best way -- in the same way as that James call two weeks ago after being derailed by Tom's hospitality.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on December 08, 2011, 12:15:57 PM
(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/6039/maskofdimitirios00.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on December 08, 2011, 12:31:17 PM
PBR: "Were you gonna say 're-donk'?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lastplaneout on December 08, 2011, 04:22:27 PM
Tom's reaction to PBR's "Jesus Christ".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on December 08, 2011, 04:48:13 PM
When Tom was talking about Dmitrios, I imagined the guy looking and acting like Mr. Bebe, the sleazy backroom abortionist from 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days. I have a feeling my imagination wasn't too far off the mark.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on December 08, 2011, 05:57:47 PM
"He's played with Rockpile and Meatloaf ... only three other people can say that!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Cotton on December 08, 2011, 06:24:18 PM
Jason from Huntsville needs a Heater award. It's been like 3 shows in a row where his call comes through immediately after like 4 duds in a row and puts the show back on track. I'm listening to this weeks show now and it's just such a save.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on December 08, 2011, 07:26:45 PM
PBR's voicemail. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on December 08, 2011, 07:36:33 PM
My boss has a bunch of album covers decorating his office wall. I had a meeting yesterday and realized that half of them are records Vance has played in the last month.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on December 09, 2011, 04:48:31 AM
I know Tom wasn't feeling this show but there was some smatterings of gold mixed in with the dud calls. The hang up on that Canadian kid was amazing. Vance still rules. Jason steals every show from every other caller.

Mostly though PBR made this show. I understand that often his calls are "inside baseball" for Philly but this one seemed like "inside baseball" for the UK FOTs. Way too much to mention, but it was a real treat and I'm glad JW's brief trip over last week was put to good Best Show use. I think next though, PBR should come up North, he might get a little more love. Let us not forget that "the South is over" should  apply to the UK too.

I was going to say that the worst was Tom heaveho'ing a guy just because said guy didn't like the NBA but now I'm thinking it was because PBR was going to talk about the same mascot thing. I hope so anyway, because I don't want to pretend that I like basketball should I ever call and it comes up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on December 09, 2011, 10:00:29 AM
Quote from: lastplaneout on December 08, 2011, 04:22:27 PM
Tom's reaction to PBR's "Jesus Christ".

The entire "Jesus Christ" exchange, especially the way he says it and the beat before Tom responds. I'd love to know if that was just an ad-lib that the two of them handled perfectly.

I will continue to endorse "Michael J. Fox-News" as 12 Year Old Glenn Beck's unofficial name. His "Let's do this..." was kind of fascinating, somewhere between him talking himself up so he could get into character and The Little Man From Another Place's "Let's rock!" on Twin Peaks. Kid's gonna burn out soon, though, unless he learns to pace himself. I hope he sticks around long enough to get into an on-air fight with Spike.

I pictured Dmitrios to be someone from 8MM. I could see Mike dabbling in that scene, or at least having friends who would. If Mike doesn't have a friend named The Machine, we should try to get him one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on December 09, 2011, 12:47:21 PM
Quote from: Wes on December 09, 2011, 10:00:29 AM
I pictured Dmitrios to be someone from 8MM.

"Once Tom's in it, he can't be un-in it." (re: Mike's and "Dmitrios"' film)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ted_ on December 10, 2011, 02:17:16 AM
Quote from: lastplaneout on December 08, 2011, 04:22:27 PM
Tom's reaction to PBR's "Jesus Christ".

I was honestly expecting PBR to say "Frank Rizzo" at that point so the JC shout-out was even more of a shock/delight.

Also: PBR having walked the same streets of Whitechapel where Jack the Ripper "had his hijinx" a/k/a "did some stuff".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on December 10, 2011, 11:00:07 AM
Roy mentioned my beloved Arsenal football club. That was enough for me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on December 10, 2011, 10:20:03 PM
Boston Legend DJ Nite Train Performing on Subway (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlieNHK2tQI#)

Since someone called in and mentioned DJ Nighttrain. He's actually pretty well known in Boston. A couple years back a local radio show tried to determine the Most Fascinating Bostonian and he was actually in the running.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Brandon0476 on December 12, 2011, 11:14:40 AM
Anytime Tom was talking about getting creeped out by Demetrios. It made me laugh everytime.

I also loved that it really sounded like Vance had turned Tom onto Peter Gabriel's first record.

Tom's take-down of "Lord of the Rings"

Jon as PBR is always as stand-out. For some reason, the joke about "The Magazine U.K." made me really laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: InspectorHound on December 13, 2011, 09:27:11 PM
"This guy's supposed to be my Tony Reali."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on December 14, 2011, 12:11:10 AM
Best moments tonight: the Canadians, even the Fake Damian Abraham. (Natch, no Canadian 12-year-olds)
Honorable mention to Morris from Berkeley.

Worst moment: the very first call... Salad World Problems guy.

Lots of fun tonight!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jesus H.W. Christ on December 14, 2011, 04:30:09 AM
"Dracula lit another cigarette."

I want to read the whole book. Tonight's Wurster call was one for the ages.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on December 14, 2011, 06:39:15 AM
Garrison Keillor's "Grand Kentucky Portrait"
Tom determining a beard's destiny
"Don't be a dinkadonk."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on December 14, 2011, 08:33:26 AM
Tom struggling to tell the elevator story. Brings back memories.

ps - I've even told the elevator story and it got laughs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lezdudethis on December 14, 2011, 09:13:12 AM
I want to hear the story about Mikes encounter with Bruce Springsteen.

edit: time-horror-thrill as a genre.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on December 14, 2011, 12:08:57 PM
Best: The Webovel

Worst: No full Vance segment!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sarah on December 14, 2011, 12:28:58 PM
Quote from: roubaix on November 23, 2011, 11:58:48 PM
so here's that odd movie

Elvis & Anabelle Trailer :D (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rYOlhFppHg#)

I wondered why a Lifetime movie could be "star-studded" and shot in cinemascope ...

Quote from: wiki
It premiered on March 10, 2007 at the South by Southwest film and music festival in Austin, Texas. It has not yet received an official theatrical release, although it has been shown on Lifetime Television and was released on DVD on October 5, 2010.

Just watched this.  It was sentimental and morbid.  Nice sunflowers at the end.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on December 14, 2011, 02:29:39 PM
I preferred Tom's original interpretation of Chuck Norris' beard: A stupidity beard. Chuck doesn't know what that is on his face.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 14, 2011, 02:48:42 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on December 14, 2011, 12:08:57 PM
Best: The Webovel

Worst: No full Vance segment!

Vance's Role-Playing group had a meeting that night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ndmvhc on December 14, 2011, 04:00:28 PM
Best: Vance disagreeing with Tom over whether the caller needed to state that Lombard was in Illinois.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on December 14, 2011, 06:14:10 PM
Please, someone please name their next band David Quinnfelder.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on December 14, 2011, 07:49:54 PM
WORST: the guy calling about the woefully underexposed Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on December 14, 2011, 11:50:07 PM
justalkinbout beard earning
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on December 15, 2011, 07:42:01 AM
"He then jumped in his time machine and traveled back to get a dinosaur."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on December 15, 2011, 10:40:28 AM
"He looks like a misassembled Mr. Potato Head."
                     - Tom describing a guy from Storage Wars:Texas
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on December 15, 2011, 02:54:14 PM
Quote from: ChrissyinMN on December 14, 2011, 06:39:15 AM
Garrison Keillor's "Grand Kentucky Portrait"
That had me laughing so hard
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on December 15, 2011, 03:25:23 PM
Quote from: RVARichmond on December 15, 2011, 02:54:14 PM
Quote from: ChrissyinMN on December 14, 2011, 06:39:15 AM
Garrison Keillor's "Grand Kentucky Portrait"
That had me laughing so hard

Sounds like a Michael Nesmith record.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on December 15, 2011, 05:26:00 PM
Quote from: nwdempsey on December 14, 2011, 04:00:28 PM
Best: Vance disagreeing with Tom over whether the caller needed to state that Lombard was in Illinois.

I thought Vance was finally going to lose his patience with that caller.  I guess the obvious answer to his question "should we start a Pink Floyd cover band?" is, if you can't name any of their songs, then no.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: around the bend on December 15, 2011, 05:51:57 PM
Tom's MJ hitler joke was pretty funny, esp. the delivery with that weird weasley voice.  Bravo Tom!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on December 15, 2011, 07:58:43 PM
''Plight of the performer my friend''
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pete from Boston [and NJ] on December 15, 2011, 08:00:05 PM
The worst moment (or maybe best) -- the caller from Brooklyn's indignation that living there cost rather than gained him beard points.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on December 16, 2011, 11:12:10 AM
I think it needs to be noted that whilst Mick Foley is a wrestler, and that can be considered a trashy profession, he is in fact  a very classy human being who without doubt earned his beard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on December 16, 2011, 01:44:07 PM
Quote from: CSW on December 16, 2011, 11:12:10 AM
I think it needs to be noted that whilst Mick Foley is a wrestler, and that can be considered a trashy profession, he is in fact  a very classy human being who without doubt earned his beard.

Agreed, despite his current foray into stand up comedy which seems misguided at best. When I was a younger lad I read both of Mick Foley's autobiographies and his first novel. They were all engaging and surprisingly okay. The novel was really depressing.

Also, as an operator at the log flume at Knoebels, I got to meet him. He's a huge roller coaster fan and gets a private cabin and driven around the park in a golf cart. But he's really nice and poses for photos with everyone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Spacely on December 16, 2011, 01:59:08 PM
Best Moment for me was JW first calling in as record critic and rattling off a list of the best albums, within which was snugly placed a reference to Quinnfelder.

Anytime Wurster calls in as an author, critic, self-declared expert on an obscure subject, etc. it kills me. I love those types of calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on December 16, 2011, 04:33:58 PM
http://actionbronson.com/ (http://actionbronson.com/)

He's been a professional chef for most of his adult life, so I say he's earned it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JuiceOne on December 17, 2011, 06:07:07 PM
I knew as soon as Ben from Canada said "horrorbilly" I knew who the band was going to be. I'm from London, Ontario. I'm friends with their drummer. Though he's not into the whole psychobilly thing. And neither am I, for the record.

And, honestly, for a novelty act they've done quite well for themselves. I don't begrudge them that. It baffles me, however, that their spawn is such a little arrogant blow-hard.

Sad to say his opinions do reflect the majority in that city. It is a conservative wasteland.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on December 17, 2011, 06:52:04 PM
I was quite amused by the guy's "my girlfriend tells me what to do" argument for his beard.

Also, Tom's imitation of (I think) the same guy's whining.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on December 17, 2011, 08:26:42 PM
"I really like trail mix."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RemyLBO on December 17, 2011, 11:27:01 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on December 17, 2011, 06:52:04 PM
I was quite amused by the guy's "my girlfriend tells me what to do" argument for his beard.

Also, Tom's imitation of (I think) the same guy's whining.

Yeah, Tom's imitation of that guy was priceless.

And the Mr. Potato Head line. 


I am very excited about the prospect of Vance interacting with some of Tom's celebrity guests during the Christmas party next week. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on December 18, 2011, 01:32:18 AM
Quote from: CSW on December 16, 2011, 11:12:10 AM
I think it needs to be noted that whilst Mick Foley is a wrestler, and that can be considered a trashy profession, he is in fact  a very classy human being who without doubt earned his beard.

He had his ear torn off during a match. I'd argue that's at least 3 beard points right there. If Jarrod from STORAGE WARS has earned his beard then there's no way Foley hasn't earned his.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on December 19, 2011, 03:31:04 PM
Quote from: carloscarlson on December 17, 2011, 11:27:01 PM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on December 17, 2011, 06:52:04 PM
I was quite amused by the guy's "my girlfriend tells me what to do" argument for his beard.

Also, Tom's imitation of (I think) the same guy's whining.

Yeah, Tom's imitation of that guy was priceless.


He's got a lot of Sander in him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on December 20, 2011, 04:53:09 PM
I pre-gamed tonight by listening to Four Loko again. (It's probably the 10th time.)

That episode is maybe the best. It's so off-the-rails. When Hodgman starts talking about microfiche machines...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 20, 2011, 05:10:52 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on December 18, 2011, 01:32:18 AM
Quote from: CSW on December 16, 2011, 11:12:10 AM
I think it needs to be noted that whilst Mick Foley is a wrestler, and that can be considered a trashy profession, he is in fact  a very classy human being who without doubt earned his beard.

He had his ear torn off during a match. I'd argue that's at least 3 beard points right there. If Jarrod from STORAGE WARS has earned his beard then there's no way Foley hasn't earned his.

He certainly earned his hair long enough to cover up his torn off ear, at least.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on December 20, 2011, 05:24:25 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on December 20, 2011, 05:10:52 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on December 18, 2011, 01:32:18 AM
Quote from: CSW on December 16, 2011, 11:12:10 AM
I think it needs to be noted that whilst Mick Foley is a wrestler, and that can be considered a trashy profession, he is in fact  a very classy human being who without doubt earned his beard.

He had his ear torn off during a match. I'd argue that's at least 3 beard points right there. If Jarrod from STORAGE WARS has earned his beard then there's no way Foley hasn't earned his.

He certainly earned his hair long enough to cover up his torn off ear, at least.

Watch Foley getting thrown off a cage through a table and then slammed through the top of said cage into the ring 10 minutes later and he's earned enough beards for all of earth combined.

Foley earned his beard WAY before that or even when he lost his ear. He was flying off of garage roofs when he was a teenager. Also, a lot of wrestlers have what they call a "trademark bump" which is a certain way they take a fall after a certain move. The most famous is probably Ric Flair going to the top rope every match and always getting thrown off. Foley had what was dubbed "The Nestea Plunge" which is WELL worth a YouTube visit. He falls off the ring onto the floor right on the back of his head. It's insane. That's kind of how he became a star.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YuriDedman on December 20, 2011, 07:36:35 PM
My favorite moment from 2 weeks ago was when, after 2 particularly bad calls (a guy trying to plug some weed website and a guy claiming he's on "the local PD's list"), Tom asks for a regular caller to call in and save the show. Within 10 seconds, Jason from Huntsville is on the line with a great call advising bullies to give younger fans of Garrison Keillor, Prairie Home Swirlies™ [toilet water & Bisquick], and culminating in the inception of Y'all-Be-Gone Pond.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on December 20, 2011, 11:58:08 PM
WORST=No LDP pix on twitter during his appearance.  So mad!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on December 21, 2011, 12:17:19 AM
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on December 20, 2011, 11:58:08 PM
WORST=No LDP pix on twitter during his appearance.  So mad!

Seconded, though I approve of his efforts to maintain the mystique.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on December 21, 2011, 01:04:19 AM
Agree to disagree, but I'm relieved there are no live LDP pictures in the studio.  The legend would, IMHO, be ruined.

What a show! I can't believe it. I'm grabbing this immediately for my archives once it's up.

My favorite underrated, elongated moment is Mike during Storage Wars Xmas.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on December 21, 2011, 03:55:30 AM
Roll With It - Steve Winwood (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWptXUblA4E#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on December 21, 2011, 05:18:04 AM
what wasn't the best moment? seriously, the entire show was amazing..  There are many obvious highlights, but I particularly loved the return of ZB!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on December 21, 2011, 06:34:33 AM
Quote from: vert on December 21, 2011, 05:18:04 AM
what wasn't the best moment? seriously, the entire show was amazing..  There are many obvious highlights, but I particularly loved the return of ZB!

Agreed. There were too many "best" moments to list.  The moments that stuck out for me:
-A Jon Wurster masterpiece.  I especially enjoyed Old Man Dalrymple.
-A Storage Wars Christmas. Spot on characterizations.
-The hot dog buffer zone featuring a man that could've been our president. Frightening.

Honestly, it was awesome from start to finish.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on December 21, 2011, 07:52:20 AM
I LOVE that Tom kibosh on the concert attendance calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 21, 2011, 08:51:10 AM
Clearly, we simply had a wonderful Christmas/Holiday show.

So, can we all agree not to delve any deeper into the identity of LDP? I wish I could unknow some things I think I know now AND we know there are some forum members who were in the room when LDP appeared and could confirm or deny suspicions.

Let me just say, if the deal is what I think the deal is, I never would have guessed it. THAT IS ALL I WILL SAY.

Anyway.

I have never seen Storage Wars, but I loved the pageant. AP Mike did a great job on that script. Also, I'm glad Tom or anyone else didn't pass out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Brandon0476 on December 21, 2011, 10:24:46 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 21, 2011, 08:51:10 AM
Clearly, we simply had a wonderful Christmas/Holiday show.

So, can we all agree not to delve any deeper into the identity of LDP? I wish I could unknow some things I think I know now AND we know there are some forum members who were in the room when LDP appeared and could confirm or deny suspicions.

Let me just say, if the deal is what I think the deal is, I never would have guessed it. THAT IS ALL I WILL SAY.

Anyway.

I have never seen Storage Wars, but I loved the pageant. AP Mike did a great job on that script. Also, I'm glad Tom or anyone else didn't pass out.

Jason, while I know it's not something you endorsed, I think one of my favorite moments when Tom hung up on Uncle Evan to talk to you instead.

JW's call was amazing. was that the first we've heard of Old Man Dalrymple?

Hodgman, as usual, was at the top of his game.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on December 21, 2011, 11:17:54 AM
John Hodgman's reaction to Vance.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on December 21, 2011, 12:13:41 PM
Tom coaching AP Mike on his Darrell character. The Storage Wars play was hysterical. This whole show was just out of this world. The Wurster call was the best Christmas present ever! A reunion of some of my favorite people. "Deck nem halls!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on December 21, 2011, 12:38:42 PM
Obvious highlight: Tom trying to help Wally with his self-esteem/psychological issues, and Skeevy (with AP Mike in tow) bursting into the studio and strongly advising Wally to "GET SOME ASS, MAN. GET SOME ASS."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on December 21, 2011, 12:56:09 PM
"Fred Leo"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on December 21, 2011, 01:04:13 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 21, 2011, 08:51:10 AM
Clearly, we simply had a wonderful Christmas/Holiday show.

So, can we all agree not to delve any deeper into the identity of LDP? I wish I could unknow some things I think I know now AND we know there are some forum members who were in the room when LDP appeared and could confirm or deny suspicions.

Let me just say, if the deal is what I think the deal is, I never would have guessed it. THAT IS ALL I WILL SAY.

Anyway.

I have never seen Storage Wars, but I loved the pageant. AP Mike did a great job on that script. Also, I'm glad Tom or anyone else didn't pass out.

I want to know but I'm going to let it pass. Let's let LDP remain Larry Legend.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 21, 2011, 01:23:10 PM
You know when FDR was president & the press had a tacit agreement to not photograph him trying to walk, or his leg braces, or any evidence of the fact that he had polio? Yeah.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on December 21, 2011, 02:13:40 PM
Oh also, "Irons in the Furnace"/"Weird Rogue Janitor" from the Wally call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on December 21, 2011, 02:40:22 PM
Who do I follow on Twitter to see the pics from last night?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on December 21, 2011, 03:11:45 PM
http://twitter.com/#!/maggieserota (http://twitter.com/#!/maggieserota)
http://twitter.com/#!/Doodleeedoo (http://twitter.com/#!/Doodleeedoo)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on December 21, 2011, 03:25:51 PM
''schmore-gasbord''...plus all the great Twitpics.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on December 21, 2011, 03:52:49 PM
At the risk of sounding self-serving and insane, the moment when Skeevy told Wally Wackiman that he needed to "get some ass" may have been the most cathartic moment in my life. And it was cathartic because it was true.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 21, 2011, 03:55:32 PM
I took a bunch - @auntiechristina & also @terrecherry & I think @hodgman as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 21, 2011, 03:58:17 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on December 21, 2011, 03:52:49 PM
At the risk of sounding self-serving and insane, the moment when Skeevy told Wally Wackiman that he needed to "get some ass" may have been the most cathartic moment in my life. And it was cathartic because it was true.

I took this right after you said it:

(https://yfrog.com/hwbppuj:iphone)

I'd like to claim that I planned how Skeevy is seen and you aren't, but it just came out that way by magic.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 21, 2011, 04:29:06 PM
I'm glad Mike survived! 
I went to sleep with this in my head: B_Buster: Seriously, I'm burning up. I think I'm gonna pull a Keith Whitley tonight.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on December 22, 2011, 10:55:01 AM
"Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law!"

/Spoiler alert
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on December 22, 2011, 08:08:27 PM
Oops.  Jesus, am I naive!  For the first time I've come seriously to believe that Larry da Perv is somebody doing shtick.  His voice in studio just seems obviously more affected than he ever did over the phone.  I don't know what's worse, the end of my illusion that a Larry really exists, or my self-reproachments for ever believing in the first place!

Next up: James is revealed as a suave, self-aware operator with a solid social network.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on December 22, 2011, 09:15:09 PM
His voice in the studio was a disappointment; I'd like to think it was a stylistic choice and not just laziness. To anyone who was there on Tuesday: was the actor who plays Larry D. Pervison (Johnny from New Jersey?) in character the whole time he was there? I'm hoping there was a Daniel-Day-Lewis-esque devotion on his part not to break character, but the shaky voice work makes me think he was more interested in getting Loko with Mike than in committing himself to the demanding method acting that the LDP character requires.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dannyhatch on December 23, 2011, 12:14:22 AM
Not quite on topic, but is there a problem with the podcast feed? I see the latest episode on the archive page but there's no new episode in the feed. Am I the only one having this problem, and is there a way to download the mp3 from the archive page? Thanks! I'm dying to listen to this episode.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on December 23, 2011, 04:59:38 AM
Quote from: dannyhatch on December 23, 2011, 12:14:22 AM
Not quite on topic, but is there a problem with the podcast feed? I see the latest episode on the archive page but there's no new episode in the feed. Am I the only one having this problem, and is there a way to download the mp3 from the archive page? Thanks! I'm dying to listen to this episode.

Try the WFMU app, that's what I do when there is a delay getting the podcast from iTunes
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 23, 2011, 08:08:16 AM
Quote from: Kormod on December 22, 2011, 09:15:09 PM
To anyone who was there on Tuesday: was the actor who plays Larry D. Pervison (Johnny from New Jersey?) in character the whole time he was there?

I'd like to know that, too.

In fact, any light anyone could shed on the LDP goings on short of revealing who he is would be appreciated.

"This little perv's got people talking, dere."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 23, 2011, 09:30:43 AM
Come on, it's been obvious for months, Larry D. Perv is voiced by da Greggulator, dere
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on December 23, 2011, 11:46:50 AM
I've narrowed the identity of Larry down to three people.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 23, 2011, 12:13:20 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on December 23, 2011, 11:46:50 AM
I've narrowed the identity of Larry down to three people.
Correct!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on December 23, 2011, 12:16:10 PM
From start to end was all the best bits. Best Best Show of the Year, no doubt. Maybe the Best JW call of the year too.

A personal highlight was Tom's accidental shout out to John Reis (he of Rocket From The Crypt/Hot Snakes/tons more bands) who is my favourite musician bar none.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on December 23, 2011, 08:18:23 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on December 23, 2011, 11:46:50 AM
I've narrowed the identity of Larry down to three people.

And they're all wrong.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on December 23, 2011, 08:56:05 PM
Tom's amazing snarl to Mike - "you drunk creep!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on December 23, 2011, 09:10:08 PM
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375989_332800970082698_100000583936391_1222484_283894170_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on December 23, 2011, 10:55:14 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on December 23, 2011, 08:18:23 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on December 23, 2011, 11:46:50 AM
I've narrowed the identity of Larry down to three people.

And they're all wrong.

Argh!


Oh well. I think the legend of Larry D. Perv kind of has to be maintained. He's like Batman, dere.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on December 24, 2011, 08:51:53 AM
I hate myself for prolonging this, but it's like a scab you can't stop picking at: re-listening to the show this morning I think LDP's secret identity came to me in a blinding flash-- it's [REDACTED] [REDACTED]!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on December 24, 2011, 10:31:55 AM
Here's the thing about Larry. He has been a mystery and he is STILL a mystery. He's not someone you know from the show putting on a voice. He's a guy who I never met before who showed up, talked on the air and then left just as quickly. Like it or not, Larry D. Pervison is still a riddle that has not been solved. I swear I'm just as confused as I was before last week's show.

Tom.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 24, 2011, 10:33:28 AM
But boy oh boy, he sounds like the Greggulator. Maybe a Gethard cousin!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 24, 2011, 10:49:02 AM
His voice sounded somewhat lower live. Must have been one of the in-studio voice modulators.

All around, a solid episode. I particularly liked the appearance of so many characters during the Wurster call. I had kind of missed Zachary Brimstead. A lot of prog rock lately, not enough Barbershop. Progshop?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hardweek on December 24, 2011, 12:46:25 PM
"Emerald Nightmare butter....flour, ...."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on December 24, 2011, 01:25:44 PM
I think the bigger mystery is what Wally is working on, i.e. his "irons in the furnace." Is it a novel? A major drug deal? Another extensively planned suicide attempt?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on December 24, 2011, 08:51:32 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on December 20, 2011, 04:53:09 PM
I pre-gamed tonight by listening to Four Loko again. (It's probably the 10th time.)

That episode is maybe the best. It's so off-the-rails. When Hodgman starts talking about microfiche machines...

It's my favorite as well. Hodgman's knowledge of michrofice is pretty impressive. I'm still a bit partial to his "what sweet flavor are you rocking there, Loko bro?"

I have yet to listen to the most recent show, but I'm pretty pumped. Skeevy, Hodgman, Vance, Wally... Do I see Four Loko?
(https://yfrog.com/hwbppuj:iphone)

The expression on Hodgman's face says it all...

I hope the thirteen year old Canadian Glenn Beck calls in. Last night I re-listened to his call out the old people driving thirty miles per hour on their scooters. Such a great call....

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on December 24, 2011, 09:03:03 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on December 24, 2011, 08:51:53 AM
I hate myself for prolonging this, but it's like a scab you can't stop picking at: re-listening to the show this morning I think LDP's secret identity came to me in a blinding flash-- it's [REDACTED] [REDACTED]!!!

Omigod! You mean it's... Milo?!?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on December 24, 2011, 11:35:01 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on December 23, 2011, 09:30:43 AM
Come on, it's been obvious for months, Larry D. Perv is voiced by da Greggulator, dere

Then explain how LDP called in to The Chris Gethard Show when Tom was the special guest and I was sitting right next to him!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on December 25, 2011, 02:26:04 AM
Yes, that def happened, Gregg is not Larr. Maybe start thinking about any friends of Mike that may have been on with a similar timbre? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 25, 2011, 03:50:09 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on December 24, 2011, 11:35:01 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on December 23, 2011, 09:30:43 AM
Come on, it's been obvious for months, Larry D. Perv is voiced by da Greggulator, dere

Then explain how LDP called in to The Chris Gethard Show when Tom was the special guest and I was sitting right next to him!

I was joking Gregg. Your voices are in a similar octave range, but I don't really think you're him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on December 25, 2011, 11:50:20 PM
Quote from: Dan of Orange on December 25, 2011, 02:26:04 AM
Yes, that def happened, Gregg is not Larr. Maybe start thinking about any friends of Mike that may have been on with a similar timbre?
You know, I've never seen LDP and Kevin Smith in the same room at the same time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 26, 2011, 01:09:38 AM
Quote from: Boogdish on December 25, 2011, 11:50:20 PM
Quote from: Dan of Orange on December 25, 2011, 02:26:04 AM
Yes, that def happened, Gregg is not Larr. Maybe start thinking about any friends of Mike that may have been on with a similar timbre?
You know, I've never seen LDP and Kevin Smith in the same room at the same time.

But I've heard LDP stop talking, so that's out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ojingeo on December 26, 2011, 04:10:59 AM
Quote from: Dan of Orange on December 25, 2011, 02:26:04 AM
Yes, that def happened, Gregg is not Larr. Maybe start thinking about any friends of Mike that may have been on with a similar timbre?

Mike doesn't have friends.

Larry D's arc on the show has been so freaking epic. It couldn't be contrived. Up until Larry's Thanksgiving message I think he was one of the most totally detested of frequent-callers by most of us (am I wrong?) That's the beauty of the Best Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 26, 2011, 09:36:00 AM
Quote from: meltmaster on December 26, 2011, 04:10:59 AM
Quote from: Dan of Orange on December 25, 2011, 02:26:04 AM
Yes, that def happened, Gregg is not Larr. Maybe start thinking about any friends of Mike that may have been on with a similar timbre?

Mike doesn't have friends.

Larry D's arc on the show has been so freaking epic. It couldn't be contrived. Up until Larry's Thanksgiving message I think he was one of the most totally detested of frequent-callers by most of us (am I wrong?) That's the beauty of the Best Show.

With all due respect, I think you are wrong.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on December 26, 2011, 09:49:02 AM
Seconded.

And count me amongst the "I'd rather not know" group.  Mystery is a good thing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on December 26, 2011, 10:41:57 AM
Hey! Larry had a year long ban and rode it out like a gentleman.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on December 26, 2011, 10:57:57 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on December 26, 2011, 09:36:00 AM
Quote from: meltmaster on December 26, 2011, 04:10:59 AM
Quote from: Dan of Orange on December 25, 2011, 02:26:04 AM
Yes, that def happened, Gregg is not Larr. Maybe start thinking about any friends of Mike that may have been on with a similar timbre?

Mike doesn't have friends.

Larry D's arc on the show has been so freaking epic. It couldn't be contrived. Up until Larry's Thanksgiving message I think he was one of the most totally detested of frequent-callers by most of us (am I wrong?) That's the beauty of the Best Show.

With all due respect, I think you are wrong.

Yeah, I've always been a Larry fan.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on December 26, 2011, 12:20:55 PM
As have I.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 26, 2011, 01:17:00 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on December 26, 2011, 09:36:00 AM
Quote from: meltmaster on December 26, 2011, 04:10:59 AM
Quote from: Dan of Orange on December 25, 2011, 02:26:04 AM
Yes, that def happened, Gregg is not Larr. Maybe start thinking about any friends of Mike that may have been on with a similar timbre?

Mike doesn't have friends.

Larry D's arc on the show has been so freaking epic. It couldn't be contrived. Up until Larry's Thanksgiving message I think he was one of the most totally detested of frequent-callers by most of us (am I wrong?) That's the beauty of the Best Show.

With all due respect, I think you are wrong.

Oh, I've always liked Larry's calls. Even the 'I wanted to wish you and Michael a happy summer, dere' calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on December 27, 2011, 12:11:35 AM
Larry's been callin' as much as I've been listenin', dere - since the last 6 years.  His calls from, the quick gomps to the Best Show highlights like the phone date with Laurie from Miami and his stoic acceptance of banishment, are some of the reasons why I listen. They harken back to a time of Petey and MC Steinberg, and Woodsy. What's your favorite show on Nickelodeon, dere?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ojingeo on December 27, 2011, 09:57:30 AM
Personally I thought Larry was just weird and awful. Like other unnamed callers: perfect fodder for Tom to Gomp. But he kept on coming--and I thought THAT was the endearing part. Not his calls, per se. His loathesomeness was part of the fun.

I mean I really cringed in the early days. And then he had the date with Laurie, which was pretty funny...and humanized him in a weird way. But suddenly he's become Mr. Sunshine, and a legend--and he's earned it. It was a pure endurance run. That time he checked in, dejectedly but still trooping, after his long ban--that was pretty awesome.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: greasers_palace on December 27, 2011, 10:15:25 AM

Unceremoniously stumbled across an early (the first?) 'Larry' call dating back to 2005. Though here he's claiming to be a therapist named Michael.

Show: September 6th, 2005 (the crawl back from Sirius)
The call comes in at 1hr 16min and 35seconds.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on December 27, 2011, 10:32:06 AM
I liked Ted's Christmas Donkey song. It sounded better this time around as opposed to when he did it a few years back when Christmas was on Tuesday. That version bummed me out. I also liked John Roderick calling Ted "Leo" and then "Leonard."
I wish Jodi V.B. would get some mic time, but I guess that's why she's a Secret Star.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike a on December 27, 2011, 11:40:51 AM
Re John McCain and the hot dog vending machine: According to the linked article (dated Feb 09), it was apparently sitting there for more than a year before opening for business.  (A picture of the machine is attached.)

http://www.politico.com/blogs/anneschroeder/0209/The_Senate_has_a_brand_new_hot_dog_machine.html (http://www.politico.com/blogs/anneschroeder/0209/The_Senate_has_a_brand_new_hot_dog_machine.html)

I seem to recall that John McCain was busy for most of 2008, but he's been back for almost three years.  No excuse.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on December 27, 2011, 11:54:24 AM
I could see the Tea Party dudes hogging that machine like a mofo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 27, 2011, 04:37:27 PM
The hot dog machine - a job destroyer, not a job creator.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on December 27, 2011, 05:00:11 PM
If you're not a job creator, you better step the fuck away from that hot dog machine.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on December 28, 2011, 01:56:32 AM
Another good one! what I liked about this show, it was chilled out abit. tom was having a lil more fun with the callers, indulging in some of their goofiness.  it almost felt like a throw back! Must of been the chillaxing presence of Julie Klausner (the bodacious babe who hosts my second favorite podcast).Obviously the S&W bit was awesome, but that's a given at this point. Saying S&W was the best bit is like saying water is wet, so I will have to give the tip of the hat to the callers/tom/julie this time around! Best caller bits (not involving sassy pre teen twerps or regulars) in quite a while!

edit: how could I forget AP Mike? He nearly stole the show, I think my favorite single moment was mike doing his impression of himself
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on December 28, 2011, 10:23:47 AM
"The horny one"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on December 28, 2011, 11:55:44 AM
For some reason I quite like Skeevy. I am especially partial to how Mike keeps cracking up at his own jokes and how the entire shtick makes Tom's skin crawl.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on December 28, 2011, 11:56:54 AM
I wholeheartedly applaud the addition of Howie Mandel to the Hate Pit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 28, 2011, 12:09:49 PM
Between all the effort he was putting into his character's voice on 'Storage Wars Christmas', the creepy/funny Skeevy, and singlehandedly taking on and defeating the FINALLEVEL Twitter Gang, December has kind of been AP Mike's month.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on December 28, 2011, 01:35:21 PM
Was hoping that PFT would call in as Ice T and harrass APMike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on December 28, 2011, 01:36:08 PM
Tom dragging the needle between the songs on the mit hamine album. Brought tears to my eyes it was so funny. (My coworkers are looking at me funny now....)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 28, 2011, 02:03:17 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on December 28, 2011, 01:36:08 PM
Tom dragging the needle between the songs on the mit hamine album. Brought tears to my eyes it was so funny. (My coworkers are looking at me funny now....)
I smiled and winced simultaneously.

The Best Show does that to me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on December 28, 2011, 02:38:57 PM
I liked that the needle drags were longer than the song samples. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 28, 2011, 04:55:10 PM
I'm POed I missed The Klausner last night -- was driving all day in that pissing rain and was too pooped to tune in by the time I got home.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 28, 2011, 06:36:07 PM
I didn't think the Mit Hamine snippets were entirely terrible. The record scratches were funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 28, 2011, 07:10:51 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on December 28, 2011, 04:55:10 PM
I'm POed I missed The Klausner last night -- was driving all day in that pissing rain and was too pooped to tune in by the time I got home.
Rather scatological comment dere, Auntie!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on December 28, 2011, 09:09:07 PM
Quote from: fonpr on December 28, 2011, 07:10:51 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on December 28, 2011, 04:55:10 PM
I'm POed I missed The Klausner last night -- was driving all day in that pissing rain and was too pooped to tune in by the time I got home.
Rather scatological comment dere, Auntie!

She forgot "vomit"!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on December 28, 2011, 09:16:38 PM
I think I use the "shit" words way more than the "fuck" words.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on December 28, 2011, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on December 28, 2011, 09:16:38 PM
I think I use the "shit" words way more than the "fuck" words.
Where's Freud when you need him?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on December 28, 2011, 11:07:58 PM
Quote from: ChrissyinMN on December 28, 2011, 11:56:54 AM
I wholeheartedly applaud the addition of Howie Mandel to the Hate Pit.

Hopefully Mandel has a special section of the hate pit where total strangers just stand there and touch him for eternity...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bigoteetoe on December 29, 2011, 12:59:15 AM
i particularly enjoyed the Ice-T apologist's call. He almost had some good points, but was unhinged just enough
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on December 29, 2011, 11:33:59 AM
"Power is a very good lubricant." - Henry Kissinger
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: D.JGeorge on December 30, 2011, 02:32:52 AM
I loved Tom doing an unfair review of the mit hamine album was awesome
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Brandon0476 on December 30, 2011, 03:16:30 PM
Any time Tom and Julie get together is a delight. I wish the two of them were independently wealthy and a time manipulation machine so the two of them could do a show/podcast together every week.

I continue to be in awe of last week's call between Tom and Jon. Listening to Jon rattle through all these characters in one call, it struck me what an amazing body of work the two of them have crafted through the Best Show. That nearly every week these guys are able to write 30-45 mins of comedy, continuing to build on the world they created with such a wealth of great characters, it just blows me away. You've got to be some kind of dum-dum to not appreciate that.

I've only been listening to the show since late 2009. My first exposure was by PFT referring to the Gathering of the Juggalos bit he did with Tom through his twitter. I was immediately hooked and downloaded most recent podcast, the Aug 11, 2009 show, where Jon called in a Pete, the Newbridge Baseball legend. I remember listening to Jon and Tom and having no clue what was going on, but loving every minute (the Mr. Pac-Man machine; that still kills me).

It's maddening how, beyond the comedian/musician circles, how few people know about the Best Show. They are missing out on something special. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to call in and talk to Tom a few weeks ago, to be a tiny part of something that has brought me so much laughter. Thanks Tom and Jon!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Austin From Chicago on December 30, 2011, 10:10:19 PM
"Pant joy."

This was a show I'd play for Best Show newbies. It was incredible. Tom's Sandusky imitation sent me into pull-over-the-car-and-laugh-it-out mode. The part about feeding Dogmo human blood was almost too much to bear.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: hardweek on December 30, 2011, 11:31:48 PM
Quote from: Kormod on December 27, 2011, 11:54:24 AM
I could see the Tea Party dudes hogging that machine like a mofo.
Yeah, I totally could too.
(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2011/09/20/1226141/675343-110920-the-tea-party.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on December 31, 2011, 12:30:12 AM
I loved the Fred MacMurray chat, ''Okie Dokie'' and John H Benjamin ''from bed''. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on December 31, 2011, 10:59:58 AM
Quote from: Brandon0476 on December 30, 2011, 03:16:30 PM
Any time Tom and Julie get together is a delight.

We need another edition of "The Julie Show"...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 01, 2012, 07:18:44 AM
I thought the irony of the Aerospace comments and then Tom and Jen knowing nothing about the Singapore caning was pretty funny. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on January 01, 2012, 11:11:26 AM
Quote from: Dollar Menu Dickens on January 01, 2012, 07:18:44 AM
I thought the irony of the Aerospace comments and then Tom and Jen knowing nothing about the Singapore caning was pretty funny.

I would respectfully say that the guy who got caned in Singapore might be a little less famous than Aerosmith. But that's just how it is in my world - maybe the caning kid is a superstar in your neck of the woods.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on January 01, 2012, 02:01:19 PM
That caning kid's giving people hope.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on January 01, 2012, 02:04:33 PM
To be fair, the caning guy was included in a Weird Al parody of a Crash Test Dummies song. I honestly don't know something more famous than that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BleephouseRat on January 01, 2012, 09:23:46 PM
"I've burned all my pizza bridges. I can't even get a slice in Pizzabridge."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ted_ on January 01, 2012, 10:53:48 PM
Quote from: Austin From Chicago on December 30, 2011, 10:10:19 PM
"Pant joy."

Yes. This was a gem.

Also, Tom more or less giving a "Hook 'em Horns" to the caller from College Station was, for me, delightful.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on January 02, 2012, 09:58:43 AM
I lived in College Station as a child and most of my family went to A&M, so I also got a kick out of that whole call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 02, 2012, 01:00:26 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on January 01, 2012, 02:01:19 PM
That caning kid's giving people hope.

A+
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 03, 2012, 09:53:16 AM
"Skeeving"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YuriDedman on January 04, 2012, 12:03:29 AM
John McCain, on the floor of the senate, handing it off to his friend, AP Mike, who sounds exactly the same.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on January 04, 2012, 12:57:13 AM
"and you do what they told'ja"... the whole MC5/RATM thing had me in laughing pain.

Worst moment was Zach-mond still being a jerk, which wasn't that bad, because it was totally unsurprising.

Also, it's great to hear Tom sound happier than I've heard him in a while, even in the face of adversity and reflecting on not-so-great real-life stuff.  I noticed this in November, and Tom's become more radiant than ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 04, 2012, 01:38:38 AM
BAH-DUM! BUMBUMBUM! BUM-BAD-DUH! I hope Tom's RATM fascination lasts a couple of weeks.

Also good: No concert reports & no "so-and-so is a nice guy" reports. Mike screened like a champ.

2012 starts off with a big W.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on January 04, 2012, 04:12:02 AM
The invocation was great. I just hope that it was FCC compliant.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on January 04, 2012, 06:28:08 AM
Dolly Parton and Aleister Crowley: together at last.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 04, 2012, 10:03:34 AM
I heard the final 30 minutes last night in the car and am catching the rest now. This might be the fastest moving show ever.

I loved the 9-year-old D&D kid so much.

I also learned that I have actually heard an ELP song.

Here's a link to the movie Tom talked about. It sounds AWESOME and very much like Outrage, which is one of my favorite movies in the teen violence genre. http://www.vice.com/read/over-the-edge-134-v16n9 (http://www.vice.com/read/over-the-edge-134-v16n9)

Also, I realized I have heard an ELP song with Carnival. I only know it since it was the promo music a looong time ago for CBS' March Madness previews. They used "We Got The Beat" once which shockingly worked well and was AWESOME. I kind of think that might be a great song.

If I called in last night, I would have suggested Joy Division's "No Love Lost." I was always trying to come up with a theme song for the comedy show I hosted for a while and that was going to be it but I never actually used it. But that song RULES.

joy division 'no love lost' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUr8wj3nG9c#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 04, 2012, 10:17:42 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 04, 2012, 10:03:34 AM
I heard the final 30 minutes last night in the car and am catching the rest now. This might be the fastest moving show ever.

I loved the 9-year-old D&D kid so much.

I also learned that I have actually heard an ELP song.

Here's a link to the movie Tom talked about. It sounds AWESOME and very much like Outrage, which is one of my favorite movies in the teen violence genre. http://www.vice.com/read/over-the-edge-134-v16n9 (http://www.vice.com/read/over-the-edge-134-v16n9)

Also, I realized I have heard an ELP song with Carnival. I only know it since it was the promo music a looong time ago for CBS' March Madness previews. They used "We Got The Beat" once which shockingly worked well and was AWESOME. I kind of think that might be a great song.

If I called in last night, I would have suggested Joy Division's "No Love Lost." I was always trying to come up with a theme song for the comedy show I hosted for a while and that was going to be it but I never actually used it. But that song RULES.

joy division 'no love lost' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUr8wj3nG9c#)

Tom's rant about message board stuff and having a creative outlet is really honest and spot-on.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on January 04, 2012, 10:42:27 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 04, 2012, 10:03:34 AM
I heard the final 30 minutes last night in the car and am catching the rest now. This might be the fastest moving show ever.

I loved the 9-year-old D&D kid so much.

I also learned that I have actually heard an ELP song.

Here's a link to the movie Tom talked about. It sounds AWESOME and very much like Outrage, which is one of my favorite movies in the teen violence genre. http://www.vice.com/read/over-the-edge-134-v16n9 (http://www.vice.com/read/over-the-edge-134-v16n9)

Also, I realized I have heard an ELP song with Carnival. I only know it since it was the promo music a looong time ago for CBS' March Madness previews. They used "We Got The Beat" once which shockingly worked well and was AWESOME. I kind of think that might be a great song.

If I called in last night, I would have suggested Joy Division's "No Love Lost." I was always trying to come up with a theme song for the comedy show I hosted for a while and that was going to be it but I never actually used it. But that song RULES.

joy division 'no love lost' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUr8wj3nG9c#)

See I was thinking Dead Souls by Joy Division. It's upbeat and it has the line "They keep calling me".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 04, 2012, 10:43:20 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 04, 2012, 10:17:42 AM
Tom's rant about message board stuff and having a creative outlet is really honest and spot-on.

I agree, except that I wouldn't call it a "rant." What made it so great in my opinion was the fact that it was totally level-headed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on January 04, 2012, 11:24:06 AM
Best moment: Tom's "I've had enough of you" to antihistamine.  It had the perfect tone of contempt and resignation.  I hope that means a life ban to along with his banishment from the boards.  Given the chance to start afresh, to "cool out", he again comes on with his narcissistic self-promotion for whatever that video he's (been) pushing as part of the Enthusiasm rewards project no less- the gall!  The disregard to the quality of the show, I tells ya!  He adds nothing but his annoyance to the show.  As Trump would say..."He's a disaster."

Worst moment: Spike on the phone and NOT in the studio.  Let's make that happen in '12.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on January 04, 2012, 11:34:42 AM
I counted at least 4 callers trying to sing along with/over Tom last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on January 04, 2012, 11:35:27 AM
Vance responding to hearing Tom say "advance."

And the RATM stuff. Everytime Tom went "witcha-witcha."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 04, 2012, 11:37:37 AM
Going from the thoughtful and introspective bit about the message boards to the demon-summoning invocation really killed me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on January 04, 2012, 12:06:46 PM
Yes to the multiple sing-alongs/overs! Hilarious.

I'm really glad Tom laid it out on the table last night. I feel the need to share. Been listening to TBS since 2001. Found it by accident, waiting in the car at JFK in the dead of winter and belly-laughing at this wild show. I've been confused as to why Tom has been getting all this strange vitriol by people. After listening to Tom share last night, perhaps part of it comes down to people being insecure and jealous/envious, which are rough emotions to deal with when projected at you. The show started grass-roots and under-the-radar, and now obviously some people can't handle it becoming what it is today, which is weird.

Not to get all self-righteous and maudlin, but keep it up Tom and Mike. You guys are genuine. The show is the best, and you've also turned a whole lot of people onto some great rock.

Prog on 2012.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 04, 2012, 03:48:33 PM
I love that Ted Leo is such a spaz for Adam & the Ants; Dog Eat Dog is an inspired choice for a new Get Pumped song. Might be too much of an oddball song to hear once a week, tho.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 04, 2012, 06:50:17 PM
Best: Spike attempting to Spikify the names of all the Republican contenders.

Spike seemed a little more coherent and focused than usual. Maybe the time away from the show, and/or the lack of soap operas to watch has been good for him.

Is "The Chew" really an actual show on television? That's the dumbest name I've ever heard.

Worst: The guy who suggested Nu Shooz and Swing Out Sister as theme song contenders.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on January 04, 2012, 07:15:35 PM
Tom's story about what AP Mike said in regards to Former Call Screener Dave's tires getting slashed - "I wonder how that could have happened"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on January 04, 2012, 11:50:48 PM
i didn't want to start a new thread to post this but when tom kept saying about asking for new songs to get everyone fired up, this is the first thing that came to mind

Funky Green Dogs - Fired Up (extended club dance mix) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiB2gsFl8NM#)

just me?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: HaroldBlvd on January 05, 2012, 12:13:10 AM
I didn't get to hear the rest of show after I called in. Is my nomination for "I Got A Right" still alive for this year's theme song?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on January 05, 2012, 06:31:29 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Shadows on January 04, 2012, 06:50:17 PM
Is "The Chew" really an actual show on television?

It sure is (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRIgxyJmSao#ws). (http://shutupweirdo.com/post/10638710169/chew-on-this-spike)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on January 05, 2012, 01:32:53 PM
Tommy Schrapnel's a pretty good nickname for the Kid.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on January 05, 2012, 02:50:45 PM
relistening to the show at work: has anyone noticed Tom's Zack de la Roche could double as an Adam Sandler impression, ala Sen. McCain and AP Mike?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lastplaneout on January 05, 2012, 05:25:53 PM
The Karn Evil 9 bit was great! I loved the fact that Tom was able to hum the entire instrumental keyboard part from memory. Any normal person would have said something like, "Welcome back my friends... blah, blah, blah...", but Tom went with the Keith Emerson keyboard interlude instead.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bigoteetoe on January 05, 2012, 06:09:32 PM
When Tom was talking about how he didn't like the bleeped version of Kick Out The Jam, I immediately thought of this song that is heavily beeped. I think the beeping makes this song significantly better than the original.

Too $hort - Ain't Nothin' But A Word To Me (feat. Ice Cube) (Clean Version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l30OjHwFvQ#)

The quantity of beeping is hilarious. Reminiscent of the Censored Sesame Street Count "I Like to Beep"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on January 06, 2012, 04:24:06 PM
Really hoping that RATM karaoke becomes a regular feature.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 07, 2012, 08:22:48 AM
Even though my call kind of a bust, I do think "No Time" by The Saints would work. The guitar riff is a scorcher and the "Got no time for messing around" hook speaks for itself:

The Saints - No Time (7") (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSVGZRi4iO0#)

I don't know why the only version on youtube is from a super-noisy single, but you can still hear the song.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 07, 2012, 10:27:49 AM
Come on, people, the new theme HAS TO be prog. I nominate Supper's Ready, by Genesis. If not that, Free Hand, by Gentle Giant.

Genesis - Supper's Ready (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kORf_0uVTw#ws)

Gentle Giant BBC 1978 - Free Hand (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMrYSTzqFI8#)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry in Ireland on January 07, 2012, 11:34:53 AM
Sleater-Kinney - Entertain (OFFICIAL VIDEO) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbxRu7fwR24&ob=av2e#)

Personally I would listen to this song every day for the rest of my life, never mind once a week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 07, 2012, 03:01:19 PM
Game over, people. Prog AND perfectly show related.

Osibisa - Chooboi (Heave Ho) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8uVzL-N5aM#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on January 07, 2012, 08:00:41 PM
Quote from: Barry in Ireland on January 07, 2012, 11:34:53 AM
Sleater-Kinney - Entertain (OFFICIAL VIDEO) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbxRu7fwR24&ob=av2e#)

Personally I would listen to this song every day for the rest of my life, never mind once a week.

That whole album is a power house.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 07, 2012, 10:43:19 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 07, 2012, 10:27:49 AM
Come on, people, the new theme HAS TO be prog ...

I think that'll have to be for Vance's own show, which I predict is going to happen sooner rather than later.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RemyLBO on January 07, 2012, 11:55:09 PM
I would be very excited to hear a Vance only show.... He's so earnest!


But Tom's Rage Against The Machine stuff was so good,

Also the D&D kid naming his character, Dogmo. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 08, 2012, 07:13:19 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Shadows on January 07, 2012, 10:43:19 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 07, 2012, 10:27:49 AM
Come on, people, the new theme HAS TO be prog ...

I think that'll have to be for Vance's own show, which I predict is going to happen sooner rather than later.

Can Vance talk for 150 minutes? I think 10's about his limit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on January 08, 2012, 07:59:50 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 08, 2012, 07:13:19 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Shadows on January 07, 2012, 10:43:19 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 07, 2012, 10:27:49 AM
Come on, people, the new theme HAS TO be prog ...

I think that'll have to be for Vance's own show, which I predict is going to happen sooner rather than later.

Can Vance talk for 150 minutes? I think 10's about his limit.

He would probably play more music than talk.

"Prog Studies on WFMU with Vance the Puppet". It could even be handed in as a pre-taped show and maybe work as a podcast-only show akin to Coffee 2 Go (http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/CG).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on January 08, 2012, 09:35:14 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 07, 2012, 10:27:49 AM
If not that, Free Hand, by Gentle Giant.

Gentle Giant BBC 1978 - Free Hand (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMrYSTzqFI8#)

Oozing coolness to the max.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 08, 2012, 09:37:59 AM
Toms pop culture prowess has been letting me down lately this week he thought Bulls on Parade was on Rage Against the Machines first album.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on January 08, 2012, 10:18:05 AM
Quote from: Dollar Menu Dickens on January 08, 2012, 09:37:59 AM
Toms culture prowess has been letting me down lately this week he thought Bulls on Parade was on Rage Against the Machines first album.

But his noting that they have the whole anti-capitalist stance whilst being on Sony Music was well observed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 08, 2012, 10:19:23 AM
Quote from: CSW on January 08, 2012, 10:18:05 AM
Quote from: Dollar Menu Dickens on January 08, 2012, 09:37:59 AM
Toms culture prowess has been letting me down lately this week he thought Bulls on Parade was on Rage Against the Machines first album.

But his noting that they have the whole anti-capitalist stance whilst being on Sony Music was well observed.


Yes, classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on January 08, 2012, 10:57:38 AM
Quote from: CSW on January 08, 2012, 10:18:05 AM

But his noting that they have the whole anti-capitalist stance whilst being on Sony Music was well observed.
It's been said a true capitalist will sell you the rope you use to hang him with.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 09, 2012, 10:24:56 AM
I'm starting to think that the best recommendation so far was the caller who suggested "Hello There" by Cheap Trick. It's short and it gets one fired up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on January 09, 2012, 11:33:57 AM
I think I'm in favor of the Style Council song. It has a nice controlled upbeatness that doesn't over do it or hypes you up too much, but still puts you in the mood.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 09, 2012, 11:42:34 AM
Rage Against The Machine covering Street Fighting Man might be the absolute worst song I've ever heard in my life.

Rage Against the Machine Street fighting man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQmzaQhZjfE&feature=related#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on January 09, 2012, 12:04:07 PM
That's a series of questionable decisions, sure enough.  How did he choose that particular vocal cadence, for example?

However, brokeNCYDE is still the worst thing I've ever come across.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on January 09, 2012, 07:57:35 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 09, 2012, 11:42:34 AM
Rage Against The Machine covering Street Fighting Man might be the absolute worst song I've ever heard in my life.

Rage Against the Machine Street fighting man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQmzaQhZjfE&feature=related#)

My life was better before I knew this existed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on January 09, 2012, 10:06:35 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on January 09, 2012, 12:04:07 PM
However, brokeNCYDE is still the worst thing I've ever come across.

Hit the nail on the head. I always feel ashamed about that band because as a younger man with less refined taste, I partook in some terrible screamo so I feel like I contributed in some small way to a genre that eventually spat out a band as awful as brokencyde.

My head is heavy with shame.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on January 09, 2012, 10:47:22 PM
Quote from: wood and iron on January 09, 2012, 10:06:35 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on January 09, 2012, 12:04:07 PM
However, brokeNCYDE is still the worst thing I've ever come across.

Hit the nail on the head. I always feel ashamed about that band because as a younger man with less refined taste, I partook in some terrible screamo so I feel like I contributed in some small way to a genre that eventually spat out a band as awful as brokencyde.

My head is heavy with shame.


Chin up, sir!  We all have such things in our repertoires.  Shame properly belongs with those who never move on or who try to deny their past.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Colin on January 10, 2012, 08:14:55 AM
Quote from: wood and iron on January 09, 2012, 10:06:35 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on January 09, 2012, 12:04:07 PM
However, brokeNCYDE is still the worst thing I've ever come across.

Hit the nail on the head. I always feel ashamed about that band because as a younger man with less refined taste, I partook in some terrible screamo so I feel like I contributed in some small way to a genre that eventually spat out a band as awful as brokencyde.

My head is heavy with shame.

My son, you have no idea...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on January 10, 2012, 11:56:26 AM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on January 09, 2012, 07:57:35 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 09, 2012, 11:42:34 AM
Rage Against The Machine covering Street Fighting Man might be the absolute worst song I've ever heard in my life.

Rage Against the Machine Street fighting man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQmzaQhZjfE&feature=related#)

My life was better before I knew this existed.

worse than their cover of "Maggies Farm?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Vance NOT the puppet on January 10, 2012, 03:31:59 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 07, 2012, 03:01:19 PM
Game over, people. Prog AND perfectly show related.

Osibisa - Chooboi (Heave Ho)

I wonder if Osibisa counts as Prog just because Roger Dean did the cover art and logo for Wcyaya and people often mistake it for a foreign "Yes" bootleg? I would have to say World or Afro-Pop if they need to be labeled...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 10, 2012, 03:38:35 PM
Quote from: Vance NOT the puppet on January 10, 2012, 03:31:59 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 07, 2012, 03:01:19 PM
Game over, people. Prog AND perfectly show related.

Osibisa - Chooboi (Heave Ho)

I wonder if Osibisa counts as Prog just because Roger Dean did the cover art and logo for Wcyaya and people often mistake it for a foreign "Yes" bootleg? I would have to say World or Afro-Pop if they need to be labeled...
For me, when I was 14, it was prog. So it always will be.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Vance NOT the puppet on January 10, 2012, 03:49:01 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 07, 2012, 10:27:49 AM
Free Hand, by Gentle Giant.

Myself and my puppet name-brother would certainly like some GG... not that Allin character... but I'd opt for something like this: Prologue from Three Friends... just amazing the further it goes!

Gentle Giant - Prologue (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT51ExRCsIQ#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Vance NOT the puppet on January 10, 2012, 04:04:22 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 10, 2012, 03:38:35 PM
For me, when I was 14, it was prog. So it always will be.

With all respect, and I'm certainly impressed that you were listening to them at 14, I don't think a mash-up of familiar Prog elements presented in some unfamiliar setting, i.e. Afro-Pop, translates into Prog... but, what do I know? I still insist that Joe Jackson is New Wave.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on January 10, 2012, 06:39:17 PM
Quote from: Key Loser on January 10, 2012, 11:56:26 AM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on January 09, 2012, 07:57:35 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 09, 2012, 11:42:34 AM
Rage Against The Machine covering Street Fighting Man might be the absolute worst song I've ever heard in my life.

Rage Against the Machine Street fighting man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQmzaQhZjfE&feature=related#)

My life was better before I knew this existed.

worse than their cover of "Maggies Farm?"

Oh dear god...did they do an entire album of terrible covers?  I made it through about 30 seconds of the Maggie's Farm cover before I bailed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 10, 2012, 06:54:46 PM
Quote from: Vance NOT the puppet on January 10, 2012, 04:04:22 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 10, 2012, 03:38:35 PM
For me, when I was 14, it was prog. So it always will be.

With all respect, and I'm certainly impressed that you were listening to them at 14, I don't think a mash-up of familiar Prog elements presented in some unfamiliar setting, i.e. Afro-Pop, translates into Prog... but, what do I know? I still insist that Joe Jackson is New Wave.

I wasn't very musically sophisticated at age 14, but it had very long songs with sophisticated rhythm structures, with occasional beats added or dropped from the meter for herky-jerky effect. I mean, I guess I still think Santana's Caravanserai, and Welcome, and Santana and McLaughlin's Love Devotion and Surrender are prog, though they are probably more at some junction of jazz and rock, but it felt like prog to me. But I have a pretty broad reach. Come on up here and give Davey a hug!


http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=2434 (http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=2434)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 10, 2012, 06:57:40 PM
Hey, how about the original studio version of King Crimson's Red? You could even skip ahead to the 28 second mark for brevity

King Crimson - Red [Full Album] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V27NIYIkxUI#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 10, 2012, 06:59:34 PM
I mean, like this guy says in the comments: "King Crimson najważniejszy zespół po Pink Floyd w historii muzyki rockowej,a ten album potwierdza klasę tego zespołu ,najlepsza płyta grupy Roberta Frippa."
Title: Re: Osibisa; Prog?
Post by: Vance NOT the puppet on January 11, 2012, 12:44:00 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 10, 2012, 06:54:46 PM
I wasn't very musically sophisticated at age 14, but it had very long songs with sophisticated rhythm structures, with occasional beats added or dropped from the meter for herky-jerky effect. I mean, I guess I still think Santana's Caravanserai, and Welcome, and Santana and McLaughlin's Love Devotion and Surrender are prog, though they are probably more at some junction of jazz and rock, but it felt like prog to me. But I have a pretty broad reach. Come on up here and give Davey a hug!


http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=2434 (http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=2434)

Well played, sir... this is certainly great fodder for a future lecture from my puppet name-brother.

Also, I'm somewhat out of the loop on the current argument status, but a friend and avid listener tells me there is much dispute over the matter of Pink Floyd; Prog? I would rather liberally opt "yes" they are. Not by a strictest definition of complex melodies etc. but certainly for their inarguable ability to craft innovative and experimental sounds into song.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on January 11, 2012, 01:03:53 AM
You're killing me with the prog, Dave. We get it. You had horrible taste in music as a kid. Do I have to start posting Kiss songs to illustrate that I suffered from the same malady?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 11, 2012, 07:20:36 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on January 11, 2012, 01:03:53 AM
You're killing me with the prog, Dave. We get it. You had horrible taste in music as a kid. Do I have to start posting Kiss songs to illustrate that I suffered from the same malady?

I haven't even started on Renaissance and Pentangle
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on January 11, 2012, 07:52:25 AM
I'm on board with Bruce Springsteen as theme song provider.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on January 11, 2012, 09:20:10 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on January 11, 2012, 01:03:53 AM
Do I have to start posting Kiss songs to illustrate that I suffered from the same malady?


Let's get started with this.


Source material available here:  http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,5419.0.html (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,5419.0.html)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 11, 2012, 09:48:19 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on January 11, 2012, 09:20:10 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on January 11, 2012, 01:03:53 AM
Do I have to start posting Kiss songs to illustrate that I suffered from the same malady?


Let's get started with this.


Source material available here:  http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,5419.0.html (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,5419.0.html)

There is always another path

Lionel Richie - Hello (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDZcqBgCS74#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on January 11, 2012, 10:10:12 AM
"He's a squirrel"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on January 11, 2012, 11:12:00 AM
That's a great song, Dave. And the pervy video is just icing on the cake.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on January 11, 2012, 11:42:14 AM
Greggulator is to Wally Wackiman as Marc Maron is to Michael Ian Black
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Uncle Evan on January 11, 2012, 12:47:37 PM
Total Flameout - Me
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 11, 2012, 12:49:59 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on January 11, 2012, 11:12:00 AM
That's a great song, Dave. And the pervy video is just icing on the cake.

I will never hear "Hello, is it me you're looking?" again without thinking of you and Tom
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on January 11, 2012, 02:16:04 PM
I was watching Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off and they kept referring to Lou Diamond Phillips as LDP.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on January 11, 2012, 06:53:53 PM
This show was a pretty strong case for disconnecting the phones entirely:

- The incessant beard thing.
- The misguided song recommendations.
- Wally eating up time like a langolier.


I'd love to hear an episode without callers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: D.JGeorge on January 11, 2012, 07:44:17 PM
Would you look at that, greggulator gave me a mention on the show...wasn't expecting that...thanks tho! Was hoping we'd more from chris but solid show all around.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on January 11, 2012, 08:38:48 PM
The revelation that Vance lives in an apartment with a couple of dudes, one of which happens to be a squirrel named "George"(I think?).


also some caller: "good one tom."

Tom "who are you, the joke judge? Heave ho!"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ojingeo on January 12, 2012, 07:06:23 AM
Quote from: vert on January 11, 2012, 08:38:48 PM
The revelation that Vance lives in an apartment with a couple of dudes, one of which happens to be a squirrel named "George"(I think?).


also some caller: "good one tom."

Tom "who are you, the joke judge? Heave ho!"

GARY. Show some respect.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 12, 2012, 09:21:12 AM
Quote from: thom on January 11, 2012, 06:53:53 PM
This show was a pretty strong case for disconnecting the phones entirely:

- The incessant beard thing.
- The misguided song recommendations.
- Wally eating up time like a langolier.


I'd love to hear an episode without callers.

How would that work, though? That's a lot of time to fill if there's nobody to bounce things off. Multiple in-studio guests? A group of local 'supercallers' gather in the studio? Clip show?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on January 12, 2012, 09:42:23 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on January 12, 2012, 09:21:12 AM
Quote from: thom on January 11, 2012, 06:53:53 PM
This show was a pretty strong case for disconnecting the phones entirely:

- The incessant beard thing.
- The misguided song recommendations.
- Wally eating up time like a langolier.


I'd love to hear an episode without callers.

How would that work, though? That's a lot of time to fill if there's nobody to bounce things off. Multiple in-studio guests? A group of local 'supercallers' gather in the studio? Clip show?

The call-in factor is what I think makes this show and most other WFMU callin shows better than most podcasts. I love how the shows have the ability to segway from a monologue that might be losing momentum by simply saying "OK let's go to the phones."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 12, 2012, 10:27:36 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on January 12, 2012, 09:21:12 AM
Quote from: thom on January 11, 2012, 06:53:53 PM
This show was a pretty strong case for disconnecting the phones entirely:

- The incessant beard thing.
- The misguided song recommendations.
- Wally eating up time like a langolier.


I'd love to hear an episode without callers.

How would that work, though? That's a lot of time to fill if there's nobody to bounce things off. Multiple in-studio guests? A group of local 'supercallers' gather in the studio? Clip show?

Show some respect! There ARE no local supercallers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 12, 2012, 10:28:53 AM
Evidence

http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,1690.msg21720.html#msg21720 (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,1690.msg21720.html#msg21720)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on January 12, 2012, 11:00:46 AM
my favorite moment: tied between "Are you a Styx fan?" "No, are you?" "No" and Antihistamine dude getting cut off in mid-whine after Greggulator's non-plussed dismissal of him.  I hope that is the final word on the Best Show for that man-child.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on January 12, 2012, 11:36:35 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on January 12, 2012, 09:42:23 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on January 12, 2012, 09:21:12 AM
Quote from: thom on January 11, 2012, 06:53:53 PM
This show was a pretty strong case for disconnecting the phones entirely:

- The incessant beard thing.
- The misguided song recommendations.
- Wally eating up time like a langolier.


I'd love to hear an episode without callers.

How would that work, though? That's a lot of time to fill if there's nobody to bounce things off. Multiple in-studio guests? A group of local 'supercallers' gather in the studio? Clip show?

The call-in factor is what I think makes this show and most other WFMU callin shows better than most podcasts. I love how the shows have the ability to segway from a monologue that might be losing momentum by simply saying "OK let's go to the phones."

I don't want The Best Show to stop taking calls altogether. Then it would sound just like any other podcast out there. But I WOULD like to hear just one episode without any phone calls. Or a limit. Exactly ten calls. Something like that.
More and more people seem to be calling in just to be on the air, just to be heard. That needs to change somehow. The regular caller ban was a great thing. Now a lame caller ban might be necessary.

Or just bring back the "Wise Up" singalong. That 110% justifies lame calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on January 12, 2012, 11:49:10 AM
There is a differences between lame and bad calls. Lame calls are the ones about seeing one of Tom's friends and thinking Tom needs to know about it. Bad calls are just pointless, dumb, off topic callers and the can be GREAT. Between 01 and about 04 there were tons of great bad calls, calls that were made by people who didn't get the show and were straight up mad sometimes, not know who they were talking to and who was listening. Now it seems like everyone who calls know so much about the show and is either trying to kiss up to Tom or do a routine, being well aware of their huge audience.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 12, 2012, 12:17:30 PM
1) How do you know if a call will be lame/bad ahead of the game?

2) Some of the best moments of the show come when Tom cuts into bad/lame callers. It's radio gold.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JuiceOne on January 12, 2012, 01:10:18 PM
I'm sure it's been covered, but my favourite, favourite recent bad call was when Tom was adamantly telling the guy who was friends with pete seeger's family that bob seeger was his son while citing a fictitious tweet as evidence.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on January 12, 2012, 03:08:24 PM
I hope Tom instantly Heave Ho's the next guy who asks if he earned his beard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: samir on January 12, 2012, 03:26:47 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 12, 2012, 10:28:53 AM
Evidence

http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,1690.msg21720.html#msg21720 (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,1690.msg21720.html#msg21720)

Dave, my own over-inflated sense of self-importance would prefer it if you used THIS link:
http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,1690.msg141820.html#msg141820 (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,1690.msg141820.html#msg141820)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on January 12, 2012, 03:37:41 PM
Quote from: thom on January 11, 2012, 06:53:53 PM
I'd love to hear an episode without callers.

You want this show then: http://worthit.wfmu.org (http://worthit.wfmu.org)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 12, 2012, 04:50:12 PM
Quote from: samir on January 12, 2012, 03:26:47 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 12, 2012, 10:28:53 AM
Evidence

http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,1690.msg21720.html#msg21720 (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,1690.msg21720.html#msg21720)

Dave, my own over-inflated sense of self-importance would prefer it if you used THIS link:
http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,1690.msg141820.html#msg141820 (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,1690.msg141820.html#msg141820)

My sincere apologies, Samir. Of course you are one of us, one of us, one of us, one of us.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on January 12, 2012, 06:34:24 PM
Hilarious visual on The Doors talking behind Morrison's back after he waddled into the iso booth to record 'L.A.Woman'....'what happened to Jim? He got soooo fat.'

Thought there would be a little more blood in the Greggulator/Mit Hamine smackdown?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on January 12, 2012, 08:01:46 PM
Mr. Pervison just called to express his displeasure, Dave. He's also my nominee for Caller of the Year.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on January 13, 2012, 08:45:04 AM
I think if you are insecure enough to ask a radio personality what to do about your facial hair then you have clearly not earned your beard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike a on January 13, 2012, 09:43:10 AM
"You're only booing because you know how rich my father is!" = an absolute genius heckle.  Especially at a Philly bar in front of frat boys.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 13, 2012, 10:07:04 AM
Quote from: mike a on January 13, 2012, 09:43:10 AM
"You're only booing because you know how rich my father is!" = an absolute genius heckle.  Especially at a Philly bar in front of frat boys.

Thanks so much! That's one of the proudest moments of my life.

We didn't really touch on the aftermath of what happened, especially since there's a curse word involved. But the whole bar started chanting "ASSSHOOLLLE" at me. I kept egging them on (cupping my hand to my ear, doing the Hulk Hogan flex pose) in order because I thought I was going to get beat up no matter what I did so I figured I might as well run with it. Somehow, and I have no idea how, no one physically confronted me.

At the same time, our friends were trying to convince my wife to come to my aid and she wanted absolutely nothing to do with this unfolding scenario, although afterwards she thought it was pretty great.

There's a karaoke night periodically at The Trocadero which is a lot more suitable to FOT types. It's a Gong Show format so booing is encouraged. If the boos are loud enough, a man dressed as Skeletor will gong you and you have to leave the stage. I did "Under Pressure" and got booed off so I dropped that line and the guy dressed as Skeletor completely lost it.

Later on in the evening, I returned for my next song. I started by ranting about my family's wealth and power. And then I said, "This song's going out to my most beloved uncle DICK CHENEY! JUST WHAT I NEEDED" and then I sang The Cars classic and was gonged about five seconds into the song.

I was being really heckled when I did that because, despite the crowd being more hipster-y and filled with people I assumed would get it, they actually DID think my uncle was Dick Cheney. They seriously hated me just as much as the people at the original bar.

But these meatheads who are the exact type of people who would be at the frat guy bar loved it and bought me and my friends drinks.

I have a gift of being a heel at karaoke. I can't tell you how great a feeling it is to really rile up a group of people at something as innocent as karaoke.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lastplaneout on January 13, 2012, 10:56:36 AM
Did the Greggulator make a Piebald reference in there? Because holy crap, that's awesome!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on January 13, 2012, 03:10:59 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on January 11, 2012, 11:42:14 AM
Greggulator is to Wally Wackiman as Marc Maron is to Michael Ian Black

Sadly - and I LOVE Wally - my comparison would be to David Letterman and Regis Philbin.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on January 15, 2012, 08:06:01 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 13, 2012, 10:07:04 AM
Quote from: mike a on January 13, 2012, 09:43:10 AM
"You're only booing because you know how rich my father is!" = an absolute genius heckle.  Especially at a Philly bar in front of frat boys.

Thanks so much! That's one of the proudest moments of my life.

We didn't really touch on the aftermath of what happened, especially since there's a curse word involved. But the whole bar started chanting "ASSSHOOLLLE" at me. I kept egging them on (cupping my hand to my ear, doing the Hulk Hogan flex pose) in order because I thought I was going to get beat up no matter what I did so I figured I might as well run with it. Somehow, and I have no idea how, no one physically confronted me.

At the same time, our friends were trying to convince my wife to come to my aid and she wanted absolutely nothing to do with this unfolding scenario, although afterwards she thought it was pretty great.

There's a karaoke night periodically at The Trocadero which is a lot more suitable to FOT types. It's a Gong Show format so booing is encouraged. If the boos are loud enough, a man dressed as Skeletor will gong you and you have to leave the stage. I did "Under Pressure" and got booed off so I dropped that line and the guy dressed as Skeletor completely lost it.

Later on in the evening, I returned for my next song. I started by ranting about my family's wealth and power. And then I said, "This song's going out to my most beloved uncle DICK CHENEY! JUST WHAT I NEEDED" and then I sang The Cars classic and was gonged about five seconds into the song.

I was being really heckled when I did that because, despite the crowd being more hipster-y and filled with people I assumed would get it, they actually DID think my uncle was Dick Cheney. They seriously hated me just as much as the people at the original bar.

But these meatheads who are the exact type of people who would be at the frat guy bar loved it and bought me and my friends drinks.

I have a gift of being a heel at karaoke. I can't tell you how great a feeling it is to really rile up a group of people at something as innocent as karaoke.

I think it is bred into every wrestling fan  that if they are given a microphone in front of a group of strangers they will almost certainly heel it up. The temptation is just too great. It's ylour one chance to be Ric Flair and you're gonna take it.

If Ted DiBiase Jr. had come up with the "You're only booing me because you know how rich my father is" line he would still be a heel and probably would have gotten a run with the IC title at least.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on January 16, 2012, 12:18:55 AM
Prog band Gentle Giant was also mentioned by Todd Billups/Phillips in the very first best show!  It's amazing how things come full circle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 16, 2012, 02:15:04 PM
Best: The observation that on later Doors albums, Jim Morrison's voice actually sounds fat; Greggulator's karaoke story and the one-sided beatdown administered to that Shit Hamine wanker.  Worst: Wally Wackiman, who should probably turn to professional help at this point rather than seeking therapy from Tom.  It isn't his voice that's slipping, it's his I'm-such-a-nice-guy, let's-all-get-along persona, revealing a molten core of roiling anger issues that makes Oscar the Grouch look like a Zen master.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pregnant Pause on January 16, 2012, 03:17:21 PM
Greggulator, I too have been booed off the stage at MacGillan's karaoke, I only wish I had a line as perfect as yours.  I think MacGillan's is summed up perfectly by the fact that it's down an alley with nothing but the backs of other bars/restaurants, so you have to walk by about 15 dumpsters to get into the place. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: highwindows on January 16, 2012, 06:59:11 PM
Naked 2: Port of Call Bayonne

Maybe this isn't worth its own post, but the intersection of the Best Show, AP Mike lore, and Mike Leigh's 1993 masterwork Naked is too relevant to my interests for me not to post about it. I missed the live show last week and  was listening the podcast while riding the subway when I heard this part. I totally lost it and yelled, "Oh my god!"

I feel Vance should play Brian, the security guard. Skeevy can be Jeremy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on January 16, 2012, 09:05:53 PM
Quote from: AllSussedOut on January 13, 2012, 03:10:59 PM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on January 11, 2012, 11:42:14 AM
Greggulator is to Wally Wackiman as Marc Maron is to Michael Ian Black

Sadly - and I LOVE Wally - my comparison would be to David Letterman and Regis Philbin.

I still don't quite get either of these analogies, but I think I would not like them if I did.  Also, what's wrong with wanting to get along?  People complain and claim (falsely) that Wally was starting fights with everybody, and now there are complaints that he wants to get along?  The guy can't seem to win, and I'm not sure why.  He is just the same fun-loving puppet he's always been, but things have been twisted and contorted into ways that focus on nitpicking and negativity.  We both just want to entertain, make people laugh and make people happy.  Wally is not calling Tom for therapy, though he has appreciated all the advice and wisdom that come from experience.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on January 16, 2012, 09:58:27 PM
Zach,

Part of the point (if not the whole point) is that he's NOT the same fun-loving puppet he's always been.  Tom's audience hasn't SEEN that puppet, and we haven't HEARD FROM that puppet in quite a while, which all but means he's no longer there.  Every conversation we've been privy to as of late is somehow warped or melancholy.  All we've heard from him is "woe is me"-style defensiveness and-- above everything else-- a certain sadness.  I'm quite sure that isn't who Wally is, or what Wally is supposed to be about. 

You've obviously spent a lot of time on and a lot of time with Wally, and you both have given quite a bit to the show.  More than I understand, I'm sure.  I really liked the shows that Wally co-hosted with Hatch, in particular.  But as of late, Wally's been getting trolled and getting suckered, and that... that isn't good for anyone.

Please.  Stop taking the bait, and stop responding to everyone.  This post included.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 17, 2012, 04:49:53 AM
My point was not that wanting everyone to get along is a bad thing, it's that Wally wants credit for good intentions while evading responsibility for behaviors that make getting along difficult. Last week, he was all "let's leave the past behind and go forward," but prodded at length by Tom to say something nice about Greggulator, he couldn't do it, he said, because of all the "bad memories."  He wants everyone to get along, but only on his terms.  Ask Wally what he intends to do, concretely, to help people get along besides talking up what a genial puppet he is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 17, 2012, 10:30:56 AM
Am I even a villain anymore?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 17, 2012, 11:15:10 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 17, 2012, 10:30:56 AM
Am I even a villain anymore?

Probably not, but I think everyone's aware you can pull Dark Greggulator out of your back pocket whenever you want to .
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 17, 2012, 11:40:57 AM
The worst was that ding dong suggesting Sarah Silverman has a beard.  And right after Tom was nice to him asking "Why am I mad at you? I'm not mad at you. This is 2012."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Hoboken Brian on January 17, 2012, 01:51:39 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 17, 2012, 10:30:56 AM
Am I even a villain anymore?

You're Bret after he reunited the Hart Foundation. Welcome to Canada.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Colin on January 17, 2012, 02:03:07 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on January 17, 2012, 11:40:57 AM
The worst was that ding dong suggesting Sarah Silverman has a beard.  And right after Tom was nice to him asking "Why am I mad at you? I'm not mad at you. This is 2012."

Because I am a charitable person and it is 2012, I choose to believe said ding dong was attempting to make a funny reference to Ms. Silverman's occasional wearing of false comedy mustaches, and not just being a gross dick.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 17, 2012, 02:52:07 PM
Quote from: Mr. Colin on January 17, 2012, 02:03:07 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on January 17, 2012, 11:40:57 AM
The worst was that ding dong suggesting Sarah Silverman has a beard.  And right after Tom was nice to him asking "Why am I mad at you? I'm not mad at you. This is 2012."

Because I am a charitable person and it is 2012, I choose to believe said ding dong was attempting to make a funny reference to Ms. Silverman's occasional wearing of false comedy mustaches, and not just being a gross dick.

Oh. Reference went over my head.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 17, 2012, 04:00:51 PM
Is there any other message board in the world where you can get into a heated debate with a puppet?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Colin on January 17, 2012, 05:08:34 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on January 17, 2012, 02:52:07 PM
Quote from: Mr. Colin on January 17, 2012, 02:03:07 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on January 17, 2012, 11:40:57 AM
The worst was that ding dong suggesting Sarah Silverman has a beard.  And right after Tom was nice to him asking "Why am I mad at you? I'm not mad at you. This is 2012."

Because I am a charitable person and it is 2012, I choose to believe said ding dong was attempting to make a funny reference to Ms. Silverman's occasional wearing of false comedy mustaches, and not just being a gross dick.

Oh. Reference went over my head.

...and Tom's as well, largely because it was really poorly thought out and delivered, what with mustaches not being beards (in the English language, anyway -- in German, the word for mustache is "Schnurrbart").
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on January 17, 2012, 06:48:55 PM
Yes. It might help if he mentioned mustaches, which are not beards.

I took it as a dig to SS because she talks about herself being hairy in her comedy. I thought he was beating her up with her own comic device.

But trust me, she is as attractive as attractive can be in person. JEALOUS, MUCH!?!

Tom.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: highwindows on January 18, 2012, 12:04:52 AM
great show
tom was really "on"
dc pierson seems so nice
philly boy roy
GARY IS FLAWLESS
wish i could have heard him and vance interact more
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 18, 2012, 12:07:11 AM
http://murmurandshout.tumblr.com/tagged/Sopranos-references-no-one-gets-anymore (http://murmurandshout.tumblr.com/tagged/Sopranos-references-no-one-gets-anymore)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 18, 2012, 12:08:22 AM
Vance's Hawkwind Trivia Challenge, with your host, Vance.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Cotton on January 18, 2012, 12:29:22 AM
Greggulator beat me to that by ONE SECOND on twitter. Fignuts.


Anyway, tonight's show was a triumph in spite of the rash of bad callers.

the only thing missing was Lake Y'allbegone


So, I wanted to see if Gary the Squirrel had a twitter account and I googled him. Apparently Gary the Squirrel was a thing in Blades of Glory?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: InspectorHound on January 18, 2012, 12:36:27 AM
Gary the squirrel sounds suspiciously similar to Andrew Dice Clay's girlfriend.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Michael Williamson on January 18, 2012, 01:42:17 AM
(http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/full/498258339.jpg?Expires=1326869740&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYVGSUJFNRFZBBTA&Signature=bCflaXYQWupVceK2~~ONcrQ6gReDxDzTBhD7ZFINRDljKCSSOc5gKsVtBK73x3zgf3wad1IMZyPG9C4D6n5euD8rPI89fcCFo7cE~O0b6dW-xP02C~WIT7a1kN~PLGMqAKiYa9wKMnUI3PvX~gzhltMlknyB2SYQ35nY1cRBZE0_)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on January 18, 2012, 02:08:12 AM
Gary Vs Mike!


my favorite bits:

Mike (dismissive): "so you are into movies, that is your thing?"

and later, Gary responding to mikes criticism of his gift wrapping job

Gary: "Im not trying to leave a large carbon foot print, you dunce"

too many quotes to mention, This show was awesome 8)

edit: and I was proud(?) to shout out loud "hawkwind!" to vances trivia challenge heh
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on January 18, 2012, 05:51:15 AM
Mischief night town script idea

Ben trying to rap about politics with Tom again

Gary
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on January 18, 2012, 07:24:49 AM
I'm ready for some Larry D. Perv fan fiction.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on January 18, 2012, 08:31:38 AM
Gary the Squirrel (the puppet obsessed with box office figures) is so incredible. When he was on, I had this cold stare. It went beyond laughter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on January 18, 2012, 08:41:30 AM
"You got 'Cool Runnings' on VHS?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: King of Breakfast on January 18, 2012, 09:56:54 AM
Quote from: Flood on January 18, 2012, 05:51:15 AM

Ben trying to rap about politics with Tom again


I can't believe how much I just don't like that kid. I'm not the kind of person who gets annoyed by kids, but I've got a powerful urge to drive to Canada and stuff him in a locker.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on January 18, 2012, 10:12:54 AM
"...L.A. Looks Gel (in my hair)." -PBR
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DJ Clem on January 18, 2012, 10:52:54 AM
Even though he's not a big fan, I could listen to Vance talk about Peter Gabriel's Tho all day.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: warmachine on January 18, 2012, 11:03:20 AM
Cheers to Gord.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on January 18, 2012, 11:30:09 AM
"It was the baseball's dream"

also "Hugooo"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on January 18, 2012, 12:17:55 PM
was bummed to hear about Gord! surprised it wasn't mentioned here unless i missed it. i still love that Nutrinuts song he did for the song contest like 9 years ago.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on January 18, 2012, 12:19:48 PM
and now i can't find any reference to that song even existing. did find this tho:
http://www.corporationwiki.com/California/Visalia/nutrinut-inc/43847843.aspx (http://www.corporationwiki.com/California/Visalia/nutrinut-inc/43847843.aspx)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Miles on January 18, 2012, 12:34:23 PM
GORD !
We miss you.
Will never forget his casual,
"Hey Tom, it's GORD.."

Obviously a GREAT person.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Michael in Athens on January 18, 2012, 04:35:14 PM
I was sad to hear about Gord, too. He always seemed like such a good guy. I wish I'd known him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Brandon0476 on January 18, 2012, 04:39:07 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on January 13, 2012, 10:07:04 AM
Quote from: mike a on January 13, 2012, 09:43:10 AM
"You're only booing because you know how rich my father is!" = an absolute genius heckle.  Especially at a Philly bar in front of frat boys.

Thanks so much! That's one of the proudest moments of my life.

We didn't really touch on the aftermath of what happened, especially since there's a curse word involved. But the whole bar started chanting "ASSSHOOLLLE" at me. I kept egging them on (cupping my hand to my ear, doing the Hulk Hogan flex pose) in order because I thought I was going to get beat up no matter what I did so I figured I might as well run with it. Somehow, and I have no idea how, no one physically confronted me.

At the same time, our friends were trying to convince my wife to come to my aid and she wanted absolutely nothing to do with this unfolding scenario, although afterwards she thought it was pretty great.

There's a karaoke night periodically at The Trocadero which is a lot more suitable to FOT types. It's a Gong Show format so booing is encouraged. If the boos are loud enough, a man dressed as Skeletor will gong you and you have to leave the stage. I did "Under Pressure" and got booed off so I dropped that line and the guy dressed as Skeletor completely lost it.

Later on in the evening, I returned for my next song. I started by ranting about my family's wealth and power. And then I said, "This song's going out to my most beloved uncle DICK CHENEY! JUST WHAT I NEEDED" and then I sang The Cars classic and was gonged about five seconds into the song.

I was being really heckled when I did that because, despite the crowd being more hipster-y and filled with people I assumed would get it, they actually DID think my uncle was Dick Cheney. They seriously hated me just as much as the people at the original bar.

But these meatheads who are the exact type of people who would be at the frat guy bar loved it and bought me and my friends drinks.

I have a gift of being a heel at karaoke. I can't tell you how great a feeling it is to really rile up a group of people at something as innocent as karaoke.

Greg, the line about you telling everyone you were Dick Cheney's nephew is one of the funniest things I've ever read. I'm literally crying after reading it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on January 18, 2012, 09:19:56 PM
Last night had to be one of the best turn arounds ever. Plethora of horrible calls, leading up to Gary and Vance excellence. I was suprised how quickly LDP got the heave-ho. He sounded nervous; he knew that Tom's patience had maxed out and that he didn't really have anything for his call.

Huge laugh when Mike (I think?) asked Gary where he came from.

'my parents, you idiot.'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on January 18, 2012, 09:29:54 PM
Tom and Mike are having some extra fun together lately, DC Pierson was great getting into the Best Show vibe effortlessly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on January 18, 2012, 10:37:24 PM
-Yes! Mike has been great lately.  I was dying of laughter at work hearing Gary call for Mike's attention: "Hey Mike? Miiiiike?"

-The Barney Miller finale description was the greatest TV synopsis since the CBGBs-inspired finale of Archie Bunker's Place.

-also very touched by Tom's tribute to Gord.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on January 18, 2012, 10:49:52 PM
I hope Skeevy is safe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on January 19, 2012, 12:14:10 AM
Because I really like it, can anyone tell me what's the title/artist of the first song that Tom played in tribute to Gord?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: quimby on January 19, 2012, 12:34:53 AM
Quote from: paul on January 18, 2012, 12:19:48 PM
and now i can't find any reference to that song even existing. did find this tho:
http://www.corporationwiki.com/California/Visalia/nutrinut-inc/43847843.aspx (http://www.corporationwiki.com/California/Visalia/nutrinut-inc/43847843.aspx)

Found it:
http://www.general-files.com/go/258245215 (http://www.general-files.com/go/258245215)

R.I.P. Gordy. Thank you for all that you've contributed to the Best Show. You will be sorely missed.  :'(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JON IN PHL on January 19, 2012, 10:34:23 AM
"Palm grease showers"

-Roy Ziegler
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on January 19, 2012, 11:28:08 AM
Can't wait for the Kade/Scharpling interview to drop.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheDependentClause on January 19, 2012, 12:52:59 PM
Quote from: DJ Clem on January 18, 2012, 10:52:54 AM
Even though he's not a big fan, I could listen to Vance talk about Peter Gabriel's Tho all day.

I'm disappointed to hear that Vance didn't stick with Peter Gabriel through 1992's Uth. That album has its moments.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 19, 2012, 03:54:19 PM
I loved the episode of 'What's Happening Now?' featuring everybody going nuts for England Dan.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 19, 2012, 04:29:46 PM
I love when PBR goes to LA because he goes into hubris overload and says shit like "logline"-also, the thing about the only aired once episode with Barney Miller's decapitated head rolling into a fruit store was killing me.

I am compelled to add, however, that PBR is a StarTrekdummy - that bald chick from the 1st movie, Persis Khambatta? She passed on.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lastplaneout on January 19, 2012, 04:58:06 PM
I sort of loved the creepy Elvis-singing lady. Maybe it's because I just watched What Ever Happened to Baby Jane, and I was getting a weird Bette Davis vibe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on January 20, 2012, 01:33:25 PM
Quote from: lastplaneout on January 19, 2012, 04:58:06 PM
I sort of loved the creepy Elvis-singing lady. Maybe it's because I just watched What Ever Happened to Baby Jane, and I was getting a weird Bette Davis vibe.
It's Candace, right? She called (sang) more in 2010, I think. The very first thing that that popped into my head when she started singing was (and I know better), "UB40."
PBR: "I don't wanna change your loife." England Dan & John Ford Coley's hits set my teeth on edge, even from a very young age.
PBR: "Newcleus."

DC Pierson was great. I really like and recommend the movie "Mystery Team."


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: effecT on January 20, 2012, 01:43:44 PM
When that guy said: " From the Château, Bro!!!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jenniferaniston on January 20, 2012, 06:43:45 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on January 19, 2012, 12:14:10 AM
Because I really like it, can anyone tell me what's the title/artist of the first song that Tom played in tribute to Gord?

Seconding this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on January 20, 2012, 11:26:10 PM
The comeback in the second half of this last show was amazing.  Also, I've listened every week since end of 2009, and I don't think I've heard Amon Duul II, one of my favorite bands ever, mentioned in the show until this past one, so the krautrock/progrock dude in me got really excited when Vance dropped the knowledge.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Austin From Chicago on January 21, 2012, 12:23:25 PM
This week's Gary the Squirrel/AP Mike showdown made me grateful to have ears.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on January 21, 2012, 01:24:52 PM
Quote from: Austin From Chicago on January 21, 2012, 12:23:25 PM
This week's Gary the Squirrel/AP Mike showdown made me grateful to have ears.

Agreed!  Candace(?) back singing again did not.  Awful.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: joe_p on January 21, 2012, 06:19:07 PM
can anyone identify the first song Tom played in tribute to Gord at the beginning of the show?  i really loved it

RIP Gord
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: InspectorHound on January 21, 2012, 07:29:01 PM
Quote from: joe_p on January 21, 2012, 06:19:07 PM
can anyone identify the first song Tom played in tribute to Gord at the beginning of the show?  i really loved it

RIP Gord
Shazam says it's Aloha by Bo Diddley.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: joe_p on January 23, 2012, 11:01:10 AM
thanks!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 23, 2012, 11:26:41 AM
My favorite moment was pretty much the same as it always is:

Caller: You hung up on me.

Tom: I did what?

Caller: You h-[click]
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JON IN PHL on January 23, 2012, 12:00:21 PM
Thanks InspectorHound and your magical Shazam. I now have "Aloha" on repeat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on January 23, 2012, 04:34:43 PM
Quote from: ben on January 21, 2012, 01:24:52 PM
Quote from: Austin From Chicago on January 21, 2012, 12:23:25 PM
This week's Gary the Squirrel/AP Mike showdown made me grateful to have ears.

Agreed!  Candace(?) back singing again did not.  Awful.
I have the exact opposite reaction. Her calls consistently have me laughing like a doof, good to have one in '012.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: emma on January 23, 2012, 05:06:15 PM
Quote from: RVARichmond on January 23, 2012, 04:34:43 PM
Quote from: ben on January 21, 2012, 01:24:52 PM
Quote from: Austin From Chicago on January 21, 2012, 12:23:25 PM
This week's Gary the Squirrel/AP Mike showdown made me grateful to have ears.

Agreed!  Candace(?) back singing again did not.  Awful.
I have the exact opposite reaction. Her calls consistently have me laughing like a doof, good to have one in '012.

Yeah sorry Ben, the singing is consistently great. As is the fact that Tom just silently lets her go until she's finished and hangs up herself. The whole thing is always just ridiculous and perfectly timed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Austin From Chicago on January 23, 2012, 05:38:13 PM
Quote from: RVARichmond on January 23, 2012, 04:34:43 PM
Quote from: ben on January 21, 2012, 01:24:52 PM
Quote from: Austin From Chicago on January 21, 2012, 12:23:25 PM
This week's Gary the Squirrel/AP Mike showdown made me grateful to have ears.

Agreed!  Candace(?) back singing again did not.  Awful.
I have the exact opposite reaction. Her calls consistently have me laughing like a doof, good to have one in '012.

I love Candace's vocal stylings as well. Especially given that they seemed to begin around the time Tom was having trouble mustering enthusiasm for the show in 2010, I always kinda envisioned them as something Candace would do to cheer Tom up. I could be wrong - no matter, she always makes me laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 23, 2012, 06:14:29 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on January 23, 2012, 11:26:41 AM
My favorite moment was pretty much the same as it always is:

Caller: You hung up on me.

Tom: I did what?

Caller: You h-[click]

Also always funny:

When the guest speaks for the first time on mike & Tom audibly jumps in fright.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 24, 2012, 09:01:56 AM
Any show where Tom talks in falsetto a lot is a good show, so Gary the Squirrel made this one for me.  Boffo Moment: when Gary told Mike to "drop dead."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on January 24, 2012, 09:10:00 AM
Gary's obsession with Box Office numbers was pretty funny to me. 'That movie underperformed.'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on January 24, 2012, 10:04:36 AM
Listening to this one now:

February 3, 2010: Trip Whiting [Half Ape] (0:25), Matt Fraction Call [Make Love in a Comic Book] (2:28), Bryce [Matt Fraction] (2:53)


Matt Fraction and Tom are talking to a guy who purchased a pipe because he thought it would be cool.  They riff for about 45 seconds.

Matt, as the cigar store owner: "You're gonna be a regular SHERLOCK HO-OMES with this one."


Bryce named his pipe "Jerry."  Tom: "For Jerry Garcia?" Bryce: "Who's THAT?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JON IN PHL on January 24, 2012, 12:01:13 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on January 24, 2012, 10:04:36 AM
Listening to this one now:

February 3, 2010: Trip Whiting [Half Ape] (0:25), Matt Fraction Call [Make Love in a Comic Book] (2:28), Bryce [Matt Fraction] (2:53)


Matt Fraction and Tom are talking to a guy who purchased a pipe because he thought it would be cool.  They riff for about 45 seconds.

Matt, as the cigar store owner: "You're gonna be a regular SHERLOCK HO-OMES with this one."


Bryce named his pipe "Jerry."  Tom: "For Jerry Garcia?" Bryce: "Who's THAT?"



Also love Bryce's meek "Some pipes are cool" to begin the call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 24, 2012, 02:20:45 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 23, 2012, 06:14:29 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on January 23, 2012, 11:26:41 AM
My favorite moment was pretty much the same as it always is:

Caller: You hung up on me.

Tom: I did what?

Caller: You h-[click]

Also always funny:

When the guest speaks for the first time on mike & Tom audibly jumps in fright.

YES!

Also Hal Linden's head.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on January 24, 2012, 06:31:52 PM
My prediction for best moment of tonight's show:

Gary continually telling Mike his Oscar predictions are wrong.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on January 25, 2012, 10:23:33 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on January 24, 2012, 02:20:45 PM

Also Hal Linden's head.

Don't let's start on the funny physicalities of Barney Miller cast members - we'll be here all night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 26, 2012, 10:39:58 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 25, 2012, 10:23:33 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on January 24, 2012, 02:20:45 PM

Also Hal Linden's head.

Don't let's start on the funny physicalities of Barney Miller cast members - we'll be here all night.

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Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on January 26, 2012, 10:44:01 PM

Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on January 23, 2012, 11:26:41 AM
My favorite moment was pretty much the same as it always is:

Caller: You hung up on me.

Tom: I did what?

Caller: You h-[click]

It's as if the caller had never listened to the show before. The very instant he said "you hung up on me" I could see, in the back of my mind, Tom eagerly hanging up on him again...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on February 01, 2012, 02:38:23 AM
"I never thought I'd say this.. the Puppy bowl sold out ... even the puppies seem like jerks now"

Also the last minute display of Toms mastery of mimicry was awesome. I can't decide which was better, Jackee or John Cazale

weird batch of callers, but I kind of got a kick out of:

Tom: "You went to the parade just to eat cotton candy?"

Caller (seemingly non-ironically indignant): "Yes, why?"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on February 01, 2012, 03:47:11 AM
If that guy really ends up naming his son Chiklis, it's gonna be a "boy named Sue" kinda experience later down the road for Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on February 01, 2012, 05:36:02 AM
Highlights:
* Callers using Wursterisms, i.e. Mit Hamine Zach from Richmond telling Tom: "Show me some respect!"; Kevin from West-Newberry replying with "Yeah… why?" to Tom's amused observation that he went to the parade for snacks.
* Y'all Begone Pond – wow, I am blown away! Great production! I hope Jason has Seth Galifianakis on as a guest some time.
* Gary – I love how he defies being "pegged" by Mike. Kinda wary about this id explosion getting to Tom, though.
* Tom's impressions – that alone made the show golden.

Worst:
* "Partly Cloudy" and those other weirdos harassing Tom over Sweet Caroline. It was amazing to witness Tom pull it around on all of them, though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on February 01, 2012, 09:52:19 AM
Not posting this to pick on the guy, but the coversation between Tom and Zach from Richmond (Mit Hamine) was pretty great -just the back and forth between the two was truly entertaining.

"Pagojetwhadyathink?"

"What am I supposed to do? Build my life around you?!"

Also, Tom using a pen as his microphone (and then telling the listeners about it). So great!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on February 01, 2012, 10:09:25 AM
"Max von Sydow from Seventh Seal?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on February 01, 2012, 11:39:33 AM
Whoa, listening to the show this morning...I was at that Kurt Vile/Thurston Moore show! Little did I know a call was coming into the Best Show from inside the building...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on February 01, 2012, 01:28:40 PM
Ugh, "Sweet Caroline" is one of dozens of reasons I've turned in my fanhood of the Red Sox- it's a slippery slope to singing "Margaritaville" en masse and wearing parrot hats (with a "B" on it to boot).  Don't ever listen to Jerry "The Remdog" Remy...the caller that works at Suffolk U was spot on about him. With that said (and all due respetto to my New Jersey/NYC friends) go Pats! You're gonna need the confetti at Suffolk.  BTW, I'm went to both those schools mentioned- incl. the Good Will Hunting school (GWHCC), a good community college, show some respect  ;)


Best mo: I thought the Maple Syrup Mussolini, the (L')Il Duce of London, actually turned in the best call. Tied with another crash n burn from Zzzzzach from Richmond and the word "Bugtussle". 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on February 01, 2012, 01:47:32 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on February 01, 2012, 01:28:40 PM
Best mo: I thought the Maple Syrup Mussolini, the (L')Il Duce of London, actually turned in the best call. Tied with another crash n burn from Zzzzzach from Richmond and the word "Bugtussle".

No, sorry, the hazard of commenting while listening to the show: best mo- "Puppet school?"  and movie concept "Back to Puppet School".  Thank you.

And were half the callers literally baked?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on February 01, 2012, 02:06:05 PM
I loved the dude who ate 15 hot dogs in four minutes to meet Jerry "Rem Dog" Remy.

This will shock the FOT Community, but I have come around to perversely enjoying Zach from Richmond's calls now. The guy is such a patsy that it's now funny to see Tom destroy him.

The bashing of "Sweet Caroline" at Red Sox games is also in my alley of entertainment. The "Sweet Caroline" trend is indicative of why I hate Red Sox Nation -- they weren't doing that 20 years ago when Fenway was half full, but they're certainly doing it now when 85% of the crowd are comprised of girls from BU wearing pink Red Sox caps with their mook fratguy boyfriends. Yet the national media presents that stadium as a collection of Chuckie's From Good Will Hunting.

Ya'll Gone Beyond Pond is THE BEST.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ndmvhc on February 01, 2012, 02:27:38 PM
Best: Mike comes here, makes outgoing calls...FMU you're on the air.

I really appreciate all of Tom and Mikes (mostly one-sided) interaction.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on February 01, 2012, 02:30:55 PM
Gary The Squirrel, Ramapo College alum, giving Young Adult 4 out of 5 nuts.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JON IN PHL on February 01, 2012, 03:27:06 PM
"What, do you eat Fruit Roll-ups all day?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on February 01, 2012, 04:06:45 PM
"I am a robot" - Laurie Anderson
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Big Plastic Head on February 01, 2012, 05:56:46 PM
"Poker Parsey."

Mike's continuous laugh during the Gary the Squirrel segment.

Y'all Begone Pond. A masterpiece.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cteix on February 01, 2012, 06:36:47 PM
Tom playing 'Tubthumping' after setting that caller up to think he was introducing laurie anderson. the maple sauce mussolini was also pretty great. the calls in the first hour were pretty solid.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cteix on February 01, 2012, 06:40:24 PM
Worst: the guy in the impersonations bit at the end saying paul f tompkins. very douchey.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on February 01, 2012, 06:52:58 PM
A+ show. Another Double Nickels On The Dime style masterpiece. If you missed 24 seconds of this show, you missed 24 seconds of brilliance. Even the worst moments - the third scaredy cat call - was awkwardly brilliant. My week vastly improved thanks to last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on February 01, 2012, 06:54:22 PM
Also, didn't he say Porker Parsley?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Brandon0476 on February 01, 2012, 07:08:30 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on February 01, 2012, 02:06:05 PM
I loved the dude who ate 15 hot dogs in four minutes to meet Jerry "Rem Dog" Remy.

This will shock the FOT Community, but I have come around to perversely enjoying Zach from Richmond's calls now. The guy is such a patsy that it's now funny to see Tom destroy him.

The bashing of "Sweet Caroline" at Red Sox games is also in my alley of entertainment. The "Sweet Caroline" trend is indicative of why I hate Red Sox Nation -- they weren't doing that 20 years ago when Fenway was half full, but they're certainly doing it now when 85% of the crowd are comprised of girls from BU wearing pink Red Sox caps with their mook fratguy boyfriends. Yet the national media presents that stadium as a collection of Chuckie's From Good Will Hunting.

Ya'll Gone Beyond Pond is THE BEST.

If I could go to an Orioles game and not have to hear John Denver's "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" ever again, it would be glorious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on February 01, 2012, 08:25:17 PM
Loved this show, Mike/Gary, Neil Diamond, fraidy cat callers, all gold.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on February 01, 2012, 08:54:05 PM
"Road Runner"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: heliumsocket on February 01, 2012, 09:53:43 PM
I think my favorite Best Show moment ever: "Puppet School??"

The genuine fear and confusion in Wally/Z Man's voice.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 02, 2012, 12:25:13 AM
Quote from: vert on February 01, 2012, 02:38:23 AM

Tom: "You went to the parade just to eat cotton candy?"

Caller (seemingly non-ironically indignant): "Yes, why?"

"I'm trying to go on a gluten-free diet, but cotton candy isn't gluten-free".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 02, 2012, 12:33:10 AM
I almost died of a hilarity-induced heart attack during the Gary the Squirrel segment. I could listen to that guy bust beans all night long. Move over, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on February 02, 2012, 07:47:33 AM
Adding my praise for Y'allbegone Pond--well produced and creative.  Also, I'm hoping Gary the Squirrel movie reviews and joke time becomes a regular occurrence on the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 02, 2012, 06:06:05 PM
I always look forward to the podcast, but I must admit I'm looking forward to this one a little more than usual.  Gary the Squirrel is a breakout character.

A reals shout out for Mike & Therese, too - I enjoy the occasional change of pace of Depravity's Rainbow.  Now if only I could get that demo version of "Us and Them" out of my head.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on February 02, 2012, 07:06:29 PM
"Sparse... like a Delta 5 song." (Re: "Sweet Caroline")
Tom's "Lay Lady Lay" always cracks my wife up, because she hates that song so much. She doesn't like it when Dylan tries to sing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on February 02, 2012, 11:50:05 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on February 02, 2012, 06:06:05 PM
I always look forward to the podcast, but I must admit I'm looking forward to this one a little more than usual.  Gary the Squirrel is a breakout character.

A reals shout out for Mike & Therese, too - I enjoy the occasional change of pace of Depravity's Rainbow.  Now if only I could get that demo version of "Us and Them" out of my head.

Thanks for the support, bc. I beseech everyone to call the next time we do a fill-in. I almost died on the air for lack of calls during that show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bigoteetoe on February 03, 2012, 01:09:02 AM
pretty sure cotton candy is gluten free. isn't it just sugar, plus a little carny blood for coloring?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on February 03, 2012, 01:46:14 AM
http://www.avclub.com/articles/week-of-jan-26feb-1,68765/ (http://www.avclub.com/articles/week-of-jan-26feb-1,68765/)

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Is it fair to say that it’s a little hypocritical that Tom Scharpling will let Kurt Vile call up the show and ramble on about whatever he wants, but will then turn around and make fun of Mit Hamine whenever they call? Is it some weird form of guerilla marketing where you call up Scharpling, let him make fun of you, and then in a year you’ll be popular? It doesn’t make sense, the whole “Scharpling vs. a band that has fewer than 150 fans on Facebook” thing, but that’s really the only complaint this week. With the caller who pleads with Scharpling to hang up on him, the father-to-be asking for name advice, and some choice hang-ups, nearly everything about this show is good. Also, what’s with people calling up The Best Show to talk football? When did this become a thing? [JD]

Seriously, what is this review?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RemyLBO on February 03, 2012, 02:45:36 AM
Yeah, that review is odd.  Does the reviewer think Tom should be nicer to Mit Hamine?  If so, he clearly hasn't been listening to that guy call every week and relentlessly plug his crappy projects. 

Best moments:
Gary the squirrel
That joke about Boston giving New York covert racism
The impressions
A George Noory sitcom

Worst moments:
Every other caller being drunk/high out of their minds.  Is this what us Americans sound like on a Tuesday night?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on February 03, 2012, 06:02:58 AM
Zach's been calling for almost two years now, I think. How long did Spike call and just make crank calls until him and Tom started talking (seriously, when exactly did they start talking?)? I don't think the reviewer has quite a feel for the Best Show culture, yet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on February 03, 2012, 08:43:08 AM
"Who is that?  Is that John Lurie?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on February 03, 2012, 09:30:27 AM
What an amazing show.  Huge shout out to Jason for his segment, sounded great!!   I just love Gary and Mike's interaction, my favorite new thing on the Best Show...the back and forth about Woody Allen was killing me. 

-That "review" (if you can call it that)  is completely tone deaf to the spirit of the best show.  And is he really trying to compare Kurt Vile and Mit Hamine? They aren't even in the same universe!  And Tom hung up on Kurt!! He didn't let him "ramble on"...sheesh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike a on February 03, 2012, 09:46:28 AM
Quote from: Hearts of Steele on February 02, 2012, 07:06:29 PM
"Sparse... like a Delta 5 song." (Re: "Sweet Caroline")

Genius.  Funny thing is, Delta 5 could credibly cover "Sweet Caroline," but Neil Diamond wouldn't have a clue what to do with "Anticipation."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike a on February 03, 2012, 10:11:23 AM
"Calvin Johnson, the housepainter" = sly K Records reference within the homespun Lake Yallbegone?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mark in Helsinki on February 03, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on February 02, 2012, 11:50:05 PM


Thanks for the support, bc. I beseech everyone to call the next time we do a fill-in. I almost died on the air for lack of calls during that show.

It doesn't show. You guys are great.

But I'd have to agree: the Us and Them demo is nice up to the first hour.  ;)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on February 03, 2012, 01:53:13 PM
Not finished with the podcast yet, but so far the worst has to be Reagan. Why IS she so malleable? The first time she called I thought she was just making some misguided ironic joke, but I don't think that's the case. It boggles the mind that someone in college is trying so hard to become a stereotype rather than just being who you are. Kind of sad, really. Now I feel bad, I take it back, best caller.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: NJL on February 03, 2012, 04:26:07 PM
"He was a really good actor."

"No he wasn't."

"I know."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on February 03, 2012, 05:08:45 PM
Gary wins a wonderfully Southern-themed night, with Huntsville (collectively) nipping at his heels.  Which begs the question, incidentally... do squirrels have heels?

An honorable mention, though, goes to James Joyce.  I fully expect that "Ulysses" will benefit from the vaunted "'Best Show' bump" between this week's show and next, and that sales will at least double in the coming days. 

A related question: is THAT what Tom was doing in Weirdowood?  Selling the suits on a variety show based on "Dubliners"?  There's no other possibility, right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Austin From Chicago on February 03, 2012, 05:41:27 PM
Every episode of TBSOWFMU is great, but I personally LOVE (and always re-listen to) shows where Tom sounds like he's in a good mood. If he's making himself chuckle within the first 10 minutes, it usually means the listeners have struck oil. This week's show was like that. I was giddy from listening to all the Southern callers at the top of the show, especially the Laurie Anderson fan ("Did you lose a bet?")

Also, "Down here, 'Ulysses' means 'fatso."' That was awesome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MattJohnson on February 03, 2012, 08:43:05 PM
Quote from: Drew D on January 18, 2012, 10:37:24 PM
I was dying of laughter at work hearing Gary call for Mike's attention: "Hey Mike? Miiiiike?"

Oh man, when Tom/Gary kept doing this I thought I was going to burst. It's awesome that he obviously knew as he was doing it how instantly hilarious it was, and thus kept playing it up more and more, growing increasingly plaintive.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: casualobserver on February 03, 2012, 11:14:52 PM
Quote from: RemyLBO on February 03, 2012, 02:45:36 AM
Yeah, that [onion] review is odd.

The article also daftly picked a quote-of-the-week from one Tom immediately attributed to someone else. Granted he delivered it, so their re-attribution is technically true? This might only bother me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 04, 2012, 10:05:50 AM
Gary's gonna get a swelled head, but I lost it at "Neeson does it again!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 04, 2012, 11:37:12 AM
I love the shows where Tom really sounds like he's having fun, in spite of having to deal with what sound like the most medicated callers since that one episode of Depravity's Rainbow.

"Hey, Mike! Miiiiiiiike!" will NEVER get old.

Thanks for the kind words about "Y'allbegone Pond."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on February 04, 2012, 11:42:35 AM
Quote from: Kormod on February 03, 2012, 01:46:14 AM
http://www.avclub.com/articles/week-of-jan-26feb-1,68765/ (http://www.avclub.com/articles/week-of-jan-26feb-1,68765/)

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Is it fair to say that it’s a little hypocritical that Tom Scharpling will let Kurt Vile call up the show and ramble on about whatever he wants, but will then turn around and make fun of Mit Hamine whenever they call? Is it some weird form of guerilla marketing where you call up Scharpling, let him make fun of you, and then in a year you’ll be popular? It doesn’t make sense, the whole “Scharpling vs. a band that has fewer than 150 fans on Facebook” thing, but that’s really the only complaint this week. With the caller who pleads with Scharpling to hang up on him, the father-to-be asking for name advice, and some choice hang-ups, nearly everything about this show is good. Also, what’s with people calling up The Best Show to talk football? When did this become a thing? [JD]

Seriously, what is this review?

Is it fair to say that it's a little hypocritical that Tom will allow Jon Wurster to call in as a citizen of Newbridge NJ and let him stay on for up to an hour, but when I call in wanting to do my comedy bits about a fictional town in NJ he shuts me down right away? Clearly the credo of the Best Show is "All callers get treated equally no matter what."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on February 04, 2012, 04:01:48 PM
I totally love the idea of a sitcom starring George Noory, Michio Kaku, and Ed Dames. That would be awesome. The only way it would be better would to add occasional cameos from Richard C. Hoagland or Robert Ghost Wolf (the BEST bad Injun name evah!)... Maybe Danion Brinkley...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on February 04, 2012, 06:13:17 PM
Quote from: RVARichmond on February 03, 2012, 01:53:13 PM
Not finished with the podcast yet, but so far the worst has to be Reagan. Why IS she so malleable? The first time she called I thought she was just making some misguided ironic joke, but I don't think that's the case. It boggles the mind that someone in college is trying so hard to become a stereotype rather than just being who you are. Kind of sad, really. Now I feel bad, I take it back, best caller.

As a Texan, I kind of love how on the nose her call was this week.  That is sort of how you would expect an A&M freshman to react to going to an indie rock show in Austin.  A&M is a very conservative school (home of the George Bush Presidential library and the propeller of the Enola Gay) that has a much higher focus on "traditions" than any other state school here in Texas.  I think the school sort of demands a malleability that maybe other colleges don't.  For more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_a%26m_traditions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_a%26m_traditions)

My favorite part of the show was the impressions.  My least favorite was all the calls asking "why do you keep playing Sweet Caroline?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 04, 2012, 06:46:51 PM
The only thing I remember about Texas A&M traditions was how upset some people were at the canceling of that giant log thing that killed all those students.  I liken it somewhat to the mindless defense of JoePa.

Herewith, a conservative college MadLib:

"Just because [the bonfires/JoePa] [killed and maimed a bunch of people/allowed another generation of children to be abused by a monster] we shouldn't [discontinue this savagely dangerous activity/fire this superannuated football coach].




Aside: you should read all about the bonfire tradition at A&M if you want to confirm many of your impressions of A&M, Texas, and of course former "redpot" Rick Perry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on February 04, 2012, 06:56:12 PM
Hey FOT,
    After getting the approval of my wife, I posted this online, so you all could see firsthand what I was talking about:

Sweet Caroline-Zach & Veronica Woliner's Wedding (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DwnyPHWh0M#)

I hope that worked, and that you appreciate it.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on February 04, 2012, 07:00:33 PM
Okay, it didn't work.  I've seen people embed videos in here, before.  How do you do it?  Thanks!


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on February 04, 2012, 08:20:32 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on February 04, 2012, 07:00:33 PM
Okay, it didn't work.  I've seen people embed videos in here, before.  How do you do it?  Thanks!


   -Zach (Big Z)

After doing a little investigating, now it DOES work.  Enjoy!


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: InspectorHound on February 04, 2012, 09:10:12 PM
getting drunk off cake
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on February 04, 2012, 09:40:48 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL 99 on February 04, 2012, 11:37:12 AM
I love the shows where Tom really sounds like he's having fun, in spite of having to deal with what sound like the most medicated callers since that one episode of Depravity's Rainbow.

"Hey, Mike! Miiiiiiiike!" will NEVER get old.

Thanks for the kind words about "Y'allbegone Pond."

There will be more updates from Y'allbegone Pond, right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on February 04, 2012, 10:14:32 PM
Quote from: Rick in Salt Lake on February 04, 2012, 09:40:48 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL 99 on February 04, 2012, 11:37:12 AM
I love the shows where Tom really sounds like he's having fun, in spite of having to deal with what sound like the most medicated callers since that one episode of Depravity's Rainbow.

"Hey, Mike! Miiiiiiiike!" will NEVER get old.

Thanks for the kind words about "Y'allbegone Pond."

There will be more updates from Y'allbegone Pond, right?

I sure hope so.  I had no idea it would be even better than I imagined.  Jason from Huntsville keeps finding ways to top himself (which sounds weird but isnt supposed to).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 05, 2012, 11:16:53 AM
Y'allbegone Pond was hilarious.  Only to be outdone by -->

the Gary/Mike face-off, which I have found mildly addicting.  I've played the entire sequence back at least five times.  I find the temporary decrease of oxygen to my brain caused by ten minutes of nonstop out-loud laughing induces feelings of giddy light-headedness.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on February 05, 2012, 04:02:15 PM
The impersonations were gold. How to pick a favorite? I think the Scott Walker.

Also:

'Can you do Groucho Marx?'

'No.'

And 2 guys picked Jello Biafra? Only on the Best Show.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 05, 2012, 05:37:01 PM
The last 15 minutes were absolutely golden. Amazing. Add to that Ya'llbegone Pond and Mike's interaction with Gary? I think it's a top ten all-time show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on February 06, 2012, 04:50:02 AM
Quote from: MiddleBro on February 04, 2012, 08:20:32 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on February 04, 2012, 07:00:33 PM
Okay, it didn't work.  I've seen people embed videos in here, before.  How do you do it?  Thanks!


   -Zach (Big Z)

After doing a little investigating, now it DOES work.  Enjoy!


   -Zach (Big Z)

Says the video is private.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Colin on February 06, 2012, 09:56:58 AM
The three best bits of this show (Y'allbegone Pond, Gary & Mike & the Movies, and the impression round) were so amazingly good that the whole thing was kinda overwhelming.  Drunken football calls (probably all from the same household) were therefore necessary to keep listeners from dying of pleasure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BobbyMN on February 06, 2012, 11:43:00 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on February 05, 2012, 11:16:53 AM
the Gary/Mike face-off, which I have found mildly addicting.  I've played the entire sequence back at least five times.  I find the temporary decrease of oxygen to my brain caused by ten minutes of nonstop out-loud laughing induces feelings of giddy light-headedness.

Yeah, I've listened to this at least 5 times so far. The first time I listened I was at work and I was afraid I might get fired for laughing so hard.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 06, 2012, 02:02:54 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Protocols on February 02, 2012, 12:25:13 AM
Quote from: vert on February 01, 2012, 02:38:23 AM

Tom: "You went to the parade just to eat cotton candy?"

Caller (seemingly non-ironically indignant): "Yes, why?"

"I'm trying to go on a gluten-free diet, but cotton candy isn't gluten-free".


When that guy said, "diets don't work," I thought it was an episode of Coast-to-Coast.  I half expected Courtney Love's father to break in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 06, 2012, 02:53:07 PM
I go to the State Fair just to eat food nobody should eat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on February 07, 2012, 02:51:00 PM
I am a huge fan of Tom's patented Tubthumping Fake-Out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 07, 2012, 08:20:02 PM
From what AP Mike said earlier in this thread, filling in for Tom is a daunting task. Y'all remember Rob Hatch Miller, Maggie Serota, Daniel Ralston &, probably, Spoony tonight as they bring us "The Hatch Patch" tonight.

Listen! Call! Support!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 07, 2012, 09:02:45 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL 99 on February 07, 2012, 08:20:02 PM
From what AP Mike said earlier in this thread, filling in for Tom is a daunting task. Y'all remember Rob Hatch Miller, Maggie Serota, Daniel Ralston &, probably, Spoony tonight as they bring us "The Hatch Patch" tonight.

Listen! Call! Support!

Different number tonight:  201 536 9368
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on February 08, 2012, 12:30:04 AM
Jason's PA/security before my interview with him weren't too over the top by the way, just very stern, you definitely got the message.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on February 08, 2012, 12:53:04 AM
So I don't know if this is the appropriate thread, but I have a few thoughts on tonight's (non best) show...

Of course it was a pile of garbage compared to even the worst episode of the best show, but compared to everything else that isn't the best show it was awesome!

 The entire show was great, but the last hour was particularly amazing... there are too many highlights... but if I had to pick and choose... Skeevy stole the show  8)

honorable mentions: the greggulators entrance, or Mike singing "this is how we do it" by Montell Jordan!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on February 08, 2012, 02:03:01 AM
I agree with Mike that this was a good night for Wally. Wally's annoying crybaby persona was still there, but Z-Man somehow made it seem part of the Wally character, rather than a reflection of the man above the marionette strings. The back and forth between him and the Greggulator (who seemed blitzed out of his mind) was fun, and Wally's "no Comment Sutra" line when Skeevy was asking him about the Kama Sutra, made me laugh. Wally was actually intentionally funny tonight, which has to be a milestone of some sort. Still unbelievably lousy at keeping the voice, though. Would like to have heard more from Mike and Skeevy, who were absolutely killing it towards the end of the show. Credit goes to Hatch for keeping things from going off the rails during that final segment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on February 08, 2012, 08:52:34 AM
Quote from: Kormod on February 08, 2012, 02:03:01 AM
I agree with Mike that this was a good night for Wally. Wally's annoying crybaby persona was still there, but Z-Man somehow made it seem part of the Wally character, rather than a reflection of the man above the marionette strings. The back and forth between him and the Greggulator (who seemed blitzed out of his mind) was fun, and Wally's "no Comment Sutra" line when Skeevy was asking him about the Kama Sutra, made me laugh. Wally was actually intentionally funny tonight, which has to be a milestone of some sort. Still unbelievably lousy at keeping the voice, though. Would like to have heard more from Mike and Skeevy, who were absolutely killing it towards the end of the show. Credit goes to Hatch for keeping things from going off the rails during that final segment.

A few people on Twitter also said I sounded hammered.

I was completely sober! In fact, I haven't had a drink in about two years! However, I will fess up to having had close to a pot of coffee before the show. And a ton of caffeine can trigger my mania. And I was also working a character, especially right at the beginning. So that's how to explain it. I can't even imagine how insane I must have sounded.

Anyways, last night was SO much fun!

The submarine's on the top floor of the studio. Hatch and everyone wanted to keep my appearance a secret from Wally, so I arrived late and was then stashed out on another floor while Z-Man and The H-Man were upstairs. Aside from a few moments with Maggie and Puloma, I was completely by myself, only keeping myself sane with backdated Rolling Stone magazines. I also threw a few red herrings on Twitter in case Wally was checking his account before the show to throw him off the scent.

I thought Wally/Z-Man hit a total home run last night. I had no idea how it was going to go with both of us in the studio together. I've also never met Zach and had no idea how that was going to work, either. But he did a great job with Wally and also switching into Z-Man and making them completely different. He stepped up and DELIVERED big-time. I'm really proud to have been a part of what I hope turns into a Wally Resurgence, since I genuinely love the puppet. My heeling on him was largely shtick, but I did think Z-Man lost a bit of direction with the character and last night I think he got that back and won a lot of people back to his side.

Also, if Twitter is correct, I managed to alienate a few listeners I won over with my appearance with my brother last night. This makes me happy since, when I'm in villain mode, that's part of my intent. I was a little bit in heel mode when I was on with my brother, but nowhere as near as I was last night. (And I hope everyone on here knows I'm not like that at all in reality! At least, I hope not!)

The Skeevey stuff was so incredibly warped. Mike was standing next to me when he was doing this and, for some reason, was making this Elvis pose whenever he did Skeevey. It was insane to stand next to that.

On a personal note, the Wally/Greggulator Summit comes at the absolute perfect time. I've been commuting between Philly and Manhattan for the past two years and stay with my parents in North Jersey a few nights a week to cut expenses. However, I got a job 20 minutes from my house that I start next week. This was literally the last possible time I could have done a summit with Wally, at least for a long while. And now, since the hatched with Wally/Z-Man/H-Man has been buried, I can move on to another target!

(One disappointment: My trolling of Zach from Richmond didn't work, but that might be for the best.)

The past few months have been really difficult for me since the commute has really bugged my wife for a bit. I haven't had too much fun or much of a social life. Having the honor of being in the studio twice this year, as well as becoming friends with a bunch of fellow Best Show die-hards, has really helped me out. This really is more than just a comedy show and it's awesome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on February 08, 2012, 09:39:41 AM
Okay, now I can't listen to this episode fast enough.  Jeepers creepers!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 08, 2012, 10:16:59 AM
I'd like to hear Blaine Capatch and Rachel Dratch on the Hatch Patch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on February 08, 2012, 02:21:35 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Protocols on February 08, 2012, 10:16:59 AM
I'd like to hear Blaine Capatch and Rachel Dratch on the Hatch Patch.

I didn't hear a lot of the show but I sure cracked up every time someone called it "The Hatch Patch", haha, so good!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on February 08, 2012, 02:31:39 PM
The 'Hatch Patch' name was a Jason from Huntsville Alabama (or one of his entourage?) gold nugget. He Tweeted it as a possible hashtag and it stuck fast.

EDIT: WRONG: It was from Maggie Serota to Jason to infamy..
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on February 08, 2012, 02:39:07 PM
Hatch isn't too pleased with it, apparently:

Quote
Robert Hatch-Miller  @robhatchmiller
what is this #HatchPatch shit? @danielralston
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 08, 2012, 03:56:31 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Protocols on February 08, 2012, 10:16:59 AM
I'd like to hear Blaine Capatch and Rachel Dratch on the Hatch Patch.

Also: Sasquatch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 08, 2012, 04:07:20 PM
Quote from: Dan of Orange on February 08, 2012, 02:31:39 PM
The 'Hatch Patch' name was a Jason from Huntsville Alabama (or one of his entourage?) gold nugget. He Tweeted it as a possible hashtag and it stuck fast.

I think I (or my PA) got it from over on Maggie's Facebook when she said she was going to be on the show. I assumed this was the agreed upon name.

It's funnier that it wasn't.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on February 08, 2012, 05:18:24 PM
Very fun show!  It's interesting to hear how it all came together.  Thanks to all involved.


I liked hearing Donnie and Joe too.  Despite appearances the album can pull over $100 on eBay.

(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1861/albumcovercrap6lpcoverl.jpg)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on February 09, 2012, 12:02:57 AM
The show was a lot of fun. Lots of best moments.

I think my call was the worst moment. Listening back now, I'm totally a stuttering jerk. That won't happen again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 09, 2012, 05:18:39 PM
Cool it, guys, you did fine.

I confess to some initial skepticism on tuning in, but was won over as the show progressed. Solid work by all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on February 09, 2012, 07:23:15 PM
Hey Gang,
    Just figured I'd chime in.  I'm very honored and flattered by what Gregg said.  It means a lot to bring him back into the fold of those rooting for, rather than against, Wally.  I really am happy how well it went with a lot of positive energy, the opposite of what often took place on Twitter, for whatever reason.  Wally would like to not necessarily think of this as a "comeback", of sorts, as he was never truly gone, except from the radio, along with the others, during the ban.

Wally didn't have much of a venue to get out there, during that time, except Twitter, which doesn't allow the voice to be heard, as well as the tone and intent of his words.  Basically, his style and sense of humor doesn't come across as well on there.  He's since tried to cut back to just making jokes or commentary on things that would be hard to come off as especially offensive.  When he's involved in any future endeavors, such as new online videos, he'll also use it to advertise that.  It was an experiment to make himself more available to the fans and others, but it went a little haywire.

All the same, he and I both feel the whole notion of a "feltdown" was blown way out of proportion, too.  That call was meant as Wally sort of "cutting his own promo", to keep the wrestling metaphor going, in response to Greggulator's specifically calling him out amongst the whole ban situation.  It was meant to play up character drama and entertain the crowd, but as any caller knows, Tom is always the one in control of which direction a call goes.  He switched it to trying to talk to Wally in a different way, suiting of his mentor status.  In the end, it was all worthwhile, as it helped Wally and I refocus on what we're aiming for, backing off Twitter and refocusing.  Nothing really crazy, and kind of touching when I relistened to it, with Tom only having the best intentions, as always.

As for the whole voice thing, I think that's getting tired.  Wally and I will take it from Tom, but really, I don't think any time Wally was on the mic, someone would not know that it was him speaking.  Let's move past it.  Of course, everyone's entitled to their opinions and share them here, but me and Wally hope more and more, people will embrace him and his continued efforts to entertain, and continue to follow his exploits, whether tied directly to the show or not.  Thanks for hearing me (and Wally, by proxy) out.  Later days!


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on February 10, 2012, 11:02:05 AM
I like ya man but EVERY SINGLE post you make is defensive. (Responding saying "Not EVERY post is defensive" is an example.) Just relax man, this is the internet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on February 10, 2012, 11:46:41 AM
Hey,
   I'm sorry it comes off that way.  To me, it's more just putting my side out there, reminding people that there's a real dude behind the puppet, and just sharing my thoughts and perspective.  I thought I was trying to be positive and just reflect on how things are continuing to change, for the better.  I am relaxed, I assure you.  Talk to you FOTs, later.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on February 10, 2012, 12:25:39 PM
Big Z,

One of the many reasons why Scharpling and Wurster is one of the best things ever is because it is what it is. Jon doesn't call into the show talking about the development of D. Plop.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on February 10, 2012, 12:55:13 PM
Quote from: mackro on February 09, 2012, 12:02:57 AM
The show was a lot of fun. Lots of best moments.

I think my call was the worst moment. Listening back now, I'm totally a stuttering jerk. That won't happen again.

Mackro. You come across on the radio as a super-smart and super-nice guy.  You did great.  And let's face it: With the exception of some celebrity-status callers, most of us are just fodder for the DJ's to play off of, so it is not our primary objective to be necessarily cool or funny, but to provide the DJ's some material with which to work (<--awk).  And you did that! So put on some Billy Joel and have a great weekend.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 10, 2012, 01:55:46 PM
Callers who are not named as regular callers, but whom I almost always enjoy:

JonfromMaplewood
Mackro from Seattle
The Frank from Weehauken/Mike from Manhattan dynamic duo
Christina from Brooklyn

He was short-lived, but I also enjoyed the guy who tried to explain various Mexican foods to Tom.

I'm sure there are others.  You all make a nice break from the mutants, who are only funny in Tom's reaction to them.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on February 10, 2012, 02:04:13 PM
The show on Tuesday was quite interesting, even Spike's call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 10, 2012, 04:45:54 PM
Quote from: Spike on February 10, 2012, 02:04:13 PM
The show on Tuesday was quite interesting, even Spike's call.

If Spike does spike so spikeself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 10, 2012, 05:11:01 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Protocols on February 10, 2012, 04:45:54 PM
Quote from: Spike on February 10, 2012, 02:04:13 PM
The show on Tuesday was quite interesting, even Spike's call.

If Spike does spike so spikeself.

Has Spike ever Spikeified Spike?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 11, 2012, 06:56:03 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL 99 on February 10, 2012, 05:11:01 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Protocols on February 10, 2012, 04:45:54 PM
Quote from: Spike on February 10, 2012, 02:04:13 PM
The show on Tuesday was quite interesting, even Spike's call.

If Spike does spike so spikeself.

Has Spike ever Spikeified Spike?

Spoke! Am I right?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 11, 2012, 06:57:03 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL 99 on February 10, 2012, 05:11:01 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Protocols on February 10, 2012, 04:45:54 PM
Quote from: Spike on February 10, 2012, 02:04:13 PM
The show on Tuesday was quite interesting, even Spike's call.

If Spike does spike so spikeself.

Has Spike ever Spikeified Spike?

Wait, I think I meant Spuke!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 11, 2012, 11:14:07 AM
So spoketh Spuke, in spike of himself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 11, 2012, 11:16:15 AM
From-now-on-our-troubles-will-be-out-of Spike
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 11, 2012, 11:16:35 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Protocols on February 11, 2012, 11:14:07 AM
So spoketh Spuke, in spike of himself.

I like "Spite."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 11, 2012, 02:42:00 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL 99 on February 11, 2012, 11:16:35 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Protocols on February 11, 2012, 11:14:07 AM
So spoketh Spuke, in spike of himself.

I like "Spite."

You ARE from Alabama.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on February 13, 2012, 06:01:46 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL 99 on February 11, 2012, 11:16:35 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Protocols on February 11, 2012, 11:14:07 AM
So spoketh Spuke, in spike of himself.

I like "Spite."

I say Spight, since I am right most of the time.

(http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=2621;type=avatar)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on February 14, 2012, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: Spike on February 10, 2012, 02:04:13 PM
The show on Tuesday was quite interesting, even Spike's call.

"Thus Spike Zarathustra" - from Spike and Spikerman
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 14, 2012, 03:43:10 PM
The Temple City Kazoo Orchestra: 2001 sprach Kazoostra (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVs_R7fYto4#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on February 14, 2012, 10:45:07 PM
"Hand-made poi"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 15, 2012, 02:00:22 AM
"Hey, Mike! Miiiiike!"

Hearing Gary tell those jokes is so funny to me because of how much Tom hates jokes.

"Get it? GET IT? Because your so dumb, Mike!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on February 15, 2012, 02:50:01 AM
Liking: Michael Kupperman man! The ''man'' guy's call plus Gary.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on February 15, 2012, 07:11:19 AM
For some reason, I have the uneasy feeling that Gary is getting to Mike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 15, 2012, 09:28:30 AM
Having a squirrel bust your beans? That will age a man.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Brandon0476 on February 15, 2012, 09:54:16 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL 99 on February 15, 2012, 02:00:22 AM
"Hey, Mike! Miiiiike!"

Hearing Gary tell those jokes is so funny to me because of how much Tom hates jokes.

"Get it? GET IT? Because your so dumb, Mike!"

I laugh every time he does the "Hey, Mike! Miiiike!" thing. Especially when he was just talking to him. You can feel Mike wincing and Tom trying so hard to hold in the laughter. I love Gary.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 15, 2012, 10:08:29 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL 99 on February 15, 2012, 02:00:22 AM
"Hey, Mike! Miiiiike!"

Hearing Gary tell those jokes is so funny to me because of how much Tom hates jokes.

"Get it? GET IT? Because your so dumb, Mike!"

"You know what you did, Mike?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: puppycity on February 15, 2012, 02:52:25 PM
What was the Band/Song that was played after the the song played after Led Zeppelin's "the Song Remains the Same" on last night's (2/14) show? I tried to put the lyrics into google and I got back "10 Craziest Glen Beck Quotes of All Time", then I tried the lyrics and the word "best show" and it came back with Mithamine... Please tell me this is not Mithamine...
...Or Glen Beck.

cheers!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on February 15, 2012, 03:10:49 PM
Quote from: puppycity on February 15, 2012, 02:52:25 PM
Please tell me this is not Mithamine...
...Or Glen Beck.



Tom can be tricky.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on February 15, 2012, 04:10:25 PM
Back one week, I'm so gratified that me & the squirrel come down on the same side about Cassavetes the director. He is truly the Frank Zappa of directors.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: sweetjimmyt on February 15, 2012, 08:06:44 PM
Can anyone tell me which Howard Cosell book Tom was referencing?  Anyone?  Mike? Miiike?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on February 15, 2012, 10:58:29 PM
The show was great, hard to single anything out. The update on the chaos and bloodshed that has engulfed Newbridge was hilarious, and of course Gary bustin mikes beans... speaking of which... If I had to pick the best worst moment, I would pick mike fighting back with his sicko "busting a nut" talk, I was groaning and laughing at the same time. Gotta love Gary vs. Mike!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on February 16, 2012, 07:41:39 AM
The Newbridge call this week was great, especially "Action Cushion." Also anytime a Wurster character refers to his father as "daddy" is hilarious to me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on February 16, 2012, 10:42:10 AM
"Hotdog Wrapping Paper"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on February 16, 2012, 11:10:37 AM
I love joke time with Gary the Squirrel.  It gave me laughter-tears at work b/c I can't really bellow out loud here.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on February 16, 2012, 11:39:12 AM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on February 16, 2012, 07:41:39 AM
The Newbridge call this week was great, especially "Action Cushion." Also anytime a Wurster character refers to his father as "daddy" is hilarious to me.

I love that "he was tappin' that throaty, army chick from St. Elmo's Fire."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 16, 2012, 01:31:47 PM
Tom's extended befuddlement about how "Linsanity" works as a joke.

(http://www.jillstanek.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/facebook_like_icon.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on February 16, 2012, 01:38:58 PM
What was the first episode where a Newbridgian mentions the last episode of All in the Family?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 16, 2012, 01:53:01 PM
Quote from: sweetjimmyt on February 15, 2012, 08:06:44 PM
Can anyone tell me which Howard Cosell book Tom was referencing?  Anyone?  Mike? Miiike?

(http://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_296w/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2011/12/13/Style/Images/books1217roberts.jpg) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/howard-cosell-the-man-the-myth-and-the-transformation-of-american-sports-by-mark-ribowsky/2011/10/14/gIQAP4PBzO_story.html)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/howard-cosell-the-man-the-myth-and-the-transformation-of-american-sports-by-mark-ribowsky/2011/10/14/gIQAP4PBzO_story.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/howard-cosell-the-man-the-myth-and-the-transformation-of-american-sports-by-mark-ribowsky/2011/10/14/gIQAP4PBzO_story.html)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Colin on February 16, 2012, 02:39:15 PM
That review contains one of the most brain-damagingly stupid lines I have ever read: "Ribowsky spends too much space on boxing, a dying sport. . ."  Yeah, get hip, dude, boxing's over.  It's not like we're in the exciting days of the sport any longer, which were, um, DURING MOST OF COSELL'S CAREER, GENIUS. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on February 16, 2012, 07:56:23 PM
Nixonland had WAY TOO MUCH focus on the early 70s.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on February 17, 2012, 12:19:32 PM
Lots to like this week.

The current situation on the ground in Newbridge sounds fairly disturbing but I do hope that we get to hear some more about the Simian Liberation Army and their campaign. I need to know how Mayor Ziegler is doing.  I also really need to see that final episode of the Monkees.

I also like that Tom brought up an idea that Dave from Knoxville suggested some time ago - an on air/FOT dating service - and then immediately shot it back down again with basically the same conclusion that it would be a horrible idea.

Gary is the new Jason in showing up and stealing every show. (Although I'm sure Mike wishes he could call-screen Gary out of the show)


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris from Chicago on February 17, 2012, 01:15:07 PM
This Jeremiah caller is LITERALLY making my skin crawl.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 17, 2012, 02:29:28 PM
Quote from: CSW on February 17, 2012, 12:19:32 PM
Lots to like this week.

The current situation on the ground in Newbridge sounds fairly disturbing but I do hope that we get to hear some more about the Simian Liberation Army and their campaign. I need to know how Mayor Ziegler is doing.  I also really need to see that final episode of the Monkees.

I also like that Tom brought up an idea that Dave from Knoxville suggested some time ago - an on air/FOT dating service - and then immediately shot it back down again with basically the same conclusion that it would be a horrible idea.

Gary is the new Jason in showing up and stealing every show. (Although I'm sure Mike wishes he could call-screen Gary out of the show)

The main thing I liked about the idea was the name: Friends of Tom with Benefits
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mike_b on February 17, 2012, 02:39:37 PM
Skurlex
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on February 18, 2012, 08:03:37 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on February 16, 2012, 11:39:12 AM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on February 16, 2012, 07:41:39 AM
The Newbridge call this week was great, especially "Action Cushion." Also anytime a Wurster character refers to his father as "daddy" is hilarious to me.

I love that "he was tappin' that throaty, army chick from St. Elmo's Fire."

Action Cushion? Sounds like one of my names.


(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/soapking/John%20Wesley%20Shipp/Snapshot11-5-20127-54AM.png?t=1325773819)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 18, 2012, 10:46:31 AM
Forgive me if this is stating the obvious, but I think Gary really likes Mike and his hostility is just his confused way of showing it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 18, 2012, 02:31:58 PM
Who knows what's really going on inside the mind of a squirrel?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 18, 2012, 06:56:14 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Protocols on February 18, 2012, 02:31:58 PM
Who knows what's really going on inside the mind of a squirrel?

They're very high strung.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bigoteetoe on February 18, 2012, 09:19:48 PM
When did Gary have his break down?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on February 19, 2012, 10:21:38 AM
Quote from: bigoteetoe on February 18, 2012, 09:19:48 PM
When did Gary have his break down?

When Gary became a squirrel
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on February 19, 2012, 09:27:47 PM
The pennywhistle slide to end Rick Sherman's call was off-the-charts hilarious. It was the perfect 'weird' audio for a call with way too much porn slang.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on February 20, 2012, 01:22:10 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on February 10, 2012, 01:55:46 PM
Callers who are not named as regular callers, but whom I almost always enjoy:

JonfromMaplewood
Mackro from Seattle
The Frank from Weehauken/Mike from Manhattan dynamic duo
Christina from Brooklyn

He was short-lived, but I also enjoyed the guy who tried to explain various Mexican foods to Tom.

I'm sure there are others.  You all make a nice break from the mutants, who are only funny in Tom's reaction to them.

Bwah! Just saw this. Thank you, Buffcoat.  You're too kind.

My favorite parts of this most recent episode:
1) The slide whistle. I was not expecting it at all and almost pulled the car over. I could not see because my eyes were so watered up.
2) For some reason, Gary saying "I'm currently unattached" had me in stitches.

Least favorite: That dope who kept interrupting Tom when Tom was laying out the story of "In the Air Tonight."  Although, in his defense, Phil did play drums on "In the Air Tonight" alongside Chester Thompson. I wish I didn't know that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on February 20, 2012, 04:48:53 PM
It seemed to me that the audience wasn't the only people who weren't expecting the slide whistle.  Past interviews mention that Tom and the, uh, Newbridge-related callers will often try to surprise each other - this sounded to me like one of those times.  I hope so. 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on February 20, 2012, 04:52:53 PM
Quote from: wood and iron on February 16, 2012, 01:38:58 PM
What was the first episode where a Newbridgian mentions the last episode of All in the Family?

Anybody?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Boogdish on February 20, 2012, 06:05:53 PM
November 9th, 2010 is the first mention of the final episode of "Archie Bunker's Place."  Is that what you're thinking of?  I don't recall talk of the final All In The Family.

That call also has what I'm currently using as my phone ringer "Flames, extinguish yourselves!" "What're you doing?" "I'm trying to get the flames to extinguish themselves, it's not working, amazingly."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on February 20, 2012, 06:10:51 PM
Quote from: Boogdish on February 20, 2012, 06:05:53 PM
November 9th, 2010 is the first mention of the final episode of "Archie Bunker's Place."  Is that what you're thinking of?  I don't recall talk of the final All In The Family.

That call also has what I'm currently using as my phone ringer "Flames, extinguish yourselves!" "What're you doing?" "I'm trying to get the flames to extinguish themselves, it's not working, amazingly."

Yup, that's what I mean. Thanks so much!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on February 21, 2012, 11:41:03 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 18, 2012, 06:56:14 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Protocols on February 18, 2012, 02:31:58 PM
Who knows what's really going on inside the mind of a squirrel?

They're very high strung.

Can't wait for Gary and Wally to square off against one another.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 21, 2012, 01:19:16 PM
Hey Wally, did you hear about how you threw a clock out the window? You know why you did that, Wally? You wanted to see time fly!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jimswanson on February 21, 2012, 02:29:37 PM
Quote from: puppycity on February 15, 2012, 02:52:25 PM
What was the Band/Song that was played after the the song played after Led Zeppelin's "the Song Remains the Same" on last night's (2/14) show? I tried to put the lyrics into google and I got back "10 Craziest Glen Beck Quotes of All Time", then I tried the lyrics and the word "best show" and it came back with Mithamine... Please tell me this is not Mithamine...
...Or Glen Beck.

cheers!

The song after Zeppelin was Thee Oh Sees' "I Was Denied".
The song after THAT was "Get Along" by Mikal Cronin

Mikal Cronin - Get Along (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkTCmGiz2oY#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jimswanson on February 21, 2012, 02:30:30 PM
Also, Tom referring to his family as a "dumb fest" made me LOL
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on February 21, 2012, 04:03:35 PM
Quote from: Flood on February 21, 2012, 11:41:03 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 18, 2012, 06:56:14 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Protocols on February 18, 2012, 02:31:58 PM
Who knows what's really going on inside the mind of a squirrel?

They're very high strung.

Can't wait for Gary and Wally to square off against one another.

I can't wait for a chance for Wally to meet Gary and Vance.  Hey, that rhymed!  Seriously, though, I hope it's not "squaring off" situation.  There's been too much of that, and Wally is eager for a chance to make friends with more of his own kind.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on February 21, 2012, 05:13:59 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on February 05, 2012, 11:16:53 AM
Y'allbegone Pond was hilarious. 

Finally heard this yesterday and wanted to add my voice to the praise - this was really well done and I'd love to hear more episodes! Great job Jason!

-AG
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on February 22, 2012, 10:39:11 AM
Gary and Ted Leo going into that MC5 song.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on February 22, 2012, 12:27:15 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on February 21, 2012, 04:03:35 PM
Quote from: Flood on February 21, 2012, 11:41:03 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 18, 2012, 06:56:14 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Game of Protocols on February 18, 2012, 02:31:58 PM
Who knows what's really going on inside the mind of a squirrel?

They're very high strung.

Can't wait for Gary and Wally to square off against one another.

I can't wait for a chance for Wally to meet Gary and Vance.  Hey, that rhymed!  Seriously, though, I hope it's not "squaring off" situation.  There's been too much of that, and Wally is eager for a chance to make friends with more of his own kind.


   -Zach (Big Z)

I don't know if Gary is of Wally's kind. He doesn't seem to self-identify as a puppet much.

Btw, does anyone have any video of Gary?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: InspectorHound on February 22, 2012, 12:35:03 PM
Lisko Inferno
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on February 22, 2012, 05:48:00 PM
"Spice fun"

Watching Gary train to "bop mike on the nose" using his nut as a speedbag or Vance hijacking the mic to plug a Genesis cover bands show in England

The entire show was way to fun for a pledge drive, in fact I was planning to pledge next week but I got so fired up I couldn't wait!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 22, 2012, 06:30:18 PM
I liked Ted's new song, which is NOT entitled "The Gambler 2.0"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 22, 2012, 08:49:29 PM
What was Gary's joke that cracked Julie Klausner up?  It had something to do with him not being all that moved by the Melies "Trip to the Moon" film in Hugo, but I've played it back over and over and all I can make out is "I'm more of a Maalox sneeze kind of guy."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: InspectorHound on February 22, 2012, 10:00:46 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on February 22, 2012, 08:49:29 PM
What was Gary's joke that cracked Julie Klausner up?  It had something to do with him not being all that moved by the Melies "Trip to the Moon" film in Hugo, but I've played it back over and over and all I can make out is "I'm more of a Maalox sneeze kind of guy."
Tom was referring to Fred Ott's Sneeze, which was the first copyrighted film (Edison made it), but he called it Mel Ott's Sneeze, like the baseball player.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/70/Hapci-fr.gif) (https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSx16w12hA1lNd_yf2ajqIVfdj0Ugy-Hpx8t9xJ8kSDdveJORAk)
I guess there's a resemblance.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on February 22, 2012, 10:23:29 PM
Favorite Gary moments:

1) the brief MC5 cover, as mentioned previously
2) the book dedication: "To Mike, my Moriarty... except you're dumb."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 23, 2012, 01:19:04 AM
Quote from: Chris L on February 22, 2012, 10:23:29 PM
Favorite Gary moments:

1) the brief MC5 cover, as mentioned previously
2) the book dedication: "To Mike, my Moriarty... except you're dumb."

... and the demo version of "Baby I'm Nuts for You".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on February 23, 2012, 11:01:53 AM
"The Lake Wobegon Strangler"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on February 23, 2012, 02:32:48 PM
Sure was hectic in the studio, and that was fun plus Ted Leo and ship loads of other stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on February 23, 2012, 03:14:53 PM
Yay, animated puppet/squirrel GIFs!

(http://i.imgur.com/XEKSr.gif)

(http://i.imgur.com/fXQOq.gif)

Sources:
http://wfmu.tumblr.com/post/18057090486/jakefogelnest-vance-the-puppet-wants-to-make (http://wfmu.tumblr.com/post/18057090486/jakefogelnest-vance-the-puppet-wants-to-make)
http://wfmu.tumblr.com/post/18057815628/jakefogelnest-of-course-i-made-a-gary-the (http://wfmu.tumblr.com/post/18057815628/jakefogelnest-of-course-i-made-a-gary-the)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry in Ireland on February 23, 2012, 03:19:01 PM
"Bippita-bippita-bippita."- Gary.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on February 23, 2012, 03:22:41 PM
More great puppet/squirell shots from #tomthon on Twitter, too great to miss out on:

http://pic.twitter.com/wLfqO9jK (http://pic.twitter.com/wLfqO9jK)
http://pic.twitter.com/dXqrBicN (http://pic.twitter.com/dXqrBicN)
http://pic.twitter.com/LaNQ1q5l (http://pic.twitter.com/LaNQ1q5l)
http://pic.twitter.com/FjSLjfZA (http://pic.twitter.com/FjSLjfZA)
http://pic.twitter.com/raL7FLNz (http://pic.twitter.com/raL7FLNz)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Colin on February 23, 2012, 04:52:58 PM
I feel kinda funny typing this, but Gary's tail is just so LUSH and IMPRESSIVE.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: King of Breakfast on February 23, 2012, 04:57:20 PM
Gary is straight baller, I'm a thousand miles away and I'm still intimidated by how hard he alpha dogged that room
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on February 25, 2012, 05:54:12 PM
Gary saying "get it? You're cheap!"



"Hey, Mike... Miiiike..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on February 26, 2012, 02:22:06 AM
Video from the show:
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/20612179 (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/20612179)
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/20615334 (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/20615334)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on February 26, 2012, 01:43:58 PM
"When are you gonna bust that nut?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: UltraSajid on February 26, 2012, 08:17:15 PM
2:32:17 on the podcast when they start talking about Gary busting Mike's beans, Julie in the background saying, "He's BUSTING his BEANS!" had me cracking up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on February 27, 2012, 01:13:36 AM
More video:

#TOMTHON 2012 - WEEK 1 - PART 1 (http://vimeo.com/37452114)
#TOMTHON 2012 - WEEK 1 - PART 2 (http://vimeo.com/37455258)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on February 29, 2012, 02:41:28 AM
I like the bit where everything was awesome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on February 29, 2012, 10:58:04 AM
Prince Gary's raise to power.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bigoteetoe on February 29, 2012, 12:09:23 PM
I liked the pancakes riff, or really any time Tom breaks out the "homina homina homina" nervous guy voice
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TheDependentClause on February 29, 2012, 05:26:58 PM
DFW Warehouse.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stepheninchicago on February 29, 2012, 05:51:36 PM
is anyone else having trouble watching part 2 of last night's show on u-stream?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on March 02, 2012, 01:33:07 AM
Video from this week:

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/20766452 (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/20766452)
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/20769042 (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/20769042)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on March 07, 2012, 12:26:57 PM
Best moment: early on while Michael K was on. Vance: "Thur, thur, thur?...thur?...thur?"

Worst moment: as always whenever he call- Zatch from Richmond.  Fake congrats to Tom about the fundraiser straight into his spiel about his dumb band.

PS, the worst worst moment was the last call when ____ from Richmond called in again, plugging away.  I thought this dude was banned?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on March 07, 2012, 03:22:41 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on March 07, 2012, 12:26:57 PM
Worst moment: as always whenever he call- Zatch from Richmond.  Fake congrats to Tom about the fundraiser straight into his spiel about his dumb band.
I'm always afraid having a Best Show sticker on my car and living in the same city is going to get me mistaken for Zilch from Crapsmond (had to Spike up his name).

Unrelated, I choked on a carrot with Tom's reaction to back-to-back Spike and Michael K
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 07, 2012, 04:12:18 PM
Quote from: RVARichmond on March 07, 2012, 03:22:41 PM
Zilch from Crapsmond


Thumbs up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flick on March 07, 2012, 04:15:08 PM
When Tom described Rush Limbaugh as "a pile of wet beach towels with a cigar sticking out of them."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 07, 2012, 05:02:31 PM
"The whole point of the Holy Grail, when all those knights were running around ... there wasn't 80 Holy Grails. There's one!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 07, 2012, 05:14:49 PM
... and I loved the riff about Kevin Smith getting maximum, multi-platform marketing mileage from chopping his own hand off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on March 07, 2012, 06:12:36 PM
Tom starring in the newest Broadway production of "Bye, Bye Birdie."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on March 07, 2012, 07:53:50 PM
Quote from: RVARichmond on March 07, 2012, 03:22:41 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on March 07, 2012, 12:26:57 PM
Worst moment: as always whenever he call- Zatch from Richmond.  Fake congrats to Tom about the fundraiser straight into his spiel about his dumb band.
I'm always afraid having a Best Show sticker on my car and living in the same city is going to get me mistaken for Zilch from Crapsmond (had to Spike up his name).

Unrelated, I choked on a carrot with Tom's reaction to back-to-back Spike and Michael K

I think the opposite b/c it's obvious this precocious neo-hippy trust-funder is no FOT.  Can I ask a favor?  Can you start a graffiti campaign in Richmond's public restrooms denigrating him and the "band"?  Nothing nasty, just things like "Fargo 2 Stinks!"  and "Why is Zzzark from Mithmanine so boring?". He should be punished for trying to coat-tail on the post-fundraiser show to call attention to his projects.  I don't think I heard a "Zatch from Richmond" during the drive.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on March 07, 2012, 10:58:26 PM
* Vance vs. Michael K

* Gary

* "He's still pretty cool" about Rush Limbaugh

The worst: Zach From Richmond. I feel guilty. Would he still be calling if I didn't chump him out?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on March 08, 2012, 12:25:17 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on March 07, 2012, 10:58:26 PM
* Vance vs. Michael K

* Gary

* "He's still pretty cool" about Rush Limbaugh

The worst: Zach From Richmond. I feel guilty. Would he still be calling if I didn't chump him out?

If it wasn't you it would have been someone else. It's not your fault. Do you understand? It's not your fault.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on March 08, 2012, 12:50:19 AM
Mike attempting to have an old issue of Dazzler appraised by the Comic Book Men.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on March 08, 2012, 04:14:46 AM
Toms concern that if Chris Christie waddled his way into the white house "big sundae" would run amok with unchecked power  ;D

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on March 08, 2012, 01:18:09 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on March 07, 2012, 07:53:50 PM
I think the opposite b/c it's obvious this precocious neo-hippy trust-funder is no FOT.  Can I ask a favor?  Can you start a graffiti campaign in Richmond's public restrooms denigrating him and the "band"?  Nothing nasty, just things like "Fargo 2 Stinks!"  and "Why is Zzzark from Mithmanine so boring?". He should be punished for trying to coat-tail on the post-fundraiser show to call attention to his projects.  I don't think I heard a "Zatch from Richmond" during the drive.
I have seriously considered it, but there is a chance of that backfiring and leading to increased awareness of him and his universe. Maybe some sort of health safety fliers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bananagrabbers on March 08, 2012, 04:38:23 PM
I enjoy each Mit Hamine call because I figure this must be building to something -- an epic meltdown?  Tom eviscerating the album?  Zac from Richmond in the Hate Pit?

Or perhaps best of all, it might just be a quiet, unannounced, permanent ban.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on March 08, 2012, 06:51:59 PM
I know this is not in keeping with the spirit of the board, but I really want to visit physical violence on Zac from Richmond.  He is the worst.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MrGtD on March 08, 2012, 09:33:26 PM
I kinda want Tom to do for the Mit Hamine album what he did for Lulu. 

Or I want him to never ever listen to it, and Zac just calls in every week asking, allowing Tom to just go "nope!" and hang up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on March 08, 2012, 10:58:45 PM
I actually listened to that Mit Hamine record. It HAS to be a joke. They had it pressed and everything. It HAS to be a "let's make the worst possible thing we can make and release it on vinyl" joke.
Which isn't the worst joke in the world, but it's far from a good one.

So, as an album of music, it's objectively terrible.
And even as a pranky joke thing, it's poorly executed and not funny.

We are TALKING about them, so it isn't a 100% failure. But I can't think of anything I've experienced that is this mathematically close to a complete, capital F, Failure.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on March 09, 2012, 02:32:01 AM
Quote from: RVARichmond on March 08, 2012, 01:18:09 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on March 07, 2012, 07:53:50 PM
I think the opposite b/c it's obvious this precocious neo-hippy trust-funder is no FOT.  Can I ask a favor?  Can you start a graffiti campaign in Richmond's public restrooms denigrating him and the "band"?  Nothing nasty, just things like "Fargo 2 Stinks!"  and "Why is Zzzark from Mithmanine so boring?". He should be punished for trying to coat-tail on the post-fundraiser show to call attention to his projects.  I don't think I heard a "Zatch from Richmond" during the drive.
I have seriously considered it, but there is a chance of that backfiring and leading to increased awareness of him and his universe. Maybe some sort of health safety fliers.

You're right, any anti-zatch movement only calls attention to him and his narcissism.  It's just that his stoned, jerky-voice pushes all the wrong buttons in me.  I will not write of him again except only to point out that he is the worst moment on any show in which he calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on March 09, 2012, 06:06:24 AM
"Not sharing the ball."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry in Ireland on March 09, 2012, 06:26:38 AM
The idea of doing Hello Tom, Bye Bye Birdy "in the round" cracked me right up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on March 09, 2012, 07:55:40 AM
Being good at golf is like being good at stacking cups.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on March 09, 2012, 08:12:37 AM
BEST: Spike. I dug that one. Tom's Chris Christie riff was great. BIG ICE CREAM is a BIG INTEREST that I could get behind.

2nd BEST: The Heave-Ho of the guy with a terrible line/call about half way in. "Your putting next years total in jeopardy with your terrible call. Heave Ho."

WORST: Zach from Richmond. Seriously Zach just fucking give up. Send your dumb record to some other DJs/stations or something. I would like to appeal to Mike to not put him through any more. (Understanding that how calls get through doesn't work based on feedback here but being so desperate to not hear Zach ever again.)

2nd WORST: Michael K, who rambles endlessly. I timed that call and it was over the 12 minute mark. Brutal. The difference between Z from R and Michael K, as I see, it is only that Tom listens/likes to the Cynics (I think) and thus grants Michael the time on the phone. His calls are just as bad, and as just as set up to get his band a plug.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on March 09, 2012, 09:20:51 AM
"Sir? Sir? Sir? Sir? Sir?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on March 09, 2012, 09:29:15 AM
I kind of like Michael K's calls, and especially the silence on Tom's end when he's letting him ramble but you know he's probably just shaking his head.  And Vance's interaction with him was great, especially asking him about the Cynics again because he didn't remember the first time.

-Zach from R is the worst caller ever, but I also kind of get some kind of weird "watching a train wreck" pleasure out of his calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 09, 2012, 09:56:48 AM
Worst: Tom defaming sweaters. I wear them every day. I love them. It's like you're in bed all the time but you can get stuff done.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 09, 2012, 11:27:07 AM
Quote from: Drew D on March 09, 2012, 09:29:15 AM
I kind of like Michael K's calls, and especially the silence on Tom's end when he's letting him ramble


I always imagine that Tom has left to do something else for a bit, knowing that Mr. K will continue ad infinitum until he gets back.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on March 09, 2012, 11:38:03 AM
"Is this a different caller now?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 09, 2012, 04:39:50 PM
I love when Tom busts on John Pinette.

Also, those end minutes of the show where Harry from Milburn's on the phone and he and Tom are busting on Rush -- hysterical.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on March 10, 2012, 10:29:17 AM
Quote from: CSW on March 09, 2012, 08:12:37 AM
Michael K, who rambles endlessly. I timed that call and it was over the 12 minute mark. Brutal. The difference between Z from R and Michael K, as I see, it is only that Tom listens/likes to the Cynics (I think) and thus grants Michael the time on the phone. His calls are just as bad, and as just as set up to get his band a plug.

Michael K at least has had a life and stories to tell. He has the occasional insight and mainly acts in a humble manner (he usually does not promote himself extensively) – except for his non-stop rambling and talking over Tom. Zach, however, has had no life to speak of, his ideas are all terrible and his calls are about nothing but promoting himself; however, you got to hand it to him: He plays the role of Best Show enemy quite well. We're all rooting for his downfall and total and final defeat, obviously, and I bet most of us would love for it to happen on air.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Pregnant Pause on March 12, 2012, 08:30:20 AM
I laugh whenever Tom makes a Jukt Micronics/Stephen Glass reference when discussing a website. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on March 12, 2012, 01:11:17 PM
Quote from: Flood on March 10, 2012, 10:29:17 AM
Quote from: CSW on March 09, 2012, 08:12:37 AM
Michael K, who rambles endlessly. I timed that call and it was over the 12 minute mark. Brutal. The difference between Z from R and Michael K, as I see, it is only that Tom listens/likes to the Cynics (I think) and thus grants Michael the time on the phone. His calls are just as bad, and as just as set up to get his band a plug.

Michael K at least has had a life and stories to tell. He has the occasional insight and mainly acts in a humble manner (he usually does not promote himself extensively) – except for his non-stop rambling and talking over Tom. Zach, however, has had no life to speak of, his ideas are all terrible and his calls are about nothing but promoting himself; however, you got to hand it to him: He plays the role of Best Show enemy quite well. We're all rooting for his downfall and total and final defeat, obviously, and I bet most of us would love for it to happen on air.

I am with you Flood. I am a Michael K fan and there is no way on earth they are near as bad as Z from R's calls. I've been avid listening for about 6 years and Z from R is the worst. Boring. No personality.  Just a complete troll.  Yeah, Michael K's calls are like drinking from a firehose but he's got heart, some interesting stories buried in the avalanche of words and you can tell he's a TBSOWFMU fan.  That said, the best part of last week's call:

Michael K:  Vance, I am not sure if you remember, but we spoke once before.

Vance: I don't remember that.

Michael K: [Pause]  Oh...

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 12, 2012, 02:18:33 PM
There are some real gems to be found within Michael K's voluminous verbiage if one listens closely:

Vance: A lot of people have told me I need to expand my horizons ...

Michael K: I think that anyone with three eyes has already seen enough horizons!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 12, 2012, 07:23:00 PM
Ha! I missed that one ... Michael K is a good sport & seems like a pretty sweet guy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: King of Breakfast on March 12, 2012, 10:40:51 PM
anybody who wants my Ralphie May/John Piñette dirty fan fiction just pm me I'll hook you up
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on March 14, 2012, 08:59:34 AM
Michael K is great. He's such an obviously sweet guy with a rambling problem. "Heart" is definitely the right word and it's obvious Tom likes him quite a bit. Also, his band was on the Cherry Blossom Clinic which is the highest of endorsements.

Zach From Richmond is the absolute biggest tool. I don't think he plays the role of Best Show Enemy well. I think he's just a general nuisance. He called about 750 times into Hatch's show last night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on March 14, 2012, 09:16:30 AM
I like the new name of the Hatch Patch: The Rest Show. Why did that take so long to land on? Nice job, Wes.

Everyone seemed more settled in and comfortable this time.

Maggie made a couple of offhand references that really tickled me: Zach painting Warhammer figurines & Theo's friend Cockroach.

Z*** from M** H****** crashed and burned just like he was destined to do. Who new it would be Hatch & Co. to end that reign of error. Or we can at least hope they did.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 14, 2012, 09:53:43 AM
Listening to last week's show. Good thing Vance had his headphones on, he would never drop that Tom suggested that Jaco Pastorius was in Spyrogyra.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 14, 2012, 11:11:20 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on March 14, 2012, 09:16:30 AM
Z*** from M** H****** crashed and burned just like he was destined to do. Who new it would be Hatch & Co. to end that reign of error. Or we can at least hope they did.


I haven't heard last night's show yet, but I seriously doubt that anything short of not answering his calls for about two months or him finishing puberty will stop him from calling in.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on March 14, 2012, 12:02:22 PM
_ from _ at 58:10 - "Hey this is really boring" response by Hatch Patch: "so are you"  This show was bee-yoo-tee-ful.  Got my hmitatine hate-buzz on. The bass player made _ from _ sound like a cult leader ("he backed me in a corner with his words").
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on March 14, 2012, 12:42:50 PM
Daniel's chatter of how it should be made clear up front in a band that no member is irreplaceable especially holds true for Mit Hamine. For those who haven't heard, they're a crummy version of low-fi Beck and Beat Happening. Literally anyone can play their music, iPhone included.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on March 14, 2012, 01:27:18 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on March 14, 2012, 08:59:34 AM
Zach From Richmond is the absolute biggest tool. I don't think he plays the role of Best Show Enemy well. I think he's just a general nuisance.

Being the absolute biggest tool and a general nuisance is the prerequisite for being the Best Show Enemy. Remember Kid Kansas, remember Mr. T, remember Hesh, remember James, remember late-period Petey, and he-who-shan't-be-named. They all have been incredibly and persistently lame.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on March 14, 2012, 01:49:23 PM
"Like the pizza box says 'You've tried the Best, now try the Rest!'"

In keeping with the topic "What movie traumatized you when you were a kid and when would you know when you would 'bite it' in a horror film" I have a couple of entries.  Before that I'd answer the 2nd part of the topic "never"- I always see myself in the first 5 minutes of a slasher movie looking over the group I'm supposed to go camping with or into space with or hunting for forbidden treasure with and say "nah. I'm taking it somewhere else." My antisocial tendiencies would save me (or probably get me killed before "Directed by" pops up as a horror table-setter). 

There were two things that frightened the hell out of me as a kid, one an actual movie and another a documentary.  They're both from the early/mid 70s...the opening minute of the documentary for Alvin Toffler's book "Future Shock" :
 
Future Shock (1972) 1/5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ghzomm15yE#)

It's actually a pretty interesting artifact from the early 70s hosted by Orson Welles. I'd see those two weird robotic people in the TV Guide and I'd start crying. 

And the other thing is this guy from the TV movie "Trilogy of Terror", starring Karen Black:

(http://www.weirdwildrealm.com/filmimages/trilogyterror-zuni.jpg)

He also made a horrible noise my sister used to torture me with.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 14, 2012, 01:51:33 PM
The bit about M___ H____'s bassist being told 'you are replaceable' reminds me of hearing about Mike Joyce and the other guy suing Morrissey. Apparently Morrissey told them they were replaceable 'like parts in a lawnmower'.

http://www.cemetrygates.com/vault/news/court.html (http://www.cemetrygates.com/vault/news/court.html)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gamma Gamma Ray on March 14, 2012, 01:54:52 PM
Except I don't have the response to S*** H****** that I have to the rythym section behind "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on March 14, 2012, 03:01:43 PM
There were points last night where I wasn't sure if he was simply trolling the phones or he legitimately thought that the phones were having technical difficulties and that's why he kept getting hung up on.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 14, 2012, 03:49:58 PM
At the end of his life, was Orson Welles playing Orson Welles or was he playing Orson Welles playing Orson Welles?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bigoteetoe on March 14, 2012, 04:40:51 PM
Will's call was great, especially the sunglasses part. Though not specifically my favorite part, when Greggulator called in, I think the show really started to pick up/hit its stride
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on March 14, 2012, 05:59:55 PM
Hey FOT,
    I wanted to get on and really try to reclaim my good name, but somehow, Hatch and co. were willing to give more time to everyone's least favorite caller ever than me.  Not sure what happened, there.  I didn't hear the aftermath of my hangup, so I hope it was a truly worthy laugh for listeners and hosts, because otherwise it was baffling.  I indulged the "do it again" request, while putting out an old fear on a radio show, when it wasn't even the topic I wanted to necessarily touch on, and once I did, I didn't even get to finish the story. 

I'm sure it was done in fun, but I was still a little let down, especially having worked with all involved on the show, before.  It was tough enough, driving home, letting the phone ring for over ten minutes, with no call screener or hold show to keep up with the discussion, trying to call in to support my fill-in friends, just to get hung up on like that.  I know I probably just sound whiny, but it just bothered me a little, especially considering there's a major tool getting tons more attention than he rightly deserves, just for being a major tool.  Thanks for hearing me out.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 14, 2012, 08:27:41 PM
Zach --

I looked up that Sesame Street pyramid skit and appreciated hearing about it and hearing your memories of it. But come on, dude, it's the Best Show.* Nobody is immune from a random gomp-ho. Hatch was cutting off people left and right, including AP Mike. I'm not sure why you should feel especially singled out in that regard. Sure, you were at a disadvantage in that you weren't in a place where you could follow the flow of the show. But them's the breaks.Your call was good, I think you were given a reasonable chunk of time. And then at the end, Hatch was just funnin' you a bit by getting you to repeat the "Ernie laugh" and then cutting you off in the middle of it. Come on, Big Z. Look at the bright side of things.

*(Technically, it's "the Rest Show", but you know what I'm saying. Many of the Best Show traditions are firmly in place).

 
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 14, 2012, 05:59:55 PM
I know I probably just sound whiny, but it just bothered me a little, especially considering there's a major tool getting tons more attention than he rightly deserves, just for being a major tool ...

Richmond Z--- from Moot Ham'N'Cheese was very generously given a chance to redeem himself and then he totally blew it by saying a profanity (from what I could gather). After that, he was gomped on every single time he tried to call back. It all made for good radio drama. Keep things in perspective.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on March 14, 2012, 08:47:09 PM
Hey,
   As you said, though, it's NOT technically The Best Show.  I just don't think that stuff that Tom works his magic with so well should need to feel so strictly stuck with when it's not Tom.  They let the MH Richmond Z talk and talk and were offerring to actually play a song.  That is very unlike Tom.  Sure, you can be respectful to the show you're filling in for, but you don't need it to emulate every bit of it.  If it weren't for the one guy getting his chance on the air to be obnoxious and self-promoting (who would have guessed?), and the fact that I've been there doing one of these shows with them (albeit it, with Wally), a hang-up wouldn't have hit home as hard.  I just would have liked to at least get through the story that was pulled out reluctantly, rather than kind of making me the butt of a joke, just to hang up.  Just my POV.  I still like everyone, don't get me wrong, but I just didn't like how the call ended.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 14, 2012, 08:50:42 PM
When Mike told about having the "big heart-to-heart" with his Mom about what the word "masturbation" meant, I have to admit it crossed my mind to wonder who was telling whom.

Also, Zach? You got to RROLLLL with it, Baby. Don't stop and lose your touch, oh no, Baby. Come on and just roll with it, Baby.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on March 14, 2012, 11:15:38 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 14, 2012, 08:47:09 PM
Hey,
   As you said, though, it's NOT technically The Best Show.  I just don't think that stuff that Tom works his magic with so well should need to feel so strictly stuck with when it's not Tom.  They let the MH Richmond Z talk and talk and were offerring to actually play a song.  That is very unlike Tom.  Sure, you can be respectful to the show you're filling in for, but you don't need it to emulate every bit of it.  If it weren't for the one guy getting his chance on the air to be obnoxious and self-promoting (who would have guessed?), and the fact that I've been there doing one of these shows with them (albeit it, with Wally), a hang-up wouldn't have hit home as hard.  I just would have liked to at least get through the story that was pulled out reluctantly, rather than kind of making me the butt of a joke, just to hang up.  Just my POV.  I still like everyone, don't get me wrong, but I just didn't like how the call ended.


   -Zach (Big Z)

 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on March 14, 2012, 11:18:37 PM
Yeah Zach, you gotta roll with it. A guy from austin who might of been famous or something got hung up on in the same fashion and I think Mackro(I could be wrong) was also hung up on. They got to keep the show moving.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on March 15, 2012, 02:17:13 AM
I got Gomped. It was a perfectly valid one. 

GOMPs are the building blocks of FOT LIFE!

Z-Man,

Shortly after the Rest Show this past Tuesday, I was joking to a friend that you were going to write a tirade about your unfair treatment on The Rest Show the following day.  But then I immediately felt bad for suggesting that. Because I remembered you fared much better on the last Rest Show with Greggulator in the studio alongside your puppetsake, who is even more defensive than you.  I took back what I said.

So I read this thread, and now I feel like a giant "WANH Wonnnh!" just dropped on my head. Relax, Z. Listen to Felt!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on March 15, 2012, 07:23:03 PM
Hey,
   Sorry to come off as predictable, especially in a negative connotation.  I do hope the FOT community recognizes that there's a lot more to me than this aspect of my personality.  I just hurt because I felt like I was a part of this group, and yet I didn't even get to finish my story.  I've been relistening to it, today, and most hangups were after the points of the call were made, just for a cutoff, like someone who tried to squeeze in an addendum after the call seemed wrapped or whatever.  I was made to be the butt of a joke, not finishing my story, which they specifically insisted I tell, despite my hesitancy, so the hangup just felt a little rougher.  Like I said, I know there's no hard feelings from Hatch and co., but it still kinda hurt in the moment.  I just want it to be clear that I'm not just whiny for the sake of being whiny or anything like that. 

It was a fun show, but I wish my call could have come to a better conclusion than it did, especially considering how much time and consideration was given to the far lesser of the Z's and his awful delusional attempts and ego-boosting.  He honestly makes Greggulator's claims of riches and faberge eggs seem realistic and down-to-earth, and is definitely one thing that me and Gregg can agree on, aside from the fact that I (and Wally) have buried the hatchet with him.  Thanks, again, for hearing me out.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on March 15, 2012, 07:45:19 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 15, 2012, 07:23:03 PM
Hey,
   Sorry to come off as predictable, especially in a negative connotation.  I do hope the FOT community recognizes that there's a lot more to me than this aspect of my personality.  I just hurt because I felt like I was a part of this group, and yet I didn't even get to finish my story.  I've been relistening to it, today, and most hangups were after the points of the call were made, just for a cutoff, like someone who tried to squeeze in an addendum after the call seemed wrapped or whatever.  I was made to be the butt of a joke, not finishing my story, which they specifically insisted I tell, despite my hesitancy, so the hangup just felt a little rougher.  Like I said, I know there's no hard feelings from Hatch and co., but it still kinda hurt in the moment.  I just want it to be clear that I'm not just whiny for the sake of being whiny or anything like that. 

It was a fun show, but I wish my call could have come to a better conclusion than it did, especially considering how much time and consideration was given to the far lesser of the Z's and his awful delusional attempts and ego-boosting.  He honestly makes Greggulator's claims of riches and faberge eggs seem realistic and down-to-earth, and is definitely one thing that me and Gregg can agree on, aside from the fact that I (and Wally) have buried the hatchet with him.  Thanks, again, for hearing me out.


   -Zach (Big Z)

I've avoided commenting about you because I've always enjoyed your visits to the show. But this is getting ridiculous. If you have personal problems with these people, please keep it private between you and these people.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 15, 2012, 08:30:27 PM
Not for nothin,' Z, but "whining for the sake of whining" and "whining so that all shall know my pain at suffering an injustice that nobody but me thinks is a big deal" are both whining.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on March 15, 2012, 08:42:49 PM
Greggulator has Faberge eggs? What!?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 15, 2012, 09:07:30 PM
Quote from: Kormod on March 15, 2012, 08:42:49 PM
Greggulator has Faberge eggs? What!?
Somewhere around thirty-two or so, I believe.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on March 15, 2012, 10:07:51 PM
Quote from: wood and iron on March 15, 2012, 07:45:19 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 15, 2012, 07:23:03 PM
Hey,
   Sorry to come off as predictable, especially in a negative connotation.  I do hope the FOT community recognizes that there's a lot more to me than this aspect of my personality.  I just hurt because I felt like I was a part of this group, and yet I didn't even get to finish my story.  I've been relistening to it, today, and most hangups were after the points of the call were made, just for a cutoff, like someone who tried to squeeze in an addendum after the call seemed wrapped or whatever.  I was made to be the butt of a joke, not finishing my story, which they specifically insisted I tell, despite my hesitancy, so the hangup just felt a little rougher.  Like I said, I know there's no hard feelings from Hatch and co., but it still kinda hurt in the moment.  I just want it to be clear that I'm not just whiny for the sake of being whiny or anything like that. 

It was a fun show, but I wish my call could have come to a better conclusion than it did, especially considering how much time and consideration was given to the far lesser of the Z's and his awful delusional attempts and ego-boosting.  He honestly makes Greggulator's claims of riches and faberge eggs seem realistic and down-to-earth, and is definitely one thing that me and Gregg can agree on, aside from the fact that I (and Wally) have buried the hatchet with him.  Thanks, again, for hearing me out.


   -Zach (Big Z)

I've avoided commenting about you because I've always enjoyed your visits to the show. But this is getting ridiculous. If you have personal problems with these people, please keep it private between you and these people.

Thanks for your support.  I did say that I did not have problems with them.  I was just sharing that I didn't like how the call ended.  That's really the bottom line.  Sorry for bogging everyone down with this.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on March 15, 2012, 10:20:17 PM
I liked when they hung up on Z man.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on March 15, 2012, 11:57:44 PM
Hey,
  I heard after the hangup on the podcast while driving home, today.  I will say that I do feel a little bit better now, knowing that I had AP Mike on my side.  Thanks, Mike!  I'd be happy to continue the story on a future Depravity's Rainbow installment, or better yet perhaps, privately.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on March 16, 2012, 12:14:40 AM
No problem, Zach. I was enjoying your call and would have liked to have gone a little deeper with it. Did you remember all those details from the original viewing or have you revisited it periodically as you've gotten older? When were you first able to look at it again? When was the last time you watched it? Does it still have a similar effect on you or has it lost its hold completely?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on March 16, 2012, 12:38:45 AM
Mike, I don't know if this will help you with your case study, but here's the traumatic Sesame Street skit:

Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie in a Pyramid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yiqGtZXCmQ#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on March 16, 2012, 09:34:25 AM
Zach --

You/Wally took about 50 steps forward the show we were on together. It was the Wally of old, mixed in with great change into Z-Man and back. I've relistened to it and I think it holds up and you were terrific.

And you were fine on the air on Tuesday. But Hatch and the gang wanted to move the show along. It's nothing personal. I didn't get GOMPED by them, but if I did I wouldn't care. I've been made fun of on the air by Tom constantly and have been GOMPed and I wear it like a badge of honor! It's all in good fun.

You're taking a LOT of steps back on the thread. As a fan of you and your work with Wally, I'm just being honest here. Like I've said countless times -- you've been one of my favorite parts of the show since Wally made his debut, even when you're you and not using Wally. But my problem with Wally came when the differences between Zach and Wally became too muddled and both of you became really whiny.

Like everyone said -- ROLL WITH IT BABY! Everyone really does like you on the show and wants to like you! But you make it hard for us sometimes by not just shaking things off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on March 16, 2012, 09:50:43 AM
Big Z:

With about 1/4 of my calls, I'd say, I never get to the thing I called about because Tom riffs on something early in the call or cuts the call short to keep the pace of the show moving. And I'm 100% cool with that because both of these things make the show better. And that's main reason to call: to make the show better.

Your call did that and was therefore a success.

Hatch's decision seemed to be based on keeping the pace going and I saw the "could you say that again" hang up as very much within the spirit of the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 16, 2012, 11:20:44 AM
LET'S CHANGE THE SUBJECT.

I still kinda prefer "The Hatch Patch" as a name for this fill-in show. But I guess i have to defer to the fact that Mr. Hatch-Miller is not fond of it.

And "The Rest Show" creates possibilities where other friends of the show could potentially fill in when Tom's not around. Perhaps opening the guest-hosting door towards obscure figures like Zach Galifinakis or Todd Barry. Or the Abba Box Set. Or Paul McCartney.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry in Ireland on March 16, 2012, 01:15:53 PM
It's early doors so far in the podcast, but Hatch's "I don't play by any rules; I break 'em" will take some beating.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on March 16, 2012, 01:46:00 PM
Hey Everyone,
   Thanks for all the words of advice.  I didn't mean for this to go on like this.  I was just pointing out my feelings about the ending of the call.  I do understand about pacing, but I'd have preferred, especailly being quite friendly with Hatch & co., if it was just said upfront, so I could have wrapped it up, known it was coming, or at least not just have been the butt of a silly joke that didn't even get laughs from within the room.  That's all there is to it.  Mike, let's figure some other time/place to continue the thread.  Thanks, again, everyone for being supportive despite my not coming off the best in typed form on here.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on March 16, 2012, 01:46:34 PM
Excellent show!

I was excited to hear someone from Street Trash call in.  Fun movie.

The Greggulator hit it out of the park with his call.

Mike doing The Fly.

Also, "It made you think adults wouldn't take you seriously if you were attacked by a statue."

Quote from: mackro on March 15, 2012, 02:17:13 AM
Relax, Z. Listen to Felt!

Gold.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on March 16, 2012, 02:03:49 PM
Quote from: Kormod on March 16, 2012, 12:38:45 AM
Mike, I don't know if this will help you with your case study, but here's the traumatic Sesame Street skit:

Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie in a Pyramid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yiqGtZXCmQ#)

Hey,
   Just one more quick thing.  I looked at the linked clip.  So you know, that's not a fully accurate representation of the sketch as I knew it for so many years, as I found out through the internet.  Most likely due to them finding out about it's potential scare factor, it was apparently edited in later airings.  I forget what content was cut out, though I did buy the "Elmo Says 'Boo!'" DVD to see it for the first time, a few years back, but the official version on Sesame's YouTube page, previously linked to apparently is unedited but does have the underscoring that was only added later.  This was probably to take away some of the dramatic tension of the silence while Ernie first gets scared by the statue.

Here's the original clip, at least according to the intro title graphic:

Ernie and Bert Explore a Pyramd  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I9ml83FxFE#)

I apologize, in advance, if there's an ad before it.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on March 16, 2012, 02:13:22 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 16, 2012, 02:03:49 PM
Here's the original clip, at least according to the intro title graphic:

Ernie and Bert Explore a Pyramd  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I9ml83FxFE#)

Would you mind just talking us through all the differences between the original and re-edited clips?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 16, 2012, 02:31:04 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on March 16, 2012, 11:20:44 AM
LET'S CHANGE THE SUBJECT.

I still kinda prefer "The Hatch Patch" as a name for this fill-in show. But I guess i have to defer to the fact that Mr. Hatch-Miller is not fond of it.

And "The Rest Show" creates possibilities where other friends of the show could potentially fill in when Tom's not around. Perhaps opening the guest-hosting door towards obscure figures like Zach Galifinakis or Todd Barry. Or the Abba Box Set. Or Paul McCartney.

I am waiting for "The Breast Show". It's hosted by chickens.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 16, 2012, 02:41:23 PM
"The Pest Show", hosted by Gary the Squirrel.

(Sorry, Gary. Oh man, he's gonna come after me now. I better watch my beans).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on March 16, 2012, 02:42:11 PM
Quote from: placeholder on March 16, 2012, 02:13:22 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 16, 2012, 02:03:49 PM
Here's the original clip, at least according to the intro title graphic:

Ernie and Bert Explore a Pyramd  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I9ml83FxFE#)

Would you mind just talking us through all the differences between the original and re-edited clips?

Hey,
   Like I said, I don't remember the cuts, but the only music in the original clip is that in the beginning and end.  I believe the edited one is also on YouTube, saying something along the lines of the "1997 edit".  The previously posted official Sesame one is the full length, but with the added music running through the sketch.  I hope that helps.


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 16, 2012, 02:51:14 PM
The original edit contained gory beheadings and a profane Crowleyan scarab who invoked a 1000-year curse upon all of Sesame Street's denizens. It was intense, man.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on March 16, 2012, 03:36:41 PM
Discussion for this Sesame Street clip needs its own thread. We could go on for pages discussing the minute differences in lighting, sound, editing, etc. between the two versions, which wouldn't be fair to the small minority of FOTs who aren't interested in this topic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ggstratis on March 16, 2012, 04:51:48 PM
I just listened to the rest show, was very excited to hear the Yukon territory, where I live, get a shout out from the hatch patch! Now I just have to hope and pray that Z*** won't seek refuge among us. We have enough terrible musicians, and I'm not certain he could grow the required beard to survive up here.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on March 16, 2012, 05:02:08 PM
Bad Ronald is bizarre and creepy for a network TV movie.

Bad Ronald(1974) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSgfmQEe0E8#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on March 16, 2012, 06:45:04 PM
Just watched that promo.  The guy kind of reminds me of Andy Samberg, so I can't help but wonder if Bad Ronald is perhaps related to Shy Ronnie.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on March 16, 2012, 11:08:21 PM
Quote from: roubaix on March 16, 2012, 05:02:08 PM
Bad Ronald is bizarre and creepy for a network TV movie.

Bad Ronald(1974) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSgfmQEe0E8#)

49.95?!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: break on March 17, 2012, 09:15:23 AM
Quote from: Sashamak on March 16, 2012, 11:08:21 PM
Quote from: roubaix on March 16, 2012, 05:02:08 PM
Bad Ronald is bizarre and creepy for a network TV movie.

Bad Ronald(1974) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSgfmQEe0E8#)

49.95?!

VHS tapes used to cost monster bucks back in the 80's.  It wasn't rare for them to go for $100 or so, no matter how terrible the movie. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on March 17, 2012, 12:09:35 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 16, 2012, 02:42:11 PM
Quote from: placeholder on March 16, 2012, 02:13:22 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 16, 2012, 02:03:49 PM
Here's the original clip, at least according to the intro title graphic:

Ernie and Bert Explore a Pyramd  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I9ml83FxFE#)

Would you mind just talking us through all the differences between the original and re-edited clips?

Hey,
   Like I said, I don't remember the cuts, but the only music in the original clip is that in the beginning and end.  I believe the edited one is also on YouTube, saying something along the lines of the "1997 edit".  The previously posted official Sesame one is the full length, but with the added music running through the sketch.  I hope that helps.


   -Zach

I'm just funnin' you, Big Z.  No offense meant!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 17, 2012, 11:04:17 PM
Quote from: break on March 17, 2012, 09:15:23 AM
Quote from: Sashamak on March 16, 2012, 11:08:21 PM
Quote from: roubaix on March 16, 2012, 05:02:08 PM
Bad Ronald is bizarre and creepy for a network TV movie.

Bad Ronald(1974) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSgfmQEe0E8#)

49.95?!

VHS tapes used to cost monster bucks back in the 80's.  It wasn't rare for them to go for $100 or so, no matter how terrible the movie.

I remember seeing a full-page ad that Police Academy IV was available on video for $89.99. I had seen it in the theater and it was the first movie I ever walked out of, so the idea that people would pay $89.99 to see it presumably more than once boggled the mind.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on March 18, 2012, 11:10:37 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on March 17, 2012, 11:04:17 PM
I remember seeing a full-page ad that Police Academy IV was available on video for $89.99. I had seen it in the theater and it was the first movie I ever walked out of, so the idea that people would pay $89.99 to see it presumably more than once boggled the mind.

Those movies were never the same after the death of Clara Peller...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on March 21, 2012, 05:15:16 AM
So, who's this Alex character? He called in saying he was calling from Detroit @ 2:38:34, then called back as Alex from Anchorage @ 2:47:57. I remember that he's been calling a couple of times in the past, but the only specific instance I could identify was as "Alex in Bitters, Arkansas" @ 0:36:39 from the January 31 episode.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 21, 2012, 07:11:07 AM
Quote from: Rick in Salt Lake on March 18, 2012, 11:10:37 AM
Those movies were never the same after the death of Clara Peller...

Were any of us?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on March 21, 2012, 10:19:04 AM
In hour one/two right now. Great as usual. I love the Oberlin mockery. I've met a few folks from that college over the years and they produce some really annoying people (sorry to any alum on here, but you probably agree).

Deceased pro wrestler Larry Sweeney went there, and I hung out with him in what was one of the Top 5 most insane nights of my life. I saw him ash cigarettes in an open foot wound and wrestle three girls on matresses at an art kid loft in Philly. So he kind of made up for the other kids I met from there, so maybe it's okay after all.

Jon From Maplewood BROUGHT IT with the Cosell talk. The thought of him watching kids playing soccer in the background creeps me out beyond belief. I also loved the talk about Woody Paige and Skip Bayless and everyone else responsible for ESPN becoming really worthless.

Pudge's call is on. Gotta go!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 21, 2012, 10:29:03 AM
Pudge is something special.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on March 21, 2012, 10:35:43 AM
I just about died listening to the Pudge call.

"Squat Munches"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on March 21, 2012, 11:20:42 AM
Gary's screenplay

"Yeah.......Mike Sucks."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on March 21, 2012, 12:04:03 PM
Our long national nightmare is over: Zilch from hmitatine is permanently banned.  When he does get through something bad will happen to his red-marble vinyl album.  Two other higlights: on Old Brian Wilson - " 'In My Room'...what room?" and Gary the Squirrel mocking Mike's voice- "Yeah alright okay" "Yeah alright okay"

Feel better, Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 21, 2012, 01:35:56 PM
"Daniel Goodblood and Anton Chigger"

There was sort of a disconcerting quality to all the Marfans who called into last night's show ... sumthin' just a little bit off.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on March 21, 2012, 04:53:00 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on March 17, 2012, 11:04:17 PM
Quote from: break on March 17, 2012, 09:15:23 AM
Quote from: Sashamak on March 16, 2012, 11:08:21 PM
Quote from: roubaix on March 16, 2012, 05:02:08 PM
Bad Ronald is bizarre and creepy for a network TV movie.

Bad Ronald(1974) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSgfmQEe0E8#)

49.95?!

VHS tapes used to cost monster bucks back in the 80's.  It wasn't rare for them to go for $100 or so, no matter how terrible the movie.

I remember seeing a full-page ad that Police Academy IV was available on video for $89.99. I had seen it in the theater and it was the first movie I ever walked out of, so the idea that people would pay $89.99 to see it presumably more than once boggled the mind.

I don't recall seeing studio released "priced to own" movies until circa 1983/84. Paramount had a line that included "Terms Of Endearment." "Flashdance" and "Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan" priced at $25-$30 each. Studios could get $70+ per VHS copy because video rental stores were popping up everywhere and they accounted for the majority of VHS copies purchased. Video stores would sell previously viewed copies of the tapes once demand waned. The video store in the town where I grew up would pre-sell the previously viewed copies to recoup some of their investment. I remember pre-buying a pre-viewed copy of "Return Of The Jedi" for $40. That included rental of the tape for the first week it was out. I was renting "The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai Across The Eighth Dimension" so often that the guy suggested I just plunk down $80 for my own copy as that would be cheaper in the long run than renting it every weekend for five bucks.

Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on March 21, 2012, 01:35:56 PM
There was sort of a disconcerting quality to all the Marfans who called into last night's show ... sumthin' just a little bit off.

Every person I've encountered from Marfa is weird. It seems like the whole town is populated by people who would be right at home in a David Lynch flick.

What in the blazes was Van in DC's malfunction??? Tom made a comment about not wanting to play Fairport Covention and Sandy Denny and Van takes it as a personal insult. Three-plus hours he was running his mouth on Twitter calling Tom all manner of vile names and threatening to stop financially supporting WFMU unless they make Tom apologize on-air to Van. It was the Twitter equivalent of "The Feltdown."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on March 21, 2012, 07:20:25 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on March 21, 2012, 04:53:00 PM
What in the blazes was Van in DC's malfunction??? Tom made a comment about not wanting to play Fairport Covention and Sandy Denny and Van takes it as a personal insult. Three-plus hours he was running his mouth on Twitter calling Tom all manner of vile names and threatening to stop financially supporting WFMU unless they make Tom apologize on-air to Van. It was the Twitter equivalent of "The Feltdown."

I still think the notion of a "feltdown" is still WAY overblown.  Wally never went off like this and never threatened the station or anyone associated with it.  He mainly played along with the wrestler-type rivalry with Gregg's heel, and it led to Tom having a mentor-like chat with him, to help set him straight.  Equating it with any kind of true meltdown rings false.


   -Zach (Big Z/Z-Man/Wally's Human/Whatever Else)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on March 21, 2012, 09:03:24 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 21, 2012, 07:20:25 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on March 21, 2012, 04:53:00 PM
What in the blazes was Van in DC's malfunction??? Tom made a comment about not wanting to play Fairport Covention and Sandy Denny and Van takes it as a personal insult. Three-plus hours he was running his mouth on Twitter calling Tom all manner of vile names and threatening to stop financially supporting WFMU unless they make Tom apologize on-air to Van. It was the Twitter equivalent of "The Feltdown."

I still think the notion of a "feltdown" is still WAY overblown.  Wally never went off like this and never threatened the station or anyone associated with it.  He mainly played along with the wrestler-type rivalry with Gregg's heel, and it led to Tom having a mentor-like chat with him, to help set him straight.  Equating it with any kind of true meltdown rings false.


   -Zach (Big Z/Z-Man/Wally's Human/Whatever Else)

Valid point.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on March 21, 2012, 09:04:35 PM


Larry Sweeney delivered some of the best promos ever. His stuff with Mitch Ryder and Robbie Ellis for Chikara was transcendent. Truly a great artist, athlete, and entertainer.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 21, 2012, 09:24:29 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 21, 2012, 07:20:25 PM
Equating it with any kind of true meltdown rings false.


   
Perhaps that is where the humor lies.  Get it?  *Get* it??
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: danner on March 22, 2012, 09:59:05 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on March 17, 2012, 11:04:17 PM
I remember seeing a full-page ad that Police Academy IV was available on video for $89.99. I had seen it in the theater and it was the first movie I ever walked out of, so the idea that people would pay $89.99 to see it presumably more than once boggled the mind.
Yeah, I remember when The Rocky Horror Picture Show first came out on VHS in 1990 or so and seeing it for sale at a Sam Goody for around $80. Time has been very kind to home video.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 22, 2012, 10:21:48 AM
Quote from: fonpr on March 21, 2012, 09:24:29 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 21, 2012, 07:20:25 PM
Equating it with any kind of true meltdown rings false.


   
Perhaps that is where the humor lies.  Get it?  *Get* it??

Meltdown, feltdown - those are completely different things...like Margot and Fargo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on March 22, 2012, 10:28:12 AM
Jim Belushi plays Glug, the local desert mechanic who gets beaten to death with his own tire iron and has his blood replaced with quaker state 10W-40...and stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on March 22, 2012, 11:06:58 AM
I, too, remember fondly the now-insane prices of the Police Academy movies on the shelves of video stores throughout the country. I don't think there is anyone who has watched those movies more than yours truly. I've watched them more than Steve Guttenberg and Commandant Lassard combined. I recently watched the shower scene in Police Academy 3 (where Mauser gets armpit heat and has to walk around a police station naked) in ITALIAN on YouTube.

When I was hosting my comedy show in Philly, I tried to rally the people I performed with to do a tribute to Police Academy. I made introductory entrees into approaching the woman who played the soft-spoken, meek Hooks who always screamed "DON'T MOVE, DIRTBAG" at the end (save for in Police Academy 5: Mission to Miami, when she does it early -- character development!) since she was from Philly originally. But apparently no one in Philly comedy reveres these movies to the extent that I do.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 22, 2012, 12:08:23 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on March 22, 2012, 11:06:58 AM
I, too, remember fondly the now-insane prices of the Police Academy movies on the shelves of video stores throughout the country. I don't think there is anyone who has watched those movies more than yours truly. I've watched them more than Steve Guttenberg and Commandant Lassard combined. I recently watched the shower scene in Police Academy 3 (where Mauser gets armpit heat and has to walk around a police station naked) in ITALIAN on YouTube.

When I was hosting my comedy show in Philly, I tried to rally the people I performed with to do a tribute to Police Academy. I made introductory entrees into approaching the woman who played the soft-spoken, meek Hooks who always screamed "DON'T MOVE, DIRTBAG" at the end (save for in Police Academy 5: Mission to Miami, when she does it early -- character development!) since she was from Philly originally. But apparently no one in Philly comedy reveres these movies to the extent that I do.


From memory:

And someday I'm gonna be captain
And ev'ry rookie will go down on his knee
And he'll say "Captain Mau-ser
Yowza yowza"
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh...
[Realizes his hands are stuck] oh... oh...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 22, 2012, 04:07:08 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on March 21, 2012, 10:19:04 AM

Jon From Maplewood BROUGHT IT with the Cosell talk. The thought of him watching kids playing soccer in the background creeps me out beyond belief. I also loved the talk about Woody Paige and Skip Bayless and everyone else responsible for ESPN becoming really worthless.


First of all, thank you for the kind words.  BUT now I realize people got the wrong idea. He was not watching us/me in any creepy way. He was just watching his grandson play soccer. The pain was in me failing to stop one goal out of 30 in front of HOWARD COSELL!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on March 22, 2012, 06:16:18 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on March 22, 2012, 11:06:58 AM
I recently watched the shower scene in Police Academy 3 (where Mauser gets armpit heat and has to walk around a police station naked) in ITALIAN on YouTube.

You watched it RECENTLY, huh?  Well, you should know then that Mauser gets his hands glued to his hair and runs around the station naked, and HARRIS gets the armpit heat in  part 4, ya Police Acadummy!  Also, Lassard has a name, it's George Gaynes!  Show some respect!


   -Zach (Big Z/Z-Man/Wally's Human/Whatever Else)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on March 22, 2012, 08:25:38 PM
Quote from: Brett from Clearing on March 21, 2012, 09:04:35 PM


Larry Sweeney delivered some of the best promos ever. His stuff with Mitch Ryder and Robbie Ellis for Chikara was transcendent. Truly a great artist, athlete, and entertainer.

The bit where he arm wrestles the kid is just awesome.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on March 22, 2012, 09:13:09 PM
''Who'da thunk it!''
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on March 22, 2012, 09:23:18 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 22, 2012, 06:16:18 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on March 22, 2012, 11:06:58 AM
I recently watched the shower scene in Police Academy 3 (where Mauser gets armpit heat and has to walk around a police station naked) in ITALIAN on YouTube.

You watched it RECENTLY, huh?  Well, you should know then that Mauser gets his hands glued to his hair and runs around the station naked, and HARRIS gets the armpit heat in  part 4, ya Police Acadummy!  Also, Lassard has a name, it's George Gaynes!  Show some respect!


   -Zach (Big Z/Z-Man/Wally's Human/Whatever Else)

Don't make me hate you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on March 23, 2012, 03:05:40 AM
The mental image of an elderly, shirtless, devillocked and gelatinously buff Jerry Only Barking orders at Pudge to do "squat munches" takes the cake(fudge?)!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on March 23, 2012, 07:52:36 AM
Tom' s Celebrity Apprentice rant made me wistful for his recaps. Enjoyed The West Wing talk as well, but I really think Toby Zeiglers breath would be much worse than Josh Lymans.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 23, 2012, 09:25:57 AM
An excellent case could be made for Toby Ziegler as well... quiet guy, always on a low boil. I feel like Alison Janney's character probably snarfs a tin of breath mints a day, though. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry in Ireland on March 23, 2012, 01:10:04 PM
This may be overly obscure, but I can't imagine John Goodman's president fill-in character breathing like an Alpine mint stream.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on March 23, 2012, 05:17:33 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 23, 2012, 09:25:57 AM
An excellent case could be made for Toby Ziegler as well... quiet guy, always on a low boil. I feel like Alison Janney's character probably snarfs a tin of breath mints a day, though.

I always imagined Toby's beard to be smoke tinged and his breath to be a mixture of stale whiskey and old cigars. You do make a valid point about Josh, though. Perhaps there was a collective stank on the show that we can't perceive. And now I've spent way too much time on this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on March 23, 2012, 05:25:18 PM
There's no doubt that Leo is the 'winner' here. Smoked like a chimney, old dude, didn't appear too concerned with pleasing people.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on March 23, 2012, 05:38:30 PM
Quote from: Martin on March 23, 2012, 05:25:18 PM
There's no doubt that Leo is the 'winner' here. Smoked like a chimney, old dude, didn't appear too concerned with pleasing people.

I failed to take into account the old man smell.  This topic has so many levels.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 23, 2012, 06:38:50 PM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on March 23, 2012, 05:38:30 PM
This topic has so many levels.

I thought about it a lot in those idle moments, grocery store line, etc. He mentioned it like a year ago, for chrissakes, and it's like, why the fuck would Tom have brought it up otherwise? There's something there here, clearly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on March 23, 2012, 07:04:53 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on March 22, 2012, 09:23:18 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 22, 2012, 06:16:18 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on March 22, 2012, 11:06:58 AM
I recently watched the shower scene in Police Academy 3 (where Mauser gets armpit heat and has to walk around a police station naked) in ITALIAN on YouTube.

You watched it RECENTLY, huh?  Well, you should know then that Mauser gets his hands glued to his hair and runs around the station naked, and HARRIS gets the armpit heat in  part 4, ya Police Acadummy!  Also, Lassard has a name, it's George Gaynes!  Show some respect!


   -Zach (Big Z/Z-Man/Wally's Human/Whatever Else)

Don't make me hate you.

Ha!  If you can't bust on the wrestling heel, with pretentious trivial knowledge superiority, who can you bust on?


   -Zach (Big Z/Z-Man/Wally's Human/Whatever Else)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on March 23, 2012, 09:50:30 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 23, 2012, 09:25:57 AM
I feel like Alison Janney's character probably snarfs a tin of breath mints a day, though.

...creating what's surely an intoxicating blend of Calvin Klein's Obsession and Altoids.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on March 23, 2012, 10:29:18 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on March 23, 2012, 09:50:30 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on March 23, 2012, 09:25:57 AM
I feel like Alison Janney's character probably snarfs a tin of breath mints a day, though.

...creating what's surely an intoxicating blend of Calvin Klein's Obsession and Altoids.

Haven't we all had a crush on The Flamingo at some point?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on March 25, 2012, 10:51:04 PM
CELEBRITY APPRENTICE must be an absolutely horrible show for these celebrities to have to do because I've noticed a trend of celebs just volunteering to go home at the first opportunity they can do so w/o looking like a quitter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: crumbum on March 26, 2012, 08:21:19 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on March 25, 2012, 10:51:04 PM
CELEBRITY APPRENTICE must be an absolutely horrible show for these celebrities to have to do because I've noticed a trend of celebs just volunteering to go home at the first opportunity they can do so w/o looking like a quitter.

I caught it this week and was surprised to see Penn looking like such a miserable jerk. However irritating he can be in some ways, he normally comes off as a happy go lucky kind of guy with a very ironic sense of humour. I get the sense that if he is showing so much strain then the show must truly be a living hell.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on March 26, 2012, 10:38:07 AM
Gary the Squirrel bustin' the Buddha's beans:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5QH9nsZG_To/TzP0CNsg2SI/AAAAAAAAAak/sl7BWWGoh4w/s1600/SquirrelprayertoBuddha.jpg)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: akaJudge on March 26, 2012, 01:58:07 PM
The "Help Me, Rascal" song parody hurt me.  I've been to Marfa, and you guys are completely correct in thinking it's totally weird.  It's such an odd convergence of disparate cultures/subcultures.  Really, REALLY rich people, West Texas desert rats, artists, brutal but beautiful landscape, drug traffic (nearby, at least), the mysterious Marfa Lights.  The lights are real!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on March 26, 2012, 08:23:12 PM
Looks like Gary's bustin a nut to me ;0
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 27, 2012, 09:54:49 AM
Tom, motivational speaker: "Bark like a dog, Brian!"
"Brian": "Ruf ruf."


On another note: As someone who has suffered from back problems for over a decade, it is a bummer to hear of Tom's current tribulations.  Even though I have been flat on my back in bed for a week, I have never had sciatica, where it creeps past your lower back down to your legs. That sounds truly excruciating.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 27, 2012, 10:28:51 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 27, 2012, 09:54:49 AM
Tom, motivational speaker: "Bark like a dog, Brian!"
"Brian": "Ruf ruf."


On another note: As someone who has suffered from back problems for over a decade, it is a bummer to hear of Tom's current tribulations.  Even though I have been flat on my back in bed for a week, I have never had sciatica, where it creeps past your lower back down to your legs. That sounds truly excruciating.

It was. Surgery finally stopped mine in 1994. I had lived with it since 1978.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DrCam on March 27, 2012, 12:19:07 PM
'The only Fairport Convention that I want to hear is The Battle Of Evermore'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on March 27, 2012, 01:01:39 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on March 27, 2012, 09:54:49 AM
I have never had sciatica, where it creeps past your lower back down to your legs. That sounds truly excruciating.
Sciatica is a bitch.  After two surgeries, I mostly just have numbness below my right knee, where the pain used to be the worst.  Ice and stretching are the best for relief.  Core strengthening is best for prevention.  I swear we've had this discussion on this board before.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on March 27, 2012, 07:04:54 PM
Quote from: DrCam on March 27, 2012, 12:19:07 PM
'The only Fairport Convention that I want to hear is The Battle Of Evermore'

Careful. You'll get Van in DC all riled up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on March 27, 2012, 08:20:16 PM
The Canadian Glen Beck just sent a couple of tweets. Maybe tonight's the night we get treated to him singing "I'm A Little Teapot."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on March 28, 2012, 04:21:20 AM
''That's computer comedy''
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on March 28, 2012, 07:43:52 AM
Tom's dislike for the Eagles made me happy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on March 28, 2012, 08:24:46 AM
I'm a Magic Johnston surrounded by Greg Kite's.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on March 28, 2012, 08:38:14 AM
I was howling during the WFUV slam-fest. So awesome that Tom called those D.Js out. The 10,000 maniac reference was priceless. I was forced to listen to that station for 8 hrs a day one summer for a job I had...truly horrifying. And to bookend it with the Pete Seeger stuff was gold. Going after Seeger is ballsy and hilarious!

Great show! I'm behind in eps. and catching up on some laughs!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on March 28, 2012, 09:07:37 AM
I'm just at the Matt Walsh call. The beginning before that is the funniest 15-or-so minutes I've ever heard in anything. "Magic Johnson in a world of Greg Kite's."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on March 28, 2012, 09:23:19 AM
Interesting...he didn't say "a world of Kurtis Rambis'" 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 28, 2012, 09:25:12 AM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on March 28, 2012, 08:38:14 AM
Going after Seeger is ballsy and hilarious!

Really? Why, 'cause he's such a power player that you're really sticking your neck out telling the truth about the old fraud?

(I haven't listened yet.  I may well find it funny.  But "ballsy"?  Where, at the Rest Home for Ex-Wobblies?)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on March 28, 2012, 11:17:27 AM
yeah, maybe not the right word. I dunno, with all the Dylan/Woody Guthrie/Springsteen tribute album lineage etc. I just thought Seeger was an untouchable, which makes it even weirder and funnier.

Dylan did seem quasi-crushed in 'No Direction Home' re-telling the axe incident. I believe he just wanted to go out and get drunk afterwords. His feelings were hurt!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on March 28, 2012, 11:57:10 AM
"Hey Gary, what are you doing on Ken [Dashow]'s head?" (BeatlesCon, Classic Rock Creeps)

"I can't get all the peppers on this thing!" Tom as Wally Wackiman running a Chipotles (Best Show Apprentice)

"Well Pete, we kinda added a few things to it, uh, what are you doing with that axe?" (Careful With That Axe, Pete)

Of course, "The Gary & Vance Show"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on March 28, 2012, 12:13:31 PM
"The President's comin!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 28, 2012, 01:32:10 PM
"Guests of the Best Show fly Qantas."  - Jason

Quote from: cavorting with nudists on March 28, 2012, 09:25:12 AM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on March 28, 2012, 08:38:14 AM
Going after Seeger is ballsy and hilarious!

Really? Why, 'cause he's such a power player that you're really sticking your neck out telling the truth about the old fraud?

(I haven't listened yet.  I may well find it funny.  But "ballsy"?  Where, at the Rest Home for Ex-Wobblies?)

I think ballsy is a perfect word for it.  Ballsy because at this point most people find someone like Pete Seeger unassailable due to his age and perceived impact.  He's sacrosanct.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on March 28, 2012, 01:44:38 PM
From last weeks show:
"Birthday or no birthday, that was enough."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 28, 2012, 02:03:54 PM
Well, just for perspective's sake:

Pete Seeger refusing to name names or to invoke the 5th before HUAC: Not funny, but ballsy

Goofing on Pete Seeger in a way unlikely to get indignant responses from anyone except a few super-earnest hippies that you can easily best in a snark fight if it comes to that: Potentially funny, but not all that ballsy
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: pat-trick on March 28, 2012, 02:31:25 PM
I'm just starting to listen to the show, and I can tell you my favorite part already.

Tom played "In My Time of Dying"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on March 28, 2012, 05:25:28 PM
This has to be one of Tom's favorite Seinfeld moments:

The Good Samaritan? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPnK0NCn_MQ#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on March 28, 2012, 05:40:29 PM
Jason's Wally impression
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on March 28, 2012, 05:50:26 PM
Vance allowing Gary to tell his jokes. What a friend.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 28, 2012, 08:24:48 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on March 28, 2012, 05:50:26 PM
Vance allowing Gary to tell his jokes. What a friend.

I realize that Vance is a good deal more reserved and polite than Gary, but it would be a hoot if he were to attempt his own AP Mike impersonation on the next Gary & Vance Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on March 28, 2012, 11:10:11 PM
I liked when Dan from Tasmania admitted he went "fairly crazy" when Midnight Oil played that one song live.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: badgrammer on March 29, 2012, 09:31:39 AM
Tom's Beatlefest stories have always been a spring season highlight (for as long as I have been listening to TBS). I think because I have always wanted to go to Beatlefest since I was in high school and now I feel like I can just live vicariously thorugh Tom's stories -good and bad.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on March 29, 2012, 12:02:26 PM
Also, I really enjoyed Tom taking the piss out of the classic rock guys. I can't think of a more condescending, crypto-racist fandom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on March 29, 2012, 12:17:46 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 29, 2012, 12:02:26 PM
Also, I really enjoyed Tom taking the piss out of the classic rock guys. I can't think of a more condescending, crypto-racist fandom.

Yeah.  Those guys typically go..."Now let me tell something about REAL music..." meaning, I don't understand modern life, can we talk about things from when I was young?  And funny, when they talk about 'classic music' it's never soul, funk, or motown.  And certainly not disco!   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on March 29, 2012, 12:54:43 PM
Tom's laugh-based acceptance of that one unmendable fence. We should all feel less skeezy about it now and we can definitely stop talking about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on March 29, 2012, 06:01:45 PM
Quote from: thom on March 29, 2012, 12:54:43 PM
Tom's laugh-based acceptance of that one unmendable fence. We should all feel less skeezy about it now and we can definitely stop talking about it.

I'm probably going to still daydream about Parent Trapping them back together somehow but it sounds like Tom has accepted it and moved on, which means I can stop feeling like a creep for feeling bad about it whenever it's obliquely mentioned.

I feel like someone should do a tourney pitting Tom's various impressions against one another.  I have to believe his Trump and his Garrison Keiller would end up in the Final Four.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on March 29, 2012, 06:13:59 PM
It's not as weird listening to "his" past appearances on the show as I thought it would be. I'm just laughing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on March 30, 2012, 03:21:52 AM
Quote from: Flood on March 21, 2012, 05:15:16 AM
So, who's this Alex character? He called in saying he was calling from Detroit @ 2:38:34, then called back as Alex from Anchorage @ 2:47:57. I remember that he's been calling a couple of times in the past, but the only specific instance I could identify was as "Alex in Bitters, Arkansas" @ 0:36:39 from the January 31 episode.

FWIW, he's a regular caller on Shut Up Weirdo as "George"…

The callers who call all shows are really freaky. Until I listened to old Best Show episodes, I had no idea who the Kansas creep was that called into Seven Second Delay a couple of times. I also didn't fully get the way that Ken made fun of him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on March 30, 2012, 03:27:12 AM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on March 28, 2012, 05:25:28 PM
This has to be one of Tom's favorite Seinfeld moments:

The Good Samaritan? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPnK0NCn_MQ#)

Duty to rescue (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duty_to_rescue) is actually a real thing in a couple of jurisdictions.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on March 30, 2012, 09:43:40 AM
Quote from: Crusherkc on March 29, 2012, 12:17:46 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 29, 2012, 12:02:26 PM
Also, I really enjoyed Tom taking the piss out of the classic rock guys. I can't think of a more condescending, crypto-racist fandom.

Yeah.  Those guys typically go..."Now let me tell something about REAL music..." meaning, I don't understand modern life, can we talk about things from when I was young?  And funny, when they talk about 'classic music' it's never soul, funk, or motown.  And certainly not disco!

I also love how "real music" to these guys is stuff like the Allman Brothers, The Eagles, Eagles solo projects and The Doors. You seriously could not pay me enough money to listen to any of those bands.

There is no greater hell than being stuck in traffic in a car driven by your uncle who LOVES the classic rock station.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 30, 2012, 10:42:04 AM
I'm an old fart and I agree completely.  About WFUV too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on March 30, 2012, 10:46:58 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on March 30, 2012, 09:43:40 AM
There is no greater hell than being stuck in traffic in a car driven by your uncle who LOVES the classic rock station.

Much like how Jason made "Y'allbegone Pond" you should make a series of "Greggulator's Tales of Horror" with this as your initial episode...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike Desert on March 30, 2012, 11:26:56 AM
Whenever I think of the Eagles now, I think of this gem of comedy The H is O! (http://vimeo.com/14836322)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on March 30, 2012, 12:08:14 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on March 30, 2012, 09:43:40 AM
There is no greater hell than being stuck in traffic in a car driven by your uncle who LOVES the classic rock station.

"I'm getting closer to my home
I'm getting closer to my home
I'm getting closer to my home... [repeat endlessly]"

Who did that, Grand Funk?  ugh. Seriously classic rock, gives us a 'McArthur Park' or a 'Cowboy Star' every once in awhile for laughs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: AllSussedOut on March 30, 2012, 12:15:16 PM
"ew... I don't want to hear your weird Richard Butler erotic fiction!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on March 30, 2012, 12:18:49 PM
"You... eat like that."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on March 30, 2012, 12:46:29 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on March 29, 2012, 12:17:46 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 29, 2012, 12:02:26 PM
Also, I really enjoyed Tom taking the piss out of the classic rock guys. I can't think of a more condescending, crypto-racist fandom.

Yeah.  Those guys typically go..."Now let me tell something about REAL music..." meaning, I don't understand modern life, can we talk about things from when I was young?  And funny, when they talk about 'classic music' it's never soul, funk, or motown.  And certainly not disco!

Maybe. But by implication, aren't you saying the same thing about the music you happen to like over the music they happen to like? I wish I could live long enough to see how many of you will behave when you get a lot older and things start not making sense to you. As hard as it is for me to imagine, I bet there will be a lot of "Now let me tell something about REAL music.....RZA, Deerhunter, Mastodon...".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on March 30, 2012, 01:24:38 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 30, 2012, 12:46:29 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on March 29, 2012, 12:17:46 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 29, 2012, 12:02:26 PM
Also, I really enjoyed Tom taking the piss out of the classic rock guys. I can't think of a more condescending, crypto-racist fandom.

Yeah.  Those guys typically go..."Now let me tell something about REAL music..." meaning, I don't understand modern life, can we talk about things from when I was young?  And funny, when they talk about 'classic music' it's never soul, funk, or motown.  And certainly not disco!

Maybe. But by implication, aren't you saying the same thing about the music you happen to like over the music they happen to like? I wish I could live long enough to see how many of you will behave when you get a lot older and things start not making sense to you. As hard as it is for me to imagine, I bet there will be a lot of "Now let me tell something about REAL music.....RZA, Deerhunter, Mastodon...".

Words of wisdom, Mr. from Knoxville.  Words. Of. Wisdom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on March 30, 2012, 01:57:08 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 30, 2012, 12:46:29 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on March 29, 2012, 12:17:46 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 29, 2012, 12:02:26 PM
Also, I really enjoyed Tom taking the piss out of the classic rock guys. I can't think of a more condescending, crypto-racist fandom.

Yeah.  Those guys typically go..."Now let me tell something about REAL music..." meaning, I don't understand modern life, can we talk about things from when I was young?  And funny, when they talk about 'classic music' it's never soul, funk, or motown.  And certainly not disco!

Maybe. But by implication, aren't you saying the same thing about the music you happen to like over the music they happen to like? I wish I could live long enough to see how many of you will behave when you get a lot older and things start not making sense to you. As hard as it is for me to imagine, I bet there will be a lot of "Now let me tell something about REAL music.....RZA, Deerhunter, Mastodon...".

I grew up doing that trying to push my tastes upon my less-than-tasteful friends. Isn't that why Pavement exists?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on March 30, 2012, 02:50:50 PM
Quote from: Flood on March 30, 2012, 03:21:52 AM
Quote from: Flood on March 21, 2012, 05:15:16 AM
So, who's this Alex character? He called in saying he was calling from Detroit @ 2:38:34, then called back as Alex from Anchorage @ 2:47:57. I remember that he's been calling a couple of times in the past, but the only specific instance I could identify was as "Alex in Bitters, Arkansas" @ 0:36:39 from the January 31 episode.

FWIW, he's a regular caller on Shut Up Weirdo as "George"…

The callers who call all shows are really freaky. Until I listened to old Best Show episodes, I had no idea who the Kansas creep was that called into Seven Second Delay a couple of times. I also didn't fully get the way that Ken made fun of him.

Spike is one of the more normal "all FMU show" callers and that should tell you all you need to know right there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 30, 2012, 02:59:07 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 29, 2012, 06:13:59 PM
It's not as weird listening to "his" past appearances on the show as I thought it would be. I'm just laughing.

If you say "his" name, you'll have to spin around three times and spit over your left shoulder! j/k

"He" is still and probably will remain a funny guy. But, considering everything, I have icky reservations about him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on March 30, 2012, 03:01:11 PM
It just feels weird typing out his name, I don't understand myself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on March 30, 2012, 03:03:44 PM
I'm pretty sure the doofus doing the muppet voice asking Tom about the fund-raiser was Zilch, had the same bone-headed inflection and lack of talent oozing from the voice. Also, I feel like I pretty much only get on here to talk about him, I clearly need to reflect on my life.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 30, 2012, 03:05:11 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 30, 2012, 12:46:29 PM
Maybe. But by implication, aren't you saying the same thing about the music you happen to like over the music they happen to like? I wish I could live long enough to see how many of you will behave when you get a lot older and things start not making sense to you. As hard as it is for me to imagine, I bet there will be a lot of "Now let me tell something about REAL music.....RZA, Deerhunter, Mastodon...".

Well, but I'm already there, pretty much.  I'm a tail-end baby boomer; unlike many in my cohort, I didn't stop being interested in new music when I hit 25, but I can no longer claim to be much interested in what The Kids are listening to.  The obnoxious thing about the Classic Rock attitude is its premise that "REAL music" is distinguished by, among other things: a) instrumental virtuosity; 2) comfortable fit within a mostly blues-based tradition; and 3) the chronological accident of having been made during the 60s and 70s.  It's one thing to have come to a point in life where up-to-the-minute pop culture no longer speaks to you all that much; it's another to hold the smug attitude that it's inherently less legitimate or "real" than it was in the old days that these kids are sadly deprived for having missed.

Oh yeah, another obnoxious thing about the Classic Rock attitude is that a huge proportion of the music it venerates blows chunks.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on March 30, 2012, 03:06:38 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on March 30, 2012, 03:01:11 PM
It just feels weird typing out his name, I don't understand myself.

I understand. I was just goofing on you with the first part.  :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 30, 2012, 03:21:02 PM
I wonder how often people whose voices are naturally off call in and get the heave ho for doing a voice. Surely it's happened a few times.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on March 30, 2012, 03:28:34 PM
Quote from: RVARichmond on March 30, 2012, 03:03:44 PM
I'm pretty sure the doofus doing the muppet voice asking Tom about the fund-raiser was Zilch, had the same bone-headed inflection and lack of talent oozing from the voice. Also, I feel like I pretty much only get on here to talk about him, I clearly need to reflect on my life.

I thought it was Z*** as well.

Also, I understand your concern. The M** H***** plague walks your streets, not just your airwaves/Internet. You're the first line in the war. Z*** is pulling the whole city's rep down.

You have my sympathy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on March 30, 2012, 04:05:24 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on March 30, 2012, 03:28:34 PM
Quote from: RVARichmond on March 30, 2012, 03:03:44 PM
I'm pretty sure the doofus doing the muppet voice asking Tom about the fund-raiser was Zilch, had the same bone-headed inflection and lack of talent oozing from the voice. Also, I feel like I pretty much only get on here to talk about him, I clearly need to reflect on my life.

I thought it was Z*** as well.

Also, I understand your concern. The M** H***** plague walks your streets, not just your airwaves/Internet. You're the first line in the war. Z*** is pulling the whole city's rep down.

You have my sympathy.

Thank you, Mr. Jason. And to think, people were finally forgetting we were the capitol of the Confederacy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on March 30, 2012, 04:38:08 PM
I feel that Darth Zach from Richmond was at least one of the callers from last week and that the South will rise up again...on a anti-*it *a***e tide of sentiment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on March 30, 2012, 04:42:14 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on March 30, 2012, 03:05:11 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 30, 2012, 12:46:29 PM
Oh yeah, another obnoxious thing about the Classic Rock attitude is that a huge proportion of the music it venerates blows chunks.

The thing I don't understand about Classic Rock stations is the unpredictable playlists. The format is essentially the smoldering remains of the Album-Oriented Rock, a format that prided itself on playing "deep cuts" that Top 40 stations didn't play [as well as many artists outside the Top 40 format]. But when the on-air person at the classic rock station tells you there's some Led Zeppelin on the way after the five minute commercial break you can pretty much guarantee it'll be one of these ten songs:
  • Over the Hills and Far Away
  • Communication Breakdown
  • Black Dog
  • Dazed and Confused
  • Whole Lotta Love
  • Good Times Bad Times
  • Kasmir
  • Immigrant Song
  • D'yer Mak'er
  • Stairway to Heaven
There's maybe another five songs that receive semi-frequent play. But out of the group's seventy-three songs on their studio albums [including Coda] these are the ten you're most likely to hear. Imagine if the local UHF station only aired twenty different episodes of Seinfeld or Star Trek in some random order. It was only after a decade-plus of not listening to commercial [and most independent/public] radio stations that I've been able to fully appreciate Led Zeppelin and some of the other groups that are Classic Rock radio staples. Factor in that they don't seem to play anything released after 1987 [I use this year as I have heard material from U2's The Joshua Tree on Classic Rock radio] and it's a pretty confined format. By comparison Top 40 is more open-minded since artists come and go from that format.

The Alternative/Modern Rock format is even worse. Every time I happen to hear "The Edge" [as the station in the D/FW area calls itself] I hear three or four songs from the 1982-1995 era for every new "cutting edge" song. If you want to hear Bush there's no longer any need to head to the nearest strip club; just flip to your local Alternative station. "Oldies" radio seems to have the largest playlist of any radio format and seems to add more new [well, new to the format anyway] songs than the other formats.

Ultimately this is the direct result of Clear Channel, CBS, Entercom and a couple of others amassing huge media conglomerates that attempt to provide the "atmosphere" of our lives whether it be via radio, television, outdoor advertisements, etc. "It's all about the money, man; not the art!"

And that's one of the main reasons why I love and financially support WFMU. I hear stuff I'll never hear on another radio station. The Best Show is a gem. You may not fully appreciate it until you're subjected to your local Classic Rock station's "morning zoo" doing the same trite, hackneyed material they were doing 30/35 years ago during the "glory days" of AOR ["Man, we could play whatever song we wanted to!"].

Apologies for rambling/ranting.

:steps off soapbox:

EDIT: Boy did I fail at using the "quote" function.  :rollseyes:
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on March 30, 2012, 04:57:46 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on March 30, 2012, 03:28:34 PM
Quote from: RVARichmond on March 30, 2012, 03:03:44 PM
I'm pretty sure the doofus doing the muppet voice asking Tom about the fund-raiser was Zilch, had the same bone-headed inflection and lack of talent oozing from the voice. Also, I feel like I pretty much only get on here to talk about him, I clearly need to reflect on my life.

I thought it was Z*** as well.

Also, I understand your concern. The M** H***** plague walks your streets, not just your airwaves/Internet. You're the first line in the war. Z*** is pulling the whole city's rep down.

You have my sympathy.

AAARRRGGGHHH!  That my given name (an awesome one) has to be treated as a curse-word, because of one bad apple spoiling the bunch is infuriating.  That's the real main reason I called into The Rest Show episode.  It stinks, too, because this dope actually spells it the right way.  I grew up with Morris and Lego Maniac jokes galore.  I'd trade those, in a heartbeat, for what this schmoe has done to my name in the FOT community.


   -Zach (Big Z/Z-Man/Wally's Human/Whatever Else)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 30, 2012, 05:20:49 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on March 30, 2012, 04:42:14 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on March 30, 2012, 03:05:11 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on March 30, 2012, 12:46:29 PM
Oh yeah, another obnoxious thing about the Classic Rock attitude is that a huge proportion of the music it venerates blows chunks.

The thing I don't understand about Classic Rock stations is the unpredictable playlists. The format is essentially the smoldering remains of the Album-Oriented Rock, a format that prided itself on playing "deep cuts" that Top 40 stations didn't play [as well as many artists outside the Top 40 format]. But when the on-air person at the classic rock station tells you there's some Led Zeppelin on the way after the five minute commercial break you can pretty much guarantee it'll be one of these ten songs:
  • Over the Hills and Far Away
  • Communication Breakdown
  • Black Dog
  • Dazed and Confused
  • Whole Lotta Love
  • Good Times Bad Times
  • Kasmir
  • Immigrant Song
  • D'yer Mak'er
  • Stairway to Heaven
There's maybe another five songs that receive semi-frequent play. But out of the group's seventy-three songs on their studio albums [including Coda] these are the ten you're most likely to hear. Imagine if the local UHF station only aired twenty different episodes of Seinfeld or Star Trek in some random order. It was only after a decade-plus of not listening to commercial [and most independent/public] radio stations that I've been able to fully appreciate Led Zeppelin and some of the other groups that are Classic Rock radio staples. Factor in that they don't seem to play anything released after 1987 [I use this year as I have heard material from U2's The Joshua Tree on Classic Rock radio] and it's a pretty confined format. By comparison Top 40 is more open-minded since artists come and go from that format.

The Alternative/Modern Rock format is even worse. Every time I happen to hear "The Edge" [as the station in the D/FW area calls itself] I hear three or four songs from the 1982-1995 era for every new "cutting edge" song. If you want to hear Bush there's no longer any need to head to the nearest strip club; just flip to your local Alternative station. "Oldies" radio seems to have the largest playlist of any radio format and seems to add more new [well, new to the format anyway] songs than the other formats.

Ultimately this is the direct result of Clear Channel, CBS, Entercom and a couple of others amassing huge media conglomerates that attempt to provide the "atmosphere" of our lives whether it be via radio, television, outdoor advertisements, etc. "It's all about the money, man; not the art!"

And that's one of the main reasons why I love and financially support WFMU. I hear stuff I'll never hear on another radio station. The Best Show is a gem. You may not fully appreciate it until you're subjected to your local Classic Rock station's "morning zoo" doing the same trite, hackneyed material they were doing 30/35 years ago during the "glory days" of AOR ["Man, we could play whatever song we wanted to!"].

Apologies for rambling/ranting.

:steps off soapbox:

I've got to admit WFMU is more or less the only radio station I listen to ever anymore, w/ the exception of occasionally listening to Radio Disney because my daughter likes it. When I had a long commute, I had XM radio, so between that and podcasts and streaming radio I'm kind of surprised big commercial radio stations continue to exist at all. I'm even more amazed to hear they still exist than to see a video store. I don't particularly miss or feel nostalgic for them at all, and share a loathing for 'modern rock' as the most loathsome format by many miles (in part perhaps due to being most involved and obsessed with music during the early and mid 90s when the modern rock format got started and I felt bad for all those kids listening to really bad music that was kind of a farcical imitation of (or alternative to) great stuff that was out there at the time). Oh geez look at the time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on March 31, 2012, 12:02:24 AM
Modern rock station's Led Zeppelin is Nirvana and they'll maybe play 5 different Nirvana songs to those 10 Led Zeppelin songs. I personally hate my local modern rock station(the Edge as well from Toronto) and modern rock is really stretching what they play. They'll play that stupid "A face A laugh!" song that soccer commercials play or AWOL Nation and garbage like that.  Before I discovered WFMU, I did not know what Pavement, Sleater Kinney, or Dinosaur Jr. was and I hate myself a little for not finding out about them sooner but part of that is just that the modern rock outlets were garbage and will always be garbage and will always play Stone Temple Pilots or Muse. And even with the Canadian content law, they'll ignore bands like Fucked Up(You can totally play Queen of Hearts on the radio) and other great bands. And this radio station produces 10 part oral histories on Our Lady Peace and Finger 11.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on March 31, 2012, 11:50:56 AM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on March 30, 2012, 02:50:50 PM
Quote from: Flood on March 30, 2012, 03:21:52 AM
Quote from: Flood on March 21, 2012, 05:15:16 AM
So, who's this Alex character? He called in saying he was calling from Detroit @ 2:38:34, then called back as Alex from Anchorage @ 2:47:57. I remember that he's been calling a couple of times in the past, but the only specific instance I could identify was as "Alex in Bitters, Arkansas" @ 0:36:39 from the January 31 episode.

FWIW, he's a regular caller on Shut Up Weirdo as "George"…

The callers who call all shows are really freaky. Until I listened to old Best Show episodes, I had no idea who the Kansas creep was that called into Seven Second Delay a couple of times. I also didn't fully get the way that Ken made fun of him.

Spike is one of the more normal "all FMU show" callers and that should tell you all you need to know right there.

He didn't used to be like that, though. He didn't start calling 7SD until a couple of months ago, for instance. Ken has also developed a strategy against him: If Spike is the first caller, Ken will hang up on him instantly.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chad from Oregon on March 31, 2012, 01:18:01 PM
One day, Clay Pigeon may happen upon Spike wandering the streets and proceed to innocently ask him about whatever happens to be happening in the world at the moment. What's more likely to happen is that Spike will "find" him first and follow him around for a few hours.

Or days.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on April 03, 2012, 05:27:09 AM
The mentioning of Doc Sarno (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_E._Sarno). I remember Ken recommending his book Mind Over Back Pain years ago.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 03, 2012, 01:24:27 PM
I just laughed myself silly at the Robert Klein stuff w/Matt Walsh on the phone -- "Remember how he couldn't stop his leg?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 03, 2012, 02:38:07 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 03, 2012, 01:24:27 PM
I just laughed myself silly at the Robert Klein stuff w/Matt Walsh on the phone -- "Remember how he couldn't stop his leg?"

PS I cannot believe Tom just made an Elephant's Memory reference. Jesus.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: break on April 03, 2012, 08:50:10 PM
Gary Boosey. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on April 04, 2012, 12:02:24 PM
"caucasian refuse...Newbridge to the bone."

 Great to have a Ratmen call to tie in with Opening day tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on April 04, 2012, 12:21:14 PM
Tom was on fire during Spike's call.

"Do you like hate rock?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 04, 2012, 12:35:32 PM
Another broad that scares me-----COUPON CHIKKY


(http://super-steals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/press-195x300.png)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bachwards on April 04, 2012, 05:14:09 PM
So was the guy asking about Game of Thrones at the end the Gordon from North Dakota AKA Payola guy AKA Kid Kansas?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gregory on April 04, 2012, 06:24:44 PM
B-O-P
Y-O-U
In the nose
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jane from nova scotia on April 04, 2012, 07:58:29 PM
Quote from: bachwards on April 04, 2012, 05:14:09 PM
So was the guy asking about Game of Thrones at the end the Gordon from North Dakota AKA Payola guy AKA Kid Kansas?

Yes, it was THE Gordon, he has made a few calls this past year. Who by the way is not related or affiliated with Kid Kansas at all whatsoever. They are 2 different shmucks.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bachwards on April 04, 2012, 09:12:39 PM
Quote from: jane from nova scotia on April 04, 2012, 07:58:29 PM
Quote from: bachwards on April 04, 2012, 05:14:09 PM
So was the guy asking about Game of Thrones at the end the Gordon from North Dakota AKA Payola guy AKA Kid Kansas?

Yes, it was THE Gordon, he has made a few calls this past year. Who by the way is not related or affiliated with Kid Kansas at all whatsoever. They are 2 different shmucks.
Thanks for the info.  Show archivist buffcoat had claimed (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=4605.0) his extensive voice analyses convinced him they were the same person.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 05, 2012, 10:13:49 AM
I enjoy Gary tha Squirrel's 'Get it? GET IT?' entirely too much.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on April 05, 2012, 11:45:40 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 05, 2012, 10:13:49 AM
I enjoy Gary tha Squirrel's 'Get it? GET IT?' entirely too much.

You are not alone. I love Gary so much. In fact, the musical intro to the Gary & Vance Show is my favorite show moment of the year.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on April 05, 2012, 11:47:49 AM
I hope Gary's second "Get it!?" only gets more and more intense and angry.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on April 05, 2012, 12:06:03 PM
One of the Best Best Show's in years that didn't feature a special appearance or special event. 
Favorite Mo: @1:22:55, Tom as Trump simply saying “Tetley Tea”

Runners-up: during  Spike’s call, every time Tom asked-sincerely asked “Who?”, “Who??”; the Marfans are becoming the new Zilch from misthamine; “when they start that Guuuuuuuuuuuuuus chant, it gets the adrenaline flowing”

The inspiration for the Mount Carmel album cover comes from the '72 Topps cards
(http://www.halloffamememorabilia.com/images/products/p-454581-bobby-murcer-1972-topps-baseball-card-699-new-york-yankees-aw-36150.jpg) (http://s3.amazonaws.com/delivery.midheaven.com/r/121544/images/6550301054250_main.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Key Loser on April 05, 2012, 12:49:06 PM
Trent L. Strauss's brother making Christian Horror movies, including my favorite "The Immaculate Exsanguination"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on April 05, 2012, 02:22:44 PM
Quote from: jane from nova scotia on April 04, 2012, 07:58:29 PM
Quote from: bachwards on April 04, 2012, 05:14:09 PM
So was the guy asking about Game of Thrones at the end the Gordon from North Dakota AKA Payola guy AKA Kid Kansas?

Yes, it was THE Gordon, he has made a few calls this past year. Who by the way is not related or affiliated with Kid Kansas at all whatsoever. They are 2 different shmucks.


Jane - do you have personal knowledge of this?  If so, I'm willing to revisit.  They sound awfully similar to me, but radio makes it a best-guess situation a lot of the time.

I know that "Gordon" has called in as several other people throughout the years.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike Desert on April 05, 2012, 03:34:40 PM
"I'm talking about coffin fun" bahahahaha
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on April 05, 2012, 05:57:29 PM
Since today is the anniversary of the deaths of Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley I'm listening to the April 6, 2004 Best Show. It's the one with Chubby Checker's history of grunge in the first hour. Classic stuff!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on April 05, 2012, 07:19:20 PM
Tom's Chubby Checker is great.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: jane from nova scotia on April 05, 2012, 09:01:36 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on April 05, 2012, 02:22:44 PM
Quote from: jane from nova scotia on April 04, 2012, 07:58:29 PM
Quote from: bachwards on April 04, 2012, 05:14:09 PM
So was the guy asking about Game of Thrones at the end the Gordon from North Dakota AKA Payola guy AKA Kid Kansas?

Yes, it was THE Gordon, he has made a few calls this past year. Who by the way is not related or affiliated with Kid Kansas at all whatsoever. They are 2 different shmucks.




Jane - do you have personal knowledge of this?  If so, I'm willing to revisit.  They sound awfully similar to me, but radio makes it a best-guess situation a lot of the time.

I know that "Gordon" has called in as several other people throughout the years.

buffocoat, yes, unfortunately my personal knowledge is that of an intimate nature as I'm his ladyfriend.

I also called in about having the 'love grotto' idea which Ms. Aimee Mann LOVED, but Tom did not.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike Desert on April 05, 2012, 09:58:59 PM
I have been really enjoying Tom's take on Celebrity Apprentice....I just read this and am super excited!

"Arsenio is calm, cool and collected," the Donald observed, "and it took all of 24 hours for Aubrey O'Day to drive him out of his mind."

And it's only going to get worse. "Stay tuned, because what you saw the other night is nothing compared to what happens between [Arsenio and Aubrey] and a couple of others," Trump warned.

"You haven't seen anything yet," he added. "I can tell you Lisa Lampanelli is one of the most emotional people I've ever seen. I don't see that negatively, but things happen to Lisa Lampanelli that are unbelievable.

"It is the toughest we've ever had on The Apprentice/Celebrity Apprentice. What happens in the next couple of weeks you won't even believe. It's amazing television. What you saw the other night is tame in comparison to what takes place.

"It gets much tougher in the coming weeks—unbelievably brutal."

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 06, 2012, 01:31:03 AM
Worst: The guy who supposedly stepped on his roommate's cat. Worse than a funny voice call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on April 06, 2012, 02:46:58 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 06, 2012, 01:31:03 AM
Worst: The guy who supposedly stepped on his roommate's cat. Worse than a funny voice call.

There were a couple of callers this week that seemed like they were trying to channel Wurster. The guy with the roommate's cat was one.  I envision that these chuckleheads are spending two hours at home trying to dream up the funniest scenario possible. Stepping on a roommate's cat is the best they can do. It's as painful to listen to as Z from MH or the four people from Marfa that keep calling in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 06, 2012, 09:10:48 AM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on April 06, 2012, 02:46:58 AM
There were a couple of callers this week that seemed like they were trying to channel Wurster.

What they lacked in "Wurster" they more than made up for in "worster."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 06, 2012, 10:20:18 AM
"Jokes" about hurting animals: not funny.  Kevin from Denver, permanent ban.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on April 06, 2012, 10:29:36 AM
Spike's Mad Magazine name for Marfa would obviously be "Barfa", yes? 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 06, 2012, 10:34:15 AM
Quote from: Crusherkc on April 06, 2012, 10:29:36 AM
Spike's Mad Magazine name for Marfa would obviously be "Barfa", yes?

This reminds me: I believe "Spit Romney" has gone unremarked upon.  Thus I remark on it.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 06, 2012, 01:20:18 PM
Justin Barfa was the least interesting guy in The Handover.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on April 06, 2012, 01:22:25 PM
I think I may have to go to war against an entire community...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on April 06, 2012, 02:56:28 PM
"I'm talkin' about bladder blunders."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on April 06, 2012, 03:15:16 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on April 06, 2012, 01:22:25 PM
I think I may have to go to war against an entire community...

You're sounding all "Death Wish 3".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike Desert on April 07, 2012, 12:24:40 AM
My ex's ex stepped on and killed her roomate's cat, and even though I didn't know her back then and never met the roommate, ex boyfriend or cat, that story still makes me sad.  Dead pets = unfunny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on April 07, 2012, 03:53:16 AM
Quote from: Crusherkc on April 06, 2012, 03:15:16 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on April 06, 2012, 01:22:25 PM
I think I may have to go to war against an entire community...

You're sounding all "Death Wish 3".

...WITH LASERS!!!

Death Wish 3 (with lasers) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I48oY0aUJgc#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 08, 2012, 08:52:52 AM
CHURCH KNOCKOUT (The Enforcer, 1976) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtN2tkXeyyU&list=UUSB0z6tX1R-lZJYkIe0ed5w&feature=plcp&context=C41d2ca6FDvjVQa1PpcFPn5Hnzck-Nw8reS_uHos29jbQjnFAl82c=#ws)

GO AHEAD, MAKE HIS DAY!!!!  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on April 08, 2012, 01:12:45 PM
I'm pretty baffled by the notion of someone accidentally stepping on a cat so hard they could kill or injure it.  I step on my cats all the time and the only one who suffers any damage is me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on April 09, 2012, 03:26:11 AM
Quote from: Shaggy 2 Grote on April 08, 2012, 01:12:45 PM
I'm pretty baffled by the notion of someone accidentally stepping on a cat so hard they could kill or injure it.  I step on my cats all the time and the only one who suffers any damage is me.

You're doing it wrong.  ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: upgrayedd on April 09, 2012, 09:22:28 AM
Pants-rummage
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on April 09, 2012, 08:39:51 PM
For Halloween this year I am definitely going as a member of the Newbridge Hippes baseball team.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on April 10, 2012, 12:05:58 AM
Do you remember Matt From Chicago, the independent rassler who Tom rechristened as DUMM OAF? Well, he's now known as Aiden English and made his debut in Florida Championship Wrestling this week. FCW is the WWE's developmental league. This is essentially the WWE's minor league. A lot of really talented guys have come through there lately. Really awesome to see him there.

He can be found starting around the 8 minute mark here:

Florida Championship Wrestling 4/8/12 Full Show (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hkBjwZT_yc#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on April 10, 2012, 12:30:18 AM
Must you infect every thread with this wrestling junk, Greg? Please, show a little restraint.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 10, 2012, 03:36:05 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on April 10, 2012, 12:30:18 AM
Must you infect every thread with this wrestling junk, Greg? Please, show a little restraint.

I'm inclined to agree with you, Mike ... although this does relate to a fellow who called in to the show. Perhaps a better tack would have been a separate "DUMM OAF" (aka "the Thespian"??) thread.  In any case, best of luck to that dude.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on April 11, 2012, 02:08:42 AM
stilled kinda stunned by tonight's Best Show Of The Ages.   
Best moment: EVERYTHING. 
Worst moment: NOTHING.
Even the jerks who called at the end were handled perfectly.

I heard the previous Chris Elliott show when he called, and that was a great show, but this was incredible. Elliott was hilarious the whole way through. Given what fans Tom and Jon of Chris Elliott, I imagine this was a complete Cloud 9 show for them. Jason had tons of great stories, and the cameo calls from Jim Gaffigan and Marc Maron were great. and, and GARY.

This is one to archive at the Library of Congress, folks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on April 11, 2012, 09:59:03 AM
"It went on fire"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on April 11, 2012, 12:50:58 PM
Chris Elliot.

That is all.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on April 11, 2012, 01:55:14 PM
fave parts of this show: it existing, me listening to it.  and and and...the dude from Texas getting shot down ignominously. it's something like the 3rd or 4th time he called with nothing to say except that his friends are still listening (although they're probably starting to get the hint that Best Show doesn't need them they way they need the Best Show)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: warmachine on April 11, 2012, 02:41:26 PM
Totally legendary episode. Classic best show!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: rockyfrommarfa on April 11, 2012, 03:25:04 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on April 11, 2012, 01:55:14 PM
fave parts of this show: it existing, me listening to it.  and and and...the dude from Texas getting shot down ignominously. it's something like the 3rd or 4th time he called with nothing to say except that his friends are still listening (although they're probably starting to get the hint that Best Show doesn't need them they way they need the Best Show)

It is spelled ignominiously
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on April 11, 2012, 03:58:06 PM
Quote from: rockyfrommarfa on April 11, 2012, 03:25:04 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on April 11, 2012, 01:55:14 PM
fave parts of this show: it existing, me listening to it.  and and and...the dude from Texas getting shot down ignominously. it's something like the 3rd or 4th time he called with nothing to say except that his friends are still listening (although they're probably starting to get the hint that Best Show doesn't need them they way they need the Best Show)

It is spelled ignominiously

Thanks!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on April 11, 2012, 04:24:25 PM
Any forensic audiologists on here? The "Your show sucks" guy sounds like it may be Zach from Richmond.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on April 11, 2012, 04:46:32 PM
Yeah it was him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on April 11, 2012, 05:43:59 PM
"Nummy" is right up there with adult man calling their father "Daddy."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on April 11, 2012, 06:12:31 PM
Quote from: roubaix on April 11, 2012, 04:46:32 PM
Yeah it was him.

I concur, I'm sure it was. So what, he turns nasty on Tom after he has given his band so much air time and name checks? Really poor form.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 11, 2012, 06:28:54 PM
That's it, time for a PLB. (Parking Lot Beating.)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on April 11, 2012, 06:33:44 PM
I loved Tom's strange cackle after Jason mentioned the Jabba the Hutt fanart of him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on April 11, 2012, 06:59:49 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on April 11, 2012, 04:24:25 PM
Any forensic audiologists on here? The "Your show sucks" guy sounds like it may be Zach from Richmond.
Quote from: roubaix on April 11, 2012, 04:46:32 PM
Yeah it was him.

Quote from: Dan of Orange on April 11, 2012, 06:12:31 PM
Quote from: roubaix on April 11, 2012, 04:46:32 PM
Yeah it was him.

I concur, I'm sure it was. So what, he turns nasty on Tom after he has given his band so much air time and name checks? Really poor form.

Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 11, 2012, 06:28:54 PM
That's it, time for a PLB. (Parking Lot Beating.)

On the very first "Uh" before he covered his voice it has to be him.  Let's form a posse and cruise the streets of Richmond, ABBA style

ABBA - Tiger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFM8XFuRSLA#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on April 11, 2012, 07:02:38 PM
Quote from: Alex P. on April 11, 2012, 06:33:44 PM
I loved Tom's strange cackle after Jason mentioned the Jabba the Hutt fanart of him.

Makes me think of this:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/317510_2019002074848_1237796811_31650914_41812909_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nrt4 on April 11, 2012, 08:04:30 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on April 11, 2012, 04:24:25 PM
Any forensic audiologists on here? The "Your show sucks" guy sounds like it may be Zach from Richmond.

Not even that jerk could bring last night's show down. In a way, it actually made it better. I mean, Tom's response did, which was the perfect response to make.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on April 11, 2012, 11:43:51 PM
Did he say, "um" before all his sentences?  Because that's a dead giveaway.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 12, 2012, 06:30:08 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on April 11, 2012, 11:43:51 PM
Did he say, "um" before all his sentences?  Because that's a dead giveaway.

Pudge much?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: King of Breakfast on April 12, 2012, 09:19:43 AM
Sounds like it's time to form a laser posse, and roll up on Richmond like General Grant
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 12, 2012, 10:14:52 AM
Hell beatin' time
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 13, 2012, 08:22:17 AM
I enjoyed how obviously happy it made Tom to have Chris in the studio.

I also really liked it when the guy (I think it was George from Bergenfield [sp?]) called and said he was a fan of Chris' phone book joke.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 13, 2012, 05:04:08 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 13, 2012, 08:22:17 AM
I enjoyed how obviously happy it made Tom to have Chris in the studio.


Tom laughs at what Chris says like I laugh at what Tom says.

Okay, I laugh like that at what Chris says. Good grief, anything he's ever done, the dumber it is the better it is. His dad too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: lastplaneout on April 14, 2012, 10:00:43 AM
Catching up on a whole ton of episodes after getting throw off my schedule- still not current though. Thoughts:

1. I hope Tom's back continues to get better. I actually got thrown off my Best Show listening schedule by back surgery- so I totally understand how back pain makes everything a little bit worse.

2. That guy who called in to called in to complain about how college radio sucks and how it "isn't really free-form" marks the first occasion that I have been viscerally angry at a caller.

3. Tom's narrative bits have been excellent lately. The Beatles convention piece had people looking at me funny at work.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on April 14, 2012, 01:53:53 PM
Quote from: lastplaneout on April 14, 2012, 10:00:43 AM
1. I hope Tom's back continues to get better. I actually got thrown off my Best Show listening schedule by back surgery- so I totally understand how back pain makes everything a little bit worse.

Yeah, I felt that way about his acid reflux. I've been tremendously lucky that having that was the most uncomfortable I've ever been physically, but oh my god, when it got bad, it got bad.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 14, 2012, 04:41:23 PM
I love how with every appearance, Gary the Squirrel seems to put less craft into writing his Mike jokes and more semi-hysterical urgency into just shrieking out their point. "Get it? . . . Gehhhhh-t it? . . . Yeh CHEAP, MIKE!  CHEEEEAP!!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on April 14, 2012, 06:17:10 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on December 23, 2009, 09:45:36 AM
Quote from: ScottP on December 23, 2009, 08:10:44 AM
Sam Elliott: "How's it going Mask?"

;D


That was great.  I think the full quote is:


"Hey, 'Mask,'... ... how's it going 'Mask'?"


I just want to point out again how funny this imitation is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JohnG on April 16, 2012, 12:56:36 AM
I thought fondly of last week's episode when I was visiting Barnes and Noble and saw among the New Releases a book called Game of Groans. (Not by the Harvard Lampoon)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on April 16, 2012, 01:17:15 AM
Looking at http://harvardlampoon.com/ (http://harvardlampoon.com/) just now, game of groans is a very appropriate phrase.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on April 16, 2012, 01:23:52 AM
Quote from: mackro on April 16, 2012, 01:17:15 AM
Looking at http://harvardlampoon.com/ (http://harvardlampoon.com/) just now, game of groans is a very appropriate phrase.

(http://harvardlampoon.com/static/images/hungerpainsad.png)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on April 16, 2012, 11:04:17 AM
Went to the bookstore a couple of days ago. This was beside THAT IS ALL.
(http://www.baristanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/whoopi-cover.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on April 16, 2012, 11:34:36 AM
I'm still laughing at the idea of Dick Cavett coming over & spending the evening watching Mannix with Chris Elliott.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on April 16, 2012, 02:32:19 PM
"I'm talking about an oily pant pool party."
I haven't finished yet, busy week, horrified to hear of potential Zilch. I am failing all FOTs by not scouring the city and silencing him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on April 16, 2012, 04:31:28 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on April 16, 2012, 11:34:36 AM
I'm still laughing at the idea of Dick Cavett coming over & spending the evening watching Mannix with Chris Elliott.

Seconded.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 17, 2012, 12:26:32 PM
COUPON CHIKKY SCARES ME!!!!


(http://assets.diylol.com/hfs/c88/373/537/resized/crazy-coupon-suzy-meme-generator-go-to-coupon-suzy-or-i-will-murder-your-family-46141c.jpg?1312917343.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dave Chicago on April 17, 2012, 10:41:04 PM
Wurst: William Jennings Bryan Reco., for All-Star Apprentice

Best: Rhapsody In Blue / Harmonica
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on April 18, 2012, 12:58:13 AM
Tom as  an enraged Hervé Villechaize ordering his goons to take care of some guy with the audacity to ask for a signed photo for a charity auction.

"Smash his face. Throw him in a dumpster. take Polaroids of it. And bring them to my limo."

Lots of great heave ho's, even Gary tha squirrel got one in!

speaking of which, AP Mikes impression of Gary killed me  8)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on April 18, 2012, 04:48:15 AM
"I"M IN THE TOP 20. YOU DON'T TALK OVER ME!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on April 18, 2012, 08:42:56 AM
Yay:
Glad to see George started calling as George.

Nice how the show picked up steam with the blue-collar POV story about the cheapskate Trump son.

Quote
I like not knowing what's what.

Nay:
Kucinich. I don't trust (http://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/the-king-of-spin/Content?oid=1503534) the guy. (http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2011/06/28/syrian_media_quoting_kucinich_assad_is_highly_loved_and_appreciated_by_the_syrian_0) Seems like a "left-wing" version of Ron Paul. No, thank you.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on April 18, 2012, 10:16:12 AM
Lana Del Rey sounding like Bing Crosby.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on April 18, 2012, 10:41:03 AM
the guy in the Crazy Eddie ads wasn't Crazy Eddie!?!  We used to get PIX and WOR in the Boston market in the early days of cable and those commercials were the best. them and Carvel.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ben from Boston on April 18, 2012, 12:23:49 PM
Quote from: mackro on April 18, 2012, 04:48:15 AM
"I"M IN THE TOP 20. YOU DON'T TALK OVER ME!"

Eesh. Worst for me. Earned not so much as a dignified "heave ho" or "get off my phone," but instead a scream preceding dead air. I shudder to listen back to it. It makes you respect the ability of good callers to comfortably sit with silence.

Best? Tom's utter delight and sheer giddiness as the guy started telling a story about Donald Trump's kid, as expressed by Tom stopping him before the story started to make sure everybody knew how excited he was. Really got me going.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on April 18, 2012, 03:02:42 PM
Gary bursting into Mike and Vance's King Crimson/Cheech & Chong conversation with "You're a drug addict!" was absolutely brilliant.

A tremendous show, and one with no guests, no Jon, few regulars. Just Tom, APMIke and the puppets.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 18, 2012, 06:10:07 PM
Speaking of Herve Villechaize

Susan Lucci on Fantasy Island 1983 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnDjJ6aptIU#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on April 18, 2012, 06:45:49 PM
I've been waiting for a while to hear Tom talk about Hardcore Pawn. That show is a nightmare, that's the only word I can use to describe it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 18, 2012, 07:02:37 PM
TOM'S BEAUTIFUL MIND ... (not an exact transcription):

"I'm getting in to heavy rock, I'm sick of this wimp stuff. What kind of self-respecting young person could be into Bon Iver ... you're young!! What are ya doin'? It's mope music ... Stop moping! Bon Iver ... that guy ... he looks like a carpet salesman ... Bon Iver shows up at your house with a tape measure ... I got no time for these guys!!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: arthur on April 18, 2012, 09:41:35 PM
Quote from: Ben from New Haven on April 18, 2012, 12:23:49 PM
Best? Tom's utter delight and sheer giddiness as the guy started telling a story about Donald Trump's kid, as expressed by Tom stopping him before the story started to make sure everybody knew how excited he was. Really got me going.
This. I wasn't sure about that caller at first, but he sure brought it. Amazing story, and Tom's excitement made it so much better.

Also, Tom's Lana Del Rey impression. I've been laughing like a maniac all day thinking about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on April 18, 2012, 10:54:55 PM
Quote from: JBillington on April 18, 2012, 03:02:42 PM

A tremendous show, and one with no guests, no Jon, few regulars. Just Tom, APMIke and the puppets.

My thoughts exactly. 

The "Rhapsody In Blue" kazoo nearly killed me.   

But I was bummed that Dr. Moreau-era Brando was bumped from the Celebrity Apprentice line-up. Seemed perfect to me...Orson Welles be damned.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on April 19, 2012, 07:54:19 AM
My favs:

1. Jason's call
2. Bayonne City Rollers
3.  Pretty much the entire Celebrity Apprentice talk
Title: AP Mikes dirty trading cards
Post by: ScottT on April 19, 2012, 09:47:42 AM
In the beginning of the show, Tom mentioned that AP Mike was drooling over a set of filthy trading cards he received in the mail from a listener. I published them and sent them to Mike but I was afraid Tom would be offended so I didn't send him any. They're called Randy Packs (http://randypacks.com/)  - this is what's in Series 1:

        Marc Bell - Hot Doggin'
        Brent Birnbaum - Cleveland Steamer
        Ivan Brunetti - Dirty Sammich
        Vanessa Davis - Selson Blow
        David DeGrand - Topeka Destroyer
        Renee French - Tiara Taco & Hot Lunch
        Alex Gingrow - Popcorn Trick
        Justin Hall - The Santa
        Sam Henderson - Pearl Necklace
        kozyndan - Soggy Buscuit
        Michael Krueger - Groucho Sunrise
        Adam Koford (Ape Lad) - Alien Brain
        Taylor McKimens - Couch-Bombing
        Travis Millard - Ambushing Paddington
        Tuan Nguyen - The Moses
        Jeff Roysdon - Mile High Club
        Johnny Ryan - Rusty Trombone
        Christian Schumann - Roman Shower
        Michael Scoggins - The Coyote
        Adam Parker Smith - Gorilla Mask
        Scott Teplin - Frozen Eddy
        Mark Dean Veca - Hole in One
        Steven Weissman - Aussy Death Grip
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 19, 2012, 11:00:24 AM
(something to the effect of:)

'Mike keeps sending me these dud callers. It's like he's trying to sabotage my show. Why does he do that?
.
.
.
Tonight's topic: Mike is so dumb.'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 19, 2012, 12:17:56 PM
"TruTV...the only way it could be called 'TruTV' is it seems like they 'Tru' any sense of taste or judgement out the window." - Tom
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on April 19, 2012, 12:24:52 PM
They have a show that is literally just car crash footage.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 20, 2012, 09:41:56 AM
 It is interesting that the FANTASY ISLAND clip has JWS and La Lucci.  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on April 20, 2012, 10:37:07 AM
Quote from: Alex P. on April 19, 2012, 12:24:52 PM
They have a show that is literally just car crash footage.
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 19, 2012, 12:17:56 PM
"TruTV...the only way it could be called 'TruTV' is it seems like they 'Tru' any sense of taste or judgement out the window." - Tom
Quote from: Alex P. on April 18, 2012, 06:45:49 PM
I've been waiting for a while to hear Tom talk about Hardcore Pawn. That show is a nightmare, that's the only word I can use to describe it.

Why should I pay for cable or satellite tv when I can watch it vicariously through the FOTs  ;)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 20, 2012, 12:03:22 PM
"Interesting" is a funny word, isn't it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 22, 2012, 10:40:14 PM
"Everybody remember: Keep reaching for the stars, and MIKE SUCKS."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on April 23, 2012, 02:41:51 PM
Were I able to listen live I would have thrown Rosie Perez (circa 95) into the topic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: upgrayedd on April 23, 2012, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: CSW on April 23, 2012, 02:41:51 PM
Were I able to listen live I would have thrown Rosie Perez (circa 95) into the topic.

Mine would have been Aaron Burr, a year or so after he gunned down Alexander Hamilton.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on April 23, 2012, 08:14:34 PM
The Coward Robert Ford, 1888- about 7 years after he shot Jesse James and more than 4 years after his reenactment stop attracting audiences.  I think and exchange between he and the Donald might go something like this...

Trump: Mr. Ford. You look like you're having fun. But you're not lighting the world on fire with you campaign for Tetley Tea. Frankly it's a disaster.

Robert Ford: Well, I'm sorry to hear you feel that way, as I put such stock in your opinion. I got an appetite for greater things. I hoped by joining up with you, it'd put me that much closer to getting them.

Trump: Well, what am I supposed to say to that?

Robert Ford: Let me be your sidekick tonight.

Trump: Sidekick? What the hell are you talking about?

Robert Ford: So you can examine my grit and intelligence.

Trump: I don't know what it is about you, but the more you talk, the more you give me the willies. Now I don't believe I want you anywhere within earshot this evening, okay? You understand?

Robert Ford: Well, I'm sorry...

Trump: Why don't you just get, now? Scat! You're fired!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on April 24, 2012, 10:29:28 AM
I lost it when Tom did the 1/2 second Temple of the Dog singing during Nirvana talk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 25, 2012, 12:29:48 AM
Best: Bath Salts comedy killed me.

Worst: I will never call in from my cellphone again. I apologize for whatever that was.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on April 25, 2012, 01:52:53 AM
BEST: Toss-up between Tommy Chong autobiography bit, Bath Salt Boys & "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! (Plane sounds) (silence)............(click)".

WORST: the mit hamine posse trolling in the least imaginative boring way possible.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on April 25, 2012, 06:37:40 AM
Quote from: mackro on April 25, 2012, 01:52:53 AM
WORST: the mit hamine posse trolling in the least imaginative boring way possible.

His proclivity to behave like a complete douche while thinking of himself to be very clever, funny and winning reminds me of the average right-wing nutjob, btw.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: liz_noise on April 25, 2012, 08:03:42 AM
Quote from: Flood on April 25, 2012, 06:37:40 AM
Quote from: mackro on April 25, 2012, 01:52:53 AM
WORST: the mit hamine posse trolling in the least imaginative boring way possible.

His proclivity to behave like a complete douche while thinking of himself to be very clever, funny and winning reminds me of the average right-wing nutjob, btw.

I found that all very upsetting and kudos to Tom for not being thrown by the knuckleheads. (This is splitting hairs but) that behavior seems less right-wing nutjob and more like the activity of your standard stalker. It usually starts with one person putting another on a pedestal and being overly interested in that person's opinion. Much activity is put towards obtaining that person's attention. Then when that intensity of interest is not reciprocated the "stalker" starts to go negative. Even if those are empty threats, I find it starting to get creepy.

I really don't want to be alarmist. But let's face it, there are 68 other shows on WFMU, the majority of which focus on playing music. If this is really about airplay aren't there other shows and other stations where all this energy might be better served?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 25, 2012, 08:53:23 AM
Quote from: liz_noise on April 25, 2012, 08:03:42 AM
I found that all very upsetting and kudos to Tom for not being thrown by the knuckleheads. (This is splitting hairs but) that behavior seems less right-wing nutjob and more like the activity of your standard stalker. It usually starts with one person putting another on a pedestal and being overly interested in that person's opinion. Much activity is put towards obtaining that person's attention. Then when that intensity of interest is not reciprocated the "stalker" starts to go negative. Even if those are empty threats, I find it starting to get creepy.

I really don't want to be alarmist. But let's face it, there are 68 other shows on WFMU, the majority of which focus on playing music. If this is really about airplay aren't there other shows and other stations where all this energy might be better served?

I don't want to be alarmist either, but, yeah, the tone of Z**** & his bunch has gone from clueless entitlement to creepy aggression (which is a straight path, now that I think about it.)

As fun as it is to hear Tom run circles around them, it might be time for the Captain J*** treatment before any coolers full of anything show up at the station door.

Side note, the glee with which Mike yelled "YEAH!" as Tom whacked the Mit Hamine album was at once hilarious and chilling.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on April 25, 2012, 10:17:33 AM
Quote from: mackro on April 25, 2012, 01:52:53 AM
BEST: Toss-up between Tommy Chong autobiography bit, Bath Salt Boys & "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! (Plane sounds) (silence)............(click)".

WORST: the mit hamine posse trolling in the least imaginative boring way possible.

We knew that their music was garbage. Now we know that their character is garbage, too. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ben from Boston on April 25, 2012, 10:31:43 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 25, 2012, 08:53:23 AM
I don't want to be alarmist either, but, yeah, the tone of Z**** & his bunch has gone from clueless entitlement to creepy aggression (which is a straight path, now that I think about it.)

Straight path is right. You're a learned man, and Z*** (*** out of respect to your beliefs) is your textbook case. Really, though, I wonder if they even enjoy the show anymore, if they ever did--last night felt transgressive, not participatory but vengeful. Seems to be a fundamental misunderstanding of how the show works.

NEXT WEEK: Will our call-screening hero have to lay down a blanket ban on all calls originating from Virginia area codes? Desperate times...

Wait, best, though: Tom's "oh, 'boop,' yep, I could have set my watch to that" hang-up on the lady with the beeping phone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gamma Gamma Ray on April 25, 2012, 10:48:35 AM
The S*** M****** kid has obviously decided to bring creepy to a new level.

on the other hand, the Wurster call this week had me exploding with laughter as they skewered the state of Indie Rock.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on April 25, 2012, 11:18:06 AM
"Now, which one is Whoopie?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on April 25, 2012, 11:36:38 AM
Worst: Who was that creep who took "umbrage" with Tom playing that Culturecide song? Or was he joking... Uh, its from the mid-80s, Tom just didn't add that stuff right now.  Oh, dear lord, someone made fun of the all-mighty Boss? His call was way overshadowed by that Mit creep though...

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on April 25, 2012, 11:56:31 AM
http://rvamag.com/articles/full/11983/daily-fix-mit-hamine-gets-harassed-on-wfmu (http://rvamag.com/articles/full/11983/daily-fix-mit-hamine-gets-harassed-on-wfmu)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: aznmom420 on April 25, 2012, 12:03:59 PM
What was that insane version of Dancing in the Dark???

I didn't hear Tom back-announce it...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on April 25, 2012, 12:12:52 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on April 25, 2012, 11:56:31 AM
http://rvamag.com/articles/full/11983/daily-fix-mit-hamine-gets-harassed-on-wfmu (http://rvamag.com/articles/full/11983/daily-fix-mit-hamine-gets-harassed-on-wfmu)

Having never bothered to look them up, ever, I'm not surprised...this is exactly how I imagnined what he/they look like.  Real telephone tough-guys.

On the other hand, Marfa TX showed some class. I apologize to Marfa for comparing them to Mitt Zilchney.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on April 25, 2012, 12:45:19 PM
"Panties"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on April 25, 2012, 01:26:47 PM
Quote from: Drew D on April 25, 2012, 11:36:38 AM
Worst: Who was that creep who took "umbrage" with Tom playing that Culturecide song? Or was he joking... Uh, its from the mid-80s, Tom just didn't add that stuff right now.  Oh, dear lord, someone made fun of the all-mighty Boss? His call was way overshadowed by that Mit creep though...



Best:  An oldie but goodie, bur that was a great dual Mouse w/ Cape sighting(s).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on April 25, 2012, 01:52:05 PM
There's a part early in last night's call where Terrence goes from furiously calling Tom a "slovenly bastard" to Tom saying "Oh, I'm sorry..." right into this immediate, completely cheerful "That's alright!" reaction that killed me. That was Kid eBay pausing to make sure Tom knew what "rockin' the sheets" meant-level funny.

Loved the whole exploration of the Cheech & Chong autobiography, complete with Tom quickly (and correctly) convincing himself that he could pull off doing it as Chong.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DavidSestrand on April 25, 2012, 02:27:16 PM
My insane ability to recognize voices has me thinking that the caller was feigning friendship with the Richmond-ites and was actually George from Bergenfield/Alex from Anchorage/dude who wanted to talk/sing about Styx repeatedly, just based on the reverberations from within that dude's sinus cavity.

Hope I'm not deflating any great reveal that dude was planning, however pointless.

If my guess is right, it leaves Mit Hamine all alone, abandoned, screaming into the abyss.
 

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DavidSestrand on April 25, 2012, 02:33:26 PM
...now if they would just stop calling...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: arthur on April 25, 2012, 02:42:40 PM
Best: Tom and Jon both breaking. And the return of the Chubby Checker impression (it's my favourite). Also, "Mike's killing it out there. And by it, I mean the show."

Worst: Shit Hamine. Though it did please me to no end to hear the album get smashed again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on April 25, 2012, 02:45:02 PM
I feel like this Mitt Hamine situation has happened before, several times, with other bands.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on April 25, 2012, 02:56:12 PM
I will totally fight all the members of Mit Hamine and any of their idiot friends as well.  I have won 3 out of 50 some odd fights I've been in in my life, and yet I am still confident I could take all of these pencil-necked geeks with ease.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on April 25, 2012, 02:56:41 PM
Quote from: DavidSestrand on April 25, 2012, 02:27:16 PM
My insane ability to recognize voices has me thinking that the caller was feigning friendship with the Richmond-ites and was actually George from Bergenfield/Alex from Anchorage/dude who wanted to talk/sing about Styx repeatedly, just based on the reverberations from within that dude's sinus cavity.

Was thinking the same thing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on April 25, 2012, 02:59:57 PM
Quote from: liz_noise on April 25, 2012, 08:03:42 AM
Quote from: Flood on April 25, 2012, 06:37:40 AM
Quote from: mackro on April 25, 2012, 01:52:53 AM
WORST: the mit hamine posse trolling in the least imaginative boring way possible.

His proclivity to behave like a complete douche while thinking of himself to be very clever, funny and winning reminds me of the average right-wing nutjob, btw.

I found that all very upsetting and kudos to Tom for not being thrown by the knuckleheads. (This is splitting hairs but) that behavior seems less right-wing nutjob and more like the activity of your standard stalker. It usually starts with one person putting another on a pedestal and being overly interested in that person's opinion. Much activity is put towards obtaining that person's attention. Then when that intensity of interest is not reciprocated the "stalker" starts to go negative. Even if those are empty threats, I find it starting to get creepy.

You are, of course, more right than I am. I was focusing on the cluelessness. But Jason correctly identified the missing component: entitlement.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 25, 2012, 03:12:07 PM
Quote from: Flood on April 25, 2012, 02:56:41 PM
Quote from: DavidSestrand on April 25, 2012, 02:27:16 PM
My insane ability to recognize voices has me thinking that the caller was feigning friendship with the Richmond-ites and was actually George from Bergenfield/Alex from Anchorage/dude who wanted to talk/sing about Styx repeatedly, just based on the reverberations from within that dude's sinus cavity.

Was thinking the same thing.

Unless I'm crazy, I think George from Bergenfield has always been "George from Bergenfield" or at least "George." I think this "Alex from Everywhere" is a different dude from him. I'm not sure if he's the Threatener from last night, but I don't think George was.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: betheboy on April 25, 2012, 04:23:38 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 25, 2012, 03:12:07 PM
Quote from: Flood on April 25, 2012, 02:56:41 PM
Quote from: DavidSestrand on April 25, 2012, 02:27:16 PM
My insane ability to recognize voices has me thinking that the caller was feigning friendship with the Richmond-ites and was actually George from Bergenfield/Alex from Anchorage/dude who wanted to talk/sing about Styx repeatedly, just based on the reverberations from within that dude's sinus cavity.

Was thinking the same thing.

Unless I'm crazy, I think George from Bergenfield has always been "George from Bergenfield" or at least "George." I think this "Alex from Everywhere" is a different dude from him. I'm not sure if he's the Threatener from last night, but I don't think George was.

I think George has shown himself to a little more respectful than that caller.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on April 25, 2012, 05:12:25 PM
Loving the Mike and Gary interactions, I enjoy Mike on the mic all the time though. The music chunk is awesome, AWESOME...just wanted to get that out.  :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 25, 2012, 05:23:18 PM
Also, since Tom mentioned "The Sonic Guys", the guy with lighter hair is T.J. Jagodowski, an actor & improviser in Chicago whose work I really admire. He does neat two-man show with a guy named Dave Pasquesi. They used to do it in New York once a month, I think, but I'm not sure if they do anymore. They may just do it in Chicago now.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on April 25, 2012, 05:28:47 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 25, 2012, 05:23:18 PM
Also, since Tom mentioned "The Sonic Guys", the guy with lighter hair is T.J. Jagodowski, an actor & improviser in Chicago whose work I really admire. He does neat two-man show with a guy named Dave Pasquesi. They used to do it in New York once a month, I think, but I'm not sure if they do anymore. They may just do it in Chicago now.

The other guy is Peter Grosz, who was a Colbert Report writer.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: King of Breakfast on April 25, 2012, 07:18:08 PM
Quote from: Dan of Orange on April 25, 2012, 05:12:25 PM
Loving the Mike and Gary interactions, I enjoy Mike on the mic all the time though. The music chunk is awesome, AWESOME...just wanted to get that out.  :)

Speaking of Mike on the mic, do you guys know where I can find an mp3 of the Mike show theme? (I'm assuming that it's non-commercial and thus kosher to get for free; if there's somewhere to pay for it, I'd gladly do that too)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: D.JGeorge on April 25, 2012, 09:31:04 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on April 25, 2012, 04:23:38 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 25, 2012, 03:12:07 PM
Quote from: Flood on April 25, 2012, 02:56:41 PM
Quote from: DavidSestrand on April 25, 2012, 02:27:16 PM
My insane ability to recognize voices has me thinking that the caller was feigning friendship with the Richmond-ites and was actually George from Bergenfield/Alex from Anchorage/dude who wanted to talk/sing about Styx repeatedly, just based on the reverberations from within that dude's sinus cavity.

Was thinking the same thing.

Unless I'm crazy, I think George from Bergenfield has always been "George from Bergenfield" or at least "George." I think this "Alex from Everywhere" is a different dude from him. I'm not sure if he's the Threatener from last night, but I don't think George was.

I think George has shown himself to a little more respectful than that caller.

Yeah thanks to Jason's guidance I only call when I feel like I can contribute to the show rather than trying to get myself over..I called the week before about the Celebrity Apprentice, but to answer your question no that was not I..way too much to respect for Tom, and The Best Show to troll the show. Furthermore Shithamine should have taken Tom's advice and thrown their album into the Hudson.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on April 25, 2012, 09:37:08 PM
Me and my friends used to prank call WFMU talk shows when we were 13.

Ours were waaaaay better than Zach's.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on April 25, 2012, 09:39:55 PM
It could be worse. Tom could be getting harassed by 4chan goons, like what happened to Tom Green and a few other call-in show people.

Thirty people calling in, all of them doing nothing but shouting racial slurs then hanging up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on April 26, 2012, 05:13:46 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on April 25, 2012, 09:37:08 PM
Me and my friends used to prank call WFMU talk shows when we were 13.

Ours were waaaaay better than Zach's.

Yeah, I heard the story your brother told on that one 7SD live show. Who was the DJ that got fired?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DavidSestrand on April 26, 2012, 11:06:35 AM
Quote from: D.JGeorge on April 25, 2012, 09:31:04 PM

Yeah thanks to Jason's guidance I only call when I feel like I can contribute to the show rather than trying to get myself over..I called the week before about the Celebrity Apprentice, but to answer your question no that was not I..way too much to respect for Tom, and The Best Show to troll the show. Furthermore Shithamine should have taken Tom's advice and thrown their album into the Hudson.

Thanks for clarifying, and I apologize for associating you with Them. Carry on
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: thom on April 26, 2012, 11:08:18 AM
The double caped mouse appearance--I wish I wasn't such a sucker for people breaking character and cracking up, but it might be the sign of being a good person, so I'll take it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 26, 2012, 11:37:54 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on April 25, 2012, 09:37:08 PM
Me and my friends used to prank call WFMU talk shows when we were 13.

Ours were waaaaay better than Zach's.

I remember your calls to Chris T., Greg. You were suuuuuuch little pricks.

Not a boil on the ass of Shit Hamine's douchiness, though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on April 26, 2012, 12:04:14 PM
This week's show was really great as usual. I love Todd Barry's calls soooooo much. They're essentially him plugging his upcoming gigs but he and Tom make them so ridiculously hilarious. Their conversations are simply the best.

Jon's call about the Brooklynization of the Nets was tremendous.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on April 26, 2012, 02:15:01 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on April 26, 2012, 12:04:14 PM
Jon's call about the Brooklynization of the Nets was tremendous.

"He was very animated when he said 'duuuuuuuuuuuh.'"

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on April 26, 2012, 02:17:21 PM
I love being on the show, and I love talking to Tom (and Mike, and occasionally Spoony when Mike's out) but I pretty much cut my call volume to nothing because, not being able to listen live (at least for now) I am afraid my cold calls might not contribute to the flow of the show. This summer I will be able to listen live, and hope to be able to call occasionally in response to items, but unless I have a specific story, I'm not taking any chances.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nowah on April 26, 2012, 11:27:38 PM
Quote from: Dan of Orange on April 25, 2012, 05:12:25 PM
Loving the Mike and Gary interactions, I enjoy Mike on the mic all the time though.

I just want to mention that, four or five weeks later, I still think at least once a day about how great the table read of Midnight in Times Square was. Bit of the Year 2012.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 26, 2012, 11:34:13 PM
Tom's riff on Fats Domino/Chubby Checker/Flabby Tetris brought to mind a list from McSweeney's, "Popular Singers Inspired by Fats Domino and Chubby Checker," reprinted in Mountain Man Dance Moves: The McSweeney's Book of Lists. (I am not imputing joke theft here; the concept certainly could easily occur to great comic minds independently):

Paunchy Stratego
Morbidly Obese Battleship
Could Lose a Few Scrabble
Hungry Hungry Hungry Hippo

...and, if I may make my own suggestion: Buffet Wrecker Parcheesi.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ben from Boston on April 27, 2012, 09:11:00 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 26, 2012, 11:34:13 PM
...and, if I may make my own suggestion: Buffet Wrecker Parcheesi.

I said it on Tuesday and I'll say it again: Chris Christie Backgammon.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DavidSestrand on April 27, 2012, 10:07:41 AM
Luis Bunuel's Eyeball Slicer
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on April 27, 2012, 10:51:47 AM
Quote from: DavidSestrand on April 27, 2012, 10:07:41 AM
Luis Bunuel's Eyeball Slicer

Also on that syllabus: Fritz Lang's silent masterpiece Art Deco Robot Lady (1927)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on April 27, 2012, 11:30:12 AM
Tubby Chess is reality:

Tubby Chess and His Candy Stripe Twisters - The Twist (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiNtb20q12Y#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on April 27, 2012, 05:39:30 PM
I never thought I would be going on here so much to talk about how depressing it is to hear someone from my city call in.

Best of the show was easily Tom breaking while Gary insulted Mike. Despite the hateful turds from here, there was a lot of glee in this episode.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JBillington on April 29, 2012, 11:15:14 AM
That Culturcide song was awesome - how have I never heard that before?

This article answers some of the points Tom was making about its production (though not its pressing):http://www.yellowgreenred.com/?p=4382 (http://www.yellowgreenred.com/?p=4382)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: adamfromohio on April 29, 2012, 06:12:01 PM
Quote from: vicd on April 25, 2012, 11:18:06 AM
"Now, which one is Whoopie?"

This conversation with Spike had me thinking...Tom should start watching soaps while he's laid up at home so he can blow Spike's mind.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on April 29, 2012, 11:20:51 PM
Quote from: adamfromohio on April 29, 2012, 06:12:01 PM
Quote from: vicd on April 25, 2012, 11:18:06 AM
"Now, which one is Whoopie?"

This conversation with Spike had me thinking...Tom should start watching soaps while he's laid up at home so he can blow Spike's mind.

Constructive crticism for Spike- you need to mention the person's real name at least once before you Spike-ify it. Especially if it's not just a basic rhyme. Objectively Dr. Wizard for Dr. Oz isn't bad, but if it comes out of nowhere it's confusing and makes people think you're somehow referring to Mr. Wizard.

Also- Portly Parcheesi
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 30, 2012, 09:26:19 AM
Quote from: Crusherkc on April 26, 2012, 02:15:01 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on April 26, 2012, 12:04:14 PM
Jon's call about the Brooklynization of the Nets was tremendous.

"He was very animated when he said 'duuuuuuuuuuuh.'"

It should be the Statenization of the Nets, and all other NY Pro sports teams. I don't want any pro jocks in the four boroughs of NYC.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 30, 2012, 11:29:18 AM
You think you got it bad, Spike, I'm a Park Sloper whose quality of life is going to be fucked in the ear by the crowds of gibbering morons flocking to that damned arena. Please, New Jersey, pay those thyroid cases whatever they want, but please, PLEASE get them back.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on April 30, 2012, 11:43:46 AM
(http://www.terezowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kris.jpg)

Come on, guys. Brooklyn can only get better because of this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on April 30, 2012, 12:31:29 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on April 30, 2012, 11:29:18 AM
You think you got it bad, Spike, I'm a Park Sloper whose quality of life is going to be fucked in the ear by the crowds of gibbering morons flocking to that damned arena. Please, New Jersey, pay those thyroid cases whatever they want, but please, PLEASE get them back.

I live in Queens. Thankfully, I do not live in the Flushing area, or else I would have to put with idiots going to see the Mets and the US Tennis Open.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: paul on May 01, 2012, 10:22:16 PM
Quote from: JBillington on April 29, 2012, 11:15:14 AM
That Culturcide song was awesome - how have I never heard that before?

that whole album is mindblowing, and i was surprised that some dumb hipsters were actually offended by it because they thought it was sacrilegious towards Bruce. lighten up, hipsters!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on May 02, 2012, 07:40:10 AM
David Crosby looks like someone dropped a bushel of sticks on top of a walrus.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on May 02, 2012, 07:56:47 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577928_2880989837280_1636082350_1858236_788523682_n.jpg)

A CHARACTER I LOVE TO HATE
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on May 02, 2012, 10:07:40 AM
"They call me Hollywood!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on May 02, 2012, 10:20:51 AM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on May 02, 2012, 07:40:10 AM
David Crosby looks like someone dropped a bushel of sticks on top of a walrus.

I was watching something called "The Way We Live Now" - a British period miniseries about the 1870s a couple of nights ago...David Crosby looks like he should be in the British Parliament circa 1875
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ike on May 02, 2012, 10:22:39 AM
Hall of Famer, all the way.

One of the funniest, best Best Shows I can remember, and I personally think he's been on a ROLL lately, too. 

The movie tag descriptions.  Jeebus.  That's incredible stuff, all the way through. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on May 02, 2012, 10:28:12 AM
"If David Fincher is listening...and he does..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on May 02, 2012, 11:07:24 AM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on May 02, 2012, 07:40:10 AM
David Crosby looks like someone dropped a bushel of sticks on top of a walrus.

All during the show I was trying to remember the name of this guy that looks like David Crosby so I could post a photo in the chat room. I finally remembered the guy's name this morning.

Bruce Baum
(http://www.abqjournal.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ven24_ja_13apr_baum-282x350.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on May 02, 2012, 11:52:49 AM
Also "Siri, why is Mike so creepy?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on May 02, 2012, 12:09:58 PM
Listening now. I went to sleep really early last night and couldn't listen live. WISH I DID!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 02, 2012, 01:56:44 PM
Great show last night with a lot of old quality callers calling in and some great new ones (Siri). The 'Andrew Dice Clay is Ayn Rand's son' and Ice Cube vs. Coors bits were also highlights. It all made the listening party at Vintage Phoenix extra fun. There was a good turn out and thanks to Matt (who called in) for hosting that (also for letting us have copies of the poster he made for the event). The only thing was the show was so good mostly we were listening and laughing rather than talking or interacting a lot (not that laughing a lot is a bad thing - a lot of us maybe listen to the podcast version and find ourselves laughing alone amongst people who wonder what we're laughing at - it's fun to be in a room full of people enjoying the show together, it's like the comedy club vibe). Congrats to Lard and Matt on some good calls.

We did get a chance to talk a bit more during the song, so thanks to Tom for that intermission (and the show of course).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on May 02, 2012, 03:47:51 PM
Tom's beautiful mind:

A lot of people say they would use a time machine to stop Hitler ... Tom says he would go to LA in 1965 and prevent the formation of the Doors. I love it!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on May 02, 2012, 03:58:50 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, there are two things I love more than anything else in this world: Making fun of Objectivists and the "Dice's Lady" joke/Dice impressions.  I never would have thought to put them together.  This is the kind of genius that only Tom Scharpling is capable of.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 02, 2012, 04:36:18 PM
I split topics for the movie-in-one-sentence game, it's in this same board Show Discussion- shine on you crazy diamonds.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 02, 2012, 04:39:12 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on May 02, 2012, 04:36:18 PM
I split topics for the movie-in-one-sentence game, it's in this same board Show Discussion- shine on you crazy diamonds.

I outsmarted myself! there's already a thread for this in the General Discussion board -- don't mind me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 02, 2012, 04:41:17 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on May 02, 2012, 04:36:18 PM
I split topics for the movie-in-one-sentence game, it's in this same board Show Discussion- shine on youse crazy diamonds.

Fixed!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on May 02, 2012, 04:46:14 PM
The new Hold Steady song...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JON IN PHL on May 02, 2012, 05:06:12 PM
"No. I'm human."

-Siri (Eleanor)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 02, 2012, 11:03:30 PM
I really hope to hear more from Eleanor/Siri in the future.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike Desert on May 03, 2012, 10:46:32 AM
Is that ShitHam*ne thing even a real band?  How is it that they only have a little over 100 likes on facebook if that kid calls in to a popular radio show plugging himself semi regularly and has had a link up on rva mag for over a year? My crummy bands have more than that and we don't do shit!


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on May 03, 2012, 11:35:14 AM
Quote from: Mike Desert on May 03, 2012, 10:46:32 AM
Is that ShitHam*ne thing even a real band?  How is it that they only have a little over 100 likes on facebook if that kid calls in to a popular radio show plugging himself semi regularly and has had a link up on rva mag for over a year? My crummy bands have more than that and we don't do shit!

Z from MH hasn't quite mastered the art of making friends.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on May 03, 2012, 02:27:36 PM
I'm really glad you called, Fredericks. You're one of the best.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: neilnumberman on May 03, 2012, 02:59:20 PM
I've been drawing Tom wrong for all these years....
(http://neilnumberman.com/images/news/KoFE1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on May 03, 2012, 05:38:59 PM
I hope this thing works:

Eleanor Siri Soundboard (http://ow.ly/aGG7M)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on May 03, 2012, 05:40:51 PM
Julie and Fredericks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Alex P. on May 03, 2012, 06:37:04 PM
It was great to hear from Fredericks. I agree with Jen Kirkman, he's oddly comforting.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk on May 03, 2012, 07:34:24 PM
The Fredericks call this week was a classic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on May 03, 2012, 07:56:16 PM
A+ show. Best part: Julie telling Tom he'd be near the top of the Best Show 100.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on May 04, 2012, 09:42:49 AM
Quote from: not that clay on May 03, 2012, 07:56:16 PM
Julie telling Tom he'd be near the top of the Best Show 100.

Classic Julie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 04, 2012, 10:40:10 AM
Quote from: Alex P. on May 03, 2012, 06:37:04 PM
It was great to hear from Fredericks. I agree with Jen Kirkman, he's oddly comforting.

There's kind of a tone of benevolence in his voice. Even on his podcast where he argues with himself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Martin on May 04, 2012, 12:15:41 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on May 03, 2012, 05:38:59 PM
I hope this thing works:

Eleanor Siri Soundboard (http://ow.ly/aGG7M)

This is great. That was such a weird call.

Also, love the Tom illustration NEIL NUMBERMAN!!

Chris L's two movie summaries were top notch.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on May 04, 2012, 02:39:19 PM
I can't believe I'm writing this, but Spike, you had a QUALITY call! You brought something to the table with the topic (perfect TV guide synopsis of West Side Story), then had some juice about 'Dark Shadows'. Keep it going.

My favourite moment was when a gentleman called in for support for his friend who was in a bike accident. It was really touching, then Tom flipped it around and 'turned' on the caller in his brilliant joking way, questioning why the gal would be friends with him in the first place. Improv at its finest. Top shelf show!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JON IN PHL on May 04, 2012, 03:05:24 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on May 03, 2012, 05:38:59 PM
I hope this thing works:

Eleanor Siri Soundboard (http://ow.ly/aGG7M)

This soundboard is awesome and is making me appreciate what a unique and charming call that was. I can't get over her choice of Mark Harmon as the star for her Pretty Woman Redux vehicle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spalding on May 04, 2012, 03:44:33 PM
The Iman Shumpert joke done in Carson's "Art Fern" voice. He's working on so many levels, it's dizzying.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on May 04, 2012, 06:02:02 PM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on May 04, 2012, 02:39:19 PM
I can't believe I'm writing this, but Spike, you had a QUALITY call! You brought something to the table with the topic (perfect TV guide synopsis of West Side Story), then had some juice about 'Dark Shadows'. Keep it going.


Spike has been delivering quality calls for eight years, but he's really found a groove in the past year or so.  He's bringing it at a very high level.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dennis on May 06, 2012, 04:12:15 AM
Quote from: Omar on May 04, 2012, 06:02:02 PM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on May 04, 2012, 02:39:19 PM
I can't believe I'm writing this, but Spike, you had a QUALITY call! You brought something to the table with the topic (perfect TV guide synopsis of West Side Story), then had some juice about 'Dark Shadows'. Keep it going.


Spike has been delivering quality calls for eight years, but he's really found a groove in the past year or so.  He's bringing it at a very high level.

i wish i could retweet this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Colin on May 06, 2012, 06:06:52 AM
Quote from: Omar on May 04, 2012, 06:02:02 PM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on May 04, 2012, 02:39:19 PM
I can't believe I'm writing this, but Spike, you had a QUALITY call! You brought something to the table with the topic (perfect TV guide synopsis of West Side Story), then had some juice about 'Dark Shadows'. Keep it going.


Spike has been delivering quality calls for eight years, but he's really found a groove in the past year or so.  He's bringing it at a very high level.

That was a solid B+ from Spike and an A+ from Fredericks.  This whole show is one to shove down the throats of anyone who complains about the regular callers, because they brought it on this particular Tuesday night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on May 07, 2012, 12:13:27 AM
The King of Free Entertainment - short jam.

http://soundcloud.com/the-magnetic-moment/the-king-of-free (http://soundcloud.com/the-magnetic-moment/the-king-of-free)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on May 09, 2012, 01:59:56 PM
So, another episode of Calamity's Rainbow aired, instead of TBSOWFMU.  
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on May 09, 2012, 04:36:31 PM
Sorry we didn't meet your high standards, Spike. Also, you're banned next week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 09, 2012, 06:19:39 PM
He has the power, and he's going to use it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on May 09, 2012, 10:12:35 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on May 09, 2012, 04:36:31 PM
Spike... you're banned next week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on May 10, 2012, 09:43:06 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on May 09, 2012, 04:36:31 PM
Sorry we didn't meet your high standards, Spike. Also, you're banned next week.

I THINK NOT, PETS!!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on May 10, 2012, 12:26:15 PM
Get ready to eat dial tone!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 10, 2012, 01:29:38 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on May 10, 2012, 12:26:15 PM
Get ready to eat dial tone!

If you mess with the bull, you the get the horns. You have to respect the screener.

I hope your job interview went well, Mike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on May 10, 2012, 06:00:22 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 10, 2012, 01:29:38 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on May 10, 2012, 12:26:15 PM
Get ready to eat dial tone!

If you mess with the bull, you the get the horns. You have to respect the screener.

I hope your job interview went well, Mike.

Mess with the screener, get the dial tone.

And seconded: I hope things went well in the interview, Mike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 11, 2012, 01:33:27 PM
I'm not the one to do it, but someone really should lift out sound clips of Mike reading from Fifty Shades of Grey and mix them to a kind of porny, sleazy slow-Prince-style instrumental background.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on May 11, 2012, 06:08:25 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 11, 2012, 01:33:27 PM
I'm not the one to do it, but someone really should lift out sound clips of Mike reading from Fifty Shades of Grey and mix them to a kind of porny, sleazy slow-Prince-style instrumental background.

Give me the times and I'll give it a shot.

Hey everyone:
What music would be best bed?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on May 11, 2012, 07:38:44 PM
Pretty much anything on this album would work.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51jMx6DEaRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

http://www.amazon.com/Vampyros-Lesbos-Sexadelic-Dance-Party/dp/B000C4A1CG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1336779236&sr=8-4 (http://www.amazon.com/Vampyros-Lesbos-Sexadelic-Dance-Party/dp/B000C4A1CG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1336779236&sr=8-4)

Looks like it's out of print so you might try lifting the audio from a YouTube video.

Vampyros Lesbos - Droge Cx 9 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afXPO3bBBNU#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on May 12, 2012, 02:55:52 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 11, 2012, 01:33:27 PM
I'm not the one to do it, but someone really should lift out sound clips of Mike reading from Fifty Shades of Grey and mix them to a kind of porny, sleazy slow-Prince-style instrumental background.

Mike reads bad s and m? Man, now I'm really really pumped to listen to the show...

I'm a big fan of "Depravity's Rainbow". I still think of Mike looking at his list of topics and the next topic was "death dream"...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on May 12, 2012, 05:55:18 PM
Quote from: fonpr on May 11, 2012, 06:08:25 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 11, 2012, 01:33:27 PM
I'm not the one to do it, but someone really should lift out sound clips of Mike reading from Fifty Shades of Grey and mix them to a kind of porny, sleazy slow-Prince-style instrumental background.

Give me the times and I'll give it a shot.

Hey everyone:
What music would be best bed?

more options ... if you need the album just holleur

Brian Bennett - Image (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSKsmSuSarY#)
David Gold - Forbidden Fruit [1974] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOg9orRm0Hc#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 12, 2012, 06:17:39 PM
Well, sorry if this is too obvious, but I was thinking just full-on Bob Guccione:

Orgasm Music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t1B-tZwxYE&feature=related#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Topher on May 15, 2012, 04:27:26 PM
I loved that Therese gave a shout-out to Kenmore Square's cardboard instrument-playing "Mixed Nuts"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: InspectorHound on May 15, 2012, 11:26:29 PM
Chad Raisin from Bawdimore
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on May 16, 2012, 02:18:20 AM
Quote from: InspectorHound on May 15, 2012, 11:26:29 PM
Chad Raisin from Bawdimore

Hoo boy. Imagine if a bad caller could crawl thru the phone lines and manifest himself in the studio. I think that's what happened tonite.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roman on May 16, 2012, 02:09:32 PM
Quote from: InspectorHound on May 15, 2012, 11:26:29 PM
Chad Raisin from Bawdimore

That was an audio train wreck.  Almost as bad as the time when Spike called in and asked Martin Short for the name of the movie that he was in.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on May 16, 2012, 02:43:35 PM
There was a good 2 minutes where Mike just got calmer all of a sudden that scared me a little bit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on May 16, 2012, 10:49:15 PM
How does Mike pull off getting these great guests? Ive been looking forward to The Color Wheel since i saw the trailer earlier this year.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on May 17, 2012, 12:58:06 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on May 16, 2012, 02:18:20 AM
Quote from: InspectorHound on May 15, 2012, 11:26:29 PM
Chad Raisin from Bawdimore

Hoo boy. Imagine if a bad caller could crawl thru the phone lines and manifest himself in the studio. I think that's what happened tonite.

I have a bad feeling that Chad Raisin is going to become a frequent caller a la Z from MH.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Topher on May 20, 2012, 02:24:16 PM
Everyone talking over each other...I can't believe that I thought Wally was going to save the day. Maybe next time, less than 10 people talking.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on May 20, 2012, 09:44:06 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on May 17, 2012, 12:58:06 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on May 16, 2012, 02:18:20 AM
Quote from: InspectorHound on May 15, 2012, 11:26:29 PM
Chad Raisin from Bawdimore

Hoo boy. Imagine if a bad caller could crawl thru the phone lines and manifest himself in the studio. I think that's what happened tonite.

I have a bad feeling that Chad Raisin is going to become a frequent caller a la Z from MH.



Lets hope so i could take a little of him in spurts, its nice to have some one other than John doing characters on the show sometimes.  I hope Alex comes back i though it was nice to have a guest who actually told stories.


Apologies to Hatch after listening listening to the whole show it was obvious you invited the  guest.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 21, 2012, 04:41:23 PM
I wonder if a look at APMike's latest acting forays would give us any clues about Chad Raisin.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: The Brighamist on May 22, 2012, 01:46:53 PM
"Jump on the bandwagon while the iron's hot."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on May 23, 2012, 09:42:45 AM
Strangely enough, about a week ago I glanced at an article over at the white nationalist website VDare that argued Tosh.0 should be counted as a hate crime.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on May 23, 2012, 01:26:00 PM
Kyle Rove sure did seem to respect that old, bald host he spoke with! 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on May 23, 2012, 01:51:51 PM
AP Mike as Sleazy Siri is the best idea ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on May 23, 2012, 02:17:30 PM
I have long wanted Mr. Dave Hill to appear on The Best Show. He's one of my favorite comedians going today. He killed it, naturally. I wish my call went better but they aren't all home runs.

I am going to get his book today.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 23, 2012, 03:49:40 PM
I just want to point out that "Temples of Syrinx" technically was only a little piece of the song "2112".
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on May 23, 2012, 06:18:17 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on May 23, 2012, 03:49:40 PM
I just want to point out that "Temples of Syrinx" technically was only a little piece of the song "2112".

Nerd.

And I mean that with the utmost respect, Auntie Christina.  ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on May 23, 2012, 09:51:22 PM
Great show, I love Dave Hill, I love that other people love him here also, Tom was so in form and his niggling at Mike just keeps getting funnier all the time somehow. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on May 23, 2012, 10:27:26 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on May 23, 2012, 06:18:17 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on May 23, 2012, 03:49:40 PM
I just want to point out that "Temples of Syrinx" technically was only a little piece of the song "2112".

Nerd.

And I mean that with the utmost respect, Auntie Christina.  ;D

Also, I'm sure that JW knows this and it's more that it just sounds funny.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on May 23, 2012, 11:48:52 PM
Quote from: Spike on May 09, 2012, 01:59:56 PM
So, another episode of Calamity's Rainbow aired, instead of TBSOWFMU.  

Spike, I'm a little disappointed in you for pulling out the plausible deniablity card, especially when you go out of the way to use attention craving font.

Best moment: Spike eating dial tone after a classic fake out by our host. Also "We were blessed to get David Lander to don his leather jacket and grease back his hair once more to reprise his side-splitting Squiggy character." in one of the best JW call-ins ever.

Worst: not so much worst but I'm just not a Dave Hill fan.  Oh well.

Roxy Music: Saxophone put to good use.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 24, 2012, 09:14:04 AM
'What are you, the guy from Memento?'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike Desert on May 24, 2012, 04:48:31 PM
SAX:

(http://www.uttertrash.net/nt1.jpg)

http://www.uttertrash.net/nt1.jpg (http://www.uttertrash.net/nt1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on May 25, 2012, 03:23:06 AM
Nik Turner could have played the trombone, and it would have worked.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike Desert on May 25, 2012, 12:24:16 PM
^Agreeed
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on May 27, 2012, 10:34:04 AM
I really loved Tom's giggling when Gethard explained all the insane details of his quest.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on May 27, 2012, 09:24:39 PM
Sax Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDrTT5KbJfc#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 27, 2012, 10:06:12 PM
The lyrics to "L.A. Podcast."

L.A. podcast in the afternoon

Well I just got onto iTunes about an hour ago
Looking at the podcasts on my browser
Figuring out what I'm gonna download tonight
Download tonight, ooh
Download tonight, yeah!

L.A. podcast in the afternoon
L.A. podcast on my iPad

The same eight comedians on everyone's show
How is this any better than radio?

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on May 30, 2012, 12:07:47 AM
YOU GOT BOPPED BY A SQUIRREL!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on May 30, 2012, 03:06:59 AM
- "Hey AP Mike", clearly.
- the The Band/Last Waltz rant.  On the occasion when Tom and I have the same exact musical opinion, it's so satisfying to hear such a brilliant rant.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on May 30, 2012, 03:16:03 AM
The end of the PBR call had me laughing hysterically.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on May 30, 2012, 11:52:44 AM
Quote from: mackro on May 30, 2012, 03:06:59 AM
- "Hey AP Mike", clearly.
- the The Band/Last Waltz rant.  On the occasion when Tom and I have the same exact musical opinion, it's so satisfying to hear such a brilliant rant.

I disagree with Tom's assessment of The Band, but I do agree that, in general, serious, self-important musicians are a huge turnoff. Music that lacks a sense of humor or sense of fun is music that I won't listen to. It's why I can't really get into bands like Radiohead, Sonic Youth, Joy Division, MBV, and other outfits of that ilk. 

"Hey AP Mike" (and the Gary The Squirrel character) might be the best thing that Tom has done in the last three or four years. And that's really saying something.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on May 30, 2012, 12:53:10 PM
I liked The Band rant because I always love a good Tom music rant, but I find The Band is Too Serious to be a weird argument, unless you just refer to Scorcese's mythologizing of them. Danko was a goof, Levon was chill, Garth was quiet and sweet, and sure Robbie was an asshole, but that's not rare for rock (Lou Reed, etc.).  Plus their actual music, or at least the first few good records, is full of goofy, high school-music-nerd antics while a lot of that era was the beginning of the too-cool-for-school posturing of Bowie, Reed and such. I love all that music, it's just a different approach.   Love CCR too, but a lot of their ballads come across as super serious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on May 30, 2012, 01:56:59 PM
Oh god, the Rock of Ages stuff is amazing, his Tom Cruise voice, yes!  would also love to hear more of Tom's ideas of what kind of music these weirdos listen too...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on May 30, 2012, 02:19:31 PM
Quote from: Drew D on May 30, 2012, 01:56:59 PM
Oh god, the Rock of Ages stuff is amazing, his Tom Cruise voice, yes!  would also love to hear more of Tom's ideas of what kind of music these weirdos listen too...

They probably have, at most 15-20 cds- stacked tastefully on a bookshelf with 10-15 NYT bestsellers ("Freakanomics"). There are plants, tastefully presented, in the vicinity.  The celebrity bought or had someone get them the cd b/c there was "that one song...the song that I was listening to when I got the idea for..." or "when I got that part".  Something like "Take Me Home" by Phil Collins (whatever fucking cd that was) or "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith (whatever cd that's from). Ran the same song through their car stereo driving up PCH or the Hills and only that song.  I can't imagine anyone in Rock of Ages owning a vinyl Spacemen 3 "Taking Drugs to Make Music to Take Drugs To" on the Father Yod label, outside of Bryan Cranston.

Best: The Band/Last Waltz Rant
Worst: The Spurs caller. More sputter than spur.

PS: that celebrity cd collection...heavy on the saxophone.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: misskcat on May 30, 2012, 02:35:04 PM
There were no worst moments in last night's show. I laughed my makeup off before the back announcement of the songs! Hope we get the official word soon on whether next week is show 500-- a great opportunity for some listening parties, I'd think.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on May 30, 2012, 03:00:15 PM
Please tell me Hey AP Mike will be available for purchase in some form in the very near future.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on May 30, 2012, 03:32:28 PM
This is on the short list of best episodes ever. Tom's rants about The Band. An awesome PBR call. I very much enjoyed the call about Andrew "Dice" Clay exploring bags. And, naturally, Gary and the Heartthrobs.

Kudos, Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YuriDedman on May 31, 2012, 12:23:48 AM
"I'm reading on this jazz bass message board. Don't ever go to that."

"Get my spank mags!"

"Now you know why I did what I did, biographer."

"Let's just build the dumbest collection for you."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on May 31, 2012, 01:15:15 AM
Quote from: YuriDedman on May 31, 2012, 12:23:48 AM
"Let's just build the dumbest collection for you."

You just reminded me..."Blonde On Blonde?"

"Dump it"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on May 31, 2012, 01:33:08 AM
Gary: "Hey Mike, you excited about how we did 500 Best Shows?"

Mike: (voice distant, in the next room): "... well I haven't been here for the full run ..."

Gary: "You weren't? I think I was!"

(Pause)

Gary: "You're kind of a noob!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on May 31, 2012, 01:51:13 AM
I always click through friendsoftom.com when I come to this site, and I had quite the moment when I saw this gem:

"Mike Lisk ‏@APMike

Just confirmed: my answer song to @GaryThaSquirrel will have a sax solo. And as we all know: sax = sex (listen to Sade if you doubt me)."

So that is amazing.  Of course Gary's new song was the best moment of the show, but I liked Tom's take on the band as well:

"I'd rather listen to "da band", with Chopper and the crew"

My head nearly exploded over that one  ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on May 31, 2012, 09:15:51 AM
The hang-up on Spike at the top was probably the most unexpected and hilarious to me among a sea of great hang-ups.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on May 31, 2012, 12:47:01 PM
There's no room for fun in music, guys. This is serious business.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on May 31, 2012, 01:18:08 PM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on May 31, 2012, 12:47:01 PM
There's no room for fun in music, guys. This is serious business.
I thought it was funny that Tom used John Fogerty (a man notorious for his lack of a sense of humor) and CCR as an example of "Fun" music.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on May 31, 2012, 02:43:25 PM
Quote from: vicd on May 31, 2012, 01:18:08 PM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on May 31, 2012, 12:47:01 PM
There's no room for fun in music, guys. This is serious business.
I thought it was funny that Tom used John Fogerty (a man notorious for his lack of a sense of humor) and CCR as an example of "Fun" music.

Please elaborate, because everything I've ever heard of Fogarty is the opposite.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 31, 2012, 04:04:05 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on May 31, 2012, 02:43:25 PM
Quote from: vicd on May 31, 2012, 01:18:08 PM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on May 31, 2012, 12:47:01 PM
There's no room for fun in music, guys. This is serious business.
I thought it was funny that Tom used John Fogerty (a man notorious for his lack of a sense of humor) and CCR as an example of "Fun" music.

Please elaborate, because everything I've ever heard of Fogarty is the opposite.

Possibly not so much a lack of a sense of humor as a bitterness. Fogerty got screwed over by Saul Zaentz and spent a considerable part of the 70s and 80s dealing with suits and countersuits. Ultimately he prevailed so maybe his mood has improved since.

Also Fogarty was really uptight about drugs in the 60s, so there's that.

As far as CCR's music, well, Keep On Chooglin' is a pretty fun title. Also that they were mostly pretty simple and short songs makes them fun as opposed to say the story line of 'Tommy'.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 31, 2012, 07:35:43 PM
Tom thinks The Band stunk because they took themselves too seriously.  I think they were great and Robbie Robertson took himself way too seriously, at least once he got struck with some weird elephantiasis of the self-consciousness gland somewhere during the making of Stage Fright. Oh well, that's what makes hoss races.  Meanwhile, I hadn't realized that Tom faves such as Led Zeppelin and Queen had such sprightly, frolicsome senses of humor about themselves.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on May 31, 2012, 08:35:02 PM
If you can't hear Led Zeppelin or Queen having fun with their music I truly don't know what to tell you.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on May 31, 2012, 08:37:06 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 31, 2012, 07:35:43 PM
Tom thinks The Band stunk because they took themselves too seriously.  I think they were great and Robbie Robertson took himself way too seriously, at least once he got struck with some weird elephantiasis of the self-consciousness gland somewhere during the making of Stage Fright. Oh well, that's what makes hoss races.  Meanwhile, I hadn't realized that Tom faves such as Led Zeppelin and Queen had such sprightly, frolicsome senses of humor about themselves.

Zeppelin wrote a number of songs about Hobbits. What's funnier than that? "Going To California" is also funny in an unintentional sort of way.

All kidding aside, I disagree with the notion that The Band took themselves too seriously. There are moments of whimsy and lightheartedness to be found in their catalog. There's more to them than just "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on May 31, 2012, 08:58:00 PM
Tom Fogerty might have something to say about John's lightheartedness.

You know, if.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 31, 2012, 09:01:15 PM
Well, you know, if you can't hear Garth Hudson having fun on The Basement Tapes' "Apple Suckling Tree," or Richard Manuel having fun on the solo that closes out "Rag Mama Rag," or Levon Helm having fun singing "Strawberry Wine"-- etc. etc.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on May 31, 2012, 09:32:15 PM
I am shocked how hard some of you are working to convince that I should like the Band.

I don't. I have tried again and again and I don't. It doesn't work for me. If it works for you, great. There are things I like that many of you think suck. That's okay too. It's all okay, guys.

Tom.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: break on May 31, 2012, 09:39:31 PM
Quote from: nec13 on May 31, 2012, 08:37:06 PM

All kidding aside, I disagree with the notion that The Band took themselves too seriously. There are moments of whimsy and lightheartedness to be found in their catalog. There's more to them than just "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."

I think you mean "The Night They Drove Old Dick C. Down". 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 31, 2012, 09:41:51 PM
Tom, whaddya think of them as Dylan's backing band on the 1966 tour and the Basement Tapes?  Just out of curiosity.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Tom Scharpling on May 31, 2012, 09:50:12 PM
I never thought they were as rocking as everybody did backing Dylan and the Basement Tapes were never interesting to me. Again, I've tried. Listened to it over and over - it never stuck.

Tom.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on May 31, 2012, 11:04:52 PM
I think Steely Dan is the quintessential humorless band.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: misskcat on May 31, 2012, 11:18:30 PM
Yet Steely Dan's humorlessness makes me laugh. Did you ever see the "Classic Albums" about Aja? It's practically a Christopher Guest movie. Also, come on, "Trampled Under Foot" is one of the funniest songs ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on June 01, 2012, 01:18:59 AM
Quote from: misskcat on May 31, 2012, 11:18:30 PM
Yet Steely Dan's humorlessness makes me laugh. Did you ever see the "Classic Albums" about Aja? It's practically a Christopher Guest movie. Also, come on, "Trampled Under Foot" is one of the funniest songs ever.

As much as I love those Classic Album programs I just can't bring myself to watch that one. Deeply rooted is my hatred of Steely Dan.

"Hot Dog" is another fun Led Zeppelin song.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on June 01, 2012, 06:31:48 AM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on May 31, 2012, 02:43:25 PM
Quote from: vicd on May 31, 2012, 01:18:08 PM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on May 31, 2012, 12:47:01 PM
There's no room for fun in music, guys. This is serious business.
I thought it was funny that Tom used John Fogerty (a man notorious for his lack of a sense of humor) and CCR as an example of "Fun" music.

Please elaborate, because everything I've ever heard of Fogarty is the opposite.
I looked up " Tom Fogerty and deathbed" and this was the first thing that popped up.
http://popdose.com/when-good-albums-happen-to-bad-people-john-fogerty-centerfield/ (http://popdose.com/when-good-albums-happen-to-bad-people-john-fogerty-centerfield/)

"John Fogerty is on very many levels the American version of Robbie Robertson. Or maybe Robertson is the Canadian Fogerty. Either way, they have quite a lot of things in common: both were the lead songwriters for Hall of Fame bands from the late ’60s and early ’70s known for merging rock and roll to other forms of “American” music. Both are underrated guitarists. After their bands broke up, both spent long periods of time in the ’70s and ’80s away from the studio before returning with critically acclaimed solo albums. And, both are well known as jerks who may have manipulated their band’s contracts for their own financial benefit, held lifelong grudges against their bandmates, and have put out a stunning lack of good music in the last 35 years, likely in part due to their inability to get over themselves and their own legacies."

I don't agree with "stunning lack of good music in the last 35 years" (The Old Man Lives Down the Road came out 27 years ago.)
At the height of the fuzztoned psychedelic era The Band had a tuba on their album. If you can't see the sense of humor in that....etc.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 01, 2012, 10:29:11 AM
Tom (if you're reading this), I'm really not trying to get you to change your musical taste.  It's obviously the product of a huge amount of close listening and you gotta respect that.  I just don't think your arguments for it are that strong.  For instance, it seems strange to me to accuse The Band of being the group that sucked the fun out of music when they were preceded by much better-selling laff factories like Simon and Garfunkel, the Moody Blues, and the Doors.  On the other hand, the Band rant was about as funny as any stream of vicious invective against something I value could be, so it's all good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on June 01, 2012, 10:59:05 AM
I have absolutely no thoughts on The Band. I don't think I've heard anything past The Weight. I'm largely basing this on that the people I know who love The Band are usually annoying.

But CCR/Fogerty is fun. The dude wrote Centerfield! All of the big CCR singles are super fun and rocking.

I wake up a lot of days thinking Queen is the best band of all-time. They could NOT be more fun. Case in point: On the face of it, Somebody to Love's a pretty heartbreaking pop song. But then one of the versus Freddie starts singing "I'm allright" with the rest of the band going "He's allright". That's such a wink at the audience of how they didn't take themselves seriously at all. Bohemian Rhapsody is the silliest song ever. Bicycle Race! Big Bottomed Girls (especially the part where they reference Bicycle Race, which is the other side of the single)! That bizarre/hilarious video for I Want to Break Free!

There's also some story I read in one music mag pushing the Queen reunion shows. There's a story in there about how insane their parties were. I don't condone drug usage but they had midgets walking around with trays lined with cocaine strapped to their heads. THAT'S hilarious.

Another awesome Queen story: The members of Fugazi are obsessed with Queen. There's this old zine I loved called Go Metric and they interview Guy about Queen's influence on their career. Ian saw Queen live in the 70s and that's one of the reasons why he became a musician.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 01, 2012, 11:28:24 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on June 01, 2012, 10:59:05 AM
There's also some story I read in one music mag pushing the Queen reunion shows. There's a story in there about how insane their parties were. I don't condone drug usage but they had midgets walking around with trays lined with cocaine strapped to their heads. THAT'S hilarious.

Uh, am I the only one who thinks that just sounds like obnoxious pampered-rock-star self-indulgence?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 01, 2012, 11:39:11 AM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on June 01, 2012, 01:18:59 AM
Quote from: misskcat on May 31, 2012, 11:18:30 PM
Yet Steely Dan's humorlessness makes me laugh. Did you ever see the "Classic Albums" about Aja? It's practically a Christopher Guest movie. Also, come on, "Trampled Under Foot" is one of the funniest songs ever.

As much as I love those Classic Album programs I just can't bring myself to watch that one. Deeply rooted is my hatred of Steely Dan.

"Hot Dog" is another fun Led Zeppelin song.

I have to check that out, never heard of the 'Classic Album' programs.

I like Steely Dan, but yeah, none of their songs are loads of laughs. All of them about drugs and death and pornography and breakups and the end of the world. 'Monkey in Your Soul' is brief and light-hearted, but maybe if I listen to it closer it's actually about genocide. Steely Dan are like that.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 01, 2012, 11:40:58 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 01, 2012, 11:39:11 AM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on June 01, 2012, 01:18:59 AM
Quote from: misskcat on May 31, 2012, 11:18:30 PM
Yet Steely Dan's humorlessness makes me laugh. Did you ever see the "Classic Albums" about Aja? It's practically a Christopher Guest movie. Also, come on, "Trampled Under Foot" is one of the funniest songs ever.

As much as I love those Classic Album programs I just can't bring myself to watch that one. Deeply rooted is my hatred of Steely Dan.

"Hot Dog" is another fun Led Zeppelin song.

I have to check that out, never heard of the 'Classic Album' programs.

I like Steely Dan, but yeah, none of their songs are loads of laughs. All of them about drugs and death and pornography and breakups and the end of the world. 'Monkey in Your Soul' is brief and light-hearted, but maybe if I listen to it closer it's actually about genocide. Steely Dan are like that.

OK yeah 'Monkey In Your Soul' is about how he's miserable, too. Still...brief and musically it's kind of upbeat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 01, 2012, 12:06:03 PM
I can hear a lot of Queen influence in the early Minor Threat stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 01, 2012, 12:08:14 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on May 31, 2012, 11:04:52 PM
I think Steely Dan is the quintessential humorless band.

No, I think that honor belongs to King Crimson. I defy anyone to find a Crimson song that could be construed as "fun" or "humorous."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roman on June 01, 2012, 12:23:09 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 01, 2012, 11:39:11 AM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on June 01, 2012, 01:18:59 AM
Quote from: misskcat on May 31, 2012, 11:18:30 PM
Yet Steely Dan's humorlessness makes me laugh. Did you ever see the "Classic Albums" about Aja? It's practically a Christopher Guest movie. Also, come on, "Trampled Under Foot" is one of the funniest songs ever.

As much as I love those Classic Album programs I just can't bring myself to watch that one. Deeply rooted is my hatred of Steely Dan.

"Hot Dog" is another fun Led Zeppelin song.

I have to check that out, never heard of the 'Classic Album' programs.

I like Steely Dan, but yeah, none of their songs are loads of laughs. All of them about drugs and death and pornography and breakups and the end of the world. 'Monkey in Your Soul' is brief and light-hearted, but maybe if I listen to it closer it's actually about genocide. Steely Dan are like that.

Interestingly, Steely Dan fans would probably disagree with you.  They'd say that Steely Dan has more humorous songs in their catalog than Led Zeppelin.

You have to remember though that Steely Dan humor is that dry, middle-aged, smirking humor.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roman on June 01, 2012, 12:23:52 PM
"Chickenfoot...  You're such a talent"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 01, 2012, 01:07:43 PM
Say what you will about the Band, at least they didn't fill their lyrics with occult gobbledygook (that shit might seem cool when you're a kid, but it's the most embarrassing thing in the world once you're past 18). As a fan of Led Zeppelin, I can't even defend that.

Not a huge Queen fan. Less so after hearing the Greggulator's "hilarious" anecdote.

Also, there's lots of humor in The Basement Tapes and Steely Dan. What are you guys talking about?!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 01, 2012, 01:31:00 PM
The band "fun."

Not that much fun.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 01, 2012, 01:34:47 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 01, 2012, 01:07:43 PM
Say what you will about the Band, at least they didn't fill their lyrics with occult gobbledygook (that shit might seem cool when you're a kid, but it's the most embarrassing thing in the world once you're past 18). As a fan of Led Zeppelin, I can't even defend that.

Not a huge Queen fan. Less so after hearing the Greggulator's "hilarious" anecdote.

Also, there's lots of humor in The Basement Tapes and Steely Dan. What are you guys talking about?!

Steely Dan has always had a very, very sly sense of humor. I like them quite a bit, but they've always struck me as a band that's too self-consciously esoteric for its own good. I kind of look at them as the musical equivalent of a New Yorker cartoon.

And "Odds and Ends" off The Basement Tapes is about as rollicking a song as you'll find.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 01, 2012, 01:44:43 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 01, 2012, 01:07:43 PM
Say what you will about the Band, at least they didn't fill their lyrics with occult gobbledygook (that shit might seem cool when you're a kid, but it's the most embarrassing thing in the world once you're past 18). As a fan of Led Zeppelin, I can't even defend that.

Not a huge Queen fan. Less so after hearing the Greggulator's "hilarious" anecdote.

Also, there's lots of humor in The Basement Tapes and Steely Dan. What are you guys talking about?!


This post reminds me of this guy who used to post over on Kevin Smith's board.  I wonder what happened to him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 01, 2012, 01:53:00 PM
Actually I am a Steely Dan fan. Always saw them as cleverly hiding some heavy topics inside some seemingly upbeat and/or lightweight sounding songs but don't really think of that as them being the laugh factory. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker can be funny in interviews, though. And 'New Frontier' and 'IGY' by Fagen are funny in a way.

And yeh, the whole thing w/ Queen and Van Halen and etc. playing little people for laughs: not as bad as dwarf-tossing, but not cool.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 01, 2012, 01:57:08 PM
Quote from: nec13 on June 01, 2012, 01:34:47 PM

I like them quite a bit, but they've always struck me as a band that's too self-consciously esoteric for its own good. I kind of look at them as the musical equivalent of a New Yorker cartoon.


I agree with this 100%.  I liked the Yacht Rock version of Donald Fagen, who literally could not produce one word that could be understood by anyone else.

I'm a casual fan of Steely Dan, inasmuch as I like Decade (with the strong exceptions of "Bad Sneakers" and "East St. Louis Toodle-oo") and don't particularly like Two Against Nature, which I somehow acquired.

I like the other bands being discussed here to varying degrees.  I make a little fun of John Fogerty for being off-putting, but that has never stopped me from appreciating Creedence. 

Unfortunately, my exposure to almost all of these bands (even Queen) came through a sad mid-80s sojourn into classic rock radio - hey, Raleigh only had about three pop/rock stations, then.  And WXYC back then was overrated - it's not like all they played was Sonic Youth and Superchunk.  They took "eclectic" seriously enough to remind me of Charles R. Martin's later devotion to Ethiopian Groove vinyl and Greek rebetica.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on June 01, 2012, 02:01:27 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 01, 2012, 01:57:08 PM
Quote from: nec13 on June 01, 2012, 01:34:47 PM

I like them quite a bit, but they've always struck me as a band that's too self-consciously esoteric for its own good. I kind of look at them as the musical equivalent of a New Yorker cartoon.


I agree with this 100%.  I liked the Yacht Rock version of Donald Fagen, who literally could not produce one word that could be understood by anyone else.

I'm a casual fan of Steely Dan, inasmuch as I like Decade (with the strong exceptions of "Bad Sneakers" and "East St. Louis Toodle-oo") and don't particularly like Two Against Nature, which I somehow acquired.

I like the other bands being discussed here to varying degrees.  I make a little fun of John Fogerty for being off-putting, but that has never stopped me from appreciating Creedence. 

Unfortunately, my exposure to almost all of these bands (even Queen) came through a sad mid-80s sojourn into classic rock radio - hey, Raleigh only had about three pop/rock stations, then.  And WXYC back then was overrated - it's not like all they played was Sonic Youth and Superchunk.  They took "eclectic" seriously enough to remind me of Charles R. Martin's later devotion to Ethiopian Groove vinyl and Greek rebetica.
My version of hell, Thurston Moore and Robbie Robertson talking music...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on June 01, 2012, 02:20:24 PM
I like all of the bands everyone has declared fun or not fun thus far in this conversation.  Which group will stone me as a heretic first?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 01, 2012, 02:22:56 PM
The whole concept of Steely Dan is funny to me: an adult contemporary/smooth jazz band named after a dildo from a William Burroughs novel that sings songs about drinking scotch whiskey all night long and dying behind the wheel and gets played on every Light FM station in the world! Very subtle. Very subversive. Still one of the greatest gags ever!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 01, 2012, 02:27:51 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 01, 2012, 02:22:56 PM
The whole concept of Steely Dan is funny to me: an adult contemporary/smooth jazz band named after a dildo from a William Burroughs novel that sings songs about drinking scotch whiskey all night long and dying behind the wheel and gets played on every Light FM station in the world! Very subtle. Very subversive. Still one of the greatest gags ever!

I love to hear them come on when I'm in the dentist's chair.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on June 01, 2012, 02:28:04 PM
A friend of mine was driving around the Hollywood hills stoned one time and they saw Fogarty out jogging.  My friend yelled out the window "Fuck yeah, Fogarty!" and Fogarty responded "Fuck yeah brother!" and threw up the devilhorns.  Pretty fun!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on June 01, 2012, 02:30:01 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on June 01, 2012, 02:28:04 PM
A friend of mine was driving around the Hollywood hills stoned one time and they saw Fogarty out jogging.  My friend yelled out the window "Fuck yeah, Fogarty!" and Fogarty responded "Fuck yeah brother!" and threw up the devilhorns.  Pretty fun!
Well that's because your friend wasn't a member of Fogerty's family. :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 01, 2012, 02:40:01 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 01, 2012, 01:44:43 PM
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This post reminds me of this guy who used to post over on Kevin Smith's board.  I wonder what happened to him.

He was in a movie (or two)!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 01, 2012, 02:50:18 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 01, 2012, 02:22:56 PM
The whole concept of Steely Dan is funny to me: an adult contemporary/smooth jazz band named after a dildo from a William Burroughs novel that sings songs about drinking scotch whiskey all night long and dying behind the wheel and gets played on every Light FM station in the world! Very subtle. Very subversive. Still one of the greatest gags ever!
Check.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 01, 2012, 03:03:12 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 01, 2012, 02:22:56 PM
The whole concept of Steely Dan is funny to me: an adult contemporary/smooth jazz band named after a dildo from a William Burroughs novel that sings songs about drinking scotch whiskey all night long and dying behind the wheel and gets played on every Light FM station in the world! Very subtle. Very subversive. Still one of the greatest gags ever!

Wait a minute, it's not 'dine behind the wheel'?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on June 01, 2012, 04:44:12 PM
Borganic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 01, 2012, 05:02:55 PM
I think Steely Dan are hilarious. Even the horn arrangement of "My Old School" is funny. Greil Marcus (I know, another fun guy) described them as making "deeply controlled hits about people for whom control is just a memory," and that's the best description of their MO I can think of. Also, their humor isn't middle-aged, it's collegiate.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roman on June 01, 2012, 05:22:40 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 01, 2012, 05:02:55 PM
I think Steely Dan are hilarious. Even the horn arrangement of "My Old School" is funny. Greil Marcus (I know, another fun guy) described them as making "deeply controlled hits about people for whom control is just a memory," and that's the best description of their MO I can think of. Also, their humor isn't middle-aged, it's collegiate.

Maybe professor collegiate.  Not student collegiate.  I don't think there are many belly laughs coming from college kids listening to Steely Dan.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 01, 2012, 05:40:49 PM
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This post reminds me of this guy who used to post over on Kevin Smith's board.  I wonder what happened to him.

He was in a movie (or two)!


I wondered what wag would try this on for fun.  I needn't have.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: wood and iron on June 01, 2012, 06:04:24 PM
You guys all know what "fun" and "funny" mean, right? Because I'm pretty sure I've seen zero examples of it so far.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 01, 2012, 07:45:57 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 01, 2012, 05:40:49 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 01, 2012, 02:40:01 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 01, 2012, 01:44:43 PM
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This post reminds me of this guy who used to post over on Kevin Smith's board.  I wonder what happened to him.

He was in a movie (or two)!


I wondered what wag would try this on for fun.  I needn't have.

He wagged his head back and forth.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on June 01, 2012, 08:41:04 PM
SPIN magazine had an issue in the late 80s/early 90s that chronicled the history of rock. There was an entry about Naked Lunch that read something like "1959: William Burroughs' Naked Lunch is published in Paris. The book features a dildo named Steely Dan. Thirteen years later two dildos from New York named their band after it."

 ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 01, 2012, 08:44:39 PM
Mike, could you ban some of these guys?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Brandon0476 on June 01, 2012, 09:20:12 PM
Tom really brought it with the last show. Gary's song was amazing! I keep singing, "You're as dumb as a bunch of rocks!" over and over in my head. Can't wait for "Beach Weirdo" and the 500th episode.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 01, 2012, 09:31:09 PM
Quote from: nec13 on June 01, 2012, 12:08:14 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on May 31, 2012, 11:04:52 PM
I think Steely Dan is the quintessential humorless band.

No, I think that honor belongs to King Crimson. I defy anyone to find a Crimson song that could be construed as "fun" or "humorous."

Sleepless? Dinosaur? Elephant Talk? One More Red Nightmare? Cat Food? Happy With What You Have To Be Happy With?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 01, 2012, 09:41:34 PM
The World's My Oyster Soup Kitchen Floor Wax Museum, Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream, Man with an Open Heart

I mean, you know, as long as you're asking
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: scales on June 01, 2012, 10:18:05 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on May 31, 2012, 11:04:52 PM
I think Steely Dan is the quintessential humorless band.

Steely Dan has some songs that make me laugh. It may not be the healthy laughter of a man enjoying wholesome humor, but I laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on June 02, 2012, 01:59:43 AM
The top of the show was fantastic. Everything before the first call had me cracking up.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 02, 2012, 08:49:15 AM
Caller: "Did he do Bring It On 2?"
Tom: "No! Heave ho."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 04, 2012, 10:28:35 AM
I'm almost positive that the moron with the fake Southern accent who made fun of and threatened Tom and talked briefly about basketball was Zach from Richmond.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 04, 2012, 10:56:25 AM
I finally heard the last 30 minutes while making dinner Saturday evening.  Cooking progress was delayed by several minutes of doubled-over, breathless yoks.

You know, Gary's singing voice has a certain Richard Manuel quality to it if you think of a song like "Whispering Pines" or the studio version of "I Shall Be Released."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 04, 2012, 01:28:37 PM
Quote from: Brandon0476 on June 01, 2012, 09:20:12 PM
Tom really brought it with the last show. Gary's song was amazing! I keep singing, "You're as dumb as a bunch of rocks!" over and over in my head. Can't wait for "Beach Weirdo" and the 500th episode.

'You're gettin bopped by a squirrel' is the hook for me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Brandon0476 on June 04, 2012, 03:38:29 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 04, 2012, 01:28:37 PM
Quote from: Brandon0476 on June 01, 2012, 09:20:12 PM
Tom really brought it with the last show. Gary's song was amazing! I keep singing, "You're as dumb as a bunch of rocks!" over and over in my head. Can't wait for "Beach Weirdo" and the 500th episode.

'You're gettin bopped by a squirrel' is the hook for me.

 A very close second.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DrCam on June 05, 2012, 10:52:19 AM
I can't remember which bit of last week's show I intended to post about, because when I started to type friendsoftom.com into my browser it suggested friendster.com, which seems ridiculously optimistic.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on June 05, 2012, 11:26:49 AM
Did you immediately listen to the show where Tom signs up for a Friendster account on the air? It's the same show where he sings a good chunk of the Bridge Over Troubled Water album to a caller. September 24, 2003. Go listen NOW!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on June 05, 2012, 11:08:26 PM
Tom Scharpling's the first person I heard refer to Friendster as ghost town on the internet.  That and "don't you feel sorry for Friendster when you still get vestigial messages from them? Like, 'oh yeah' I forgot about you'". 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 06, 2012, 12:10:16 AM
PIXARt's "The General" & sequels. Perfect.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on June 06, 2012, 12:56:38 AM
How long has it been that Spike hasn't made an appearance? Even if it's just him calling and Tom hanging up on him immediately. I'm sure it's not as long ago as it seems.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on June 06, 2012, 01:24:38 AM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7j9nrSAFVnY/T87pT6s059I/AAAAAAAACxM/prJN-xX6qVc/s800/PixartLogo.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on June 06, 2012, 02:22:31 AM
SCUBA BUGLES!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nowah on June 06, 2012, 03:08:13 AM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on June 06, 2012, 12:56:38 AM
How long has it been that Spike hasn't made an appearance? Even if it's just him calling and Tom hanging up on him immediately. I'm sure it's not as long ago as it seems.
Spike called just last week! He apologized publicly for the "Calamity's Rainbow" incident and thus had his ban officially lifted, but then Tom heaved him immediately and without warning. It was pretty great.

Kurt B. left a bad taste in my mouth after cussing on the Best Show a couple of months ago, and I'm pretty tired of CBB! and Bunk getting plugged nonstop on every WTF and all of the MaxFun podcasts, but he really won me over by the end of the show. Especially the PIXARt stuff, obviously.

But Gary's remix of "Gary," well, that took the cake.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on June 06, 2012, 03:43:20 AM
Re: Kurt -- I was very lucky to see him several times at the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival in between his first failed call on The Best Show and his appearance tonight. After that, I couldn't WAIT to hear him on The Best Show. He seemed perfect for it, in a sense that I figure he would bring a little bit of chaos to the show -- and he did exactly that for a while.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on June 06, 2012, 10:52:52 AM
"Baby's blood is the best lubricate"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on June 06, 2012, 12:40:19 PM
"You know, I'm going to downgrade to stuff it, too. I don't need Lord of the Flies. I was trying to be highbrow. Heave-ho. Who am I trying to impress anymore? Again, I played Sammy Hagar two hours ago."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on June 06, 2012, 02:00:22 PM
I don't like my animals cuddly. I like my animals edgy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on June 06, 2012, 02:44:07 PM
re: Gary tha Squirrel:

"He might still be in the room...
"Creepy, to think he's listening to us this whole time."

Gary the Squirrel as "Gary Busey" in "Hider in the House II: The Feet that do not Beat"

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097503/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097503/)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on June 06, 2012, 04:49:46 PM
I liked Laurie's call, that list of bands she can see on Today is great...also I like when Tom brings up Palladia (sp?) because I also love to stare in awe at the bizarre live concerts they show (they do show some good ones, but the "so bad they're mesmerizing ones are even better).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: redmedicine on June 06, 2012, 07:50:53 PM
The rich get richer, and the poor get the picture.

MIDNIGHT OIL - (Live) - 11 Apr 1984 - «Thicke of the night» Los Angeles, CA (USA) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmHco4ie9EE#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 06, 2012, 10:13:20 PM
Mike's song, "Gary," had a certain "Get Metsmerized" vibe to it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on June 07, 2012, 09:27:30 AM
Kurt's a terrific guest. He played so well off of the Gary stuff.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on June 07, 2012, 11:42:48 AM
Speaking of Rick Dees, would you believe he had other disco+animal novelty song

(Fun trailer but the movie must be terrible)

Record City (1978) Theatrical Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUGpetfr9HE#ws)

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Rick Dees even narrated this trailer
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 07, 2012, 01:39:29 PM
Ed Begley, Jr., Issac the Bartender, and Gallagher.  Who could ask for anything more?

And, though I didn't recognize him in the trailer, Sorrell "Boss Hogg" Brooke.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on June 07, 2012, 02:22:28 PM
Rick Dees was the smarmy morning host of Top 40 station KIIS-FM in Los Angeles during the 80s.  I undid the preset of KIIS in my houehold when one morning, he played this new single by Mike + The Mechanics' called "The Living Years", and Dees went on this creepy rant where he urged all of the fathers and sons listening at that moment to call each other NOW, and mend their ways immediately!  I was already listening to the (then) commerical alt.station KROQ and slowly edging toward KXLU, the college station.  After that Rick Dees rant, I became a regular listener of KXLU, which changed my life.

(My family didn't know how to set radio presets on anything, so that was one of my few opportunities of dictating household policy.)

EDIT: acc. to his wiki page, he remained the host until 2004! Oh my god.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on June 07, 2012, 03:42:21 PM
Quote from: mackro on June 07, 2012, 02:22:28 PM
Rick Dees was the smarmy morning host of Top 40 station KIIS-FM in Los Angeles during the 80s.  I undid the preset of KIIS in my houehold when one morning, he played this new single by Mike + The Mechanics' called "The Living Years", and Dees went on this creepy rant where he urged all of the fathers and sons listening at that moment to call each other NOW, and mend their ways immediately!  I was already listening to the (then) commerical alt.station KROQ and slowly edging toward KXLU, the college station.  After that Rick Dees rant, I became a regular listener of KXLU, which changed my life.

(My family didn't know how to set radio presets on anything, so that was one of my few opportunities of dictating household policy.)

EDIT: acc. to his wiki page, he remained the host until 2004! Oh my god.

He also briefly hosted Solid Gold.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on June 07, 2012, 11:16:52 PM
Listening to this week's show (again!). Tom never ceases to amaze me with his impersonations. While they may not be dead on 100% of the time they sound close enough and definitely capture the essence of whomever he's mimicking.

Case in point : David Lee Roth (http://www.wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=45423&archive=78633&starttime=2:24:41)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on June 07, 2012, 11:34:10 PM
Tom and Kurt were quite the awesome comedy match up right? Right!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on June 08, 2012, 02:34:55 AM
Gary tha squirrel rapping over AP Mikes Sax Solo. What more can I say! An amazing episode, it was non stop fun ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on June 08, 2012, 10:52:06 AM
Good news ! You can watch Record City in it's entirety on Network Awesome.

http://networkawesome.com/show/movie-record-city-1978/ (http://networkawesome.com/show/movie-record-city-1978/)

Quote from: roubaix on June 07, 2012, 11:42:48 AM
Speaking of Rick Dees, would you believe he had other disco+animal novelty song

(Fun trailer but the movie must be terrible)

Record City (1978) Theatrical Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUGpetfr9HE#ws)

Quote
Rick Dees even narrated this trailer
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on June 08, 2012, 10:58:57 AM
Ok, "Bill from Baltimore." This show featured (using that word extremely loosely) two of Richmond's lamest sons: Jason Mraz and Zach. I wish both would just quit.

Loved Kurt on this episode.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gamma Gamma Ray on June 08, 2012, 03:13:08 PM
I thought that was Sh** H***** Z as Bill from baltimore!

I almost choked at work during the different strokes writer's table talk.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: DrCam on June 09, 2012, 01:33:50 PM
Quote from: redmedicine on June 06, 2012, 07:50:53 PM
The rich get richer, and the poor get the picture.

MIDNIGHT OIL - (Live) - 11 Apr 1984 - «Thicke of the night» Los Angeles, CA (USA) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmHco4ie9EE#)

I was not expecting, as you might expect, the unexpected racist moment at around 4:45 from our now-Minister for Education. I guess 1984 was a different time.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 11, 2012, 02:59:31 PM
I liked the film adaptation of 'The General' commercials talk.

BTW, there's a commercial out there that makes The General look like the work of Pixar (not Pixart):

JRfan OSC: Blue Tax, a commercial shown.... NATIONALLY?! Wha?!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMCvGw3-pJo#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 11, 2012, 04:04:19 PM
I'm in mourning for the bankruptcy of Patrick R. Cox, the Tax Master(s).

Original Taxmasters Commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez4LWcDc4Gg#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on June 11, 2012, 05:01:47 PM
I love when the National Weather Service compuvoice has to say "fog." I'm pretty sure it's an FCC violation.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chris L on June 12, 2012, 05:15:09 PM
Nearly one full week late, I'm suggesting Stacy Keach for "The General."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on June 13, 2012, 12:42:12 AM
Toms "colorful" future, particularly the bit where he demands his live audiences whip wet fudge (that he provided) at "the drummer from super chunk" 

An epic show worthy of being #500! You can't top the Best Show!

This quote from Tom sums up the episode pretty well: "It's touching, isn't it ... not the kind of "touching" you like, Mike"  ;D



Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 13, 2012, 01:57:13 AM
From the clueless terrible calls up front to the summer blockbuster of a JW call, this one was worthy of 500.

Question: Has Tom ever mentioned Jon by name during the show before?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nrt4 on June 13, 2012, 01:58:43 AM
Best moment: The hours 9 to 12PM

Worst?: None. Even that guy at the beginning was great. It wouldn't be the Best Show without a guy like him.

Jason: Not on this show (I think), but he does on the Gems podcast.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on June 13, 2012, 02:56:28 AM
I think he has on the Pledge Drives and maybe once or twice before, but it's a rare thing.

This episode was incredible. 

I do hope LDP will grace us with his poem next week.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on June 13, 2012, 03:52:52 AM
So many good things about the show, but the call from Charles was one of the greatest things ever. That call was atypically moving and classic, relative to the normally hilarious and brilliant Newbridge calls.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Paydirt! on June 13, 2012, 04:14:53 AM
Re Tom's comment last week (or was it Kurt's?) that Mike's song wouldn't be out of place in a David Lynch film:

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdIlLn52Oak)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 13, 2012, 08:27:47 AM
Anyone know what the record is for JW's longest call?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 13, 2012, 09:19:08 AM
Quote from: nec13 on June 13, 2012, 08:27:47 AM
Anyone know what the record is for JW's longest call?

Now this is a very interesting question.  Does it have to be a single dial, or can it be multiple calls as the same character within the same show?  Do in-studio appearances count?

Here are some long ones:

- 58 minutes plus - Tony Torgvort, Author of the System
- 57 minutes plus - Conventions, Inc (and the only available recording cuts off before the end)
- 54 minutes plus - Philly Boy Roy talks Philly Films
- 54 minutes plus - Ty Clark from Black Tyger
- 52 minutes plus - Zachary Brimstead's First Call
- 51 minutes plus - Mother 13 Plays Mount Everest, Part 2

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 13, 2012, 09:37:40 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 13, 2012, 01:57:13 AM
From the clueless terrible calls up front to the summer blockbuster of a JW call, this one was worthy of 500.

Question: Has Tom ever mentioned Jon by name during the show before?

Tom has mentioned Jon at least during one marathon show I heard. It's kind of a touching display of loyalty, he'll have well known comedians there with him and he'll say 'thanks to Jon Wurster, the funniest, most talented guy I know' and then for example Hodgman will feign offense...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on June 13, 2012, 10:54:47 AM
I remember one time when Tom(and a guest, I can't remember who it was) mentioned that the Mountain Goats( I think they also mentioned  Jon) were playing on Fallon that night.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Spacely on June 13, 2012, 12:41:43 PM
Whoa, holy fudge! I haven't listened yet, but it sounds like we get Tom mentioning Jon and a call from the Best Show future? That's almost exactly what I wanted out of the 500th. (Well, in my dream world, Jon would call in as Jon, but a slightly more unhinged Jon, if that's possible).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 13, 2012, 12:58:13 PM
Heard most of it live last night, listening to the opening musical set right now ... the "This Will Be Our Year"/"Do It" fake-out was masterfully executed. And hearing "The World is in the Turlet" was a good reminder of how magical the show can be. Good Guys win!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: liz_noise on June 13, 2012, 01:44:17 PM
Buffcoat, I love that you have the exact lengths of those JW calls handy!

Also, it occurs to me that Gary the Squirrel's remix name should be Squirrel-X.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 13, 2012, 02:07:46 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 13, 2012, 01:57:13 AM
From the clueless terrible calls up front to the summer blockbuster of a JW call, this one was worthy of 500.

Question: Has Tom ever mentioned Jon by name during the show before?

I tried to make a clueless terrible call, but I just don't have it in me.

(it is totally in me)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 13, 2012, 11:45:09 PM
Quote from: liz_noise on June 13, 2012, 01:44:17 PM
Buffcoat, I love that you have the exact lengths of those JW calls handy!

Also, it occurs to me that Gary the Squirrel's remix name should be Squirrel-X.

Thanks, Liz!

Where Omar is, like Dick Halligan, Jr., a writer and teller of tales, I aspire to be more a compiler, like Ronald Thomas Clontle.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 13, 2012, 11:54:37 PM
Tales of the future: Sheila Larsen married Tom, but later left him for Dr. Phil McGraw. And Sheila eventually murdered Dr. Phil ...

"All they found was his moustache in the driveway"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 14, 2012, 12:11:15 AM
Future FMU programming: "24 hours of animal flatulence".

(Did Andy Breckman write that joke?)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on June 14, 2012, 12:46:19 AM
Hearing the bed music from different times in the show made me really sentimental.  I liked that a lot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YuriDedman on June 14, 2012, 01:52:42 AM
"Nowadays, it all fades to green. That's one thing that's different."

"Jillian ended up marrying Robbie Robertson."

"Do I ever get the records?" "Nope."

"You also had big fights with Jackie Chan, Chan Marshall (Cat Power), Garry Marshall, the Marshall Amplifier Company..."

"FBI Director Harrups"

"Hide my spank mags!!"

Tom's heartfelt thanks to Mike, the listeners, and Jon.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on June 14, 2012, 11:05:58 AM
The whole show was awesome and I second everything everyone else has said. Truly worthy of the praise.  I loved this little moment: Gary saying "comme ci comme ça." Stupid, but it had me laughing out loud in public.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on June 14, 2012, 11:16:10 AM
How many other times has Jon mentioned Jon?

Tosh following Jay seems perfectly believable.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 14, 2012, 11:39:13 AM
I always love it when Gary pulls little zingers out of his vocabulary, like when he was defending Midnight in Paris against Mike with "It was a bagatelle!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on June 14, 2012, 01:16:57 PM
The Jon Wurster call was amazing, I never wanted it to end.  All of the above including this line:
"It was like a generation that not only never rocked, but never had sex or had gone to the bathroom. I know that last thing I said was very weird but...I said it."

Oh yes, It was great to hear the infectious giggle of Laurie from Miami last week. 

And too bad Petey, Officer Tom, and Purple Shirt have seem to have fallen from the edge of the Earth.  Glad MC Steinberg, The Family Wolliner, Sam Seder, Lisa Jane Persky, F from New Port Richey and Lawrence D. Pervison checked in.

Good guys win, bad guys die.   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nowah on June 14, 2012, 07:25:30 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on June 14, 2012, 01:16:57 PM
And too bad Petey, Officer Tom, and Purple Shirt have seem to have fallen from the edge of the Earth.

This seems like as good a time as any to mention that Officer Tom made an appearance at the top of yesterday's Seven Second Delay live show. I've been wondering all day how to dispense that information to the FOT board. Thanks for your help.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on June 14, 2012, 08:43:57 PM
Finally listened to the episode. Everything was great.

The Best Show is more than just a comedy show to a lot of people (myself included). Thanks for everything, my man.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 14, 2012, 11:37:25 PM
Bill from Baltimore on last weeks show was indeed the unfortunately-band-named guy from the capital of Virginia.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 15, 2012, 09:40:33 AM
The unfortunately-named-band-banned-guy
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on June 15, 2012, 12:13:50 PM
I just listened to that show from a few weeks ago where Tom said that Ayn Rand's son was Andrew Dice Clay - SO SO GOOD. From the "one sentence movie" episode.

I love the Best Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Omar on June 15, 2012, 10:04:12 PM
For the record, Dave from Knoxville's first call was 9/5/06.

"Wait, you got Mason Rudolph’s autograph?!" - Tom
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on June 16, 2012, 01:52:26 AM
Quote from: Nowah in Bloomington! on June 14, 2012, 07:25:30 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on June 14, 2012, 01:16:57 PM
And too bad Petey, Officer Tom, and Purple Shirt have seem to have fallen from the edge of the Earth.

This seems like as good a time as any to mention that Officer Tom made an appearance at the top of yesterday's Seven Second Delay live show. I've been wondering all day how to dispense that information to the FOT board. Thanks for your help.

That was a rebroadcast of a show from 2009.  :)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on June 16, 2012, 02:15:40 AM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on June 16, 2012, 01:52:26 AM
Quote from: Nowah in Bloomington! on June 14, 2012, 07:25:30 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on June 14, 2012, 01:16:57 PM
And too bad Petey, Officer Tom, and Purple Shirt have seem to have fallen from the edge of the Earth.
This seems like as good a time as any to mention that Officer Tom made an appearance at the top of yesterday's Seven Second Delay live show. I've been wondering all day how to dispense that information to the FOT board. Thanks for your help.
That was a rebroadcast of a show from 2009.  :)

Maybe he's pulling a Donnie Brasco?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on June 18, 2012, 10:12:34 AM
I LOVED that Mike totally stiffed Tom on that first call, with the guy who was driving but sounded drunk. It was was perfect after Tom's talking up of his staying power and his whole bit about doing a victory lap. I laughed long and hard about that.

The Woliner family hit for the cycle in the back end of the show. In my memory they were back to back calls to each other but I'm not sure if that happened or not?

To chime in on a couple of things:

The Mayubanotorial Debate was a 1 hour plus call I think. And Tom has definitely named checked Jon on air before, during the marathons if nothing else. I think Jon name checking himself during the call is way more legendary.

A lot of people (especially on Twitter) are losing their shit over Gary's song. To them I simply say have you never listened to Gentlemen Jesse before? He is the reason that song is so great. Sure Gary's lyrics are funny but the whole song is just a straight GJ cover essentially. I might be in the minority on that one?

It was great to hear the classic callers on the 500 show. It was also great to hear Laurie from Miami on show 499. She got some (I thought quite unfair) abuse on Twitter for her call from a Friend of the Show so I wanted to show some respect on here.

Everything about the Best Show brings me so much joy. THANKYOU TOM. May the show continue as long as you want it to/

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on June 18, 2012, 01:04:51 PM
That Bruce Springsteen Author call from last year was over 90 minutes, wasn't it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 18, 2012, 01:45:51 PM
I had hoped that there was a chance, however slim, that either Tyrone from South Carolina or Chuck in the Truck would have called. Alas, it just wasn't meant to be.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Spacely on June 18, 2012, 01:54:43 PM
Saddest part of 500 was no mention of P.F. Tompkins who played a key role in one of the 20 greatest Best Show moments ever (Hint: "Helicopter rides!")

Love how Wally Wackiman is back in the good graces, though. "The Feltdown" was my favorite non-Newbridge moment of last year. It was even more amazing because it kept spilling over onto Twitter.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 18, 2012, 04:16:09 PM
Quote from: Omar on June 15, 2012, 10:04:12 PM
For the record, Dave from Knoxville's first call was 9/5/06.

"Wait, you got Mason Rudolph’s autograph?!" - Tom

Actually, I called a few weeks earlier, but didn't get on until the very end of the show. Tom gave me the classic "Hi and bye" routine.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 18, 2012, 05:25:38 PM
Eddie, am I right, Wes?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on June 18, 2012, 08:56:15 PM
Quote from: Mr. Spacely on June 18, 2012, 01:54:43 PM
Love how Wally Wackiman is back in the good graces, though. "The Feltdown" was my favorite non-Newbridge moment of last year. It was even more amazing because it kept spilling over onto Twitter.

Hey,
  As far as I know, Wally was never really out of "good graces" with Tom or the show, specifically, but there were others and the ban and everything that led to some outside conflict.  I'd rather not get back into talk of "The Feltdown", but if it brought you enjoyment on some level, rather than you putting down Wally, being on his side, it is all appreciated by both of us.


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mr. Spacely on June 18, 2012, 10:03:15 PM
I was very much on your side during the Feltdown. I thought Tom (or at least his show persona) was too hard on you and didn't give you your due for it being a great bit.

I even tweeted Tom a couple times (not like it means anything) when he was soliciting opinions on the ban/your ban that I thought he was hamstringing the show by keeping you out.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MiddleBro on June 18, 2012, 10:10:38 PM
Well, your support is always appreciated, but I always know that Tom is on my and Wally's side, regardless of what it might seem like on the air.


   -Zach
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 18, 2012, 10:22:29 PM
it is all appreciated by both of us.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: spruce on June 19, 2012, 08:53:33 AM
Looks like Pixart has released its first film:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BC6ChOXPL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on June 20, 2012, 08:36:47 AM
Baaaaaaaaaddd company...and I can't deny....baaaaaaadddd company...till the day I die!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on June 20, 2012, 09:53:28 AM
"It's a tub, Tom."
- Philly Boy Roy
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roman on June 20, 2012, 12:06:39 PM
Anytime the song "Spoonman" is dissected at that level, humanity wins.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on June 20, 2012, 12:37:35 PM
Man, that guy calling up to defend Spoonman was a master debater.  "Everyone was wearing flannel and dirty jeans then!" 1. ) No they weren't and 2.) How does that explain why Spoonman is any good?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gregarious on June 20, 2012, 01:53:49 PM
Roy's endless giggling had me laughing uncontrollably. Genius.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bigoteetoe on June 20, 2012, 04:33:01 PM
hearing all about Romney's boners
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John M. on June 20, 2012, 04:48:18 PM
Tom making new lyrics to Limo Wreck was amazing as was Roy saying "eff duck minus the 'd'." I love when he makes changes to bad words like that. Also, The Most Philadelphia Man in The World.

Last night's show was great!!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cerny on June 20, 2012, 06:22:50 PM
Is the show really ending in 14 episodes?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on June 20, 2012, 06:34:13 PM
Best moment out of a lot of them: Tom doing a "What's that Mike?" after mentioning numerous times that Mike wasn't there that night with Michael K.  Fantastic stuff.

Also Tom telling the kid in Marfa to "get in the Lily Tomlin car on the 9 to 5 ride" at Dollywood.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 20, 2012, 06:47:14 PM
Quote from: cerny on June 20, 2012, 06:22:50 PM
Is the show really ending in 14 episodes?

One never knows ... stay tuned!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on June 20, 2012, 09:37:24 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on June 20, 2012, 06:47:14 PM
Quote from: cerny on June 20, 2012, 06:22:50 PM
Is the show really ending in 14 episodes?

One never knows ... stay tuned!

Yep. Like the Who sang- on the 515.  "Inside outside leave me alone!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vert on June 20, 2012, 10:07:02 PM
"Guess what the next song after spoon man is? Limo Wreck"

Because of course SoundGarden followed up Spoon Man with "limo wreck". Toms subsequent disappointment that the song didn't actually feature any limo wrecks, and his poppy re-imaging of the song in a slightly more literal sense "We are in a limo and we are out of control! Limo Wreck! limo Wreck!" cracked me up  ;D

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 21, 2012, 12:33:33 AM
How great is "Carter's Sphere" going to be?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roubaix on June 21, 2012, 10:26:59 AM
I hadn't heard about the Carolla interview, but it looks like he's pissed off every creative person in Los Angeles
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on June 22, 2012, 12:11:33 AM
The Spoonman jam.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on June 22, 2012, 12:25:41 AM
Quote from: roubaix on June 21, 2012, 10:26:59 AM
I hadn't heard about the Carolla interview, but it looks like he's pissed off every creative person in Los Angeles

Even Jesse Thorn? That guy is always sucking up to Carolla.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on June 22, 2012, 12:38:14 AM
I worked in the Pike Place Market back in the 1990s when Spoonman was a regular busker down there. He wasn't, as the caller imagined, "haggard African-American." He was white, had a mohawk, and always wore a muscle t. He was pretty intense and a little scary. I always walked on the opposite street from him. He looked like he might beat the crap out somebody. When I heard about the Soundgarden song I imagined they must have been talking about a different Spoonman, but no, it's there's only one.

Back then I thought he was terrible but this is actually pretty good:

Artis the Spoonman on Nightmusic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnFToFMFBYs#)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on June 22, 2012, 02:32:51 AM
I worked in Pike Place Market too. Golden Age Collectables from 97-98.

Each summer KISW organized a weekly Friday night concert series near the Space Needle. The series was called "Pain In The Grass." The series guide would usually mention that every year Artis the Spoonman would ask if he could perform at one of the shows. And every year he was told "no."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on June 22, 2012, 04:05:58 AM
He's definitely not scary anymore. I first saw Spoonman at some festival in Seattle Center in 2001, probably my first Bumbershoot. He was super nice, not intense or annoying as he is in the "Spoonman" music video. (I was a little surprised the video wasn't talked about much.)  He sells all sorts of weird metal/utensil based Stuff during any arts and crafts event.  I never saw him do his spoon-playing though.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on June 22, 2012, 06:38:57 AM
Quote from: not that clay on June 22, 2012, 12:25:41 AM
Quote from: roubaix on June 21, 2012, 10:26:59 AM
I hadn't heard about the Carolla interview, but it looks like he's pissed off every creative person in Los Angeles

Even Jesse Thorn? That guy is always sucking up to Carolla.

No kidding...and Chris Hardwick.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 22, 2012, 11:46:40 AM
Quote from: not that clay on June 22, 2012, 12:25:41 AM
Quote from: roubaix on June 21, 2012, 10:26:59 AM
I hadn't heard about the Carolla interview, but it looks like he's pissed off every creative person in Los Angeles

Even Jesse Thorn? That guy is always sucking up to Carolla.

Jesse lavished praise on Carollo after Carollo's initial podcast, when Carollo did a pretty good diatribe about everything that's wrong with modern commercial radio. But after that diatribe, Carollo immediately fell back into all the lame habits he developed doing commercial radio. He brought back Bald Bryan to do annoying sound drops and the newslady to read pointless fluffy news items. I appreciate Carollo's loyalty to his radio comrades, but maybe you can have bald bryan and the newslady doing something different than that stupid radio stuff.

Anyway, I haven't listened to that thing in quite a while. Maybe he's doing something different now. But probably not. That guy seems like a creature of his annoying habits.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on June 22, 2012, 02:01:39 PM
The call from Marfa was great! 2 quotable lines (forgive me if i get them a lil off)

"I don't think cellular technology can handle the delicate, complex acoustics of the spoons" and "I already won a cheeseburger, I don't need to prove myself"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on June 22, 2012, 02:07:25 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 21, 2012, 12:33:33 AM
How great is "Carter's Sphere" going to be?

I hope it's a triple album, and one song takes up 5 out of the 6 sides.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on June 22, 2012, 03:47:22 PM
That laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on June 22, 2012, 06:20:22 PM
Adam Carolla, Jr.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 22, 2012, 07:15:05 PM
Just realized when I listened to the Podcast today that Tom had mentioned "Herb" from Burger King, one of my favorite dumb, advertising stunts ever.

I'm still looking for him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on June 23, 2012, 06:47:28 PM
For some reason BARTER KINGS bothers me more than the rest of these  kinds of shows. The bad acting is part of it (and Tom's idea for an acting class/school for reality show stars is a legitimately good idea. Just get them familiar with the basics before they actually go on camera. You don't have to be like Barry rom STORAGE WARS who's
 a natural, but you should at least do as well as Chumlee.) but on one of the two episodes I saw the dude spent the episode trying to get a pony for his daughter which feels like the most obnoxious thing ever.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ojingeo on June 24, 2012, 12:24:21 PM
Quote from: mackro on June 22, 2012, 04:05:58 AM
He's definitely not scary anymore. I first saw Spoonman at some festival in Seattle Center in 2001, probably my first Bumbershoot. He was super nice, not intense or annoying as he is in the "Spoonman" music video. (I was a little surprised the video wasn't talked about much.)  He sells all sorts of weird metal/utensil based Stuff during any arts and crafts event.  I never saw him do his spoon-playing though.

I lived in Seattle in 2000. A friend's husband had an album release party at a house and Artis the Spoonman performed. It was one of the single most impressive performances I've ever experienced. He's more of a "utensil-man." He uses an arsenal of items that make all sorts of crazy sounds. All sorts of ringing, clinking, and bell like sounds. And he works it all into an amazing, frenzied fever where he jolts back and forth in a just a blur of metal, wooden spoons and spatulas. He is a true artist. He also does some wild spoken word stuff. He's a legend. But it certainly doesn't translate very well outside of the intimate setting of someone's living room. He's appeared on Letterman, and I used to have a tape of him performing with an orchestra. He's a really nice guy, too.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 24, 2012, 02:49:25 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on June 23, 2012, 06:47:28 PM
For some reason BARTER KINGS bohters me more than the rest of these  kinds of shows. The bad acting is part of it (and Tom's idea for an acting class/school for reality show stars is a legitimately good idea. Just get them familiar with the basics before they actually go on camera. You don't have to be like Barry rom STORAGE WARS who'
s a natural, but you should at least do as well as Chumlee.) but on one of the two episodes I saw the dude spent the episode trying to get a pony for his daughter which feels like the most obnoxious thing ever.

Teaching a Reality Show Acting Boot Camp would be a nice way for actors having a hard time finding work because of reality programming to pick up some extra money.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on June 25, 2012, 05:33:17 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on June 24, 2012, 02:49:25 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on June 23, 2012, 06:47:28 PM
For some reason BARTER KINGS bohters me more than the rest of these  kinds of shows. The bad acting is part of it (and Tom's idea for an acting class/school for reality show stars is a legitimately good idea. Just get them familiar with the basics before they actually go on camera. You don't have to be like Barry rom STORAGE WARS who'
s a natural, but you should at least do as well as Chumlee.) but on one of the two episodes I saw the dude spent the episode trying to get a pony for his daughter which feels like the most obnoxious thing ever.

Teaching a Reality Show Acting Boot Camp would be a nice way for actors having a hard time finding work because of reality programming to pick up some extra money.

When I was in Chicago last week I saw a show that I assumed wasn't airing in the D/FW market [apparently it's on the NBC affiliate here]: We The People with Gloria Allred (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_the_People_With_Gloria_Allred). I swear that I thought it was a sketch from SNL or similar show. Per the Wikipedia entry:
Quote
The series features actors doing re-enactments of real-life court cases, with Allred serving as judge. Most of the cases are part scripted and part improvised, with audience participation.[2] No real money has to be paid after the "judgment".
The acting is awful. Jerry Springer's guests are Sir Laurence Olivier compared to the people appearing on Allred's show.

While in Chicago I also stumbled across a jigglefest on Telemundo called 12 Corazones. I couldn't understand most of what they were saying yet I couldn't change the channel.   ;D
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 25, 2012, 03:54:15 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 22, 2012, 07:15:05 PM
Just realized when I listened to the Podcast today that Tom had mentioned "Herb" from Burger King, one of my favorite dumb, advertising stunts ever.

I'm still looking for him.


This was also one of my favorites.  Why doesn't Madison Avenue take chances anymore?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 25, 2012, 04:39:14 PM
He even got a shout-out in 'Night of the Living Baseheads' by Public Enemy.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 26, 2012, 03:31:53 PM
Tom wanted to know who the best spoonmen out there were--I think this spoongal is pretty awesome (and feeds a mean kangaroo to boot), but you'll have to go to Australia to see her:

Deb 'Spoons' Perry Does The Black Keys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNY3i6MybpU&feature=player_embedded#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: stewart from australia on June 27, 2012, 01:03:03 AM
Wow!
She makes me proud to be an Australian.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on June 27, 2012, 01:44:44 PM
I don't know whether this is a best or worst moment, but Skeevy's persistence in wanting to discuss adolescent Mike's Carol Burnett rub-out party was alarming, particularly given that "awkward sexual awakenings" has been repeatedly floated as a possible Depravity's Rainbow topic and shot down!

I'm concerned about AP Mike.  I don't want this to turn into some kind of weird thing like Anthony Perkins (Also an AP! Coincidence?) in Magic.

The entire bit about putting wet and too-heavy stuff into paper bags was incredible.

This was the best Hatch Patch episode yet!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on June 27, 2012, 02:55:14 PM
Quote from: placeholder on June 27, 2012, 01:44:44 PM
I don't know whether this is a best or worst moment, but Skeevy's persistence in wanting to discuss adolescent Mike's Carol Burnett rub-out party was alarming, particularly given that "awkward sexual awakenings" has been repeatedly floated as a possible Depravity's Rainbow topic and shot down!

I'm concerned about AP Mike.  I don't want this to turn into some kind of weird thing like Anthony Perkins (Also an AP! Coincidence?) in Magic.

The entire bit about putting wet and too-heavy stuff into paper bags was incredible.

This was the best Hatch Patch episode yet!

That was a great show.  Daniel and Maggie really added a lot and were funny--without trying to continually out-do each other.

Good to see Skeevy get out from Gary's growing (and earned) shadow for a bit. 

The caller with the voice-tron thing was hilarious.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on June 27, 2012, 04:39:27 PM
That was a disturbing 15 minutes.


But a lot of fun.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 27, 2012, 05:41:47 PM
I loved Mike's story about the youthful beach altercation with the guy on Quaaludes (aka "Black Beauties").

Listening back on the show now, I'm hearing something I missed last night: The very distinct pop-and-hiss of Coor's cans being opened on-mic. (I've heard it at least twice so far).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 27, 2012, 05:42:51 PM
As I mentioned in the chat last night, Quaaludes might be the most decade-specific drug ever invented:

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/02/quaalude-nostalgia-a-retro-drug-that-everyone-remembers-fondly/252285/ (http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/02/quaalude-nostalgia-a-retro-drug-that-everyone-remembers-fondly/252285/)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 27, 2012, 07:15:23 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on June 27, 2012, 02:55:14 PM
The caller with the voice-tron thing was hilarious.

The timing of some of those "Brian Raisin" vocoder things was priceless. I would love to hear "Brian" call the Best Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 28, 2012, 12:35:46 PM
Just getting to the third hour.  Black Beauties are speed not 'ludes.  That may explain the gentleman's agitation.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bigoteetoe on June 28, 2012, 07:39:21 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 28, 2012, 12:35:46 PM
Just getting to the third hour.  Black Beauties are speed not 'ludes.  That may explain the gentleman's agitation.

this raises the impressiveness of Mike's greatest moment of physical triumph
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 28, 2012, 07:52:19 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 28, 2012, 12:35:46 PM
Just getting to the third hour.  Black Beauties are speed not 'ludes.  That may explain the gentleman's agitation.

FYI: The term "black beauty" was also extended to include Biphetamine-T, which was a ridiculously abusable mixture of the aforementioned amphetamines, plus methaqualone (aka Quaalude). Both Biphetamine mixtures were available in 12.5mg and 20mg tablets.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 28, 2012, 08:55:11 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 28, 2012, 07:52:19 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 28, 2012, 12:35:46 PM
Just getting to the third hour.  Black Beauties are speed not 'ludes.  That may explain the gentleman's agitation.

FYI: The term "black beauty" was also extended to include Biphetamine-T, which was a ridiculously abusable mixture of the aforementioned amphetamines, plus methaqualone (aka Quaalude). Both Biphetamine mixtures were available in 12.5mg and 20mg tablets.
That is quite interesting, Michael.  The only 'ludes I ever saw were tablets not capsules.  I wonder what Biphetamine-T was perscribed for, social inhibition?
Regardless, congrats on your best show, so far.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on June 30, 2012, 03:31:30 AM
I'm certainly not going to get into a pissing contest about drugs with you, fonpr. But look at my post again. It says "tablets" not "capsules."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 30, 2012, 07:05:08 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 30, 2012, 03:31:30 AM
I'm certainly not going to get into a pissing contest about drugs with you, fonpr. But look at my post again. It says "tablets" not "capsules."

In this particular case, wouldn't that be a "pissing into cups contest"?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: fonpr on June 30, 2012, 09:44:18 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on June 30, 2012, 03:31:30 AM
I'm certainly not going to get into a pissing contest about drugs with you

I was simply stating that the Black Beauties I saw were capsules and the 'ludes were tablets.

You obviously have had more exposure to the varieties of pharmaceuticals than I.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 30, 2012, 10:05:29 AM
I took generic acetaminophen (the hard stuff) one time - may I wade in with my opinion?
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Post by: B_Buster on June 30, 2012, 10:07:12 AM
Please do.
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Post by: fonpr on June 30, 2012, 10:07:43 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 30, 2012, 10:05:29 AM
I took generic acetaminophen (the hard stuff) one time - may I wade in with my opinion?
Capsule or tablet?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on June 30, 2012, 10:23:26 AM
Caplet! Ha!

I was bluffing.  You guys have approximately a half-generation on me.  By the time I got there, I only had a choice between Nancy Reagan's Just Say No and cocaine (I believe some people call it "the White Lady" or "very expensive ski trips").  There weren't any "hey, this is fun" substances left.

Oh, yeah, and HIV/AIDS took care of free love just as I came of age, and they raised the drinking age shortly before I started high school. 

Thanks for ruining everything, you long-haired, Foghat-loving '70s jerks!
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Post by: fonpr on June 30, 2012, 11:07:57 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 30, 2012, 10:23:26 AM


Thanks for ruining everything, you long-haired, Foghat-loving '70s jerks!

Hey!  I only *liked* Foghat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on July 02, 2012, 12:45:54 PM
This drug squabble reminds me of the time that Small Change got into an on-air fight over DMT with a regular caller on Night People (who, I believe, wasn't a regular anymore henceforth).

Good times. Haven't listened to the show yet. Will do soon. Love me some Skeevy.  8)
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Post by: Flood on July 04, 2012, 02:08:38 PM
1:46:39 - 1:47:01  :D
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Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 04, 2012, 03:04:11 PM
These online forum drug wars are much funner than the real-life Drug Wars.
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Post by: Sashamak on July 04, 2012, 04:43:07 PM
George Rail Road Martin.
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Post by: Flood on July 04, 2012, 07:09:09 PM
Quote
shirtless karaoke!
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Post by: Dan of Orange on July 05, 2012, 03:30:53 AM
Bob and Son..
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Post by: vert on July 05, 2012, 04:04:36 AM
Tom putting all the sleazy podtrash apes in their place! This bit in particular cracked me up,Tom on his relative gracefulness to the aforementioned apes: "I'm like what's his face. One of those two dancers I don't care about"

I loved this episode! I think this one was kind of a classic..  A fly in the ointment with the weird brady bunch call, but Tom and Jason from Alabama put things back on track! Good times  8)
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Post by: Crusherkc on July 05, 2012, 10:58:24 AM
Quote from: Sashamak on July 04, 2012, 04:43:07 PM
George Rail Road Martin.

Seconded. "What is it? Leperchauns? Do they fight with swords and have a dance-off?"
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Post by: vicd on July 05, 2012, 11:52:45 AM
I love Tom's Peppermint Patty-esque use of the word "kid" when telling the kid to call back.
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Post by: Greggulator on July 05, 2012, 11:52:53 AM
HOCKEY CAT!

The New Jersey Devils and New Jersey Nets both had awesome jingle-type commercials back in the day, when pretty much no one in New Jersey knew they had pro sports teams.  The NJ Devials song was something like "Hey Devils! Catch Fire! Turn that ice to steam!" and had their devil mascot dancing at somewhere like the Paramus Park Mall food court. The Nets one was even better. The song was a slow jam that went "GET ON THE POWERTRAIN! POWER TRAIN! NEW JERSEY NETS!" It showed various Nets of the era (Michael Ray Richardson, Joe Barry Carroll, etc.) in action and then a close up of one of the three fans in attendance.

I haven't checked in a while but these commercials weren't on YouTube. :(

I love Hockey Cat.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on July 05, 2012, 12:26:20 PM
Enjoyed the guy criticizing people setting off unregulated fireworks starting off his story with, "Granted we were closer than we should have been..."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 05, 2012, 11:51:58 PM
Best: Tom throwing Senor Wences's hand under the bus.

Worst: The filmmakers offering Tom work/money on the air. Did they think it would make for good radio? Did they think the public forum would make Tom more likely to agree?  Or were they just not thinking?  No answer is good.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flood on July 06, 2012, 01:41:33 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 05, 2012, 11:51:58 PM
Worst: The filmmakers offering Tom work/money on the air. Did they think it would make for good radio? Did they think the public forum would make Tom more likely to agree?  Or were they just not thinking?  No answer is good.

Definitively not "worst". Some people don't get that WFMU is non-commercial. Big whoopdeedoo. It still was a nice offer. All of those kids calling with their terrible comedy shticks were way, way worse.
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Post by: gravy boat on July 06, 2012, 10:13:56 AM
I'm a couple episodes back.  The Philly Boy call made me sick. I voted for him for mayor of Newbridge because I believed his campaign promises and now he's looking to jump to Romney's camp, and leave Newbridge to rot. It's no better than Chris Christie's groveling for VP consideration. I should have voted for Hammerhead.
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Post by: fonpr on July 06, 2012, 11:05:34 AM
Quote from: gravy boat on July 06, 2012, 10:13:56 AM
I should have voted for Hammerhead.

If you talk to Ignore Function, he'll tell you; Hammerhead is in favor of police brutality.
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Post by: BadGuyZero on July 06, 2012, 11:39:12 AM
Quote from: Flood on July 06, 2012, 01:41:33 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 05, 2012, 11:51:58 PM
Worst: The filmmakers offering Tom work/money on the air. Did they think it would make for good radio? Did they think the public forum would make Tom more likely to agree?  Or were they just not thinking?  No answer is good.

Definitively not "worst". Some people don't get that WFMU is non-commercial. Big whoopdeedoo. It still was a nice offer. All of those kids calling with their terrible comedy shticks were way, way worse.

How dare you insult Sir Scott!  ;D
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Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 06, 2012, 01:44:26 PM
Quote from: Flood on July 06, 2012, 01:41:33 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 05, 2012, 11:51:58 PM
Worst: The filmmakers offering Tom work/money on the air. Did they think it would make for good radio? Did they think the public forum would make Tom more likely to agree?  Or were they just not thinking?  No answer is good.

Definitively not "worst". Some people don't get that WFMU is non-commercial. Big whoopdeedoo. It still was a nice offer. All of those kids calling with their terrible comedy shticks were way, way worse.

Well, worst for me.  It's not the money thing alone...I just don't understand the line of thinking that would, even on a commercial station, lead to someone conducting business over the air. There are hundreds of thousands of people listening! I can understand Sir Scott a lot more than I can understand that.  Granted my calls have not all been mint, but I have at least tried to set up the T-ball so Tom could hit it.

But yes, it's nice that they are offering Tom something.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 06, 2012, 04:22:43 PM
'Hey Tom, we can't make it out to your house tomorrow, is it OK if we come out to mow your lawn Friday?'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 06, 2012, 04:43:06 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on July 06, 2012, 10:13:56 AM
I'm a couple episodes back.  The Philly Boy call made me sick. I voted for him for mayor of Newbridge because I believed his campaign promises and now he's looking to jump to Romney's camp, and leave Newbridge to rot. It's no better than Chris Christie's groveling for VP consideration. I should have voted for Hammerhead.

Pudge would have never let you down, and HE would have found the Higgs Boson three years ago.
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Post by: Crusherkc on July 06, 2012, 05:54:23 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on July 06, 2012, 04:43:06 PM
Quote from: gravy boat on July 06, 2012, 10:13:56 AM
I'm a couple episodes back.  The Philly Boy call made me sick. I voted for him for mayor of Newbridge because I believed his campaign promises and now he's looking to jump to Romney's camp, and leave Newbridge to rot. It's no better than Chris Christie's groveling for VP consideration. I should have voted for Hammerhead.

Pudge would have never let you down, and HE would have found the Higgs Boson three years ago.

'n' stuff i dunno...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike Desert on July 06, 2012, 06:11:55 PM
I wish I listened to the show live - I have two funny THOR stories...I might have actually called in!  I've seen Thor twice and it was totally entertaining each time.  super nice guy...last I heard he was delivering pizza in Seattle or Vancouver or something. Thor & the Ass Boys were pretty good too. Maybe there should be a Friends of Thor website. Let the Blood Run Red!!

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on July 06, 2012, 08:35:54 PM
Best: Tom's made up Game of Thrones style language
Worst:  Sir Scott
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: gravy boat on July 07, 2012, 10:34:29 AM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on July 06, 2012, 08:35:54 PM
Best: Tom's made up Game of Thrones style language
Worst:  Sir Scott

Yes, on the Sir Scott.

My favorite moment was when Tom was talking to the film-lady driving in the car, and she was comparing AP Mike to Barney on the Simpsons. And Tom rushed to defend Mike and says "Listen, Mike gets a bad rap around here" as if Tom has to continually defend Mike against other people at the station badmouthing him.
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Post by: Mike Desert on July 07, 2012, 11:58:41 AM
See, I'm glad I listen on podcast because I wouldn't be able to skip over the Sir Scott type stuff.

Maybe it's just me but I get REALLY nervous and uncomfortable when people are embarrassing themselves. There were a few of those last show. Makes my skin crawl.
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Post by: Eric Fishlegs on July 07, 2012, 06:58:45 PM
Quote from: Mike Desert on July 07, 2012, 11:58:41 AM
See, I'm glad I listen on podcast because I wouldn't be able to skip over the Sir Scott type stuff.

Maybe it's just me but I get REALLY nervous and uncomfortable when people are embarrassing themselves. There were a few of those last show. Makes my skin crawl.

The thing is I really do believe that if he had dropped the gimmick Tom would have been happy to talk to him even after the rough start to the call. But the kid wouldn't take the hint. It's too bad because I kinda miss Tom having a regular kid caller, but Sir Scott won't be it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on July 07, 2012, 08:35:40 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on July 07, 2012, 06:58:45 PM
Quote from: Mike Desert on July 07, 2012, 11:58:41 AM
See, I'm glad I listen on podcast because I wouldn't be able to skip over the Sir Scott type stuff.

Maybe it's just me but I get REALLY nervous and uncomfortable when people are embarrassing themselves. There were a few of those last show. Makes my skin crawl.

The thing is I really do believe that if he had dropped the gimmick Tom would have been happy to talk to him even after the rough start to the call. But the kid wouldn't take the hint. It's too bad because I kinda miss Tom having a regular kid caller, but Sir Scott won't be it.

I appreciate a good kid caller, but the past few that I can recall (Sir Scott, the Canadian Glenn Beck) have just been obnoxious.
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Post by: JesseFromVegas on July 08, 2012, 12:00:25 AM
It makes one long for the halcyon days of Milo
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Post by: buffcoat on July 08, 2012, 12:10:39 AM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on July 08, 2012, 12:00:25 AM
It makes one long for the halcyon days of Milo

Or Mac.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 08, 2012, 12:46:27 PM
I thought the Canadian Glenn Beck/Maple Syrup Mussolini had promise. Last I recall, Tom had told him to read Ulysses and call back, so we may hear from him again.
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Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 09, 2012, 11:13:20 AM
I didn't think anyone could outdo John "Creepy Luggage" Hodgman at making Mike's mundane appurtenances out to be somehow unwholesome, but I enjoyed Tom's sharing with us the details of Mike's disturbing smoothie.

"Where'd you get it?" "I dunno."
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Post by: redmedicine on July 09, 2012, 12:53:02 PM
Ravi Shankar and Kajagoogoo.
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Post by: BadGuyZero on July 10, 2012, 12:57:11 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on July 08, 2012, 12:46:27 PM
I thought the Canadian Glenn Beck/Maple Syrup Mussolini had promise. Last I recall, Tom had told him to read Ulysses and call back, so we may hear from him again.

That's the last time he's been on air. He showed up in the chat room once or twice in the following weeks. After being pestered about how far along into the book he was he hasn't come around any more. Also, he hasn't tweeted since April 29.
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Post by: Bryan on July 10, 2012, 09:45:20 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 05, 2012, 11:51:58 PM
Worst: The filmmakers offering Tom work/money on the air. Did they think it would make for good radio? Did they think the public forum would make Tom more likely to agree?  Or were they just not thinking?  No answer is good.
This whole scheme of theirs has been consistently confusing. I've heard it explained two or three times now, and it's never made a bit of sense to me.
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Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 10, 2012, 10:46:56 AM
It speaks well of the Maple Syrup Mussolini's integrity that he didn't just Cliffs Notes/Wiki Ulysses and B.S. his way through it. But enough about him.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on July 10, 2012, 11:31:11 AM
Controversial opinion: I enjoyed Sir Scott.
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Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 10, 2012, 01:49:17 PM
Dissent is good. What did you like?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on July 10, 2012, 02:50:43 PM
Something about his commitment to his bit, however bad it might have been, made it fun. And then Tom trying to prove he was on his side and talk to him on a non-joking level, with Sir Scott still staying in his obvious character, just made me laugh. I am a sucker for people who give to something completely, even (and sometimes especially) when they are failing. Plus, with a name like Sir Scott, how could he lose?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 10, 2012, 03:50:00 PM
I'm ambivalent about the 'no silly voices/characters' thing. The occasional silly voice (Spike) and character (Spike) is OK.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on July 10, 2012, 04:29:05 PM
I enjoyed the Sir Scott calls mostly due to Tom potentially laying the bait for the kid to break character a la "You thought I was your friend, but I'm your FOE!" I mean, we'll never know what would have happened if the kid had gone for it, nor did he, but a moment of understanding and a moment of roping the kid in and then torpedoing him were equal possibilities and I love the tension that exists there.

This should probably go in the underrated Best Show strengths topic, but one of those things that Tom can do on a live radio show with callers that podcasts don't do - and one of those things that makes listening live such an experience - is the moment when Tom reels in a caller on something and they may not know it's happening. He just sets those traps (for lack of a better word), be it luring someone into dropping a lame comedy bit, tricking someone into getting themselves Heave Ho'ed or just catching someone off guard by either making up a fake fact or claiming to be ignorant of something he most definitely knows, and you get those seconds where you can sense the caller trying to decide whether to go for it or not.

I can't think of anybody who pulls that kind of thing off more consistently and makes it as funny as Tom does.
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Post by: Christina on July 10, 2012, 05:11:03 PM
I'm pro Sir Scott too, because I love when kids call the show and try to be little wise guys. It's funny because 9 times out of 10 they're awful, but every once in a while they sometimes manage to enter into something really weird or odd w/Tom, and that's also totally great.
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Post by: buffcoat on July 10, 2012, 10:40:52 PM
Relistening to the Jimmy Webb episode.  Two very strong moments: the way Tom sings the words "beautiful balloon" and the constant cackling of the Associate Producer in the background.  He must have left the door open again, because you can hear all of his questions.
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Post by: Chrissy in MN on July 11, 2012, 12:45:55 AM
George Rascal Rider Martin
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 11, 2012, 09:46:56 AM
Two highlights for me:
-Irwin's (or is it Erwin's) call
-Scar Tissue
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on July 11, 2012, 10:15:49 AM
"PUT THAT SHARK BACK!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on July 11, 2012, 10:28:54 AM
Quote from: vicd on July 11, 2012, 10:15:49 AM
"PUT THAT SHARK BACK!"

GET OFF MY SHARK! (this time...it really is personal)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: laura on July 11, 2012, 03:05:10 PM
Best:

Jon from Maplewood: Shark Hero
Irwood
Comedians taste in music
Best Show is beautiful

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 11, 2012, 03:07:08 PM
Mike Rutherford in jail for mail fraud. Why do you think there hasn't been a Mike and The Mechanics album in so long?

Also, the Van Morrisson/Mellencamp cruise call was one of the funniest things ever. Living in Bloomington, almost everybody you meet (except me) has a story about meeting Mellencamp, and nearly every one involves Mellencamp being annoyed or put out in some way (recall Matt's record store related call a few weeks ago). I can understand being annoyed about people bugging you, but in some of the stories Mellencamp was annoyed because people _weren't_ making a fuss about him. Oh well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on July 11, 2012, 05:15:58 PM
Mike losing it when Tom was talking about "Breaking Bread"
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Post by: redmedicine on July 11, 2012, 07:06:57 PM
Getting some serious FONPR vibes from Irwood.  Time will tell if he has the depth of FONPR, or is a classic rock one trick pony.
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Post by: ben on July 11, 2012, 09:19:08 PM
Mike Rutherford's Mail Fraud

Spanish Dracula

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hardcore Band

Oh yeah - and "Put back that shark!"

Jon from Maplewood = Shark hero and my hero
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Barry in Ireland on July 12, 2012, 08:30:08 AM
Irwood/Irwin/Erwin's call was a thing of rare beauty.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 12, 2012, 10:42:34 AM
Quote from: Ben on July 11, 2012, 09:19:08 PM
Jon from Maplewood = Shark hero and my hero

I am touched by people's comments.  Thank you.

Never trust DJ Eric around a sand shark.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on July 12, 2012, 12:18:47 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 12, 2012, 10:42:34 AM
Quote from: Ben on July 11, 2012, 09:19:08 PM
Jon from Maplewood = Shark hero and my hero

I am touched by people's comments.  Thank you.

Never trust DJ Eric around a sand shark.
My dad, who spends his retired days walking at the beach telling tourists that catch & release fishing is the way to go, loved your story. It was the first time he didn't politely nod, pretending to be interested, when I told him a story from The Best Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on July 12, 2012, 04:53:33 PM
Yeah, seriously JfM, that call alone should earn you supercaller status, if that were still a thing.

I don't care about Game of Thrones, but I feel like sending Tom a cranky email informing him that Breaking Bread really is as good as people say it is. (Yes, better than the Sopranos!)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on July 13, 2012, 03:11:30 AM
You're off your rocker, Bryan. Breaking Bread wouldn't even exist without The Sopranos. All it did was shift the location and criminal activity and give the lead character cancer which, strangely, seems to be receding as a major plot point now that the show's a hit. And, as I mentioned elsewhere, the last episode of season 4 is where the whole series jumped the shark.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on July 13, 2012, 03:22:22 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on July 13, 2012, 03:11:30 AM
You're off your rocker, Bryan. Breaking Bread wouldn't even exist without The Sopranos. All it did was shift the location and criminal activity and give the lead character cancer which, strangely, seems to be receding as a major plot point now that the show's a hit. And, as I mentioned elsewhere, the last episode of season 4 is where the whole series jumped the shark.

good analysis

the thing thats frustrating about this modern age we're all coming to these things at such different times. Wish I had somebody to discuss BB with when I went thru a few seasons all at once.

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: RVARichmond on July 13, 2012, 10:30:13 AM
The worst caller, followed by the best, followed by the second worst.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 13, 2012, 10:31:05 AM
Tom was spot on with his Breaking Bad assessment i would even go as far as to say that this season of Mad Men was getting  to be an act of repetition and there hasn't  been a really good episode of Louie this season until last nights Miami episode.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: roman on July 13, 2012, 12:19:45 PM
That Zach kid from M** H***** needs to go the Aerosmith route and take a Permanent Vacation.  Everything that he is about is just the pits.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on July 13, 2012, 02:59:48 PM
1) Jon's story was truly epic. I told it to about 500 people. It's one of those things that I never want to see that I wish I saw.

2) Zach just stinks. I am so sorry I targeted him all those months back. He just won't let go. Just don't call in for a while, man.

3) I second the Sgt. Pepper's Hardcore Band reference.

4) I haven't seen Breaking Bread yet. But The Sopranos is responsible for all of the great TV we've had the past decade or so. It was the first and it's still the best. I'm not taking away from all the other beloved shows in the canon -- The Wire, Mad Men, etc. -- but The Sopranos has so many incredible characters and went in so many weird, unpredictable directions. The show was for a quarter of a season largely about a community of gay firefighters.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 13, 2012, 04:17:43 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on July 13, 2012, 02:59:48 PM
1) Jon's story was truly epic. I told it to about 500 people. It's one of those things that I never want to see that I wish I saw.

2) Zach just stinks. I am so sorry I targeted him all those months back. He just won't let go. Just don't call in for a while, man.

3) I second the Sgt. Pepper's Hardcore Band reference.

4) I haven't seen Breaking Bread yet. But The Sopranos is responsible for all of the great TV we've had the past decade or so. It was the first and it's still the best. I'm not taking away from all the other beloved shows in the canon -- The Wire, Mad Men, etc. -- but The Sopranos has so many incredible characters and went in so many weird, unpredictable directions. The show was for a quarter of a season largely about a community of gay firefighters.

I agree i tend to like The Sopranos a little more than The Wire.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on July 13, 2012, 05:53:35 PM
Yeah, Zach is really terrible. If he isn't self-promoting than he is talking nonsense or "acting all college", which is fine, but going on about how art is worthless and how there is fluoride in the water isn't something you bring to the table on a comedy show.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JON IN PHL on July 13, 2012, 06:23:34 PM
Darren and Hammerhead are brothers? Bombshell.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Bryan on July 14, 2012, 10:25:06 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on July 13, 2012, 03:11:30 AM
You're off your rocker, Bryan. Breaking Bread wouldn't even exist without The Sopranos.

Of course, The Sopranos paved the way for the current era of great tv. I don't really want to argue about it - which is why I was joking about sending Tom an angry email.

That being said, I never got into The Sopranos. I watched the first couple of seasons, which I liked OK, but I was already tired of mafia-themed entertainment at that point. Maybe it transcends that later on? But I didn't feel like spending 60 hours of my life to find out. Goodfellas has always seemed like the final word in that genre to me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: MarkS on July 14, 2012, 10:30:04 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 24, 2008, 09:18:59 AM
Second favorite, right after Spike has done the "Hello, Patton" and laugh at Tom's request:

Tom (laughing): Thank you, Spike. You're a good guy.
Spike: Thank you. I'm glad somebody approves.
Tom (stone-faced): Get off my phone.

I haven't heard this episode, but just reading it made me burst out with laughter.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 14, 2012, 11:07:48 AM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on July 13, 2012, 03:22:22 AM
the thing thats frustrating about this modern age


Oh, that's not all that's frustrating about it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 14, 2012, 11:24:21 AM
Mike's acting job in the house fire scene with Chad Raisin was by far his best yet.  Three and a half stars!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on July 14, 2012, 12:03:20 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 14, 2012, 11:07:48 AM
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on July 13, 2012, 03:22:22 AM
the thing thats frustrating about this modern age

Oh, that's not all that's frustrating about it.

But the fact that not all of us are watching Breaking Bread at the same time has to be up there.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 15, 2012, 10:24:43 AM
Quote from: vicd on July 12, 2012, 12:18:47 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 12, 2012, 10:42:34 AM
Quote from: Ben on July 11, 2012, 09:19:08 PM
Jon from Maplewood = Shark hero and my hero

I am touched by people's comments.  Thank you.

Never trust DJ Eric around a sand shark.
My dad, who spends his retired days walking at the beach telling tourists that catch & release fishing is the way to go, loved your story. It was the first time he didn't politely nod, pretending to be interested, when I told him a story from The Best Show.

Aw shucks. I'm speechless. When I tell my parents about things that happened on The Best Show, they tilt their heads like confused dogs. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 15, 2012, 10:46:39 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 15, 2012, 10:24:43 AM
When I tell my parents about things that happened on The Best Show, they tilt their heads like confused dogs.

 ;D ;D ;D ... this is a great description of the TBSOWFMU cult we find ourselves enmeshed within.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on July 15, 2012, 12:27:48 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on July 13, 2012, 02:59:48 PM
2) Zach just stinks. I am so sorry I targeted him all those months back. He just won't let go. Just don't call in for a while, man.

He'll never get it. I'm sure he thinks himself to be cute and clever. Tom was very gracious by taking his call and trying to be human with him.  But Zilch is a solipsistic phoney baloney; his insincere apology, constant plugging that dumb movie and rambling on about his politics* despite the fact that The Best Show is not really the platform for that talk all go to show this guy has no respect, lacks character and a sense of humor.

*although if I stopped groaning and actually listened I may agree with it- or some of it. But take it to Majority Report or Young Turks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 15, 2012, 01:28:17 PM
Zilch does not understand that a real apology (as opposed to an "OK, OK, let's start over so I can have a clean slate upon which to start being exactly as obnoxious as I was before" apology) contains three crucial elements: a restatement in the apologizer's own words of what exactly he or she did wrong; an understanding acknowledgement of how one's behavior negatively affected the apologizee; and a statement of what one intends to do to prevent the offense from reoccurring. Politicians need to learn this too; without all three of these, "apologies" are basically self-justifying horseshit.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on July 16, 2012, 12:03:30 PM
The point where he said "Everyone's creative!" made me cringe the most.  No, they're not, you idiot. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 16, 2012, 02:50:18 PM
It was kind of a funny rollercoaster of short lived redemption.

'This Show Sucks.'

 'I'm really sorry, Tom, let's start over.'

 'Bush did 9/11.'
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on July 16, 2012, 04:51:00 PM
My "favorite" call was him complaining about commercialism on the Kurt Braunohler show when all he did was promote his junk on the show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 16, 2012, 06:23:35 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on July 16, 2012, 12:03:30 PM
The point where he said "Everyone's creative!" made me cringe the most.  No, they're not, you idiot.

Kinda like on his first call, when he claimed that "Mit Hamine" was neither a better nor a worse band name than "The Rolling Stones" or "The Kinks." Our Zach is nothing if not egalitarian (at least insofar as it allows him to claim an equal footing with his creative superiors).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 16, 2012, 10:11:01 PM
Skeevy's gleeful contempt of Mike.

It was blue, but I laughed a lot at Skeevy's tale of the Carol Burnett show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Gamma Gamma Ray on July 17, 2012, 03:25:00 PM
Z*** is an unfunny Barry Dworkin with Joe Rogan politics.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on July 17, 2012, 03:58:59 PM
Best: "Bret from Beat Happening"  cracked me up. (I love Beat Happening and I've even seen Bret's band D+ a couple of times)

Worst: that creep from Virginia plugging his movie.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on July 17, 2012, 04:48:51 PM
George Rascal Rider Martin
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike Desert on July 17, 2012, 05:37:52 PM
Best:

Mention of the Vats in S.F.
"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hardcore Band"
Shark story was great

Worst:

Dissing on Lloyd Kaufman!!!
Sort of dissing Matt Cain's start in the All Star game. Two scoreless innings!

Frogs tribute goes without saying. highlight of the year. R.I.P.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Dan of Orange on July 18, 2012, 01:19:36 AM
'' ..so I got an open invitation to a continent?''
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on July 18, 2012, 02:05:49 AM
"Heisenberg's wife" (who should have kept her nose out of her husband's business -- he's doing it for the family, case closed).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 18, 2012, 03:11:55 AM
I'm so happy we have Erwin.

'Staten Island Garbage Rats' was great as well.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on July 18, 2012, 03:58:21 AM
My favorite moment from the show on the 10th - Tom telling Gary to take of his Phillys helmet. Cracked me up whilst i was walking through a parking lot.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Trembling Eagle on July 18, 2012, 07:35:18 AM
hog-tied to an actual pig, in a little police officers uniform. great imagery.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on July 18, 2012, 09:01:26 AM
"The Limper"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on July 18, 2012, 09:50:07 AM
"Batman 3, I think it's called? Batman 3? Mike?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on July 18, 2012, 10:50:07 AM
"Hey look, Canterbury Tales. A classic."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mackro on July 18, 2012, 11:19:11 AM
Breaking Stooge
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on July 18, 2012, 12:57:51 PM
"I found a VCR. And a head!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on July 18, 2012, 03:31:58 PM
Best: the revelation that "Breaking Bad" is more pulp than great literature- closer to "Scarface" than "Traffic" but it still has greatness within it. 

Worst: Zilch getting through with the Lenny Kravitz's cell phone call. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on July 18, 2012, 04:39:36 PM
I liked the observation that dumb people think that Stephen King and Sons of Anarchy are smart. It reminds me of a coworker of mine that told me he wanted a tattoo of some symbol from Boondock Saints. It's scary that some people think that's a genuinely good movie and not just campy garbage.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on July 18, 2012, 06:48:13 PM
I have never seen Boondock Saints and have no intention of ever seeing it based on the caliber of its fans [all overenthusiastic about that movie; never met anyone that was like "eh, it was ok."]. I suspect that there's a lot of crossover between "Boondock Saints" fans and "Ted" fans. Spike TV watching, Maxim subscribing, Family Guy watching cockknuckles that reek of an assemblage of Axe products.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on July 18, 2012, 08:24:17 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on July 18, 2012, 03:31:58 PM
Best: the revelation that "Breaking Bad" is more pulp than great literature- closer to "Scarface" than "Traffic" but it still has greatness within it. 


Traffic? Really? Couldn't think of a more established classic? I don't think Traffic is going to make it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on July 18, 2012, 10:56:59 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on July 18, 2012, 08:24:17 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on July 18, 2012, 03:31:58 PM
Best: the revelation that "Breaking Bad" is more pulp than great literature- closer to "Scarface" than "Traffic" but it still has greatness within it. 
Traffic? Really? Couldn't think of a more established classic? I don't think Traffic is going to make it.

I'm busted, I was going to write "The Wire" (or, I could write that I meant the UK miniseries "Traffik" but I'd be lying cuz I haven't seen it yet).  And maybe I was a little harsh for calling Baking Bread too close to "Scarface"; I meant to write Billy Walsh's "Medellin" starring Vincent Chase.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 18, 2012, 11:12:25 PM
I am acquainted with a writer for American Dad.  He has a stack of residual checks on his kitchen table about a foot high.  I can understand how frustrating it must be to be producing high quality, high concept entertainment and feeling under-appreciated.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on July 19, 2012, 12:34:30 AM
If The Wire is "great literature" and Breaking Bad is trash, then throw me in the trash bin, man.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: ben on July 19, 2012, 12:49:57 AM
OFFICER TOM!

also,

purple shirt
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 19, 2012, 06:09:08 AM
Quote from: Kormod on July 19, 2012, 12:34:30 AM
If The Wire is "great literature" and Breaking Bad is trash, then throw me in the trash bin, man.

here here

People, if you feel a need to apologize for what you like, you're doing it wrong. Unless you like Adam Corolla. Damn, what's wrong with you?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on July 19, 2012, 12:25:53 PM
I think Tom was being provocative or teasing, as he calls it, by using the words "junky" and "trash" to describe Breaking Bad. Which implies that it's a waste of time to watch it and makes fans like myself angry. I know that it doesn't take place in reality, I have even described it to people as a modern western. I think great acting and tight plotting elevates the material beyond it's genre roots. It seems to have a lot less filler than most show but I'm probably mesmerized by the performances and the suspenseful stories. I'm sure a rewatch would make some plot holes and dangling threads more obvious. Vince Gilligan admits the influence of Scarface on it. The cancer was basically an elevator pitch and a major theme is that Walt keeps his criminal activity going after his cancer is in remission. The cancer wasn't dropped because of the need to stretch the story a few more seasons. None of these points mean that it's high art but I think that as entertainment it's nearly pefect.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on July 19, 2012, 12:44:16 PM
I just don't get people who've listened to more than like, three episodes of the show getting mad at Tom for not liking things they like a lot.  Even if these are his genuine opinions about Breaking Bad and not him just winding people up in his inimitable Tommy Wonderful way, what skin off your teeth is it if Tom doesn't like everything you like?  I'm sure lots of people I've admired other than Tom would hate a lot of the junk I like, but that's not a reflection me or them, it's just how subjectivity works.  And if you are so irked that Tom doesn't share your like/dislike of one or two things, do you REALLY need to call up and harangue him about it?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on July 19, 2012, 12:56:37 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on July 19, 2012, 12:44:16 PM
I just don't get people who've listened to more than like, three episodes of the show getting mad at Tom for not liking things they like a lot.  Even if these are his genuine opinions about Breaking Bad and not him just winding people up in his inimitable Tommy Wonderful way, what skin off your teeth is it if Tom doesn't like everything you like?  I'm sure lots of people I've admired other than Tom would hate a lot of the junk I like, but that's not a reflection me or them, it's just how subjectivity works.  And if you are so irked that Tom doesn't share your like/dislike of one or two things, do you REALLY need to call up and harangue him about it?
If someone calls up or tweets at him then that means that Tom hit a home run with his, for lack of a better word, trolling. The reason that people take it personally is because after spending 3 hours a week with Tom for years you feel like he's your best friend and you value his take on things. It's a trick but an effective one.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 19, 2012, 12:59:33 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on July 19, 2012, 12:44:16 PM
I just don't get people who've listened to more than like, three episodes of the show getting mad at Tom for not liking things they like a lot. 

It took me longer than three shows but yeah, that stuff doesn't bother me the way it used to. Like a lot of others here, I've gotten to the point where I can laugh along with Tom when he's dissing stuff I like ... as long as he's funny about it, and he almost always is.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dutch on July 19, 2012, 01:35:02 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on July 19, 2012, 12:59:33 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on July 19, 2012, 12:44:16 PM
I just don't get people who've listened to more than like, three episodes of the show getting mad at Tom for not liking things they like a lot. 

It took me longer than three shows but yeah, that stuff doesn't bother me the way it used to. Like a lot of others here, I've gotten to the point where I can laugh along with Tom when he's dissing stuff I like ... as long as he's funny about it, and he almost always is.
Even as someone who has spent weeks of my life reading those books and watching that show I can't get enough of George Rail Road Martin.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 19, 2012, 01:47:17 PM
My skin is capable of allowing Tom to get under it when he disses stuff I like, but it's not because I consider him a "friend," sheesh. It's of a piece with his style of humor, which is cranky and opinionated and kind of ruthless in its judgments. Consequently, when he digs into something I value, I may not be in a mood to see the humor in it and it may come across as mean, at least on first blush.  But it's a feature.  If he dissed everything in the way he disses stuff at his most charitable--some variation on "Well, it's just not for me"--he wouldn't be as abrasive, but he also wouldn't be as funny.  For sensitive souls, it may take some getting used to.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on July 19, 2012, 03:02:04 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on July 19, 2012, 12:59:33 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on July 19, 2012, 12:44:16 PM
I just don't get people who've listened to more than like, three episodes of the show getting mad at Tom for not liking things they like a lot. 

It took me longer than three shows but yeah, that stuff doesn't bother me the way it used to. Like a lot of others here, I've gotten to the point where I can laugh along with Tom when he's dissing stuff I like ... as long as he's funny about it, and he almost always is.

It used to really bother me that Tom didn't like heavy metal and called it "music for 13 year olds", but all I had to do was wait for Tom to come around. Now he is championing Sammy Hagar and my mind can be at rest.

By the way, if you are in San Francisco on Saturday you should come see my heavy metal side project, Thunderbleed AKA Blind Vengeance, we are playing our once-yearly show at the Hemlock on Polk St, guaranteed to shred your face off with classics from UFO, The Scorps, BOC, and yes, Sammy-era Montrose!

http://www.stallionmagic.com/thunderbleed/index2.htm (http://www.stallionmagic.com/thunderbleed/index2.htm)
http://www.facebook.com/events/222055021250326/ (http://www.facebook.com/events/222055021250326/)

-Ajax
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on July 19, 2012, 03:20:12 PM
Someone teach Pat from D.C. what the words "interesting" and "story" mean, please.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike Desert on July 19, 2012, 03:39:23 PM
Quote from: mostlymeat on July 19, 2012, 03:02:04 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on July 19, 2012, 12:59:33 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on July 19, 2012, 12:44:16 PM
I just don't get people who've listened to more than like, three episodes of the show getting mad at Tom for not liking things they like a lot. 

It took me longer than three shows but yeah, that stuff doesn't bother me the way it used to. Like a lot of others here, I've gotten to the point where I can laugh along with Tom when he's dissing stuff I like ... as long as he's funny about it, and he almost always is.

It used to really bother me that Tom didn't like heavy metal and called it "music for 13 year olds", but all I had to do was wait for Tom to come around. Now he is championing Sammy Hagar and my mind can be at rest.

By the way, if you are in San Francisco on Saturday you should come see my heavy metal side project, Thunderbleed AKA Blind Vengeance, we are playing our once-yearly show at the Hemlock on Polk St, guaranteed to shred your face off with classics from UFO, The Scorps, BOC, and yes, Sammy-era Montrose!

http://www.stallionmagic.com/thunderbleed/index2.htm (http://www.stallionmagic.com/thunderbleed/index2.htm)
http://www.facebook.com/events/222055021250326/ (http://www.facebook.com/events/222055021250326/)

-Ajax

I'm supposed to go see the Lewd and the Mutants, etc...at Lennon studios...but it looks like my friend Naes is going!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: mostlymeat on July 19, 2012, 04:32:07 PM
Quote from: Mike Desert on July 19, 2012, 03:39:23 PM
Quote from: mostlymeat on July 19, 2012, 03:02:04 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on July 19, 2012, 12:59:33 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on July 19, 2012, 12:44:16 PM
I just don't get people who've listened to more than like, three episodes of the show getting mad at Tom for not liking things they like a lot. 

It took me longer than three shows but yeah, that stuff doesn't bother me the way it used to. Like a lot of others here, I've gotten to the point where I can laugh along with Tom when he's dissing stuff I like ... as long as he's funny about it, and he almost always is.

It used to really bother me that Tom didn't like heavy metal and called it "music for 13 year olds", but all I had to do was wait for Tom to come around. Now he is championing Sammy Hagar and my mind can be at rest.

By the way, if you are in San Francisco on Saturday you should come see my heavy metal side project, Thunderbleed AKA Blind Vengeance, we are playing our once-yearly show at the Hemlock on Polk St, guaranteed to shred your face off with classics from UFO, The Scorps, BOC, and yes, Sammy-era Montrose!

http://www.stallionmagic.com/thunderbleed/index2.htm (http://www.stallionmagic.com/thunderbleed/index2.htm)
http://www.facebook.com/events/222055021250326/ (http://www.facebook.com/events/222055021250326/)

-Ajax

I'm supposed to go see the Lewd and the Mutants, etc...at Lennon studios...but it looks like my friend Naes is going!

Sometimes you gotta choose between classic punk and classic metal! That's cool you know Naes! Say hi to Bob "The Lewd" Clic for me, he once promised me a Montrose bootleg but never came through.

-Ajax
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike Desert on July 19, 2012, 04:45:36 PM
Quote from: mostlymeat on July 19, 2012, 04:32:07 PM
Sometimes you gotta choose between classic punk and classic metal! That's cool you know Naes! Say hi to Bob "The Lewd" Clic for me, he once promised me a Montrose bootleg but never came through.

-Ajax

right on!  I know Bob too
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on July 19, 2012, 06:49:36 PM
Jason - My dad used to call water "nature's gatorade", too!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on July 19, 2012, 07:19:33 PM
This is probably a dumb thing to consider as "best," but every time a Wurster character refers to his father as "daddy" makes me laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 20, 2012, 09:11:44 AM
Tom has dissed stuff I like plenty of times, but I almost always enjoy it because he does it's funny. He also trashes some of the stuff he loves pretty hard, too.

Quote from: amiright?? on July 19, 2012, 06:49:36 PM
Jason - My dad used to call water "nature's gatorade", too!

Please dissuade your father from suing me.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on July 20, 2012, 09:20:56 AM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on July 19, 2012, 07:19:33 PM
This is probably a dumb thing to consider as "best," but every time a Wurster character refers to his father as "daddy" makes me laugh.

I always love this too, or calling food nummy, or the bathroom toidy...or any other word that makes Tom say "can you do me a favor and stop saying that word?"...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 20, 2012, 09:54:11 AM
As somebody who really likes Steely Dan and Rush and really likes The Best Show, too, I am not particularly bothered by Tom trashing things I like.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on July 20, 2012, 02:23:27 PM
I haven't seen Breaking Bad season 4 yet (not legally available in the UK yet). So i turned off the show when Tom and Mike started t talk about it. Can someone tel me if there spoilers in their discussion please? If so I'll skip that section of the show. Please and thanks.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on July 20, 2012, 03:03:27 PM
Quote from: CSW on July 20, 2012, 02:23:27 PM
I haven't seen Breaking Bad season 4 yet (not legally available in the UK yet). So i turned off the show when Tom and Mike started t talk about it. Can someone tel me if there spoilers in their discussion please? If so I'll skip that section of the show. Please and thanks.

Skip it. Mike spoils the Season 4 finale.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on July 20, 2012, 06:38:19 PM
Ok, I'm really concerned that Zach from Mit Hamine is mentally ill.  I'm not being snarky at all here, that call sounded like someone who has taken hostages talking to the negotiator right before they kill them and then themselves. 
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: CSW on July 23, 2012, 03:18:20 AM
Quote from: Kormod on July 20, 2012, 03:03:27 PM
Quote from: CSW on July 20, 2012, 02:23:27 PM
I haven't seen Breaking Bad season 4 yet (not legally available in the UK yet). So i turned off the show when Tom and Mike started t talk about it. Can someone tel me if there spoilers in their discussion please? If so I'll skip that section of the show. Please and thanks.

Skip it. Mike spoils the Season 4 finale.

Thanks Kormod. I would say that's a bit harsh of Mike but I suppose its not his concern that overseas people haven't seen it yet.

Anyone know the time of the show after the spoilers section please so i can still get to the end of the show safely please?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on July 23, 2012, 09:53:08 AM
Take it easy. There's nothing to spoil now that Season 5 has established that Breaking Bad is a very silly show indeed.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Mike Desert on July 23, 2012, 11:34:49 AM
Quote from: mostlymeat on July 19, 2012, 04:32:07 PM
Quote from: Mike Desert on July 19, 2012, 03:39:23 PM
Quote from: mostlymeat on July 19, 2012, 03:02:04 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on July 19, 2012, 12:59:33 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on July 19, 2012, 12:44:16 PM
I just don't get people who've listened to more than like, three episodes of the show getting mad at Tom for not liking things they like a lot. 

It took me longer than three shows but yeah, that stuff doesn't bother me the way it used to. Like a lot of others here, I've gotten to the point where I can laugh along with Tom when he's dissing stuff I like ... as long as he's funny about it, and he almost always is.

It used to really bother me that Tom didn't like heavy metal and called it "music for 13 year olds", but all I had to do was wait for Tom to come around. Now he is championing Sammy Hagar and my mind can be at rest.

By the way, if you are in San Francisco on Saturday you should come see my heavy metal side project, Thunderbleed AKA Blind Vengeance, we are playing our once-yearly show at the Hemlock on Polk St, guaranteed to shred your face off with classics from UFO, The Scorps, BOC, and yes, Sammy-era Montrose!

http://www.stallionmagic.com/thunderbleed/index2.htm (http://www.stallionmagic.com/thunderbleed/index2.htm)
http://www.facebook.com/events/222055021250326/ (http://www.facebook.com/events/222055021250326/)

-Ajax

I'm supposed to go see the Lewd and the Mutants, etc...at Lennon studios...but it looks like my friend Naes is going!

Sometimes you gotta choose between classic punk and classic metal! That's cool you know Naes! Say hi to Bob "The Lewd" Clic for me, he once promised me a Montrose bootleg but never came through.

-Ajax

I got the month wrong - that show is in September!  I need to read flyers more better.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on July 23, 2012, 04:12:23 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 20, 2012, 09:11:44 AM
Quote from: amiright?? on July 19, 2012, 06:49:36 PM
Jason - My dad used to call water "nature's gatorade", too!
Please dissuade your father from suing me.

Too late. See you in court! Looking forward to meeting you!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on July 24, 2012, 11:19:59 AM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on July 19, 2012, 07:19:33 PM
This is probably a dumb thing to consider as "best," but every time a Wurster character refers to his father as "daddy" makes me laugh.
Roy calling himself "daddy" when referring to some ill-advised promise that he made to his kids my favorite version of this.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Christina on July 24, 2012, 07:18:47 PM
Quote from: Wes on July 24, 2012, 11:19:59 AM
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on July 19, 2012, 07:19:33 PM
This is probably a dumb thing to consider as "best," but every time a Wurster character refers to his father as "daddy" makes me laugh.
Roy calling himself "daddy" when referring to some ill-advised promise that he made to his kids my favorite version of this.

I think it might be a teeny weeny bit funnier when Wurster goes formal w/"yes father", "no, father", "please don't, father",etc. If I remember right, Scharpling also does it in one of the DVD scenes, where he's talking on his cell while driving around in Philadelphia, I think ...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 25, 2012, 09:20:09 AM
Terry from Woodstock had an awful case of the giggles, didn't he?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on July 25, 2012, 09:31:15 AM
Vance > Gary.

I SAID IT!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on July 25, 2012, 09:46:42 AM
Couldn't stop laughing during the run from the thrill-ride that was the Terry call through Jason's call that brought out Tom's ire for old people scamming the system at buffet chains and the problems of hiring the elderly as undercover police. I want Tom to do a David Simon-esque examination of the decaying economic system of the buffet world.

Re: Terry, during the call, I kept hoping he'd suddenly drop the voice and sound like Bryce when he comes off his high, and I kind of think that might have happened at the end of the call. Does anybody have any idea what he said there?

Another highlight: Tom realizing that Mike is the Professor Griff of the Best Show.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 25, 2012, 10:05:27 AM
I suppose if you looked up the word "unintelligible" in the dictionary, you'd probably find a picture of Terry right next to it.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 25, 2012, 10:19:42 AM
Quote from: Wes on July 25, 2012, 09:46:42 AM
Re: Terry, during the call, I kept hoping he'd suddenly drop the voice and sound like Bryce when he comes off his high, and I kind of think that might have happened at the end of the call. Does anybody have any idea what he said there?

I think he said "I WILL RETURN!"

I wish he had maintained the goofiness all the way through instead of doing that at the end.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nec13 on July 25, 2012, 11:00:59 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 25, 2012, 10:19:42 AM
Quote from: Wes on July 25, 2012, 09:46:42 AM
Re: Terry, during the call, I kept hoping he'd suddenly drop the voice and sound like Bryce when he comes off his high, and I kind of think that might have happened at the end of the call. Does anybody have any idea what he said there?

I think he said "I WILL RETURN!"

I wish he had maintained the goofiness all the way through instead of doing that at the end.

*giggle**giggle**giggle*mumble*mumble*mumble*giggle**giggle**giggle*
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on July 25, 2012, 11:40:38 AM
I hope Terry calls again.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on July 25, 2012, 11:53:45 AM
The Terry call was priceless if for nothing more than Tom telling him what jazz cigarettes are ["You buy 'em behind the Michael's craft store"]. I hope that someday we'll get to experience a conversation between Terry and Wally Wackiman. And Emo Phillips.

I was hoping Sir Scott would make a return appearance during that early run of bad-but-great callers.

Tom's leading Eldred down the path to sounding like a thinly-veiled racist was funny [I know what you mean..."them"]. Especially for the moment after the heave ho when Tom expresses a bit of remorse for labeling Eldred a hate monger.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: vicd on July 25, 2012, 02:41:30 PM
Staten Island Garbage Rats
"We'll get a dune buggy."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: placeholder on July 25, 2012, 02:56:34 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 25, 2012, 10:19:42 AM
Quote from: Wes on July 25, 2012, 09:46:42 AM
Re: Terry, during the call, I kept hoping he'd suddenly drop the voice and sound like Bryce when he comes off his high, and I kind of think that might have happened at the end of the call. Does anybody have any idea what he said there?

I think he said "I WILL RETURN!"

I wish he had maintained the goofiness all the way through instead of doing that at the end.

Me too, although his sudden shift in tone made me think of Vegas performer King Diamond.  I started off wanting Tom to dump this guy and ended up LOVING that call.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Chrissy in MN on July 25, 2012, 03:15:42 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on July 25, 2012, 11:53:45 AM
The Terry call was priceless if for nothing more than Tom telling him what jazz cigarettes are ["You buy 'em behind the Michael's craft store"]. I hope that someday we'll get to experience a conversation between Terry and Wally Wackiman. And Emo Phillips.

The "jazz cigarettes" thing was great.  My favorite part of the Terry call was Tom's imitation of Terry.  That laugh.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Flick on July 25, 2012, 03:50:45 PM
I have to wonder if Terry would be able to find that special place he was in last night. It's worth finding out, but I think that magic would be difficult to recreate.

As is often the case, one of my favorite lines from last night was kind of a throwaway, when Tom talked about "Escape from Juggalo Island."

I also want to see Tom put together his S-1W and maybe they can do "Mike's Uzi Weighs a Ton."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: bigoteetoe on July 25, 2012, 04:54:46 PM
Quote from: Flick on July 25, 2012, 03:50:45 PM
I have to wonder if Terry would be able to find that special place he was in last night. It's worth finding out, but I think that magic would be difficult to recreate.

As is often the case, one of my favorite lines from last night was kind of a throwaway, when Tom talked about "Escape from Juggalo Island."

I also want to see Tom put together his S-1W and maybe they can do "Mike's Uzi Weighs a Ton."

B-Side with Todd Palin dropping a guest verse on "Welcome to The Palin-Drome-Dome"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cteix on July 25, 2012, 09:42:06 PM
Terry reminds me of Kenneth from 30 Rock. "Breaking Bath Salts? Why would I do that?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 26, 2012, 12:17:23 AM
Has Tom quit his job to tour with Pink Floyd like a DeadHead.?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Wes on July 26, 2012, 09:38:51 AM
Quote from: Shades on July 26, 2012, 12:17:23 AM
Has Tom quit his job to tour with Pink Floyd like a DeadHead.?
The Floyd fan community prefers to be called Ummagoombahs.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on July 26, 2012, 09:55:33 AM
Something tells me Terry's too good to be true.  Good show- reminded me of what FoNPR once said: "This is weird radio!"

Favorite moment: No-nonsense Vance telling tom Pink Floyd's The Wall isn't to be taken literally but metaphorically.  I'd love to see "The Real World" series set in Gary and Vance's apartment.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on July 26, 2012, 09:59:45 AM
Quote from: Wes on July 26, 2012, 09:38:51 AM
Quote from: Shades on July 26, 2012, 12:17:23 AM
Has Tom quit his job to tour with Pink Floyd like a DeadHead.?
The Floyd fan community prefers to be called Ummagoombahs.

Also, real fans call them "The Pink Floyd." Even though Roger sneered and berated Rick Wright into changing it long ago.


Hey, Wes, does control freak Roger Waters' (imagined by me) cruel domination of substance-abusing good timer Rick Wright remind you of any other 70s band relationship?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kid Pain on July 26, 2012, 04:50:30 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on July 25, 2012, 09:31:15 AM
Vance > Gary.

I SAID IT!

I fancy myself a Vance man and I'm inclined to agree, but Gary's twitter feed is tough to top.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: nowah on July 26, 2012, 08:18:19 PM
Are you kidding, Greggulator? Gary was BRINGING IT this week when he was ranting about Ted Leo. I'd even go so far as to say it was the best part of the show, narrowly beating Terry from Woodstock.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 26, 2012, 11:14:08 PM
Quote from: Nowah in Bloomington! on July 26, 2012, 08:18:19 PM
Are you kidding, Greggulator?

Eehhh, don't take it seriously, this is one of Greggulator's "this'll get a response" things, like "Y'all are just booing me 'cause you know how rich my dad is."

Meanwhile, I'm still a half hour from the end but I gotta say: ONE FOR THE BOOKS. This evening I was listening on a city bus. When Tom tried to convey his panic at sitting in the second row at Don Rickles' show by wheezing like Lou Costello, that was funny. When he said "I sounded like Terry from Woodstock HA HA HA HE HEE HEEE (etc.)" I let out a big "HAH!!!" that had an entire busload of passengers craning their necks back at me like WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT????

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 27, 2012, 12:59:59 AM
Spike's perfect storm of weirdos exposed thru the peephole to the dungeon.

But silliness aside ... I hope you are rapidly recovering from the gum surgery, Spike.

(So that's the section of the show I'm listening to now ... too much stuff to process).
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 27, 2012, 01:21:33 AM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on July 25, 2012, 11:53:45 AM
... And Emo Phillips.


Yep. I was looking for someone to second my thought on that. Terry is like the more agitated, more distractable younger brother to Emo. If such a thing is possible.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 27, 2012, 01:30:46 AM
Spalding Grape.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 27, 2012, 01:38:39 AM
"This is a different kind of show ... I don't know where I am!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 27, 2012, 07:58:41 AM
When Tom was talking about how intimidated he was at the Don Rickles show ("He's up there with the mic making fun of everybody."), all I could think about was this is probably how a lot of callers feel when they call The Best Show.

The hunter became the hunted.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on July 27, 2012, 08:11:06 AM
Mike, in the middle of a garbage dump, delivering a monologue ("Oh, what a tangled web we weave...") to a mannequin wearing a Jeremy Lin jersey.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Drew D on July 27, 2012, 09:03:38 AM
A funny little moment I got a kick out of was when he was doing a Yes imitation that wasn't a "duet", so he gave a crescendo of "shhhhhhhhhhhhhhSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Greggulator on July 27, 2012, 12:16:35 PM
I wrote the "Vance > Gary" line after I heard Vance's brief appearance before putting his headphones back on.

Believe me, I love Gary. He has been a wonderful inclusion into The Best Show family. His rapport with Kurt B. (too lazy to spell out his name but ya'll know who I mean) was truly special, as was the song with Gentleman Jesse.

But a green three-eyed puppet who is a prog rock obsessive trumps everything else in my life at the current moment. Vance stole the early part of the year. I also may be biased because I had the honor of meeting Vance during my in-studio appearance, and my picture with him is the pride of my Facebook collection.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: amiright?? on July 27, 2012, 01:41:32 PM
Quote from: Kormod on July 27, 2012, 08:11:06 AM
Mike, in the middle of a garbage dump, delivering a monologue ("Oh, what a tangled web we weave...") to a mannequin wearing a Jeremy Lin jersey.

The Bleep-house Poet is one for the books. The idea of him finding the trumpet and playing it last week killed me.

And I know it probably wasn't a trumpet, so so much for the books, I guess.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steeley Chris on July 28, 2012, 10:37:20 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on July 27, 2012, 12:16:35 PM
I wrote the "Vance > Gary" line after I heard Vance's brief appearance before putting his headphones back on.

Believe me, I love Gary. He has been a wonderful inclusion into The Best Show family. His rapport with Kurt B. (too lazy to spell out his name but ya'll know who I mean) was truly special, as was the song with Gentleman Jesse.

But a green three-eyed puppet who is a prog rock obsessive trumps everything else in my life at the current moment. Vance stole the early part of the year. I also may be biased because I had the honor of meeting Vance during my in-studio appearance, and my picture with him is the pride of my Facebook collection.
I'll second you. I love Gary, but he's burning a little too bright/hot. I relate more to Vance. There is nothing I like doing more than putting on the headphones. I want to talk to him about Kate Bush, and Prog dudes' flirtations with Reggae.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on July 28, 2012, 11:57:29 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 27, 2012, 07:58:41 AM
When Tom was talking about how intimidated he was at the Don Rickles show ("He's up there with the mic making fun of everybody."), all I could think about was this is probably how a lot of callers feel when they call The Best Show.

The hunter became the hunted.

I would like to see you get picked-on at a Don Rickles show only to have it turn into a friendly two-hander like it happens on The Best Show, Jason.

Rickles: "That's a nice beard, Jason. Does it whistle Dixie and hold rallies?"
Jason: "No, but it does whistle 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia.'"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 28, 2012, 12:38:40 PM
Well, if we're going to get into this I hope it can be kept to a kind of "who's your favorite Beatle?" level, but I go with Gary because he has more joie de vivre, a wider range of interests, musical tastes that fit better with mine, and a bigger repertory of jokes. Also, I suspect that Vance has undiagnosed Asperger's, which is not a moral judgment but can make for some uncomfortable listening.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 28, 2012, 08:28:09 PM
I enjoy Gary a lot, particularly his many vocal tics (words suddenly said with tremendous emphasis, the tough-guy voice). Also I like Vance, and I liked the Sherman Helmsley tribute, but he's generally overshadowed by Gary.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on July 28, 2012, 10:36:30 PM
Vance is the Cyclops to Gary's Wolverine.


Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on July 29, 2012, 12:32:48 AM
Vance is the best! I love that he's so different from Tom. I like Gary too, but Vance is something else.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on July 29, 2012, 01:24:31 AM
My favorite thing about Vance is how he'll lose interest and just walk away
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on July 29, 2012, 10:54:46 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 27, 2012, 07:58:41 AM
When Tom was talking about how intimidated he was at the Don Rickles show ("He's up there with the mic making fun of everybody."), all I could think about was this is probably how a lot of callers feel when they call The Best Show.

The hunter became the hunted.
[/quote

Am I the only one who puts Don Rickles in the same category as Tom puts the Red Hot Chili Peppers? You hang around long enough and people will think of you as a legend. But he's just an old guy who insults people with old hackneyed jokes. I just don't get the appeal.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 29, 2012, 03:13:26 PM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on July 28, 2012, 11:57:29 AM

I would like to see you get picked-on at a Don Rickles show only to have it turn into a friendly two-hander like it happens on The Best Show, Jason.

Rickles: "That's a nice beard, Jason. Does it whistle Dixie and hold rallies?"
Jason: "No, but it does whistle 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia.'"

Nah. I'm a fat southern dude. Don Rickles would eat me alive.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ed in Dublin on July 29, 2012, 04:21:11 PM
The logo that no one's been waiting for...

(http://s7.postimage.org/durg9gr9l/SIGRTZ.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: BadGuyZero on July 29, 2012, 05:56:56 PM
Quote from: Ed in Dublin on July 29, 2012, 04:21:11 PM
The logo that no one's been waiting for...

(http://s7.postimage.org/durg9gr9l/SIGRTZ.jpg)

The logo that no one can see.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on July 29, 2012, 07:00:00 PM
Quote from: Ed in Dublin on July 29, 2012, 04:21:11 PM
The logo that no one's been waiting for...

(http://s7.postimage.org/uiiybym17/SIGRTZ.jpg)

fixed
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Ed in Dublin on July 30, 2012, 03:45:11 AM
The URL for the logo that no one was waiting for or can see:

http://s7.postimage.org/durg9gr9l/SIGRTZ.jpg (http://s7.postimage.org/durg9gr9l/SIGRTZ.jpg)

Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 30, 2012, 09:16:06 AM
Quote from: Ed in Dublin on July 30, 2012, 03:45:11 AM
The URL for the logo that no one was waiting for or can see:

http://s7.postimage.org/durg9gr9l/SIGRTZ.jpg (http://s7.postimage.org/durg9gr9l/SIGRTZ.jpg)

Nice. I can totally hear the whooshes as they fly each part of the logo in and then the tough guy announcer saying the name of the show on the FX promo.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 30, 2012, 11:06:38 AM
Quote from: Drew D on July 27, 2012, 09:03:38 AM
A funny little moment I got a kick out of was when he was doing a Yes imitation that wasn't a "duet", so he gave a crescendo of "shhhhhhhhhhhhhhSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"

I think shortly after that when Tom kept saying 'I put this together to...' he was trying to see if the guy would jump in and say 'ROCK'. I probably would have, and perhaps gotten a heave ho for trying to do a duet again. But who knows...
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on August 01, 2012, 08:07:33 AM
The Big Wedding - Official Trailer (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bTGvnMQe9a4#ws)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 01, 2012, 09:47:52 AM
Wow. The only way I can explain the existence of "Big Wedding" is a "The Producers" type scenario.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 01, 2012, 11:59:19 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 01, 2012, 09:47:52 AM
Wow. The only way I can explain the existence of "Big Wedding" is a "The Producers" type scenario.

Haven't heard last night's show yet, so I lack context, but I will repeat one of Tom's stock lines that reveals his wisdom about things (to my mind, at least in part because I have been preaching a variation on the same idea for 30 years.) "It's not FOR you".

Now let me and my Galois get back to my personal deconstruction of the works of Bertie Brecht.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Crusherkc on August 01, 2012, 02:42:53 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 01, 2012, 09:47:52 AM
Wow. The only way I can explain the existence of "Big Wedding" is a "The Producers" type scenario.

Your call was the highlight. It gave us "Am I talking to Me?" and the Moriarty-like Dolenz strikes back at Tom. You bring out the best in TS.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: little mickey on August 01, 2012, 03:11:52 PM
I listened live last night from Ireland - it was amazing.
And I've written a little blog about how much I love Tom!

http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love (http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on August 01, 2012, 03:12:54 PM
Wow. Robin Williams is playing a Priest again, Amanda Seyfried is getting married again, and Diane Keaton is an old divorcee again. This is like a William Burroughs cut up method movie where all the parts belong to other movies.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 01, 2012, 03:51:51 PM
Quote from: little mickey on August 01, 2012, 03:11:52 PM
I listened live last night from Ireland - it was amazing.
And I've written a little blog about how much I love Tom!

http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love (http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love)

Great article!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: little mickey on August 01, 2012, 08:22:29 PM
aw, thanks so much dave - it was from the heart!
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: YuriDedman on August 02, 2012, 08:58:25 PM
"Everybody, Hot Tub with Gary and Kurt!"

"Little (bleep)ers."

"They actually specified that it needed to be done Caddyshack style."

"He teaches the kids how to do The Twist, and then ultimately he sues them for infringing on his copyright."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 02, 2012, 10:05:31 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on August 01, 2012, 02:42:53 PM
Your call was the highlight.

You're very kind, Crusher.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: B_Buster on August 03, 2012, 03:09:42 AM
Quote from: little mickey on August 01, 2012, 03:11:52 PM
I listened live last night from Ireland - it was amazing.
And I've written a little blog about how much I love Tom!

http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love (http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love)

Nice article, mickey, but don't I have to be rich to be "eccentric?"
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: little mickey on August 03, 2012, 09:05:48 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on August 03, 2012, 03:09:42 AM
Quote from: little mickey on August 01, 2012, 03:11:52 PM
I listened live last night from Ireland - it was amazing.
And I've written a little blog about how much I love Tom!

http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love (http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love)

Nice article, mickey, but don't I have to be rich to be "eccentric?"

thanks a million!
i personally have always found you to have the gentle, whimsical spirit of a 16th century duke or nobleman - and as such your eccentricity transcends mere financial trifles sir.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on August 03, 2012, 10:32:36 AM
Quote from: little mickey on August 03, 2012, 09:05:48 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on August 03, 2012, 03:09:42 AM
Quote from: little mickey on August 01, 2012, 03:11:52 PM
I listened live last night from Ireland - it was amazing.
And I've written a little blog about how much I love Tom!

http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love (http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love)

Nice article, mickey, but don't I have to be rich to be "eccentric?"

thanks a million!
i personally have always found you to have the gentle, whimsical spirit of a 16th century duke or nobleman - and as such your eccentricity transcends mere financial trifles sir.

Pretty much the best possible description of AP Mike.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cerny on August 03, 2012, 06:37:11 PM
Old BM.   
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 03, 2012, 06:53:46 PM
Quote from: Kormod on August 03, 2012, 10:32:36 AM
Quote from: little mickey on August 03, 2012, 09:05:48 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on August 03, 2012, 03:09:42 AM
Quote from: little mickey on August 01, 2012, 03:11:52 PM
I listened live last night from Ireland - it was amazing.
And I've written a little blog about how much I love Tom!

http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love (http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love)

Nice article, mickey, but don't I have to be rich to be "eccentric?"

thanks a million!
i personally have always found you to have the gentle, whimsical spirit of a 16th century duke or nobleman - and as such your eccentricity transcends mere financial trifles sir.

Pretty much the best possible description of AP Mike.

No, the Marquis de Sade wasn't born until the 18th century.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Sashamak on August 05, 2012, 09:09:53 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 03, 2012, 06:53:46 PM
Quote from: Kormod on August 03, 2012, 10:32:36 AM
Quote from: little mickey on August 03, 2012, 09:05:48 AM
Quote from: B_Buster on August 03, 2012, 03:09:42 AM
Quote from: little mickey on August 01, 2012, 03:11:52 PM
I listened live last night from Ireland - it was amazing.
And I've written a little blog about how much I love Tom!

http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love (http://www.howlcomedy.co.uk/post/28443487369/best-show-with-tom-sharpling-love)

Nice article, mickey, but don't I have to be rich to be "eccentric?"

thanks a million!
i personally have always found you to have the gentle, whimsical spirit of a 16th century duke or nobleman - and as such your eccentricity transcends mere financial trifles sir.

Pretty much the best possible description of AP Mike.

No, the Marquis de Sade wasn't born until the 18th century.

Mike could be the classy parts of a Carlo Gesualdo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Gesualdo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Gesualdo)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 05, 2012, 10:00:53 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_of_St._Germain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_of_St._Germain)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 05, 2012, 10:31:44 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on August 05, 2012, 09:09:53 PM
Mike could be the classy parts of a Carlo Gesualdo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Gesualdo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Gesualdo)

What a a bio this guy had:

"Carlo Gesualdo, also known as Gesualdo da Venosa (Venosa, 8 March 1566 – Gesualdo, 8 September 1613), Prince of Venosa and Count of Conza, was an Italian nobleman, lutenist, composer, and murderer."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 06, 2012, 08:42:57 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 05, 2012, 10:31:44 PM

What a a bio this guy had:

"Carlo Gesualdo, also known as Gesualdo da Venosa (Venosa, 8 March 1566 – Gesualdo, 8 September 1613), Prince of Venosa and Count of Conza, was an Italian nobleman, lutenist, composer, and murderer."

Wasn't that last one just pretty much part of the job description for an Italian nobleman, like writing treatises on sprezzatura?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 06, 2012, 09:13:54 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 05, 2012, 10:31:44 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on August 05, 2012, 09:09:53 PM
Mike could be the classy parts of a Carlo Gesualdo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Gesualdo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Gesualdo)

What a a bio this guy had:

"Carlo Gesualdo, also known as Gesualdo da Venosa (Venosa, 8 March 1566 – Gesualdo, 8 September 1613), Prince of Venosa and Count of Conza, was an Italian nobleman, lutenist, composer, and murderer."

He always mumbled the 'murderer' part unintelligibly when he introduced himself.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: buffcoat on August 06, 2012, 09:26:34 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 06, 2012, 09:13:54 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 05, 2012, 10:31:44 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on August 05, 2012, 09:09:53 PM
Mike could be the classy parts of a Carlo Gesualdo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Gesualdo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Gesualdo)

What a a bio this guy had:

"Carlo Gesualdo, also known as Gesualdo da Venosa (Venosa, 8 March 1566 – Gesualdo, 8 September 1613), Prince of Venosa and Count of Conza, was an Italian nobleman, lutenist, composer, and murderer."

He always mumbled the 'murderer' part unintelligibly when he introduced himself.

I read* it that way, too.


*For clarification, I mean "red," not "reed."
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 06, 2012, 09:36:57 AM
Tom actually watched those five Grade-Z yentas on 'THE TALK'. All they talk about on that show are gynecologists, enemas, and constipation.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 06, 2012, 09:38:13 PM
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/600041_3240978436770_1523089846_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on August 06, 2012, 10:49:33 PM
& John Wesley Shipp?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: not that clay on August 07, 2012, 12:30:16 AM
Quote from: Spike on August 06, 2012, 09:36:57 AM
Tom actually watched those five Grade-Z yentas on 'THE TALK'. All they talk about on that show are gynecologists, enemas, and constipation.

You say that like it's a bad thing.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 07, 2012, 07:00:43 AM
Spike decides to push back against Tom's claim that he hates women.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 07, 2012, 09:20:03 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 07, 2012, 07:00:43 AM
Spike decides to push back against Tom's claim that he hates women.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 07, 2012, 12:44:07 PM
Quote from: not that clay on August 07, 2012, 12:30:16 AM
Quote from: Spike on August 06, 2012, 09:36:57 AM
Tom actually watched those five Grade-Z yentas on 'THE TALK'. All they talk about on that show are gynecologists, enemas, and constipation.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

CBS replaced the high-quality drama 'AS THE WORLD TURNS' with these five yentas discussing their bodily functions. I do NOT want to hear about gynecologists at 2 in the afternoon.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Kormod on August 07, 2012, 01:06:39 PM
Why not?
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: John Junk on August 07, 2012, 01:40:25 PM
Is it time to talk about gynecology yet?

(http://kimskandykreations.net/images/5%20oclock%20somewhere%20tile%203.jpg)
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 07, 2012, 01:47:30 PM
Quote from: Spike on August 07, 2012, 12:44:07 PM
Quote from: not that clay on August 07, 2012, 12:30:16 AM
Quote from: Spike on August 06, 2012, 09:36:57 AM
Tom actually watched those five Grade-Z yentas on 'THE TALK'. All they talk about on that show are gynecologists, enemas, and constipation.

You say that like it's a bad thing.


CBS replaced the high-quality drama 'AS THE WORLD TURNS' with these five yentas discussing their bodily functions. I do NOT want to hear about gynecologists at 2 in the afternoon.

Why don't you want to be at work at 2 in the afternoon? Sheesh, government workers.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Spike on August 07, 2012, 04:52:12 PM
There is a thing called flextime, Pet.
Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 07, 2012, 04:59:27 PM
Quote from: Spike on August 07, 2012, 04:52:12 PM
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				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on August 07, 2012, 05:33:42 PM
			

			

				Up next on Fox News: Is the state government of New York paying people to watch soap operas? We'll show you how one government worker is abusing the system and using your tax dollars to satisfy his daytime TV habit.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 07, 2012, 08:58:11 PM
			

			

				God forbid you should use the opportunity to go to the park/museum/the beach/a movie/a roadtrip on a free summer afternoon.  You might run into children aged 25 or younger.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spike on August 07, 2012, 09:30:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormod on August 07, 2012, 05:33:42 PM
Up next on Fox News: Is the state government of New York paying people to watch soap operas? We'll show you how one government worker is abusing the system and using your tax dollars to satisfy his daytime TV habit.

Wrong level of government. I don't work for the state.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 08, 2012, 12:26:05 AM
			

			

				Q: Could anything have been better than Tom slowly fading in Bad Company's "Bad Company" over talking callers?

A: No. Nothing could have.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: vert on August 08, 2012, 01:02:30 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 08, 2012, 12:26:05 AM
Q: Could anything have been better than Tom slowly fading in Bad Company's "Bad Company" over talking callers?

A: No. Nothing could have.

Yup! That cracked me up, especially the dude who asked "you aren't going to bad company me, are you?" in the midst of being bad company-ed

Also, the LA podcast scene staging a heist at sam ash for more mics and Tom calling out Ms. Pacman as "the most offensive thing ever" (complete with sound effects) was pretty great as well  :-*

 ;D
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Drew D on August 08, 2012, 04:18:08 PM
			

			

				Wow, Tom having Keillor do commentary over The Doors and Bad Company songs is amazing...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: redmedicine on August 08, 2012, 04:26:44 PM
			

			

				Off to a fantastic start with the Russian coach/Pink Floyd riff!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Drew D on August 08, 2012, 04:42:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 08, 2012, 12:26:05 AM
Q: Could anything have been better than Tom slowly fading in Bad Company's "Bad Company" over talking callers?

A: No. Nothing could have.

Z from MH getting bad company'ed was so satisfying while he was droning on about his weird conspiracy-theory politics....
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tedstud on August 08, 2012, 05:05:04 PM
			

			

				I never thought anything would be as good as the classic GOMP but Tom Bad Companying callers may be the best thing ever.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Christina on August 08, 2012, 05:25:32 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Drew D on August 08, 2012, 04:42:54 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 08, 2012, 12:26:05 AM
Q: Could anything have been better than Tom slowly fading in Bad Company's "Bad Company" over talking callers?

A: No. Nothing could have.

Z from MH getting bad company'ed was so satisfying while he was droning on about his weird conspiracy-theory politics....

The thing is, his theories aren't really weird so much as they're based on absolutely nothing at all. They're almost generic.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Christina on August 08, 2012, 05:27:34 PM
			

			

				RE Bane: Worst impression of Sean Connery doing an impression of Yoda I've ever heard.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 08, 2012, 05:30:43 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Drew D on August 08, 2012, 04:42:54 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 08, 2012, 12:26:05 AM
Q: Could anything have been better than Tom slowly fading in Bad Company's "Bad Company" over talking callers?

A: No. Nothing could have.

Z from MH getting bad company'ed was so satisfying while he was droning on about his weird 
conspiracy-theory politics....

That was bee-yoo-tee-full
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on August 08, 2012, 05:35:41 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on July 27, 2012, 12:16:35 PM
I wrote the "Vance > Gary" line after I heard Vance's brief appearance before putting his headphones back on.

Believe me, I love Gary. He has been a wonderful inclusion into The Best Show family. His rapport with Kurt B. (too lazy to spell out his name but ya'll know who I mean) was truly special, as was the song with Gentleman Jesse.

But a green three-eyed puppet who is a prog rock obsessive trumps everything else in my life at the current moment. Vance stole the early part of the year. I also may be biased because I had the honor of meeting Vance during my in-studio appearance, and my picture with him is the pride of my Facebook collection.

Wally is seething about that last part, being the original pioneer of puppet-based Best Show radio, that your picture with him does not top this.  Still, all kidding aside, I agree that I prefer Vance.  He's just funny for what he is, and his very humble and polite manner, along with his distinct voice and nerdiness for his preferred musical style, all meshes in a great way.  Gary's better in doses, I feel.  I like him, just fine, but between the two, I prefer Vance.


   -Zach (The Z-Man/Big Z/Wally's human/whatever else)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on August 08, 2012, 06:57:26 PM
			

			

				The Garrison Keiller impression killed me. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 08, 2012, 07:54:28 PM
			

			

				Oh my Lord Zach has reached a new low with his opinion of Jim Morrison.

Listen, up until I was in my mid-teens I thought Jim Morrison was brilliant.  Then I turned 15 and got some perspective and realized he was a boring, pretentious pseudo-intellectual with no actual talent.  No wonder Zilch loves him.  Ugh.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roubaix on August 08, 2012, 08:57:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: redmedicine on August 08, 2012, 04:26:44 PM
Off to a fantastic start with the Russian coach/Pink Floyd riff!

Yeah, another unusual choice was music from a horror movie about murdered ballet dancers

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUFJ2cGZtQk#!)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Big Plastic Head on August 08, 2012, 10:44:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 08, 2012, 12:26:05 AM
Q: Could anything have been better than Tom slowly fading in Bad Company's "Bad Company" over talking callers?

A: No. Nothing could have.

Yeah, my wife and I were really laughing at this. Inspired.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ben on August 09, 2012, 01:28:09 AM
			

			

				Garrison Keillor as Jim Morrison singing Riders on the Storm?  I laughed so hard I almost got ill.  And laughed even harder when Tom started laughing.  BRILLIANT
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Drew D on August 09, 2012, 08:52:30 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Christina on August 08, 2012, 05:25:32 PM
Quote from: Drew D on August 08, 2012, 04:42:54 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 08, 2012, 12:26:05 AM
Q: Could anything have been better than Tom slowly fading in Bad Company's "Bad Company" over talking callers?

A: No. Nothing could have.

Z from MH getting bad company'ed was so satisfying while he was droning on about his weird conspiracy-theory politics....

The thing is, his theories aren't really weird so much as they're based on absolutely nothing at all. They're almost generic.

Yes, excellent point.  They are almost beyond cliche even.  If he is trolling us hard that would be an amazing final reveal.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 09, 2012, 09:24:40 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Drew D on August 09, 2012, 08:52:30 AM
Quote from: Christina on August 08, 2012, 05:25:32 PM
Quote from: Drew D on August 08, 2012, 04:42:54 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 08, 2012, 12:26:05 AM
Q: Could anything have been better than Tom slowly fading in Bad Company's "Bad Company" over talking callers?

A: No. Nothing could have.

Z from MH getting bad company'ed was so satisfying while he was droning on about his weird conspiracy-theory politics....

The thing is, his theories aren't really weird so much as they're based on absolutely nothing at all. They're almost generic.

Yes, excellent point.  They are almost beyond cliche even.  If he is trolling us hard that would be an amazing final reveal.

At this point, that would be the best possible outcome. I doubt it, though.

Hearing Zach's calls makes me glad I didn't have the Best Show to call into when I was 17.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Drew D on August 09, 2012, 10:33:50 AM
			

			

				Well Jason, we've seen Newbridge unstuck in time, so you never know what kind of time-traveling antics could occur...especially in this epic year of 2012 as Hodgman has proclaimed...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Christina on August 09, 2012, 11:32:01 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Drew D on August 09, 2012, 08:52:30 AM

Yes, excellent point.  They are almost beyond cliche even.  If he is trolling us hard that would be an amazing final reveal.

Yep, I've wondered a few times when he's been particularly tedious. I mean, what'd he say on Tues, something about "Jim would've led The Revolution"? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 09, 2012, 11:48:57 AM
			

			

				Jim Morrisson and Chris Christie would start a revolutionary movement whose members would be nicknamed the 'Sans-a-belts'. Otherwise I don't see it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on August 09, 2012, 12:05:01 PM
			

			

				Chris Christie could call himself the Blizzard™ King.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amiright?? on August 09, 2012, 12:19:36 PM
			

			

				I'm a few weeks behind, but dear lord, Mark Twain Jr. might be the funniest nickname ever.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RemyLBO on August 09, 2012, 03:05:32 PM
			

			

				Charles Dinkins "Great Expectation"

"Auditioning for the 'How I Met Your Mother' studio audience"

And Tom being a respectful, but confused member of the Gotham football audience.  


Oh wow, great show this week!  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 09, 2012, 03:17:26 PM
			

			

				Ride the Snake to Lake Wobegon
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kid Pain on August 09, 2012, 03:46:18 PM
			

			

				All I know is that Redbone will have to find a way to shoe horn in "What's your pleasure?" to rhyme with "One man's trash is another man's treasure."


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Drew D on August 09, 2012, 03:58:14 PM
			

			

				Wow, this really was an amazing episode, just all the little things people are mentioning, Tom was on FI-YA.
Anytime Leon Redbone is mentioned, my brain immediately goes:
 "Streaks on the china...."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 13, 2012, 03:00:10 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on August 09, 2012, 03:17:26 PM
Ride the Snake to Lake Wobegon


Masterful comedy.  The Keillor impression gets better and better.  



Contrast that with a bunch of hyenas yakking it up for 90 minutes in LA's new "Morning Zoo, But on Your Computer" format.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 13, 2012, 04:15:18 PM
			

			

				If this makes Tom feel any better, he's not the only one:

(http://tvwriter.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/enhanced-buzz-23905-1341948858-0.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Phil on August 13, 2012, 08:57:23 PM
			

			

				I loved the Jim Morrison/Garrison Keillor/Bad Company thread so much I had to make this for myself, and then for YouTube.

http://youtu.be/kiCXqrBmdaE (http://youtu.be/kiCXqrBmdaE)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 13, 2012, 09:14:22 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Phil on August 13, 2012, 08:57:23 PM
I loved the Jim Morrison/Garrison Keillor/Bad Company thread so much I had to make this for myself, and then for YouTube.

http://youtu.be/kiCXqrBmdaE (http://youtu.be/kiCXqrBmdaE)

Good stuff.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 14, 2012, 12:25:49 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on August 13, 2012, 09:14:22 PM
Quote from: Phil on August 13, 2012, 08:57:23 PM
I loved the Jim Morrison/Garrison Keillor/Bad Company thread so much I had to make this for myself, and then for YouTube.

http://youtu.be/kiCXqrBmdaE (http://youtu.be/kiCXqrBmdaE)

Good stuff.

Phil! That was amazing! That IS amazing!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Phil on August 14, 2012, 01:04:06 AM
			

			

				Thank you, and thank Tom! I am a total sucker for Jim Morrison/Doors humor:

http://iceplanet.tumblr.com/post/28567357860 (http://iceplanet.tumblr.com/post/28567357860)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on August 14, 2012, 02:48:57 PM
			

			

				Tom might think the music is "too jazzy," but I like it.

Staten Island Garbage Rats (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1JjCbzv_m8#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on August 14, 2012, 03:08:26 PM
			

			

				This is great! Bran Daffidan has a bunch of other funny videos, too. (http://www.youtube.com/user/BranDaffidan?feature=watch)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on August 14, 2012, 05:25:47 PM
			

			

				I had some catching up to do. Here goes:

1) I said that Vance > Gary earlier. I now say Vance = Gary because of the amazing Comedians Are Nuts. Kurt B. is the best guest. His rapport with Gary is amazing. I'm going to try and make that Asbury show.

2) Jim Morrison/Lake Wobegon.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spike on August 14, 2012, 09:09:25 PM
			

			

				(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/411410_3275237533226_5665830_o.jpg)

I hope Tom mentions the passing of 'Horshack'.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Phil on August 14, 2012, 10:32:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: B_Buster on August 14, 2012, 02:48:57 PM
Tom might think the music is "too jazzy," but I like it.

Staten Island Garbage Rats (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1JjCbzv_m8#)

That is amazing!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Chrissy in MN on August 14, 2012, 11:13:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bryan on August 14, 2012, 03:08:26 PM
This is great! Bran Daffidan has a bunch of other funny videos, too. (http://www.youtube.com/user/BranDaffidan?feature=watch)

I especially enjoyed Spider Van.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on August 15, 2012, 09:33:16 AM
			

			

				"I like the drums on Poor Tom" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: chetfarnsworth on August 15, 2012, 09:36:58 AM
			

			

				The rate at which Tom is threatening to end the show is starting to make me sad. Is this it?

Fantastic show last night though. It was a pleasure.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on August 15, 2012, 10:42:37 AM
			

			

				The seemingly infinite number of theme songs Gary has at his disposal for Comedians Are Nuts.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on August 15, 2012, 11:38:36 AM
			

			

				Was hoping to hear Spike's nickname for Paul Ryan.  Maybe next time...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tedstud on August 15, 2012, 12:34:37 PM
			

			

				Man, Bad Companying callers is the best.  I was rooting for callers to be boring so I could start to hear Paul Rodgers voice creeping up.  I was positively giddy.  Keep calling in with lame calls.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 15, 2012, 02:35:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: B_Buster on August 14, 2012, 02:48:57 PM
Tom might think the music is "too jazzy," but I like it.

This is perfect in every way, genius work.  I like Tom's sour expression in his closeup, that he has to deal with these knuckleheads.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 15, 2012, 03:23:49 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tedstud on August 15, 2012, 12:34:37 PM
Man, Bad Companying callers is the best.  I was rooting for callers to be boring so I could start to hear Paul Rodgers voice creeping up.  I was positively giddy.  Keep calling in with lame calls.

I agree completely, Teds Tud.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: VealCutlet on August 15, 2012, 03:27:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tedstud on August 15, 2012, 12:34:37 PM
Man, Bad Companying callers is the best.  I was rooting for callers to be boring so I could start to hear Paul Rodgers voice creeping up.  I was positively giddy.  Keep calling in with lame calls.

Agreed, but I think that the call has to be organically lame for the Bad Compay GOMP to be really good.  I didn't like the contrived call by the guy talking about LIBOR as he was obviously trying to provoke a response. Tom probably had no choice but to B/C him, and I thought it was funny. Actually, I think Tom tried to string him out a bit longer than the caller expected, but to the caller's credit, he had ample material.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Drew D on August 15, 2012, 03:32:45 PM
			

			

				I like how quickly he went to the song the minute the guy said "Libor".

-Tom nailed all three of those cat names: Pumpkinhead, Soy Sauce, Rex Ryan.  The three the caller had were lame.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: chetfarnsworth on August 15, 2012, 03:38:30 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Drew D on August 15, 2012, 03:32:45 PM
I like how quickly he went to the song the minute the guy said "Libor".

-Tom nailed all three of those cat names: Pumpkinhead, Soy Sauce, Rex Ryan.  The three the caller had were lame.

Soy Sauce was sheer brilliance.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on August 15, 2012, 04:32:03 PM
			

			

				Man, I'd like there to be a recurring Tom/Steve/Stephen panel on the show.

That whole call was unbelievably great.

Quote from: chetfarnsworth on August 15, 2012, 03:38:30 PM
Quote from: Drew D on August 15, 2012, 03:32:45 PM
-Tom nailed all three of those cat names: Pumpkinhead, Soy Sauce, Rex Ryan.  The three the caller had were lame.

Soy Sauce was sheer brilliance.

YES!  I also lost it when he suggested Pumpkinhead.  So great.

I am also 100% on board with the Bad Company-ing of boring callers.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: chetfarnsworth on August 15, 2012, 04:49:13 PM
			

			

				after re-listening to the show this morning, i realized that last night's show was absolutely packed with hits:
-gary
-andy kindler
-steve albini
-bad company
-cat names

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tedstud on August 15, 2012, 05:09:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: VealCutlet on August 15, 2012, 03:27:57 PM
Quote from: Tedstud on August 15, 2012, 12:34:37 PM
Man, Bad Companying callers is the best.  I was rooting for callers to be boring so I could start to hear Paul Rodgers voice creeping up.  I was positively giddy.  Keep calling in with lame calls.

Agreed, but I think that the call has to be organically lame for the Bad Compay GOMP to be really good.  I didn't like the contrived call by the guy talking about LIBOR as he was obviously trying to provoke a response. Tom probably had no choice but to B/C him, and I thought it was funny. Actually, I think Tom tried to string him out a bit longer than the caller expected, but to the caller's credit, he had ample material.

I'm not completely sure he was baiting Tom to B/C him but it did cross my mind.  We me never know.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on August 15, 2012, 05:39:04 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: B_Buster on August 14, 2012, 02:48:57 PM
Tom might think the music is "too jazzy," but I like it.

Staten Island Garbage Rats (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1JjCbzv_m8#)

They definitely nailed your look, simplifying it for a cartoon, but unmistakably you.  I think I could say the same for "The Fink", despite not having a specific person to fill that role.  That cartoon character looks perfect for the job.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on August 15, 2012, 06:20:05 PM
			

			

				Wally Wackiman would be a good fink for Mike to abuse and bully. With his flexibility, Wally could be forced to crawl down into some of the muckier areas of the dump to retrieve car parts or ski boots. Concealing or editing out the marionette strings might prove to be difficult though.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on August 15, 2012, 06:21:52 PM
			

			

				Is that the Fink's teeth or is there a tissue up his nose? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on August 15, 2012, 07:29:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormod on August 15, 2012, 06:20:05 PM
Wally Wackiman would be a good fink for Mike to abuse and bully. With his flexibility, Wally could be forced to crawl down into some of the muckier areas of the dump to retrieve car parts or ski boots. Concealing or editing out the marionette strings might prove to be difficult though.

Some dude called and suggested that I and Wally fill that role.  Not sure that I like Wally being considered a "fink" of any kind, nor do I really want him getting covered in muck and garbage.  Also, though you're most likely joking, he's not a marionette, thus leaving a lot more than strings to edit out, as I'd be sticking out of him, from both his torso and left arm.  I think there is a better Fink candidate out there, yet.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 15, 2012, 08:00:22 PM
			

			

				The Kindler call was great and I hope he'll be calling back in the future and wasn't scared off by Gary's hard-hitting questions.

The Albini call was transcendent.  He's such a great natural foil for Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 15, 2012, 08:25:59 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on August 15, 2012, 07:29:06 PM
Not sure that I like Wally being considered a "fink" of any kind, nor do I really want him getting covered in muck and garbage. 

See, no offense, but this is exactly why it would be so satisfying to see him do it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 15, 2012, 08:40:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tedstud on August 15, 2012, 05:09:24 PM
Quote from: VealCutlet on August 15, 2012, 03:27:57 PM
Quote from: Tedstud on August 15, 2012, 12:34:37 PM
Man, Bad Companying callers is the best.  I was rooting for callers to be boring so I could start to hear Paul Rodgers voice creeping up.  I was positively giddy.  Keep calling in with lame calls.

Agreed, but I think that the call has to be organically lame for the Bad Compay GOMP to be really good.  I didn't like the contrived call by the guy talking about LIBOR as he was obviously trying to provoke a response. Tom probably had no choice but to B/C him, and I thought it was funny. Actually, I think Tom tried to string him out a bit longer than the caller expected, but to the caller's credit, he had ample material.

I'm not completely sure he was baiting Tom to B/C him but it did cross my mind.  We me never know.

"Hey, couple of things"! I tend to think that LIBOR dude was pretty sincere ... I know that type of dude. Some people who are really enthusiastic about political talk assume that everyone else is as gung-ho about it as they are.

In any case, Tom Bad-Companyed that guy expertly. I like it when Tom raises the Paul Rodgers volume on someone, catches a snippet of caller conversation that might be interest, lowers the Paul Rodgers, gets bored again, raises the Paul Rodgers ... It's like a rolly-coaster.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 15, 2012, 08:42:04 PM
			

			

				Kudos to Tom for keeping Albini on the line as long as he did. Seems like Tom had won him over by the end of the call.

When Tom was talking about the older-than-the-rest-of-the-band keyboardist for Night Ranger, I wondered if that might have been the inspiration for Barry Dworkin.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 15, 2012, 09:00:26 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on August 15, 2012, 07:29:06 PM
I'd be sticking out of him, from both his torso and left arm. 

The problem is...?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: chetfarnsworth on August 16, 2012, 09:15:56 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on August 15, 2012, 08:40:00 PM
In any case, Tom Bad-Companyed that guy expertly. I like it when Tom raises the Paul Rodgers volume on someone, catches a snippet of caller conversation that might be interest, lowers the Paul Rodgers, gets bored again, raises the Paul Rodgers ... It's like a rolly-coaster.

^this, absolutely. it's the best to hear it fade in, hold for a minute to build the suspense, and then (like tom said on the first show he did it) it's like the whammy.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on August 16, 2012, 12:00:44 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on August 15, 2012, 07:29:06 PM

Some dude called and suggested that I and Wally fill that role.  Not sure that I like Wally being considered a "fink" of any kind, nor do I really want him getting covered in muck and garbage.  Also, though you're most likely joking, he's not a marionette, thus leaving a lot more than strings to edit out, as I'd be sticking out of him, from both his torso and left arm.  I think there is a better Fink candidate out there, yet.


   -Zach

Wally makes a perfect fink and you know it.  His eyeball would roll off into the garbage heap and he'd have to find a new one to glue on there.....maybe it would just be an eggshell to tide him over for the rest of the episode.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on August 16, 2012, 04:59:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 15, 2012, 08:25:59 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on August 15, 2012, 07:29:06 PM
Not sure that I like Wally being considered a "fink" of any kind, nor do I really want him getting covered in muck and garbage. 

See, no offense, but this is exactly why it would be so satisfying to see him do it.

Yeesh!  Great, thanks so much!  Also, Fredericks, I was saying the "problem" would be that it would cost a lot more to digitally erase all of me than it would some marionette strings.  If it wouldn't be a problem to see me, then that's another story.  Also, roman, no, I don't know it.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on August 16, 2012, 05:13:09 PM
			

			

				Top shelf show!

The Albini call was awesome and fascinating. He def. had an 'edge' to him, and lobbed a few quasi-zingers at Tom. But Tom stood his ground (esp. in defense of basketball), and made him genuinely laugh on more than one occasion. The Asperger's/baseball thing made so much sense.

It would be awesome if it could be a once-a-month call-in, with 'the other Steve' on the other line laughing at everything. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on August 16, 2012, 05:28:09 PM
			

			

				He should just call in every week.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dutch on August 16, 2012, 07:27:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on August 16, 2012, 05:13:09 PM
The Albini call was awesome and fascinating. He def. had an 'edge' to him, and lobbed a few quasi-zingers at Tom. But Tom stood his ground (esp. in defense of basketball), and made him genuinely laugh on more than one occasion. The Asperger's/baseball thing made so much sense.

I'd like to see the world of sports broken down like the animal kingdom. I think Baseball is categorically closer to parlor games like shuffleboard than to soccer/basketball/hockey/football. Golf and  bowling might be in this category too.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on August 16, 2012, 10:08:33 PM
			

			

				Mr. Albini was the best guest caller (or best guest picking up the phone after someone else called) since Martin Short in 2009.  A truly wonderful segment of radio.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 16, 2012, 10:10:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro link=topic=3693.msg195053#msg195053 date=134515078
  If it wouldn't be a problem to see me, then that's another story. 
[/quote

Just wear a purple felt jumpsuit.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 16, 2012, 10:11:50 PM
			

			

				The discussion of Billy Joel's "punk" phase was really funny, but I gotta ask: How did Sylvester Stallone come to be managing Billy Joel during this period?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 16, 2012, 10:39:05 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on August 16, 2012, 10:10:12 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro link=topic=3693.msg195053#msg195053 date=134515078
  If it wouldn't be a problem to see me, then that's another story. 
[/quote

Just wear a purple felt jumpsuit.

This quote conundrum is funny.

Doesn't happen every time.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 16, 2012, 11:51:26 PM
			

			

				My favorite moments are when Tom says something funny that comes completely unexpected, out of left field, like "Just like the way C-3PO is in the Star Wars movies. You need a little bit of that that stuff to break it up. What, do you want the Star Wars movies to be so grim?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on August 17, 2012, 03:49:52 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on August 16, 2012, 10:10:12 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on April 06, 1974, 05:17:58 PM
  If it wouldn't be a problem to see me, then that's another story. 

Just wear a purple felt jumpsuit.

Z-Man sifting through trash in a full-body Wally Wackiman suit would be incredible.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on August 17, 2012, 08:38:36 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormod on August 17, 2012, 03:49:52 AM
Z-Man sifting through trash in a full-body Wally Wackiman suit would be incredible.

This is clearly the answer. It would be magnificent.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on August 17, 2012, 09:03:15 AM
			

			

				That Steve Albini call was amazing. Great deft interview by Tom.   
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on August 17, 2012, 02:39:29 PM
			

			

				Maybe I have aspergers but I totally loved Albini's take on sports. Solid logic. Except for one thing. Baseball is not the only sport of its kind. He has clerly never watched any cricket. He should.

Please Tom. Don't stop. We can find a way to monetise the show for you.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on August 17, 2012, 02:44:21 PM
			

			

				Tom: do what you gotta do. Whether it's The Best Show or something that pays, I'll be looking forward to it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on August 17, 2012, 02:55:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormod on August 17, 2012, 03:49:52 AM

Z-Man sifting through trash in a full-body Wally Wackiman suit would be incredible.

Live action Wackiman.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 17, 2012, 03:24:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: CSW on August 17, 2012, 02:39:29 PM
Maybe I have aspergers but I totally loved Albini's take on sports. Solid logic. Except for one thing. Baseball is not the only sport of its kind. He has clerly never watched any cricket. He should.

Please Tom. Don't stop. We can find a way to monetise the show for you.

I don't know, Cricket is fun to watch but the whole running back-and-forth thing might not appeal to the hyper-logical. In baseball you end up where you started but at least you don't re-trace your steps.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigoteetoe on August 17, 2012, 04:24:07 PM
			

			

				One thing I like about baseball is that the offense is never in possession of the ball. Granted, this is likely what causes many people to hate it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on August 17, 2012, 04:43:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: roman on August 17, 2012, 02:55:31 PM
Quote from: Kormod on August 17, 2012, 03:49:52 AM

Z-Man sifting through trash in a full-body Wally Wackiman suit would be incredible.

Live action Wackiman.

Ha ha ha!  This idea genuinely made me laugh out loud, and it's one I actually wouldn't mind, though I think I'd prefer to do it, AS ME, and not in character, just being a form of humiliation/self-deprecation humor I could get behind.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dutch on August 17, 2012, 06:12:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: CSW on August 17, 2012, 02:39:29 PM
Please Tom. Don't stop. We can find a way to monetise the show for you.

I think Tom should stop once he has exhausted the Led Zeppelin catalog. How far along is he?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 17, 2012, 07:55:19 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dutch on August 17, 2012, 06:12:02 PM


I think Tom should stop once he has exhausted the Led Zeppelin catalog. How far along is he?

I don't recall hearing Stairway To Heaven.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 17, 2012, 08:23:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on August 17, 2012, 07:55:19 PM
Quote from: dutch on August 17, 2012, 06:12:02 PM


I think Tom should stop once he has exhausted the Led Zeppelin catalog. How far along is he?

I don't recall hearing Stairway To Heaven.

He's played it ... but there is no reason to stop playing Zeppelin and there is no reason to stop the Best Show!!

(Unless Tom wants to stop it, of course. It's his show).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Chrissy in MN on August 17, 2012, 09:33:00 PM
			

			

				Tom baiting Spike on hating women makes me laugh every time.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 17, 2012, 09:37:23 PM
			

			

				"Corn on the cob. On the PHONE."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: break on August 19, 2012, 02:28:09 PM
			

			

				One distinct memory from All Tomorrow's Parties last year was being in the Silverball Museum and Steve Albini walking through.  He looked so disinterested.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on August 22, 2012, 10:03:13 AM
			

			

				Mike earning his stripes at Massa's by killing someone.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on August 22, 2012, 12:10:21 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormod on August 22, 2012, 10:03:13 AM
Mike earning his stripes at Massa's by killing someone.

and killing a rival bar.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigoteetoe on August 22, 2012, 11:56:16 PM
			

			

				Therese's amphi-car story. especially the part about LBJ pranking foreign dignitaries with it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 23, 2012, 02:04:22 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: bigoteetoe on August 22, 2012, 11:56:16 PM
Therese's amphi-car story. especially the part about LBJ pranking foreign dignitaries with it.

I was so excited about the amphi-car story. It's a life long dream of mine to see and be in one as well. I heard a story growing up about a local guy who had one and used to get liquored up, take it for a crazy spin and then escape into the lake when the cops chased him.

No idea if it's true, but it's a memorable image.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 23, 2012, 11:21:34 AM
			

			

				He was like the James Bond of public intoxication.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 23, 2012, 01:07:18 PM
			

			

				My curiosity piqued, I went looking for more information on the New Port Richey Law Enforcement Imposter, and found this handy one-stop index to dereliction, debasement, and low life in New Port Richey: http://newportrichey.patch.com/police-fire. (http://newportrichey.patch.com/police-fire.)  What the hell is going on down there???

Woman Bites 'Piece of Meat' Off Purse Snatcher 

Man Accused of Pouring Urine on Woman, Strangled Her

Deputy Took, Circulated Pictures of Naked Woman

Man Bites Infant 

Topless Woman Demands Pizza, Ride Home 

(11-Year-Old) Boy Sprays Fire at Gulf Middle Student 

Man Arrested for Stabbing Woman with Tiki Torch 

Firefighters Blocked from Getting to House Fire by Flooding, Alligator

Woman Arrested After Calling 911 to Find a Place to Urinate 

2 Nabbed in Cooking Grease Theft
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 23, 2012, 02:48:05 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 23, 2012, 01:07:18 PM
 What the hell is going on down there???



Nonstop excitement!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigoteetoe on August 23, 2012, 06:55:50 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 23, 2012, 01:07:18 PM
My curiosity piqued, I went looking for more information on the New Port Richey Law Enforcement Imposter, and found this handy one-stop index to dereliction, debasement, and low life in New Port Richey: http://newportrichey.patch.com/police-fire. (http://newportrichey.patch.com/police-fire.)  What the hell is going on down there???

Wow! I just found my new home page
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 23, 2012, 07:27:39 PM
			

			

				"Man Arrested for Stabbing Woman with Tiki Torch" is not the most arresting of those headlines, but some of the details in the story are good:

Quote
The couple was then able to get Bruder to the end of the driveway, where he stood and punched himself in the head multiple times while uttering obscenities, the report stated.

...

After Bruder was arrested, he told the deputy "I am going to make it hell for you guys as soon as we get there," the report stated.

I have a feeling Mike is going to really enjoy his trip to New Port Richey.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 23, 2012, 08:47:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 23, 2012, 01:07:18 PM
My curiosity piqued, I went looking for more information on the New Port Richey Law Enforcement Imposter, and found this handy one-stop index to dereliction, debasement, and low life in New Port Richey: http://newportrichey.patch.com/police-fire. (http://newportrichey.patch.com/police-fire.)  What the hell is going on down there???

Woman Bites 'Piece of Meat' Off Purse Snatcher 
Man Accused of Pouring Urine on Woman, Strangled Her
Deputy Took, Circulated Pictures of Naked Woman
Man Bites Infant 
Topless Woman Demands Pizza, Ride Home 
(11-Year-Old) Boy Sprays Fire at Gulf Middle Student 
Man Arrested for Stabbing Woman with Tiki Torch 
Firefighters Blocked from Getting to House Fire by Flooding, Alligator
Woman Arrested After Calling 911 to Find a Place to Urinate 
2 Nabbed in Cooking Grease Theft

Mos Eisley space port Richey: You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 24, 2012, 12:21:22 AM
			

			

				I have vowed almost never to go to Florida again, but I would like to be present for the meeting of these two august members of the Best Show Parliament.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 24, 2012, 08:18:11 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on August 24, 2012, 12:21:22 AM
I have vowed almost never to go to Florida again, but I would like to be present for the meeting of these two august members of the Best Show Parliament.
What identity would you choose to visit the rehab facility?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 24, 2012, 08:18:47 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on August 24, 2012, 12:21:22 AM
I have vowed almost never to go to Florida again, but I would like to be present for the meeting of these two august members of the Best Show Parliament.

AP Mike needs to stay in Bayonne and open Massa's South. Then start shooting "Faces of New Port Richey." Then become the American Herzog.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on August 24, 2012, 08:45:40 AM
			

			

				Massa's South: Shirt, shoes, no service.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on August 24, 2012, 08:56:09 AM
			

			

				Massa's South: We accept food stamps.

Massa's South: Moonshine definitely NOT on tap *wink* *wink*.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on August 24, 2012, 10:43:07 AM
			

			

				Ap Mike has to move Massa's South Fitzcarraldo style through the New Port Richey wilderness. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 24, 2012, 10:57:31 AM
			

			

				Massa's South: 'Closed' on Sundays
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 24, 2012, 11:23:04 AM
			

			

				Since Buffcoat hasn't responded, I'll pick for him: Indian Chief. 
			

			

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				Post by: Kormod on August 24, 2012, 12:57:31 PM
			

			

				"Why was this murder victim dressed as an Indian chief?"
			

			

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				Post by: buffcoat on August 24, 2012, 10:24:59 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on August 24, 2012, 11:23:04 AM
Since Buffcoat hasn't responded, I'll pick for him: Indian Chief.

Paolo, the aristocratic Brazilian timber heir.  Why?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dennis on August 25, 2012, 03:36:24 AM
			

			

				This was a remarkable week for Depravity's Rainbow.  
Mike's (unfortunate) continued unemployment streak has enhanced his overall gravitas, which, ironically, has been a great strength of the Best Show for the past several fill-ins.  
Larry D. Perv has, against all odds, has become (not unlike Fredericks) one of the all time great callers.  At this point, I would bet my last dollar on his FOT HOF status.
Therese and Mike have a rapport with Wally Wackiman that equals his classic era with Tom, and Therese, both on her own, and as a foil to AP Mike is frequently transcendent.  
On top of all of this, the other regular callers, especially Jason in Huntsville, Alabama, were superb.  
Tom is missed, of course, but by the end of this episode I was experiencing the same ASMR that Mike gets from the knife show guys.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 25, 2012, 09:59:55 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: MattInOklahoma on August 25, 2012, 03:36:24 AM
Therese and Mike have a rapport with Wally Wackiman that equals his classic era with Tom

You think? Therese has great rapport with anyone, but I always feel like Mike--who doesn't like the idea of adults reading comic books even at their most sophisticated--has a limited fascination with Wally and his assumption that everyone is as arrested at the Sesame Street stage of development as he is. At least, Mike wasted little time in Brian Piccolo'ing him--whatever the hell that was.
			

			

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				Post by: wood and iron on August 25, 2012, 05:36:53 PM
			

			

				The strange thing? I know exactly what that one dude is talking about with the ASMR stuff. Check out reddit.com/r/asmr. Terese hit the nail on the head with Bob Ross as he's pretty much the undisputed ASMR king.

Also: ASMR is pseudoscience made up word. Even wikipedia refuses to give it a page.

It started out as mellow videos that give you the tingles but the whole culture has developed into young woman talking in whispers and role playing really mundane things (receptionists, doctor exams, etc). It's strange.

And yet, it's uber relaxing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dennis on August 25, 2012, 05:57:37 PM
			

			

				
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You think? Therese has great rapport with anyone, but I always feel like Mike--who doesn't like the idea of adults reading comic books even at their most sophisticated--has a limited fascination with Wally and his assumption that everyone is as arrested at the Sesame Street stage of development as he is. At least, Mike wasted little time in Brian Piccolo'ing him--whatever the hell that was.

Yeah, rapport is the wrong word.  I enjoy their interactions because it's kind of an anti-rapport in a way.


I would also like some clarification on Brian Piccoloing.  I'm guessing it has something to do with the tv movie Brian's Song, but who knows.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on August 25, 2012, 08:26:46 PM
			

			

				Since I don't have access to the board, I came up with a verbal cue for Therese to dump a caller: "Brian Piccolo is very sick." It's sort of self-explanatory when you think about it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on September 04, 2012, 09:33:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 25, 2012, 09:59:55 AM
Quote from: MattInOklahoma on August 25, 2012, 03:36:24 AM
Therese and Mike have a rapport with Wally Wackiman that equals his classic era with Tom

You think? Therese has great rapport with anyone, but I always feel like Mike--who doesn't like the idea of adults reading comic books even at their most sophisticated--has a limited fascination with Wally and his assumption that everyone is as arrested at the Sesame Street stage of development as he is. At least, Mike wasted little time in Brian Piccolo'ing him--whatever the hell that was.

Matt, glad you liked Wally's brief call in to the show.  Cavorting, I would certainly not say Wally is at any kind of "arrested" "Sesame Street stage of development".  That almost sounds like Mike, when he's in that anti-adults-reading-comics mode, looking down at all puppetry as being just for kids.  Sesame is wonderful, and even that has plenty of stuff that was aimed at the parents or older siblings in the room.  Watch some of the classic Henson/Oz Ernie and Bert sketches.  Classic, hilarious stuff!

Additionally, Wally had something totally unrelated to puppets or Muppets, specifically to tell Mike, based on a previous call, but his power trip of once again putting down the puppet, despite having seemingly been on good terms when they were last in the studio together, had to take control and cut the conversation short.  Please understand that, in saying this, it's all in fun, and both Wally and I do like Mike.  Just can't explain his quick hangup cue with anything but his antipuppitism.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: vert on September 05, 2012, 12:28:56 AM
			

			

				"You need to go get a copy of Pump. Heave ho!" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on September 05, 2012, 12:29:36 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on September 04, 2012, 09:33:01 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 25, 2012, 09:59:55 AM
Quote from: MattInOklahoma on August 25, 2012, 03:36:24 AM
Therese and Mike have a rapport with Wally Wackiman that equals his classic era with Tom

You think? Therese has great rapport with anyone, but I always feel like Mike--who doesn't like the idea of adults reading comic books even at their most sophisticated--has a limited fascination with Wally and his assumption that everyone is as arrested at the Sesame Street stage of development as he is. At least, Mike wasted little time in Brian Piccolo'ing him--whatever the hell that was.

Matt, glad you liked Wally's brief call in to the show.  Cavorting, I would certainly not say Wally is at any kind of "arrested" "Sesame Street stage of development".  That almost sounds like Mike, when he's in that anti-adults-reading-comics mode, looking down at all puppetry as being just for kids.  Sesame is wonderful, and even that has plenty of stuff that was aimed at the parents or older siblings in the room.  Watch some of the classic Henson/Oz Ernie and Bert sketches.  Classic, hilarious stuff!

Additionally, Wally had something totally unrelated to puppets or Muppets, specifically to tell Mike, based on a previous call, but his power trip of once again putting down the puppet, despite having seemingly been on good terms when they were last in the studio together, had to take control and cut the conversation short.  Please understand that, in saying this, it's all in fun, and both Wally and I do like Mike.  Just can't explain his quick hangup cue with anything but his antipuppitism.


   -Zach

Sesame Street is strictly for children. The sooner you realize that, the better off you'll be.
			

			

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				Post by: Dan of Orange on September 05, 2012, 06:10:43 AM
			

			

				Great show!
			

			

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				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 05, 2012, 10:55:09 AM
			

			

				I loved the talk about Mike's karaoke performances. 'Now you're....messin' with....a sonovaBITCH!'
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Wes on September 05, 2012, 02:32:25 PM
			

			

				One of those only on the Best Show/only from Tom moments that never get enough credit: the brief but fantastic part of last night's show where Tom somehow ended up doing an impression of Frank Sinatra grudgingly signing up for Twitter and composing his "they forced me to do this!" debut tweets.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 05, 2012, 04:20:41 PM
			

			

				On that note, Dan Clowes' Twitter bio may as well just say 'as a matter of fact, I am too good for this s***'

'The official Daniel Clowes Twitter thing. Though please do not be mistaken, these posts are not from the cartoonist Daniel Clowes as he is busy making comics.'

https://twitter.com/danielclowes

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on September 05, 2012, 07:28:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormod on September 05, 2012, 12:29:36 AM
Sesame Street is strictly for children. The sooner you realize that, the better off you'll be.

You're dead wrong on that one.  Sorry, but that's just a view people have who look down on stuff, like Mike with comics being just for kids.  So much in our world, including entertainment, can be multi-generational, if that's the appropriate word.  Most of what Jim Henson did was never specifically intended just for kids, and it's an unfortunate misconception that's spread.  One of the pilots for The Muppet Show was subtitled "Sex & Violence".  Not that there's anything wrong with entertainment aimed strictly at children, but writing off The Muppets, EVEN Sesame Street, as such is just unfair.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on September 05, 2012, 07:42:44 PM
			

			

				- How the Antique Phonograph show went long and Tom waited out the record hiss longer than he usually does, before coming on to say "your buddy" Tom is back. After two weeks without him and not being sure he'd be back tonight, the anticipation was killing me and it paid off.

- How flustered Rob Delaney was by Comedians Are Nuts (and how Comedians Are Nuts seems to have an infinite number of theme songs [and how they're all so long]).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Chrissy in MN on September 06, 2012, 05:47:25 PM
			

			

				If the #DylanSucks hashtag had existed back in the 60s, the world would've been deprived of such gems as "Street Legal" and "Infidels." Also, Tom's "Nashville Skyline" voice was spot on.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Christina on September 06, 2012, 06:50:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Wes on September 05, 2012, 02:32:25 PM
One of those only on the Best Show/only from Tom moments that never get enough credit: the brief but fantastic part of last night's show where Tom somehow ended up doing an impression of Frank Sinatra grudgingly signing up for Twitter and composing his "they forced me to do this!" debut tweets.

Agreed totally on this one. It's like there are various little tidbits like this spinning in Tom's head like the wheels on a slot machine & sometimes the wheels come to a stop, and sometimes he happens to be on the air - there was a similar one I remember from a while ago - last yr? where he was wondering how Chuck Barry would've managed to indulge his hidden bathroom camera predilection in the '50s, what with those car-sized video cameras and all.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on September 06, 2012, 09:50:04 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Chrissy in MN on September 06, 2012, 05:47:25 PM
If the #DylanSucks hashtag had existed back in the 60s, the world would've been deprived of such gems as "Street Legal" and "Infidels." Also, Tom's "Nashville Skyline" voice was spot on.

Hey, I LOVE Street Legal. I listened to it twice this summer.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 06, 2012, 11:55:58 PM
			

			

				Re: Dylan's Nashville Skyline voice, a strange fact of which only deep-in-the-weeds Dylan completists (I'm kinda one) are aware is that among the very earliest recordings known of Dylan singing folk material--I mean at like age 17 or 18--there are a couple on which his voice is uncannily Nashville-Skyline-ish.  Very quickly thereafter he starts imitating Woody Guthrie and thus begins the evolution with which most people are more familiar. (Then on one of the unreleased Basement Tapes recordings, same thing.) Not that this would have changed anything Tom said--I've seen a few d-i-t-w D c's comment on this but nobody knows what the hell to make of it.  Nobody believes cigarettes were the secret factor.

This post has been brought to you by Pedantica, Inc.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on September 07, 2012, 12:56:42 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 06, 2012, 11:55:58 PM
... among the very earliest recordings known of Dylan singing folk material--I mean at like age 17 or 18--there are a couple on which his voice is uncannily Nashville-Skyline-ish ...  Nobody believes cigarettes were the secret factor.


I heard those. Having previously bought into the cigarette/vocal chord theory, I remember thinking "oh, maybe young Bob was trying to quit smoking for a couple of months".

Gary Shandling. 
			

			

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				Post by: Spalding on September 07, 2012, 10:41:54 AM
			

			

				
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One of those only on the Best Show/only from Tom moments that never get enough credit: 

Another one from this show - Tom's quick pivot from the Shandling takedown to quizzing Mike about the last names of the members of the Bangles.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on September 07, 2012, 10:52:27 AM
			

			

				2 fave mo's: to Spike- "Corbin Bernsen's mother?!" and Zilch getting bad accompaniment.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 07, 2012, 11:10:19 AM
			

			

				Zach is such a human zero that I don't really even find it much fun to hear Tom fuck with him.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: wood and iron on September 07, 2012, 01:09:14 PM
			

			

				Listening to this week's show on podcast and just got to the portion where Tom is slandering Sheetz and placing Wawa on a pedestal. My fandom for the Best Show has never been so truly tested as right now. For now, courage.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 07, 2012, 01:38:29 PM
			

			

				Zach's further slide into rambledom is like a say no to drugs PSA at this point. 'Hey Tom, you gotta lead the revolution, man!' Zach needs to do a stint in Tom Morello's Guitarmy and get himself straightened out...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TheDependentClause on September 07, 2012, 02:33:05 PM
			

			

				"Get the weed legal" is one of the most unintentionally hilarious phrases I've ever heard.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on September 07, 2012, 04:57:03 PM
			

			

				Garry Shandling's face looks like someone left a Garry Shandling mask out in the sun.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 07, 2012, 06:18:37 PM
			

			

				kelsey g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuQAEVLljF4#)

I never grow tired of this. Nor do I grow tired of him sounding like Frazier when he is falling ("Oh good lord!").
			

			

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				Post by: Kormod on September 07, 2012, 06:36:37 PM
			

			

				Haha. What an imbecile.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on September 07, 2012, 06:36:53 PM
			

			

				Tom's criticism of Pittsburgh as being too Steeler-centric is a perfectly valid one. However, I do take exception to his criticism of the quality of our food. Admittedly, Pittsburgh is not a great restaurant town, but it's not as if we're totally bereft of good places to eat either. There are in fact some fine dining establishments (vegetarian restaurants included), you just have to know where to find them. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on September 07, 2012, 07:57:39 PM
			

			

				The "You need to go get a copy of 'Pumped!'" Heave Ho was the most senseless since the one where Tom accused the guy of being either Hanna or Barbarra. That's how I like 'em.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on September 07, 2012, 10:04:19 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: wood and iron on September 07, 2012, 01:09:14 PM
Listening to this week's show on podcast and just got to the portion where Tom is slandering Sheetz and placing Wawa on a pedestal. My fandom for the Best Show has never been so truly tested as right now. For now, courage.
I've never been fortunate enough to visit a Wawa, but I've been to many Sheetz locations and loved every one like a brother. I felt viscerally betrayed by Tom for the first time ever despite knowing in my heart that Wawa is probably technically superior. You're not alone.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 08, 2012, 10:09:30 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on September 07, 2012, 06:18:37 PM
I never grow tired of this. Nor do I grow tired of him sounding like Frazier when he is falling ("Oh good lord!").

I know! It's not the sort of thing I would normally take active pleasure in, but in this guy's case my belly laughs seem so wrong but feel so right!

I especially liked the cheap shot Tom added this week--that supposedly the stage was in the shape of the United States, so this gasbag's not knowing where he was on it just shows up his Republican "patriotism" as phoney-baloney hypocrisy.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 08, 2012, 10:39:18 AM
			

			

				Right To Laugh Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_mQPvKXw3U#ws)

I also do not usually take pleasure in seeing someone fall off a stage, but he was part of Right To Laugh, so it's different.
			

			

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				Post by: Kormod on September 08, 2012, 10:58:08 AM
			

			

				"Right 2 Laugh" -- I like how for them even comedy comes off as some sort of self-righteous crusade
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on September 08, 2012, 12:47:01 PM
			

			

				Also, it looks like the Right Network's website hasn't been updated since 2011. Uh oh.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on September 08, 2012, 04:24:41 PM
			

			

				The last joke he calls for an audience response - presumably a hand-picked, right-wing audience there to laugh at his jokes - and no one responds.

It *is* theoretically possible for a right-wing comedian to be funny, right?  What they don't seem to understand is that the formula that works is comedian first, advocate second.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Spacely on September 08, 2012, 06:20:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on September 07, 2012, 10:52:27 AM
2 fave mo's: to Spike- "Corbin Bernsen's mother?!" and Zilch getting bad accompaniment.

Oh, my God, that "Corbin Bernsen's *mother*?!" remark was great.

Also loved all the Shandling stuff, @therealsinatra, and Tom goofing on Kelsey Grammer's "comedy."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on September 08, 2012, 08:29:43 PM
			

			

				Here is a summary of a book about the Comedy Store strike.  Tom was correct: Garry Shandling and Yakov Smirnoff crossed the picket lines.

http://www.pbpulse.com/news/entertainment/books-literature/book-remembers-when-comedians-get-serious-about-pa/nMPG9/ (http://www.pbpulse.com/news/entertainment/books-literature/book-remembers-when-comedians-get-serious-about-pa/nMPG9/)


I haven't finished this week's podcast yet, so someone may have addressed this later in the show - the article is interesting in its own right.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on September 08, 2012, 09:27:43 PM
			

			

				David Brenner?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on September 09, 2012, 01:03:35 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on September 07, 2012, 06:18:37 PM
kelsey g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuQAEVLljF4#)

I never grow tired of this. Nor do I grow tired of him sounding like Frazier when he is falling ("Oh good lord!").

A clip of a guy falling should not work on the radio, but thanks to his "Oh good lord" it's just as funny as it is seeing it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on September 09, 2012, 01:06:15 AM
			

			

				By the way, was this week's call a record for shortest Wurster call ever?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Hugman 3.0 on September 09, 2012, 01:42:12 PM
			

			

				I yawn when I'm nervous. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Spacely on September 09, 2012, 05:48:41 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on September 09, 2012, 01:42:12 PM
I yawn when I'm nervous.
 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on September 10, 2012, 10:09:36 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Nowah in Bloomington! on September 07, 2012, 10:04:19 PM
Quote from: wood and iron on September 07, 2012, 01:09:14 PM
Listening to this week's show on podcast and just got to the portion where Tom is slandering Sheetz and placing Wawa on a pedestal. My fandom for the Best Show has never been so truly tested as right now. For now, courage.
I've never been fortunate enough to visit a Wawa, but I've been to many Sheetz locations and loved every one like a brother. I felt viscerally betrayed by Tom for the first time ever despite knowing in my heart that Wawa is probably technically superior. You're not alone.

Ya'll ain't never seen the likes of a Weigel's.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on September 10, 2012, 06:17:55 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on September 08, 2012, 04:24:41 PM
The last joke he calls for an audience response - presumably a hand-picked, right-wing audience there to laugh at his jokes - and no one responds.

It *is* theoretically possible for a right-wing comedian to be funny, right?  What they don't seem to understand is that the formula that works is comedian first, advocate second.

I like how the one dude bombs so horribly with his "let's kill teenagers" joke, in all of its parts.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on September 12, 2012, 07:51:21 AM
			

			

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Wrong, Fish.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roubaix on September 12, 2012, 05:21:37 PM
			

			

				Ha ha!

The Last Movie is indeed terrible, a real endurance test IMO.  I think Jodorowsky suggested chopping it up into a non-linear narrative.  So Hopper took a pointless film ... and made it disorienting.   ;)

I like The American Dreamer though.  It's a documentary about Hopper's newfound fame as he edits The Last Movie at his New Mexico ranch.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigoteetoe on September 12, 2012, 06:48:56 PM
			

			

				such an excellent show. the four Ted Leo songs had me whipped into a price is right frenzy. 

"mootzarella"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on September 12, 2012, 07:26:56 PM
			

			

				Gary repeatedly saying "I'll feed you garbage" in his AP Mike voice makes me laugh every time. Same as when Tom quotes Hawkeye from the finale of M*A*S*H.: "It's a BAY-BEEEEEEEEE!"

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 12, 2012, 09:20:33 PM
			

			

				Geez, Spike is really getting rusty. What about Kevin Costnerd? That took me like 20 seconds.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on September 12, 2012, 09:22:49 PM
			

			

				It generally takes him hours to come up with those names. You can't rush perfection. Or whatever.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 12, 2012, 09:27:11 PM
			

			

				Full disclosure: I actually do kind of like Kevin Costco, it's just that it doesn't make much sense.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 12, 2012, 09:28:48 PM
			

			

				But then, his career high watermark, Baked Ziti Jones, makes no sense whatever.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on September 12, 2012, 09:36:54 PM
			

			

				"And then tell your dad to 'SHUT UP'" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 12, 2012, 10:54:25 PM
			

			

				All votes for "Get the weed legal" will be counted, but my own favorite phrase from recent shows is "big huckadoo."

Another best moment: Gary the Squirrel acknowledging that there's no more juice to be squeezed from that lemon.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on September 13, 2012, 10:06:36 AM
			

			

				Fave mo: Dave from Vegas-the "never seen Star Wars sequels or prequels" guy's entry for the topic: "You know I've only seen Star Wars...I hear the 2nd one- I don't even know what it's called- is supposed to great..."  You got it. You got it man. Agreed. I wish I could honestly tell that to people.

Worst mo: AP Mike- "You're actually insparrowin' me to watch the rest of the movie." (Tom: "Okay you're drunk")  ;)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on September 14, 2012, 07:48:17 PM
			

			

				Sorry if it's been said already, but Fredericks.

More Fredericks.  

Even soundboard Fredericks will do.

Even in the best Best Shows, the guy is a beam of fascinating light.  And to hear Tom so disarmed, and so obviously enjoying himself... that is always fun.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on September 14, 2012, 07:52:17 PM
			

			

				Was Tom talking about Paul F Thompkins when he said something about former friends?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on September 15, 2012, 12:39:49 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: AllSussedOut on September 14, 2012, 07:48:17 PM

Even soundboard Fredericks will do.

Or hologram Fredericks!

Quote from: AllSussedOut on September 14, 2012, 07:48:17 PM
... the guy is a beam of fascinating light.  

That's what I'm saying!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on September 15, 2012, 12:40:50 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 12, 2012, 10:54:25 PM
Another best moment: Gary the Squirrel acknowledging that there's no more juice to be squeezed from that lemon.

... followed by the resounding THUD of the jokebook on the floor. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on September 15, 2012, 12:47:51 AM
			

			

				Vance's open letter to the guy from Slate magazine! So great!

I like the ongoing theme of how these puppets have their own agendas and it's somehow impossible to stop them .... despite their tiny physical stature. They're like undefeatable chihuahuas.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: wood and iron on September 15, 2012, 11:43:38 AM
			

			

				Huckadoo.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on September 16, 2012, 05:00:45 PM
			

			

				Am I crazy or is SONS OF ANARCHY becoming more and more like Tom's impression of it than it used to be? When Tom first started talking about it I thought he was being too hard on it, but it appears the show has now evolved into exactly what Tom was saying it was all along. I thought it was a genuinely good show with some goofy moments, but now it's just plain over the top goofiness from start to finish.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on September 16, 2012, 05:39:04 PM
			

			

				Fredericks!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on September 16, 2012, 11:15:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AllSussedOut on September 14, 2012, 07:48:17 PM
Sorry if it's been said already, but Fredericks.

More Fredericks.  

Even soundboard Fredericks will do.

Even in the best Best Shows, the guy is a beam of fascinating light.  And to hear Tom so disarmed, and so obviously enjoying himself... that is always fun.

Your life needs his podcast
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on September 16, 2012, 11:45:58 PM
			

			

				I missed the last 45 minutes or so from last week and catching up now.

Vance's letter to the editors of Slate is why Vance rules over all puppetdom. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Frank the Painter on September 17, 2012, 12:25:22 PM
			

			

				We are not going to talk about Topo Gigio.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 17, 2012, 09:42:02 PM
			

			

				Tom: "Who's talking about The Santa Clause?! You must be hanging out with Tim Allen."
30-year-old caller: "I'm not saying I'm not." [pause...click]
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Martin on September 18, 2012, 08:26:26 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on September 17, 2012, 09:42:02 PM
Tom: "Who's talking about The Santa Clause?! You must be hanging out with Tim Allen."
30-year-old caller: "I'm not saying I'm not." [pause...click]

Loved that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on September 18, 2012, 02:08:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on September 16, 2012, 11:15:27 PM
Quote from: AllSussedOut on September 14, 2012, 07:48:17 PM
Sorry if it's been said already, but Fredericks.

More Fredericks.  

Even soundboard Fredericks will do.

Even in the best Best Shows, the guy is a beam of fascinating light.  And to hear Tom so disarmed, and so obviously enjoying himself... that is always fun.

Your life needs his podcast

My life has it!  But he's a different beast altogether when he's with Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on September 20, 2012, 04:01:37 PM
			

			

				Is there a proble with the podcast this week? I need my weekly Tom!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 20, 2012, 04:07:39 PM
			

			

				Better listen to an old one then--Todd-o-Phonic Todd filled in.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on September 20, 2012, 04:12:58 PM
			

			

				AP Mike was there too.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on September 21, 2012, 06:49:22 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 20, 2012, 04:07:39 PM
Better listen to an old one then--Todd-o-Phonic Todd filled in.

Aha, that would explain it I suppose. Who is Todd, don't recall him doing a fill in whilst I've been listening? Will there ever be a podcast of this episode?

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on September 21, 2012, 11:37:43 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: CSW on September 21, 2012, 06:49:22 AM


Aha, that would explain it I suppose. Who is Todd, don't recall him doing a fill in whilst I've been listening? Will there ever be a podcast of this episode?

Todd plays pinball with Tom.  He is also a regular fill-in DJ for other shows. He's plainly second-rate so Ken Freeman, WFMU manager, has never promoted him to full-time DJ. I'm just kidding--that is actually Todd's schtick when he fills in.  He's probably too busy to do it full-time.  He's a very good music DJ, and very funny (catch him during the marathon when he often co-hosts with other DJ's).  He is a revered figure in the New Jersey music scene not only for his WFMU support but because he runs (and resuscitated) Maxwell's--the music venue/bar/restaurant in Hoboken. It's where they have the Hoof and Mouth party at the end of WFMU's marathon.

His fill-in shows are archived on WFMU website. I don't know about the podcasts.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on September 21, 2012, 01:06:37 PM
			

			

				Todd-o-Phonic Todd is an amazing DJ, always playing the best of the old stuff along with a handful of great new stuff, but most importantly he's got old-school RADIO PERSONALITY like Wolfman Jack, and he gets super-amped during his mic breaks (his enthusiasm is contagious). 

I was really surprised that he was guesting for Tom and even more surprised that he tried to make it a call-in show even though that is plainly not his forte. It's a fun listen though, as he struggles through, it seems like he's never even heard the Best Show before? 

Anyway, check out any of Todd's fill-in shows, they are all great: 

http://wfmu.org/playlists/TA (http://wfmu.org/playlists/TA)

Fill-in DJ's are often better than regular DJ's cuz they don't have to do it every week they can save up the good stuff and keep the show killer. Another favorite is Mike Sin - pick any archive and it'll be great: 

http://wfmu.org/playlists/MV (http://wfmu.org/playlists/MV)

WFMU KILLS SO HARD! 



Quote from: gravy boat on September 21, 2012, 11:37:43 AM
Quote from: CSW on September 21, 2012, 06:49:22 AM


Aha, that would explain it I suppose. Who is Todd, don't recall him doing a fill in whilst I've been listening? Will there ever be a podcast of this episode?

Todd plays pinball with Tom.  He is also a regular fill-in DJ for other shows. He's plainly second-rate so Ken Freeman, WFMU manager, has never promoted him to full-time DJ. I'm just kidding--that is actually Todd's schtick when he fills in.  He's probably too busy to do it full-time.  He's a very good music DJ, and very funny (catch him during the marathon when he often co-hosts with other DJ's).  He is a revered figure in the New Jersey music scene not only for his WFMU support but because he runs (and resuscitated) Maxwell's--the music venue/bar/restaurant in Hoboken. It's where they have the Hoof and Mouth party at the end of WFMU's marathon.

His fill-in shows are archived on WFMU website. I don't know about the podcasts.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on September 21, 2012, 01:08:43 PM
			

			

				I gotta say that when Tom leaves, as long as AP Mike is there, the show will not dip in quality very much.  Although Steve was a better call screener.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: jakeumms on September 21, 2012, 09:23:02 PM
			

			

				Spike choked pretty hard on the 9/11 episode.  What about "Kevin Cost-snore?"

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on September 22, 2012, 04:11:17 AM
			

			

				Thanks Gravy Boat and Mostly Meat. I will check out Todd's archives. Cheers!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: stepheninchicago on September 24, 2012, 05:13:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on August 16, 2012, 05:13:09 PM
Top shelf show!

The Albini call was awesome and fascinating. He def. had an 'edge' to him, and lobbed a few quasi-zingers at Tom. But Tom stood his ground (esp. in defense of basketball), and made him genuinely laugh on more than one occasion. The Asperger's/baseball thing made so much sense.

It would be awesome if it could be a once-a-month call-in, with 'the other Steve' on the other line laughing at everything.


I played this for a mutual friend of ours who hadn't heard it yet the other day and it was the first time I listened to it since we made the call. What was great was Albini, after hanging up, said to me "How was it? Was it bad? When should I call in again??" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: stepheninchicago on September 24, 2012, 05:14:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Martin on September 18, 2012, 08:26:26 AM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on September 17, 2012, 09:42:02 PM
Tom: "Who's talking about The Santa Clause?! You must be hanging out with Tim Allen."
30-year-old caller: "I'm not saying I'm not." [pause...click]

Loved that.

yep...that lady was gold.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on September 25, 2012, 03:25:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: stepheninchicago on September 24, 2012, 05:13:02 PM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on August 16, 2012, 05:13:09 PM
Top shelf show!

The Albini call was awesome and fascinating. He def. had an 'edge' to him, and lobbed a few quasi-zingers at Tom. But Tom stood his ground (esp. in defense of basketball), and made him genuinely laugh on more than one occasion. The Asperger's/baseball thing made so much sense.

It would be awesome if it could be a once-a-month call-in, with 'the other Steve' on the other line laughing at everything.


I played this for a mutual friend of ours who hadn't heard it yet the other day and it was the first time I listened to it since we made the call. What was great was Albini, after hanging up, said to me "How was it? Was it bad? When should I call in again??"

Albini becoming a regular caller (well, let's be realistic: semi-regular caller) would be the greatest thing ever. Please get him to call in again.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on September 25, 2012, 07:10:37 PM
			

			

				SERIOUSLY. It was such a great call. A semi-regular thing would be mythic. Plus if Mr. Albini could be patched in to take some nerd calls about guitar pedals etc, that could go to a whole other level.

Steve, an essential condition is that you have to be on the other end of the line too. Tom and Mr. Albini would eventutally gang up against you ala AP Mike, but you're tough, you can handle it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: chetfarnsworth on September 26, 2012, 12:10:14 AM
			

			

				"does he smirk"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on September 26, 2012, 01:23:53 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: chetfarnsworth on September 26, 2012, 12:10:14 AM
"does he smirk"

The moments when David Rees delivered pencil lore with professorial precision were delightful and surreal in the context of the Best Show. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on September 26, 2012, 08:53:01 AM
			

			

				Last night's episode is a reminder of why the Best Show is so great. Who else would be able to take two hours of pencil talk and turn it into such engaging and entertaining radio?

Lowlight: Zach from Richmond
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 26, 2012, 09:30:08 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: nec13 on September 26, 2012, 08:53:01 AM
Lowlight: Zach from Richmond

I don't know why Mike continues to let that clown through. Steve wouldn't have!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on September 26, 2012, 09:41:59 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on September 26, 2012, 09:30:08 AM
Quote from: nec13 on September 26, 2012, 08:53:01 AM
Lowlight: Zach from Richmond

I don't know why Mike continues to let that clown through. Steve wouldn't have!

That's what happens when you're 300 sheets to the wind.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on September 26, 2012, 12:01:55 PM
			

			

				"You know what he is addicted to?"
"What?"
"Punk" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on September 26, 2012, 12:50:03 PM
			

			

				"Love the butter fries...so buttery...love the butter...buttery...butter"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on September 26, 2012, 02:14:59 PM
			

			

				Who knew that Baba O'Riley was the quintessential punk song?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on September 26, 2012, 02:51:42 PM
			

			

				I'm so torn on Zach:  He's awful and stupid as hell but he's the perfect person to Bad Company.   I want him to stop calling but I also don't, you know?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on September 26, 2012, 03:07:18 PM
			

			

				Harry from Milburn (now South Orange as of this week's call, I guess?) always sounds so defeated and hangdog that I start out every call of his kind of bummed out, but he does frequently surprise me and contribute something really funny.  Asking if Rees was smirking was so great.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on September 26, 2012, 03:11:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on September 26, 2012, 02:51:42 PM
I'm so torn on Zach:  He's awful and stupid as hell but he's the perfect person to Bad Company.   I want him to stop calling but I also don't, you know?

Hey, somebody get's it!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on September 26, 2012, 03:42:05 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: B_Buster on September 26, 2012, 03:11:53 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on September 26, 2012, 02:51:42 PM
I'm so torn on Zach:  He's awful and stupid as hell but he's the perfect person to Bad Company.   I want him to stop calling but I also don't, you know?

Hey, somebody get's it!

What is he like when you screen his call? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: pete_clarf on September 26, 2012, 04:48:11 PM
			

			

				I've only listened to the archives going back to about May 2011 and last night was only the third time I've listened live, but I think it was the best one of I've heard so far.

-The pencil talk went from what I thought was a joke to being completely engaging.
-Kurt and Gary's back and forth rivals that of Mike and Gary.
-I nearly lost it when the "Detroit Rock City" bass line made an appearance.  Poor Darren.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on September 26, 2012, 05:58:10 PM
			

			

				If I found out that Zach was self-aware and was just doing a gimmick it would ruin it for me entirely, so Mike, if that's the case, please don't tell
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Chrissy in MN on September 26, 2012, 06:50:05 PM
			

			

				David Rees has a terrific radio presence.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: jxmitchell on September 27, 2012, 04:43:45 AM
			

			

				I googled "big huckadoo" and this thread was the top hit. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on September 27, 2012, 09:47:15 AM
			

			

				Here's one I forgot until I re-listened: "I read your book, you magnificent bastard!"

Quote from: jxmitchell on September 27, 2012, 04:43:45 AM
I googled "big huckadoo" and this thread was the top hit. 

I hope this thread ends up being cited in the Oxford English Dictionary some day.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 27, 2012, 10:00:11 AM
			

			

				Weirdly, when I google "big huckadoo" I get exactly one result that isn't Best Show related. A guy who was nominated for two Tonys in 2010 said "This is a big ‘Huckadoo’ moment for us all. ‘A big f-ing Hockadoo’ is what Huey Calhoun would say!"

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/151962/a-hockadoo-moment-for-double-memphis-tony-nominee-joe-dipietro/ (http://www.broadway.com/buzz/151962/a-hockadoo-moment-for-double-memphis-tony-nominee-joe-dipietro/)

This must be the guy who called the show a few weeks back. Well, him or Huey Calhoun.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on September 27, 2012, 10:46:43 AM
			

			

				Your Google must be cursed. I get a bunch of Best Show-related results when I Google "big huckadoo."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 27, 2012, 11:00:58 AM
			

			

				Oh no, I meant there were several show-related results and a mere one that was not.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on September 27, 2012, 11:51:56 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on September 26, 2012, 05:58:10 PM
If I found out that Zach was self-aware and was just doing a gimmick it would ruin it for me entirely, so Mike, if that's the case, please don't tell

My suspicion is he is self-aware enough to know he gets bad accompaniment when he drones on and on...and on. If he is, that makes him really sad- too sad to laugh at really.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on September 27, 2012, 12:13:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on September 27, 2012, 11:51:56 AM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on September 26, 2012, 05:58:10 PM
If I found out that Zach was self-aware and was just doing a gimmick it would ruin it for me entirely, so Mike, if that's the case, please don't tell

he gets bad accompaniment 

I like the direction, here - what if we tweak it to Bad Accompanied?


"He got Bad Accompanied right off the show."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on September 27, 2012, 07:03:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on September 27, 2012, 12:13:45 PM

"He got Bad Accompanied right off the show."
Lawrence Welk!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: vert on September 28, 2012, 02:56:39 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Sashamak on September 26, 2012, 12:01:55 PM
"You know what he is addicted to?"
"What?"
"Punk"

+1  ;D that was redonk

also, since people are tossing out old "best moments", here is one from a few weeks back  that has been cracking me up:

"Bad Company is a terrible nickname. I don't care how tough you are."

-Tom re "Thats why they call me bad company, and I can't deny"


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Barry in Ireland on September 28, 2012, 07:07:24 AM
			

			

				"So it turns out, Kiss is a band."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: wood and iron on September 28, 2012, 09:12:43 AM
			

			

				I'm really glad someone asked David Rees about the yellow of a pencil. That was my question while listening.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jetouellet on September 28, 2012, 01:35:56 PM
			

			

				I think we should get Zach and Spike on at the same time in a contest to see who runs out of things to say first. The one who loses is banned from the show forever, the one who wins is also banned from the show forever. Hopefully, it won't matter for either of them as they will have probably exhausted everything they will ever say and will have no reason to call in anymore
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kevin from Pittsburgh on September 29, 2012, 03:17:09 PM
			

			

				Is it only me, or is anyone else holding off on listening to the episode with Stephen in Chicago and Mr. Albini?  My life's been in a bit of transition lately, and I was hoping to save it for the perfect time.  It sounds like from everyone's reaction it was a classic.

Just the way Tom says 'your boss, Steve Albini' in older episodes is priceless.  Stephen, you are truly a treasure of the show!

And yeah, Zach sucks!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 29, 2012, 03:45:46 PM
			

			

				I don't know whether it was a Best Moment, but this was certainly the first time I've heard Ray Manzarek's name misremembered as "Keyboards McGee."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on September 29, 2012, 09:23:09 PM
			

			

				Pencil talk was truly mind-blowing, and the fact that there are other people out there who are also totally into pencils. 

The off-the-cuff 'Keyboards McGee' made me spill my coffee. Also that Gary is known to squirrel away his 9 diet Red Bulls rider bonanza in his fridge for later use.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 30, 2012, 04:17:50 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: wood and iron on September 28, 2012, 09:12:43 AM
I'm really glad someone asked David Rees about the yellow of a pencil. That was my question while listening.

I like how people asked all the questions I had, so I didn't have to overcome my fear of calling in.

Generally I was very impressed with Rees, I found the whole thing very genuinely interesting although at first yeah of course I thought it was a joke. I've liked stuff he's done in the past, too, so I wondered what was going on with the artisanal pencil sharpening when I first heard about it.

On the other hand I bought my daughter a pack of mechanical pencils last week for school, so now I am filled with shame.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Guy Whitey Corngood on October 02, 2012, 09:50:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on September 26, 2012, 03:07:18 PM
Harry from Milburn (now South Orange as of this week's call, I guess?) always sounds so defeated and hangdog that I start out every call of his kind of bummed out, but he does frequently surprise me and contribute something really funny.  Asking if Rees was smirking was so great.

Harry here -- Holy moly I am kind of taken aback/flattered someone actually spotted me! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 03, 2012, 12:19:16 AM
			

			

				Some truly bad calls tonight but some fine Bad Companying.

Nice to hear DC Pierson again.

How much do you think we'd have to give Chuck Woolery to get him to call the show?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gregory on October 03, 2012, 01:19:01 AM
			

			

				Dave Hester at a Coachwhips show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Ojingeo on October 03, 2012, 04:04:28 AM
			

			

				Great show. 

Highs: The whole of my favorite JW calls in a long time. I always love the political calls. Dungarees. Rat mode. 

Also: Revolution in the streets!

Lows: Several, that only make the highlights all the brighter.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Wes on October 03, 2012, 09:23:27 AM
			

			

				Last night's episode was one of those great ones that just kept getting better as it went on. Loved the Little Steven/Rascals kickstarter discussion at the end and could have listened to another half hour on that alone. Further proof that Tom is the best there is at what he does, if anybody needed it.

So, so many highlights in the call, particularly in the back and forth about the "Uptown Vote", and maybe the the most horrifying call ending yet. My favorite part, though, was probably the brief time spent on RoadSplatter '74. Something about the Osmonds recording the thing with only the best of intentions and then being mad when they found out people were listening to it for different reasons just destroyed me. I hope we hear more about that in the future.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on October 03, 2012, 10:14:59 AM
			

			

				A really fantastic show last night.

-The Steve Perry stuff, The instant Bad Company, Sons of Anarchy radio, and AP Mike's one man show were other highlights


-The lowlights were the Mike Love supporters sabotaging the topic. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Conan The Pescatarian on October 03, 2012, 10:57:22 AM
			

			

				I thought the show was solid.  

-The Crotchless Panties caller was a good Bad Company.

-The Chuck Woolery segment ran a little long.  Ever since someone played an episode of Adam Carolla's podcast for my wife, she gets twitchy about comedians going on extended rants about minor subjects.  After the 4th or 5th time Tom speculated that Chuck would gladly shill for the left if MSNBC cut him a check, she asked me to put on headphones.  

-Ron Perelman/Clay Morrow voice was great, as was the Little Steven Kickstarter bit.

-Also loved Tom's refusal to bend on Mike Love.  [Toilet-Mouth Expletive] Mike Love!

-Missed Gary. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: emthelee on October 03, 2012, 11:06:32 AM
			

			

				The story about Zack de la Rocha getting attacked by the bee --- I laughed out loud for about 5 minutes straight (alone) at Tom's impression of Zack's reaction to the bee: "Kuh-wit it now!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spike on October 03, 2012, 12:23:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kevin from Pittsburgh on September 29, 2012, 03:17:09 PM
Is it only me, or is anyone else holding off on listening to the episode with Stephen in Chicago and Mr. Albini?  My life's been in a bit of transition lately, and I was hoping to save it for the perfect time.  It sounds like from everyone's reaction it was a classic.

Just the way Tom says 'your boss, Steve Albini' in older episodes is priceless.  Stephen, you are truly a treasure of the show!

And yeah, Zach sucks!


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on October 03, 2012, 12:38:04 PM
			

			

				I think you quoted the wrong post, Pet.

Also, "John Wesley Shipp 2016" is a reference to his promise to commit suicide on Halloween that year, right?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: little mickey on October 03, 2012, 01:33:50 PM
			

			

				Romney - the original hipster
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: vert on October 03, 2012, 03:17:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Conan The Pescatarian on October 03, 2012, 10:57:22 AM

-Missed Gary.

Gary was present, Robert Forster was playing the part. "Hey Im a squirrel, give me some nuts"   ;D


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: LeesterTrunk on October 03, 2012, 04:05:47 PM
			

			

				I laughed pretty hard at the George Noorey suggestion.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kevin from Pittsburgh on October 03, 2012, 04:13:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormod on October 03, 2012, 12:38:04 PM
I think you quoted the wrong post, Pet.

Also, "John Wesley Shipp 2016" is a reference to his promise to commit suicide on Halloween that year, right?

That's all right.  I'll take a misquoted post from Spike any time  :)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jetouellet on October 03, 2012, 09:36:32 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Spike on October 03, 2012, 12:23:54 PM
Quote from: Kevin from Pittsburgh on September 29, 2012, 03:17:09 PM
Is it only me, or is anyone else holding off on listening to the episode with Stephen in Chicago and Mr. Albini?  My life's been in a bit of transition lately, and I was hoping to save it for the perfect time.  It sounds like from everyone's reaction it was a classic.

Just the way Tom says 'your boss, Steve Albini' in older episodes is priceless.  Stephen, you are truly a treasure of the show!

And yeah, Zach sucks!

Won't happen, Pet.

Alright, more reasonably and seriously, how about a political debate between you and Zach? I mean, all we know is you're a Democrat and he wants anarchy, but we don't know exactly what all that entails. I genuinely think this would be fascinating.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 03, 2012, 10:21:07 PM
			

			

				I don't think Zach knows what his own political inclinations entail, beyond bequeathing to all citizens the all-important right to grow weed on their lawns.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on October 03, 2012, 11:48:30 PM
			

			

				Zach can't put two sentences together. In theory it would be amazing, in actuality, a total nightmare.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on October 04, 2012, 12:44:20 AM
			

			

				I love teasing Spike as much as the next guy, but everyone in this thread needs to stop acting like Z*** from M** H***** has ever brought it an eighth as hard as a good Spike call.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spike on October 04, 2012, 06:30:04 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jetouellet on September 28, 2012, 01:35:56 PM
I think we should get Zach and Spike on at the same time in a contest to see who runs out of things to say first. The one who loses is banned from the show forever, the one who wins is also banned from the show forever. Hopefully, it won't matter for either of them as they will have probably exhausted everything they will ever say and will have no reason to call in anymore

WON'T HAPPEN, PETS!!!! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spike on October 04, 2012, 06:31:56 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormod on October 03, 2012, 12:38:04 PM
I think you quoted the wrong post, Pet.

Also, "John Wesley Shipp 2016" is a reference to his promise to commit suicide on Halloween that year, right?

No pet, he's taking over Barack's job in 2017. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on October 04, 2012, 10:23:16 AM
			

			

				Tom doing his Little Steven impression, which was oddly just Vance's voice...

"Can you pass the French dressing?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: upgrayedd on October 04, 2012, 11:13:40 AM
			

			

				Going back to last week's show, I am still cracking up over "Here's your presentation." "BOOM. I'm in heaven," and "Mike, you live that Pogues Christmas song."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 04, 2012, 12:16:35 PM
			

			

				Actually, for Zach anarchism might be more than a matter of every-man-his-own-weed-farmer. I have a queasy feeling that, on some inchoate level, he believes that when the end of private ownership produces unalienated conditions of labor, every person will self-realize their potential through creative work.  In other words: a million bands as good as Mit Hamine.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 04, 2012, 03:44:38 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 04, 2012, 12:16:35 PM
I have a queasy feeling that, on some inchoate level, he believes that when the end of private ownership produces unalienated conditions of labor, every person will self-realize their potential through creative work.  In other words: a million bands as good as Mit Hamine.

I think that thought just made me a totalitarian. Thanks.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 04, 2012, 03:48:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 04, 2012, 03:44:38 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 04, 2012, 12:16:35 PM
I have a queasy feeling that, on some inchoate level, he believes that when the end of private ownership produces unalienated conditions of labor, every person will self-realize their potential through creative work.  In other words: a million bands as good as Mit Hamine.

I think that thought just made me a totalitarian. Thanks.
I thought of Pol Pot.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on October 04, 2012, 03:53:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on October 04, 2012, 03:48:01 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 04, 2012, 03:44:38 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 04, 2012, 12:16:35 PM
I have a queasy feeling that, on some inchoate level, he believes that when the end of private ownership produces unalienated conditions of labor, every person will self-realize their potential through creative work.  In other words: a million bands as good as Mit Hamine.

I think that thought just made me a totalitarian. Thanks.
I thought of Pol Pot.

Trickster.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 04, 2012, 04:37:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 04, 2012, 12:16:35 PM
Actually, for Zach anarchism might be more than a matter of every-man-his-own-weed-farmer. I have a queasy feeling that, on some inchoate level, he believes that when the end of private ownership produces unalienated conditions of labor, every person will self-realize their potential through creative work.  In other words: a million bands as good as Mit Hamine.

What a beautiful world it will be. What a glorious time to be free.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 04, 2012, 05:14:08 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormod on October 04, 2012, 03:53:34 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 04, 2012, 03:48:01 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 04, 2012, 03:44:38 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 04, 2012, 12:16:35 PM
I have a queasy feeling that, on some inchoate level, he believes that when the end of private ownership produces unalienated conditions of labor, every person will self-realize their potential through creative work.  In other words: a million bands as good as Mit Hamine.

I think that thought just made me a totalitarian. Thanks.
I thought of Pol Pot.

Trickster.
Perhaps.

Still, I wonder what Mit would do to people who are not interested in his agenda.

Know what Imean?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: thom on October 04, 2012, 07:22:15 PM
			

			

				The length of the Woolery monologue was necessary for the show's Best Moment: "Two and two."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kirk on October 04, 2012, 08:35:12 PM
			

			

				" Mike circa 2012 "  I just loved that line , as much as Tom makes fun of mike ,he brings out the best of  his funny side !! Long live AP Mike .
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 04, 2012, 09:05:46 PM
			

			

				Even though I have a tiny amount of grudging respect for that flaming dick Mike Love (at least pre-Pet Sounds), I am really laughing at this extended anti-Mike Love rant. Great use of Mike's gavel gift!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 04, 2012, 09:19:51 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on October 04, 2012, 05:14:08 PM
Quote from: Kormod on October 04, 2012, 03:53:34 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 04, 2012, 03:48:01 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 04, 2012, 03:44:38 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 04, 2012, 12:16:35 PM
I have a queasy feeling that, on some inchoate level, he believes that when the end of private ownership produces unalienated conditions of labor, every person will self-realize their potential through creative work.  In other words: a million bands as good as Mit Hamine.

I think that thought just made me a totalitarian. Thanks.
I thought of Pol Pot.

Trickster.
Perhaps.

Still, I wonder what Mit would do to people who are not interested in his agenda.

Know what Imean?

Mit who? Mit Imean?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Chrissy in MN on October 04, 2012, 09:56:16 PM
			

			

				Romney/Ryan - "Whateves"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on October 05, 2012, 01:08:54 AM
			

			

				Red Hot Chili Peppers - I Get Around [The Beach Boys Cover] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OiHYQqS-gs#)

Credit where credit is due- this actually is pretty good.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on October 05, 2012, 06:51:17 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 04, 2012, 09:19:51 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 04, 2012, 05:14:08 PM
Quote from: Kormod on October 04, 2012, 03:53:34 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 04, 2012, 03:48:01 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 04, 2012, 03:44:38 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 04, 2012, 12:16:35 PM
I have a queasy feeling that, on some inchoate level, he believes that when the end of private ownership produces unalienated conditions of labor, every person will self-realize their potential through creative work.  In other words: a million bands as good as Mit Hamine.

I think that thought just made me a totalitarian. Thanks.
I thought of Pol Pot.

Trickster.
Perhaps.

Still, I wonder what Mit would do to people who are not interested in his agenda.

Know what Imean?

Mit who? Mit Imean?

You could do a pretty sweet "Who's On First"-esque bit if the name of the band was "Hamine Mit." "Hamine Mit." "Yeah, yeah, I get it. You mean Mit. The name of the band is 'Mit.'" "No, no, Hamine Mit!" "Yeah, the band's called 'Mit'!" Etc.

You could sort of pull it off even with just "Mit Hamine" rather than the reversed name, but it'd be sort of clunky.

I apologize if someone's already pointed this out.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on October 05, 2012, 09:42:14 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on September 15, 2012, 12:47:51 AM
Vance's open letter to the guy from Slate magazine! So great!

Dave Weigel is a stealthy right-winger. He comes off like a rather witty and intelligent guy who knows and criticizes the right, but occasionally slips in admiration for his racist pal Steve Sailer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Sailer) or the late Andrew Breitbart.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on October 05, 2012, 10:20:26 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flood on October 05, 2012, 09:42:14 AM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on September 15, 2012, 12:47:51 AM
Vance's open letter to the guy from Slate magazine! So great!

Dave Weigel is a stealthy right-winger. He comes off like a rather witty and intelligent guy who knows and criticizes the right, but occasionally slips in admiration for his racist pal Steve Sailer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Sailer) or the late Andrew Breitbart.

It's nice to see a piece on prog but yeah, the guy says that Icarus was making innovative use of wax and feathers when any casual rock fan can tell you that it was Daedalus (Icarus' father) who built the contraption with which Icarus fell to his death. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on October 05, 2012, 11:58:08 AM
			

			

				I hope Tom using the gavel becomes a regular thing for a while.  It made me kind of giddy.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AspiringCanadian on October 05, 2012, 12:14:22 PM
			

			

				Nice work to whoever did this:  https://twitter.com/chuckwoolery/status/253928768127778818 (https://twitter.com/chuckwoolery/status/253928768127778818)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on October 05, 2012, 12:18:46 PM
			

			

				Those of us who are blocked by Chuck can't see what you posted.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 05, 2012, 01:05:27 PM
			

			

				For all of you out there #saveuschuckwoolery.com is my real site. #sharpling is hijacking the site with http://saveuschuckwoolery.org (http://saveuschuckwoolery.org) .like him fake. 
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				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 05, 2012, 02:24:17 PM
			

			

				The Bad Accompanied "Craig / Uncle Crizzle / Tavis Not So Smiley" is the former movie critic for the Raleigh News and Observer newspaper.  I liked some of his reviews, but you could tell even then that he, uh, really liked to talk.  A lot.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AspiringCanadian on October 05, 2012, 04:04:07 PM
			

			

				Is there anyway we could get Tom to do some 90s alternative remakes for the next pledge drive?  Of the top of my head, he's done Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, SPOONMAN, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam maybe? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on October 05, 2012, 04:23:03 PM
			

			

				Saved for posterity.  :D

(http://i.imgur.com/lwUbd.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on October 05, 2012, 05:02:46 PM
			

			

				The sound of Mitt in rat mode.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: arthur on October 05, 2012, 10:36:54 PM
			

			

				This week's Bad Company-ing might have been my favourite one yet. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on October 05, 2012, 11:35:49 PM
			

			

				Tom doing Rage always kills me.

"ka-WIT-IT NOW!!!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Defective on October 06, 2012, 03:11:12 PM
			

			

				The soothing sounds of "Outlaw Pete."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 06, 2012, 03:19:09 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Wes on October 03, 2012, 09:23:27 AM
So, so many highlights in the call, particularly in the back and forth about the "Uptown Vote", and maybe the the most horrifying call ending yet. My favorite part, though, was probably the brief time spent on RoadSplatter '74. Something about the Osmonds recording the thing with only the best of intentions and then being mad when they found out people were listening to it for different reasons just destroyed me. I hope we hear more about that in the future.

I was texting the highlights to a fellow listener:

- Romney, the Original Hipster
- Obama: Whateves
- The "Uptown Vote" where all the "cool MFs" are, the people who know "what it izz."
- The #4 celebrity endorsing Mitt Romney is Jack Blades of Night Ranger
- Out of nowhere, he says "What is Twitter?"
- Motley Crue: that's a movie, right?
- Mr. Romney's jeans.  He calls them Gene.  He's very proud of them.
- The kids say he wears mommy jeans, but Mr. Romney is a daddy.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Defective on October 06, 2012, 03:31:59 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on October 06, 2012, 03:19:09 PM
- Out of nowhere, he says "What is Twitter?"
Immediately followed by:
"It's like a social media site."
"What's that? (pause) Oh boy."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spike on October 07, 2012, 09:47:42 PM
			

			

				Chuck Woolery was the original host of 'WHEEL OF FORTUNE', when it premiered on NBC in 1974. The song was 'DEADMAN'S CURVE' (Jan & Dean, 1964).   
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 07, 2012, 11:08:42 PM
			

			

				
What song???

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on October 07, 2012, 11:15:52 PM
			

			

				
"Deadman's Curve," Pet.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: misskcat on October 08, 2012, 03:11:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on October 05, 2012, 02:24:17 PM
The Bad Accompanied "Craig / Uncle Crizzle / Tavis Not So Smiley" is the former movie critic for the Raleigh News and Observer newspaper.  I liked some of his reviews, but you could tell even then that he, uh, really liked to talk.  A lot.

I know that guy, and I'm kinda surprised the call didn't go worse. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on October 08, 2012, 03:20:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Spike on October 07, 2012, 09:47:42 PM
Chuck Woolery was the original host of 'WHEEL OF FORTUNE', when it premiered on NBC in 1974. The song was 'DEADMAN'S CURVE' (Jan & Dean, 1964).  

CHILDREN UNDER AGE 25 SHOULD NEVER BE SEEN NOR HEARD.

Spike,

Dean from Jan & Dean was 24 in 1964.

A phenomenon not limited to surf music; many of the Doo-wop singers you enjoy today were under 25 when they recorded their hits.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 08, 2012, 03:23:50 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on October 08, 2012, 03:20:54 PM
Quote from: Spike on October 07, 2012, 09:47:42 PM
Chuck Woolery was the original host of 'WHEEL OF FORTUNE', when it premiered on NBC in 1974. The song was 'DEADMAN'S CURVE' (Jan & Dean, 1964).  

CHILDREN UNDER AGE 25 SHOULD NEVER BE SEEN NOR HEARD.

Spike,

Dean from Jan & Dean was 24 in 1964.

A phenomenon not limited to surf music; many of the Doo-wop singers you enjoy today were under 25 when they recorded their hits.

A very good point.  Frankie Lymon was 14 when he had his biggest hit, and washed up by 19.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spike on October 08, 2012, 06:44:00 PM
			

			

				Be Once and Jay-D.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 08, 2012, 06:57:05 PM
			

			

				31 and 42 respectively.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: upgrayedd on October 08, 2012, 09:59:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: misskcat on October 08, 2012, 03:11:35 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 05, 2012, 02:24:17 PM
The Bad Accompanied "Craig / Uncle Crizzle / Tavis Not So Smiley" is the former movie critic for the Raleigh News and Observer newspaper.  I liked some of his reviews, but you could tell even then that he, uh, really liked to talk.  A lot.

I know that guy, and I'm kinda surprised the call didn't go worse.

I used to edit him before he went up to NC. He's a brilliant guy, but there were times I would have liked to BC him too. As I am sure he would have me as well...

As for the song...I think Mr Dublin was trying to come up with Bloodrock's "DOA."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 08, 2012, 10:51:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: upgrayedd on October 08, 2012, 09:59:17 PM
Quote from: misskcat on October 08, 2012, 03:11:35 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 05, 2012, 02:24:17 PM
The Bad Accompanied "Craig / Uncle Crizzle / Tavis Not So Smiley" is the former movie critic for the Raleigh News and Observer newspaper.  I liked some of his reviews, but you could tell even then that he, uh, really liked to talk.  A lot.

I know that guy, and I'm kinda surprised the call didn't go worse.

I used to edit him before he went up to NC. He's a brilliant guy, but there were times I would have liked to BC him too. As I am sure he would have me as well...

As for the song...I think Mr Dublin was trying to come up with Bloodrock's "DOA."

Right!  I thought of it right away and forgot that they never got back around to it.

That is a really terrible song.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 09, 2012, 10:17:52 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 08, 2012, 06:57:05 PM
31 and 42 respectively.

Jay-Dee passed on in 2006. Unless Spike meant somebody else. RIP.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 09, 2012, 11:41:00 AM
			

			

				I'm pretty sure Jay-Dee must be his Mad Magazine name for Jay-Z.  J. D., Juvenile Delinquent, get it?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: upgrayedd on October 09, 2012, 12:02:03 PM
			

			

				 
Quote
Right!  I thought of it right away and forgot that they never got back around to it.

That is a really terrible song. 

Yes, but it's so terrible it possesses a certain, seldom-reached rock grandeur, kinda like Hocus Pocus's "Focus."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on October 09, 2012, 03:17:37 PM
			

			

				Catching up with last week's episode now. Tom putting Bad Company the second Zach called in. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on October 10, 2012, 10:18:25 AM
			

			

				Arguably the best Best Show of the year from ice cream music all the way to Tuesday becoming Wednesday.

- Evidently a lot of people took it really personally and negatively but Tom Bad Companying Ted Leo was the defined highlight
- Taylor from Denver's first date karaoke
- Tom singing BNL and Danne singing Stevie Wonder
- The hope that Spike's endorsement of Judge John Hodgman will make it on that podcast next week
- A.C. Newman working blue all night, esp. it leading to placenta
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on October 10, 2012, 11:33:49 AM
			

			

				The Ted Leo Bad Company was hilarious. I didn't read it as ill will at all. 

-All Dressed talk. It weirds me out as a Canadian (who has probably taken all dressed for granted) hear Americans talk about it as this foreign object. 

-Five Easy Pieces/Fall Downing 2013. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: SJPete on October 10, 2012, 03:31:29 PM
			

			

				Unfortunately, Jason Lytle (Grandaddy) is ahead of Tom and the gang with the "weekend" themed songs:

Jason Lytle - "It's The Weekend" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNx2SKPQwXU#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigoteetoe on October 10, 2012, 04:11:28 PM
			

			

				"we all take our karaoke lumps", a tossed-off aside, but so true.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on October 10, 2012, 04:43:59 PM
			

			

				Awesome show. Loved A.C. Newman dangerously walking the line of AP Mike territory with all the blue talk. Julie K always burns the house down, so many highlights. 

Taylor's call was my favourite moment. Was that her first call? Amazing disclosure. Her karaoke nightmare will probably be Judd Apatow's entire next movie.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on October 10, 2012, 05:28:41 PM
			

			

				I just remembered the thing about the last five episodes of Breaking Bad being the first five episodes of Malcolm in the Middle. It seemed like pretty well worn territory at first but I can't stop laughing at the implication that Vince Gilligan is so dedicated to the bit that he runs with it for FIVE episodes when a lesser person would have ran with it for just the finale. A subtle indication of the way Tom's mind values dedication to a gag, which is why we love him.
			

			

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				Post by: Flood on October 10, 2012, 09:01:00 PM
			

			

				I really want to see Twelve Angry Danzas.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: vert on October 11, 2012, 01:25:23 AM
			

			

				A great show through and through, but Tom pulling a Clint Eastwood at the LA podcast convention takes the cake for me  ;D
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Barry in Ireland on October 11, 2012, 08:33:07 AM
			

			

				It really was a Best Show for the ages. The helpless laughter that followed the announcement that Mike once performed "Streets of Philadelphia" at karaoke cracked my ess-hit right up. As did the the pitch for "12 Angry Danzas."

HOWEVER, I will defend that Danza-version of "12 Angry Men" until the day I die. I caught it on tv a month or so ago, and ended up watching the whole thing. Jack Lemmon! George C. Scott! James Gandolfini! Edward James Olmos! Directed by William Friedkin! It does get pretty stagy at times, but man alive. Compelling like an M-F.
			

			

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				Post by: Crusherkc on October 11, 2012, 10:21:35 AM
			

			

				SY-NER-GEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on October 11, 2012, 02:00:21 PM
			

			

				Is there really a karaoke place with John Lennon's "Mother" in their system?  I have a hard time believing it, but the mental image of AP Mike getting up there and singing that song for karaoke makes me want to believe that it's true.

Spike's ringing endorsement of Hodgman's podcast was also a highlight
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on October 11, 2012, 04:51:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: roman on October 11, 2012, 02:00:21 PM
Is there really a karaoke place with John Lennon's "Mother" in their system?  I have a hard time believing it, but the mental image of AP Mike getting up there and singing that song for karaoke makes me want to believe that it's true.


It's true. I think it's based on the Shelby Lynne version, though. Are you familiar with it? It's a killer! Even more so when you know that her father killed her mother and then committed suicide. I saw her do it live once. Unbelievable. I could never top her version.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on October 11, 2012, 06:49:14 PM
			

			

				I would watch a "The Voice" -esque show where Tom and a rotating cast of celebrity judges coached people on their karaoke skills and song choices.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dennis on October 12, 2012, 05:13:16 AM
			

			

				This show was an all-time classic, and maybe the best of its era.  If I were into the Grateful Dead, I would compare it to 1990-09-20, but Bryce would be the only one who would get what I meant.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on October 12, 2012, 07:33:44 AM
			

			

				http://www.rappcats.com/hotshit/madlib-mixtape-for-carhartt-radio/ (http://www.rappcats.com/hotshit/madlib-mixtape-for-carhartt-radio/)

3:40, biatch. (39:25, too).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on October 12, 2012, 08:20:23 AM
			

			

				Re "dregs" - my political views often differ from those of my friends and entertainment faves, but I have no patience for anyone, Dem or Repub, Green or Libertarian, who gets belligerent or smirky about it.  I always suggest the tests of "How would I feel if this were on the front page of the NY Times?" or "Would I say this to Tom's/anyone's face if I ran into him on the street?"  Do this every time you're ready to hit "send," and you'll very rarely need to come crawling back on the Internet.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on October 12, 2012, 08:20:55 AM
			

			

				(This post is just so I can reach a solid 100.)
			

			

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				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 12, 2012, 09:28:57 AM
			

			

				I'm finally getting a chance to listen. I'm at the beginning but I just wanted to say 'D'yer Maker' is pronounced 'Jermaker'. I heard an interview w/ Robert Plant where he explained that since the song has a reggae feel the title is a reference to the joke:

'My wife and I went on holiday to the Carribean.'

'Jamaica?'

'No, she wanted to go.'


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 12, 2012, 09:40:37 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 12, 2012, 09:28:57 AM
I'm finally getting a chance to listen. I'm at the beginning but I just wanted to say 'D'yer Maker' is pronounced 'Jermaker'. I heard an interview w/ Robert Plant where he explained that since the song has a reggae feel the title is a reference to the joke:

'My wife and I went on holiday to the Carribean.'

'Jamaica?'

'No, she wanted to go.'

Very informative!  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on October 12, 2012, 09:42:58 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormod on October 12, 2012, 07:33:44 AM
http://www.rappcats.com/hotshit/madlib-mixtape-for-carhartt-radio/ (http://www.rappcats.com/hotshit/madlib-mixtape-for-carhartt-radio/)

3:40, biatch. (39:25, too).

Modulator conspiracy unveiled!!!!

seriously, that was so cool.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 12, 2012, 10:24:41 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: mike a on October 12, 2012, 08:20:23 AM
Re "dregs" - my political views often differ from those of my friends and entertainment faves, but I have no patience for anyone, Dem or Repub, Green or Libertarian, who gets belligerent or smirky about it.  I always suggest the tests of "How would I feel if this were on the front page of the NY Times?" or "Would I say this to Tom's/anyone's face if I ran into him on the street?"  Do this every time you're ready to hit "send," and you'll very rarely need to come crawling back on the Internet.

This.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: schep22 on October 12, 2012, 10:51:53 AM
			

			

				"Mayor Danza is my father's name."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on October 12, 2012, 11:09:53 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on October 12, 2012, 09:42:58 AM
Quote from: Kormod on October 12, 2012, 07:33:44 AM
http://www.rappcats.com/hotshit/madlib-mixtape-for-carhartt-radio/ (http://www.rappcats.com/hotshit/madlib-mixtape-for-carhartt-radio/)
3:40, biatch. (39:25, too).

Modulator conspiracy unveiled!!!!
seriously, that was so cool.

If the rumor of Tom using a modulator is real, does that mean Newbridge is real?  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on October 12, 2012, 12:55:41 PM
			

			

				Tom's shows with guests have been ridiculously amazing lately. Kurt B. and Julie and David Rees and AC have been ridiculously entertaining. 

I have never been more upset about not listening live and calling in that this week's karaoke topic. I feel like I could have really added to the karaoke tips, as made clear by my past appearance on the show. Karaoke is one of the greatest of art forms and I pride myself on my abilities.

Here are some of my tips now!

1) I am best known for my crowd-work and crowd-baiting during my karaoke work. But like Tom said, I suggest that people stay away from doing this. This may sound hypocritical but as noted on my appearance, I am REALLY GOOD at riling up karaoke audiences with crowd work. I offer no modesty when saying this; I am possibly the best in the world at obnoxious karaoke prattling. I highly recommend people stay away from crowd-baiting unless specifically trained by myself.

2) My go-to karaoke standard is Under Pressure. Even though there are two vocal parts in this song, I just do them both. I chose Under Pressure for a few reasons. First, Queen is one of the greatest bands of all-time and Freddie Mercury is the best rock singer of all-time. I freely admit that I am a terrible singer, to say the least. But I bring it w/ Under Pressure because I make it my own version, which is what all karaoke artists (not hobbyists) realize. 

I start Under Pressure with my back to the audience BLIND from the lyrics for the "buh da day" part. Then, when the PRESSURE kicks in, I do a spinning jump-kick and start the song. I then hold the mic out for the audience to join in during the "LET ME OUT!" part. The last time I did karaoke, I did a knee slide when Freddie busts out there "GIVE OURSELVES ONE MORE CHAAANCE" part at the end and I still have the scar to prove it.

2) Use the space afforded by any chance to do wireless mic karaoke. Go into the crowd! That's what it's there for!

3) But be careful with a wireless mic and standing on furniture. While standing on a chair during "Born To Run." I whacked my head on a ceiling fan. No scars. 

4) In Philly, some friends of mine host Karaoke Obscura, which is an indie/punk themed karaoke night. I love this night when they do it since they play songs that you never see at karaoke. Most of the crowd do the genre's standards -- Summer Babe, Neutral Milk Hotel, Guided By Voices, etc. These are great if available.

However, unfortunately, there is a downside to indie/punk karaoke. The primary downside are sad-sack songs, particularly those by Elliot Smith. Apparently, Elliot Smith songs are easy to translate from album to karaoke, according to my friends. But there's nothing worse than an Elliot Smith song in general, let alone with some sad boy mumbling through these songs.

In addition, there's always a gaggle of girls who are doing this ironically, of course, and think it's SO funny that you can do indie karaoke! Always a drag. 

My go-to song at this night is "California Uberalles" by The Dead Kennedys. It's short, angry and I also usually change the lyrics to make fun of Drexel University's Library Science program, since 75% of the people i know (including my wife) have a degree from there. 

SO mad I missed this show. This was truly a classic!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Austin From Chicago on October 12, 2012, 10:23:46 PM
			

			

				



Quote from: MattInOklahoma on October 12, 2012, 05:13:16 AM
This show was an all-time classic, and maybe the best of its era.  If I were into the Grateful Dead, I would compare it to 1990-09-20, but Bryce would be the only one who would get what I meant.


One of the best "Dark Star"s of the post-retirement era, and a post-Drumz two-part "Dark Star" (sandwiching a "Playin' in the Band") to boot. From that era, only 10-26-89 matches it for spaciness.

Likewise, this week's Best Show featured one of the best "Unfair Record Review"-type song deconstructions in Tom's takedown of Live's "Lightning Crashes." 

I hate that I know so much about the stuff the Best Show hates. 

I also wanted to say that I listen to the podcast on Friday mornings and afternoons during my commute to work. It's been a few months since I've had to pull my car over because I was laughing so hard at TBSOWFMU, but this week's discussion of Mike doing karaoke and Julie Klausner's reaction to it had me putting my hazard lights on.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on October 12, 2012, 11:18:09 PM
			

			

				Karoke song: "Life on Mars?" Mickey Mouse has grown up a cow? Can't think of a funner song to sing in front of people. There's lemons on sale again.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: upgrayedd on October 13, 2012, 01:31:08 AM
			

			

				"It Takes Two" is my karaoke stand-by. "I wanna rock right now..." 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bachwards on October 13, 2012, 03:02:01 AM
			

			

				I just caught pottymouth Carl Newman letting out an "Oh shit" in response to one of the good parts of "Lightning Crashes."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 13, 2012, 07:55:00 PM
			

			

				My standby is 'Staying Alive'. My biggest flame-out was 'Bennie and the Jets'.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on October 13, 2012, 11:58:06 PM
			

			

				Julie wins the night with, "I want you to heckle at The Moth." I couldn't stop laughing at that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Austin From Chicago on October 14, 2012, 07:05:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 13, 2012, 07:55:00 PM
My standby is 'Staying Alive'. My biggest flame-out was 'Bennie and the Jets'.

My karaoke standby is Motorhead's "Ace of Spades." I flamed out hard the night I tried to do "Elvis Costello's "Everyday I Write the Book." That was the night I realized that for a terrible singer, Costello's not bad.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Chrissy in MN on October 15, 2012, 06:17:16 PM
			

			

				Tom's the Cornel West of karaoke.
			

			

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				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on October 17, 2012, 12:39:00 AM
			

			

				Just the suggestion of hip-hop style "skits" for a Bon Iver album.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: projektidiot on October 17, 2012, 03:28:18 AM
			

			

				I feel like I missed something as I'm listening to last week's show. Who was this Gramps Tom keeps referring to?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 17, 2012, 05:14:35 AM
			

			

				That would be Mac of the Antique Phonograph Music Hour which precedes TBS.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: vicd on October 17, 2012, 09:56:57 AM
			

			

				Zack from Richmond saying "Guantanamo Bay" as Bad Company swells.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on October 17, 2012, 10:04:46 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: projektidiot on October 17, 2012, 03:28:18 AM
I feel like I missed something as I'm listening to last week's show. Who was this Gramps Tom keeps referring to?

Gramps was a Garrison Keillor-esque character Tom did at the beginning of the show last week. He promised to play three hours of ice cream truck music.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Christina on October 17, 2012, 10:19:57 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Austin From Chicago on October 14, 2012, 07:05:54 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 13, 2012, 07:55:00 PM
My standby is 'Staying Alive'. My biggest flame-out was 'Bennie and the Jets'.

My karaoke standby is Motorhead's "Ace of Spades." I flamed out hard the night I tried to do "Elvis Costello's "Everyday I Write the Book." That was the night I realized that for a terrible singer, Costello's not bad.

My karaoke standbys are: "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting" and "If I Could Turn Back Time". Flameout: One time, I tried to do the Scissor Sisters version of "Comfortably Numb" which did not work - in part because the person who was singing with me decided in the middle of the goddamn song that it wasn't working and sat back down, leaving me hanging. Unbelievable.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on October 17, 2012, 10:24:30 AM
			

			

				"Thumbs down, Shandling. You're a rat. A rat for life."

"Look, man. I'm further to the left than you'll ever be. I'm ready to torch the system. Torch it. ... If I had my own druthers, me and AP Mike would be riding a scooter around with Molotov cocktails, throwin' 'em at Wall Street."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Wes on October 17, 2012, 10:41:39 AM
			

			

				Best:
-Tom offering to hire himself out to write skits for hip hop albums
-A bidding war among every record label in the US to release the "LA Podcast"/"Podcast Hero" double a-side
-Tom being able to instantly name Marvel Premiere 15  as the debut of Iron Fist with zero time to prepare

Worst:
-The fact that we only got about two minutes of Tom's a capella renditions of the Zeppelin catalog instead of a solid hour, which I would have listened to with no hesitation.

Undecided:
-"...a sexy AP Mike costume?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Ribot4President on October 17, 2012, 01:24:27 PM
			

			

				"Which candidate will imprison you indefinitely?  Because they get my vote."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 17, 2012, 03:26:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Wes on October 17, 2012, 10:41:39 AM

Undecided:
-"...a sexy AP Mike costume?"

BEST!!

When that guy called and started asking Tom if he thought sexy Halloween costumes were "over", I was thinking "hang up on this dummy" ... but as soon as he said "sexy Mike costume", I totally reversed my opinion. 

Also great: The Bad Companying of the guy who was unfathomably enthusiastic about discussing the two House Party Soundtrack albums (and their relative Billboard chart positions). 

And Gary's blue-ribbon investigatory panel ("We're gonna get to the bottom of this!!") 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on October 17, 2012, 03:33:43 PM
			

			

				This is a hard one this week- the notion of a re-formed Zeppelin teasing the audience with 'Stairway' before cutting into their cover of A-Ha's 'Take on Me', DMZ's dog turning on Suicide's 'Frankie Teardrops' before killing his tied-up master, or Zilch getting BC'd again (who is now calling into the show to be hung up on and made fun of. What price, attention?)

MITT 2112!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: acslater on October 17, 2012, 05:06:45 PM
			

			

				Tom missed a serial killer that went to Rutgers, but like most of the list of Rutgers alumni he listed he is pretty unremarkable: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Snelgrove (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Snelgrove)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: betheboy on October 17, 2012, 06:01:47 PM
			

			

				Jason from Huntsville and Tom's reboot of the Dukes of Hazzard reminded me that the the wife of James Best, the actor who played Roscoe P. Coltrane, once tried to big time me.  I used to have a job handling what were called executive escalations; basically if you had a problem with the company and said you wanted to talk to the CEO, I called you on their behalf. One of those calls was to Mrs. Best who was demanding that we provide service for them free of charge because Mr. Best was on The Dukes of Hazzard. She actually said: "Do You Know Who I Am?" 

I didn't waive their fees but I did give them a discount because I'm not a monster. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 17, 2012, 06:29:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Be The Boy on October 17, 2012, 06:01:47 PM
Jason from Huntsville and Tom's reboot of the Dukes of Hazzard reminded me that the the wife of James Best, the actor who played Roscoe P. Coltrane, once tried to big time me.  I used to have a job handling what were called executive escalations; basically if you had a problem with the company and said you wanted to talk to the CEO, I called you on their behalf. One of those calls was to Mrs. Best who was demanding that we provide service for them free of charge because Mr. Best was on The Dukes of Hazzard. She actually said: "Do You Know Who I Am?" 

I didn't waive their fees but I did give them a discount because I'm not a monster.


I can't recreate Roscoe's signature utterance.  "Djuh djuh djuh djuh"?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on October 17, 2012, 06:54:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on October 17, 2012, 06:29:47 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on October 17, 2012, 06:01:47 PM
Jason from Huntsville and Tom's reboot of the Dukes of Hazzard reminded me that the the wife of James Best, the actor who played Roscoe P. Coltrane, once tried to big time me.  I used to have a job handling what were called executive escalations; basically if you had a problem with the company and said you wanted to talk to the CEO, I called you on their behalf. One of those calls was to Mrs. Best who was demanding that we provide service for them free of charge because Mr. Best was on The Dukes of Hazzard. She actually said: "Do You Know Who I Am?" 

I didn't waive their fees but I did give them a discount because I'm not a monster.


I can't recreate Roscoe's signature utterance.  "Djuh djuh djuh djuh"?

I always think it's more of a "n'yuck" but if you listen to Roscoe's song it sounds a bit more like "weeeooo chit chit". 

I HIGHLY recommend this incredible novelty tune, "Go Flash Go" by Roscoe P. Coltrane. As I get older, this stuff is like heroin to me, when I listen to it's awfulness a warm calm flows through my body and for a few minutes I feel no pain. 

The Dukes of Hazzard OST - Flash (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-yY57hotLE#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 17, 2012, 08:27:26 PM
			

			

				The P. is for "poignant."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: SJPete on October 17, 2012, 09:16:21 PM
			

			

				I listened to the Suicide album at my desk in work today, which is in a brightly lit room in the back of a library, and I was still just as freaked out as someone walking on a dark college campus (maybe not as freaked as DMX getting attacked by dogs though).

I was hoping Spike would call in about the debate. Maybe next week?

It's always great when Tom insinuates racism, and Gramps was no exception this week: "Read between the lines: it's time to restore America. Let's get it back to the way it used to be." 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on October 17, 2012, 10:16:12 PM
			

			

				Terre T! 

I could listen to THREE HOURS of Tom singing Zeppelin riffs.

Sexy AP Mike costume might have been the funniest thing all night. Good job, caller.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 17, 2012, 10:48:40 PM
			

			

				(http://i.imgur.com/QBrsa.jpg) (http://imgur.com/QBrsa)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: vert on October 18, 2012, 03:41:03 AM
			

			

				DMXs last words as he is torn apart by vengeful abused dogs "not frankie teardrop, no!"  ;D


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on October 18, 2012, 04:41:01 PM
			

			

				(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc1op0nVGu1qc63l3o4_400.gif)

By senorcorazon.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormod on October 18, 2012, 04:46:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on October 17, 2012, 10:48:40 PM
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I'm horny already!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 18, 2012, 10:48:11 PM
			

			

				I've listened to this moment probably 100 times. Best Bad Companying yet.

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				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on October 19, 2012, 08:10:38 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on October 17, 2012, 06:29:47 PM

I can't recreate Roscoe's signature utterance.  "Djuh djuh djuh djuh"?


I always heard it as more of a "Kyoo kyoo kyoo!"

I mentioned this on the chat during the show, but James Best (aka Roscoe P. Coltrane) is a painter as you can see here: http://www.jamesbestart.com/ (http://www.jamesbestart.com/).  My daughter is obsessed with him (he has been in movies about horses) and I am planning on reaching out to him to commission him to do a painting of a horse for her.

But after Be The Boy's story, I may hold off.  Don't wanna deal with big shots.
			

			

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				Post by: Crusherkc on October 19, 2012, 09:06:33 AM
			

			

				The only other time I've heard mention of James Best besides his playing Roscoe P. Coltrane is that he was Quentin Tarantino's acting teacher.  Surprised he hasn't thrown his old mentor a bone by putting him in one of his productions.
			

			

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				Post by: buffcoat on October 19, 2012, 09:31:57 AM
			

			

				He was in a couple of Twilight Zones.

Those dogs are upsetting on at least two levels.
			

			

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				Post by: Greggulator on October 19, 2012, 11:56:02 AM
			

			

				Finally listening to the show. The Zach call followed by this discussion of House Party is a true Two For Tuesday.

The KPAX Halloween costume is hilarious.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 19, 2012, 02:31:49 PM
			

			

				Clearly I enjoy the Best Show, and I don't think I've been stingy with my praise over the years.

The Frankie Teardrop talk, though, deserves to be singled out as something special.  

It's easy to pile on the podcast scene as just another version of the Morning Zoo, but how many comedians in the world could a) put together *any* bit about Suicide's first album and how scary it is b) start that bit in an unheard interview with a college student, c) carry that bit over into the main show and d) have it actually be understandable, much less hilarious?  And twelve years into a run on the same program?


			

			

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				Post by: Boogdish on October 19, 2012, 02:37:11 PM
			

			

				the tag line for the Algonquin Round Table reboot should be "It's Hip To Be Round!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on October 19, 2012, 09:29:45 PM
			

			

				now you're messin with a    Son Of A     BITCH
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: QuizGuy66 on October 19, 2012, 10:25:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nowah on October 10, 2012, 10:18:25 AM
Arguably the best Best Show of the year from ice cream music all the way to Tuesday becoming Wednesday.

- Evidently a lot of people took it really personally and negatively but Tom Bad Companying Ted Leo was the defined highlight
- Taylor from Denver's first date karaoke
- Tom singing BNL and Danne singing Stevie Wonder
- The hope that Spike's endorsement of Judge John Hodgman will make it on that podcast next week
- A.C. Newman working blue all night, esp. it leading to placenta

This has probably made my year :)  Thank you :)
-QG
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 21, 2012, 04:17:55 PM
			

			

				The Gene Shalit sex tape (2 weeks ago).

DMX being killed by his dog while 'Frankie Teardrop' plays (Tom's DMX impression in general - like an only very slightly more articulate and self-aware Cookie Monster).

Mike's review of Neil Young's book.

Worst is Zach's ongoing calls with a low point this week being his going ahead and saying he's mainly just trying to hijack The Best Show audience to get his message out there.

I kind of liked the House Party/House Party II talk. It's funny when things get into that level of specifics ('The second album made it to 55 on the top 200') about things that trivial. Easy to imagine the guy going on the House Party forums to vent after being Bad Company'd.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 22, 2012, 10:09:59 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 21, 2012, 04:17:55 PM

Worst is Zach's ongoing calls with a low point this week being his going ahead and saying he's mainly just trying to hijack The Best Show audience to get his message out there.



I agree with everything you said except the word "message," which I would replace with "'message'."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: VealCutlet on October 24, 2012, 11:10:22 AM
			

			

				Last night's show with Chris Elliott and Adam Resnick was one of my favorite Best Shows ever.  It was almost like a DVD commentary track for Cabin Boy and Get a Life.   Also, I also found out that this exists!

Orson Welles MOBY DICK SECONDO CIAK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSJFoFpK0W8#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 24, 2012, 02:16:44 PM
			

			

				Welles wanted bad to make Moby-Dick as a film but had to settle for a small part in John Huston's crappy version.  Huston should have played Ahab and let Welles direct.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on October 24, 2012, 03:26:55 PM
			

			

				The show was so great this week. Some of my favorite moments were:

Tom on Robert Klein hosting the Andy Kaufman tribute, "He would want my leg to not stop."

Chris on the Friedmans, "That whole family, salt of the Earth."

Chris looking back on that FOX promo guy being promoted to executive, "I shouldn't have made those fart noises." Pretty much all the stories Chris Elliot told were amazing.


			

			

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				Post by: Gregory on October 24, 2012, 10:55:16 PM
			

			

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				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on October 25, 2012, 06:44:13 PM
			

			

				I love that Tom brought up Moving Violations.  I've seen it about a half dozen times in my life and I cannot explain why.  It's not good, and it's kind of sad to watch John Murray try so hard to be Bill, but for whatever reason whenever HBO would run it, I would be compelled beyond all reason to sit there and watch ALL of it.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 25, 2012, 06:48:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on October 25, 2012, 06:44:13 PM
I love that Tom brought up Moving Violations.  I've seen it about a half dozen times in my life and I cannot explain why.  It's not good, and it's kind of sad to watch John Murray try so hard to be Bill, but for whatever reason whenever HBO would run it, I would be compelled beyond all reason to sit there and watch ALL of it.


I saw it so many times I can remember how the theme song goes.

Moving violation -lations -lations -lations
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Christina on October 25, 2012, 07:11:50 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on October 25, 2012, 06:48:48 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on October 25, 2012, 06:44:13 PM
I love that Tom brought up Moving Violations.  I've seen it about a half dozen times in my life and I cannot explain why.  It's not good, and it's kind of sad to watch John Murray try so hard to be Bill, but for whatever reason whenever HBO would run it, I would be compelled beyond all reason to sit there and watch ALL of it.


I saw it so many times I can remember how the theme song goes.

Moving violation -lations -lations -lations

I too have watched this movie several times.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on October 25, 2012, 07:49:25 PM
			

			

				Should we start a support group?  And am I the only one of the three of us who also watched Caddyshack II roughly eleventy billion times as well?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 25, 2012, 08:05:43 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Christina on October 25, 2012, 07:11:50 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 25, 2012, 06:48:48 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on October 25, 2012, 06:44:13 PM
I love that Tom brought up Moving Violations.  I've seen it about a half dozen times in my life and I cannot explain why.  It's not good, and it's kind of sad to watch John Murray try so hard to be Bill, but for whatever reason whenever HBO would run it, I would be compelled beyond all reason to sit there and watch ALL of it.


I saw it so many times I can remember how the theme song goes.

Moving violation -lations -lations -lations

I too have watched this movie several times.

Back in the 80s cable TV was kind of a new and exciting thing, but IIRC the same movie would be played over and over, and Moving Violations was one of these. I saw it many times also. All I can remember of it now though is them having sex in the zero-G chamber.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on October 26, 2012, 12:13:19 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 25, 2012, 08:05:43 PM
Quote from: Christina on October 25, 2012, 07:11:50 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 25, 2012, 06:48:48 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on October 25, 2012, 06:44:13 PM
I love that Tom brought up Moving Violations.  I've seen it about a half dozen times in my life and I cannot explain why.  It's not good, and it's kind of sad to watch John Murray try so hard to be Bill, but for whatever reason whenever HBO would run it, I would be compelled beyond all reason to sit there and watch ALL of it.
I saw it so many times I can remember how the theme song goes.

Moving violation -lations -lations -lations
I too have watched this movie several times.
Back in the 80s cable TV was kind of a new and exciting thing, but IIRC the same movie would be played over and over, and Moving Violations was one of these. I saw it many times also. All I can remember of it now though is them having sex in the zero-G chamber.

I saw it dozens of times on cable in 1986-87 then never again since.  This might have been the first time in 25 years I've heard this movie I've seen so many times mentioned.  Jennifer Tilly was only known as Meg's sister and the Where's the Beef? lady's in it.  

This episode's up there w/the Martin Short one.  Fave moment- along the Capturing the Friedmans stuff was the image of Mike sitting in the back of an near empty theater watching Cabin Boy "sitting in the back, laughing like an imbecile."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on October 26, 2012, 12:45:29 AM
			

			

				
On the F for Fake Criterion DVD, there is a documentary called Orson Welles: One Man Band that covers most of his latter day career which is just fantastic and really interesting for all you Orson Welles-maniacs. 



This Week's show was perfect. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 26, 2012, 10:01:49 AM
			

			

				Whoa, I didn't know that was Stacey Keach's brother.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dutch on October 26, 2012, 12:58:44 PM
			

			

				I haven't seen Moving Violations yet but VICE magazine once hyperbolically stated that it was the greatest movie ever for what that's worth.

wikipedia: " It is notable for starring the lesser-known siblings of many famous actors..."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on October 26, 2012, 01:05:55 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on October 26, 2012, 12:13:19 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on October 25, 2012, 08:05:43 PM
Quote from: Christina on October 25, 2012, 07:11:50 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 25, 2012, 06:48:48 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on October 25, 2012, 06:44:13 PM
I love that Tom brought up Moving Violations.  I've seen it about a half dozen times in my life and I cannot explain why.  It's not good, and it's kind of sad to watch John Murray try so hard to be Bill, but for whatever reason whenever HBO would run it, I would be compelled beyond all reason to sit there and watch ALL of it.
I saw it so many times I can remember how the theme song goes.

Moving violation -lations -lations -lations
I too have watched this movie several times.
Back in the 80s cable TV was kind of a new and exciting thing, but IIRC the same movie would be played over and over, and Moving Violations was one of these. I saw it many times also. All I can remember of it now though is them having sex in the zero-G chamber.

I saw it dozens of times on cable in 1986-87 then never again since.  This might have been the first time in 25 years I've heard this movie I've seen so many times mentioned.  Jennifer Tilly was only known as Meg's sister and the Where's the Beef? lady's in it.  

This episode's up there w/the Martin Short one.  Fave moment- along the Capturing the Friedmans stuff was the image of Mike sitting in the back of an near empty theater watching Cabin Boy "sitting in the back, laughing like an imbecile."

When I pictured it it had an added Cape Fear element of Mike stalking Werner Herzog while he's trying to watch it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 26, 2012, 04:55:44 PM
			

			

				Time for some pedantry!

Re: Orson Welles' War of the Worlds broadcast, the public panic really did happen, though it wasn't a matter of millions of people rioting in the streets. Simon Callow's biography of Welles devotes 10 pages to it. Context: Every day Europe was coming closer and closer to war, and Americans were highly conscious of the fact that we had at the time no system of defense from an air attack. Also, several million people tuned into the broadcast 12 minutes into it--because across the radio dial the extremely popular Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy show cut from comedic hijinks to some operatic songbird yodelling away. A lot of people, in pockets scattered across the country, did take the program literally, but in most cases realized the facts fairly quickly. Here and there somebody would leave their building screaming or run into a public place yelling "We're all going to die!"--stuff like that.

Welles himself had a fairly intense experience of the furore, so it may have looked bigger to him than it would to you and me. First off, there were a slew of angry calls to CBS including death and bomb threats. Then, in the aftermath, the newspapers--already feeling very touchy about losing readers to the competitive medium of radio--were scathing. Many very intemperate words slung about CBS, the Mercury Theater, and Orson Welles. Turned out in the end to be good for his career, though.

One way in which Welles would have been slinging the blarney later in life is if he made out that he deliberately set out to prank the public.  He tried to make his adaptation of the H. G. Wells book as realistic as possible, but it never occurred to anyone that it would be taken literally.  As usual, the broadcast was cut into ay intervals with the reminder that you were listening to the Mercury Theater of the Air, etc. etc.

So, Welles wasn't fibbin' when he said that there was a clusterfuck, but if he ever tried to claim it gave him his bona fides as Master Prankster, he was just being Orson Welles. One thing the Callow biography makes clear that he did consistently throughout was career was lie, lie, lie his bulky ass off.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on October 26, 2012, 07:21:55 PM
			

			

				That was pretty cool pedantry.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on October 27, 2012, 12:15:25 PM
			

			

				Listening to the show now and Chris and Resnick talking about The Friedmans is literally making me cry. "Salt of the Earth"

"What do you think of Garry Schandling?"

On another note, I love The Larry Sanders Show as much as the next guy. This episode is pretty reminiscent of some of the themes of The Larry Sanders Show in terms of the insecurities that are a regular part of the entertainment industry.

What I mean by this: Chris and Adam Resnick spent the first part of the show talking about Cabin Boy and Get A Life, and how their careers didn't elevate beyond cult status because a lot of gatekeepers and executives didn't understand their particular form of genius. And then Tom at the end talks about how he now believes he's the guy that makes a product that a lot of people who get paid love.

It's pretty great that Tom's discussion at the end of the show was launched because of the whole feud with Schandling. It's this whole weird full-circle thing that's really brilliant and oddly poignant. 

Great stuff. One of the best episodes ever, and in a completely different way than how The Best Show usually rules.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: crumbum on October 27, 2012, 04:49:44 PM
			

			

				Re: Orson Welles, does anyone else remember a story told on a podcast a few years back by either Henry Winkler or Ron Howard (can't remember which), about encountering late-era Welles at the Brown Derby in Hollywood? Apparently Happy Days was filmed more or less across the street. One day either Winkler or Howard was waiting to be seated for lunch when he heard angry grunting and swearing and turned to see the very obese Welles literally stuck in the narrow hallway leading into the restaurant.

I can't help but think I only dreamed hearing this. Nevertheless it wasn't so much the punchline as the strange cultural mashup implied by the story that stuck in my mind.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on October 28, 2012, 02:46:07 AM
			

			

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				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 28, 2012, 10:39:58 PM
			

			

				On a very small scale and many years later I experienced the War of The Worlds hoax myself. My parents had a book about it on the shelf along with a lot of their old college books. The cover had a crude silhouette of a spaceship on it. I picked it up and opened to the middle and started reading a transcript of the broadcast, and for a little while I thought, woah, we got attacked by aliens, this is really scary and I hope that doesn't happen again.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on October 29, 2012, 03:50:56 AM
			

			

				There's a nice little WOTW moment in Woody Allen's Radio Days.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 29, 2012, 07:04:35 AM
			

			

				A rousing "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" to Yuri D for his great artwork!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on October 29, 2012, 07:11:24 AM
			

			

				This might be what Adam was referring to with regard to the video quality of the Get a Life DVDs. From the Amazon.com comments section related to the box set: "Now for the Shout! Factory release of Get a Life... Whichever intern authored this DVD flew in the face of common sense and re-encoded a separate video track for each and every individual audio track. The DVD includes not only commentaries but alternate audio takes without the laugh track. This means that some episodes are re-encoded with video four or even five times on the same disc. One of the discs has 45 distinct video tracks, where it could have had about 15 or so. The effect of this poor choice is that the video has to be heavily compressed to make it a smaller file, because a disc that should have had less than 3 hours of video on it instead has roughly 12 hours. The resulting quality looks like the quality of a video file that someone encoded for playback on an iPhone."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: wood and iron on October 29, 2012, 09:51:34 AM
			

			

				Oh wow, that sucks. Shout! Factory is usually pretty great when it comes to DVDs.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on October 29, 2012, 07:52:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 29, 2012, 07:11:24 AM
This might be what Adam was referring to with regard to the video quality of the Get a Life DVDs. From the Amazon.com comments section related to the box set: "Now for the Shout! Factory release of Get a Life... Whichever intern authored this DVD flew in the face of common sense and re-encoded a separate video track for each and every individual audio track. The DVD includes not only commentaries but alternate audio takes without the laugh track. This means that some episodes are re-encoded with video four or even five times on the same disc. One of the discs has 45 distinct video tracks, where it could have had about 15 or so. The effect of this poor choice is that the video has to be heavily compressed to make it a smaller file, because a disc that should have had less than 3 hours of video on it instead has roughly 12 hours. The resulting quality looks like the quality of a video file that someone encoded for playback on an iPhone."

This Mirkin guy sounds like a real wad.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 29, 2012, 11:43:59 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: not that clay on October 29, 2012, 07:52:56 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 29, 2012, 07:11:24 AM
This might be what Adam was referring to with regard to the video quality of the Get a Life DVDs. From the Amazon.com comments section related to the box set: "Now for the Shout! Factory release of Get a Life... Whichever intern authored this DVD flew in the face of common sense and re-encoded a separate video track for each and every individual audio track. The DVD includes not only commentaries but alternate audio takes without the laugh track. This means that some episodes are re-encoded with video four or even five times on the same disc. One of the discs has 45 distinct video tracks, where it could have had about 15 or so. The effect of this poor choice is that the video has to be heavily compressed to make it a smaller file, because a disc that should have had less than 3 hours of video on it instead has roughly 12 hours. The resulting quality looks like the quality of a video file that someone encoded for playback on an iPhone."

This Mirkin guy sounds like a real wad.


Merkin ha ha.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on October 30, 2012, 07:01:32 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 29, 2012, 07:11:24 AM
This might be what Adam was referring to with regard to the video quality of the Get a Life DVDs. From the Amazon.com comments section related to the box set: "Now for the Shout! Factory release of Get a Life... Whichever intern authored this DVD flew in the face of common sense and re-encoded a separate video track for each and every individual audio track. The DVD includes not only commentaries but alternate audio takes without the laugh track. This means that some episodes are re-encoded with video four or even five times on the same disc. One of the discs has 45 distinct video tracks, where it could have had about 15 or so. The effect of this poor choice is that the video has to be heavily compressed to make it a smaller file, because a disc that should have had less than 3 hours of video on it instead has roughly 12 hours. The resulting quality looks like the quality of a video file that someone encoded for playback on an iPhone."

The video quality on the GET A LIFE set is positively shocking.  It's inconceivable that it was released in this condition by the usually superb Shout! Factory.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on October 31, 2012, 12:02:53 AM
			

			

				Well last week's show made me finally sit down and watch my Get A Life DVDs, and while the video quality isn't great, I will say this about the bonus features: David Mirkin sure likes the sound of his own voice.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on October 31, 2012, 09:31:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on October 31, 2012, 12:02:53 AM
Well last week's show made me finally sit down and watch my Get A Life DVDs, and while the video quality isn't great, I will say this about the bonus features: David Mirkin sure likes the sound of his own voice.

He commands the Simpsons Commentaries a lot too. 


He seems nice (?).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on November 01, 2012, 07:30:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on September 16, 2012, 11:45:58 PM
I missed the last 45 minutes or so from last week and catching up now.

Vance's letter to the editors of Slate is why Vance rules over all puppetdom.

I know this is from a while back, but I'm just catching up on posts, now.  That being said, ALL of puppetdom?  I like Vance a bunch, and feel he's sadly lacking in presence, overshadowed by his room-mate, so I'll agree he rules over all of puppetdom currently active on the show, sure.  Beyond that, though, and it's a BIG stretch.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on November 01, 2012, 08:19:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on October 27, 2012, 12:15:25 PM
Listening to the show now and Chris and Resnick talking about The Friedmans is literally making me cry. "Salt of the Earth"

"What do you think of Garry Schandling?"

On another note, I love The Larry Sanders Show as much as the next guy. This episode is pretty reminiscent of some of the themes of The Larry Sanders Show in terms of the insecurities that are a regular part of the entertainment industry.

What I mean by this: Chris and Adam Resnick spent the first part of the show talking about Cabin Boy and Get A Life, and how their careers didn't elevate beyond cult status because a lot of gatekeepers and executives didn't understand their particular form of genius. And then Tom at the end talks about how he now believes he's the guy that makes a product that a lot of speople who get paid love.

It's pretty great that Tom's discussion at the end of the show was launched because of the whole feud with Schandling. It's this whole weird full-circle thing that's really brilliant and oddly poignant. 

Great stuff. One of the best episodes ever, and in a completely different way than how The Best Show usually rules.

Believe it or not, on pretty much all of the above, I'm going to have to be in complete agreement (agreeance?) with Gregg.  Also, sucks to hear about the DVDs, especially as I was originally expecting at least Chris commentaries, as I thought he said he'd recorded some, a few years before it actually got officially announced.  Still, it'd be great to see the episodes, again, but it does stink about quality loss, in addition to Chris and Adam not being included in it all.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 02, 2012, 10:47:00 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on November 01, 2012, 07:30:23 PM
I know this is from a while back, but I'm just catching up on posts, now.  That being said, ALL of puppetdom?  I like Vance a bunch, and feel he's sadly lacking in presence, overshadowed by his room-mate, so I'll agree he rules over all of puppetdom currently active on the show, sure.  Beyond that, though, and it's a BIG stretch.

This is an important and sensitive topic on which one must tread carefully. Throwing around casual judgements, hyperbolizing to express enthusiasm, and suchlike horseplay are not appropriate, Greg.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 02, 2012, 11:47:34 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 02, 2012, 10:47:00 AM
 hyperbolizing 

Who does it better?
			

			

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				Post by: wojo99 on November 02, 2012, 06:26:46 PM
			

			

				The video quality on the GET A LIFE set is positively shocking.  It's inconceivable that it was released in this condition by the usually superb Shout! Factory. 
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Regarding the picture quality - It's slightly better than the rhino dvds. The same D2 broadcast masters were used (from SONY). The commentaries play no part in diminishing the video quality. Shout even added another disc throughout the production to make room for more bonus featurettes etc. To think that they would sacrifice the video quality of such a gem (or any show) in favor of audio commentaries is, for lack of a better word, dumb.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 02, 2012, 08:52:03 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: wojo99 on November 02, 2012, 06:26:46 PM
The video quality on the GET A LIFE set is positively shocking.  It's inconceivable that it was released in this condition by the usually superb Shout! Factory. 

Regarding the picture quality - It's slightly better than the rhino dvds. The same D2 broadcast masters were used (from SONY). The commentaries play no part in diminishing the video quality. Shout even added another disc throughout the production to make room for more bonus featurettes etc. To think that they would sacrifice the video quality of such a gem (or any show) in favor of audio commentaries is, for lack of a better word, dumb. 
[/quote]
Something strange is going on here.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 06, 2012, 07:30:41 PM
			

			

				Best moment of the show?  That it's going to happen! Go Tom! Go Mike! Go Jersey! Go Lefties!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spike on November 06, 2012, 07:34:05 PM
			

			

				Let's pray that Tom is on tonight.

(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/615697_3555240933136_1323867978_o.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spike on November 06, 2012, 09:23:29 PM
			

			

				(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/328318_3265282804364_86933200_o.jpg)

BARACK MUST WIN! BARACK MUST WIN!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 07, 2012, 09:59:32 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Spike on November 06, 2012, 09:23:29 PM
BARACK MUST WIN! BARACK MUST WIN!

Is that Andrew Cuomo in the last panel?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: chetfarnsworth on November 07, 2012, 10:09:24 AM
			

			

				"Born to Run, which album was that on? That was on The Rising, right?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on November 07, 2012, 10:31:05 AM
			

			

				Does anyone know what this hurricane recovery t-shirt looks like? I can't seem to find a picture of it on the station website.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: chetfarnsworth on November 07, 2012, 11:07:18 AM
			

			

				Coop tweeted it would be a portrait of John Wesley Shipp  :P
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on November 07, 2012, 01:36:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nec13 on November 07, 2012, 10:31:05 AM
Does anyone know what this hurricane recovery t-shirt looks like? I can't seem to find a picture of it on the station website.

Tom said in the chat that there isn't a design yet. It's a very new premium.

The best: a tie between the cathartic tears at Tom's repeated "this is where I live" and cathartic laughter at AP Mike's last, disgusting comments about Meat City Mike's shrinkage.

The worst: Spike. Sorry dude.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: stepheninchicago on November 07, 2012, 02:12:16 PM
			

			

				Listening now, and the Sinatra song made my heart flutter.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: SJPete on November 07, 2012, 04:58:34 PM
			

			

				It was great to hear Tom's musical tribute to NJ. Very heartfelt, and there were a few times during the show when I was on the verge of tears. Whenever Tom laments about how great the Best Show audience and NJ is, I'm always full of emotion. My part of South Jersey was hit by the storm, but no damage or power out thankfully. Just a tree down a few houses away. But to watch what was happening with the shore, which like many NJ-sians is a place that is visited by me frequently at all times of the year, was so heartbreaking.

However, from the pictures I've seen and from what I've heard on the local news, there was only a small part of the Atlantic City boardwalk that was damaged from the storm. There was a section north of the casinos that was washed away by damaging waves. The main boardwalk where the casinos and main attractions are located escaped relatively unharmed. The dunes inbetween the boardwalk and the beach saved it from any damage. AC was still hit hard though with flooding and wind.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 07, 2012, 07:06:40 PM
			

			

				Best: the conversation between Tom and Mike about their experiences in the storm.  Just a real moment between two friends. And then Mike's smutty reference to shrinkage to cap it, getting us closer to Best Show Normal again.  But I understand the house-shaking fright: I was in Cambridge Mass at the very outskirts of the storm (it was a HUGE storm) with winds blowing up to 60-70 mph in gusts and felt my 3rd floor apartment shaking so visible by desk chair was shaking with me sitting on it.  Felt just like the earthquake we had earlier in Oct up here. When something like that happens you being to think that ANYTHING can happen- your house is supposed to be permanent, solid as a rock.  I can only imagine how fucking scary it must have been to endure even stronger more sustained winds... during the whole night. 

Pledge to the Best Show everyone, get your Coop shirt and get some money to WFMU
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 07, 2012, 09:41:14 PM
			

			

				I'm only a little way in, but it's so awesome how Tom glides seamlessly from emotional talk about the devastated shore places he loves so well, to a funny-as-hell time travel fantasy about the Rat Pack in their tuxes interacting with the ham-and-eggers in present-day Atlantic City.  I gather we'll get back to the emotional stuff.  But it's so clear that beneath the jaundiced eye he casts on his fellow New Jerseyans, there beats a big heart full of love.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on November 08, 2012, 01:17:10 PM
			

			

				The worst: That t-mobile ring tone.

The best: The spirit, dear Lord, the spirit! What a great station, what a great show, what a great host! Thank you, Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on November 08, 2012, 06:02:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 07, 2012, 09:41:14 PM
a funny-as-hell time travel fantasy about the Rat Pack in their tuxes interacting with the ham-and-eggers in present-day Atlantic City. 
Loved that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 08, 2012, 10:40:49 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flood on November 08, 2012, 01:17:10 PM
The best: The spirit, dear Lord, the spirit! What a great station, what a great show, what a great host! Thank you, Tom.

Just a great, uplifting but still funny show from a fine man. I know you don't go for the mawkish, Sammy Maudlin stuff, but thanks, Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 08, 2012, 10:51:19 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: stepheninchicago on November 07, 2012, 02:12:16 PM
Listening now, and the Sinatra song made my heart flutter.

Yes. I love Sinatra madly, but don't get the impression that he would normally be a big Tom favorite, so I took his presence as an exceptionally sincere tribute to New Jersey artists.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dan of Orange on November 09, 2012, 12:51:29 AM
			

			

				Hey Guys,

Re the iTunes file for this weeks show. I don't know about the legality of this OR if someone has done it already but I put my nice audio limiter and compressor to good use and put the file through to increase the volume of the callers so it's pretty good to listen too.

So, I can Dropbox it to people if they like but anybody in charge of these matters please tell me if it's ok first?


LOVE LOVE LOVE NEW JERSEY!

Dan
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 09, 2012, 09:40:13 AM
			

			

				Also, anyone who doubts Tom could do the show without callers should give that one a listen.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 09, 2012, 10:47:51 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 09, 2012, 09:40:13 AM
Also, anyone who doubts Tom could do the show without callers should give that one a listen.

Agreed, but the show would be lacking something without the quality callers of your calibre, Mr. From Huntsville, AL.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on November 09, 2012, 03:58:12 PM
			

			

				Shws with little / no callers are some of my favorites. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on November 10, 2012, 05:43:29 PM
			

			

				I was genuinely moved by poor Joe Puppy's experiences. Up until now he's only existed as a punchline to Tom's "Masa's tavern is a dump" style jokes, but hearing him being treated as an actual human being was nice. And I don't know that he did the "right" thing, but I couldn't have left my cat alone in the storm either.

And as a wrestling fan I will fully support Tom's statement that it's fine to watch it so long as you keep it in perspective.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: InspectorHound on November 11, 2012, 11:34:42 AM
			

			

				A cat named Jass
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on November 14, 2012, 08:34:05 AM
			

			

				Best moments: The Tim Heidecker call and Tom's "All About The Benjamins" story

Worst moment: The call about Tristan from Seattle. It was a great call, but the news was terribly sad. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: chetfarnsworth on November 14, 2012, 10:43:26 AM
			

			

				Missed the show last night, but caught some of the #BestShowWFMU tweets around the Bad Company drop. Just fired up the stream.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 14, 2012, 01:07:15 PM
			

			

				Big fan of the Tim Heidecker call. It got me to wondering how many Tea Party celebs actually just got fleeced by unscrupulous accountants.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on November 14, 2012, 11:37:33 PM
			

			

				I love how Jason and Fredericks could not be more different  and both bring a totally different energy to the show yet they are the two best callers or what the perfect model of a caller should be. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 15, 2012, 11:27:00 AM
			

			

				"Look- I'm an Ice Cube fan." during talk of All About the Benjamins.  Anytime Tom talks about The Ice Cube vs. Coors Light Cans is a highlight for me. "And by the way, Mike yells at these Coors Light cans too."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on November 15, 2012, 03:17:30 PM
			

			

				There were a few moments during that girl Erica's call that I worried it was a very very sophisticated and well-scripted prank call.  Especially when she was like "This isn't the Roosevelt era!" --Like I thought she might flip it around and get into some hardcore libertarian dogma.  I don't know why.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 16, 2012, 05:08:25 PM
			

			

				I wonder if the cd Tom threw away was Paul F Thompkins. 


What was the Tristin guys call in name or forum screen name?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on November 16, 2012, 06:52:25 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on November 15, 2012, 11:27:00 AM
"Look- I'm an Ice Cube fan." during talk of All About the Benjamins.  Anytime Tom talks about The Ice Cube vs. Coors Light Cans is a highlight for me. "And by the way, Mike yells at these Coors Light cans too."

Almost any sentence that Tom starts with "look" after a long rant winds up being a highlight.

Quote from: Shades on November 16, 2012, 05:08:25 PM
What was the Tristin guys call in name or forum screen name?

Tristan from Seattle. If memory serves, he was responsible for "espresso beans for everyone" on July 12, 2011: The phrase “Espresso Beans for Everyone” is used! Tom intervenes in a lovers’ quarrel! Flippin’ the bird while driving! DAVID REES defends Pete Seeger! Larry da Perv explains Watergate! And taste-making blogger Mr. Furst has plenty to brag about.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on November 17, 2012, 06:33:39 PM
			

			

				Really enjoyed the Tim Heidecker call and David Rees; laugh always gets me - he's such a low key guy, but when he's surprised by a laugh he really belts it out.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 17, 2012, 08:37:39 PM
			

			

				Tom's riff on after-show Leonard Cohen going straight from the encore to hitting the sack reminded me of a story Andy Breckman tells from his folkie days. It's funnier if the name of the artist in question is saved for last. So Andy is opening act for this guy, who's a big hero of his, and after the headliner finishes his set, Andy makes a beeline for the dressing room to tell him how much he enjoyed the set and how much this guy's work has meant to him. So he gets there, opens the door, and--the guy is already fast asleep! Right there on the cot! No adrenaline pumping or anything--just zonked out for a well-earned nap!

The name of that artist, friends, was David Crosby.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ben buff on November 20, 2012, 10:18:44 AM
			

			

				I'd never heard of Tim Heidecker prior to this show but what a screwball!

I'd have loved to have been at the meeting where he was handed his $600 with the accountant looking him straight in the eye and saying 'Tax....?'

Now if he has paid 99.99% of his earnings in tax he's right to feel agrieved.  To create something so popular and so successful only to be shafted must really hurt but then in the next breath to talk about ripping off The Beatles '...perhaps we can get a sound-a-like so we don't have to pay royalties....' really speaks volumes about integrity.

I've listened to this conversation twice and it almost merits breaking down line-by-line.

'I don't travel outside the country...so renewing my passport wouldn't really bother me.'

That's what its all about I suppose.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on November 20, 2012, 11:54:22 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: ben buff on November 20, 2012, 10:18:44 AM
I'd never heard of Tim Heidecker prior to this show but what a screwball!

I'd have loved to have been at the meeting where he was handed his $600 with the accountant looking him straight in the eye and saying 'Tax....?'

Now if he has paid 99.99% of his earnings in tax he's right to feel agrieved.  To create something so popular and so successful only to be shafted must really hurt but then in the next breath to talk about ripping off The Beatles '...perhaps we can get a sound-a-like so we don't have to pay royalties....' really speaks volumes about integrity.

I've listened to this conversation twice and it almost merits breaking down line-by-line.

'I don't travel outside the country...so renewing my passport wouldn't really bother me.'

That's what its all about I suppose.


Listen again.  You got a lot of it... maybe not *all* of it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Austin From Chicago on November 20, 2012, 11:57:35 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: ben buff on November 20, 2012, 10:18:44 AM
I'd never heard of Tim Heidecker prior to this show but what a screwball!

I'd have loved to have been at the meeting where he was handed his $600 with the accountant looking him straight in the eye and saying 'Tax....?'

Now if he has paid 99.99% of his earnings in tax he's right to feel agrieved.  To create something so popular and so successful only to be shafted must really hurt but then in the next breath to talk about ripping off The Beatles '...perhaps we can get a sound-a-like so we don't have to pay royalties....' really speaks volumes about integrity.

I've listened to this conversation twice and it almost merits breaking down line-by-line.

'I don't travel outside the country...so renewing my passport wouldn't really bother me.'

That's what its all about I suppose.

Trolling hard....or not hard enough? Can't tell.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gregory on November 21, 2012, 01:04:43 AM
			

			

				"Peek-A-Boo!" - AP Mike to Tom in a Quick Chek after last week's show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 21, 2012, 02:09:47 AM
			

			

				Great PBR call.

"Oh, you've never done good dust!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ben buff on November 21, 2012, 05:12:44 AM
			

			

				Sorry, did I miss something?  I usually have my spoof-o-metre turned up to 11 so if Tim H was making fun of himself/us I apologise.

My mother-in-law used to watch Alan Partridge believing it was a genuine chat show.  Comments like '..she's been on before hasn't she?' and '..did you see that man you like shoot his guest?' made watching the show even more enjoyable.

I will listen again and see if I missed some of the nuances.






			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on November 21, 2012, 10:15:01 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 21, 2012, 02:09:47 AM
Great PBR call.

"Oh, you've never done good dust!"

Seconded. I'll also call out how delightful it is to hear you say the word "puppies" just once, let alone all the short bursts of it you were doing.

And:

"'Fracking deep for oil but there's nothing in the sump. There's kids all picking at the garbage dump.'"
*chi-kuu*
"Ugh. There's the beer."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 21, 2012, 10:50:29 AM
			

			

				Best: "In the calendar year 2012, will Gary tha Squirrel talk with Herman Cain" ("Squirreltics with Gary tha Squirrel") and "The next morning I woke up and saw a raccoon holding his stomach"

Worst: Sorry Spike. Not one of your best performances.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on November 21, 2012, 11:38:16 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on November 21, 2012, 10:50:29 AM
Best: "In the calendar year 2012, will Gary tha Squirrel talk with Herman Cain" ("Squirreltics with Gary tha Squirrel") and "The next morning I woke up and saw a raccoon holding his stomach"

Worst: Sorry Spike. Not one of your best performances.

I actually thought Spike's call was pretty good.  Denzel Washington would play a great Spike. ;D
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on November 21, 2012, 01:59:05 PM
			

			

				I am catching up on some of the shows I missed this summer, and am wondering about JfA's suggestion of a Tom-hosted show to counter Seinfeld's "Driving in Ridiculous Cars Sipping Coffee That is Made From Gold". They were discussing a show set in a waiting room, where Tom will sit with people in the waiting room and talk to them about their lives.

Can we call this show "The Hardest Part"?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on November 22, 2012, 01:39:40 AM
			

			

				Roxborough High School's production of The Warriors. Living mere blocks from that fine institution, I can personally attest that it won't be very hard to put together a cast full of the Turnbull ACs, Baseball Furies, Orphans and the like. Pretty sure the 20-ish dude I saw today in front of the school doing karate chops in order to threaten an elderly man would be a great Swan.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on November 22, 2012, 11:01:46 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: ben buff on November 21, 2012, 05:12:44 AM
Sorry, did I miss something?  I usually have my spoof-o-metre turned up to 11 so if Tim H was making fun of himself/us I apologise.
Tim's performance is probably best enjoyed in the context of his career up to this point. Some personal highlights:

Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job!: All The Food is Poison (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Re6pZri8Gw#)

Tim and Eric - Just 3 Boyz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LATKP6Dj9X8#ws)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ben buff on November 22, 2012, 12:25:06 PM
			

			

				Cheers Bryan,

I will do some homework and report back. 

It's a modern day problem isn't it.  Flipping around the podcast dial you often jump in three years down the line a show that's been running in a country you've never heard of.

Love your work.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: arthur on November 22, 2012, 08:06:26 PM
			

			

				As a Canadian prone to watching garbage afternoon television, Tom's mention of Steven and Chris had me in tears.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Barry in Ireland on November 23, 2012, 05:06:02 AM
			

			

				"You're a real Los Lobos buff."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Barry in Ireland on November 23, 2012, 06:03:05 AM
			

			

				Also, while I am probably among Gary That Squirrel's biggest fans, I'm not 100% certain his brand of offbeat irreverant bean-busting would be the appropriate approach to take with a political heavyweight such as Mr. Cain. To my mind, there is only one felt member of the Best Show family who has the gravitath, the theriouthnethth of purpothe, the focuth and the commitment to a cauthe required to get beyond the meaningless soundbites and move towards concentrated discussion of the real issues affecting New Jerseyians, Americans, humans, and puppets alike.

Cain vs Vance: The Set-To in the Lean-To. Winter 2012
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on November 23, 2012, 08:35:18 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: arthur on November 22, 2012, 08:06:26 PM
As a Canadian prone to watching garbage afternoon television, Tom's mention of Steven and Chris had me in tears.

Yes!

(http://www.realtvcritics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/steven-and-chris1.jpg)

These handsome men will help you with all kinds of things.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on November 23, 2012, 09:26:59 AM
			

			

				"Are there TWO Sons of Anarchy?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 23, 2012, 01:37:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: roman on November 21, 2012, 11:38:16 AM
Quote from: Crusherkc on November 21, 2012, 10:50:29 AM
Best: "In the calendar year 2012, will Gary tha Squirrel talk with Herman Cain" ("Squirreltics with Gary tha Squirrel") and "The next morning I woke up and saw a raccoon holding his stomach"

Worst: Sorry Spike. Not one of your best performances.
I actually thought Spike's call was pretty good.  Denzel Washington would play a great Spike. ;D

Upon further review I owe Spike an apology. There were a couple of turf-outs later in the show that were much worse. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on November 23, 2012, 03:14:50 PM
			

			

				My favorite moment was Roy and Tom talking about The Who's late period.

Quote
Roy: It's got the tightest grooves on it. The flattest drum sounds.

Tom: Sure, and that's what everybody loved, those flat drum sounds.

Roy: Everyone loved The Who when they were at their most contained.

I haven't listened to those records in 25 years but this gave me the snorting giggles.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on November 24, 2012, 12:43:05 PM
			

			

				The volume of 'Hail to the Chief' was perfect, then PBR. It was a mastercall. 'Borrowed plates' for gas rationing. So hilarious.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on November 24, 2012, 03:47:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: ben buff on November 21, 2012, 05:12:44 AM
Sorry, did I miss something?  I usually have my spoof-o-metre turned up to 11 so if Tim H was making fun of himself/us I apologise.

My mother-in-law used to watch Alan Partridge believing it was a genuine chat show.  Comments like '..she's been on before hasn't she?' and '..did you see that man you like shoot his guest?' made watching the show even more enjoyable.

I will listen again and see if I missed some of the nuances.
Dude, I still can't tell if you're joking. Either way, you made my day.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 25, 2012, 08:29:29 PM
			

			

				The person who paid good money for a Papa John's pizza to be delivered is pretty much the kind for whom the term "cobag" as applied to a human was invented.

In these post-Sandy times, you couldn't figure out a better use for your money than supporting a Randian blob who penalizes his employees for Obama's reelection to send Tom a foodstuff he despises on every level, huh?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on November 26, 2012, 01:55:02 PM
			

			

				Spike saying "I don't talk to mannequins."

I lost it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on November 28, 2012, 08:38:34 AM
			

			

				Can we nominate multiple people for the least funny person in America? If so, it has to be that collective of wads known as the AV Club comments section. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Wes on November 28, 2012, 10:15:06 AM
			

			

				Best Moment: Tom's adventures of a time-lost Grateful Dead being hunted down by a militia of old-timey Americans.

Worst Moment: We didn't get at least 20 minutes of Tom's adventures of a time-lost Grateful Dead being hunted down by a militia of old-timey Americans.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: SJPete on November 28, 2012, 04:00:59 PM
			

			

				On the Two And A Half Men kid:
"You hate your kid, putting him in a wierd situation like that. You got Charlie Sheen breathing his Jack Daniels breath all over you. You're worrying about your Social Studies quiz. This guy's ankle bracelet is beeping."

I laughed so hard my cheeks hurt.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: The Brighamist on November 28, 2012, 04:50:48 PM
			

			

				I don't think I've heard Tom lose it that much after a JW call in a long time.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on November 28, 2012, 06:08:00 PM
			

			

				5 pounds of cocaine, a dart gun, and a stolen blimp.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on November 28, 2012, 07:10:59 PM
			

			

				The Gar McDaniel call might be the most layered JW call of all time.  So much stuff to unpack there.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: wood and iron on November 28, 2012, 07:32:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nec13 on November 28, 2012, 08:38:34 AM
Can we nominate multiple people for the least funny person in America? If so, it has to be that collective of wads known as the AV Club comments section.

I never understand why people seem to single out AV Club comments as particularly egregious. Have you seen Youtube comments? Yahoo news story comments? There is an ocean of stupidity, inanity, and not funny but trying comment sections out there. Why pick on a single drop in that ocean?

At least AV Club comment section isn't racist, homophobic, sexist or worse like most of the internet.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on November 28, 2012, 07:38:40 PM
			

			

				Harry from Millburn once again sounded like the human Droopy Dog.  I used to get instantly bummed out when he'd call in but he's really got this weird low energy charm.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on November 28, 2012, 08:10:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on November 28, 2012, 07:10:59 PM
The Gar McDaniel call might be the most layered JW call of all time.  So much stuff to unpack there.

It's at least at the level of that Bruce Springsteen biographer from a year or so back. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on November 28, 2012, 09:33:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: wood and iron on November 28, 2012, 07:32:54 PM
Quote from: nec13 on November 28, 2012, 08:38:34 AM
Can we nominate multiple people for the least funny person in America? If so, it has to be that collective of wads known as the AV Club comments section.

I never understand why people seem to single out AV Club comments as particularly egregious. Have you seen Youtube comments? Yahoo news story comments? There is an ocean of stupidity, inanity, and not funny but trying comment sections out there. Why pick on a single drop in that ocean?

At least AV Club comment section isn't racist, homophobic, sexist or worse like most of the internet.


I try not to read Internet comments, but if I have to guess, it's because AV Club comments come, at least theoretically, from "our people," as opposed to YouTube comments which come from illiterate, inhuman monsters of some sort, and Yahoo comments, which all come from angry people who just want to feel better than SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE for SOMETHING.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on November 28, 2012, 10:05:01 PM
			

			

				The Onion A/V Club comments combine NPR fan smugness with YouTube commenter self-hatred. That's the different for me. 

You'll all be pleased to know that Tom and I completed a trade off-air. KD for Melo/Noah. This means nothing to almost everyone.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 28, 2012, 10:28:15 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on November 28, 2012, 10:05:01 PM
This means nothing to almost everyone.
Kid Dynamite was swapped for a city in Uruguay and a guy with an ark that has dinosaurs on it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 29, 2012, 09:56:08 AM
			

			

				"My handprint...the same handprint that had caressed countless women and beaten the drums on records that will live for centuries is now imprinted across Frank Sinatra's face."

I would love to hear more from Gar.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: orator on November 29, 2012, 03:00:41 PM
			

			

				Jason was reminding me of his brother. It was pretty funny.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 29, 2012, 11:30:05 PM
			

			

				I'm not singling this out as a "worst moment" by any means, but man, I am so far from understanding why Tom thinks that if you find something appealing in music that was recorded in, say, 1930, that means you want to go back to the plumbing system that prevailed in 1930. It's music!  It doesn't carry e. coli, OK?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on November 30, 2012, 03:00:30 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 29, 2012, 11:30:05 PM
I'm not singling this out as a "worst moment" by any means, but man, I am so far from understanding why Tom thinks that if you find something appealing in music that was recorded in, say, 1930, that means you want to go back to the plumbing system that prevailed in 1930. It's music!  It doesn't carry e. coli, OK?

I caught West Nile Rogers Virus from a Chic record.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on November 30, 2012, 09:42:02 AM
			

			

				What the hell was that Jason Woliner call about? Either I didn't get it or it wasnt for me. 

Was it a bit? If so I'm confused because it wasn't particularly funny. 

Is it a weird in-joke between him and Tom?

I don't buy his story as told on the show anyway. I'm not convinced Jason is that dumb. And yes I know that the website exists and you appear to be able to order the T-shirts. But that doesn't make any of this make any more sense to me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on November 30, 2012, 01:38:10 PM
			

			

				It was a hilarious bit. I am still wiping coffee from my office wall.

Quote from: CSW on November 30, 2012, 09:42:02 AM
What the hell was that Jason Woliner call about? Either I didn't get it or it wasnt for me. 

Was it a bit? If so I'm confused because it wasn't particularly funny. 

Is it a weird in-joke between him and Tom?

I don't buy his story as told on the show anyway. I'm not convinced Jason is that dumb. And yes I know that the website exists and you appear to be able to order the T-shirts. But that doesn't make any of this make any more sense to me.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on November 30, 2012, 06:47:37 PM
			

			

				I have been under the impression that we're witnessing a Kaufman-esque piece of comedy unfold. But I don't know for certain. After all, I'm not from Hollywood.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on November 30, 2012, 08:33:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: CSW on November 30, 2012, 09:42:02 AM
What the hell was that Jason Woliner call about? Either I didn't get it or it wasnt for me. 

Was it a bit? If so I'm confused because it wasn't particularly funny. 

Is it a weird in-joke between him and Tom?

I don't buy his story as told on the show anyway. I'm not convinced Jason is that dumb. And yes I know that the website exists and you appear to be able to order the T-shirts. But that doesn't make any of this make any more sense to me.

Please go to the bottom of twitter.com/JeShirt and read from the beginning, including the Tumblr posts.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on December 01, 2012, 05:11:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nowah on November 30, 2012, 08:33:18 PM
Quote from: CSW on November 30, 2012, 09:42:02 AM
What the hell was that Jason Woliner call about? Either I didn't get it or it wasnt for me. 

Was it a bit? If so I'm confused because it wasn't particularly funny. 

Is it a weird in-joke between him and Tom?

I don't buy his story as told on the show anyway. I'm not convinced Jason is that dumb. And yes I know that the website exists and you appear to be able to order the T-shirts. But that doesn't make any of this make any more sense to me.

Please go to the bottom of twitter.com/JeShirt and read from the beginning, including the Tumblr posts.

The interview made it seem like it was fairly legitimate, if somewhat exaggerated, but the Tumblr makes it feel a lot more like a joke. And looking at the second design... no one could think that looked good enough to sell as a legitimate business.

On another subject- I enjoyed Andy Kindler talking about Pauly-tics. There was a hilarious moment on Pauly's WTF? interview where Pauly insisted on doing his Obama rap and after he was done Marc paused for a second and said "Yeah... so you saved your money, right?" Pauly didn't seem too amused, but Marc was right and Shore insisted on doing it so he clearly thinks it's great which makes it just kind of sad.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on December 01, 2012, 07:09:49 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on December 01, 2012, 05:11:47 PM
Pauly didn't seem too amused, but Marc was right and Shore insisted on doing it so he clearly thinks it's great which makes it just kind of sad. hi-fucking-larious.

FTFY
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on December 01, 2012, 09:03:15 PM
			

			

				Bacchanalia.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 02, 2012, 11:38:05 PM
			

			

				FTFY?

'Doctor Blue Eyes'

Also the moment of realization that every single person in Gar's stories is conveniently dead. Also I've only ever known one person named Gar and he was Irish.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on December 03, 2012, 07:13:01 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on December 02, 2012, 11:38:05 PM
FTFY?

Fixed That For You
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on December 03, 2012, 11:47:25 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on December 01, 2012, 05:11:47 PM
There was a hilarious moment on Pauly's WTF? interview where Pauly insisted on doing his Obama rap and after he was done Marc paused for a second and said "Yeah... so you saved your money, right?" Pauly didn't seem too amused, but Marc was right and Shore insisted on doing it so he clearly thinks it's great which makes it just kind of sad.

Oh yeah, that interview was amazing. I listened with interest, because I always wondered, "how...? wha...?" And then everything clicked into place: yep, just as dumb as he seems, and because his mom owns the Comedy Store.

Another mortifying moment was towards the end when he insisted that if he didn't "do the Weasel" his fans would be disappointed. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on December 05, 2012, 07:41:43 AM
			

			

				Worst: Tom fantasizing about slapping an old man.

Best: Tom fantasizing about slapping an old man.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 05, 2012, 09:00:41 AM
			

			

				I know sometimes the exasperation and resignation on Tom's part is part of his radio persona, but it was really sad to hear the tone the show took after those two drips called in last night.

To call up and disrespect a guy who's been putting himself out to be there week after week to do a free show for you from which he makes no money is THE WORST. Esp. if he's mentioned your dumb band 1000 times.

THE WORST.


			

			

				Title: haven't listened to the 2nd drip yet

				Post by: Flood on December 05, 2012, 09:03:18 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 05, 2012, 09:00:41 AM
THE WORST.

That guy needs a therapist, not a radio host. I am being serious here.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on December 05, 2012, 09:38:32 AM
			

			

				Wow, just listened to that second douche call in. Guy sounded like a caller from 2003.

Kind of a sad sign-off. Especially since I liked this episode a lot, actually. Tom had me literally laughing out loud at times.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: franklin11 on December 05, 2012, 10:04:12 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 05, 2012, 09:00:41 AM
I know sometimes the exasperation and resignation on Tom's part is part of his radio persona, but it was really sad to hear the tone the show took after those two drips called in last night.

To call up and disrespect a guy who's been putting himself out to be there week after week to do a free show for you from which he makes no money is THE WORST. Esp. if he's mentioned your dumb band 1000 times.

THE WORST.

What killed me about that Zach call is that Tom has been very generous to this jerk.  He's given him so many chances to redeem himself on the air.  He's a sad individual who likes to take on the persona of a bad guy.  He hides behind the phone.  Just think what this dude is like on internet chat rooms.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Drew D on December 05, 2012, 11:18:29 AM
			

			

				jesus christ those 2 calls, infuriating.  what is wrong with people, seriously?!?!  why the fuck cant people add to the show or just NOT CALL.  and i dont mean you cant say whats on your mind or be wacky, but do it in a way that goes along with the atmosphere of the show, its only been on for A DECADE AND MORE so there is plenty of archives if you need to learn the goddamn tone of the show.  ughhhhhhh argggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on December 05, 2012, 11:19:42 AM
			

			

				Worst call of the show ever. Such a delusional piece of garbage who can't stop talking about that stupid vimeo video where his band are morons for 90 minutes.  

He's a typical "liberal" colllege student who thinks he has a handle on political science concepts or philosophical arguments, but in reality is getting like Cs on papers because he doesn't know how arguments or common sense work. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: vicd on December 05, 2012, 12:17:41 PM
			

			

				That "predator drone" joke was pretty funny.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on December 05, 2012, 12:20:38 PM
			

			

				The show was really rolling too. Marc Maron's call was great, you could tell he was genuinely psyched to call in and speak with Tom. The hippie talk was kind of an eery foreshadow to Zak's call. What killed me (and everyone else it sounds like) is that Tom dusted himself off with a nice dose of The Who, only to get slammed by that last call. Dude did sound waaay too much like Michael Kay to my ears.

And Tom if you're reading this, I still feel bad that my comment in the 'Ripping Off' thread was misconstrued. Your take on what I wrote was not my intention at all, whatsoever. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 05, 2012, 02:27:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 05, 2012, 09:00:41 AM
I know sometimes the exasperation and resignation on Tom's part is part of his radio persona, but it was really sad to hear the tone the show took after those two drips called in last night.

To call up and disrespect a guy who's been putting himself out to be there week after week to do a free show for you from which he makes no money is THE WORST. Esp. if he's mentioned your dumb band 1000 times.

THE WORST.

He makes me hate Norm Chompskie and Howard Zine.  I don't often listen to the show live b/c I save this for my Wednesday morning at-work listening and I check in to boards first and just knew   it was Zilch everyone was talking about before he was named.  Having just heard it, I'm so glad that Tom did what he shoulda done a loooong time ago with this doof: 

LIFETIME BAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So my fave/least fave moment occurred at the same time, when Tom was really fed up and upset by this p.o.s. time-waster so much so that we may never hear from dopey again. "Boring Owen"'s (aka "No-Smoking Joe") worst calls were better than his best.

Viva la Scharpling!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 05, 2012, 04:16:03 PM
			

			

				I've been listening to the Ken Plume podcasts, so I'm a couple of weeks behind, but I wholeheartedly support this ban.  I agree that this guy seems deranged.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on December 05, 2012, 04:56:00 PM
			

			

				best part of the show: Tom's primal scream-- wow!
worst part of the show: Marc Maron defiling some 'priceless' (no doubt) artworks.  ha ha ha.  Everybody knows that's the allure of buying paintings.  You take it home and touch it hard.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on December 05, 2012, 07:28:18 PM
			

			

				I've been thinking a lot about last night today and the thing is if Tom hadn't signed off in such a soul-crushed/soul-crushing way, I'd consider the damn thing a work of art in a class of radio TBSOWFMU doesn't normally do. Z**** and Randy are the lowest of the low, but all through their awful calls I was thinking to myself how poetically they were contrasting with Marc Maron's call, the Dolenz story/Hate Pit clearance, Gary's reconciliation with Mike. I was excited in a way because I know Tom can do things with twerps like that.

David Rees called it the "BEST radio I've heard in YEEEEEARS! RESPECT!!!" when Tom finally gave Z**** what was coming. I would agree. Tom did the right thing being so lenient with Z***** and the right thing letting him flame out so disastrously and the right thing banning him for life - the one ban in the history of the show I can see him never lifting. And then Southern Michael K. called in and lied about how mean Tom is, totally taking Z*****'s call out of the context of how he's been terrorizing the show for, what, years now? I'd be shaken if I were Tom too.

I just hope Tom remembers that there are way more Friends out there than those two cretins (I spent a lot of today also wondering if Z***** and Randy identify as FOTs and how I feel about that) who are just silent on the airwaves because we respect him too much to call in and waste all of our time thanking him all night. I hope some of this makes sense. I'm still trying to figure it all out.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on December 06, 2012, 01:56:13 AM
			

			

				I think we need to start a campaign to get Obama to change the name of Predator Drones to Mit Hamines. That's the only way any true justice can be served onto Z.F.M.H.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 06, 2012, 09:09:30 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on December 06, 2012, 01:56:13 AM
I think we need to start a campaign to get Obama to change the name of Predator Drones to Mit Hamines. That's the only way any true justice can be served onto Z.F.M.H.

Not bad.  How about: "The Z*** from S*** H***** Predator Drone Reauthorization, Marijuana Punishment and Love for Wealthy Corporations Act"?


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 06, 2012, 09:10:46 AM
			

			

				I'm done renting clowns like this space in my brain (the status of "Clown Time" has been well established.)

I trust Tom to correct what ever he needs to correct to head crap like this off at the pass in the future, as much as it can be headed off. There will always be vandals who want to destroy good things and people just because they can.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MarkS on December 06, 2012, 09:44:59 AM
			

			

				Yeah I agree. Tom described him perfectly when he called him a rat. Not only has Tom politely promoted his dumb band through jokes, he also finally gave the guy a bit of power to present his case, a case that was making people feel bad about themselves for voting for Obama, and he immediately used it to promote his local band. A flier would have sufficed, and probably also achieved more. The last guy simply has no idea why he listens to the Best Show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 06, 2012, 10:30:09 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on December 06, 2012, 09:09:30 AM
Quote from: Rhymes with Don Draper on December 06, 2012, 01:56:13 AM
I think we need to start a campaign to get Obama to change the name of Predator Drones to Mit Hamines. That's the only way any true justice can be served onto Z.F.M.H.
Not bad.  How about: "The Z*** from S*** H***** Predator Drone Reauthorization, Marijuana Punishment and Love for Wealthy Corporations Act"?

I hate drones as much as the next humanist does BUT, if there are any FOTs serving in the US military with access to any of these machines and a can a paint, would you mind painting "From [p.o.s.'s name or dumb band name here] With Love" ala the paint jobs on bombers during WWII and whatnot?

Let's change the name of the DEA to [p.o.s.'s name or dumb band name here] so to future oppressed stoners, their name will be synonymous with the Narcs. "Aw man, flush it down man the Shit Hamines are here!" "We just got Shit Hamined"  "Did you just get Shit Hamined and need representation? Call Saul Goodman..."

And that 2nd guy bringing up regionalism to slam Tom's "rudeness" is a 5-alarm warning that he has no idea what the show is about.  The Best Show is country wide and world wide baby.  That idiot probably voted for Jesse Helms any chance he got.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amiright?? on December 06, 2012, 11:54:51 AM
			

			

				Just finished the Dar call. More of that please!

Partying with Rick Rude was the icing on the cake.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on December 06, 2012, 01:26:07 PM
			

			

				About the creep from Virginia, I've listened to a zillion hours of the Best Show and this was the first time I'd ever felt sorry for Tom. 

Otherwise, great show! I haven't listened to Quadrophenia in ages so even that was a treat.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: jimswanson on December 06, 2012, 03:54:44 PM
			

			

				I have nothing original to contribute so I'll just say I agree with all that's been said about those two terrible calls.

But I'm mostly writing here wondering if I'm the only listener who can't help but be curious about the sketchy circumstances leading to Z***'s relocation from Richmond to Manassas?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on December 06, 2012, 03:58:25 PM
			

			

				Note to self: Listen first, read thread second.  Man, I am just DREADING those two calls now.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Charles Arrington on December 06, 2012, 04:00:59 PM
			

			

				just finished the ZFMH call.

i live somewhat close to manassas, if i saw him on the street, i'd be tempted to knock his block off.

concur on the worst call ever. I dont even "love to hate" this guy.

I did love to hate wally wackiman during the feltdown (but i dont really hate you wally!)
yeah, but Z#$% is just a terrible human being. was he not hugged enough as a kid?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on December 06, 2012, 04:45:04 PM
			

			

				There's a word in German, "Backpfeifengesicht." It means "A face in need of a punch."

That is all.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on December 06, 2012, 07:46:45 PM
			

			

				I am seriously, seriously angry at this stranger who lives across the country from me and I want to see him beaten in the street.  He is the worst person I've ever had the displeasure of listening to talk in any venue ever.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on December 06, 2012, 08:30:09 PM
			

			

				Ben Worcester ‏@benworcester
Tonight's crazy #BestShowWFMU needs a name. I nominate "Wadrophenia"

best tweet maybe that I've ever seen.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 06, 2012, 10:57:50 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: jimswanson on December 06, 2012, 03:54:44 PM

But I'm mostly writing here wondering if I'm the only listener who can't help but be curious about the sketchy circumstances leading to Z***'s relocation from Richmond to Manassas?

It has something to do with the second syllable.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on December 06, 2012, 11:05:39 PM
			

			

				I understand these feelings, but you're giving this nothing exactly what he wants. Tom does what Tom wants, but I too am hopeful for a lifetime ban, both from calling the show and from posting here.

Quote from: JesseFromVegas on December 06, 2012, 07:46:45 PM
I am seriously, seriously angry at this stranger who lives across the country from me and I want to see him beaten in the street.  He is the worst person I've ever had the displeasure of listening to talk in any venue ever. 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on December 07, 2012, 12:00:26 AM
			

			

				Just got to the conclusion. I don't think anyone can really say what someone they don't even know was put on the planet for, but I hope Tom realizes that while he definitely wasn't put here to interact with Z%$@ from Sh*# H)%2+e or that Randy schmuck, one of the potential things he was put here to do was interact with Officer Tom, Petey, Laurie from Miami, Julie from Cincinnatti, Fredericks, Dave from Knoxville, Christina, Geneva, Greggulator, the Alabammy Comet, and so many more--not to mention, of course, a certain Jon Wurster, and Mike--and what the hell, Spike and Larry the Perv even--for the entertainment, beguilement and (if I may say so) soul nourishment of so many. Not forever necessarily, but I hope he knows he did good with one of his many potentials.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 07, 2012, 12:42:40 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on December 06, 2012, 11:05:39 PM
I understand these feelings, but you're giving this nothing exactly what he wants. Tom does what Tom wants, but I too am hopeful for a lifetime ban, both from calling the show and from posting here.

Quote from: JesseFromVegas on December 06, 2012, 07:46:45 PM
I am seriously, seriously angry at this stranger who lives across the country from me and I want to see him beaten in the street.  He is the worst person I've ever had the displeasure of listening to talk in any venue ever. 

I don't think he's ever going to be allowed back here.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Barry in Ireland on December 07, 2012, 03:42:01 AM
			

			

				Worst: Man, fuck those guys. The disrespect and entitlement was just off the charts.

Best: Gary burying the hatchet. "Food roll-ups?" "FRUIT. ROLL-UPS."


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Martin on December 07, 2012, 05:28:03 AM
			

			

				BEST: Merch table with free merch.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on December 07, 2012, 11:42:02 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Martin on December 07, 2012, 05:28:03 AM
BEST: Merch table with free merch.

Haven't gotten to already notorious ending yet, but yes, that Paycheck call was awesome.  "Have you heard of James Dolan?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MrGtD on December 07, 2012, 11:44:21 AM
			

			

				Can I ask the question nobody seems to ask about the lesser Z-Man

WHY IS HIS PHONE SO QUIET

EVERY TIME I CAN BARELY HEAR HIM AND I GUESS THAT'S FOR THE BEST BUT WHAT ARE YOU DOING, SON
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dutch on December 07, 2012, 12:34:25 PM
			

			

				I'm worried that Zach is mentally ill and a danger to himself and others.

(edited to correct typo: mentally I'll)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on December 07, 2012, 02:40:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dutch on December 07, 2012, 12:34:25 PM
I'm worried that Zach is mentally I'll and a danger to himself and others.

I worry that he's a danger to others. The rest, I'm fairly serene about.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 07, 2012, 03:00:08 PM
			

			

				I do like the concept of being "mentally I'll."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Christina on December 07, 2012, 05:08:02 PM
			

			

				The Mit Hamine dude was booted off the board months ago for being an argumentative wad who kept engaging in personal attacks. JSYK.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 07, 2012, 05:50:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on December 07, 2012, 03:00:08 PM
I do like the concept of being "mentally I'll."
Got here late, thanks for catching and keeping that, Buff.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Austin From Chicago on December 07, 2012, 08:22:14 PM
			

			

				Zach from Mraincahsmsoansds is worse than most Reddit trolls. May he live in interesting times.

Tom, we love you. Don't let those assholes get you down, sir.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: HipGuide on December 07, 2012, 08:40:48 PM
			

			

				I think this proves the regular caller ban didn't really work. Laurie and others may have been pointlessly calling, but they weren't malicious.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: GroverJefferson on December 07, 2012, 10:34:27 PM
			

			

				I think the idea of the former ban on regulars was to get some new blood, which in theory is great... the beauty of The Best Show over podcasts is that it does rely so much on callers, and evolves based on their ebb and flow. Unfortunately, there's a dearth of great regulars of late... Spike is still reliable, and the Alabammy Comet simply can't be stopped, but other than that? I can't think of folks who have been checking in all that often (and to be entirely fair, I've missed a lot of weeks as of late, so my apologies to you if you have been, as I'm sure you're terrific so long as your name isn't ack-zay from ithamine-may).

Bottom line is the show (whenever it's back) needs new regulars. Who here is going to step up and take a stab? Call in without an agenda, not fawn or flop, and just have a chat every now and again? I know I've always wanted to give it a shot (and have all of twice in the 5 or so years I've listened), and maybe I will. Its such a rare and cool opportunity to be able to contribute to something you love, and I think anyone who's ever pondered it has a real great chance to give back right now.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bananagrabbers on December 07, 2012, 11:26:49 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nowah on December 05, 2012, 07:28:18 PM
I just hope Tom remembers that there are way more Friends out there than those two cretins (I spent a lot of today also wondering if Z***** and Randy identify as FOTs and how I feel about that) who are just silent on the airwaves because we respect him too much to call in and waste all of our time thanking him all night. I hope some of this makes sense. I'm still trying to figure it all out.

I don't call for the same reason, but after this week's show, I think I need to start, because it's apparent that the cretins have no such reservations about calling in and ruining the show I love.

My favorite part of this week's show was Tom's excitement over the coyote call.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on December 08, 2012, 09:27:26 AM
			

			

				Best: Gene Krupa of getting drunk; "Worst" (not really): did TS ever come back to discussing LZ on Letterman? I couldn't watch it, something about it felt very stilted and awkward
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on December 08, 2012, 06:58:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on December 08, 2012, 09:27:26 AM
Best: Gene Krupa of getting drunk; "Worst" (not really): did TS ever come back to discussing LZ on Letterman? I couldn't watch it, something about it felt very stilted and awkward

No, he didn't. Quite frankly I have no interest in hearing them talk, I only want them to play music.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 08, 2012, 09:16:19 PM
			

			

				Best part "the call" worst part Tom not realizing it was radio gold and ending the show early. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on December 08, 2012, 09:35:55 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on December 08, 2012, 09:16:19 PM
Best part "the call" worst part Tom not realizing it was radio gold and ending the show early.

Radio gold? Really?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 08, 2012, 10:24:49 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on December 08, 2012, 09:35:55 PM
Quote from: Shades on December 08, 2012, 09:16:19 PM
Best part "the call" worst part Tom not realizing it was radio gold and ending the show early.

Radio gold? Really?


Tom giving him the floor and him imploding was great cringy  stuff. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on December 08, 2012, 10:56:35 PM
			

			

				I hated it. This is not how I want to see the show go out.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on December 09, 2012, 01:32:16 AM
			

			

				I feel somewhat responsible for the whole Mit Hamine nonsense since I called that kid out ages ago. He probably would have still kept on keeping on but we'll never know.

Anyways, Zach did play a great foil for Tom for a while. One of the best parts about Howard Stern are when he has guests and personalities who he can battle with -- The Jesus Twins, Eric the Midget. Tom's also talked about his "love" of Bob Grant, who was pretty much the first right-wing radio guy and had a longtime show in the NYC market. Bob used to rip the hell out of callers non-stop and it used to get really combative and crazy. IMO, Zach was essentially like that for The Best Show for a little bit. Tom putting up with him has led to so many really funny moments -- Tom threatening to break his record with a hammer, etc.

But his shtick has a limited shelf life and he went from being "I love to hate this guy" to "I hate this guy" really quickly. The whole "Using far-left causes in order to shill 7-inches" thing could be a Wurster call (it's not too far away from Hammerhead) but it's completely repugnant since that's this kid's real deal. 

As far as the last call -- that guy was just a dumb dumb. That was infuriating. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 09, 2012, 02:04:12 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on December 09, 2012, 01:32:16 AM
I feel somewhat responsible for the whole Mit Hamine nonsense since I called that kid out ages ago. He probably would have still kept on keeping on but we'll never know.

Anyways, Zach did play a great foil for Tom for a while. One of the best parts about Howard Stern are when he has guests and personalities who he can battle with -- The Jesus Twins, Eric the Midget. Tom's also talked about his "love" of Bob Grant, who was pretty much the first right-wing radio guy and had a longtime show in the NYC market. Bob used to rip the hell out of callers non-stop and it used to get really combative and crazy. IMO, Zach was essentially like that for The Best Show for a little bit. Tom putting up with him has led to so many really funny moments -- Tom threatening to break his record with a hammer, etc.

But his shtick has a limited shelf life and he went from being "I love to hate this guy" to "I hate this guy" really quickly. The whole "Using far-left causes in order to shill 7-inches" thing could be a Wurster call (it's not too far away from Hammerhead) but it's completely repugnant since that's this kid's real deal. 

As far as the last call -- that guy was just a dumb dumb. That was infuriating.

Yeah the last call from NC was almost as bad,  the dude had no clue what the show is about. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on December 09, 2012, 10:49:34 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on December 08, 2012, 10:56:35 PM
I hated it. This is not how I want to see the show go out.

The whole thing was an agony, but when he giggled at Tom calling him out on hyping his band, and then said "Words are an illusion," I wanted to reach my hands through the speakers and strangle the little wad.  Enough, I'm done thinking and talking about him.

On to more important questions: I didn't hear Brian Wilson mentioned, so I hope he was just part of a general Hate Pit amnesty even though Pleasure Island never arrived.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 09, 2012, 05:39:26 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Christina on December 07, 2012, 05:08:02 PM
The Mit Hamine dude was booted off the board months ago for being an argumentative wad who kept engaging in personal attacks. JSYK.

His posts were so cryptically written and spelled it was hard to even know if they were personal attacks. Like he walked out of the book Riddley Walker or something.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peterenlucha on December 09, 2012, 07:25:59 PM
			

			

				I haven't finished the whole episode yet, so I can't comment on this Randy from NC, character. But Zach's behavior is classic sectarian disruption. Folks like this go to events, meetings, join groups with the apparent purpose of talking about an issue that's important to them, whether or not it's germane. Their real goal is to either split the group or create so much chaos that folks just throw up their hands and walk away. They do this to eliminate competition or just tear other people down because they're not on the approved program.

If anyone here has ever been involved in left or progressive politics of some sort you've probably seen these people at work. You have to be pretty messed up emotionally to spend your life inflicting this kind of damage on others, as Zach clearly is.

A lifetime ban is the only way to deal with this sort of thing.

Enough wasted time and energy on this creep.

The show has been exceptionally good lately and this episode (with two exceptions) was great as well. Marc Maron's call, Paycheck's call and rich bluesman story were fantastic and I haven't even listened to  Gary and Mike's reconciliation!

Tom, you've been giving master class in mirth for a long time now and it's a shame that sociopaths like these guys have to try to mess that up.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cutout on December 10, 2012, 12:27:18 AM
			

			

				
Quote
Folks like this go to events, meetings, join groups with the apparent purpose of talking about an issue that's important to them, whether or not it's germane. Their real goal is to either split the group or create so much chaos that folks just throw up their hands and walk away. They do this to eliminate competition or just tear other people down because they're not on the approved program.

Local organic food coop meetings are a classic forum for this!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on December 10, 2012, 04:25:36 AM
			

			

				Last kid I heard that talked like Z*** was AJ Soprano and (*spoiler alert*) I hope that if Zach jumps in a pool his daddy doesn't come home in time. 

You killed the show dickwad, thanks for that. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Ojingeo on December 10, 2012, 07:07:49 AM
			

			

				Two dudes decided to smear their grubby thumbprints up on masterpiece. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 10, 2012, 07:54:29 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: meltmaster on December 10, 2012, 07:07:49 AM
Two dudes decided to smear their grubby thumbprints up on masterpiece.

Did Marc Maron start that trend?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on December 10, 2012, 10:28:23 AM
			

			

				I'm actually surprised that they've let that twerp from Mfejfpofwjepr get away with this for as long as he has.  His goal has been self-promotion and running the show off the rails since the beginning.  Tom and/or Mike should have put a stop to this a long time ago.  He's been a tumor on the show since he started calling.  Good riddance.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 10, 2012, 11:11:49 AM
			

			

				I've been meaning to post for awhile on the Gar from Flesh call.

Many of you probably picked up on it, but for those that didn't, I think this was the Newbridgiverse's most complete homage (if that's the right word) ever - even when they've used people from real life like Marky Ramone or Gene Simmons.

JW posted a bunch of stuff elsewhere about how amazing the Peter Criss autobiography was.  Gar's book was a pretty straight-up parody (again, if that's the right word) of Peter Criss' time in KISS and the acting world and rehab.  

For example, Gar and Peter were both allowed to sing a few songs that they didn't write on their bands first few albums, both of them threatened to quit if they didn't get a song on the next album (Ruiner for Gar, Destroyer for Peter) and they scored a surprise hit with that song (Beth for Peter, Maureen for Gar).

It continues, right down to how the bands came up with their names, the reunion tours, everything.  JW is a reluctant KISS scholar.

I could go on at (further) length, but I won't. Probably everyone picked up on it and I'm just Professor John Frink-ing this.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on December 10, 2012, 01:53:33 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on December 08, 2012, 09:27:26 AM
Best: Gene Krupa of getting drunk; "Worst" (not really): did TS ever come back to discussing LZ on Letterman? I couldn't watch it, something about it felt very stilted and awkward

Yeah, I was hoping Tom would find time for the Letterman and Lincoln Center appearances. Too bad the show got derailed. Glad he got too talk about Dolenz and the Monkees, at least.

Zeppelin were obviously an amazing band, but they're not always so great at ... talking. Robert Plant is a good nominee for least funny person ever. He's got the genial spirit and delivery of a funny person, but a lot of the stuff that comes out of his mouth makes no sense whatsoever. He was infamous for his stoned hippie babble between songs during Zeppelin's 1970s reign (numerous examples can be found on concert bootlegs). 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 10, 2012, 02:04:10 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on December 10, 2012, 01:53:33 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on December 08, 2012, 09:27:26 AM
Best: Gene Krupa of getting drunk; "Worst" (not really): did TS ever come back to discussing LZ on Letterman? I couldn't watch it, something about it felt very stilted and awkward

Yeah, I was hoping Tom would find time for the Letterman and Lincoln Center appearances. Too bad the show got derailed. Glad he got too talk about Dolenz and the Monkees, at least.

Zeppelin were obviously an amazing band, but they're not always so great at ... talking. Robert Plant is a good nominee for least funny person ever. He's got the genial spirit and delivery of a funny person, but a lot of the stuff that comes out of his mouth makes no sense whatsoever. He was infamous for his stoned hippie babble between songs during Zeppelin's 1970s reign (numerous examples can be found on concert bootlegs).

"Does anybody remember laffduh?"

Does Anybody Remember Laughter? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dteBUV_coN8#ws)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amiright?? on December 10, 2012, 02:34:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on December 10, 2012, 11:11:49 AM
I've been meaning to post for awhile on the Gar from Flesh call.

Many of you probably picked up on it, but for those that didn't, I think this was the Newbridgiverse's most complete homage (if that's the right word) ever - even when they've used people from real life like Marky Ramone or Gene Simmons.

JW posted a bunch of stuff elsewhere about how amazing the Peter Criss autobiography was.  Gar's book was a pretty straight-up parody (again, if that's the right word) of Peter Criss' time in KISS and the acting world and rehab.  

For example, Gar and Peter were both allowed to sing a few songs that they didn't write on their bands first few albums, both of them threatened to quit if they didn't get a song on the next album (Ruiner for Gar, Destroyer for Peter) and they scored a surprise hit with that song (Beth for Peter, Maureen for Gar).

It continues, right down to how the bands came up with their names, the reunion tours, everything.  JW is a reluctant KISS scholar.

I could go on at (further) length, but I won't. Probably everyone picked up on it and I'm just Professor John Frink-ing this.

Peter Criss had a sitcom??
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 10, 2012, 03:41:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: amiright?? on December 10, 2012, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on December 10, 2012, 11:11:49 AM
I've been meaning to post for awhile on the Gar from Flesh call.

Many of you probably picked up on it, but for those that didn't, I think this was the Newbridgiverse's most complete homage (if that's the right word) ever - even when they've used people from real life like Marky Ramone or Gene Simmons.

JW posted a bunch of stuff elsewhere about how amazing the Peter Criss autobiography was.  Gar's book was a pretty straight-up parody (again, if that's the right word) of Peter Criss' time in KISS and the acting world and rehab.  

For example, Gar and Peter were both allowed to sing a few songs that they didn't write on their bands first few albums, both of them threatened to quit if they didn't get a song on the next album (Ruiner for Gar, Destroyer for Peter) and they scored a surprise hit with that song (Beth for Peter, Maureen for Gar).

It continues, right down to how the bands came up with their names, the reunion tours, everything.  JW is a reluctant KISS scholar.

I could go on at (further) length, but I won't. Probably everyone picked up on it and I'm just Professor John Frink-ing this.

Peter Criss had a sitcom??

He was stunt-cast in Oz.  That's sort of a sitcom, right?  Lots of laughs?

Also, check out the picture on his IMDB page.  Didn't he have to pay for that? 

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0188028/ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0188028/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on December 10, 2012, 04:49:52 PM
			

			

				The best/worst moment for me was Tom complaining about the new version of iTunes, because I had just gone through that exact experience that day: trying to do something simple, and no longer knowing how to do it. 

(Strangely enough, I was trying to put a bunch of songs onto my Amish brother-in-law's contraband ipod touch. True!)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on December 10, 2012, 07:17:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on December 10, 2012, 02:04:10 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on December 10, 2012, 01:53:33 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on December 08, 2012, 09:27:26 AM
Best: Gene Krupa of getting drunk; "Worst" (not really): did TS ever come back to discussing LZ on Letterman? I couldn't watch it, something about it felt very stilted and awkward

Yeah, I was hoping Tom would find time for the Letterman and Lincoln Center appearances. Too bad the show got derailed. Glad he got too talk about Dolenz and the Monkees, at least.

Zeppelin were obviously an amazing band, but they're not always so great at ... talking. Robert Plant is a good nominee for least funny person ever. He's got the genial spirit and delivery of a funny person, but a lot of the stuff that comes out of his mouth makes no sense whatsoever. He was infamous for his stoned hippie babble between songs during Zeppelin's 1970s reign (numerous examples can be found on concert bootlegs).

"Does anybody remember laffduh?"

Does Anybody Remember Laughter? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dteBUV_coN8#ws)

But doesn't funding Holy Grail kind of make up for it? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on December 10, 2012, 07:39:14 PM
			

			

				I feel sort of responsible for Zach. My trash talk of him put an unfortunate spotlight on him. However, I do think it's pretty likely that he would have been a pest no matter what.

Anyways, he's been a good foil for Tom for a while now. He's to The Best Show what The Jesus Twins were (and Eric the Midget is) to Howard Stern. We all love the Bad Company's and the Drop Dead's the Heave Ho's. If the calls are all Jason From Huntsville and Paycheck, we don't have that. Tom browbeating Zach provided The Best Show audience with a ton of great material for a while.

Unfortunately, Zach's not in on the joke and is actually that annoying. It ran its course -- he went from "love to hate" to actual hate and it was time for his relationship with the show to end.

I do think the prattling uber-lefty using his views to push his dumb record would make for a great Wurster call. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on December 10, 2012, 07:50:21 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Sashamak on December 10, 2012, 07:17:18 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on December 10, 2012, 02:04:10 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on December 10, 2012, 01:53:33 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on December 08, 2012, 09:27:26 AM
Best: Gene Krupa of getting drunk; "Worst" (not really): did TS ever come back to discussing LZ on Letterman? I couldn't watch it, something about it felt very stilted and awkward

Yeah, I was hoping Tom would find time for the Letterman and Lincoln Center appearances. Too bad the show got derailed. Glad he got too talk about Dolenz and the Monkees, at least.

Zeppelin were obviously an amazing band, but they're not always so great at ... talking. Robert Plant is a good nominee for least funny person ever. He's got the genial spirit and delivery of a funny person, but a lot of the stuff that comes out of his mouth makes no sense whatsoever. He was infamous for his stoned hippie babble between songs during Zeppelin's 1970s reign (numerous examples can be found on concert bootlegs).

"Does anybody remember laffduh?"

Does Anybody Remember Laughter? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dteBUV_coN8#ws)

But doesn't funding Holy Grail kind of make up for it?

pretty sure that's George Harrison
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on December 10, 2012, 08:37:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on December 09, 2012, 01:32:16 AM
I feel somewhat responsible for the whole Mit Hamine nonsense since I called that kid out ages ago. He probably would have still kept on keeping on but we'll never know.

Anyways, Zach did play a great foil for Tom for a while. One of the best parts about Howard Stern are when he has guests and personalities who he can battle with -- The Jesus Twins, Eric the Midget. Tom's also talked about his "love" of Bob Grant, who was pretty much the first right-wing radio guy and had a longtime show in the NYC market. Bob used to rip the hell out of callers non-stop and it used to get really combative and crazy. IMO, Zach was essentially like that for The Best Show for a little bit. Tom putting up with him has led to so many really funny moments -- Tom threatening to break his record with a hammer, etc.

But his shtick has a limited shelf life and he went from being "I love to hate this guy" to "I hate this guy" really quickly. The whole "Using far-left causes in order to shill 7-inches" thing could be a Wurster call (it's not too far away from Hammerhead) but it's completely repugnant since that's this kid's real deal. 

As far as the last call -- that guy was just a dumb dumb. That was infuriating.

Quote from: Greggulator on December 10, 2012, 07:39:14 PM
I feel sort of responsible for Zach. My trash talk of him put an unfortunate spotlight on him. However, I do think it's pretty likely that he would have been a pest no matter what.

Anyways, he's been a good foil for Tom for a while now. He's to The Best Show what The Jesus Twins were (and Eric the Midget is) to Howard Stern. We all love the Bad Company's and the Drop Dead's the Heave Ho's. If the calls are all Jason From Huntsville and Paycheck, we don't have that. Tom browbeating Zach provided The Best Show audience with a ton of great material for a while.

Unfortunately, Zach's not in on the joke and is actually that annoying. It ran its course -- he went from "love to hate" to actual hate and it was time for his relationship with the show to end.

I do think the prattling uber-lefty using his views to push his dumb record would make for a great Wurster call. 

I wonder if the Greggulator feels any sense of responsibility for Zach's blossoming into a major Best Show supervillain.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on December 10, 2012, 09:30:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: not that clay on December 10, 2012, 07:50:21 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on December 10, 2012, 07:17:18 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on December 10, 2012, 02:04:10 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on December 10, 2012, 01:53:33 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on December 08, 2012, 09:27:26 AM
Best: Gene Krupa of getting drunk; "Worst" (not really): did TS ever come back to discussing LZ on Letterman? I couldn't watch it, something about it felt very stilted and awkward

Yeah, I was hoping Tom would find time for the Letterman and Lincoln Center appearances. Too bad the show got derailed. Glad he got too talk about Dolenz and the Monkees, at least.

Zeppelin were obviously an amazing band, but they're not always so great at ... talking. Robert Plant is a good nominee for least funny person ever. He's got the genial spirit and delivery of a funny person, but a lot of the stuff that comes out of his mouth makes no sense whatsoever. He was infamous for his stoned hippie babble between songs during Zeppelin's 1970s reign (numerous examples can be found on concert bootlegs).

"Does anybody remember laffduh?"

Does Anybody Remember Laughter? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dteBUV_coN8#ws)

But doesn't funding Holy Grail kind of make up for it?

pretty sure that's George Harrison

Harrison funded Life of Brian. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on December 11, 2012, 07:02:48 AM
			

			

				"I have found this in trivia section on IMDb and only Pink Floyd is mentioned.

"Funds earned by Pink Floyd's album "The Dark Side of the Moon" went towards funding The Holy Grail. The band were such fans of the show they would halt recording sessions just to watch "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1969)." "

http://forums.ledzeppelin.com/index.php?/topic/15918-did-zeppelin-fund-the-production-of-monty-python-and-the-holy-grail/ (http://forums.ledzeppelin.com/index.php?/topic/15918-did-zeppelin-fund-the-production-of-monty-python-and-the-holy-grail/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amiright?? on December 11, 2012, 03:12:11 PM
			

			

				Like Bruce Springsteen with the Facts of Life!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: QuizGuy66 on December 11, 2012, 06:11:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Drew D on July 27, 2012, 09:03:38 AM
A funny little moment I got a kick out of was when he was doing a Yes imitation that wasn't a "duet", so he gave a crescendo of "shhhhhhhhhhhhhhSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"

I have to toot my own horn here.  My imagined Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ultimate jam described in this call http://www.wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=46657&archive=80460&starttime=2:14:15 (http://www.wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=46657&archive=80460&starttime=2:14:15) came about close to plausibly true today with Public Enemy, Rush, Heart, and Randy Newman getting announced as the next inductees.

 ;D

-QG
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on December 12, 2012, 03:11:34 AM
			

			

				I'm still responding to the 12/4 show, since I'm on the podcast cycle.

It was great to hear Gary again; that was probably my favorite stretch of the show. (He even mentioned Vance!) But that call with Z**h. Man, I used to consider him endearingly clueless, but now that he's emerged as an arch villain, I don't ever wanna hear that guy's voice again. And that Randy fella really seemed to catch Tom off guard. What did he tell Mike he was gonna say before he got on to chew Tom out?

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on December 12, 2012, 07:20:11 AM
			

			

				QG I remembered your call when I read the inductee list the other day. You totally called it!! Well done.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on December 12, 2012, 10:23:55 AM
			

			

				Since I am a newbie, I'd just like to say that Depravity's Rainbow is awesome--so great to have such a good show fill in for when TS isn't there!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Ordinary Joe on December 12, 2012, 03:00:53 PM
			

			

				Concerning last Tuesday's caller "Randy" from North Carolina:

I live in the deep south and sanctimonious good ole boys like him are truly dime a dozen.  They dig in first with their "aw shucks" routine, feigning modesty and pretending to "straight-talk ya", but it's all an arrogant confidence game.  I'm always cautious of them hat-in-hand poseurs because a lot of times that figurative hat is hiding a dagger.  And listen to that inauthentic fake laugh at his own forwardness; I've heard that plenty.  That's meant to convince you that he's a good guy who just likes a little funnin'.  It's total passive-aggressiveness on display.

Let me translate his "Have a happy show" as "do what I want you to do or I'll rain down more corn-pone righteousness on you."

And as far as his "We don't take rudeness too lightly down here."  — Really?  Cracked any history books lately?

I hope you're reading this, Randy.  The South is not you anymore…start getting used to it and stop speaking for the rest of us.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: QuizGuy66 on December 12, 2012, 03:24:09 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on December 12, 2012, 10:23:55 AM
Since I am a newbie, I'd just like to say that Depravity's Rainbow is awesome--so great to have such a good show fill in for when TS isn't there!

Agreed :) They get better and better every time.  They got a spiffy new theme song and everything now :)

On top of that they are good people.

-QG
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on December 12, 2012, 03:44:21 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: QuizGuy66 on December 12, 2012, 03:24:09 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on December 12, 2012, 10:23:55 AM
Since I am a newbie, I'd just like to say that Depravity's Rainbow is awesome--so great to have such a good show fill in for when TS isn't there!

Agreed :) They get better and better every time.  They got a spiffy new theme song and everything now :)

On top of that they are good people.

-QG

Part of the fun is that Scharpling has created this persona for Mike so that you are sort of listening to Mike through the prism of Tom's characterization. The stuff about supervising school kids, thus, was really funny (and Mike is an excellent raconteur). Who is Therese, anyway? She has a winning on-air personality
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on December 12, 2012, 03:48:37 PM
			

			

				It was a great show. Never thought I would hear the term "cream pie" on WFMU. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on December 12, 2012, 03:53:16 PM
			

			

				Ordinary Joe: Since you seem familiar with the type, what do you think the motivation is? It's obviously not a "con game" in the sense that a Randy thinks he can get anything out of Tom--he doesn't even have a crappy band to hype--so what is he after? I was wondering whether without saying so he was on a mission to make the world a little more "Christian" or something.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on December 12, 2012, 04:11:11 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on December 12, 2012, 03:44:21 PM

Part of the fun is that Scharpling has created this persona for Mike so that you are sort of listening to Mike through the prism of Tom's characterization. The stuff about supervising school kids, thus, was really funny (and Mike is an excellent raconteur). Who is Therese, anyway? She has a winning on-air personality

Therese is an WFMU DJ with her own music show, which is really good. Check out her archives. She's been part of the Best Show for as long as I've been a regular listener--about 5 years. She's co-hosted a bunch of Tom's WFMU Marathon shows. She and Mike have great chemistry.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: akaJudge on December 12, 2012, 04:50:43 PM
			

			

				THERESE RULES! Love her.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on December 12, 2012, 05:09:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Ordinary Joe on December 12, 2012, 03:00:53 PM
Concerning last Tuesday's caller "Randy" from North Carolina:

I live in the deep south and sanctimonious good ole boys like him are truly dime a dozen.  They dig in first with their "aw shucks" routine, feigning modesty and pretending to "straight-talk ya", but it's all an arrogant confidence game.  I'm always cautious of them hat-in-hand poseurs because a lot of times that figurative hat is hiding a dagger.  And listen to that inauthentic fake laugh at his own forwardness; I've heard that plenty.  That's meant to convince you that he's a good guy who just likes a little funnin'.  It's total passive-aggressiveness on display.

Let me translate his "Have a happy show" as "do what I want you to do or I'll rain down more corn-pone righteousness on you."

And as far as his "We don't take rudeness too lightly down here."  — Really?  Cracked any history books lately?

I hope you're reading this, Randy.  The South is not you anymore…start getting used to it and stop speaking for the rest of us.

Totally generalizing here, but polite societies tend to be hierarchical and unequal societies, and have a legacy of feudalism (including slavery). Places where people are blunt, rude, whatever are generally more equal, like the Netherlands and Scandinavia. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dontuknowimloko? on December 12, 2012, 05:59:34 PM
			

			

				Does anyone else think that it was Zach Galifianakis doing a bit? It seems like something he would do.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on December 12, 2012, 09:53:03 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dontuknowimloko? on December 12, 2012, 05:59:34 PM
Does anyone else think that it was Zach Galifianakis doing a bit? It seems like something he would do.

Nope.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 13, 2012, 09:27:55 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: not that clay on December 12, 2012, 05:09:42 PM
Quote from: Ordinary Joe on December 12, 2012, 03:00:53 PM
Concerning last Tuesday's caller "Randy" from North Carolina:

I live in the deep south and sanctimonious good ole boys like him are truly dime a dozen.  They dig in first with their "aw shucks" routine, feigning modesty and pretending to "straight-talk ya", but it's all an arrogant confidence game.  I'm always cautious of them hat-in-hand poseurs because a lot of times that figurative hat is hiding a dagger.  And listen to that inauthentic fake laugh at his own forwardness; I've heard that plenty.  That's meant to convince you that he's a good guy who just likes a little funnin'.  It's total passive-aggressiveness on display.

Let me translate his "Have a happy show" as "do what I want you to do or I'll rain down more corn-pone righteousness on you."

And as far as his "We don't take rudeness too lightly down here."  — Really?  Cracked any history books lately?

I hope you're reading this, Randy.  The South is not you anymore…start getting used to it and stop speaking for the rest of us.

Totally generalizing here, but polite societies tend to be hierarchical and unequal societies, and have a legacy of feudalism (including slavery). Places where people are blunt, rude, whatever are generally more equal, like the Netherlands and Scandinavia.

At first I read 'Netherlands' as 'Neanderthals' and I was going to weigh in that things didn't work out too well for them.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on December 13, 2012, 02:54:25 PM
			

			

				Catching up on a couple of episodes that I missed in the late winter/early spring. Tom's in the studio with Michael Kupperman, late in the episode. Tom, boldly to Mike: HEY MIKE, GET IN HERE SOMEBODY WANTS TO SEE YOU. Then Tom, quietly to Michael Kupperman: please don't judge me for this
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Charles Arrington on December 13, 2012, 04:56:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on December 10, 2012, 07:39:14 PM
Unfortunately, Zach's not in on the joke and is actually that annoying. It ran its course -- he went from "love to hate" to actual hate and it was time for his relationship with the show to end.

I do think the prattling uber-lefty using his views to push his dumb record would make for a great Wurster call.

for wrestling fans, he's like X-Pac after DX ended.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on December 14, 2012, 12:49:36 AM
			

			

				 Ken and Andy's live, press-box coverage of the 12.12.12 concert was amazing.







Oh wait, wrong forum.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on December 14, 2012, 08:49:44 AM
			

			

				
[/quote]

Totally generalizing here, but polite societies tend to be hierarchical and unequal societies, and have a legacy of feudalism (including slavery). Places where people are blunt, rude, whatever are generally more equal, like the Netherlands and Scandinavia.
[/quote]

Don't forget Philly!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: jimswanson on December 15, 2012, 06:30:21 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: GroverJefferson on December 07, 2012, 10:34:27 PM
... Spike is still reliable, and the Alabammy Comet simply can't be stopped, but other than that?

Oh are we still calling him this? I thought Jason's new nickname was "Ol' Limber Lips"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Barry in Ireland on December 16, 2012, 05:14:45 AM
			

			

				"Creampie."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dutch on December 17, 2012, 02:21:13 PM
			

			

				Zach from Mit Hamine reminds me The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation With at a Party from SNL.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Purple Aki on December 17, 2012, 06:50:37 PM
			

			

				Just listened to that, and I feel bad for Tom after putting up with that awful duo. You're too nice, Tom - hang up on those kinds of people. As you yourself have stated on the show: 95 % of the listeners are decent people, but the dregs of the Best Show are truly awful. Those two calls were the worst moments of the show.

The best moments: Tom complaining about iTunes, as I've just downloaded it myself and found it to be as annoying as Tom did. "The Gene Krupa of being drunk" and the CHK-QA jokes cracked me up.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on December 18, 2012, 02:04:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dutch on December 17, 2012, 02:21:13 PM
Zach from Mit Hamine reminds me The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation With at a Party from SNL.

It's time to stop being reasonable with that guy.  He used Tom's image and voice against his will in a movie, then he called up and threatened to beat him up, then he had "friends" call up and threaten to beat him up, and now he just completely sabotaged the show.

That guy can find a new radio show to ruin.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on December 18, 2012, 04:30:38 PM
			

			

				That buffoon Randy from North Carolina has called before, either last year or earlier this year.  

He had the same irritating tone, and got a months-long ban for using toilet language.  Good riddance to him, and to Z. from S. H.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on December 18, 2012, 08:42:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AP Mike
I can't believe all of the naked followers I have!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on December 19, 2012, 11:15:06 AM
			

			

				This year's holiday party FLEW by. It had my favorite guests on the show, minus Kurt. B and myself. So much fun and the fastest three hours I've ever had at work.

THANKS TOM AND AP MIKE AND WFMU AND EVERYONE!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Brandon0476 on December 19, 2012, 11:45:05 AM
			

			

				Listening to Julie, Tom, and John riff on Jim Morrison might have been one of my favorite moments of the year. My wife and I were crying with laughter.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Wes on December 19, 2012, 12:19:11 PM
			

			

				The entire thing was amazing, but it truly reached new levels with the Mike/Hodgman "last photo on Instagram" moment (I hope we get some more photoshops of those pictures of the two of them being used as ads) and Tom's reaction to Mike auditioning for a spot as a new Venture Bros. voice actor.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MarkS on December 19, 2012, 02:27:13 PM
			

			

				The entire episode was so fantastic. I really loved it. 

1. The entire part where they are talking about a five star trashy restaurant. "You're cheese fries, sir."
2. John Hodgman and Ted Leo riffing as Spike as the little boy who buys the Christmas Goose, followed immediately by Mike saying "Anyone going to Midnight Mass this year?''
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on December 19, 2012, 06:14:12 PM
			

			

				A nearly perfect show well deserving of carrying the new holiday party tradition forward! It's so hard to pick my favorite moments, but if I had to narrow it down: Mike as "Dennis," every time Sexy Broadway laughs, maybe my favorite ever Spike call, "Dear Mr. Pencil Colon," Comedians Are Nuts with Julie guest co-hosting, and Gary singing Feliz Navidad are the things I'll think of when I think of this one.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on December 19, 2012, 09:22:26 PM
			

			

				Mike mentioning "pre-gaming" before Church.

I think Mike and Hodgman should do a sitcom, where they are both uncles to the same teenage kids.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on December 19, 2012, 09:33:10 PM
			

			

				One of the best things about The Best Show is how there are all kinds of throwaway gags that set in motion little miniature movies in the listeners' minds. (Well, mine at least.) This time it was Spike as the kid at the end of A Christmas Carol, but my take on his line is: "I don't do geese."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on December 19, 2012, 09:51:39 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: gravy boat on December 19, 2012, 09:22:26 PM
Mike mentioning "pre-gaming" before Church.

I think Mike and Hodgman should do a sitcom, where they are both uncles to the same teenage kids.

This sounds like a great idea! And my schedule is wide open. I even have a title for it: Uncle Goofus and Uncle Gallant!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on December 19, 2012, 11:17:39 PM
			

			

				"Mr. Pencil Colon is my father's name."

I also could not believe the Spencer's talk.  I just went into a Spencer's for the first time a few weeks ago...with my 9-year-old son (Hey, I didn't know). An Adventure Time hat had caught my eye from the mall area and I wanted to get it for him. Once we were inside, it was too late.

The bongs scared him.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dan of Orange on December 20, 2012, 01:49:53 AM
			

			

				Awesome show. Thanks for all the fun and great entertainment all the year through Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lookit on December 20, 2012, 08:35:44 AM
			

			

				I was delighted to learn that books have been written about the marriages of minor Star Wars characters. It's nice to imagine a bounty-hunting robot wearing a collar and tie, with a gift-wrapped blender under his arm.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 20, 2012, 09:14:04 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Lookit on December 20, 2012, 08:35:44 AM
I was delighted to learn that books have been written about the marriages of minor Star Wars characters. It's nice to imagine a bounty-hunting robot wearing a collar and tie, with a gift-wrapped blender under his arm.

This show was...a Best Show Gem.  Yes, this little turn down Star Wars lane was a delight.  I couldn't help but picture Dengar as the best man and the bride as FX-7 (Medical droid)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/vintage-Star-Wars-DENGAR-action-figure-w-package-KENNER-/20/!CFi2hWQCWk~$(KGrHqMOKi0E0n2hln(iBNVcKpvWKg~~_35.JPG)  (http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Kenner-FX-7-FX7-Medical-Droid-FIGURE-Vintage-STAR-WARS-ESB-COMPLETE-31-BACK-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMTc4/$(KGrHqV,!g0FBkeBVJiQBQf4Ws()!w~~60_35.JPG)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spike on December 20, 2012, 09:33:28 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bryan on December 19, 2012, 09:33:10 PM
One of the best things about The Best Show is how there are all kinds of throwaway gags that set in motion little miniature movies in the listeners' minds. (Well, mine at least.) This time it was Spike as the kid at the end of A Christmas Carol, but my take on his line is: "I don't do geese."

I do eat geese and roasted Republicans.      
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on December 20, 2012, 09:33:57 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on December 20, 2012, 09:14:04 AM
Quote from: Lookit on December 20, 2012, 08:35:44 AM
I was delighted to learn that books have been written about the marriages of minor Star Wars characters. It's nice to imagine a bounty-hunting robot wearing a collar and tie, with a gift-wrapped blender under his arm.

This show was...a Best Show Gem.  Yes, this little turn down Star Wars lane was a delight.  I couldn't help but picture Dengar as the best man and the bride as FX-7 (Medical droid)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/vintage-Star-Wars-DENGAR-action-figure-w-package-KENNER-/20/!CFi2hWQCWk~$(KGrHqMOKi0E0n2hln(iBNVcKpvWKg~~_35.JPG)  (http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Kenner-FX-7-FX7-Medical-Droid-FIGURE-Vintage-STAR-WARS-ESB-COMPLETE-31-BACK-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMTc4/$(KGrHqV,!g0FBkeBVJiQBQf4Ws()!w~~60_35.JPG)

My favorite Star Wars character is Greedo.

My favorite Star Wars figures are these:
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/522443_3093369813370_1198302782_n.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on December 20, 2012, 11:39:59 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on December 19, 2012, 11:17:39 PM
"Mr. Pencil Colon is my father's name."


I loved this line too and it went by so fast! LOVE IT. 

Great show Tom & Co. I'm so happy that The Best Show is still going strong, keep it up Tom you are the best! 

-AG
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: lastplaneout on December 20, 2012, 01:45:01 PM
			

			

				The L'Engle/Leguin/McCaffrey confusion had me dying at work.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on December 20, 2012, 02:43:24 PM
			

			

				HI, I'M DENNIS!!!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Spacely on December 20, 2012, 07:24:17 PM
			

			

				Catching up...

JW's Flesh call was really good.  As was Tom's very subtle turn at the end.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on December 21, 2012, 10:15:04 AM
			

			

				"I don't like what that was, and I don't want more of it."

Man, Zappa really is the worst.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on December 21, 2012, 10:58:05 PM
			

			

				"I can't get enough some days!"

"I'm Dennis", if the world did end, would be the greatest thing we would ever produce. 

I've had a horrible week and my holidays aren't looking so great, but this Best Show made me feel so much better. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on December 22, 2012, 11:15:34 AM
			

			

				"He hates trees."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on January 09, 2013, 09:11:22 AM
			

			

				Stroszek Unchained cracked me up.

Incredible show last night.  Even than dink from MA couldn't ruin it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on January 09, 2013, 11:38:59 AM
			

			

				Robot Blood.


Why are more horrible humans calling into the show now?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on January 09, 2013, 12:14:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Sashamak on January 09, 2013, 11:38:59 AM


Why are more horrible humans calling into the show now?

And slagging Guy Picciotto no less! Creeps.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MarkS on January 09, 2013, 02:19:03 PM
			

			

				"Peyton Manning looks like one of those guys running an open barn produce stand in South Jersey."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on January 09, 2013, 02:35:04 PM
			

			

				Worst: the calls from my home Commonwealth of Massachusetts- sorry about them, folks.

Best: Paydirt is really becoming my favorite regular caller and their talk of shitty 90s whine-rock bands "Tarkington 44" (I think Booth 44 is more plausible, meself): "all the...small things..." and "some-bo-dy..."

If GG Allin occupied Elvis' place in history we'd have a different Gorch and a different Conrad Birdie.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on January 09, 2013, 05:41:12 PM
			

			

				Stomach pancakes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dutch on January 10, 2013, 12:44:24 PM
			

			

				Tom was A+ 

"She's gotta be somebody's only light"


"[he] multitasks, playing basketball and making obscene phone calls at the same time"

Dinklage Unchained


Caller: "Let's love each other maaan"
Tom: "Drop Dead"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Thewabel on January 11, 2013, 08:19:48 PM
			

			

				Grass Taxes...

Pot, 
Hash,
Qualouds,
Black Ice,
Yellow Onyx,
White Skunk Juice,
Mink Julips
Golden Mittens,
Otter Droppings,
Robot Blood,
Wet Bigfoot
Medieval Canoe Explosion,
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on January 12, 2013, 05:16:17 PM
			

			

				Was Tom pulling Sarah from Chicago's leg when he said flushing the public restroom toilet with your foot was commonplace? I'm familiar with the practice, but I just assumed the people who did it were weirdos and germaphobes.

If you ask me these are the people who get hit hard by the flu. Those of us who flush willy nilly get a little more exposure to germs so we're better equipped to deal.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 12, 2013, 05:22:12 PM
			

			

				"Pompadou."

I don't know why but I've been saying that to myself and cracking up for a couple of days now.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on January 12, 2013, 11:14:16 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on January 12, 2013, 05:16:17 PM
Was Tom pulling Sarah from Chicago's leg when he said flushing the public restroom toilet with your foot was commonplace? I'm familiar with the practice, but I just assumed the people who did it were weirdos and germaphobes.

If you ask me these are the people who get hit hard by the flu. Those of us who flush willy nilly get a little more exposure to germs so we're better equipped to deal.

That lengthy discussion on toilet flushing was worse than Randy from NC's call.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Ojingeo on January 13, 2013, 12:33:28 AM
			

			

				Also, I thought the discussion was pretty funny. Maybe because I AM one of those weirdos who foot-flush. And I wouldn't consider myself a germaphobe. 

The next chapter in the ESL book I'm using is themed "Cleanliness." I should use that call for a listening exercise. I would love to center all of my classes around the Best Show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 13, 2013, 03:19:54 PM
			

			

				Soon to be ripped off paid homage in Quentin Tarantino's DINKLAGE UNCHAINED:

Trailer - For Your Height Only (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5KeUMxyAwM#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on January 13, 2013, 03:51:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on January 12, 2013, 05:16:17 PM
Was Tom pulling Sarah from Chicago's leg when he said flushing the public restroom toilet with your foot was commonplace? I'm familiar with the practice, but I just assumed the people who did it were weirdos and germaphobes.

I dunno if he was serious, but I have heard stuff on the show before that suggests he's pretty scared of cooties. I can not condone people spreading whatever is on the bathroom floor onto the toilet flush lever via their shoes. That's mind-blowingly gross.

I do think her suggestion of public toilets with flush levers at floor level is pretty smart.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on January 13, 2013, 06:10:55 PM
			

			

				Get with it, germaphobia isn't irrational. We've all been assaulted by germs countless times. If you aren't willing to foot flush, use your elbow or wrist or a wad of toilet paper... amything but your filthy digits.  And while you're at it wipe down your doorknobs and computer keyboards.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on January 13, 2013, 06:30:14 PM
			

			

				Alison S. 

St Petersburg, FL 7/31/2011 1 Check-in Here 
I enjoyed the talk about The Emerald Bar.

From a review:

Yes, people are smoking. BUT Yes, it's a much needed injection of filthy, dirty rock 'n' roll, of several kinds! 

I personally did not smell any foul, BO riddled youth. Maybe the lingering cigarette smoke canceled that out or I had enjoyed enough of their beer to not notice or really give a damn. The bartenders were very busy, and working hard but remained very pleasant. 

The most important and surprising factor in this equation is that the bathrooms were not as dingy as I assumed they would be and there was a constant supply of toilet paper... and soap... and paper towels. Whaaaat?! Yes a full supply at all times. Crazy I know. 

My husband and I were always skeptical of the Emerald and the sketchiness that may occur. It's not that we read the cover of that book entirely wrong but let's just say there were several nice surprises within the pages.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on January 13, 2013, 06:40:03 PM
			

			

				Central Avenue in St. Pete is where it's at. Leafy Greens Cafe, Daddy Kool Records, The Spot... had we known about the Emerald Bar... what the hell, why not?

Can anybody explain the popularity of Yuengling in Tampa/St. Pete? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on January 13, 2013, 09:07:25 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Brett from Clearing on January 13, 2013, 06:40:03 PM


Can anybody explain the popularity of Yuengling in Tampa/St. Pete?
Brewed in Tampa.  Word has it, the water gets shipped down from Pennsylvania.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: narwhale on January 14, 2013, 08:28:00 AM
			

			

				I'm sure this was covered in the chat on show night, but the other whiny pop-punk band Tom was talking about ('I don't want to waste my time...') was Sum 41.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on January 14, 2013, 02:28:50 PM
			

			

				Wait! Fredericks has a WIFE??!!??
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on January 14, 2013, 08:16:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on January 09, 2013, 02:35:04 PM
their talk of shitty 90s whine-rock bands "Tarkington 44" (I think Booth 44 is more plausible, meself): "all the...small things..." and "some-bo-dy..."
I know it was intended to sound annoying, but Tom's voice when he was aping those bands was so unpleasant it triggered my fight-or-flight response. The road conditions were the only reason I didn't punch my iPod.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 14, 2013, 09:09:44 PM
			

			

				I chaperoned my SO's then-pubescent son on his first date to a rock show: Green Day and Sum 41 at Madison Square Garden. Tom's impersonation of Sum 41-esque vocalese was distressingly memory-inducing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: break on January 14, 2013, 11:23:22 PM
			

			

				"Life of Pie: The Chris Christie Story"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lookit on January 15, 2013, 08:33:45 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on January 12, 2013, 05:16:17 PM
Was Tom pulling Sarah from Chicago's leg when he said flushing the public restroom toilet with your foot was commonplace? I'm familiar with the practice, but I just assumed the people who did it were weirdos and germaphobes.

If you ask me these are the people who get hit hard by the flu. Those of us who flush willy nilly get a little more exposure to germs so we're better equipped to deal.

I was somewhat confused by the flusher setup when I first moved to the USA. I pretty much assumed you were supposed to press it with your foot. Why is it so low down if not for that reason? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on January 15, 2013, 01:51:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 14, 2013, 02:28:50 PM
Wait! Fredericks has a WIFE??!!??

Consider me also very surprised. I assumed he had at least two.

 8)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on January 15, 2013, 02:23:56 PM
			

			

				Fredrixx is younger looking than his voice would indicate.  From what I can tell.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on January 15, 2013, 03:12:44 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Brett from Clearing on January 13, 2013, 06:10:55 PM
Get with it, germaphobia isn't irrational. We've all been assaulted by germs countless times. If you aren't willing to foot flush, use your elbow or wrist or a wad of toilet paper... amything but your filthy digits.  And while you're at it wipe down your doorknobs and computer keyboards.

Or you could just wash your hands after touching the toilet handle (which you should be doing anyway after using the bathroom).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on January 15, 2013, 06:02:03 PM
			

			

				I was going to email Tom an mp3 of my favorite moment from a song but was scared I'd go to federal prison for the rest of my life for digitally distributing copyrighted material.  :-[

Anyway, it's from The Beatles A Hard Day's Night album, when the snare drum comes in after John sings the intro on "If I Fell." The timbre and timing of it are perfect (to me.) Probably because I've listened to that album one million times.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on January 16, 2013, 10:18:01 AM
			

			

				Michael K: Tom you know I lov-


Best hang-up. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on January 16, 2013, 11:34:35 AM
			

			

				I missed the last ten minutes of the show. What was this AV Club slide whistle that people on Twitter were talking about?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TheyGotEmma on January 16, 2013, 11:43:22 AM
			

			

				I loved the slide whistle. I had somehow never consciously registered how corny the AV Club commenters are. 

Other highlights: the cereal talk, the cat-naming, Gary the Squirrel explaining "low rent," Michael K., Tom asking if Lincoln really sounded like that. 

Great show!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: coogerdark on January 16, 2013, 12:00:05 PM
			

			

				I for one would love to hear more from "Edgar" in the future.   "AP Mike's bringing his knife in.  I'm bringing MY knife.  Might be a KNIFE FIGHT!" 

Good stuff. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on January 16, 2013, 03:25:49 PM
			

			

				During talk of Ringo's All-Starr Band at around 2hr 40min: the image of Ringo listening to Billy Squire's "The Stroke" for the first time will stay with me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Nicholas Tanek on January 16, 2013, 04:41:57 PM
			

			

				I felt honored when he mentioned me by name for "I Know Where Sid Barrett Lives" by Television Personalities.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: paul on January 17, 2013, 02:07:28 PM
			

			

				so glad the generic "Tubthumping" cover has made a comeback
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: redmedicine on January 17, 2013, 08:26:30 PM
			

			

				(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61jH%2BouaviL._SS500_.jpg)

"Smash Mouth invades the culinary world with a rock n' roll cookbook. "Recipes From The Road" is a unique fusion of delicious recipes, hilarious real life road stories straight from "The Mouth", candid road photos, and guest recipes from pop icons such as Guy Fieri (Diners Drive-ins and Dives), Sammy Hagar (Van Halen), Jerome Bettis (Pittsburgh Steelers), and Michael Symon (Iron Chef, The Chew), all displayed in a beautiful, eye-popping layout"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on January 18, 2013, 10:26:32 AM
			

			

				"You were scared. You ran off to seek solace in your wacky packages." - Tom's dad. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on January 18, 2013, 05:54:43 PM
			

			

				I'm gonna complain and whine a bit here, but why is the podcast not up yet?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on January 19, 2013, 02:31:10 PM
			

			

				I think because TS was doing a Low Times show in Chicago, prob
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on January 19, 2013, 05:05:15 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on January 19, 2013, 02:31:10 PM
I think because TS was doing a Low Times show in Chicago, prob

I didn't know Tom was responsible for that aspect. But it's up now and all is right with the world.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on January 19, 2013, 06:47:05 PM
			

			

				I don't know if he is either--can't imagine they have staff that do these things for them though.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on January 19, 2013, 06:58:04 PM
			

			

				scharpling ‏@scharpling
This week's Best Show should be in iTunes by now. A technical problem on their side of things. Enjoy!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: vert on January 20, 2013, 03:35:41 AM
			

			

				"if the other two dudes from smash mouth are listening..."

 ;D

edit: Also, bustin Jeff Garlin and Har Mar Superstars beans reminded me of this:

TALL BOY - HAR MAR SUPERSTAR (Official Music Video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SenLjPbGzU#ws)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 20, 2013, 10:06:39 AM
			

			

				Kevin Smith's band "'N Shit"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: narwhale on January 21, 2013, 09:54:50 AM
			

			

				Further proof of the Smash Mouth / Guy Fieri link.

http://noisey.vice.com/blog/i-made-the-smash-mouth-guy-eat-a-shit-ton-of-eggs (http://noisey.vice.com/blog/i-made-the-smash-mouth-guy-eat-a-shit-ton-of-eggs)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cutout on January 21, 2013, 12:24:08 PM
			

			

				The Smashmouth / Guy Fieri thing is courtesy of Jon Hendren, aka @fart (https://twitter.com/fart) and one of the best Twitter accounts, also a Something Awful writer, also once a guest on Julie K's podcast...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 23, 2013, 08:54:09 AM
			

			

				A very musical show last night. Tom & Spike's "Star Spangled Banner," "Come On Y'all (It's Time to Have Fun)" and Tom throwing down some sick slide whistle licks were all wonderful surprises.

There was something about the energy of last night's show that's hard for me to put my finger on, but it was an especially fun one.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on January 23, 2013, 09:44:02 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 23, 2013, 08:54:09 AM
A very musical show last night. Tom & Spike's "Star Spangled Banner," "Come On Y'all (It's Time to Have Fun)" and Tom throwing down some sick slide whistle licks were all wonderful surprises.

There was something about the energy of last night's show that's hard for me to put my finger on, but it was an especially fun one.

Agreed.

That slide whistle just gets me every time. I hope it becomes a Best Show mainstay. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on January 23, 2013, 11:19:05 AM
			

			

				Tom's underselling/teasing of Jake Fogelnest is always hilarious. 

"As the world spins for meeee" 

"Often Erotic" 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Wes on January 23, 2013, 11:40:59 AM
			

			

				That Spike call is one for the ages. Tom and Spike's duet was right up there with Spike hissing "He's DRUNK!" at the Fredericks Soundboard and the debut of "Baked Ziti Jones" for all-time Spike moments. The whole thing was as surreal as the Fredericks vs. Fredericks Soundboard conversation or the episode where Tom got the FOT SFX machine and turned every caller into a ghost. As Tom put it later in this episode: "Is the Best Show getting weirder in 2013?" Oh yeah, and I love it.

Naturally, I can't be bothered to remember who the caller was, but the whole discussion around Ringo's "I'm The Greatest" as Worst Song To Get Beaten Up To and Tom's resulting slidewhistle duet with the '73 Beatles on the song was amazing.

"steth-O-scope"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Ribot4President on January 23, 2013, 12:11:20 PM
			

			

				An especially great call from Philly Boy Roy.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Martin on January 23, 2013, 01:15:00 PM
			

			

				Isn't it true that Chris L is sort of "responsible" for introducing Mike to The Best Show? I kept waiting for Chris to mention that during his call, but in true form, he kept a low profile.

(Unless of course I'm not remembering correctly.)

Agreed on the Spike call, Wes. And the echo/distorted heave-hos were great.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on January 23, 2013, 01:59:44 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Wes on January 23, 2013, 11:40:59 AM
That Spike call is one for the ages. Tom and Spike's duet was right up there with Spike hissing "He's DRUNK!" at the Fredericks Soundboard and the debut of "Baked Ziti Jones" for all-time Spike moments. 

"These people are gonna throw stuff at us, ya idiot(ot ot)!"

and the best Bad Accompaniment ever with the "Skrillx is Our Generation's Led Zeppelin" wanker.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on January 23, 2013, 06:28:14 PM
			

			

				2013 is Spike's 10th year of calling The Best Show.  


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 23, 2013, 07:25:04 PM
			

			

				"You sound like a two-year-old when you do that! 'Here, Baby Spike, eat your strained carrots.' 'Gnaogh! I don't deoo carrots!'"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on January 23, 2013, 08:25:18 PM
			

			

				I would love a TS soundboard...those heave-ho's were all-time great
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cutout on January 23, 2013, 11:39:50 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Martin on January 23, 2013, 01:15:00 PM
Isn't it true that Chris L is sort of "responsible" for introducing Mike to The Best Show? I kept waiting for Chris to mention that during his call, but in true form, he kept a low profile.

Mike and Chris were friends from the Kevin Smith forums back in the day, and I believe he got Mike listening the Best Show before becoming an AP?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on January 24, 2013, 07:39:45 AM
			

			

				Come On Y'all (It's Time To Have Fun) was amazing. I needs me a download of that.  8)

Also: 
Quote
I can't eat a cred sandwich.
Isn't that the plot premise of The Million Pound Bank Note (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Million_Pound_Bank_Note), sorta?

Gargamel Omelette!

And I didn't get why Mr Bates (http://downtonabbey.wikia.com/wiki/John_Bates) got an echo heavy-ho…
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: badgrammer on January 24, 2013, 10:26:26 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cutout on January 23, 2013, 11:39:50 PM
Quote from: Martin on January 23, 2013, 01:15:00 PM
Isn't it true that Chris L is sort of "responsible" for introducing Mike to The Best Show? I kept waiting for Chris to mention that during his call, but in true form, he kept a low profile.

Mike and Chris were friends from the Kevin Smith forums back in the day, and I believe he got Mike listening the Best Show before becoming an AP?

I think that's exactly why Chris L keeps a low profile about it --the whole Kevin Smith message board thing. :P Although, he is a pretty modest/low profile guy in general. He's also awful at promoting how funny he actually is -- probably the funniest person I know in real life.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on January 24, 2013, 10:34:53 AM
			

			

				What sound editing program are people using for the "Best moments in rock" topic? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: homemade ecstasy on January 25, 2013, 02:02:27 PM
			

			

				JD from LA getting Bad Companied was probably the best part.  just as he fades out we hear him say, "i lost all my money on this energy drink that i made... no one was interested..." DUN DUN...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on January 25, 2013, 02:26:05 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: homemade ecstasy on January 25, 2013, 02:02:27 PM
JD from LA getting Bad Companied was probably the best part.  just as he fades out we hear him say, "i lost all my money on this energy drink that i made... no one was interested..." DUN DUN...

Oh yeah, that call was totally a Best/Worst Moment of the show. Was that a comedy routine?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on January 25, 2013, 02:40:42 PM
			

			

				I was the one who submitted Sweat Loaf (the SATAN! SATAN! SATAN! part), but also the Aardvark song with the heavy organ I love.  So my favorite moment was when Tom played that.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on January 25, 2013, 02:41:10 PM
			

			

				Greatest Moments in Rock, cont.: When the slide whistle comes in on "I'm the Greatest."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: homemade ecstasy on January 25, 2013, 05:44:32 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bryan on January 25, 2013, 02:26:05 PM
Quote from: homemade ecstasy on January 25, 2013, 02:02:27 PM
JD from LA getting Bad Companied was probably the best part.  just as he fades out we hear him say, "i lost all my money on this energy drink that i made... no one was interested..." DUN DUN...

Oh yeah, that call was totally a Best/Worst Moment of the show. Was that a comedy routine?

it must've been a bit, but it wasn't funny until that that final line.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 25, 2013, 07:06:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: homemade ecstasy on January 25, 2013, 05:44:32 PM
Quote from: Bryan on January 25, 2013, 02:26:05 PM
Quote from: homemade ecstasy on January 25, 2013, 02:02:27 PM
JD from LA getting Bad Companied was probably the best part.  just as he fades out we hear him say, "i lost all my money on this energy drink that i made... no one was interested..." DUN DUN...

Oh yeah, that call was totally a Best/Worst Moment of the show. Was that a comedy routine?

it must've been a bit, but it wasn't funny until that that final line.

I think the line about Skrillex was the tip off that it was a bit. And the "let's get fancy." He was cruisin' for a Companyin'.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Ladeef on January 25, 2013, 07:58:08 PM
			

			

				Does anyone know the moment of the show where the "Come on ya'll it's time to have fun" song was sampled from?  I can't seem to find it.  Maybe when Tom was talking about the 90's cruise?
Thanks
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on January 25, 2013, 08:35:32 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Ladeef on January 25, 2013, 07:58:08 PM
Does anyone know the moment of the show where the "Come on ya'll it's time to have fun" song was sampled from?  I can't seem to find it.  Maybe when Tom was talking about the 90's cruise?
Thanks
I thought he was pitching a song for Charlie Daniels.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spike on January 25, 2013, 08:54:42 PM
			

			

				(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/470730_3737695854395_1925686850_o.jpg)

That was an interesting duet. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jetouellet on January 25, 2013, 11:23:15 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flood on January 24, 2013, 07:39:45 AM
Come On Y'all (It's Time To Have Fun) was amazing. I needs me a download of that.  8)

I would buy it, I really hope Tom puts it on iTunes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on January 26, 2013, 09:14:58 PM
			

			

				Spike & Tom singing the National Anthem with Spike either not knowing or not caring enough to sing the proper words was fantastic.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Barry in Ireland on January 27, 2013, 07:35:51 AM
			

			

				I can't lie. Getting the key change from the Communards' "Don't Leave Me This Way" onto the best-moments segment made me punch the air, Breakfast Club-style. Stick that on my headstone.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MrGtD on January 27, 2013, 12:28:02 PM
			

			

				The 'Bad Company' should probably be retired now.  I don't think it's gonna get any better than getting rid of the quintessential L.A. asshole.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: sweetjimmyt on January 27, 2013, 08:28:24 PM
			

			

				I got my "Andy Kaufman singing Slim Whitman" on.  Didn't think it would translate at all off of youtube, but Tom sold the hell out of it.  Hearing him smile and love it made my night. Can't wait for Mike's show. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: vicd on January 28, 2013, 01:35:52 PM
			

			

				I'm a week behind in my Best Shows, but here's a great Tommy Lee Jones impression:
"PRIMETIME GLICK", 7/11/2001 - JOHN SALLEY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWXCBReyhy8#)
Starts at 6:43
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on January 28, 2013, 07:07:35 PM
			

			

				Is Mike subbing for TS tomorrow nite?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: vicd on January 29, 2013, 12:05:40 PM
			

			

				"Frahnko. Yeah, Frahnko. I'm doin' that."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amiright?? on January 29, 2013, 04:32:03 PM
			

			

				"Come on Y'all, It's Time to Have Fun" has some pretty great shades of Philousa.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on January 30, 2013, 09:32:11 AM
			

			

				Best moments: 
-Ziggy
-LDP's call
-Bryce
-Gina's poem

Worst moments:
None.

That was a stellar show all around. Kudos to Mike and Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on January 30, 2013, 12:37:56 PM
			

			

				I caught some of it live. Can't wait for the podcast.  The Southern Gentlemen making AP Mike an honorary member was fantastic.  Mike's reminiscing about the visual delights of Hee Haw, while Tom got increasingly skeeved out, was the perfect bookend to their call.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on January 30, 2013, 12:41:58 PM
			

			

				"P is for Playful"


A really nice show. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on January 30, 2013, 01:46:28 PM
			

			

				Great show. I wish I could listen live to call in to share my appreciation for AP Mike! My favorite Mike moment came when I was on The Rest Show and was harrassed by Skeevy for liking wrestling despite being a somewhat functional adult. One of the most surreal moments of my entire life. 

I've met Mike a few other times and HE IS GREAT. One of the best dudes around! 

I would love to hear a slide whistle rendition of Bad Company.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on January 30, 2013, 03:24:05 PM
			

			

				Bryce recounting Mike's misadventures at the Coors factory:

"We've got a swimmer"!!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 30, 2013, 04:36:22 PM
			

			

				Worst: LDP using the word "scrumptious."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show -- searching for Bryce

				Post by: meredithmel on January 30, 2013, 05:36:18 PM
			

			

				Friends -- Can you help me?  I would love to build a collection of the best of Bryce.

Suggestions?

Thank you!
--meredith
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rattkane on January 30, 2013, 05:46:55 PM
			

			

				I loved the cover of Something in the Air!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on January 30, 2013, 06:19:26 PM
			

			

				God I loved this show.  The last couple weeks have really been chock full of Mike highlights.  I was thinking about the story of his trip to Florida last week and I realized how much it sounds like some sort of weird Bukowski/Jimmy Buffet hybrid and my mind started reeling with visions of an 80s summer comedy with Hodgman as the Warren Buffet to Mike's Jimmy and the Three Southern Gentlemen as Mike's crew all teaming up to save an orphanage from a greedy developer.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on January 30, 2013, 08:53:45 PM
			

			

				Gary saying "Yes Master" at the end was really, really, really funny.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on January 31, 2013, 01:45:28 PM
			

			

				So Mike and Larry da Perv really are two different people.

Fave moment: Cha-kee-choo
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bananagrabbers on January 31, 2013, 07:28:39 PM
			

			

				Loved Zach's call (Short show tonight, Tom?), as I always thought it was cool/amazing/hilarious that he invited Mike to a party of his (or that, um, Mike crashed it).

And intentional or not, Hodgman not calling in is perfect continuity. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dennis on February 01, 2013, 07:07:37 AM
			

			

				god bless ap mike.
god bless ziggy.
this week's best show was as heartwarming as it gets.
to quote gary the squirrel, "tonight i will beat feet."
holy moly.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on February 04, 2013, 06:48:05 AM
			

			

				An awesome show for an awesome associate producer! Here's to you, Mike!

*chiku*
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RussFeder on February 04, 2013, 03:03:47 PM
			

			

				Hello, all!

Brand new to the board- happy to be here.

Mike yelling "Yippee!" rather than "Yeehaw!" was so funny, I almost couldn't believe it.

Great show, as per usual.  Good to meet you all!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on February 04, 2013, 07:53:13 PM
			

			

				Hey Russ, nice to have you. (I am basically a newbie here too!)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 05, 2013, 02:22:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on January 30, 2013, 04:36:22 PM
Worst: LDP using the word "scrumptious."


I'm three weeks behind and I felt a chill when I read this.  I am not ready.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike_b on February 05, 2013, 03:41:39 PM
			

			

				I know I'm way late but JB from Los Angeles is a real guy and a friend of a friend. That call was Hilarious.

http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?vid=135588 (http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?vid=135588)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on February 05, 2013, 03:50:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mike_b on February 05, 2013, 03:41:39 PM
I know I'm way late but JB from Los Angeles is a real guy and a friend of a friend. That call was Hilarious.

http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?vid=135588 (http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?vid=135588)

It's weird, I tried listening to this dude but all I could hear was "...that's why they call me...[du du, bowwwmm!] BAD COMPANY, and I can't deny..."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on February 06, 2013, 06:29:30 AM
			

			

				Laser whip mp3s. Use 'em for ringtones or whatever.

https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0Bw-_rbWKUrXSZl95dE04VXBndWc/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0Bw-_rbWKUrXSZl95dE04VXBndWc/edit?usp=sharing)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 06, 2013, 09:10:27 AM
			

			

				Lots of good stuff last night, but I was happy there were so many good calls last night as they have been lackluster as of late. I hope we hear from the guys from Atlanta and Hawaii again.

The worst: The guy calling about the "ass convention" commercial on the radio in Alabama. I'm sure that story was going to end with them mishearing something because of the announcers accent.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on February 06, 2013, 09:51:09 AM
			

			

				"I have Parents!" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on February 06, 2013, 12:23:45 PM
			

			

				"When Babe Ruth pointed to the fence and called his homerun for a prostitute."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on February 06, 2013, 12:52:11 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Sashamak on February 06, 2013, 09:51:09 AM
"I have Parents!"
 I loved that line.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Ribot4President on February 06, 2013, 02:38:26 PM
			

			

				I am still laughing at Brad explaining why his pet parakeet is named Charlie Parker.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: InspectorHound on February 06, 2013, 03:30:51 PM
			

			

				When Gary said that his favorite literary magazine was Granta
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on February 07, 2013, 06:47:32 PM
			

			

				"Monkey bank?!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TacoSmith on February 07, 2013, 07:44:00 PM
			

			

				"...laser welts on 71% of his bathroom area."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on February 07, 2013, 08:44:26 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: TacoSmith on February 07, 2013, 07:44:00 PM
"...laser welts on 71% of his bathroom area."
Fine police work.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on February 08, 2013, 12:31:28 AM
			

			

				"These Amtrak weirdos stick together!" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on February 09, 2013, 04:03:32 PM
			

			

				(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCrxaCqCIAAi1Ef.jpg:large)

For those not on Twitter, this is the album I bought.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on February 13, 2013, 09:53:31 AM
			

			

				A fun show that just flew by! 

"You can actually taste the reggae"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on February 13, 2013, 10:35:09 AM
			

			

				"Mike's headin' towards Piney now."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: paul on February 13, 2013, 03:29:43 PM
			

			

				listening to last night's show, and i'm at the end. i have to admit, even tho tom cut the caller off who started talking about the guy from creed, i was seriously interested in hearing what that guy was doing at the cake shop.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on February 14, 2013, 12:03:04 PM
			

			

				Did anyone compile a final list of the dirtbags?  

Man, Dave was an amazing guest.  So funny and had such great stories.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Defective on February 14, 2013, 12:09:27 PM
			

			

				"Skirlex on a hang glider."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on February 14, 2013, 03:05:36 PM
			

			

				I'm a couple of days late listening but this episode is GREAT. I never could get into Monster Magnet but Dave is awesome. His Low Times interview was pretty exceptional. 

The dirtbag topic is great. I'm not through the show yet but I have a "Secret Dirtbag" to name in CALVIN JOHNSON. The dude was a DIY guy who went to that hippie college in the Pacific Northwest. There's also stories in Our Band which indicates his whole life (at leat at the time) pretty much revolves around him trying to sleep with Evergreen co-eds. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 14, 2013, 07:19:32 PM
			

			

				Dave Wyndorf's personal perspective on Rock History is fascinating. I found Shrapnel on the YouTubes, and they're delightful.

Shrapnel "Combat Love" Nov. 1980 on Cable TV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=2ipU93aDQiw#)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 14, 2013, 07:59:50 PM
			

			

				Huh, pretty good.  I haven't gotten to that part of the show yet; did he mention that Lester Bangs wrote about them in his somewhat-notorious piece "The White Noise Supremacists"?  Bangs was ambivalent but did compliment them on "a stage act that could make them as popular as Kiss."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on February 14, 2013, 08:47:41 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: No Refunds on February 14, 2013, 07:19:32 PM
Dave Wyndorf's personal perspective on Rock History is fascinating. I found Shrapnel on the YouTubes, and they're delightful.

Shrapnel "Combat Love" Nov. 1980 on Cable TV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=2ipU93aDQiw#)

Mystery solved! Tom played this song several weeks ago but didn't include it when he back-announced the set.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on February 15, 2013, 08:22:48 AM
			

			

				Re throwing stuff in dumpsters: I used to lease a storage space in Hightstown, NJ when I was between homes.  One day I threw some boxes in what I thought was the storage space's dumpster.  Out of nowhere, this guy in a pickup truck began screaming at me, telling me that it was his business and that I could "probably expect a complaint against" me.  You have to assume he spent his days monitoring his trash container for scofflaws.  That does not explain, however, why he proceeded to follow me in his truck several miles down Route 33.  That's still a mystery to me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on February 15, 2013, 08:34:31 AM
			

			

				Tom forgot to specify that the New Jersey band with the misleading name spelled their name "FREE DRINX."  With an "X."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on February 17, 2013, 11:43:04 AM
			

			

				I noticed it during the Low Times interview, and in this weeks show it was inescapable: Dave Wyndorf's voice sounds exactly like Fredericks' (ONPR) voice! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ChooChoo on February 17, 2013, 01:42:24 PM
			

			

				Greggulator, i have a funny CALVIN JOHNSON story.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Calvin_Johnson_02.jpg/220px-Calvin_Johnson_02.jpg)

In 1992 i went to see Beat Happening headline a bill of SubPop bands at the Wetlands.  While I was waiting to go inside a bouncer pushed a guy out the door by his belt and the back collar of his shirt, and yelled, 

"...and don't come back till ya learn some MANNERS!"

I thought, "That looked like Calvin Johnson."

A couple bands later, he took the stage.  Calvin Johnson had been thrown out of his own gig.  Still wish I knew what he did.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ChooChoo on February 17, 2013, 05:15:24 PM
			

			

				best show dirtbags in bold type:

iggy is a dirtbag.  mark arm is a dirtbag.  john mellencamp is no dirtbag.  dennis wilson is a dirtbag.  patti smith is a dirtbag.  gg is a dirtbag.  bryan ferry is a fancy dirtbag.  paul westerberg is no dirtbag.  dee dee ramone is a dirtbag.  mike patton is no dirtbag.  lemmy is a dirtbag.  tad doyle is a dirtbag,  but low on the list.  a.p. mike says stiv bators is a dirtbag.  tom and dave wyndorf were too busy enthusing about alan vega to declare him a dirtbag, but he is.  mitch mitchell from GbV is a dirtbag.  david lee roth is more of an aspirational dirtbag.  wyndorf rightly points out that roth modeled himself after...  jim "dandy" mangrum, a real dirtbag.  bon scott is australia's dirtbag.  luther campbell is no dirtbag.  jarvis cocker is no dirtbag.  question mark is a dirtbag.  jeff "monoman" conolly is a dirtbag.  dennis thompson is the biggest dirtbag in the MC5.  axl rose is no dirtbag.  if GnR had a dirtbag it was izzy stradlin.  johnny thunders is a dirtbag.  is mick mars a dirtbag?  david peel is a dirtbag.  willie nelson is a dirtbag.  neil young is canada's dirtbag.  nick oliveri is a dirtbag.  the caller that suggested "the whole band 'sleep'" got hung up on. (though i personally support that suggestion.)   bruce loose is no dirtbag.  donald fagen is no dirtbag.  lee ving is no dirtbag.  tom had no opinion of billy milano of S.O.D.  the ultimate jersey dirtbag is bruce kulick.  springsteen in '73 was a dirtbag.  zak wylde is no dirtbag.  fred durst is no dirtbag.  that guy from creed is no dirtbag, no matter how he behaved at the cake shop

thanks dirtbag DAVE WYNDORF. wish i had been listening on tuesday so i coulda asked him about dirtbag mitch hedberg's monster magnet joke.

i'd nominate

(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/34721771/Helios+Creed+heliosc1.jpg)
helios creed of chrome
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Gibby_Haynes_in_Los_Angeles_1984.jpg/220px-Gibby_Haynes_in_Los_Angeles_1984.jpg)
gibby haynes
(http://a2.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/47/becbc0c6de3744e297ae29f740fc73d8/l.jpg)
larry lifeless (seen here with J mascis, arguably a dirtbag himself)
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2010/05/02/arts/02fall_CA0/02fall_CA0-articleInline.jpg)
mark e. smith.

and besides being an amiable best show caller, michael k. is the best kind of dirtbag. 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on February 17, 2013, 07:21:21 PM
			

			

				That was one of my favorite Best Shows ever. Super fun and super interesting!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 17, 2013, 07:28:52 PM
			

			

				Yeah, I was kind of surprised nobody suggested Gibby.  Of course, Tom doesn't like the Butthole Surfers and doubtless would have heave-ho'ed the poor fool who called it in, but still, a dirtbag's a dirtbag.

Not to second-guess anybody (no, not at all) but I don't really think Neil Young quite fits--not sleazy enough.  He's like a lintbag or something.  I think I would have made an exception to the "no bands" rule and just put Crazy Horse in there--those guys are just a bunch of factory sealed dirtbags.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on February 18, 2013, 10:25:12 PM
			

			

				The first minute or so of the TAD DOCUMENTARY qualifies Mr. Doyle as a top tier dirtbag. Stiv claimed to car surf, Tad did it.

http://youtu.be/WEAezTt5-TQ (http://youtu.be/WEAezTt5-TQ)


Punk should be overrepresented. First ballot dirtbags: 

Wendy O. Williams 

(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/21243537/Wendy+O+Williams+wendymugshot.jpg)

Darby Crash

(http://www.sevenseven.com/mayerson/artpages/rebelangels/darbycrash.jpg)

Slaughterhouse Bob Madigan

(http://blogs.metrotimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/388815_102866623162640_100003179076650_11896_31256825_n.jpg)

Sakevi G.I.S.M.

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4o7korw941qhxm2vo1_500.jpg)

and Beautiful Bert

(http://a3.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/118/8cc405b44a98432c98ebc89ce9272464/l.jpg)


While we're at it Shannon Selberg from COWS must qualify as at least a second division dirtbag.

(http://
[url=http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4143/4944200231_2b6ffaf32a_m.jpg]http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4143/4944200231_2b6ffaf32a_m.jpg[/url])


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on February 19, 2013, 07:38:55 PM
			

			

				If any of The Replacements were to be given dirtbag status I think it would be Bob Stinson. 

Other dirtbag nominees: Keith Morris, Cliff Burton and Jon Spencer.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on February 20, 2013, 09:57:51 AM
			

			

				I haven't seen Enlightened yet but I love Mike White so much. I think he might be the most underrated comedy writer America has. He's been involved in so many great projects. Even though Freaks and Geeks is considered an Apatow/Feig work, Mike White was a major showrunner and contributor to a show I consider the greatest of all time. School of Rock also holds up really well. I also love the hell out of Orange County with Colin Hanks. That movie is such a great teen coming-of-age tale that's slept on because of the dreck that is that genre. 

I really can't wait to see this. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on February 20, 2013, 10:52:44 AM
			

			

				(http://www.chartstats.com/images/artwork/27110.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: SJPete on February 20, 2013, 11:06:08 AM
			

			

				Tom's Monkees tour pitch to Andrew Sandoval had me literallly in tears:

"I would’ve had them do Pool It, twice. They would’ve came out, did Hey Hey, We’re The Monkees,  right into Pool It, D.W. Washburn, Pool It backwards….and then they end with a video clip montage as they leave. And they ride go-karts up the aisle, literally out of the door of the theater. Thoughts? Anything?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Topher on February 20, 2013, 11:44:31 AM
			

			

				RE: Dirtbag List

Who does Kim Fowley have to bleep to get on this list? Because he'd bleep it. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on February 20, 2013, 01:43:53 PM
			

			

				The cumber-whipping sound effect might be the scariest one to date. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: paul on February 20, 2013, 02:04:06 PM
			

			

				barbershop Augustus Pablo. yes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Pete from Boston [and NJ] on February 20, 2013, 02:35:51 PM
			

			

				There's another station in the NY/NJ market on which a weekly show dealing with group harmony ("don't call it doo-wop!") periodically descends into surreal harangues involving vague criticisms of people in this very narrow scene, and rants about how the divisive haters can't destroy the love that keeps it together, etc.  

I kept feeling like the barbershop scene politics aspect of last night's Wurster call was a total send-up of this, though that is surely not the case.  All I kept thinking was that there has to be someone out there who has just about this much complaint to offer about something in the barbershop community and is completely sincere about it.  

Sometimes good comedy is just telling the truth in a funny voice.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on February 20, 2013, 03:00:18 PM
			

			

				How does one pick one, single great moment? I'll go with Zacharay Brimstead's "It takes too long to wrap [his cumberbund] around my bountiful carriage."

Great great show.  Interesting guests and no callers.

"Crack open an envelope much? I don't think you do!"
"Just let me get in a sip of Pib."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on February 20, 2013, 07:01:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on February 20, 2013, 03:00:18 PM
"Crack open an envelope much? I don't think you do!"
"I don't know why I just said that!" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on February 20, 2013, 07:03:58 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mostlymeat on February 20, 2013, 07:01:35 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on February 20, 2013, 03:00:18 PM
"Crack open an envelope much? I don't think you do!"
"I don't know why I just said that!"
I had to explain to my 7yr old daughter what "Barbershop" music was so I tried to find some on the youtubes but the first thing that came up was Jimmy Fallon doing barbershop versions of reggae songs and I was thinking Fallon is totally biting Brimstead! Without the girth, sadly. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on February 22, 2013, 08:00:43 AM
			

			

				How did the Pool It! deluxe reissue never come up on the show?
http://www.monkees.net/monkees-pool-it-the-deluxe-edition/ (http://www.monkees.net/monkees-pool-it-the-deluxe-edition/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on February 22, 2013, 01:54:27 PM
			

			

				King Tubby Meets Barbershop Uptown!  "I do my own dub!"

I was dying.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on February 22, 2013, 06:44:09 PM
			

			

				Thumbs up for Andrew Sandoval
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 23, 2013, 01:09:56 PM
			

			

				Wow! I was just fumbling with my iPhone and somehow restarted the podcast from the beginning with the playing speed set to 1.5X and both theme songs were even more AWESOMELY EXCITING than usual--try it!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amiright?? on February 24, 2013, 06:52:13 PM
			

			

				Unfortunately, "Open Mike" is already the name of Canada's greatest talk show. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on February 24, 2013, 07:05:01 PM
			

			

				][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9EEQUWIA9w] (http://[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9EEQUWIA9w) 

Stumbled across this clip on Youtube. Apparently there was once a Woolery-Dolenz alliance. I hope for Tom's sake it no longer exists. Hate to think his relationship with Mickey could be a ruse perpetrated by Chuck.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on February 24, 2013, 07:14:31 PM
			

			

				By the way, how come "Circle Sky" isn't one of those songs that every punk band covers? It just seems like such a natural idea.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on February 25, 2013, 05:10:58 AM
			

			

				Oh, non caller show, how I loved thee. 

The guest were uniformly awesome (even if like me, you don't know squat about the Monkees, Kitchen Nightmares or Enlightened) but to not have bits of the show stall/tank due to shitty callers was just lovely.

Don't get me wrong, the good callers make for good listens and some shitty callers getting dealt with is fun but it sure was nice to have a break from both.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Defective on February 26, 2013, 08:29:12 PM
			

			

				"You've never rib-swum?!?!"

That Zachary Brimstead call was a masterpiece from top to bottom.  Could listen to him talk all night.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on February 26, 2013, 08:57:08 PM
			

			

				I've done alot of binge listening since discovering TBS a few months ago, and I am in awe of Wurster...that call was wall-to-wall brilliance
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: paul on February 27, 2013, 10:08:02 AM
			

			

				not to bring down the greatness of Wurster's call, but Mikey Dread died in 2008.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: paul on February 27, 2013, 12:50:25 PM
			

			

				also i thought it was hilarious that they mentioned All Sports Band. i found that LP at WRSU when i used to dj there, and i determined that it was only good if you played it at 45 RPM. a few of the songs on it are on youtube, but not "Hit-N-Run", which was the track i always played.

Dick Clark Interviews All Sports Band - American Bandstand 1982 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw_BjfFJKRE#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on February 27, 2013, 02:52:25 PM
			

			

				I found Michael K's morning ritual alarming.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on February 27, 2013, 07:18:08 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: John Junk on February 27, 2013, 02:52:25 PM
I found Michael K's morning ritual alarming.
Breakfast of Champions!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dan of Orange on February 27, 2013, 09:12:42 PM
			

			

				From now on I will forever consider Tom ''the fifth BeeGee''
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on February 27, 2013, 10:47:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on February 23, 2013, 01:09:56 PM
Wow! I was just fumbling with my iPhone and somehow restarted the podcast from the beginning with the playing speed set to 1.5X and both theme songs were even more AWESOMELY EXCITING than usual--try it!

Is this just for podcasts?  I was wondering if you could do it with music, but my searches only seemed to mention podcasts.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on February 28, 2013, 10:34:21 AM
			

			

				"The Great Klan Rally in the Sky."

THANKS, FONPR, for making me horifically laugh at work.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on February 28, 2013, 12:34:59 PM
			

			

				Zach--Yeah, you can only do it with podcasts and only with the Podcast app, not in iTunes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on February 28, 2013, 04:35:21 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on February 27, 2013, 07:18:08 PM
Quote from: John Junk on February 27, 2013, 02:52:25 PM
I found Michael K's morning ritual alarming.
Breakfast of Champions!

It's kind of how I imagined Michael K's morning would be. Also, I immediately wondered if 'the book I'm never going to finish' is already 600 pages long.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 28, 2013, 04:43:04 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: John Junk on February 27, 2013, 02:52:25 PM
I found Michael K's morning ritual alarming.

I agree with everything you said except "'s morning ritual."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on February 28, 2013, 08:52:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on February 28, 2013, 12:34:59 PM
Zach--Yeah, you can only do it with podcasts and only with the Podcast app, not in iTunes.

Ah!  Drats!  I was really hoping to go through my songs all sped up.  Thanks for clearing that up.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Defective on March 01, 2013, 09:29:19 AM
			

			

				The entirety of the Steve Wilkos section was fantastic.  Can't believe it but Fogelnest is winning me over.

For the record, the Steve Wilkos Show has been on the air for almost 5 years now(!).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on March 01, 2013, 08:48:06 PM
			

			

				The H-Man actually was in the audience for an episode of The Steve Wilkos Show.  I forget how/why.  Might have been a college trip or something.  It was a "Who's The Father?" type of episode.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on March 01, 2013, 09:27:41 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on March 01, 2013, 08:48:06 PM
The H-Man actually was in the audience for an episode of The Steve Wilkos Show.  I forget how/why.  Might have been a college trip or something.  It was a "Who's The Father?" type of episode.


   -Zach

Are there other types?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Quilombo on March 02, 2013, 09:48:32 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: paul on February 27, 2013, 12:50:25 PM
also i thought it was hilarious that they mentioned All Sports Band. i found that LP at WRSU when i used to dj there, and i determined that it was only good if you played it at 45 RPM. a few of the songs on it are on youtube, but not "Hit-N-Run", which was the track i always played.

Dick Clark Interviews All Sports Band - American Bandstand 1982 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw_BjfFJKRE#)

Wait.... That was a real band?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: paul on March 02, 2013, 11:47:43 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Quilombo on March 02, 2013, 09:48:32 AM
Quote from: paul on February 27, 2013, 12:50:25 PM
also i thought it was hilarious that they mentioned All Sports Band. i found that LP at WRSU when i used to dj there, and i determined that it was only good if you played it at 45 RPM. a few of the songs on it are on youtube, but not "Hit-N-Run", which was the track i always played.

Dick Clark Interviews All Sports Band - American Bandstand 1982 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw_BjfFJKRE#)

Wait.... That was a real band?

unfortunately, yes.

i found this:

http://recordrobot.blogspot.com/2007/01/all-sports-band.html (http://recordrobot.blogspot.com/2007/01/all-sports-band.html)

the comments section gets pretty nuts.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on March 03, 2013, 08:41:58 PM
			

			

				Alfonso Carey also played on this:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PxiRaxk8JPA/UHskk00nNlI/AAAAAAAABr4/0YvoFEJLBeA/s1600/The+Ritchie+Family+-+American+Generation+front.jpg)

Sports and sexy ladies apparently didn't work either.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on March 04, 2013, 06:02:07 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on February 28, 2013, 12:34:59 PM
Zach--Yeah, you can only do it with podcasts and only with the Podcast app, not in iTunes.

You can still listen to podcasts in the music app on an iphone without that weird podcast app if you want to, like me. But you can't speed up anything else other than podcasts.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on March 04, 2013, 02:13:51 PM
			

			

				Oh yes, the All Sports Band were all too real.  There used to be a YouTube clip of them playing Solid Gold.  The song was "Jet Set."  It was a "rock" number, sort of.  The excellent Roctober zine had an interview with their bassist (the football player): http://www.roctober.com/roctober/roc37.html (http://www.roctober.com/roctober/roc37.html).  You have to get the print version, but it's well worth it.  Unlike the lead singer, he sounds like a level-headed guy.  It's obvious he was a career musician who was willing to go along with the gimmick for the money.  Sadly for him, none was forthcoming.

(As a side note, I did weekly shows on WRSU between 1985 and 1992, and I never came across the All Sports Band's LP.  Probably for the best.)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on March 04, 2013, 02:15:27 PM
			

			

				here's the album:
(http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/512/38/1600/66344/All%20Sports.jpg)

and here they are in action:
(http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/512/38/1600/515661/Mostly%20Sports.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on March 04, 2013, 08:36:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Quilombo on March 02, 2013, 09:48:32 AM
Quote from: paul on February 27, 2013, 12:50:25 PM
also i thought it was hilarious that they mentioned All Sports Band. i found that LP at WRSU when i used to dj there, and i determined that it was only good if you played it at 45 RPM. a few of the songs on it are on youtube, but not "Hit-N-Run", which was the track i always played.

Dick Clark Interviews All Sports Band - American Bandstand 1982 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw_BjfFJKRE#)

Wait.... That was a real band?

Wow. I also assumed this was just some ridiculous joke.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on March 04, 2013, 10:39:58 PM
			

			

				Cross The All Sports Band with The Residents and you get the greasy funk of The Earons-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcd2NolmwCc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcd2NolmwCc)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: paul on March 05, 2013, 09:50:38 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: mike a on March 04, 2013, 02:13:51 PM
Oh yes, the All Sports Band were all too real.  There used to be a YouTube clip of them playing Solid Gold.  The song was "Jet Set."  It was a "rock" number, sort of.  The excellent Roctober zine had an interview with their bassist (the football player): http://www.roctober.com/roctober/roc37.html (http://www.roctober.com/roctober/roc37.html).  You have to get the print version, but it's well worth it.  Unlike the lead singer, he sounds like a level-headed guy.  It's obvious he was a career musician who was willing to go along with the gimmick for the money.  Sadly for him, none was forthcoming.

(As a side note, I did weekly shows on WRSU between 1985 and 1992, and I never came across the All Sports Band's LP.  Probably for the best.)

i'm pretty sure it was a vintage promo copy, but it's entirely possible that someone after your time found it in a dollar bin somewhere and brought it to the station as a goof. we had a huge stash of wacky crap like that. i'll have to ask Ed Wong, he's still at the station, maybe he can drudge it up and play it!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: paul on March 05, 2013, 09:57:23 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Brett from Clearing on March 04, 2013, 10:39:58 PM
Cross The All Sports Band with The Residents and you get the greasy funk of The Earons-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcd2NolmwCc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcd2NolmwCc)

Duane played this band on his WFMU show fairly recently and i loved it. apparently they all went by numbers instead of names, and they all had those space outfits. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on March 05, 2013, 08:57:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: paul on March 05, 2013, 09:57:23 AM
Quote from: Brett from Clearing on March 04, 2013, 10:39:58 PM
Cross The All Sports Band with The Residents and you get the greasy funk of The Earons-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcd2NolmwCc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcd2NolmwCc)

Duane played this band on his WFMU show fairly recently and i loved it. apparently they all went by numbers instead of names, and they all had those space outfits.

.69 on bass. Could be Alfonso Carey, he had a penchant for costumes- All Sports Band, Village People, Ritchie Family...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: InspectorHound on March 06, 2013, 10:21:19 AM
			

			

				"One of you creeps finally throws your Liz Lemon money my way."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 06, 2013, 11:27:51 AM
			

			

				I was a little disappointed at that snarky aside TS made about his listeners last night, which he quickly backtracked on: "Have you ever seen the people who listen to my show? Whoa boy..." or something like that :(
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on March 06, 2013, 12:00:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on March 06, 2013, 11:27:51 AM
I was a little disappointed at that snarky aside TS made about his listeners last night, which he quickly backtracked on: "Have you ever seen the people who listen to my show? Whoa boy..." or something like that :(

Don't take it personally, iago - that's an old trope.  Take it in the same sense that Mike takes all the sotto voce mumblings about replacing him - I think it's meant in the same spirit as those.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 06, 2013, 12:15:16 PM
			

			

				yeah, I know--was feeling a little fragile last night and was like, "wait, what?" but i get his kind of kidding
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on March 06, 2013, 12:38:50 PM
			

			

				Best moment: CHIRPY

Worst moment: Hatch pronouncing my name "Jack" like three times in a row!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 06, 2013, 02:01:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on March 06, 2013, 12:00:17 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on March 06, 2013, 11:27:51 AM
I was a little disappointed at that snarky aside TS made about his listeners last night, which he quickly backtracked on: "Have you ever seen the people who listen to my show? Whoa boy..." or something like that :(

Don't take it personally, iago - that's an old trope.  Take it in the same sense that Mike takes all the sotto voce mumblings about replacing him - I think it's meant in the same spirit as those.

It made me laugh. It was kind of Dangerfieldian.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jetouellet on March 06, 2013, 03:00:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on March 06, 2013, 02:01:45 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on March 06, 2013, 12:00:17 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on March 06, 2013, 11:27:51 AM
I was a little disappointed at that snarky aside TS made about his listeners last night, which he quickly backtracked on: "Have you ever seen the people who listen to my show? Whoa boy..." or something like that :(

Don't take it personally, iago - that's an old trope.  Take it in the same sense that Mike takes all the sotto voce mumblings about replacing him - I think it's meant in the same spirit as those.

It made me laugh. It was kind of Dangerfieldian.

He's also not entirely wrong.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 06, 2013, 06:08:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jetouellet on March 06, 2013, 03:00:42 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on March 06, 2013, 02:01:45 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on March 06, 2013, 12:00:17 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on March 06, 2013, 11:27:51 AM
I was a little disappointed at that snarky aside TS made about his listeners last night, which he quickly backtracked on: "Have you ever seen the people who listen to my show? Whoa boy..." or something like that :(

Don't take it personally, iago - that's an old trope.  Take it in the same sense that Mike takes all the sotto voce mumblings about replacing him - I think it's meant in the same spirit as those.

It made me laugh. It was kind of Dangerfieldian.

He's also not entirely wrong.

Ha! It hurts because it's def a little true.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on March 07, 2013, 01:51:00 AM
			

			

				The Object

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dTx99R9KXDU/TENGRWgjT7I/AAAAAAAAAmE/cG3TfR2zaEo/s400/the+object+2.JPG)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: paul on March 07, 2013, 03:37:28 PM
			

			

				viva Hipgnosis!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: SJPete on March 08, 2013, 11:35:43 AM
			

			

				I wonder if Tom got "the object" from somewhere pre-made, or if somebody made it for him. I wants one!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on March 09, 2013, 07:31:44 PM
			

			

				The worst moment was the horrible feeling of guilt I felt at the end of the podcast for saying to myself "Eh, I'll donate next week."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on March 09, 2013, 07:52:47 PM
			

			

				Iago -

It's a joke! I know full well how lucky I am to have both the size of the audience and the type of audience I've got. The only way I can joke like that is because ITS NOT TRUE.

Tom
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 10, 2013, 01:46:22 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on March 09, 2013, 07:52:47 PM
Iago -

It's a joke! I know full well how lucky I am to have both the size of the audience and the type of audience I've got. The only way I can joke like that is because ITS NOT TRUE.

Tom

Dear Tom,
That's very nice of you to say. I appreciate it very much!
Best,
Iago G.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jetouellet on March 10, 2013, 03:29:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on March 09, 2013, 07:52:47 PM
Iago -

It's a joke! I know full well how lucky I am to have both the size of the audience and the type of audience I've got. The only way I can joke like that is because ITS NOT TRUE.

Tom

But you have to admit that it is true sometimes, right?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 10, 2013, 03:42:59 PM
			

			

				Can't leave well enough alone, can you Jetouellet? (I kid...)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bananagrabbers on March 12, 2013, 01:42:09 AM
			

			

				I was traveling last week, and was stunned at the number as I finally got to listen to the podcast today.  I assumed Tom was doing some classic under-selling when I saw some mentions of missing the goal on Twitter.

Tom Scharpling is a six-figure host.  GUYS & GALS, LET'S BRING IT TONIGHT.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on March 12, 2013, 02:01:49 AM
			

			

				I was not underselling. I missed the goal. I know there's some charity fatigue out there - you guys were SO generous during the Hurricane Sandy stuff - but this is the only time I ask for money for WFMU. I need to SCORE tomorrow night. I'm not kidding when I say I'm feeling the pressure on this one. 

I just posted some details of the prizes I'll giving out throughout the show tomorrow night at http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,9228.0.html (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,9228.0.html)

If you can, please ram these prizes down the internet's throat for the next 24 hours. 

And I posted pictures of the items over on my Pinterest page, which is Scharpling. If anybody could do me a favor and put those pics into the above thread it would help me a ton. 

And hashtag it! #TomThon 

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate all the generosity but we've still got work to do!

Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on March 13, 2013, 12:38:06 AM
			

			

				At the risk of spoiling it for those who haven't heard... 

A COMPLETE TRIUMPH... to say nothing of a show that had some of the greatest Best Show moments I can recall.

Tom, congratulations.  Absolutely unbelievable.  Thanks to all who pledged or took part.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 13, 2013, 01:25:19 AM
			

			

				Heard a lot of the beginning, lost the signal for a While, tuned back in right in the middle of the JW Shipp song. So great!! Amazing payoff moment for longtime Best Show fans.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on March 13, 2013, 09:33:47 AM
			

			

				Sci-fi Trivia Battle between Cory Booker and John Hodgman! We made it happen!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: r4l9 on March 13, 2013, 09:43:26 AM
			

			

				The Podcast cuts off early, WHAT HAPPENED????
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on March 13, 2013, 10:31:50 AM
			

			

				Spike will never hear that Carl Newman song. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on March 13, 2013, 11:23:06 AM
			

			

				"John Wesley Shipp" and the Cory Booker call were the highlights for me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on March 13, 2013, 11:39:42 AM
			

			

				Best moments-
1.   Tom’s Bee Gees tribute to my beloved Massachusetts
2.   John H. mentioning the Somerville Theatre
3.   John H.’s “You’ve always been the caretaker”
4.   Upon hearing that someone named their dog “GG”: “Awww…ewwww…uuuuuuggghhh!”
5.   The Bossk Wedding invitations.
6.   Tom & crew rallying the troops in the 2nd week to beat last year!
We did it again, We did it again, We did it again, We did it again, We did it again, We did it again, We did it again, We did it again, We did it again, We did it again, We did it again, We did it again, We did it again, We did it again, We did it again, We did it again…

Worst moments- none

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 13, 2013, 04:02:56 PM
			

			

				It was really fun having the live stream....and when Booker called in, that was just magic.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on March 13, 2013, 05:02:36 PM
			

			

				The live stream has/had the last half hour.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: The Brighamist on March 13, 2013, 05:08:43 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: r4l9 on March 13, 2013, 09:43:26 AM
The Podcast cuts off early, WHAT HAPPENED????

Tom has a tendency to go over into the next show, especially during the marathon. From what I've gathered from listening to next-day archives, the archive is first automatically posted within an hour or two of the end of the show, but it always covers about 3 hours 7 minutes.

If the show went long, the next morning a new archive is posted with the full show, which in this case, is now available and is 3:33:09 long.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steeley Chris on March 13, 2013, 06:56:02 PM
			

			

				When was the last marathon that didn't feature Ted Leo? It's just not the same without him.  :'(
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on March 13, 2013, 10:35:56 PM
			

			

				"The Bayonne Man"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ~L on March 14, 2013, 08:21:31 PM
			

			

				I liked when Tom smashed the sheet of blue meth, and set another fundraising record!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RickInSaltLake on March 16, 2013, 12:58:30 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AllSussedOut on March 13, 2013, 12:38:06 AM
At the risk of spoiling it for those who haven't heard... 

A COMPLETE TRIUMPH... to say nothing of a show that had some of the greatest Best Show moments I can recall.

Tom, congratulations.  Absolutely unbelievable.  Thanks to all who pledged or took part.

Good. I haven't listened to the podcast yet; I'll do so today...

"Some of the best moments"... I'm interested. As great as Tom visiting the hate pit or getting spike to sing "The Star Spangled Banner"?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on March 16, 2013, 02:44:37 PM
			

			

				I very much enjoyed WATCHING this weeks show. Thanks for the web stream being available after the fact, WFMU!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on March 16, 2013, 04:01:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: CSW on March 16, 2013, 02:44:37 PM
I very much enjoyed WATCHING this weeks show. Thanks for the web stream being available after the fact, WFMU!
Yes!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 16, 2013, 05:51:13 PM
			

			

				You can still watch it? Can anyone direct me to it? Thanks!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on March 17, 2013, 08:17:21 PM
			

			

				Best moment- I would have to say it was at the 42 minute mark when Tom thanked a certain "Eric from  MA." As lame as it may seem, it's still exciting for me to hear my name.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bridgey on March 18, 2013, 12:37:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on March 17, 2013, 08:17:21 PM
Best moment- I would have to say it was at the 42 minute mark when Tom thanked a certain "Eric from  MA." As lame as it may seem, it's still exciting for me to hear my name.

My name was announced that time too. I may have punched the air in front of the bus driver when hearing it for the first time.
			

			

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				Post by: The Brighamist on March 18, 2013, 12:54:26 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on March 16, 2013, 05:51:13 PM
You can still watch it? Can anyone direct me to it? Thanks!

Part 1: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/29936519 (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/29936519)
Part 2: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/29940214 (http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/29940214)
			

			

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				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 18, 2013, 02:56:47 PM
			

			

				Thanks, Brighamist! I really appreciate it!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on March 19, 2013, 12:40:51 PM
			

			

				Every few years I rediscover that Tom's a lefty.



I also appreciate the respectful way that the camera zooms in on Gary when he's talking.
			

			

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				Post by: Sashamak on March 20, 2013, 09:52:06 AM
			

			

				"Dine on Elf meat"


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on March 20, 2013, 01:43:44 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Sashamak on March 20, 2013, 09:52:06 AM
"Dine on Elf meat"

Whenever he mocks sword n socery, hobbitty-moppitty stuff is always a pleasure for me.  "Who's on that show, Hector Elizondo?", "Tonight we sup on elf meat!...put an elf on the spit...eat the leperchaun instead!"  George Railroad Martin- a lot of swirlies there.
			

			

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				Post by: JesseFromVegas on March 20, 2013, 02:25:56 PM
			

			

				Hoo boy, lotta dud callers this week.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on March 20, 2013, 04:32:13 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on March 20, 2013, 01:43:44 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on March 20, 2013, 09:52:06 AM
"Dine on Elf meat"

Whenever he mocks sword n socery, hobbitty-moppitty stuff is always a pleasure for me.  "Who's on that show, Hector Elizondo?", "Tonight we sup on elf meat!...put an elf on the spit...eat the leperchaun instead!"  George Railroad Martin- a lot of swirlies there.
I like how Tom's version of Game of Thrones is basically that Dungeons and Dragons cartoon from the 80's. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on March 20, 2013, 06:49:43 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Sashamak on March 20, 2013, 04:32:13 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on March 20, 2013, 01:43:44 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on March 20, 2013, 09:52:06 AM
"Dine on Elf meat"

Whenever he mocks sword n socery, hobbitty-moppitty stuff is always a pleasure for me.  "Who's on that show, Hector Elizondo?", "Tonight we sup on elf meat!...put an elf on the spit...eat the leperchaun instead!"  George Railroad Martin- a lot of swirlies there.
I like how Tom's version of Game of Thrones is basically that Dungeons and Dragons cartoon from the 80's.

I've always wondered which line of pewter figures George Railroad Martin uses when he's acting out what will become the basis for his next book.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 21, 2013, 09:03:55 PM
			

			

				Speaking as a fellow non-viewer and non-reader of Game of Thrones, I'd have to say that Tom's impression of the show was spot-on. I mean it probably was, right?

Great to hear from Bishop Fontanna! He's one of my favorites. Deep, deep pull with that Hagar "supergroup" reference. I was previously unaware of HSAS, so I must thank the good Bishop for hipping me to that. Look at how terrible this album cover is!!!!!

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h4uux80Ea4Q/TtTILcMP-oI/AAAAAAAAAKo/yUHRFVu5vNg/s1600/Hagar%252C+Schon+Aaronson+Shrieve+-+Through+The+Fire+-+1984%2528Front%2529.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on March 21, 2013, 10:31:43 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on March 20, 2013, 02:25:56 PM
Hoo boy, lotta dud callers this week. 

Usually the show after the marathon brings out the most tedious callers (a lot of, "umm, yeah, congrats on the marathon, umm, yeah, I just wanted to call, uhhhh"). This was not that bad.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on March 21, 2013, 10:40:25 PM
			

			

				HSAS stage invasion at 3:15        


 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qPsQDgEpx0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qPsQDgEpx0)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: scales on March 22, 2013, 07:30:47 PM
			

			

				I almost choked on a mouthful of elf meat when I just read this quote from George R.R. Martin:

The show, now entering the realm of the series' third book, is catching up with him. "I can't see the locomotive yet, but I hear the tracks vibrating," the Thrones supremo said, employing one of the most high-tech metaphor in his mostly medieval arsenal.

from http://mashable.com/2013/03/22/game-of-thrones-george-martin/ (http://mashable.com/2013/03/22/game-of-thrones-george-martin/)

Took me right back to last week's show and Tom's thoughts on Mr. "Railroad" Martin 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spreekemp on March 23, 2013, 03:28:38 AM
			

			

				Tom on atl twins: am i supposed to have a "take" on everything? GOMP

30 seconds later: what's the deal with SPAM?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on March 23, 2013, 10:12:12 AM
			

			

				I'm impressed that the Cardinal knew of Rock 'n Roll Heaven, the 1980s NJ heavy metal record store run by Metallica's manager.  I've long been fascinated by the existence of the Old Bridge Metal Militia (despite being more a new waver as a teen during that time).  None of the pics I've seen included any apparent clergy members, though.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 23, 2013, 01:23:28 PM
			

			

				AP Mike as the Rodin of the Best Show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 23, 2013, 01:25:57 PM
			

			

				He really oughta launch a second career under the " RailRoad Martin " moniker ... as a singer of super-corny old time folk songs.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 25, 2013, 01:35:56 PM
			

			

				This has Bishop Fontana's fingerprints all over it: http://www.buzzfeed.com/ellievhall/vatican-accidentally-tweets-about-batman?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=buzzfeed (http://www.buzzfeed.com/ellievhall/vatican-accidentally-tweets-about-batman?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=buzzfeed)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 25, 2013, 11:45:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on March 23, 2013, 01:23:28 PM
AP Mike as the Rodin of the Best Show.

Seconded.  Also the horrible turn that last episode of The Waltons took.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: break on March 26, 2013, 09:17:18 PM
			

			

				"I'm Going On a Torch-page" t-shirts.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on March 27, 2013, 12:17:13 AM
			

			

				Best:

"Russell Crowe sings in this thing? I'm out."

Mike being discriminated against for being white.

Mike referring to Shoah as Shiloh.

Worst:

No Larry D. Perv.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on March 27, 2013, 11:30:48 AM
			

			

				Mike convincing his parents to get the playboy channel. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 27, 2013, 12:48:02 PM
			

			

				We are so lucky to have Depravity's Rainbow for those times when TS takes a well-deserved break...I basically enjoy it just as much. Those two have such winning on-air personae!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 27, 2013, 02:36:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Brett from Clearing on March 21, 2013, 10:40:25 PM
HSAS stage invasion at 3:15        


 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qPsQDgEpx0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qPsQDgEpx0)

That lady was dressed in a red jumpsuit! The ultimate Red Rocker fan!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on March 29, 2013, 05:27:47 PM
			

			

				I love it when Mike chuckles at his own wit.

Mike: Did I mention what a great name that is?

Therese: What, Ian Gillan?

Mike: Murray Head? Heh heh heh....

Therese: Murray Head? Yes you did. Yes you did.

Mike: ...heh heh heh...(deep sigh) 

(several beats silence)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigoteetoe on March 29, 2013, 06:03:52 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on March 29, 2013, 05:27:47 PM
I love it when Mike chuckles at his own wit.

Mike: Did I mention what a great name that is?

Therese: What, Ian Gillan?

Mike: Murray Head? Heh heh heh....

Therese: Murray Head? Yes you did. Yes you did.

Mike: ...heh heh heh...(deep sigh) 

(several beats silence)

Me, too. especially before getting to the punchline..."We never caught.. heh heh heh...The Draper...heh heh heh...we never caught The Draper DRAPING! heh heh heh"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 29, 2013, 08:19:26 PM
			

			

				Who is Amedeo?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on March 29, 2013, 08:35:19 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on March 29, 2013, 08:19:26 PM
Who is Amedeo?

http://wfmu.org/playlists/OH (http://wfmu.org/playlists/OH)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 01, 2013, 10:37:05 PM
			

			

				I'm kind of amazed that Mike appears to have no idea what Pasolini's Salo is. Seems like it should at least be in his wheelhouse. I could do the six second review no problem: "It seems fascists are sexually fucked up! If this is news to you, see it! Me, I'm out!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on April 01, 2013, 10:49:22 PM
			

			

				I think there must have been some miscommunication there. There's no way Mike hasn't seen Salo multiple times. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on April 01, 2013, 11:27:06 PM
			

			

				I mixed up Fellini's Satyricon with Salo. The Playboy Channel would show Satyricon and Roma when it was feeling highbrow. I don't believe I've ever seen Salo. This may come as a surprise to you, but I'm really not into torture. And I think S & M is dumb.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on April 02, 2013, 02:11:11 PM
			

			

				Track 6 on the album Music From the Motion Picture Spring Breakers (http://www.amazon.com/Music-Motion-Picture-Spring-Breakers/dp/B00B1E6E54) is Bikinis & Big Booties Y'all by Cliff Martinez.

It's 2 minutes of quiet synth ambience and echoey single piano notes. (Hilarious!)

I'm sharing this because I thought it was funny seeing the word "Y'all" appear in the title of a Skerllex-produced song.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on April 02, 2013, 08:43:13 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on April 02, 2013, 02:11:11 PM
Track 6 on the album Music From the Motion Picture Spring Breakers (http://www.amazon.com/Music-Motion-Picture-Spring-Breakers/dp/B00B1E6E54) is Bikinis & Big Booties Y'all by Cliff Martinez.

It's 2 minutes of quiet synth ambience and echoey single piano notes. (Hilarious!)

I'm sharing this because I thought it was funny seeing the word "Y'all" appear in the title of a Skerllex-produced song.

Did you post at 1:11:11 on purpose? Pretty cool!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on April 02, 2013, 09:05:10 PM
			

			

				Has Dan Bejar ever been on TBS? He should! What is this one Tom is playing tonight? Never heard it!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on April 03, 2013, 08:11:52 AM
			

			

				The Paul Revere of Stupidity!

Walking, Talking Toilets!

As an aside to AP Mike and movies, Stroszek makes WFMU's Fabio cry (http://wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=36650&archive=62280&starttime=0:33:31).

Also, don't Gary and AP Mike have an S& M kind of relationship? My favorite one involving a rodent is Krazy Kat & Ignatz the Mouse.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on April 03, 2013, 12:09:16 PM
			

			

				It's getting till dawn. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: paul on April 03, 2013, 04:04:54 PM
			

			

				tom mentioned Happy Flowers  :D
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on April 03, 2013, 05:27:43 PM
			

			

				James McNew! I wish James wasn't so shy. I loved hearing him and Tom together.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on April 04, 2013, 02:23:36 PM
			

			

				"Brits Blitz mini-album. It's not even 33 1/3. It's a 45! With three songs, no, four songs-it's a mini-album."
&
"From tha Fightah to tha Hoppah"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on April 05, 2013, 07:23:35 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: paul on April 03, 2013, 04:04:54 PM
tom mentioned Happy Flowers  :D

That was great. A nice touch.

James McNew is the best.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on April 05, 2013, 09:26:03 AM
			

			

				Best:

- in the opening minutes, Tom declaring that he would be taking Mike to a "Hate Speech Clinic"
- none of the guests on Comedians are Nuts can ever understand what Gary is saying
- the imperiousness with which Tom put that John Belushi-comparing guy in his place: "The FPs are trying to get things done over here."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on April 05, 2013, 11:25:35 AM
			

			

				I want to be part of this "coming back and telling it like it was" movement Tom and James mentioned.  I do disagree about the Pixies to some extent.  I was at the same CBGB show that Tom mentioned (opening for Big Dipper, early 1988), and they couldn't have been more intense.  It didn't last long, though: 18 months later, they were bored and listless.  I do think the Pixies been horrifically overrated, though, and I have no interest in seeing their reunion show.  So strange that Doolittle is considered the canonical album, when Come On Pilgrim and Surfer Rosa  were so obviously better.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on April 05, 2013, 02:14:27 PM
			

			

				Mike -

That Pixies show was indeed the best I had ever seen them. And I liked it more than I expressed on the radio. It's just that they became SO bad SO fast and yeah, they seemed SO BORED and above it. I still don't like any of their records outside of a song here and there; they were major coattail riders back then - other people simply did it better than them before them - something that has gotten lost as time has rolled on. 


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: break on April 06, 2013, 08:10:49 AM
			

			

				The brief discussion of the pleasures of beating an overly opportunistic record store owner at his own game.  It really is a special joy when a guy has good stuff but it is absurdly priced, and then you dig some collectible oddity out of the $3.99 bin. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mcsea on April 06, 2013, 10:27:51 AM
			

			

				I really want to know who this comedian-turned-enemy is that cannot be discussed!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on April 06, 2013, 11:22:30 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: mcsea on April 06, 2013, 10:27:51 AM
I really want to know who this comedian-turned-enemy is that cannot be discussed!

Artie Johnson
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on April 06, 2013, 11:30:53 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: mcsea on April 06, 2013, 10:27:51 AM
I really want to know who this comedian-turned-enemy is that cannot be discussed!

(http://liquidsoapdispenser.com/adam/adam_carolla1.gif)

His casual racism was always a great addition to The Best Show. I hope he and Tom mend fences.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on April 06, 2013, 12:11:52 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mcsea on April 06, 2013, 10:27:51 AM
I really want to know who this comedian-turned-enemy is that cannot be discussed!

Everyone knows it's Elayne Boosler.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on April 06, 2013, 12:15:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on April 06, 2013, 11:22:30 AM
Quote from: mcsea on April 06, 2013, 10:27:51 AM
I really want to know who this comedian-turned-enemy is that cannot be discussed!

Artie Johnson
You sure? I swore it was Henry Gibson.
(http://www.nndb.com/people/594/000025519/henry-gibson-1-sized.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 06, 2013, 12:47:01 PM
			

			

				Bud Abbot. He finally just couldn't take Tom's snarking on the "Who's on First" routine anymore, and... words were spoken in anger.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mcsea on April 06, 2013, 06:56:06 PM
			

			

				I get it, I get it. I will be quiet now
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dan of Orange on April 07, 2013, 03:39:18 AM
			

			

				I been travelling around a bit lately and I've noticed that The Best Show is a great travelling companion.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amiright?? on April 07, 2013, 03:30:38 PM
			

			

				I will never tire of Robin Williams talking about Reddit.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on April 07, 2013, 07:37:13 PM
			

			

				I could listen to Tom and Andy entertain each other for hours.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 08, 2013, 09:35:50 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Dan of Orange on April 07, 2013, 03:39:18 AM
I been travelling around a bit lately and I've noticed that The Best Show is a great travelling companion.

That's how I got started.

Re: The Pixies, a couple years back they were touring and I listened to a recording of their performance in Indianapolis. There was maybe one moment where they interacted w/ the audience, and it was to tell an incredibly uninteresting but mercifully brief story about performing in Fort Wayne back in the old days. They may as well have asked the Indianapolis audience 'Hey Fort Wayne! Are you ready to rock?!'

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 08, 2013, 09:36:41 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormodd on April 06, 2013, 11:30:53 AM
Quote from: mcsea on April 06, 2013, 10:27:51 AM
I really want to know who this comedian-turned-enemy is that cannot be discussed!

(http://liquidsoapdispenser.com/adam/adam_carolla1.gif)

His casual racism was always a great addition to The Best Show. I hope he and Tom mend fences.

I hate him because I envy his teeth.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on April 08, 2013, 10:23:14 AM
			

			

				The Pixies stuff was such an interesting discussion. They and Pavement were pretty much the two bands I listened to the most in college. I always really wanted to see a Pixies reunion and then when it actually happened I could have cared less. Anytime I revisit The Pixies (and Pavement) I just get bored. I just bought Doolittle at the Princeton Record Exchange and didn't even bother to put on Side 2.

A lot of this is because my music tastes expanded over time and there's bands of the era I like a lot more. And some of it is that I had such a weird time of music fandom in college in that I went from loving pop-punk/ska into The Pixies and Pavement and then the more pretentious indie of the era (since I wanted that cred for my awful record reviews). And then I remembered afterwards that I got into going to shows and record shopping because music was fun. So I relistened to all of the Ramones and Queers and Clash (who are as serious as it gets in terms of politics but obviously loved playing music -- every type of music -- to entertain people) and DK (Jello Biafra is on par with Jonathan Swift as a social satirist) albums I had in high school. And then I got into The Who (see: The Clash) and Queen (the goofiest, most ridiculous band that still has amazing musicianship) big time. And then The Pixies and Pavement just seems so forced and shoehorned and calculated. They (and stuff like Built to Spill and The Archers of Loaf) still have songs I like a lot but I don't love them anymore. 

As far as the episode goes -- Sue Costello was a giant awakening for me. I always knew who she was and her style -- the rough blue collar Bahstan -- isn't someone I'd expect to hear with Gary The Squirrel ever. But it worked AMAZINGLY WELL! She rolled with the punches and was hysterical!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on April 10, 2013, 03:07:58 AM
			

			

				"This will make the 4-loko thing look like a lemonade-stand!"


"'ey, what's going on, it's Tom!"
"Hey, Tom. I'm gonna kill you, Tom!"
"Okay… Well, thanks for your donation to the station, uh, Reggie, I appreciate it."
"I'm gonna drink your blood after I kill you and wear your skin."
"Well, WFMU appreciates your support -- thanks so much and, uh, keep listening!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on April 10, 2013, 01:41:32 PM
			

			

				Haha, Flood, that font. I love when Tom does that.

"New AP at gmail dot com. I'm not saying whether I'm running that account. New AP at gmail dot com. No, I'm not. That's not a real account. Now some creep's gonna set it up."

"Hey, it's me, Tom. Yeah, meet me. Yeah, come meet me at the train yard. See if you got what it takes to be the new AP."

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: effecT on April 11, 2013, 06:17:55 AM
			

			

				Jelloman is one of Andrew Earles' characters, right?
Right???
...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Defective on April 11, 2013, 11:44:50 AM
			

			

				"Thankfully this was only shown on ESPNNJ, and you can only get that in the waiting room of selected Pep Boys stores."

Also: Moscow on the Hudson State


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on April 11, 2013, 11:48:38 AM
			

			

				Solid show as usual. My highlights are from early in the show:

"All these animals fightin' over money. In twenty years I'll be dead and Mike'll be in court fighting for 'Chiku'."
"Mike is probably gonna put a lawsuit together. 'I'm Chiku, don't you...'"

and a great Bad Accompaniment to the guy that sounded like Jerry Lundergaard from Fargo "Whattya meeean?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on April 11, 2013, 12:11:58 PM
			

			

				Is this the first time Shouterday Night Live has been mentioned?  I loved it either way.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on April 11, 2013, 02:13:55 PM
			

			

				Jello Man is the best. I assume he lives in Philly. I haven't heard of him yet and I absolutely need to see this thing in action.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MoosterRecords on April 11, 2013, 03:41:43 PM
			

			

				"OH! EXCUSE ME FOR NOT MEMORIZING THe MAP OF EVERYTHING IN QUEENS!" - TOM
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: effecT on April 11, 2013, 03:44:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on April 11, 2013, 02:13:55 PM
Jello Man is the best. 

This much has been firmly established.
I'm hoping for a LOT more from him on the show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 11, 2013, 04:03:31 PM
			

			

				Jello Man's got it all figured out.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on April 11, 2013, 05:46:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MoosterRecords on April 11, 2013, 03:41:43 PM
"OH! EXCUSE ME FOR NOT MEMORIZING THe MAP OF EVERYTHING IN QUEENS!" - TOM

The red font everyone is using makes me think Spike is hacking people's accounts.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on April 11, 2013, 06:20:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on April 11, 2013, 05:46:31 PM
Quote from: MoosterRecords on April 11, 2013, 03:41:43 PM
"OH! EXCUSE ME FOR NOT MEMORIZING THe MAP OF EVERYTHING IN QUEENS!" - TOM

The red font everyone is using makes me think Spike is hacking people's accounts.
That's why he's too busy to call. Hacking is time consuming.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on April 11, 2013, 07:31:03 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on April 11, 2013, 05:46:31 PM
Quote from: MoosterRecords on April 11, 2013, 03:41:43 PM
"OH! EXCUSE ME FOR NOT MEMORIZING THe MAP OF EVERYTHING IN QUEENS!" - TOM

The red font everyone is using makes me think Spike is hacking people's accounts.

I feel like I'm to blame for this. Flood used the red font perfectly for the hypothetical psychopathic pledger, Reggie. I was so amused by its novelty, I thought it would be an approptiate way to convey Tom's creepy email-squatting identity thief. The two characters were not the same however, and in retrospect, the style was more fitting of the former.

Please accept this GIF of Dr. Grant trowing a road flare to distract a T-Rex as my apology to any FOTs who may have been offended.
(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/1772647/jurassic-park-rex-o.gif)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on April 11, 2013, 10:54:35 PM
			

			

				Jello Man is my hero. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bridgey on April 12, 2013, 06:16:53 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on April 11, 2013, 12:11:58 PM
Is this the first time Shouterday Night Live has been mentioned?  I loved it either way.

Listened to this last night and especially loved the exhausting list of past and present cast members. Have any of the mentioned players phoned in?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on April 12, 2013, 09:46:20 AM
			

			

				Between Jello Man and the Piano Van guy, this was a funny and inspiring show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 12, 2013, 01:25:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on April 11, 2013, 12:11:58 PM
Is this the first time Shouterday Night Live has been mentioned?  I loved it either way.

I love "alternate history" stuff like this. Or maybe it's more like "parallel history"

Some thoughts occur about this proposed party/disaster catered by JelloMan ... can this be incorporated into the the Best Show Xmas party? Are there any remaining cans in the "classic" 4Loko stash? If so, can any portion of that 4Loko be incorporated into Jello Shots?

Perhaps, in the process of Jello-izing 4Loko, JelloMan will stumble upon a cure for cancer and win a Nobel Prize. One never knows. 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on April 12, 2013, 05:59:19 PM
			

			

				Great to hear Jeff Feuerzeig. I saw his Half Japanese doc when it came out in 1993. I knew all about the punk DIY aesthetic already, but the movie made it seem like it could be a lot of fun. It turned out being a big influence on me, specifically this:

David & Jad Fair from Half Japanese explain how to play guitar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt1At1Fq8dE#)

(Holy shit! I haven't seen this since 1993! And I think about it all the time!)

I didn't realize the same guy also made the Daniel Johnston documentary. I never wanted to see it because I hate the way people glorify mental illness and I assumed this movie would be like every other. It came on IFC or whatever and my wife wanted to see it. I was completely wrong. I've never seen anything better about mental illness. That idiot who called to complain about him has no idea what she's talking about.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: InspectorHound on April 12, 2013, 11:24:21 PM
			

			

				Tommy "Not That Tommy" Lasorda
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on April 13, 2013, 02:36:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on April 10, 2013, 01:41:32 PM
Haha, Flood, that font. I love when Tom does that.

"New AP at gmail dot com. I'm not saying whether I'm running that account. New AP at gmail dot com. No, I'm not. That's not a real account. Now some creep's gonna set it up."

"Hey, it's me, Tom. Yeah, meet me. Yeah, come meet me at the train yard. See if you got what it takes to be the new AP."
Really, the best part of the show was that Tom's sketchy New AP email guy voice kept drifting into his AP Mike voice.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Topher on April 13, 2013, 03:40:56 PM
			

			

				One question: does anyone know what Jeff Feurezig uses to film/record those sessions? I understand its an iPhone app, but they look great, and the sound seems better than an iPhone's...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on April 13, 2013, 04:47:09 PM
			

			

				For the Jelloman fans: http://www.iphoneogram.com/u/8711505 (http://www.iphoneogram.com/u/8711505).

This is what Tom's future looks like:
(http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/3eae0f46728f11e2a57122000a1fbe0e_6.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on April 13, 2013, 07:13:09 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Topher on April 13, 2013, 03:40:56 PM
One question: does anyone know what Jeff Feurezig uses to film/record those sessions? I understand its an iPhone app, but they look great, and the sound seems better than an iPhone's...

The iphone 5 is actually pretty amazing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on April 15, 2013, 10:28:27 AM
			

			

				I am so glad that the Best Show is finally becoming the premier venue for promoting itinerants.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on April 15, 2013, 08:58:18 PM
			

			

				I'm gonna be a creep here and point something out- when Orenthal Harrups called in he said that Officer Harrups was what would happen if "Ian from the UCB was a cop." Well, on the last season of RENO 911, Ian Roberts from the Upright Citizens Brigade did in fact play a cop. Was this a gentle ribbing or is the implication here that his character was a rip off of Officer Harrups? Or neither?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on April 16, 2013, 12:17:44 PM
			

			

				Neither. 

Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on April 16, 2013, 08:16:19 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on April 16, 2013, 12:17:44 PM
Neither. 

Tom.

Cool. I will press no further.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on April 17, 2013, 12:38:03 AM
			

			

				The kid whose parents catch him smoking and force him to smoke a whole pack of cigarettes saying, "Hey, I'm actually getting the hang of this thing," and becoming a full-time smoker.

I thought all the e-cigarette bashing was funny, even though I ashamedly use one myself.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on April 17, 2013, 09:29:57 AM
			

			

				Good show last night. The calls from Andy Kindler and the Alabammy Comet were the highlights for me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on April 17, 2013, 10:47:22 AM
			

			

				Just started listening. Getting a bit misty eyed listening to J-Rich's "Government Center."

I moved up to Boston (Somerville, for accuracy sake, but still) right after my now-wife, who just finished grad school at Northeastern when we met. I somehow never heard Jonathan or the Modern Lovers before, save for when they play "Roadrunner" at the end of PCU. I'm not sure how this escaped me. She was a huge fan and I became a huge fan as a result. 

I was going through a really tough time when I moved up there. If you've read my brother's book (or more accurately, his letter to a kid who was talking about committing suicide) -- that happened when I moved up there, so I was really upset as a loving big brother. There were also some other family issues that emerged that were awful. On top of it, I learned that my best friend in high school (who separated himself from all of us in college) committed suicide. This all happened within the first few weeks of moving up there. I was also "teaching" at this after-school program in Dorchester; the kids were rad and hilarious but the program, in itself, was a major trust fund hippie thing which was not my deal at all. It was terrible. I also lived in the last remaining bad neighborhood in Somerville in a boarding house with non-stop creeps moving in and out. I also only had a handful of friends up there, a few of which were in law school which is to say it's really hard to hang out w/ people in law school. I also went through my entire savings when I lost that teaching job and then quit/let go from another place on Newbury Street (one block from the bombing) after a co-worker threatened to fight me in the office. And the winter's up there are absolutely brutal.

Things got better the next year. I moved in w/ one of my best friends (who introduced me to The Best Show at this time period) and had a great job down working for a newspaper. The paper, though, was in Plymouth, about an hour south from me. I spent a lot of my time down there. So I never really connected w/ Boston when I lived there. The best moments in my life have all pretty much happened in Philly. 

That's not to say there weren't great things. The red line over the Charles is spectacular every single time. I took an economics class on the Harvard campus as part of their community program. I introduced one of my friends to a girl at The Burren and they're now married. My wife and I secreted our way into Fenway Park in the winter when they were doing construction. I also, another time, hung out in the Fenway bullpen and used the bathroom. My roommate and I spent so much of our time watching the Celts and the 7 Seconds or Less Suns. I saw Harry Shearer talk do a Q&A at the Coolidge Corner Theater only about Spinal Tap.  But, still, the bad cloud that I was in defined my time up there.

The last time I visited was this past winter when my brother did a show up in Somerville. It was amazing weather for the season. We had such an amazing time and it was a completely perfect weekend. When we were up there, we briefly talked about moving up there -- I don't think we will because of jobs and our roots are here and the cost of living is still crazy up there. I completely fell in love with Boston and wish I felt that way about the area when I actually lived there.

Monday was absolutely awful. All of my friends were safe -- the stuff down by Boylston Street is very much a gigantic party, but thankfully no one I know was down there. But like I said, I worked a block away from where the second bomb went off so that hit home. But it was just dreadful for my wife because she went to the marathon non-stop.

Anyways, thanks for the songs, Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 17, 2013, 04:03:49 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nec13 on April 17, 2013, 09:29:57 AM
Good show last night. The calls from Andy Kindler and the Alabammy Comet were the highlights for me.

I enjoyed the Andy Kindler/Jason from Huntsville/Jen Kirkman trifecta of charming accents.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on April 17, 2013, 05:38:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 17, 2013, 04:03:49 PM
Quote from: nec13 on April 17, 2013, 09:29:57 AM
Good show last night. The calls from Andy Kindler and the Alabammy Comet were the highlights for me.

I enjoyed the Andy Kindler/Jason from Huntsville/Jen Kirkman trifecta of charming accents.


Yes. It's good to be reminded that smart, funny people come from everywhere.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on April 17, 2013, 05:44:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on April 17, 2013, 05:38:18 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 17, 2013, 04:03:49 PM
Quote from: nec13 on April 17, 2013, 09:29:57 AM
Good show last night. The calls from Andy Kindler and the Alabammy Comet were the highlights for me.

I enjoyed the Andy Kindler/Jason from Huntsville/Jen Kirkman trifecta of charming accents.


Yes. It's good to be reminded that smart, funny people come from everywhere.

Even Pittsburgh?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on April 17, 2013, 06:19:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nec13 on April 17, 2013, 05:44:12 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on April 17, 2013, 05:38:18 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 17, 2013, 04:03:49 PM
Quote from: nec13 on April 17, 2013, 09:29:57 AM
Good show last night. The calls from Andy Kindler and the Alabammy Comet were the highlights for me.

I enjoyed the Andy Kindler/Jason from Huntsville/Jen Kirkman trifecta of charming accents.


Yes. It's good to be reminded that smart, funny people come from everywhere.

Even Pittsburgh?

Oooh, *forced grin* ahh, *wince* err...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on April 17, 2013, 07:11:06 PM
			

			

				Cute, Buff, cute.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on April 17, 2013, 09:57:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 17, 2013, 04:03:49 PM
Quote from: nec13 on April 17, 2013, 09:29:57 AM
Good show last night. The calls from Andy Kindler and the Alabammy Comet were the highlights for me.

I enjoyed the Andy Kindler/Jason from Huntsville/Jen Kirkman trifecta of charming accents.

Tom's "the Southern Gentlemen of Fast Food" needs its own spin-off.  
"Glory be, let's get you a foot-long with all the fixins!"
"Hello, sugah, I'm a hankerin for a Reesey cup!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on April 18, 2013, 04:26:57 AM
			

			

				I liked the riffing about smoking e-cigs at a basketball game.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 18, 2013, 09:24:28 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: nec13 on April 17, 2013, 05:44:12 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on April 17, 2013, 05:38:18 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 17, 2013, 04:03:49 PM
Quote from: nec13 on April 17, 2013, 09:29:57 AM
Good show last night. The calls from Andy Kindler and the Alabammy Comet were the highlights for me.

I enjoyed the Andy Kindler/Jason from Huntsville/Jen Kirkman trifecta of charming accents.


Yes. It's good to be reminded that smart, funny people come from everywhere.

Even Pittsburgh?

Michael K calling in from Pittsburgh reminds us that people come from everywhere anyhow.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on April 18, 2013, 11:29:32 AM
			

			

				April 16, 2013: AP Mike vs. Mad Men.

Before I listen to the show, can anyone tell me if Mike spoils the most recent episode of Mad Men (S6E3?) It only aired in the UK on Wednesday night and I have it DVR'd to watch. If so I'll just watch that before I fire up the show.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on April 18, 2013, 12:07:33 PM
			

			

				No spoilers. You're safe.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on April 19, 2013, 11:18:46 AM
			

			

				Jen Kirkman's reference to "DBGB" sent me down an Internet rabbit hole.  In the process, I came across the following Bon Jovi lyric:

“They called us Dirty Harry, we were a punk rock band.
Why they sold off CBGB’s, I don’t understand,
all that’s left now are the t-shirts and they come from Japan.”

Some points to consider:
1)  CBGB was sold because Hilly Kristal didn't buy the building when he had the chance.  The rent went up and he couldn't afford it.
2)  Come on, Jon Bon Jovi never went to CBGB in his life.  You know he was more a L'Amour guy, or more specifically the Union Jack in South River NJ.  Just because he and Bobby Ebz came from Sayreville doesn't mean they shared interests. 
3)  Point #2 is supported by the band name "Dirty Harry," which sounds more like a Jersey Shore cover band than an actual punk act.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: InspectorHound on April 19, 2013, 07:19:00 PM
			

			

				Zach Galiafinakis: The Thinking Man's Pauly Shore
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dan of Orange on April 20, 2013, 07:03:11 AM
			

			

				I like that Tom's ice cream ''problem'' came up again, I myself suffer from a potato crisp addiction that's hurt others around me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on April 20, 2013, 09:24:36 AM
			

			

				Oh, I also very much enjoyed Kirkman's "shock humor". 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on April 20, 2013, 12:16:09 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on April 17, 2013, 10:47:22 AM
That's not to say there weren't great things. The red line over the Charles is spectacular every single time. I took an economics class on the Harvard campus as part of their community program. I introduced one of my friends to a girl at The Burren and they're now married. My wife and I secreted our way into Fenway Park in the winter when they were doing construction. I also, another time, hung out in the Fenway bullpen and used the bathroom. My roommate and I spent so much of our time watching the Celts and the 7 Seconds or Less Suns. I saw Harry Shearer talk do a Q&A at the Coolidge Corner Theater only about Spinal Tap.  But, still, the bad cloud that I was in defined my time up there.

The last time I visited was this past winter when my brother did a show up in Somerville. It was amazing weather for the season. We had such an amazing time and it was a completely perfect weekend. When we were up there, we briefly talked about moving up there -- I don't think we will because of jobs and our roots are here and the cost of living is still crazy up there. I completely fell in love with Boston and wish I felt that way about the area when I actually lived there.

Thanks for your kind words Greggulator. It's been a surreal week up here. Particularly yesterday with us under lock down while the cops were hunting for these maniacs. On a personal note, I worked near the marathon, I also work part time in Watertown where the 2nd one was hunted for, and these two dangerous idiots lived 2 blocks away from me in Cambridge so all the landmarks of my current life were being played out on my tv. Glad it's over.

the Best: Tom sticking up to AP Mike for us Mad Men fans. Mike- you're great and I love the Sopranos but there are an awful lot of duuuumb dream/coma sequences in that show that kind of take it down a notch or two from perfection. The one thing I don't like about Mad Men is Don Draper as Super Stud. Isn't it about time he starts to look like he's aging and passe?  

and the "You're all clear kid now let's blow this thing and get outta here!"

and thanks for YOUR kind words, Tom
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Defective on April 20, 2013, 02:28:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on April 20, 2013, 12:16:09 PM
The one thing I don't like about Mad Men is Don Draper as Super Stud. Isn't it about time he starts to look like he's aging and passe?  
Not to get too far off topic, but they started writing Don as aging and passe last season.  Remember when he was backstage at the Stones concert?

The "problem" is it's probably incredibly difficult to make Jon Hamm look bad.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on April 20, 2013, 07:44:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Defective on April 20, 2013, 02:28:45 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on April 20, 2013, 12:16:09 PM
The one thing I don't like about Mad Men is Don Draper as Super Stud. Isn't it about time he starts to look like he's aging and passe?  
Not to get too far off topic, but they started writing Don as aging and passe last season.  Remember when he was backstage at the Stones concert?

The "problem" is it's probably incredibly difficult to make Jon Hamm look bad.

True.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqk5nvJg5j1qavulvo1_500.png)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Purple Aki on April 20, 2013, 09:17:11 PM
			

			

				A couple of weeks behind, but two dirtbags I thought were sure to make the list:

J Mascis and Pig Champion.

And also, anybody knows what's used to make the laser whip sounds?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DrCam on April 21, 2013, 02:59:04 PM
			

			

				I think they might actually be using laser quirts.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on April 21, 2013, 03:00:11 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on April 20, 2013, 12:16:09 PM
the Best: The one thing I don't like about Mad Men is Don Draper as Super Stud. Isn't it about time he starts to look like he's aging and passe?  

But Mad Men without Don's constant copulating would be like Girls without Hannah's constant crapping. Screwing and shitting are their raison d'etre!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DrCam on April 21, 2013, 03:46:24 PM
			

			

				As an Australian, I might be able to shed some light on why Kevin Smith's jokes were killing in that Netflix thing, which I also watched the start of recently in a dark moment of da Vinci Code-style self punishment.

To an outsider, it might have seemed like Smith was making incredibly broad, uninsightful observations about Australia to Australians who are already aware of all these things, and indeed he was. So what was the appeal to this audience of Australians?

An aspect of the Australian national psyche is what is known as the Cultural Cringe. There is a great deal of writing out in the ether about this element of Post-Colonial Theory, but essentially it boils down to a national obsession with what foreigners think of Australia and its people.

Also, every single person in that theatre was incredibly high.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jetouellet on April 21, 2013, 10:30:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: DrCam on April 21, 2013, 03:46:24 PM
As an Australian, I might be able to shed some light on why Kevin Smith's jokes were killing in that Netflix thing, which I also watched the start of recently in a dark moment of da Vinci Code-style self punishment.

To an outsider, it might have seemed like Smith was making incredibly broad, uninsightful observations about Australia to Australians who are already aware of all these things, and indeed he was. So what was the appeal to this audience of Australians?

An aspect of the Australian national psyche is what is known as the Cultural Cringe. There is a great deal of writing out in the ether about this element of Post-Colonial Theory, but essentially it boils down to a national obsession with what foreigners think of Australia and its people.

Also, every single person in that theatre was incredibly high.

I think Canada experiences that also. People get a little too excited whenever anything Canadian is referenced on an American TV show. I truly think we don't actually have a national identity, and we're all really self conscious about it but no one will admit it, and this is a way of trying to just grasp at any semblance of one.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on April 22, 2013, 10:06:51 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jetouellet on April 21, 2013, 10:30:02 PM
Quote from: DrCam on April 21, 2013, 03:46:24 PM
As an Australian, I might be able to shed some light on why Kevin Smith's jokes were killing in that Netflix thing, which I also watched the start of recently in a dark moment of da Vinci Code-style self punishment.

To an outsider, it might have seemed like Smith was making incredibly broad, uninsightful observations about Australia to Australians who are already aware of all these things, and indeed he was. So what was the appeal to this audience of Australians?

An aspect of the Australian national psyche is what is known as the Cultural Cringe. There is a great deal of writing out in the ether about this element of Post-Colonial Theory, but essentially it boils down to a national obsession with what foreigners think of Australia and its people.

Also, every single person in that theatre was incredibly high.

I think Canada experiences that also. People get a little too excited whenever anything Canadian is referenced on an American TV show. I truly think we don't actually have a national identity, and we're all really self conscious about it but no one will admit it, and this is a way of trying to just grasp at any semblance of one.



Don't beat yourself up too badly. Even in America, everyone in the 48 states other than California and New York gets excited when TV shows or movies reference their home states.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on April 23, 2013, 07:28:35 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on April 22, 2013, 10:06:51 AM
Quote from: Jetouellet on April 21, 2013, 10:30:02 PM
Quote from: DrCam on April 21, 2013, 03:46:24 PM
As an Australian, I might be able to shed some light on why Kevin Smith's jokes were killing in that Netflix thing, which I also watched the start of recently in a dark moment of da Vinci Code-style self punishment.

To an outsider, it might have seemed like Smith was making incredibly broad, uninsightful observations about Australia to Australians who are already aware of all these things, and indeed he was. So what was the appeal to this audience of Australians?

An aspect of the Australian national psyche is what is known as the Cultural Cringe. There is a great deal of writing out in the ether about this element of Post-Colonial Theory, but essentially it boils down to a national obsession with what foreigners think of Australia and its people.

Also, every single person in that theatre was incredibly high.

I think Canada experiences that also. People get a little too excited whenever anything Canadian is referenced on an American TV show. I truly think we don't actually have a national identity, and we're all really self conscious about it but no one will admit it, and this is a way of trying to just grasp at any semblance of one.



Don't beat yourself up too badly. Even in America, everyone in the 48 states other than California and New York gets excited when TV shows or movies reference their home states.

Now you're just projecting.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jetouellet on April 23, 2013, 08:04:53 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on April 23, 2013, 07:28:35 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on April 22, 2013, 10:06:51 AM
Quote from: Jetouellet on April 21, 2013, 10:30:02 PM
Quote from: DrCam on April 21, 2013, 03:46:24 PM
As an Australian, I might be able to shed some light on why Kevin Smith's jokes were killing in that Netflix thing, which I also watched the start of recently in a dark moment of da Vinci Code-style self punishment.

To an outsider, it might have seemed like Smith was making incredibly broad, uninsightful observations about Australia to Australians who are already aware of all these things, and indeed he was. So what was the appeal to this audience of Australians?

An aspect of the Australian national psyche is what is known as the Cultural Cringe. There is a great deal of writing out in the ether about this element of Post-Colonial Theory, but essentially it boils down to a national obsession with what foreigners think of Australia and its people.

Also, every single person in that theatre was incredibly high.

I think Canada experiences that also. People get a little too excited whenever anything Canadian is referenced on an American TV show. I truly think we don't actually have a national identity, and we're all really self conscious about it but no one will admit it, and this is a way of trying to just grasp at any semblance of one.



Don't beat yourself up too badly. Even in America, everyone in the 48 states other than California and New York gets excited when TV shows or movies reference their home states.

Now you're just projecting.

Yeah, and home states are understandable. A Canadian city could be mentioned, and people will still cheer even if they've never been to that city. There was a Smartest Man in the World episode where Greg mentions an upcoming tour date in Edmonton, and then he asks the people who cheered where they were from, and they were from Saskatoon, and he could not fathom why they would be cheering.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JuiceOne on April 24, 2013, 12:10:08 AM
			

			

				On House once, the name of my hometown was mentioned in a toss-off line about House not caring whether someone was from "x place or London, Ontario" (because creator David Shore is from London) and it was on the front page of the fucking paper the next day.

More to the topic, tonight's show was incredible. The Dave Willis call was tops, and I was in tears listening to Tom go off on Vin Diesel.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on April 24, 2013, 12:32:17 AM
			

			

				(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2e/Xanadu_Indoor_Ski.JPG/800px-Xanadu_Indoor_Ski.JPG)

Xanadu talk.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on April 24, 2013, 03:07:34 AM
			

			

				The Best Shows from the past two months have been especially great. They've always been great before then of course.

But it does seem that something clicked, and all of a sudden, the callers became mostly good callers who give Tom the space he needs. And yet there are still just enough not-so-good callers to also give Tom the space he needs to appropriately riff on them, without them becoming this plague of headaches.  I really really love the momentum that The Best Show has these days. I hope I'm not the only one who's noticed!

Tonight:
Best: the return of Spike / the "These aren't just your Sims that you call friends?" riff / the masterful Spike gomp.
Can't think of a worst!

  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Miles on April 24, 2013, 09:02:57 AM
			

			

				After a rough day yesterday, I was really looking forward to the BEST SHOW.
Often after (or during ) a long day of working with patients – Scharpling and Co. are oft the best mental decompression that I can find.
   Yesterday was so drawn out that I didn’t quite get to enjoy TBSOWFMU how I would normally like.
So this morning, I played the broadcast setting up here at work.
When Tom got on what best might be described as – the Boston Celtics rant, I was floored.  
F – U – N – N  - Y.
THAT was why I listened to the Best Show.
THAT is why I will always be a diehard FOT.
With so many other comics and podcast – you know where they are going. You see “the build”.
Scharpling is so all over the map. I think I broke my laffer. Genius.

On Paul Pierce – “ …you weird jawless wonder.”
The uniforms – “ worst uniform in the NBA  - looking like Shamrock Shakes”

Just what I needed this morning.
THEE BEST.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on April 24, 2013, 09:11:15 AM
			

			

				"It's hard being the Jello Man sometimes."

"[Selling jello shots] is the most profitable business there is."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on April 24, 2013, 10:08:01 AM
			

			

				I think the divide between reality and Newbridge has completely blurred. I know there have been weirdo callers in the past, but I don't think there has been a caller closer to a Newbridge resident than the Jelloman. And then Jackson 21 happens! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mahgeetah on April 24, 2013, 10:09:58 AM
			

			

				
Who are you, Little Lord Fauntleroy?

No. I'm from Queens.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on April 24, 2013, 03:37:46 PM
			

			

				I call dibs on President of the Fred from Honolulu Fan Club
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: effecT on April 24, 2013, 04:46:25 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on April 24, 2013, 03:37:46 PM
I call dibs on President of the Fred from Honolulu Fan Club

Too late! I think Tom already has that position.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 24, 2013, 08:39:12 PM
			

			

				This is some inspired Vin Diesel trash talk, here. "DO NOT give up on your dreams, everyone!...You might fail--but this guy didn't."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spalding on April 25, 2013, 11:48:52 AM
			

			

				Jelloman art:

http://www.phillymusicshowcase.com/war-on-drugs-new-years-eve-at-johnny-brendas/img_3835/ (http://www.phillymusicshowcase.com/war-on-drugs-new-years-eve-at-johnny-brendas/img_3835/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on April 25, 2013, 08:12:50 PM
			

			

				I found the nuclear torching of the Celtics and their fans hilarious and a little frightening!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on April 26, 2013, 08:22:06 AM
			

			

				Laughed out loud at the description of the original flea-market bootleggers.  The Englishtown Auction was my spot: I bought a Joy Division bootleg there for $10 (1981 dollars) in a plain white sleeve.  I could barely make out one single song.  Even now that I've had actual Joy Division albums for decades, it's hard to hear what's going on.  I probably should've just paid $20 for the copy of PiL's Metal Box they had.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on April 26, 2013, 09:45:17 AM
			

			

				I actually half-long for the days of bootlegs...it was so much more exciting to find things instead of everything being a click away
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: SJPete on April 26, 2013, 12:21:42 PM
			

			

				"Sorry, I dropped my wallet on a mouse wearing a cape."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MarkS on April 26, 2013, 03:21:38 PM
			

			

				This is from last week's episode, but I do the same thing Jason from Huntsville does with nearly empty chip bags and I live by myself. I only disappoint myself with that action.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Purple Aki on April 27, 2013, 10:04:36 PM
			

			

				Best: Jackson 21, and Fred from Honolulu. How can you not get in a good mood when that guy is on the line, you can virtually hear him grinning. Top man.

Worst: Don't know... Wasn't anything I noticed.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on April 27, 2013, 11:07:24 PM
			

			

				The best was Tom's Vin Diesel impression. Spot on.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amiright?? on April 28, 2013, 06:56:10 PM
			

			

				Vim Diesel wearing a t shirt to the pool. 

Who called Jelloman future subject of a hold steady song or a guy preparing to open his own strip club?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on April 29, 2013, 05:49:54 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: amiright?? on April 28, 2013, 06:56:10 PM

Who called Jelloman future subject of a hold steady song or a guy preparing to open his own strip club?

Fred from Honolulu. Add me to his fan club.

That Spike hangup was priceless. 

I ended up with the final half hour of the show left from when I first started listening on Thursday and didn't get chance to pick it back up until this morning (Monday). Boy did that pick up my mood and clear out those Monday blues. As someone said above, Jelloman really is like a Newbridge resident come to life.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on April 29, 2013, 03:18:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MarkS on April 26, 2013, 03:21:38 PM
This is from last week's episode, but I do the same thing Jason from Huntsville does with nearly empty chip bags and I live by myself. I only disappoint myself with that action.

I do that, too. You can spin it as not wanting to be selfish and eating the last of it. Somebody told me in Japan nobody will eat the last slice of pizza, but maybe he was making it up, I wasn't there.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on April 29, 2013, 06:48:09 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on April 29, 2013, 03:18:56 PM
Quote from: MarkS on April 26, 2013, 03:21:38 PM
This is from last week's episode, but I do the same thing Jason from Huntsville does with nearly empty chip bags and I live by myself. I only disappoint myself with that action.

I do that, too. You can spin it as not wanting to be selfish and eating the last of it. Somebody told me in Japan nobody will eat the last slice of pizza, but maybe he was making it up, I wasn't there.

That sounds correct re: Japanese. They also wear masks when in public so as not to spread their colds. How the hell did they get to be so nice?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on April 29, 2013, 07:52:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on April 29, 2013, 06:48:09 PM
How the hell did they get to be so nice?
They stopped being an imperialist nation.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on April 29, 2013, 07:56:55 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on April 29, 2013, 07:52:27 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on April 29, 2013, 06:48:09 PM
How the hell did they get to be so nice?
They stopped being an imperialist nation.

Two A-Bombs will do that to you.  Take you down a peg and then you learn to be gracious to a fault about pizza etiquette.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on April 29, 2013, 08:09:28 PM
			

			

				O, KAYYYYYYY....glad I asked!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on April 30, 2013, 05:28:53 AM
			

			

				"After you, Hiroshi!" "No, after you, Akira!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: colonel panic on April 30, 2013, 10:34:00 AM
			

			

				I'm still laughing at picturing Jelloman returning/buying stuff from Walmart and then mixing up a fresh batch in the parking lot by the tour van. 

On a darker note, traveling in that van w/ coolers of jelloshot has got to be at least an open container if not a full on felony. 

I hope he doesn't get into any trouble doing this work.

the man is legal: http://web.stagram.com/p/386896866812856859_8711505 (http://web.stagram.com/p/386896866812856859_8711505)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on April 30, 2013, 12:47:49 PM
			

			

				Best: Return of Spike, Jackson 21.

Interestingly, when they were talking about Xanadu, the actual name of that development is American Dream Meadowlands.  WTF is with all these manufactured development people and their constant talking about dreams?  American Dream, I'm a dreamer, to dream the impossible dream....
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on April 30, 2013, 04:16:05 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: roman on April 30, 2013, 12:47:49 PM
Interestingly, when they were talking about Xanadu, the actual name of that development is American Dream Meadowlands.  WTF is with all these manufactured development people and their constant talking about dreams?  American Dream, I'm a dreamer, to dream the impossible dream....

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ce/Dreamweapon_An_Evening_of_Contemporary_Sitar_Music.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on April 30, 2013, 09:22:12 PM
			

			

				I was surprised to hear Mitch Lee's voice coming out of my Best Show listening.  I saw his TV ads several times, seemingly played in every commercial break during at least one weekend up at my wife's parents' house.  I've also seen them come on, at home.  They always seemed odd, with the last thing being a rip, complete with sound effect, and saying not to call if you're not a nice person.  I really liked how Tom handled that point, all the same.  Still, two things I never thought would cross paths, but I enjoyed it, all the same.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on April 30, 2013, 11:29:00 PM
			

			

				Did anybody else think to look up Mitch Leigh on Wikipedia? I did. It's kind of striking how many shows he was involved with after Man of La Mancha that were Grade A flops. He did, however, compose the jingle "Nobody Doesn't Like Sara Lee." The Wikipedia entry, by the way, doesn't mention Jackson 21.

Artist's renderings here:http://www.jacksontwentyone.com/

Pretty snarky comments thread here: http://broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.php?thread=1055020 (http://broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.php?thread=1055020)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Honolulu Fred on May 01, 2013, 01:00:39 AM
			

			

				Thanks for all the kind words, you guys!  Lady GG suggests the title: "Searching for Jelloman".  Matt Fraction writes the screenplay, Tom directs, but AP gets dibs on Wobbly:


(http://www.joyofjello.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Jello-Man1.png)

[attachment deleted by admin]
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 01, 2013, 09:37:06 AM
			

			

				Anybody else get a troubling vibe when considering how Mitch's definition of "not nice people" might line up with demographics?



NB: I wrote this before I clicked on the snarky thread. I was guessing it was a common reaction.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: colonel panic on May 01, 2013, 04:15:50 PM
			

			

				Paydirt's unprompted american-style 'pizzaburger' almost made me lose the tea i was drinking. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on May 01, 2013, 09:00:38 PM
			

			

				Paydirt really took it up a notch last night. Has that fun-loving, charming "Edgar" called back recently?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on May 01, 2013, 09:14:57 PM
			

			

				"PIZZA!!!!!!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Defective on May 02, 2013, 11:45:55 AM
			

			

				Mario Lopez' Animal Bloopers
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on May 02, 2013, 02:19:31 PM
			

			

				The call at the end of the show about the burglar stealing the guys tools, and then locking himself in a port-a-potty and putting the tools down the toilet....Pretty good.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on May 02, 2013, 04:08:27 PM
			

			

				A night of mostly great calls and guests.

Best: the guy with 5 minutes left in the show ignorance of Tom Hanks' fondness for putting WWII-themed productions out there- "Really? Like what?" then "Ugh (laughter)" I almost doubled over in a laughing fit at their reaction.

Worst: none, but the closest came to mentioning of that stupid band from Richmond.

chikoo
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 02, 2013, 04:26:52 PM
			

			

				"I'm like Rumpelstilskin up in this piece"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ChronoMojo on May 03, 2013, 09:40:47 AM
			

			

				I can't figure out who the bad guys are or how they are winning. :-[
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: break on May 03, 2013, 02:57:19 PM
			

			

				This is a week late, but Lance Armstrong doing a stint drumming for Testament.  On a stationary bike.   
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on May 03, 2013, 03:25:55 PM
			

			

				Ah medda gin soak bah room quayn in Mowm pheeus
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on May 05, 2013, 08:16:58 PM
			

			

				Tom making all callers with foreign accents do an American accent needs to become a regular thing.

Also, I don't know if Rachel is still doing the video for this upcoming tour, but I'm seeing the Monkees in July and I'm already getting excited.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Purple Aki on May 06, 2013, 02:30:20 AM
			

			

				I can't get over Tom's "Tonight we'll dine on elf-meat", the whole Game of Thrones teasing was hilarious. And I love the show and the books.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 08, 2013, 02:01:17 PM
			

			

				It's funny because there's no elf-meat in the show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on May 09, 2013, 09:36:09 AM
			

			

				"Yeah, he's films, he's not doing TV stuff." - Mike on his bootlegger
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 09, 2013, 07:05:24 PM
			

			

				Mike, Mike...Switching to another sleeping place is actually counter-effective when it comes to bedbugs. They're not into the bedding, they're into you--they'll track you down by the carbon monoxide you exhale, and then you've just spread them from your mattress to your couch. Sounds like you've settled the problem, but through a lot of trial and error.

Also, don't bother with the dogs--those are an expensive scam. 

This website is an excellent source of reliable information: http://bedbugger.com (http://bedbugger.com)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 09, 2013, 07:07:30 PM
			

			

				There is a fair amount of misinformation being spread on this show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 09, 2013, 07:19:44 PM
			

			

				Ah, I see a professional calls in to clear up some of the confusion.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 09, 2013, 08:39:51 PM
			

			

				Loved Therese's high-school presentation on The Metamorphosis. Anybody can show The Cure's "Killing an Arab" video as a presentation on The Stranger. Showing it as a presentation on The Metamorphosis takes flair.

I think Mike is wrong that the second half of The Executioner's Song represents a fall-off. Mike, I re-read The Brothers Karamazov for the first time since college myself this winter. It holds up! You should do it!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on May 09, 2013, 11:34:05 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 09, 2013, 07:07:30 PM
There is a fair amount of misinformation being spread on this show.

Well, here is your chance to enlighten us, O wise one.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on May 09, 2013, 11:38:08 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 09, 2013, 08:39:51 PM
I think Mike is wrong that the second half of The Executioner's Song represents a fall-off. Mike, I re-read The Brothers Karamazov for the first time since college myself this winter. It holds up! You should do it!

Are you telling me the second half of The Executioner's Song is superior to the first half? If so, you're nuts!

Also, I never said I didn't like The Brothers Karamazov. I loved it when I read it in college. I just haven't re-read it since.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 10, 2013, 10:33:32 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: B_Buster on May 09, 2013, 11:34:05 PM
Well, here is your chance to enlighten us, O wise one.

The exterminator who called in cleared up the things that were setting off alarm bells in my head. I could add a couple of things. Encasing your mattress is a good idea provided you know what it will and won't accomplish. It will trap any bugs who are already in it until they die (NB: This can actually take more than a year!) and will keep any additional ones from getting into it. The primary benefit, though, is that you won't have to replace your mattress. It won't get other bugs so discouraged that they decide to leave your home; they'll just hang out in other places where they may be even harder to locate. For this reason, it's best not to encase your box spring, if you have one. If bugs get into your home, they're going to live someplace, and it's actually better to have them congregate in a relatively confined area (at first--eventually they'll reproduce to the point where they need to spread out.  You want to have dealt with them before this point), and the box spring is cheaper to replace than a mattress.

Also, if you think you have the problem licked but aren't sure, or want to know early if they return, there are some monitoring devices you can get that will alert you to their presence in your home. The most sophisticated ones cost hundreds of dollars, but there are also some low-tech ones that are very inexpensive.  See the Resources section of bedbugger.com.

This post has been brought to you by Pedantica, Inc.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 10, 2013, 10:41:09 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: B_Buster on May 09, 2013, 11:38:08 PM
Are you telling me the second half of The Executioner's Song is superior to the first half? If so, you're nuts!

No, I don't think it's better, but I do think it's an asset to the book as a whole. In the second half, the social overview becomes larger, with the Gilmore saga being placed in the broad context of modern media-saturated America.  By the way, another book about Gary Gilmore, Shot in the Heart by his brother Mikal Gilmore, is kick-ass from beginning to end.

Quote from: B_Buster on May 09, 2013, 11:38:08 PM
Also, I never said I didn't like The Brothers Karamazov. I loved it when I read it in college. I just haven't re-read it since.

No, I heard you say you liked it and that you were considering re-reading it. I was encouraging you to do so.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on May 10, 2013, 03:53:49 PM
			

			

				Paydirt crushed it on the show from last week. Every bit of that call was gold. Plus I love the idea of calling from a stair well and trying to avoid co-workers and the inevitable questions they would have. 

Also, Cosmic, the artist from Cornwall awake at 4am doing art stuff. Live that stoner Cornwall stereotype bro. I jest, I dig when Brits dial in.

Fred still rules! His Rumours crashcourse was great. (T: "You know this song, right" / F: "Nope")

The Fleetwood Mac talk was valid. Buckingham is the man.

Now to catch up on Mike and Therese....
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on May 10, 2013, 04:46:45 PM
			

			

				Listened to another great Depravity's Rainbow. Wish I had heard it live. I would have loved to have gotten Therez' and Mike's reaction to my story about getting crabs from a college co-worker in what was only my second...em...experience. 

Next time, Mike, next time.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 11, 2013, 06:32:50 PM
			

			

				I was unnerved by the weird call about the gym jacuzzi...that guy said three different ages: six, sixteen, and then sixty. the whole call was a little off and slightly creepy.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 11, 2013, 07:52:40 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: CSW on May 10, 2013, 03:53:49 PM
Paydirt crushed it on the show from last week. Every bit of that call was gold. Plus I love the idea of calling from a stair well and trying to avoid co-workers and the inevitable questions they would have. 

Also, Cosmic, the artist from Cornwall awake at 4am doing art stuff. Live that stoner Cornwall stereotype bro. I jest, I dig when Brits dial in.

Fred still rules! His Rumours crashcourse was great. (T: "You know this song, right" / F: "Nope")

The Fleetwood Mac talk was valid. Buckingham is the man.

Now to catch up on Mike and Therese....



I am an unabashed Paydirt from Ttasmania fan. I like the, erm, secondary (but still valuable!) callers who bring something to the show. Fred's on that line. Jon from Maplewood. The sort-of departed dynamic duo of Frank from Weehawken and Mike in Manhattan.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amiright?? on May 14, 2013, 05:45:22 PM
			

			

				PIZZA BURGERS
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dale from North Dakota on May 14, 2013, 11:23:36 PM
			

			

				I would totally fund "The Invisible Hipster"  :D
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on May 15, 2013, 01:07:04 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Dale from North Dakota on May 14, 2013, 11:23:36 PM
I would totally fund "The Invisible Hipster"  :D

Same here. I think a Kickstarter campaign needs to happen.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Australia Nick on May 15, 2013, 01:44:34 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on May 11, 2013, 07:52:40 PM
Quote from: CSW on May 10, 2013, 03:53:49 PM
Paydirt crushed it on the show from last week. Every bit of that call was gold. Plus I love the idea of calling from a stair well and trying to avoid co-workers and the inevitable questions they would have. 

Also, Cosmic, the artist from Cornwall awake at 4am doing art stuff. Live that stoner Cornwall stereotype bro. I jest, I dig when Brits dial in.

Fred still rules! His Rumours crashcourse was great. (T: "You know this song, right" / F: "Nope")

The Fleetwood Mac talk was valid. Buckingham is the man.

Now to catch up on Mike and Therese....



I am an unabashed Paydirt from Ttasmania fan. I like the, erm, secondary (but still valuable!) callers who bring something to the show. Fred's on that line. Jon from Maplewood. The sort-of departed dynamic duo of Frank from Weehawken and Mike in Manhattan.

Bumped into Paydirt in a pub in Melbourne when he recognised my WFMU T-shirt. Ridiculous coincidence really since both of us were just visiting. I'm a fan of his sincerity (and not just because he's from the same country).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on May 15, 2013, 09:11:47 AM
			

			

				A  funny and cranky  episode.  My favourite part was the idea of Mike trolling Robert Blake so he can go crazy. Worst part was when that jerk who will not be named got through. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JpHasson on May 15, 2013, 09:15:41 AM
			

			

				I haven't Heard the whole show yet but Jason from Alabamas call is probably going to be the nadir.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Miles on May 16, 2013, 10:27:19 AM
			

			

				Ever since the show, my wife and I have begun speaking in the (is it?) Claude Raines/Invisible man voice.
Don't quite know what the accent is...
But Tom's rough outlines of the "Invisible Hipster" had us floored...
" 'zee what happened to your kickball ?!?!?"

I'd see that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on May 16, 2013, 06:36:56 PM
			

			

				Loved the Claude Rains voice. Also ...

(http://tivohd157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/davebucket68/Squiggles.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 16, 2013, 08:32:04 PM
			

			

				I guess I might have my ass handed to me for this, but somehow I do not get the Jello Man charm.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on May 16, 2013, 11:32:49 PM
			

			

				...nem Bodysnatchers...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on May 17, 2013, 09:34:50 AM
			

			

				Invisible Hipster had me laughing hysterically at work.  I'm sure my coworkers were concerned.

Also, totally with Tom on the rock show.  My parents didn't take me to see REM play at Rutgers when I was in high school, even though I'd managed to finagle guest list passes.  I'm 46 years old and have literally never forgiven them.  My kids will not have the same problem.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 17, 2013, 01:24:05 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 16, 2013, 08:32:04 PM
I guess I might have my ass handed to me for this, but somehow I do not get the Jello Man charm.

Eh, I'm in the same boat. So at least I will take some of the hits for you, man.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: The Brighamist on May 17, 2013, 01:52:52 PM
			

			

				"If he showed up on the set of Willy Wonka as an Oompa-Loompa, they would send him back to tone it down a little bit."

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: trotnixon on May 17, 2013, 03:05:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 16, 2013, 08:32:04 PM
I guess I might have my ass handed to me for this, but somehow I do not get the Jello Man charm.
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 17, 2013, 01:24:05 PM
Eh, I'm in the same boat. So at least I will take some of the hits for you, man.

Jello Man is growing on me, but I can understand the general lack of excitement. Let's face it, his charm lies in the fact that he's KV's brother. But, if Jello can spin his special access into a regular character with a consistently interesting story to tell, then I would consider Jello a welcome addition.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on May 17, 2013, 03:41:33 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 17, 2013, 01:24:05 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 16, 2013, 08:32:04 PM
I guess I might have my ass handed to me for this, but somehow I do not get the Jello Man charm.
Eh, I'm in the same boat. So at least I will take some of the hits for you, man.

Make that three. What charm? "Two for tongue"? Blecch.

Also put me down for wanting to see an "Invisible Hipster" movie , but keeping Tom's Claude Rains voice for the title hipster.  I want to see Invisible Hipster Meets the Human Carpet as a possible sequel. "Get out of the carpet. Get out!" Also, Tom doing "The Gift" while running the movie in the background.

Worst: Mike letting Zilch through.

On hoops fans: Celtics fans used to cheer the hardest for 2pt avg white guy (of course) Brian Scalabrini. Worst fans in the NBA. The only time they were the #1 team here was when they had three white superstars on the team in the 80s.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on May 17, 2013, 05:54:13 PM
			

			

				I don't think Larry Da Perv ever creeped me out as much as Jelloman.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 17, 2013, 09:20:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on May 17, 2013, 03:41:33 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 17, 2013, 01:24:05 PM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 16, 2013, 08:32:04 PM
I guess I might have my ass handed to me for this, but somehow I do not get the Jello Man charm.
Eh, I'm in the same boat. So at least I will take some of the hits for you, man.

Make that three. What charm? "Two for tongue"? Blecch.

Also put me down for wanting to see an "Invisible Hipster" movie , but keeping Tom's Claude Rains voice for the title hipster.  I want to see Invisible Hipster Meets the Human Carpet as a possible sequel. "Get out of the carpet. Get out!" Also, Tom doing "The Gift" while running the movie in the background.

Worst: Mike letting Zilch through.

On hoops fans: Celtics fans used to cheer the hardest for 2pt avg white guy (of course) Brian Scalabrini. Worst fans in the NBA. The only time they were the #1 team here was when they had three white superstars on the team in the 80s.




Perhaps he doesn't appeal as much to the, *ahem*, mature male FOT as to the youngsters these days consarn it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on May 17, 2013, 09:33:10 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on May 17, 2013, 09:20:23 PM

Perhaps he doesn't appeal as much to the, *ahem*, mature male FOT as to the youngsters these days consarn it.
Yup.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on May 18, 2013, 02:40:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JpHasson on May 15, 2013, 09:15:41 AM
I haven't Heard the whole show yet but Jason from Alabamas call is probably going to be the nadir.

Are you sure you used the word you meant to use.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RickInSaltLake on May 18, 2013, 03:53:56 PM
			

			

				I'm really into "The Invisible Hipster"...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on May 19, 2013, 01:56:15 AM
			

			

				Hoping demons actually get summoned when this thread reaches page 666. FOT-friendly demons, obviously.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on May 19, 2013, 08:26:54 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: mackro on May 19, 2013, 01:56:15 AM
Hoping demons actually get summoned when this thread reaches page 666. FOT-friendly demons, obviously.
Nothing yet.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RickInSaltLake on May 19, 2013, 10:25:02 AM
			

			

				Wait a minute... What was that? Did you hear that? Man, I'm so scared...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on May 19, 2013, 03:53:14 PM
			

			

				Yeah, I heard it. Sounded just like this:  Beer Can Opening Sound Effect (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3fPEK5geK0#ws)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on May 19, 2013, 11:34:20 PM
			

			

				"Come, fight death with me."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on May 20, 2013, 03:18:18 PM
			

			

				Can you smell it?  This page...has this smell, a sulfur smell. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on May 21, 2013, 01:52:37 AM
			

			

				Jimmy Page-Lucifer Rising-The Light Bearer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akGYV5jf75k#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on May 22, 2013, 10:11:46 AM
			

			

				(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2011/05/25/us/CICADA-LN/CICADA-LN-blog480-v2.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on May 22, 2013, 12:49:09 PM
			

			

				I'm still trying to wrap my head around that call from Milo.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 22, 2013, 05:10:21 PM
			

			

				I actually run into Milo's brother sometimes (he's pretty cool and super-smart), I have yet to meet Milo in person, though.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on May 22, 2013, 07:15:44 PM
			

			

				"Not everything has to be homework"

Ouch. A while ago I realized that most of my music collection is more interesting than entertaining. So yeah, that's me right there.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on May 22, 2013, 08:02:18 PM
			

			

				God Bullies have more than a few good songs- far superior to second tier noise rockers like Cows and Tar.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: The Brighamist on May 22, 2013, 08:19:47 PM
			

			

				"I'd rather you get a Snow Patrol tattoo on your forehead than listen to Coldplay."

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 22, 2013, 08:29:50 PM
			

			

				Also, I took umbrage at the Supertramp diatribe. They were great! To me they were like a Lite version of Pink Floyd crossed with the Bee Gees, and I mean that as a compliment. Ready to be mocked...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 22, 2013, 08:30:55 PM
			

			

				Sorry for the "also"...just posted something on the marc maron thread that i'm gonna get beat about and thought i was still there
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on May 22, 2013, 09:37:42 PM
			

			

				cicadas = demons. We have a resolution.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on May 22, 2013, 09:41:13 PM
			

			

				Last night's show was really great. 
The best was the cicada "Frankie Teardrop", but there were tons. The Milo call was perfect.

The worst was the guy trying to goad Tom into trashing the Doors just after Manzarek passing.

Bonus best was hearing Dave from Knoxville call. Great show all around!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on May 22, 2013, 10:25:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on May 22, 2013, 08:29:50 PM
Also, I took umbrage at the Supertramp diatribe. They were great! To me they were like a Lite version of Pink Floyd crossed with the Bee Gees, and I mean that as a compliment. Ready to be mocked...

I bloody well right got your back on this one, Iago.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on May 22, 2013, 10:54:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on May 22, 2013, 10:25:07 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on May 22, 2013, 08:29:50 PM
Also, I took umbrage at the Supertramp diatribe. They were great! To me they were like a Lite version of Pink Floyd crossed with the Bee Gees, and I mean that as a compliment. Ready to be mocked...

I bloody well right got your back on this one, Iago.

Me too.

I've always liked Supertramp. And the Grateful Dead. And The Band. And Steely Dan.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on May 23, 2013, 01:31:13 AM
			

			

				You all realize that when I don't like something, I'm only speaking for myself, right? And your opinions are just as valid to you as mine are to me, right? 

Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on May 23, 2013, 07:50:14 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 16, 2013, 08:32:04 PM
I guess I might have my ass handed to me for this, but somehow I do not get the Jello Man charm.

I think it's pretty funny when he gets into the nitty-gritty of his business decisions.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on May 23, 2013, 08:48:54 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on May 22, 2013, 08:29:50 PM
Also, I took umbrage at the Supertramp diatribe. They were great! To me they were like a Lite version of Pink Floyd crossed with the Bee Gees, and I mean that as a compliment. Ready to be mocked...
On a recent Sound Opinions, the main guy from Tame Impala mentioned Supertramp as an inspiration. I don't hear it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 23, 2013, 10:30:32 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on May 22, 2013, 08:29:50 PM
Also, I took umbrage at the Supertramp diatribe. They were great! To me they were like a Lite version of Pink Floyd crossed with the Bee Gees, and I mean that as a compliment. Ready to be mocked...

Plus, isn't one of the show contributors the longtime drummer for Super... oops, never mind.

I never mixed up those two bands, but there was a time when I had no idea what the difference was between R.E.M. and REO Speedwagon.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on May 23, 2013, 11:35:45 AM
			

			

				Loved the "Mike L."/Guitar Center portion.  I kind of picture Mike L. being Jandek - he's got some high-end gear in the pics I've seen. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on May 23, 2013, 11:37:46 AM
			

			

				Also, I bought Supertramp records at age 11.  I'm not going to say it all holds up, but Crime of The Century has some of the bleakest lyrics I've ever heard.  Ian Curtis could've written some of them.  It was my first indication that lyrics didn't have to be vague platutides about love or whatever.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 23, 2013, 02:15:22 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on May 23, 2013, 01:31:13 AM
You all realize that when I don't like something, I'm only speaking for myself, right? And your opinions are just as valid to you as mine are to me, right? 

Tom.

Sorry, Tom...I don't really take umbrage--just goofin'
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on May 23, 2013, 05:20:02 PM
			

			

				I tried pitching Supertramp revisionism to my ladyfriend a few years ago but she knew better. She was right: I couldn't even make it through side A of Breakfast in America. 

Tom's take on Radiohead is brilliant. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 23, 2013, 06:56:08 PM
			

			

				Here's where you can hear and download the EP of Mike L's band Poor Man's Dunaway: http://poormansdunaway.com/ (http://poormansdunaway.com/)

Here's some video of Mike L. playing a fontastic song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPYW6z5ixIo&feature=plcp (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPYW6z5ixIo&feature=plcp)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on May 23, 2013, 08:04:01 PM
			

			

				For those listening to the podcast...

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hSbuI6BFk5o/UZwyHDKQsyI/AAAAAAAADcA/qEfDB9lmdkM/s482/HotToMakeChuckWoolery.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 23, 2013, 08:14:11 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: not that clay on May 23, 2013, 05:20:02 PM
I tried pitching Supertramp revisionism to my ladyfriend a few years ago but she knew better. She was right: I couldn't even make it through side A of Breakfast in America. 

Tom's take on Radiohead is brilliant.

Too bad you didn't try Crime of the Century first...that's the one non-Supertramp people can sometimes get into.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 23, 2013, 08:15:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: BadGuyZero on May 23, 2013, 08:04:01 PM
For those listening to the podcast...

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hSbuI6BFk5o/UZwyHDKQsyI/AAAAAAAADcA/qEfDB9lmdkM/s482/HotToMakeChuckWoolery.jpg)

This should be mounted on the wall of every schoolroom in America.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on May 23, 2013, 08:54:13 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 23, 2013, 08:15:54 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on May 23, 2013, 08:04:01 PM
For those listening to the podcast...

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hSbuI6BFk5o/UZwyHDKQsyI/AAAAAAAADcA/qEfDB9lmdkM/s482/HotToMakeChuckWoolery.jpg)

This should be mounted on the wall of every schoolroom in America.

Right hook, Chuck.

I'd love to hear more of Tom's Imus.  He's the kind of radio snake that gives Mike Baaahnicle and Joementum Lieberman a platform and thinks that gives him Beltway cred.  And he wears a cowboy hat- what a give away!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 23, 2013, 10:19:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 23, 2013, 06:56:08 PM
Here's where you can hear and download the EP of Mike L's band Poor Man's Dunaway: http://poormansdunaway.com/ (http://poormansdunaway.com/)

Here's some video of Mike L. playing a fontastic song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPYW6z5ixIo&feature=plcp (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPYW6z5ixIo&feature=plcp)

Yes, the Guitar Center's twitter person was very helpful!

https://twitter.com/EmilyN_GC/statuses/337669747187515392 (https://twitter.com/EmilyN_GC/statuses/337669747187515392)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 23, 2013, 11:28:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on May 23, 2013, 10:19:54 PM
Yes, the Guitar Center's twitter person was very helpful!

https://twitter.com/EmilyN_GC/statuses/337669747187515392 (https://twitter.com/EmilyN_GC/statuses/337669747187515392)

Yes, she was.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Miles on May 24, 2013, 09:24:03 AM
			

			

				2 types of Grandmothers:
Thin 
or
Huge

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 24, 2013, 10:22:27 AM
			

			

				Whoa, the Milo call was surreal. That kid is turning into Pudge.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Amplituden on May 24, 2013, 03:07:10 PM
			

			

				The whole Yerba Matte Aluminum Straw great drinks . com thing had me LOL'ing in the grocery store.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 24, 2013, 03:16:25 PM
			

			

				I know! "Circle of Drink." http://circleofdrink.com/. (http://circleofdrink.com/.) 13 years old! "What have you been doing with yourself, Milo?" "Oh--been drinking a lot of Yerba Mate." Who talks like that? Milo, I guess.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: smitty6000 on May 24, 2013, 03:24:43 PM
			

			

				(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Cicada_Molting.jpg)   (http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/auto/r/786x0/e/0/e07cc_ORIG-Creepshow_roaches_in_mouth.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 24, 2013, 03:44:16 PM
			

			

				Another highlight:

"Listen, Milo, just dump the Coldplay, alright? Promise me?"
"How does it affect you?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 24, 2013, 04:10:34 PM
			

			

				They really have gotten slack with the upkeep on Lenin's tomb.

Quote from: smitty6000 on May 24, 2013, 03:24:43 PM
  (http://images.t-nation.com/forum_images/auto/r/786x0/e/0/e07cc_ORIG-Creepshow_roaches_in_mouth.jpg)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on May 24, 2013, 05:14:10 PM
			

			

				You know, you could probably record a cover of "Frankie Teardrop" just using cicada noises as the backing track.  That would add another dimension to the challenge.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on May 24, 2013, 05:36:19 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 23, 2013, 06:56:08 PM
Here's where you can hear and download the EP of Mike L's band Poor Man's Dunaway: http://poormansdunaway.com/ (http://poormansdunaway.com/)

Here's some video of Mike L. playing a fontastic song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPYW6z5ixIo&feature=plcp (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPYW6z5ixIo&feature=plcp)

Wait, the guy in the Guitar Center ad is a REAL PERSON? That ad was already super depressing when I thought it was a fake guy talking.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: chet bakes on May 24, 2013, 07:05:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 24, 2013, 03:44:16 PM
Another highlight:

"Listen, Milo, just dump the Coldplay, alright? Promise me?"
"How does it affect you?"
 
milo's pause and halfhearted response after Tom said, "You like me right?"
It was especially great as Tom was asking like it was a forgone conclusion
before saying  'so you should trust me when i say...' had me laughing out loud in public.Ive been listening for a few years and this whole show might have beentmorttenjoyabl
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 24, 2013, 09:55:36 PM
			

			

				Bwahahaahh, the Guitar Center bit is great.  My GF's son had a summer job at the Guitar Center in Brooklyn. Guess what the worst part of the job was? Well, actually, it was the guys who would come in to play the guitars forever who were high, not just oblivious--with these guys, there would inevitably come a point where he was reduced to "Hey, uh, have you checked out our exit? It's awesome." Anyway, I'm gonna send him a clip of this portion of the show to get his response.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 25, 2013, 12:41:41 AM
			

			

				The cicadas haven't emerged here in my part of NC. 

There's a wooded area on the highway near my office where, during the last cicada swarm, if you drove by with the car windows down you couldn't hear the radio.


I'm listening to last week's show. I am a Tyler Hansbrough (Psycho-T!) fan based on his play at my alma mater, but Indiana's peculiar rooting loyalty (and, going back, matching draft and roster strategy) also gives me pause.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on May 25, 2013, 04:40:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Miles on May 24, 2013, 09:24:03 AM
2 types of Grandmothers:
Thin 
or
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The Grande Mothers at The Rote Fabric (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwGHPkcm5y4#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on May 26, 2013, 03:15:13 PM
			

			

				I love - LOVE - when Tom convinces someone that he's in his 60s. The dude this week was taken in despite his clearly having seen pictures of Tom which makes it even better "Well you look good" or whatever he said cracked me up.

In regards to the cicadas attacking a baseball game, it made me think of this, which is close enough to that thought I guess:

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gEOmohn9b_4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on May 28, 2013, 08:24:57 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JohnKay on May 28, 2013, 04:12:46 AM
 made me sad to hear as a big Radiohead/Best Show fan :(
Life is complex. Enjoy it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on May 28, 2013, 02:26:52 PM
			

			

				"Rock purists". That's a good one. I'll put my knowledge of non-rock against yours any day, Mr. Arty. 

I'm not against what Radiohead are doing. I just don't think they're doing it well. 

Tom.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on May 28, 2013, 05:50:42 PM
			

			

				I love it when Tom rants against something I love. .. be it a band, a Troma movie, angel dust. Some of my favorite moments of the show!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on May 28, 2013, 06:19:26 PM
			

			

				I wouldn't call myself a huge Radiohead fan, but I like them well enough. That said, I don't believe that they're necessarily deserving of the rapturous praise that they've received over the years. I think my main issue with Radiohead is that the music they make, to me, comes across as cold, mechanical and altogether joyless. They've made some very good, very innovative records, but they seem to be devoid of soul. 

Does this make me a rock purist?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on May 28, 2013, 08:54:55 PM
			

			

				I'm still outraged at Tom's lukewarm regard for God Bullies. Their discography heeds closer examination- hits aplenty. 

Mike Hard has still got it. Defaming god and country in a barn full of mutants is an ideal live scenario:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40K4OZOoIfg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40K4OZOoIfg)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on May 29, 2013, 12:41:20 AM
			

			

				Good lord, the Pigpen / Grateful Dead segment tonight made me laugh harder than I have at anything in quite a while.  By the time Tom was fading between the Rascals and Dead versions of Good Lovin, I was pretty much buckled over.  I had it going on my earbuds and my wife and dog were looking at me like I was a crazy person.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on May 29, 2013, 09:28:09 AM
			

			

				Yeah, the Pigpen bit was a work of genius. Kudos to Tom and Mike for that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Ribot4President on May 29, 2013, 10:50:32 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: nec13 on May 29, 2013, 09:28:09 AM
Yeah, the Pigpen bit was a work of genius. Kudos to Tom and Mike for that.

I LOVE the Dead but they had me laughing hard.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 29, 2013, 11:30:30 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: nec13 on May 28, 2013, 06:19:26 PM
I think my main issue with Radiohead is that the music they make, to me, comes across as cold, mechanical and altogether joyless. They've made some very good, very innovative records, but they seem to be devoid of soul. 



Colder, Mr. Yorke, I say colder!


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on May 29, 2013, 12:04:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Ribot4President on May 29, 2013, 10:50:32 AM
Quote from: nec13 on May 29, 2013, 09:28:09 AM
Yeah, the Pigpen bit was a work of genius. Kudos to Tom and Mike for that.

I LOVE the Dead but they had me laughing hard.

I also like the Dead, but if you can't laugh at that, what can you laugh at?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on May 29, 2013, 12:58:01 PM
			

			

				The Grateful Dead section was the highlight of the year thus far I think.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 29, 2013, 11:51:11 PM
			

			

				I have a sense that the nights that Tom's patience for callers is thin are rough for him and the callers, but those nights are some of my favorites. Any night were he's already screaming that frustrated scream of resignation by like the second call is gonna be a good one.

There may be something wrong with me in this regard.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on May 30, 2013, 08:23:21 AM
			

			

				If only there was a way to hang up on forum commenters.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 30, 2013, 01:44:36 PM
			

			

				It seems like the caliber of callers has really plummeted recently, but I'm a relative newbie. The only caller that regularly seems to rise to the occasion is the guy from Honolulu. Between him and Obama, Hawaii must be the place where ice water runs in the veins...I don't know how you can be so laid back calling in like that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 30, 2013, 01:51:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on May 30, 2013, 01:44:36 PM
It seems like the caliber of callers has really plummeted recently, but I'm a relative newbie. The only caller that regularly seems to rise to the occasion is the guy from Honolulu. Between him and Obama, Hawaii must be the place where ice water runs in the veins...I don't know how you can be so laid back calling in like that.

And I don't mean long time callers although I have DEFINITE opinions about them, really just the first time callers are either super spooky or just losing personalities
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Topher on May 30, 2013, 08:30:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on May 30, 2013, 01:51:24 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on May 30, 2013, 01:44:36 PM
It seems like the caliber of callers has really plummeted recently, but I'm a relative newbie. The only caller that regularly seems to rise to the occasion is the guy from Honolulu. Between him and Obama, Hawaii must be the place where ice water runs in the veins...I don't know how you can be so laid back calling in like that.

And I don't mean long time callers although I have DEFINITE opinions about them, really just the first time callers are either super spooky or just losing personalities
As a long time listener, I've found (and Tom has commented) that the summer callers are the worst. Tom has posited that it's because school is out. Tom being annoyed by callers (with some terrible exceptions, like those based in Richmond) is as great a part of the show as are the great callers, the regular callers, the Newbridge callers, the music, and the chi-ku. I wouldn't get rid of any of them. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 30, 2013, 10:47:48 PM
			

			

				Bad callers can make great radio moments. I laughed, and also felt a certain pathos, during the "Frankie Teardrop Challenge--with all the challenge removed!" call.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Honolulu Fred on May 31, 2013, 03:49:10 AM
			

			

				@Topher Bu-bu-bu-but I live in a perpetual summer? :-\ 

@Iago Obama's a homie, raised down the street from where I've lived most of my life in Honolulu.  My mom used to take care of his grandma's prescriptions and still services his half-sister, Maya, and her family.  I will fucking fight anybody on the street who talks that birther shit to me. *cough height/weight/reach permitting cough*

@Alabamy Rocket: Absolutely, feisty Tom is legit.  Keeps us all on on our toes :)

I don't know anything about a lot of the stuff Tom references because my entire family is basically 1st and 2nd generation immigrants, but it really speaks to Tom's universal appeal when I try explain it to some of my friends with the help of Google and they start busting out laughing when something like Pig Pen shows up on image search.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 31, 2013, 10:46:39 AM
			

			

				We should also point out when we totally agree with a position he advocates on the show. For me it's: Carl Newman writes the best songs currently being written.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on May 31, 2013, 11:18:36 AM
			

			

				I wear my Hawaiian (or is it Hawai'ian?) "Keep the Country Country" green t-shirt that my roomie got me in honor of Fred from Honolulu.  "Dawg loves his fajitas"  Dawg: the kind of guy who will skip out paying the check but will return to the same restaurant over and over. 

"Not on beach day"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Honolulu Fred on May 31, 2013, 05:30:05 PM
			

			

				@KC Dude, if you only knew how quickly Bostonians go native when they get here.   A former hardcore promoter from Dorchester is now prosecutor of Kaua'i.  We bonded over our mutual hatred of Dawg and our love of the Cro-mags.  The 'okina ( ' ) is unnecessary in the romanized form.  Also, I don't give a shit.  Wear that vaguely xenophobic shirt proudly, my good man!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 31, 2013, 08:43:03 PM
			

			

				(After Tom does lengthy riff on Pigpen "walking the dog")

Mike: "In fairness to Pigpen, I believe he said 'I walk in the door.'"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on May 31, 2013, 09:55:09 PM
			

			

				Michigan scum punk Smelly Mustafa moved to Hawaii got into realty. Pretty sure he ain't no sell out though.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RickInSaltLake on June 01, 2013, 10:44:58 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: roman on May 29, 2013, 12:58:01 PM
The Grateful Dead section was the highlight of the year thus far I think.

I haven't listened to the show yet, buthe highlight? It's better than "The Invisible Hipster" (which I think could be an occasional running bit on the show. Maybe Wurster should do something with it)?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RickInSaltLake on June 01, 2013, 07:11:30 PM
			

			

				I haven't heard the whole show yet, but I think Fred should call up with Dog the Bounty Hunter stories more often...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 01, 2013, 07:50:18 PM
			

			

				I think "Fred's Dog the Bounty Hunter Stories" should be a continuing show within the show! Innovative! Multi-platfawm! SYN-AH-GEE!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on June 02, 2013, 09:49:57 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: RickInSaltLake on June 01, 2013, 10:44:58 AM
Quote from: roman on May 29, 2013, 12:58:01 PM
The Grateful Dead section was the highlight of the year thus far I think.

I haven't listened to the show yet, buthe highlight? It's better than "The Invisible Hipster" (which I think could be an occasional running bit on the show. Maybe Wurster should do something with it)?

I like when funny things like "The Invisible Hipster" just happen organically and aren't run into the ground as running bits.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on June 02, 2013, 05:43:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on June 02, 2013, 09:49:57 AM
Quote from: RickInSaltLake on June 01, 2013, 10:44:58 AM
Quote from: roman on May 29, 2013, 12:58:01 PM
The Grateful Dead section was the highlight of the year thus far I think.

I haven't listened to the show yet, buthe highlight? It's better than "The Invisible Hipster" (which I think could be an occasional running bit on the show. Maybe Wurster should do something with it)?

I like when funny things like "The Invisible Hipster" just happen organically and aren't run into the ground as running bits.

To me, that's one of the best parts about the show, the way that things are created live (live painting). It's a quality that's been very consistently there, and it still keeps evolving and being interesting.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Honolulu Fred on June 03, 2013, 06:39:37 AM
			

			

				I need to reiterate that those weren't isolated incidents and there are MULTIPLE Dog stories out there that I'm inifinitely curious to see get drawn out from other Hawai'i people.  "Not on Beach day", has happened to me but there are versions that are way funnier that happens when he's got the whole family out there, but I can't confim it firsthand.   There's an ex-pat I won't out who might be lurking this forum, who I'm PLEADING to call and shed light on ANOTHER fajita incident.

I saw a disturbing thing on twitter, where Jason from Huntsville just got his monkey story jacked by some hack.  That's why I love the calls.  You're quickly outed for being a liar or a snooze, and Tom knows how to sort through the details to get at the gold. 

Oh yeah, and FUCK Duane and Beth Chapman . 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 03, 2013, 12:59:50 PM
			

			

				I thought Mike's summary of approximately 900 years' worth of Pigpen raps was pretty funny: "Basically, he's telling the guys to quit playing pocket pool and get with the ladies."

But, looking online to see if I could find more Pigpen raps transcribed, I found out those were basically Pigpen's words, not Mike's:

Quote
“I wanna ask everybody now – all you fellas standin’ around, whatcha doin’ with your hands right now? You have them in your pockets? Does anybody have their hands in their pockets? Alright, everybody raise your hands so I can see there ain’t nobody got their hands in their pockets! If I find somebody who do, you in trouble, because I know you’re playing pocket pool. I tell you what now, you keep your hands out of your pockets, fellas, and I’ll tell you what you do with ‘em. You might find some little lady standin’ next to ya – all you got to reach over and say, ‘what’s your name?’ That’s all you got to do. If you want a little company this evening, don’t stand around going like this… Ask some young lady, does she want to do it for you! Hey, does anybody around right down here got a little young lady on their mind that’s right around ‘em? Anybody standing down here got a young girl they’d like to take home this evening? C’mon, raise your hand, must be somebody. All right – how would you like to go home with that chick? [audience cheers] Right, all you got to do is walk over and say, ‘hello, lady!’ Go on, go on! Just walk over, say ‘what’s your name?’ You pick out anyone you want. Tell her Pigpen said it was OK. Go get one – c’mon, you got to catch one. You got one? Alright, what’s your name? Chris and Marsha have just made it! [cheers] Now see, everybody ought to do that, man. All you fellas just walk over to some girl that you would like to get in bed with and say, ‘hello.’ And tell her Pigpen said it was OK. And if her mother wants to complain, tell her to write to her congressman! Ain’t none of my business; I’m just makin’ suggestions. [to band] I suggest you play your guitar.” And the band jams triumphantly… 

http://deadessays.blogspot.com/2011/04/pigpen-solo.html (http://deadessays.blogspot.com/2011/04/pigpen-solo.html)

Tell her Pigpen said it was OK!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 03, 2013, 01:03:56 PM
			

			

				Bonus quote from Jerry:
Quote
 He never really performed at the top of his ability. He could have been really great – if he pushed himself, he could have been in the category of someone like Van Morrison, cause he really had it.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on June 03, 2013, 01:17:25 PM
			

			

				Thoughts:

1) Aside from The Bends and most of OK Computer, Radiohead is a snooze. I threw my copy of Kid A out of my car window on I-287 near Somerville after listening to it for the first time. If you see it on the shoulder, please don't return it. However, my wife is a huge fan and dragged me to see them live a few years ago. Seeing them live doing their music now was really good. It didn't blow me away but it was better as a live performance. Thom Yorke, though, can eat it because he did a super ironic version of "Creep" which was really annoying. Own it, dude -- that was the song that put you on the map. I know it's nowhere near as complex as the music you make with your 19 laptops on stage now but respect your earlier work. 

2) That Pigpen stuff was amazing. As good as the Gathering of the Juggalos talk. What a creep! 

3) It's increasingly hard for me to listen to the show live. And, when I do, it's also hard to call in due to Mrs. Ulator's sleep habits, early working hours and my loud voice. I also have no defense for my Top 15 Spurs comments that Tom and the basketball intelligensia have rightfully mocked me for, aside to say that they won 20 plus games in a row (including playoff games) before OKC took that series. But I was wrong. I do love Pop and have for a while. His surly answers never cease to crack me up. What coach wants to answer dumb questions from Craig Sager? Also, I don't think I have ever seen him been rude to Doris Burke. That might be old-school gentlemanly but it's probably more that Doris knows a ton about basketball and earned his respect. Either way, mock Craig Sager and David Aldridge all you want. 

4) And the Spurs as a team are far from boring. They were in the early days of their run but now they play some of the best offense in the league. They have a ton of crisp ball movement. I will never, ever get sick of Manu making his crazy left-handed drives, watching Tony Parker shoot a floater or see Timmy bank something in from the high post. But their other players -- especially Kawhi Leonard -- have also really found their niche and are great to watch, too.

I also have pretty solid word that Matt Bonner listens (or has listened) to the Best Show. He infrequently does these really weird fake basketball coaching videos that are really funny. FOT friends of mine did the theme song and have hung out with him. He's a really funny guy (and not athlete funny) who also has good music taste.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on June 04, 2013, 11:18:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JohnKay on June 01, 2013, 03:10:35 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on May 31, 2013, 08:43:03 PM
(After Tom does lengthy riff on Pigpen "walking the dog")

Mike: "In fairness to Pigpen, I believe he said 'I walk in the door.'"

That killed me! I could hear Mikes sly grin through my headphones.

I think Pigpen also said "Prowl along" and not "proud and long" but either way the tomcat lyric reaction made me laugh out loud.

I like the idea that Pig Pen was added to the group to give them some "street cred."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 04, 2013, 11:28:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on June 04, 2013, 11:18:45 PM
I like the idea that Pig Pen was added to the group to give them some "street cred."

Well, I always assumed he was kinda the biker dude of the group, their conduit to the Hell's Angels, etc.  But according to the biographical essay I linked above, he was actually a rather shy, retiring bohemian type who became a musician via his love of Lightnin' Hopkins-type acoustic blues and generally preferred to stay at home reading. Whatever. He sure knew how to advise the guys!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on June 05, 2013, 10:17:46 AM
			

			

				Puppets in the Wind. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on June 06, 2013, 10:32:06 AM
			

			

				This Morton Downey Jr. movie sounds awesome. 

I was in 5th and 6th grade when he came out on Channel 9. I used to watch it with my grandfather (the same one written about in my brother's hit book, A Bad Idea I'm About to Do available at bookstores and e-readers) and, even then, I thought it was insane. I remember talking about the show with my friends in art class in sixth grade. My art teacher looked at me in sort of shock and asked me if I was talking about that show and shook his head. 

Channel 9 was THE BEST in retrospect. They had Morton and 9 Broadcast Plaza, which eventually morphed into the completely sublime Richard Bey Show. Channel 9 also had the iconic Lloyd Lindsay Young, Mario Cantone's completely nuts kid's show Steampipe Alley, and was the original home of the Howard Stern Show. There's a video online that Matthew Callan (Scratchbomb) unearthed where Mario Cantone convinced Morton Downey to "eat" insects or something like that.

I miss the days of local TV. It's now a big sea of chain restaurant homogeny. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on June 06, 2013, 11:36:59 AM
			

			

				If I thought Tom would still care to hear about what it's like to live in Las Vegas next week, I'd plan on calling in.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on June 06, 2013, 02:08:44 PM
			

			

				Looking forward to seeing the Morton Downey Jr. doc.  

I want to echo Greggulator's fondness for WOR Ch. 9.  As a Bostonian, when we first got cable in the early 80s, having NY area channels were so exotic (on top of having The Movie Channel and HBO).  I got to see Crazy Eddie ads, Carmel Cakes ads, Mets and Yankee games, and of course MD Jr before he was syndicated on our WSBK TV-38. But the biggest mystery at the time was the Joe Franklin Show.  I loved it, sorta, but more for its anachronistic and cultish feel.  

But anyway, I remember once when Downey Jr. was promoting his syndicated show on 38 during a Red Sox game in the broadcast booth, he went after Oakland A's backup catcher Ron Hassey with such vitriol play-by-play guy Sean McDonough laughed/asked him the question "why" but all he got back was "he's the biggest human trash playing this game right now!"  I dug it!  At the time the A's were the biggest human trash around as far as this former Red Sox fan was concerned.  

ZIP IT!!!

ps: and, the original Howard Stern show was on WOR before he was on E!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: trotnixon on June 06, 2013, 06:38:09 PM
			

			

				I was so hoping that the 2-hour Van Morrison variety TV special, featuring a visibly angry Van the Man, mentioned by Reginald Monroe was real.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 06, 2013, 10:00:44 PM
			

			

				Jello Man continues his unbroken string of saying nothing that's funny, or interesting, or that gives Tom anything to work with. Worst caller of all time? I haven't been listening from the beginning, so I can't be sure, but: Hoo Boy.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on June 06, 2013, 11:13:29 PM
			

			

				Mario Cantone and Morton Downey are wonderful relics of my, er, later childhood and adolescence where we had WOR as a Superstation for about 5 years. Go Mets!

I did a skit for a class where I played Morton Downey. No one, not the teachers, not the other kids, not the people in my group doing the skit, had any idea what I was talking about. I wore a blazer and deck shoes and yelled at people. Good times!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 06, 2013, 11:40:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on June 06, 2013, 11:13:29 PM
I did a skit for a class where I played Morton Downey. No one, not the teachers, not the other kids, not the people in my group doing the skit, had any idea what I was talking about. I wore a blazer and deck shoes and yelled at people. Good times!

I'd like to imagine this occasioned a very strained and befuddled parent-teacher conference. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 07, 2013, 09:55:39 AM
			

			

				I remember the time Schooly D appeared on Morton Downey Jr and Mort said 'I didn't understand any of that, it was like a Dukakis speech'.  Schooly did hold his own though.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on June 07, 2013, 05:44:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on June 06, 2013, 10:32:06 AM
This Morton Downey Jr. movie sounds awesome. 

I was in 5th and 6th grade when he came out on Channel 9. I used to watch it with my grandfather (the same one written about in my brother's hit book, A Bad Idea I'm About to Do available at bookstores and e-readers) and, even then, I thought it was insane. I remember talking about the show with my friends in art class in sixth grade. My art teacher looked at me in sort of shock and asked me if I was talking about that show and shook his head. 

Channel 9 was THE BEST in retrospect. They had Morton and 9 Broadcast Plaza, which eventually morphed into the completely sublime Richard Bey Show. Channel 9 also had the iconic Lloyd Lindsay Young, Mario Cantone's completely nuts kid's show Steampipe Alley, and was the original home of the Howard Stern Show. There's a video online that Matthew Callan (Scratchbomb) unearthed where Mario Cantone convinced Morton Downey to "eat" insects or something like that.

I miss the days of local TV. It's now a big sea of chain restaurant homogeny.

I loved Channel 9. Downey, Stern, Steampipe Alley, Rolland Smith, Brenda Blackmon, Lloyd Lindsay Young, Russ Salzberg, Ralph Kiner, Tim McCarver, they were all staples of my youth. About the only bad thing I can say about WWOR is that I have them to blame for my Mets fandom and all the accompanying woe and misfortune that's followed. 

And like Greggulator, I too miss the days of local independent stations. I think their demise was one of the worst things to happen to tv. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 07, 2013, 06:21:40 PM
			

			

				Was "Chiller Theater" on WOR or PIX? Loved that creepy hand intro ("chiiiillllllerrrr")
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on June 07, 2013, 07:34:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Diablo Sandwich on June 06, 2013, 11:40:07 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on June 06, 2013, 11:13:29 PM
I did a skit for a class where I played Morton Downey. No one, not the teachers, not the other kids, not the people in my group doing the skit, had any idea what I was talking about. I wore a blazer and deck shoes and yelled at people. Good times!

I'd like to imagine this occasioned a very strained and befuddled parent-teacher conference.


No, unfortunately. Probably because it was for the G&T (or had it changed to AG by that point?) class. They just sort of looked at me and said, "There goes buffcoat* again."

I'm on the whole so, so glad that mass taping and phone-photoing was not a part of my childhood and young adulthood, but there are some things I would like to have been preserved.










* I used a different name back then.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on June 07, 2013, 11:01:56 PM
			

			

				"Hi, Bob."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on June 08, 2013, 01:59:20 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on June 06, 2013, 10:32:06 AM
This Morton Downey Jr. movie sounds awesome. 

I was in 5th and 6th grade when he came out on Channel 9. I used to watch it with my grandfather (the same one written about in my brother's hit book, A Bad Idea I'm About to Do available at bookstores and e-readers) and, even then, I thought it was insane. I remember talking about the show with my friends in art class in sixth grade. My art teacher looked at me in sort of shock and asked me if I was talking about that show and shook his head. 

Channel 9 was THE BEST in retrospect. They had Morton and 9 Broadcast Plaza, which eventually morphed into the completely sublime Richard Bey Show. Channel 9 also had the iconic Lloyd Lindsay Young, Mario Cantone's completely nuts kid's show Steampipe Alley, and was the original home of the Howard Stern Show. There's a video online that Matthew Callan (Scratchbomb) unearthed where Mario Cantone convinced Morton Downey to "eat" insects or something like that.

I miss the days of local TV. It's now a big sea of chain restaurant homogeny. 

Trivia: I appeared on the Richard Bey show in (I think) the summer of 1992.  I was a contestant in an insane game show whose rules I never understood, and I lost immediately.  If I recall correctly, it was basically The Price is Right, but if you won you got a date with one of the models they hired to stand next to the products, which sounded like a horrible night to me.  That didn't stop a couple of meatheads in the green room from bragging about what they were going to do with the models, though.

My dad has it on VHS and my younger brothers keep threatening to post it on YouTube.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on June 08, 2013, 05:26:35 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: trotnixon on June 06, 2013, 06:38:09 PM
I was so hoping that the 2-hour Van Morrison variety TV special, featuring a visibly angry Van the Man, mentioned by Reginald Monroe was real.

If that's the first you've heard of it, I suggest you urgently review all the previous Mathew Tompkins (Shout TV Executive) calls
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on June 08, 2013, 05:32:07 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 06, 2013, 10:00:44 PM
Jello Man continues his unbroken string of saying nothing that's funny, or interesting, or that gives Tom anything to work with. Worst caller of all time? I haven't been listening from the beginning, so I can't be sure, but: Hoo Boy.

Are you trolling? You've heard actual bad calls, right? You've heard Zach from Richmond make the worst calls ever? You've heard the guy this week call Tom "Bob"?

Jelloman might not be to your taste but he definitely gives Tom Stuff to work with. 

Plus he is a unique character living a unique lifestyle and personally I really like his calls and I find his stories interesting. Where else are you gonna hear stuff like that?


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 08, 2013, 08:06:41 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: CSW on June 08, 2013, 05:32:07 AM
Are you trolling? You've heard actual bad calls, right? You've heard Zach from Richmond make the worst calls ever?

You're right, I realized as soon as I posted that with the Shit Hamine guy on the books, "worst caller" can never be right. "Most overindulged"? Maybe, but of course that's just from my perspective.  Can you cite me an interesting moment?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on June 08, 2013, 02:27:35 PM
			

			

				Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie is available on Amazon Instant Video (http://www.amazon.com/Evocateur-The-Morton-Downey-Movie/dp/B00D8WI6BW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370715908&sr=8-1&keywords=evocateur). $6.99 for a 48-hour rental. Cheaper than a movie ticket!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on June 08, 2013, 03:25:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: CSW on June 08, 2013, 05:32:07 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 06, 2013, 10:00:44 PM
Jello Man continues his unbroken string of saying nothing that's funny, or interesting, or that gives Tom anything to work with. Worst caller of all time? I haven't been listening from the beginning, so I can't be sure, but: Hoo Boy.

Are you trolling? You've heard actual bad calls, right? You've heard Zach from Richmond make the worst calls ever? You've heard the guy this week call Tom "Bob"?

Jelloman might not be to your taste but he definitely gives Tom Stuff to work with. 

Plus he is a unique character living a unique lifestyle and personally I really like his calls and I find his stories interesting. Where else are you gonna hear stuff like that?

+1
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on June 08, 2013, 10:10:24 PM
			

			

				I've been pretty lukewarm on Jelloman, mostly because he's white hot with Tom and the FOT right now and I'd rather everyone let him simmer for a few years than flame out this summer, but he's finally converting me with his essential admission of tax evasion and how he introduced the notion of peanut butter and Jell-O shot sandwiches to my life.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on June 09, 2013, 04:16:49 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 08, 2013, 08:06:41 AM
Quote from: CSW on June 08, 2013, 05:32:07 AM
Are you trolling? You've heard actual bad calls, right? You've heard Zach from Richmond make the worst calls ever?

You're right, I realized as soon as I posted that with the Shit Hamine guy on the books, "worst caller" can never be right. "Most overindulged"? Maybe, but of course that's just from my perspective.  Can you cite me an interesting moment?

Perhaps interesting was too subjective. I think it is but I can see why others wouldn't. Let me revise that to fascinating.

I've found all his calls fascinating. His whole travelling around in an RV, living life on his own terms fascinates me. Sure beats the hell out of sitting in an office all day like I do. 

Each call just seems to add layers. It statred out with Jello shots, then progressed to T-Shirts, Gumball machines, PB&Jello shot sandwhiches, raiding campsites for dumped equipment etc.

There's a vague sense of outlaw-ness to it but at the same time it's entirely harmless. I dig that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 10, 2013, 10:15:52 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: nowah on June 08, 2013, 10:10:24 PM
I've been pretty lukewarm on Jelloman, mostly because he's white hot with Tom and the FOT right now and I'd rather everyone let him simmer for a few years than flame out this summer, but he's finally converting me with his essential admission of tax evasion and how he introduced the notion of peanut butter and Jell-O shot sandwiches to my life.

That's kind of my take on it too. His calls are interesting in a sociological study, Gathering of the Juggalos kind of way, and the pb&js sandwiches are a pretty funny combination of creativity and entrepreneurship, but the level of hype around him now is starting to remind me of that summer where I was at the grocery store and I suddenly realized Shrek's face was on every third product in the store.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on June 10, 2013, 01:00:18 PM
			

			

				Ah, Richard Bey.

Meeeeeem-orieeeeeeessss......
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 10, 2013, 01:37:03 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nowah on June 08, 2013, 10:10:24 PM
I've been pretty lukewarm on Jelloman, mostly because he's white hot with Tom and the FOT right now and I'd rather everyone let him simmer for a few years than flame out this summer ...

This is starting to sound like a Walter-White style procedural recipe for the making of illicit product in the Jello Van.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 10, 2013, 04:32:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Diablo Sandwich on June 10, 2013, 01:37:03 PM
Quote from: nowah on June 08, 2013, 10:10:24 PM
I've been pretty lukewarm on Jelloman, mostly because he's white hot with Tom and the FOT right now and I'd rather everyone let him simmer for a few years than flame out this summer ...

This is starting to sound like a Walter-White style procedural recipe for the making of illicit product in the Jello Van.
Now, I know you truly are a Space Champion, Dave B.

Top notch. Right, Tom?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on June 10, 2013, 05:18:36 PM
			

			

				Everybody split! The jig is up!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 10, 2013, 05:52:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on June 10, 2013, 05:18:36 PM
Everybody split! The jig is up!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: methanolcereal on June 10, 2013, 08:29:52 PM
			

			

				Man, I might be going to some festival this month in Delaware (long story on why I "might") but I will drop everything if Jelloman is there. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 10, 2013, 11:40:34 PM
			

			

				I'll keep it zipped if this douche really is a fan favorite, but so far I haven't seen anything to distinguish him from some dude who follows the Dead around and sells artisanal hackey-sacks to the crowd. A slacker with a hustle.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 10, 2013, 11:46:06 PM
			

			

				Except of course that hackey-sacks actually do call on some physical exercise on the user's part, whereas peddling alcohol. sugar, and water at a big markup seems like the kind of thing Tom would usually scorn.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Josh on June 11, 2013, 09:29:01 AM
			

			

				^^ stick to the humorless politics thread. ^^
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on June 11, 2013, 05:31:51 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Diablo Sandwich on June 10, 2013, 01:37:03 PM
Quote from: nowah on June 08, 2013, 10:10:24 PM
I've been pretty lukewarm on Jelloman, mostly because he's white hot with Tom and the FOT right now and I'd rather everyone let him simmer for a few years than flame out this summer ...

This is starting to sound like a Walter-White style procedural recipe for the making of illicit product in the Jello Van.

I'm pretty good at the message board.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 11, 2013, 05:51:33 PM
			

			

				Yep.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amiright?? on June 11, 2013, 06:01:24 PM
			

			

				Re: Jelloman - worth it for FfH's call about him growing up to be a guy who manages a strip club. Also, listening to Tom process the "2-for-tongue" deal.

And the scavenging, sounding like it's from another planet.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on June 12, 2013, 09:55:30 AM
			

			

				Happy Birthday in Klingon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkqeXB-75Pw#) 


I enjoyed the Kubrick talk and the Star Trek talk. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on June 12, 2013, 09:58:34 AM
			

			

				(http://www.ushistory.org/oddities/images/kelpius.jpg)

This is the cave. It's located in Wissahickon Park. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 12, 2013, 02:07:12 PM
			

			

				Basically the scariest place in the world to take the challenge--you're a braver man than I, Gunga Din
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on June 12, 2013, 05:01:21 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on June 12, 2013, 09:58:34 AM
(http://www.ushistory.org/oddities/images/kelpius.jpg)

This is the cave. It's located in Wissahickon Park.

Why is there a cave in a park?!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on June 12, 2013, 05:31:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: not that clay on June 12, 2013, 05:01:21 PM
Quote from: Greggulator on June 12, 2013, 09:58:34 AM
(http://www.ushistory.org/oddities/images/kelpius.jpg)

This is the cave. It's located in Wissahickon Park.

Why is there a cave in a park?!

Looks like an adit.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on June 12, 2013, 10:22:36 PM
			

			

				PBR: "I never even noticed that one! I've got two ears." 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on June 13, 2013, 12:52:04 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on June 12, 2013, 09:58:34 AM
(http://www.ushistory.org/oddities/images/kelpius.jpg)

This is the cave. It's located in Wissahickon Park.

Is that where Jesus was buried?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on June 13, 2013, 06:00:17 AM
			

			

				Jesus de la Rosa. How do you know him?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on June 13, 2013, 08:46:51 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 13, 2013, 06:00:17 AM
Jesus de la Rosa. How do you know him?

Jesus de la Rosa? I think I just picked him up for my fantasy baseball team. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 13, 2013, 07:53:01 PM
			

			

				Very nice to hear Tom speaking so warmly about Richard Pryor.  Funniest performer ever, in my book.  Well, him and Tom Waits.

Hey, I'm not the guy to do it, but shouldn't somebody take Tom's acapella rendering of "Frankie Teardrop" from a few eps back and set it to an atmospheric cicada backing track? You might even get it played on Kurt Gottschalk's show: http://spearmintmusic.blogspot.com/2013/05/send-me-your-insect-duets-wfmu-17-year.html (http://spearmintmusic.blogspot.com/2013/05/send-me-your-insect-duets-wfmu-17-year.html)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 13, 2013, 08:09:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 13, 2013, 07:53:01 PM
Very nice to hear Tom speaking so warmly about Richard Pryor.  Funniest performer ever, in my book.  Well, him and Tom Waits.

Hey, I'm not the guy to do it, but shouldn't somebody take Tom's acapella rendering of "Frankie Teardrop" from a few eps back and set it to an atmospheric cicada backing track? You might even get it played on Kurt Gottschalk's show: http://spearmintmusic.blogspot.com/2013/05/send-me-your-insect-duets-wfmu-17-year.html (http://spearmintmusic.blogspot.com/2013/05/send-me-your-insect-duets-wfmu-17-year.html)
Date and time. I'll go for it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on June 14, 2013, 09:56:34 AM
			

			

				Some background about the cave:

The cave still stands (if a cave stands?) because it's a historic site of sorts. It was the headquarters of the Kelpius Community, who were a group of German mystics who lived in the area in the 1600s and were sort of a doomsday cult. 

I don't know how big the cave appears from that photo but it's not all that big. It goes maybe eight feet back from there. However, it's REALLY dark in there, even in daylight. There's some Satanic spraypaint in there, along with usually discarded empties. I've seen one or two degenerates smoking weed in there a few times, too. I've never been in the woods near the cave that late and was pretty worried about what I might find. I thought there might be a teenage beer bash which I wouldn't be scared of. But every so often police helicopters will fly over my neighborhood and have a spotlight over the park because I assume some criminal is hiding out.

It's in Wissahickon Park. Wissahickon Park extends through all of northwest Philly (East Falls, Roxborough, Manayunk, Andorra, Chestnut Hill, Mr. Airy and Germantown) which is a gigantic expanse of land. It's bigger than Central Park by a significant margin. The Wissahickon Creek goes through the middle of it with all sorts of hiking trails that wind their way through the park. It's AWESOME. I've seen cranes and red-tailed hawks and deer within a few feet of me. My friend saw a bald eagle once. People fish in the creek. There's also a swimming hole, an Indian burial ground and a recreated old mill town. 

I live right by one of the trail openings which winds past this cave. Access to the park is one of the primary reasons why I live in this section of the city. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Defective on June 14, 2013, 05:40:47 PM
			

			

				"You got any pizzas near you?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on June 15, 2013, 12:12:28 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on June 14, 2013, 09:56:34 AM
Some background about the cave:

The cave still stands (if a cave stands?) because it's a historic site of sorts. It was the headquarters of the Kelpius Community, who were a group of German mystics who lived in the area in the 1600s and were sort of a doomsday cult. 

I'm not buying that story. America wasn't started until 1776. So how could there be Germans here in the 1600s?

Yeah. That's what I thought!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on June 15, 2013, 08:45:01 AM
			

			

				Best: Tom and John Hodgman talking about anything always brings great pleasure. They have a great rapport

Worst: Kaley from Brooklyn. Terrible call. If Tom is your friend, then make that call anytime in the rest of the week and not on air when we are all listening.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 15, 2013, 11:03:07 PM
			

			

				The Advanced Frankie Teardrop Challenge involves listening to Frankie Teardrop on top of the Indian Burial Ground.

Quote from: Greggulator on June 14, 2013, 09:56:34 AM
Some background about the cave:

The cave still stands (if a cave stands?) because it's a historic site of sorts. It was the headquarters of the Kelpius Community, who were a group of German mystics who lived in the area in the 1600s and were sort of a doomsday cult. 

I don't know how big the cave appears from that photo but it's not all that big. It goes maybe eight feet back from there. However, it's REALLY dark in there, even in daylight. There's some Satanic spraypaint in there, along with usually discarded empties. I've seen one or two degenerates smoking weed in there a few times, too. I've never been in the woods near the cave that late and was pretty worried about what I might find. I thought there might be a teenage beer bash which I wouldn't be scared of. But every so often police helicopters will fly over my neighborhood and have a spotlight over the park because I assume some criminal is hiding out.

It's in Wissahickon Park. Wissahickon Park extends through all of northwest Philly (East Falls, Roxborough, Manayunk, Andorra, Chestnut Hill, Mr. Airy and Germantown) which is a gigantic expanse of land. It's bigger than Central Park by a significant margin. The Wissahickon Creek goes through the middle of it with all sorts of hiking trails that wind their way through the park. It's AWESOME. I've seen cranes and red-tailed hawks and deer within a few feet of me. My friend saw a bald eagle once. People fish in the creek. There's also a swimming hole, an Indian burial ground and a recreated old mill town. 

I live right by one of the trail openings which winds past this cave. Access to the park is one of the primary reasons why I live in this section of the city.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 16, 2013, 02:00:41 PM
			

			

				Tom said if he had his way things would be like a ? song--bankers running for their lives, etc....but I didn't catch the name. Cox something? Anyone catch what that was?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 16, 2013, 03:24:51 PM
			

			

				Pretty sure it was Cock Sparrer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cock_Sparrer. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cock_Sparrer.)  And yeah, they're new to me too.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JBillington on June 16, 2013, 04:03:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 16, 2013, 03:24:51 PM
Pretty sure it was Cock Sparrer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cock_Sparrer. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cock_Sparrer.)  And yeah, they're new to me too.

Both Tom and Terre T make the entirely rational and reasonable decision to pronounce sparrer as it is appears, as if it refers to sparring. However, it is a phonetic rendition of how a Londoner would pronounce 'Cock Sparrow', a term of endearment, as in 'A'right, me old cock sparrer!'. 'Sparrer' in this case rhymes with the 'para' in 'parachute'. 

Incidentally, they are on as part of a big punk festival in my hometown in a couple of months... http://www.rebellionfestivals.com/2012/11/cock-sparrer-confirmed/ (http://www.rebellionfestivals.com/2012/11/cock-sparrer-confirmed/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 17, 2013, 07:01:30 PM
			

			

				Thanks cavorting and jbillington...I appreciate it!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigoteetoe on June 18, 2013, 02:30:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on June 12, 2013, 09:58:34 AM
(http://www.ushistory.org/oddities/images/kelpius.jpg)

This is the cave. It's located in Wissahickon Park.

"Are you a Goonie?!??"

also: scary city
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on June 19, 2013, 03:23:40 AM
			

			

				"Are you a Goonie," yes.  And good lord, that's one terrifying-looking cave.

Also: Star Trek characters being really into Fran Liebowitz.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 19, 2013, 11:49:29 AM
			

			

				(http://24.media.tumblr.com/43e7cbf866b316485e5db53dcac9a7c5/tumblr_mogu3v5MPI1qbqkuoo2_250.gif)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Laura from Spokane on June 20, 2013, 10:50:12 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: BadGuyZero on June 15, 2013, 12:12:28 AM
Quote from: Greggulator on June 14, 2013, 09:56:34 AM
Some background about the cave:

The cave still stands (if a cave stands?) because it's a historic site of sorts. It was the headquarters of the Kelpius Community, who were a group of German mystics who lived in the area in the 1600s and were sort of a doomsday cult. 

I'm not buying that story. America wasn't started until 1776. So how could there be Germans here in the 1600s?

Yeah. That's what I thought!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_Kelpius (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_Kelpius) People lived in America BEFORE 1776. That's just the year it became an official nation. Columbus came here in 1492, People came to America from other countries, including Germany, That's why we aren't all Native American. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on June 20, 2013, 12:41:26 PM
			

			

				^
I think BadGuyZero might, just might, be tongue-in-cheekin' it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Josh on June 20, 2013, 01:23:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Laura from Spokane on June 20, 2013, 10:50:12 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_Kelpius (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_Kelpius) People lived in America BEFORE 1776. That's just the year it became an official nation. Columbus came here in 1492, People came to America from other countries, including Germany, That's why we aren't all Native American.

Although it is very unclear, I believe you mean "the United States of America" (which is an official nation) and not "America (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americas)" (which is a landmass comprising two [of the seven official] continents, as well as many islands, on Earth [a planet]). That said, it's a well-known fact that Germans did not come to America until the 20th century; the first was a pair of enterprising brothers currently living in New Jersey named Rutager and Werner.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 20, 2013, 04:19:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Laura from Spokane on June 20, 2013, 10:50:12 AM
 People lived in America BEFORE 1776. 
What do we call them?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on June 20, 2013, 04:54:10 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on June 20, 2013, 04:19:18 PM
Quote from: Laura from Spokane on June 20, 2013, 10:50:12 AM
 People lived in America BEFORE 1776. 
What do we call them?

Pre-76ers.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 20, 2013, 10:23:33 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on June 20, 2013, 04:54:10 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 20, 2013, 04:19:18 PM
Quote from: Laura from Spokane on June 20, 2013, 10:50:12 AM
 People lived in America BEFORE 1776. 
What do we call them?

Pre-76ers.
I get it; some of them lived in teepees and others in caves. 

Were they all on the same team? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 21, 2013, 08:38:31 AM
			

			

				Uncle Mike's gift for his niece's next birthday is obvious: http://www.discogs.com/Mummies-Death-By-Unga-Bunga/release/1355621 (http://www.discogs.com/Mummies-Death-By-Unga-Bunga/release/1355621)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 21, 2013, 02:50:59 PM
			

			

				Certainly one of the best moments in Mikeness came when, an hour after announcing that there would be "no ch'koo" tonight because he was sticking to sports drinks, Mike realized the electrolytes were messing with his head and went off to locate an emergency Coors Light to straighten himself out.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on June 21, 2013, 03:53:03 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 21, 2013, 02:50:59 PM
Mike realized the electrolytes were messing with his head and went off to locate an emergency Coors Light to straighten himself out.

Mike must've called Ask President Carter. (starting at 2:15)
http://www.hulu.com/watch/4131 (http://www.hulu.com/watch/4131) 

Mike, do you have any Allman Brothers?  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on June 22, 2013, 02:10:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on June 20, 2013, 04:54:10 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 20, 2013, 04:19:18 PM
Quote from: Laura from Spokane on June 20, 2013, 10:50:12 AM
 People lived in America BEFORE 1776. 
What do we call them?

Pre-76ers.

a.k.a. Nationals. That's what the team was called before they moved from Syracuse to Philadelphia.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 22, 2013, 02:33:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: BadGuyZero on June 22, 2013, 02:10:24 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on June 20, 2013, 04:54:10 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 20, 2013, 04:19:18 PM
Quote from: Laura from Spokane on June 20, 2013, 10:50:12 AM
 People lived in America BEFORE 1776. 
What do we call them?

Pre-76ers.

a.k.a. Nationals. That's what the team was called before they moved from Syracuse to Philadelphia.

We're all Flyers now, then?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on June 26, 2013, 10:23:18 AM
			

			

				A very fun show last night. Just one of those shows that came together really well. The Darren call was just fantastic. The Pigpen Frankie Teardrop mash up was legitimately terrifying because Tom is getting closer and closer to the first scream of the song and just the tease of that happening is so unnerving. Those screams might be the worst sounds I have ever heard. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on June 26, 2013, 01:02:18 PM
			

			

				The Frankie Teardrop/Pigpen Rap mash was inspired, Tom's giddyness afterward put a big smile on my face.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on June 26, 2013, 06:59:34 PM
			

			

				Tom's spontaneous Matt Pinfield impersonation (with quality call assist from Jon from Maplewood) was unnervingly good.
			

			

				Title: Tom's Dan-bashing, there must be ONE song he can like, right?

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 27, 2013, 04:52:40 PM
			

			

				I know he's just trolling and "like what you like" etc...but c'mon Dan fans, can we propose one song he might not hate? What's not to like about "FM" or "Peg", for instance? As for "Hey Nineteen" he should try Jimmy Page's version, "Hey Thirteen"!
Oh yeah, I basically like everything he plays at the top of each show--the man has exquisite taste, no doubt--but those songs by the Sweet make me want to rip my ears out....are they all the same song with different words?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on June 27, 2013, 05:09:59 PM
			

			

				You don't like the Sweet but you love Steely Dan. 

CASE CLOSED.

Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 27, 2013, 05:15:55 PM
			

			

				Hey man, I haved loved Led Zeppelin all my life, the Stones too, I hate the Dead, we probably (tho horrifying to you) share much of the same taste! But thanks for the response, just getting a reply out of you makes my day!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 27, 2013, 05:17:09 PM
			

			

				By the way, if anyone else that frequents the board likes Steely Dan, come help me out! Don't leave me hangin'!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 27, 2013, 05:18:10 PM
			

			

				"FM" and "Peg" are fine, but too much like the soft-jazzy thing that a lot of people identify Steely Dan with entirely and have already refused. Personally, I've never seen how anyone could not like "My Old School."
			

			

				Title: Re: Tom's Dan-bashing, there must be ONE song he can like, right?

				Post by: mostlymeat on June 27, 2013, 05:19:41 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on June 27, 2013, 04:52:40 PM
I know he's just trolling and "like what you like" etc...but c'mon Dan fans, can we propose one song he might not hate? What's not to like about "FM" or "Peg", for instance? As for "Hey Nineteen" he should try Jimmy Page's version, "Hey Thirteen"!
Oh yeah, I basically like everything he plays at the top of each show--the man has exquisite taste, no doubt--but those songs by the Sweet make me want to rip my ears out....are they all the same song with different words?

I think "Dirty Work" is the best ice-breaker for reluctant Dan fans. But it's easy to see why some people hate the Dan...it's all that jazziness. YUCK. 

It is hard to believe that ANYONE doesn't like The Sweet though. If you are a fan of rock and roll and don't like the Sweet then how can you be a fan of rock and roll? Behind the Beatles/Stones/Who/Zep they have one of the deepest catalogs of non-stop blazing rock and roll hits! Also if you don't like the sound of twenty-thousand harmonies all singing at once then I wonder if you are even human. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 27, 2013, 05:20:16 PM
			

			

				Good one, cavorting. I am both severly smarting from the smackdown yet exhilarated!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 27, 2013, 05:21:32 PM
			

			

				I'm just going by the ones he plays...obviously I'll try out the rest but love it or hate it, the three songs he plays are literally the same song with different words.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 27, 2013, 05:29:42 PM
			

			

				"My Old School" is the one I would think should be irresistible, but IMO their greatest song is "Dr. Wu." They're notorious for being cold and unemotional, but when Fagen affects sincerity, as on "Wu" or the chorus of "Haitian Divorce," the nastiest song they ever wrote, the effect can be extraordinarily moving.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 27, 2013, 05:36:19 PM
			

			

				Thanks, cavorting. Something tells me you won't get bonked like I did but I appreciate the defense (of SD). I would love to know a band that Tom loves that has no cool credentials whatsoever...everyone has them, there must be some totally indefensible band he loves.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on June 27, 2013, 05:44:25 PM
			

			

				Looking forward to the Pigpen/Pangaea mashup.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on June 28, 2013, 11:20:22 AM
			

			

				I will never tire of the Four Day Creep!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on June 28, 2013, 11:51:27 AM
			

			

				re: "sincere"/"funny" heckling as the worst of the worst

I agreed so wholeheartedly with that dude. Every time I've seen the Mountain Goats play some doofuses feel the need to repeatedly thank him and comment on his hair or the funny stories he's telling. The worst instance of it I've ever endured was when I went to see Indie Rock Legend Jeff Mangum and the dude who kept yelling "come on, Bloomington! We can do better than that!" after between song clapping died down went ahead and shouted "Jeff, you my [n-word]!"

I think it's especially prominent for folks like Darnielle and Indie Rock Legend Jeff Mangum who have a mythos about them that they're "shy" and "introspective" and somehow that means they really need our help to perform on stage. People need to stop that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on June 28, 2013, 01:37:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on June 28, 2013, 11:20:22 AM
I will never tire of the Four Day Creep!

The Pigpen thing is one of my favorite things to ever happen on the show.  I'm still waiting for Pigpen to be used to hang up on callers the way "Bad Company" was

And I do like Steely Dan.  I've seen them live way too many times.  I know Mike said "The Royal Scam" wasn't his favorite album by them, but I think it's probably one of their more accessible albums....Cause it's probably about as rock musicy as they got.  It's a very guitar driven album.  I can absolutely see why they turn a lot of people off though.  They're definitely not for everyone.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on June 28, 2013, 05:17:43 PM
			

			

				I haven't listened to this week yet, but Morrissey has to lead the league in sincere heckling (and hugging)! My one and only Morrissey show (and maybe his only show ever in Raleigh?), at The Ritz is chronicled (not by me) below:

http://www.morrissey-solo.com/wiki/Raleigh,_North_Carolina_1997-11-16_(Morrissey_concert) (http://www.morrissey-solo.com/wiki/Raleigh,_North_Carolina_1997-11-16_(Morrissey_concert)) - setlist

http://www.morrissey-solo.com/tour/1997/raleigh.html (http://www.morrissey-solo.com/tour/1997/raleigh.html) - discussion

People kept throwing flowers at him. I don't care what you're throwing at people, you're still throwing stuff at a guy trying to sing. He said to one, "You're pissing me off, you know. You probably don't care. You haven't even heard me, have you?"

He had to cut the encore short because the people who loved him so much more than the rest of us couldn't resist jumping onstage and hugging him.


Encore: One guy who jumped on stage to hug Morrissey criticizes ANOTHER guy who jumped on stage to hug Morrissey. Complaint? The second guy *just took it too far, man.*

http://www.morrissey-solo.com/tour/1997/raleigh-s2.html (http://www.morrissey-solo.com/tour/1997/raleigh-s2.html)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on June 30, 2013, 09:13:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nowah on June 28, 2013, 11:51:27 AM
re: "sincere"/"funny" heckling as the worst of the worst

I agreed so wholeheartedly with that dude. Every time I've seen the Mountain Goats play some doofuses feel the need to repeatedly thank him and comment on his hair or the funny stories he's telling. The worst instance of it I've ever endured was when I went to see Indie Rock Legend Jeff Mangum and the dude who kept yelling "come on, Bloomington! We can do better than that!" after between song clapping died down went ahead and shouted "Jeff, you my [n-word]!"

I think it's especially prominent for folks like Darnielle and Indie Rock Legend Jeff Mangum who have a mythos about them that they're "shy" and "introspective" and somehow that means they really need our help to perform on stage. People need to stop that.

Last time I saw Yo La Tengo I had two chuckleheads behind me that wouldn't shut up; talked pretty much the entire show about what gear and playing style/techniques they were witnessing. The worst.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on June 30, 2013, 11:26:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on June 27, 2013, 05:17:09 PM
By the way, if anyone else that frequents the board likes Steely Dan, come help me out! Don't leave me hangin'!

I'm in, Iago. Lots of favorites in there; Boddhisatva, Rikki, Fez, Dr Wu. These, and many more, are great great great. I only wish people who are put off by them could get some enjoyment from them, but I understand how it works.....I never liked Mission of Burma, even though I keep trying.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on July 01, 2013, 12:33:54 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 30, 2013, 11:26:35 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on June 27, 2013, 05:17:09 PM
By the way, if anyone else that frequents the board likes Steely Dan, come help me out! Don't leave me hangin'!

I'm in, Iago. Lots of favorites in there; Boddhisatva, Rikki, Fez, Dr Wu. These, and many more, are great great great. I only wish people who are put off by them could get some enjoyment from them, but I understand how it works.....I never liked Mission of Burma, even though I keep trying.

Pavement is my own reverse White Whale.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 01, 2013, 07:37:07 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 30, 2013, 11:26:35 PM
Boddhisatva, Rikki, Fez, Dr Wu. These, and many more, are great great great. 
Good choices, Dave. 


How are you feeling?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on July 01, 2013, 12:19:15 PM
			

			

				Another Dan fan here. I have to go with Pretzel Logic as my favorite album, but ironically has my least favorite Steely Dan song--East St. Louis Toodle-Oo. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 01, 2013, 01:41:30 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on July 01, 2013, 12:33:54 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 30, 2013, 11:26:35 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on June 27, 2013, 05:17:09 PM
By the way, if anyone else that frequents the board likes Steely Dan, come help me out! Don't leave me hangin'!

I'm in, Iago. Lots of favorites in there; Boddhisatva, Rikki, Fez, Dr Wu. These, and many more, are great great great. I only wish people who are put off by them could get some enjoyment from them, but I understand how it works.....I never liked Mission of Burma, even though I keep trying.

Pavement is my own reverse White Whale.

Thanks, guys....
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Brandon0476 on July 01, 2013, 07:01:11 PM
			

			

				The Pigpen/Frankie Teardrop mash-up was definitely inspired. Weirdly enough, sometimes the Frankie Teardrop lyrics and the "four day creep" riff actually complimented each other. I don't know if Tom knew about it ahead of time, but it made it even funnier.

Darren's call was fun as well. I'm sure part of it was an excuse for Tom to let off steam, and it was a dead on critique of the current state of the comedy business. There's definitely a formula entertainment executives are using to put together most "comedy" shows. It's either "comedian makes fun of videos on You Tube" or "comedian talks about issues of the day with other comedians (which are essentially televised podcasts)". It makes shows like "Nathan for You" all the more special because they are trying to do something different.

Honestly, I boggles my mind why Tom has struggled so much to get his own (for profit) stuff going. Honestly, I think does boil down to the art vs commerce thing. What Tom is doing I think perplexes executives because it takes time to really digest and understand the show. Almost every podcast is doing the same thing (comedians interviewing comedians or people riffing on pop-culture) so it's easier to translate into a show or make it fit a cheap formula. Tom (and Jon) are world building with dozens of characters, telling personal stories, breaking formulas (puppets on the radio!), it's just over the heads of too many people. It's the "Big Bang Theory" vs "Parks and Recreation" argument. One is creatively superior, but for some reason the it doesn't get the ratings the dumber show gets. 

I think the Best Show DVD is an example of what Tom could do with his own show and it would be amazing.

			

			

				Title: Re: Tom's Dan-bashing, there must be ONE song he can like, right?

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 02, 2013, 11:45:19 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: mostlymeat on June 27, 2013, 05:19:41 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on June 27, 2013, 04:52:40 PM
I know he's just trolling and "like what you like" etc...but c'mon Dan fans, can we propose one song he might not hate? What's not to like about "FM" or "Peg", for instance? As for "Hey Nineteen" he should try Jimmy Page's version, "Hey Thirteen"!
Oh yeah, I basically like everything he plays at the top of each show--the man has exquisite taste, no doubt--but those songs by the Sweet make me want to rip my ears out....are they all the same song with different words?

I think "Dirty Work" is the best ice-breaker for reluctant Dan fans. But it's easy to see why some people hate the Dan...it's all that jazziness. YUCK. 

It is hard to believe that ANYONE doesn't like The Sweet though. If you are a fan of rock and roll and don't like the Sweet then how can you be a fan of rock and roll? Behind the Beatles/Stones/Who/Zep they have one of the deepest catalogs of non-stop blazing rock and roll hits! Also if you don't like the sound of twenty-thousand harmonies all singing at once then I wonder if you are even human.

As an old dude I have been enjoying the songs by The Sweet because they fall into the 'I missed them in the past' category, so there was this music sitting out there that I didn't know about and now it's new to me although in fact it's pretty old. I don't know that I'll run out and buy something by them though (I'm so old, I run out and buy music).

Also, I love Steely Dan, one of my all-time favorites. They've had a number of great guitarists play with them over the years, although I suppose one thing people don't like about them is that they are Becker/Fagen plus studio musicians as opposed to a proper band. I'm not afraid of non-standard chords, either.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 02, 2013, 11:47:50 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on June 27, 2013, 05:29:42 PM
"My Old School" is the one I would think should be irresistible, but IMO their greatest song is "Dr. Wu." They're notorious for being cold and unemotional, but when Fagen affects sincerity, as on "Wu" or the chorus of "Haitian Divorce," the nastiest song they ever wrote, the effect can be extraordinarily moving.

Dr. Wu was also covered by the Minutemen, which was cool. They screwed up the lyrics a bit, though.
			

			

				Title: Re: Tom's Dan-bashing, there must be ONE song he can like, right?

				Post by: nec13 on July 02, 2013, 01:56:55 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on July 02, 2013, 11:45:19 AM
Quote from: mostlymeat on June 27, 2013, 05:19:41 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on June 27, 2013, 04:52:40 PM
I know he's just trolling and "like what you like" etc...but c'mon Dan fans, can we propose one song he might not hate? What's not to like about "FM" or "Peg", for instance? As for "Hey Nineteen" he should try Jimmy Page's version, "Hey Thirteen"!
Oh yeah, I basically like everything he plays at the top of each show--the man has exquisite taste, no doubt--but those songs by the Sweet make me want to rip my ears out....are they all the same song with different words?

I think "Dirty Work" is the best ice-breaker for reluctant Dan fans. But it's easy to see why some people hate the Dan...it's all that jazziness. YUCK. 

It is hard to believe that ANYONE doesn't like The Sweet though. If you are a fan of rock and roll and don't like the Sweet then how can you be a fan of rock and roll? Behind the Beatles/Stones/Who/Zep they have one of the deepest catalogs of non-stop blazing rock and roll hits! Also if you don't like the sound of twenty-thousand harmonies all singing at once then I wonder if you are even human.

As an old dude I have been enjoying the songs by The Sweet because they fall into the 'I missed them in the past' category, so there was this music sitting out there that I didn't know about and now it's new to me although in fact it's pretty old. I don't know that I'll run out and buy something by them though (I'm so old, I run out and buy music).

Also, I love Steely Dan, one of my all-time favorites. They've had a number of great guitarists play with them over the years, although I suppose one thing people don't like about them is that they are Becker/Fagen plus studio musicians as opposed to a proper band. I'm not afraid of non-standard chords, either.

I also count myself as a fan of Steely Dan. Their early 70's output is pretty unimpeachable, IMO. But, at the same time, I can see where the band's critics are coming from. I think after Pretzel Logic, Becker and Fagen's notorious studio perfectionism actually became something of a detriment, because it resulted in records that, while still great, were a bit too slick and polished. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 02, 2013, 02:20:22 PM
			

			

				Thanks, all. I have a terrible feeling that Tom's going to unleash on me (or Steely Dan with a passing chord of contempt for me, rather) tonight after all this Dan-i-tude. Gonna sting but I'm bracing for it!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 02, 2013, 09:07:10 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on July 02, 2013, 02:20:22 PM
 Gonna sting but I'm bracing for it!
Splash your face with some cold water.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 03, 2013, 08:29:44 AM
			

			

				The call from Anthony, the human bass (ex-Traymarsh), was a pretty good call. It crossed over into rare air (into Clark territory for me) with "I work in a laser factory."

That was something special.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on July 03, 2013, 10:35:09 AM
			

			

				Best: Shingles
Worst: Shingles
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 03, 2013, 10:55:39 AM
			

			

				Weirdly the show did kick into a higher gear once the Shingles talk started. Poor David Rees.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on July 03, 2013, 11:53:39 AM
			

			

				I love the shingles chat so, so, so much. My favorite thing about Nathan on this episode is his willingness to go in deep with shingles and chicken pox discussion. 

I could not possibly love Nathan Fielder more than I do. What a great weirdo. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 04, 2013, 08:51:15 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on July 02, 2013, 09:07:10 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on July 02, 2013, 02:20:22 PM
 Gonna sting but I'm bracing for it!
Splash your face with some cold water.

Thanks....about what I expected. Lesson learned--don't bait Tom! Have a happy 4th
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on July 04, 2013, 09:12:26 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 03, 2013, 08:29:44 AM
The call from Anthony, the human bass (ex-Traymarsh), was a pretty good call. It crossed over into rare air (into Clark territory for me) with "I work in a laser factory."

That was something special.

I'll say. I lost it at "laser factory". The chemistry of that one reminded me of the call a while back with the caller who sounded extremely giddy and who was flabbergasted at Tom's suggestion that he was high (I think that was the episode in which Tom started Bad-Companying people).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 04, 2013, 10:53:57 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flood on July 04, 2013, 09:12:26 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 03, 2013, 08:29:44 AM
The call from Anthony, the human bass (ex-Traymarsh), was a pretty good call. It crossed over into rare air (into Clark territory for me) with "I work in a laser factory."

That was something special.

I'll say. I lost it at "laser factory". The chemistry of that one reminded me of the call a while back with the caller who sounded extremely giddy and who was flabbergasted at Tom's suggestion that he was high (I think that was the episode in which Tom started Bad-Companying people).

Terry from Woodstock.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on July 04, 2013, 11:15:05 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 04, 2013, 10:53:57 AM
Quote from: Flood on July 04, 2013, 09:12:26 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 03, 2013, 08:29:44 AM
The call from Anthony, the human bass (ex-Traymarsh), was a pretty good call. It crossed over into rare air (into Clark territory for me) with "I work in a laser factory."

That was something special.

I'll say. I lost it at "laser factory". The chemistry of that one reminded me of the call a while back with the caller who sounded extremely giddy and who was flabbergasted at Tom's suggestion that he was high (I think that was the episode in which Tom started Bad-Companying people).

Terry from Woodstock.

Ah, yes.

Somehow I have this idea in my mind now of Anthony and Pudge, working together on a laser whip in that factory...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jetouellet on July 04, 2013, 12:38:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flood on July 04, 2013, 11:15:05 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 04, 2013, 10:53:57 AM
Quote from: Flood on July 04, 2013, 09:12:26 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 03, 2013, 08:29:44 AM
The call from Anthony, the human bass (ex-Traymarsh), was a pretty good call. It crossed over into rare air (into Clark territory for me) with "I work in a laser factory."

That was something special.

I'll say. I lost it at "laser factory". The chemistry of that one reminded me of the call a while back with the caller who sounded extremely giddy and who was flabbergasted at Tom's suggestion that he was high (I think that was the episode in which Tom started Bad-Companying people).

Terry from Woodstock.

Ah, yes.

Somehow I have this idea in my mind now of Anthony and Pudge, working together on a laser whip in that factory...

Now what has to happen at the end of a call is a knock at the door, followed by garbled speech, followed by a laser whip, followed by more garbled speech. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on July 05, 2013, 03:36:49 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on July 01, 2013, 07:37:07 AM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 30, 2013, 11:26:35 PM
Boddhisatva, Rikki, Fez, Dr Wu. These, and many more, are great great great. 
Good choices, Dave. 


How are you feeling?

So far, so good. Tired a lot, but honestly I think that's a function of living with the stress of knowing the chest cutter is just around the next corner. Seem healthy enough.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 06, 2013, 10:03:21 AM
			

			

				Do you have any nitroglycerin?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on July 07, 2013, 04:35:37 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on July 06, 2013, 10:03:21 AM
Do you have any nitroglycerin?

No sir. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on July 07, 2013, 10:36:49 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flood on July 04, 2013, 09:12:26 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 03, 2013, 08:29:44 AM
The call from Anthony, the human bass (ex-Traymarsh), was a pretty good call. It crossed over into rare air (into Clark territory for me) with "I work in a laser factory."

That was something special.

I'll say. I lost it at "laser factory". The chemistry of that one reminded me of the call a while back with the caller who sounded extremely giddy and who was flabbergasted at Tom's suggestion that he was high (I think that was the episode in which Tom started Bad-Companying people).

Oh yeah. The Traymarsh guy was the best first-time caller in AGES. And I'm pretty sure he was quite drunk, though it seems like that wasn't necessarily as obvious to Tom as it was to me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on July 07, 2013, 12:25:03 PM
			

			

				I loved Anthony from Worcester, MA - the real life Pudge Palfner n' stuff...i dunno...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on July 08, 2013, 09:53:40 AM
			

			

				Interesting stuff about the Four (sic?) Day Creep:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080926051153AAakCf8 (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080926051153AAakCf8)

According to this music scholar, it's 'fore day creep and it comes from Ida Cox and then Humble Pie.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: QuizGuy66 on July 08, 2013, 01:41:38 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 03, 2013, 08:29:44 AM
The call from Anthony, the human bass (ex-Traymarsh), was a pretty good call. It crossed over into rare air (into Clark territory for me) with "I work in a laser factory."

That was something special.

The Traymarsh call was outstanding.  Personally I lost it when Tom said "what do you play, bass?" right as the guy said he played bass.  That was just perfect.  Many Ed McMahon size laughs for me during that call. :)

-QG
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on July 08, 2013, 02:01:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on July 08, 2013, 09:53:40 AM
Interesting stuff about the Four (sic?) Day Creep:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080926051153AAakCf8 (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080926051153AAakCf8)

According to this music scholar, it's 'fore day creep and it comes from Ida Cox and then Humble Pie.

If it's on Yahoo Answers it must be true
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: thom on July 09, 2013, 08:25:41 PM
			

			

				I'd like to note that Nathan Fielder and Mike Birbiglia have the same voice. Thanks for reading this.
			

			

				Title: Frankie Teardrop

				Post by: darue on July 09, 2013, 11:51:05 PM
			

			

				Tom - the thing about Frankie Teardrop, the background sound.... Cicadas man  ;D
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on July 10, 2013, 09:44:43 AM
			

			

				That whole Yankees call that turned into a Yankees call because of a twitter handle. That's the master at work. 


Also Jello Icarus. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on July 10, 2013, 04:37:32 PM
			

			

				This Chicago-based poet who had a Jim Morrison lyrics book at her ready is the worst part of the show since Mit Hamine.

Everything else was great. Gary/Kurt is the best always. So is Jelloman. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on July 10, 2013, 07:41:02 PM
			

			

				Worst, the Yankees meat-head's call. Typical sports radio dork allowing his buttons to be pushed in an innocuous conversation.

Best, Tom passionately calling out Jay-Z's douche-baggery and his vision of the Barclay Ctr in the near future: a dumpy cookie-cutter arena.

Special chee-koo: Mike bringing Tom the Big Star cd w/o being commanded to do.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 10, 2013, 10:07:59 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on July 10, 2013, 07:41:02 PM

Best, Tom passionately calling out Jay-Z's douche-baggery and his vision of the Barclay Ctr in the near future: a dumpy cookie-cutter arena.


Greg Cartwright does deserve at least half of Jay-Z's money.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on July 10, 2013, 11:10:46 PM
			

			

				If there were any justice in this world, Greg Cartwright would own a sports franchise. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 11, 2013, 11:16:39 PM
			

			

				Get a paper route, Chuck Woolery.

http://previously.tv/television/get-a-paper-route-chuck-woolery/ (http://previously.tv/television/get-a-paper-route-chuck-woolery/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 12, 2013, 01:02:21 AM
			

			

				Luxury Rap songs about owning a condo on the rings of Saturn. And Cronuts. (Tom workshopping ideas with PunkNews. I think he gave another name on the phone, but I'd like to think that his name is PunkNews). 






			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 12, 2013, 01:04:21 AM
			

			

				Lance Bangs 1994 Frankie Teardrop Lasertag nightmare.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 12, 2013, 01:55:45 AM
			

			

				http://open.spotify.com/track/32U6aZmMaWqkkD7N3dTsKI (http://open.spotify.com/track/32U6aZmMaWqkkD7N3dTsKI)

... whoever this dude is, he's definitely taken a few pages out of the Wesley Willis playbook. I like what I'm hearing so far.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: timmx on July 12, 2013, 10:18:52 AM
			

			

				The way Gary said Fruit Ninja.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on July 12, 2013, 03:50:06 PM
			

			

				So I listened to the song by The Passionate & Objective Jokerfan that was mentioned by a caller near the end of the show--"Tom Scharpling Has a Sharp Comedic Mind, Oh Yeah!" He has other celebrity songs in the same vein. I agree with the sentiment, but the song itself isn't memorable. I found a little bit about him online...he just records numerous short songs and puts them up online. Clearly he's trying to be discovered by people searching for something else, but I wonder if he's making any money off of his music. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 12, 2013, 11:29:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on July 10, 2013, 04:37:32 PM
 So is Jelloman.

Oh yeah. The guy is hysterical. One of these years somebody may actually be able to quote a single funny or incisive thing he's said.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: emdasher on July 13, 2013, 01:35:57 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on July 12, 2013, 03:50:06 PM
So I listened to the song by The Passionate & Objective Jokerfan that was mentioned by a caller near the end of the show--"Tom Scharpling Has a Sharp Comedic Mind, Oh Yeah!" He has other celebrity songs in the same vein. I agree with the sentiment, but the song itself isn't memorable. I found a little bit about him online...he just records numerous short songs and puts them up online. Clearly he's trying to be discovered by people searching for something else, but I wonder if he's making any money off of his music.

He is, because of this: http://www.myfoxboston.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=8717901#.UVRQIQc4fog.twitter (http://www.myfoxboston.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=8717901#.UVRQIQc4fog.twitter)

"I got a list of the 500 most popular girls names, I wrote the song, and I sang it 500 times."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 14, 2013, 11:19:50 PM
			

			

				"Ya judgy worm"--that's a great phrase that deserves to go viral. And, because Tom's musical taste and mine overlap only haphazardly, I note that his top three Tim Burton films (Pee Wee/Wood/Mars) are MINE PRECISELY.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bananagrabbers on July 14, 2013, 11:55:17 PM
			

			

				I hope Jelloman can fill in the holiday show void left by the inevitable consumption / evaporation of Tom's Four Loko stash.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on July 15, 2013, 12:39:25 PM
			

			

				"Yankees fans are like Andrew Dice Clay.....Mets fans are like Andrew Dice Clay's impersonation of his wife."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: lastplaneout on July 16, 2013, 10:28:17 AM
			

			

				I just listened to the Traymarsh call again. It really is my favorite spontaneous call that's happened in forever. Having grown up outside of Worcester, I think that the best thing about that call is how well it embodies everything that Worcester is about (or maybe isn't about). It's a bigger city than Providence or Hartford or New Haven, and it contains something like seven colleges and universities, but there is never anything (anything!) going on.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on July 16, 2013, 11:55:34 PM
			

			

				Muppets. Amen.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 17, 2013, 10:41:45 AM
			

			

				That Suicide-Dead-Woolery mix was brilliant, we need that as a stand-alone mp3
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on July 17, 2013, 11:24:53 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on July 17, 2013, 10:41:45 AM
That Suicide-Dead-Woolery mix was brilliant, we need that as a stand-alone mp3

Frankie Teardrop (Chucky Teardrop Re-Mix)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on July 17, 2013, 03:25:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on July 17, 2013, 10:41:45 AM
That Suicide-Dead-Woolery mix was brilliant, we need that as a stand-alone mp3

https://app.box.com/s/4qawhipdlbycgxrzx3ay
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on July 17, 2013, 03:56:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: lastplaneout on July 16, 2013, 10:28:17 AM
I just listened to the Traymarsh call again. It really is my favorite spontaneous call that's happened in forever. Having grown up outside of Worcester, I think that the best thing about that call is how well it embodies everything that Worcester is about (or maybe isn't about). It's a bigger city than Providence or Hartford or New Haven, and it contains something like seven colleges and universities, but there is never anything (anything!) going on.

Where's your bass playing messiah now?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 17, 2013, 06:46:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on July 17, 2013, 03:25:01 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on July 17, 2013, 10:41:45 AM
That Suicide-Dead-Woolery mix was brilliant, we need that as a stand-alone mp3

https://app.box.com/s/4qawhipdlbycgxrzx3ay

Whoa...thanks, Carver! Awesome
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 18, 2013, 08:25:46 PM
			

			

				Gary the Squirrel KILLED it once again. His spontaneous "I used to go nuts for Dunkin' Donuts, but now I go nuts for Cronuts" jingle won my heart. Cronuts should put him to work.

And visualizing him in his "General E. Nutz" sidekick costume had me rolling. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: lastplaneout on July 23, 2013, 09:11:38 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on July 17, 2013, 03:56:06 PM
Quote from: lastplaneout on July 16, 2013, 10:28:17 AM
I just listened to the Traymarsh call again. It really is my favorite spontaneous call that's happened in forever. Having grown up outside of Worcester, I think that the best thing about that call is how well it embodies everything that Worcester is about (or maybe isn't about). It's a bigger city than Providence or Hartford or New Haven, and it contains something like seven colleges and universities, but there is never anything (anything!) going on.

Where's your bass playing messiah now?

In Worcester. :sadtrombone:
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on July 29, 2013, 08:54:51 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on July 16, 2013, 11:55:34 PM
Muppets. Amen.

Blasphemy!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Drew D on July 31, 2013, 03:55:28 PM
			

			

				This Wurster call is for the ages, even cracking Jon and Tom up!

-Bad Company hat trick
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on July 31, 2013, 11:55:31 PM
			

			

				It was great to hear Jon Daly on - too bad he had to be a toilet mouth!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: deathdrive83 on August 01, 2013, 11:21:39 AM
			

			

				It was nice to hear Wearing and Tearing. It's probably the only song on Coda where I can immediately recall how it sounds. I was obsessed with Zeppelin as a teenager, but can't even recall a good number of tracks off Coda or Presence.

Some article I read in junior high said it was Led Zeppelin's response to punk rock. I don't know about that, but I think it holds up as a good late era track. Just typing this has the guitar riff stuck in my head.

Edit: Oops, should have finished listening to the show. Didn't realize some guy called in to talk about the punk thing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 01, 2013, 01:57:25 PM
			

			

				Best:
Quote from: Drew D on July 31, 2013, 03:55:28 PM
This Wurster call is for the ages, even cracking Jon and Tom up! (italics added by this poster)

-Bad Company hat trick

Agreed.  Especially using "bitch" in his song.  Instant Gem.

Worst: Nathan Rabin sounds like a nice guy but a) his talking over/not listening to Tom b) his rising inflection toward the end of every thing he said like it was a question and c) claiming to growing to like Phish was grating.  Loved Tom for raking him over the coals for it.  I found him just as annoying on the Fogelnest Files about a month ago and really loved Jake's description of his first/last Phish show: "Walked in, saw a girl do half a hippy twirl, and walked out.  10 seconds."

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on August 01, 2013, 06:46:29 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on August 01, 2013, 01:57:25 PM
Worst: Nathan Rabin sounds like a nice guy but a) his talking over/not listening to Tom b) his rising inflection toward the end of every thing he said like it was a question

Yes. There's a certain group of people in their 20s and 30s who seem like they'd be interested in the same things (I'm going to guess that they're all big fans of This American Life, and I say that as someone who loves TAL), who have this habit of speaking. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on August 01, 2013, 09:37:53 PM
			

			

				I'm not sure why callers seem to always keep talking underneath Tom...is it a technical thing?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on August 02, 2013, 12:11:43 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on August 01, 2013, 09:37:53 PM
I'm not sure why callers seem to always keep talking underneath Tom...is it a technical thing?

I'm no expert, but I think old-fashioned phones let both people talk and hear at the same time (duplex?) so people could tell if they were talking over each other. I think mobile phones try to minimize that to save bandwidth. There's also a lot more latency with mobiles.  It wouldn't surprise me if WFMU's telco's quality has degraded over the years as well. The switch from copper wire to internet-style networking has generally been bad for voice quality.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: akaJudge on August 02, 2013, 09:26:51 AM
			

			

				cell phones have improved incredibly in every aspect except being an actual phone.  I believe the callers can't hear Tom talking if they're talking already.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 02, 2013, 09:53:10 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: not that clay on August 02, 2013, 12:11:43 AM
Quote from: iago galdston on August 01, 2013, 09:37:53 PM
I'm not sure why callers seem to always keep talking underneath Tom...is it a technical thing?

I'm no expert, but I think old-fashioned phones let both people talk and hear at the same time (duplex?) so people could tell if they were talking over each other. I think mobile phones try to minimize that to save bandwidth. There's also a lot more latency with mobiles.  It wouldn't surprise me if WFMU's telco's quality has degraded over the years as well. The switch from copper wire to internet-style networking has generally been bad for voice quality.

Based on my one ill-fated call in to the show I can confirm it's kind of hard to determine when your window to talk is plus whether somebody on the other end is talking (I was on a cell phone at the time). So when people do that I tend to chalk that up to technology more than rudeness on their part.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Josh on August 02, 2013, 10:02:08 AM
			

			

				Rabin said early on in the call that he went to his father's house (in an apparently crime-riddled neighborhood) specifically because that was the only landline to which he had access. I think it was more a case of attempting to defend his book's ridiculous thesis as it withered under Tom's dissection.



I was walkin' down the street just the other day
When a high-legged chippy(?) started walkin' my way
I couldn't think straight, I didn't feel right
And then my dungarees started gettin' real tight
Long-legged sexpot, get into my bed
We can get crazy and then get out of our heads
I got a pile of pills I stole from my uncle's stash
We can get blasted and make love 'till we crash, because

Baby, baby you're such a tease
But I'm a man who needs to be pleased
So please me bitch, I need your love
Just like I need the love from g-d up above

Pills 'n thrills are the name of the game
I love the way I don't remember your name
It might be Kim, it might be Ruth
It might be Alice and the only way to know the truth
Is when I go through your purse when you're using the can
And if there's money in there I'm gonna take it and scram, because

Baby, baby you're such a tease
But I'm a man who needs to be pleased
So please me bitch, I need your love
Just like I need the love from g-d up above
Ow!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: deathdrive83 on August 02, 2013, 10:09:31 AM
			

			

				Nathan might still be figuring out the rhythms of radio. It sounds like he's had other troubles on his podcast tour.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on August 02, 2013, 11:39:27 AM
			

			

				Just getting to the Wurster call part of the show, one of the all-time greats. Love too when they use the cough button or whatever to stop from laughing...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on August 02, 2013, 03:53:22 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on August 01, 2013, 01:57:25 PM

Worst: Nathan Rabin sounds like a nice guy but a) his talking over/not listening to Tom b) his rising inflection toward the end of every thing he said like it was a question and c) claiming to growing to like Phish was grating.  Loved Tom for raking him over the coals for it.  I found him just as annoying on the Fogelnest Files about a month ago and really loved Jake's description of his first/last Phish show: "Walked in, saw a girl do half a hippy twirl, and walked out.  10 seconds."

Yeah, Rabin brings a real childlike / personal and emotional attachment to his subjects that puts off a lot of folks and leads to some serious critical beatdowns in a few reviews of his books.  Personally, this is a big reason I love the guy and his writing.   I really think that giving into a sort of "Stockholm Syndrome" with these groups made his book a lot better.   It's fascinating in part because as the reader you keep wondering how the heck he and his girlfriend could put up with the moronic craziness they are surrounded by.  At the ICP gatherings in particular, there are some verbal assaults lodged at Rabin's girlfriend that they both seem to laugh off as "oh, isn't that wacky!" that would have most folks running for the exits.  But the book is a total page-turner, and there are anecdotes, such as one involving Rowdy Roddy Piper and the Iron Sheik at the Gathering, that are as surreal as anybody could ever hope for.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amiright?? on August 02, 2013, 04:36:15 PM
			

			

				Tom mentions talking with Rabin that he felt like ICP were like a Law and Order writer's idea of a rap group.

I hadn't thought about it in years, but that interview reminded me that the Juggalo murder episode of Law and Order actually happened in the Cyrus Lupo era of the show. 

Great stuff!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 02, 2013, 07:08:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Josh on August 02, 2013, 10:02:08 AM
Rabin said early on in the call that he went to his father's house (in an apparently crime-riddled neighborhood) specifically because that was the only landline to which he had access. I think it was more a case of attempting to defend his book's ridiculous thesis as it withered under Tom's dissection.



I was walkin' down the street just the other day
When a high-legged chippy(?) started walkin' my way
I couldn't think straight, I didn't feel right
And then my dungarees started gettin' real tight
Long-legged sexpot, get into my bed
We can get crazy and then get out of our heads
I got a pile of pills I stole from my uncle's stash
We can get blasted and make love 'till we crash, because

Baby, baby you're such a tease
But I'm a man who needs to be pleased
So please me bitch, I need your love
Just like I need the love from g-d up above
-
-
-
Ow!


My god it's even funnier in text.  And yeah, Rabin was on a land line.  He was also live in the studio with Fogelnest and did the same thing.  Tech is no excuse here, he's just precocious.  Did he even laugh at that joke- that ICP was what rap music was to a writer from Law & Order? 

Oooow!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on August 02, 2013, 11:30:17 PM
			

			

				Can anyone tell me what the classical/movie music type thing that is used in early episodes? An example is January 22, 2002, around 20:40...thanks!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 03, 2013, 02:14:49 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on August 02, 2013, 11:30:17 PM
Can anyone tell me what the classical/movie music type thing that is used in early episodes? An example is January 22, 2002, around 20:40...thanks!

My guess is the Magnolia theme.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 03, 2013, 02:16:46 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: amiright?? on August 02, 2013, 04:36:15 PM
Tom mentions talking with Rabin that he felt like ICP were like a Law and Order writer's idea of a rap group.

I hadn't thought about it in years, but that interview reminded me that the Juggalo murder episode of Law and Order actually happened in the Cyrus Lupo era of the show. 

Great stuff!


The Lupo era of that show is vastly underrated. They seem to have found some writers for that character and it made the show much more interesting than it had been in a long time. It's a shame they picked then - rather than, say, the Elizabeth Rohm/Fred Thompson era - to cancel the show.

I could go on and on, but I'm not sure a L&O/L&O:CI thread is something I want to get started here.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 03, 2013, 11:16:55 AM
			

			

				I almost always call on an old timey landline. Even so, it's still easy to talk over Tom. You have to leave some wide spaces between your bursts of speech.

Verbal communication without visual cues can be tricky, esp. if you're nervous, which a lot of callers seem to be. Also, the rhythms of a call in to a radio show aren't the same as everyday conversation.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on August 05, 2013, 10:09:42 PM
			

			

				This was in either the last show or the show before the last show:

The caller said (I'm paraphrasing) that Tom was using a VM until his B's D. I laughed very, very hard.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on August 07, 2013, 03:56:18 AM
			

			

				Pigpen/Suicide/Springbreakers/Podcast/Woolerycatheter mashup was insane genius.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on August 07, 2013, 04:02:52 AM
			

			

				Jon Daly will be disappointed to know that if you google him on google.co.uk the results all relate to a Scottish soccer player:

https://www.google.co.uk/#bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&fp=d43f1f23af41c929&q=jon+daly&safe=off (https://www.google.co.uk/#bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&fp=d43f1f23af41c929&q=jon+daly&safe=off)

So maybe he needs to do a whole new set of dress up photos if he wants to boost his google score this side of the Atlantic.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 07, 2013, 11:16:18 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flood on August 07, 2013, 03:56:18 AM
Pigpen/Suicide/Springbreakers/Podcast/Woolerycatheter mashup was insane genius.

And in the middle of that, who was it who thanked everyone who supported "Grandma's Boy" to a cheering crowd?  What crowd was that?  That sounds like a sound bite from an alternate dystopian universe but it's from our own!!

Anyway, keep building that Pigpen Teardrop Suite.  Maybe add Kelsey Grammar's "uuugh, oooh"?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 07, 2013, 12:54:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on August 07, 2013, 11:16:18 AM
Quote from: Flood on August 07, 2013, 03:56:18 AM
Pigpen/Suicide/Springbreakers/Podcast/Woolerycatheter mashup was insane genius.

And in the middle of that, who was it who thanked everyone who supported "Grandma's Boy" to a cheering crowd?  What crowd was that?  That sounds like a sound bite from an alternate dystopian universe but it's from our own!!

Anyway, keep building that Pigpen Teardrop Suite.  Maybe add Kelsey Grammar's "uuugh, oooh"?

It was Nick Swardson.

And I'm pretty sure there were excerpts from The Day The Laughter Died in there too.  Genius sound collage, Girl Talk's got nothing on Tommy Wonderful.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: paul on August 07, 2013, 02:28:06 PM
			

			

				one of my friends remarked that the Best Show is slowly morphing into Over The Edge, and i am totally in favor of that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on August 07, 2013, 03:36:38 PM
			

			

				That Grandma's Boy thing sounded like it either came from the MTV Movie Awards or the Teen Choice Awards. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Earth Table on August 07, 2013, 04:34:54 PM
			

			

				Can anyone tell me what the sampling of "your podcast is YOUR podcast, my podcast is MY podcast" is from?


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 07, 2013, 07:34:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Earth Table on August 07, 2013, 04:34:54 PM
Can anyone tell me what the sampling of "your podcast is YOUR podcast, my podcast is MY podcast" is from?

Rollin' with the Dice and Wheels, Andrew Dice Clay's podcast.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on August 07, 2013, 07:54:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Earth Table on August 07, 2013, 04:34:54 PM
Can anyone tell me what the sampling of "your podcast is YOUR podcast, my podcast is MY podcast" is from?

I believe that it's from the "Rollin' With Dice and Wheels" podcast.

http://rollinwithdiceandwheels.com/ (http://rollinwithdiceandwheels.com/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 08, 2013, 12:24:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on August 02, 2013, 03:53:22 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on August 01, 2013, 01:57:25 PM

Worst: Nathan Rabin sounds like a nice guy but a) his talking over/not listening to Tom b) his rising inflection toward the end of every thing he said like it was a question and c) claiming to growing to like Phish was grating.  Loved Tom for raking him over the coals for it.  I found him just as annoying on the Fogelnest Files about a month ago and really loved Jake's description of his first/last Phish show: "Walked in, saw a girl do half a hippy twirl, and walked out.  10 seconds."

Yeah, Rabin brings a real childlike / personal and emotional attachment to his subjects that puts off a lot of folks and leads to some serious critical beatdowns in a few reviews of his books.  Personally, this is a big reason I love the guy and his writing.   I really think that giving into a sort of "Stockholm Syndrome" with these groups made his book a lot better.   It's fascinating in part because as the reader you keep wondering how the heck he and his girlfriend could put up with the moronic craziness they are surrounded by.  At the ICP gatherings in particular, there are some verbal assaults lodged at Rabin's girlfriend that they both seem to laugh off as "oh, isn't that wacky!" that would have most folks running for the exits.  But the book is a total page-turner, and there are anecdotes, such as one involving Rowdy Roddy Piper and the Iron Sheik at the Gathering, that are as surreal as anybody could ever hope for.

I liked the interview at the start but did become frustrated with him not hearing Tom and going on for about 5 sentences. Also, he has a really pronounced rising intonation at the end of his sentences? Which makes him sound like he's always asking a question?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 08, 2013, 12:25:29 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Josh on August 02, 2013, 10:02:08 AM

I was walkin' down the street just the other day
When a high-legged chippy(?) started walkin' my way
I couldn't think straight, I didn't feel right
And then my dungarees started gettin' real tight
Long-legged sexpot, get into my bed
We can get crazy and then get out of our heads
I got a pile of pills I stole from my uncle's stash
We can get blasted and make love 'till we crash, because

Baby, baby you're such a tease
But I'm a man who needs to be pleased
So please me bitch, I need your love
Just like I need the love from g-d up above

Pills 'n thrills are the name of the game
I love the way I don't remember your name
It might be Kim, it might be Ruth
It might be Alice and the only way to know the truth
Is when I go through your purse when you're using the can
And if there's money in there I'm gonna take it and scram, because

Baby, baby you're such a tease
But I'm a man who needs to be pleased
So please me bitch, I need your love
Just like I need the love from g-d up above
Ow!


Much, much more should have been made of this song - plus the Count Rockula intro! - than has been made so far. Please get on it, people.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike_b on August 08, 2013, 12:57:19 PM
			

			

				Andrew Sandoval's new book "the music came last." 

Also John's dracula voice was the funniest thing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 08, 2013, 02:05:33 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 07, 2013, 12:54:00 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on August 07, 2013, 11:16:18 AM
Quote from: Flood on August 07, 2013, 03:56:18 AM
Pigpen/Suicide/Springbreakers/Podcast/Woolerycatheter mashup was insane genius.

And in the middle of that, who was it who thanked everyone who supported "Grandma's Boy" to a cheering crowd?  What crowd was that?  That sounds like a sound bite from an alternate dystopian universe but it's from our own!!

Anyway, keep building that Pigpen Teardrop Suite.  Maybe add Kelsey Grammar's "uuugh, oooh"?

It was Nick Swardson.

And I'm pretty sure there were excerpts from The Day The Laughter Died in there too.  Genius sound collage, Girl Talk's got nothing on Tommy Wonderful.

Definitely there were excerpts from The Day The Laughter Died in there. Maggie Serota told a funny story about listening to TDTLD (as it's widely known) in the car with Tom on a recent Low Times and mentioned the bit he had worked into the sound collage (which I was also a big fan of).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 08, 2013, 03:11:39 PM
			

			

				Stage Moms and Podcast Dads are the worst type of maniacs and monsters. I hope little 13-month old Fogelnest is able to survive this experience with his sanity intact. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on August 08, 2013, 05:49:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on August 08, 2013, 12:24:34 PM
Quote from: Carver on August 02, 2013, 03:53:22 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on August 01, 2013, 01:57:25 PM



I liked the interview at the start but did become frustrated with him not hearing Tom and going on for about 5 sentences. Also, he has a really pronounced rising intonation at the end of his sentences? Which makes him sound like he's always asking a question?


Was wondering if that was what inspired Mike from Stonebridge to reference the very same tendency in this week's call?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 09, 2013, 02:50:39 PM
			

			

				I recall reading a book about Australia years ago (early 2000s) where the author remarked on young people's tendency to talk like every sentence was a question, so we know who to blame. I think it was specific to a region or city, but can't recall the specifics.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Josh on August 09, 2013, 03:44:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 09, 2013, 02:50:39 PM
I recall reading a book about Australia years ago (early 2000s) where the author remarked on young people's tendency to talk like every sentence was a question, so we know who to blame. I think it was specific to a region or city, but can't recall the specifics.

Not my swole bro from down undah (well, maybe a little bit):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm61svN4U5g

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 09, 2013, 04:11:08 PM
			

			

				That woman is the Ozzie Bill O'Reilly, isn't she?


Also, from the other videos it looks like Corey made it onto the Australian Big Brother. What a lovely lesson for the Millennials.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 10, 2013, 09:13:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Josh on August 09, 2013, 03:44:53 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 09, 2013, 02:50:39 PM
I recall reading a book about Australia years ago (early 2000s) where the author remarked on young people's tendency to talk like every sentence was a question, so we know who to blame. I think it was specific to a region or city, but can't recall the specifics.

Not my swole bro from down undah (well, maybe a little bit):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm61svN4U5g
Me movie keeps movin'.

Cain't see the bloomin' thang.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JBillington on August 14, 2013, 03:50:25 AM
			

			

				Regarding finding books with personal inscriptions...

I found this in book on Billy Wilder in a charity shop, and couldn't bear to buy it after reading this.


(http://i.imgur.com/YoIihkXl.jpg)

(Not sure how well the image will turn out, but it says:

Darling Andy,

You are my Jack Lemmon, William Holden, Tony Curtis, Fred McMurray - How could I ever be bored with you? Enjoy this book - Your favourite film director. N - )
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on August 14, 2013, 01:08:43 PM
			

			

				Got to listen live to some parts last night. That 5-10 minute mix Tom threw on (around 10:30-ish?) with Frank Teardrop and the Grateful Dead and the insane conservative radio rant and Kelsey Grammar's fall and Chuck Woolery's commercial for blood stents and some kid rapping terribly and the bonus of Tom not being able to stop laughing and so much more was absolutely amazing. I could listen to that all day. Not sure if Tom set it up earlier in the show but it seemed to come out of left field. Loved it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on August 14, 2013, 01:24:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: gravy boat on August 14, 2013, 01:08:43 PM
 some kid rapping terribly 

Pretty sure this was Andy Kindler from last week, doing his best Pigpen impression. I agree the megamix was hallucinatory fun and also scary because of Suicide. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 14, 2013, 03:33:26 PM
			

			

				What was the thing with Seth Green talking about some film?

Also god the caller to that right wing radio show was disturbing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Josh on August 14, 2013, 03:48:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 14, 2013, 03:33:26 PM
What was the thing with Seth Green talking about some film?

Pretty sure this was the terminally unfunny Nick Swardson.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 14, 2013, 03:56:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Josh on August 14, 2013, 03:48:20 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 14, 2013, 03:33:26 PM
What was the thing with Seth Green talking about some film?

Pretty sure this was the terminally unfunny Nick Swardson.

It sounded exactly like Seth Green though and only a tiny bit like Nick Swardson.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 14, 2013, 04:44:33 PM
			

			

				I'm still on last week's episode - that Pig Pen scatting may be the single best "found audio" in the history of the Best Show, and that's saying a lot. Tom's mashup was excellent.

Them women got their evil lovin' ways
Evil lovin' ways
Evil lovin' ways
C'mon noooow
Evil lovin' ways

And Pig Pen did this for TWENTY-NINE MINUTES - maybe every night! I think Andy Kindler's take on how the other Grateful Dead members felt is on target.

Nice work, AP Mike!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Josh on August 14, 2013, 05:00:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 14, 2013, 03:56:23 PM
It sounded exactly like Seth Green though and only a tiny bit like Nick Swardson.

We may be talking about different parts of the collage. The bit I'm thinking of mentions the movie "Grandma's Boy" which the terminally unfunny Nick Swardson co-produced, co-wrote, and acted in. Have a blessed day.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on August 14, 2013, 06:45:34 PM
			

			

				"SOME!" 



			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 14, 2013, 07:21:33 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on August 14, 2013, 04:44:33 PM
 I think Andy Kindler's take on how the other Grateful Dead members felt is on target.

I suspect AK's take--that the rest of the Dead were kind of embarrassed by Pigpen and wished he'd keep it zipped--is more what he wishes were true than it is the truth:

Quote
Tom Constanten said, “I think Jerry did some things to make Pigpen feel included, like featuring his songs and encouraging him. The perception I had was that Jerry was always encouraging him, and he felt that Pigpen’s thing should have a platform in the band’s context.” Bob Matthews talked about Pigpen’s long raps: “With Pigpen it started with Midnight Hour… The Grateful Dead gave him the opportunity to try it – what better vehicle could you get for stretching out? Pig wants to stretch out? Great. You’d find the rest of them right there giving him every opportunity and encouragement. He’d get encouragement from the band and from the audience…" 

...

Garcia often talked about how difficult it was to get Pigpen onstage: “As early as when we were playing in the Zodiacs together, I discovered that Pigpen was not a guy who wanted to be a performer. I had to practically force him to perform."

...

...at the end of the 5/1/70 acoustic set after Uncle John’s, Weir asks the crowd, “You wanna hear Pigpen?” But Garcia interrupts: “He doesn’t wanna do anything.” More often than not, Pigpen made himself scarce. Weir would sometimes work the crowd up to give Pigpen a big fanfare, as in the 3/21/70 late show: “You guys wanna hear Pigpen? Well let him know about it! I don’t think he hears you, maybe you ought to shout a little louder! Here he is folks - Pigpen!” 

http://deadessays.blogspot.com/2011/04/pigpen-solo.html (http://deadessays.blogspot.com/2011/04/pigpen-solo.html)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on August 14, 2013, 07:37:12 PM
			

			

				Does anyone know what the right wing radio show he sampled was?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on August 14, 2013, 09:36:16 PM
			

			

				There was talk in the FOT chat that Party Monster is probably what Seth Green was talking about.

There was also chatter in the FOT chat that the radio show was probably from WKXW 101.5 out of Trenton, NJ.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on August 15, 2013, 09:49:45 AM
			

			

				I'd add Bob Marley to the suck list, or at least Bob Marley post-original Wailers.  _Legend_ is the reason I thought I hated reggae, and still can't appreciate what's called "the good stuff" by Lee Perry, King Tubby, etc.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Miles on August 15, 2013, 11:25:20 AM
			

			

				I dont know if that was Tom 'doing a voice' during the Frankie Tear Drop Montage....
The call to another radio show host...
But the moment where I fell out of my chair during last Tuesday nights episode...

" well...a cockroack isn't really an animal." 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spalding on August 15, 2013, 11:26:35 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 14, 2013, 03:33:26 PM
Also god the caller to that right wing radio show was disturbing.

It sounded like Kid Jersey. I liked at the end when he corrected the host about cockroaches not being animals.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: johnnynovato on August 15, 2013, 11:41:20 AM
			

			

				I really enjoyed Tom coming to the defense of both Dave Pirner and Aerosmith. I would be pretty excited if the next show opened with the likes of "No More No More."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on August 15, 2013, 12:08:26 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Spalding on August 15, 2013, 11:26:35 AM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 14, 2013, 03:33:26 PM
Also god the caller to that right wing radio show was disturbing.

It sounded like Kid Jersey. I liked at the end when he corrected the host about cockroaches not being animals.

And funny enough cockroaches are animals (I think I learned in some trivia game that all insects are part of animal family). But that would be too much to ask from a guy who has to fumble around for the name of the Death Wish movie (I seriously doubt his conservative bona fides after that).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 15, 2013, 12:35:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Josh on August 14, 2013, 05:00:37 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 14, 2013, 03:56:23 PM
It sounded exactly like Seth Green though and only a tiny bit like Nick Swardson.

We may be talking about different parts of the collage. The bit I'm thinking of mentions the movie "Grandma's Boy" which the terminally unfunny Nick Swardson co-produced, co-wrote, and acted in. Have a blessed day.

Yeah, we're talking about two different parts of the collage.  The part where someone is thanking people on behalf of everyone involved in Grandma's Boy is definitely Swardson, I was referring to the snippet where someone who sounds like Seth Green was discussing a film and Sundance and Boys Don't Cry.

Also, Party Monster sounds right, for some reason I was thinking maybe they tried to get Without A Paddle into Sundance and that was the joke and why it was included?  But Party Monster fits the bill.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on August 15, 2013, 02:01:51 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: gravy boat on August 15, 2013, 12:08:26 PM
I think I learned in some trivia game that all insects are part of animal family

kingdom (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_%28biology%29)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 15, 2013, 02:07:37 PM
			

			

				Best: Jake Fogelnest as a guest.  I love the Scream 3 story where he heard Jake's laugh in dark screening room.  Gives me hope that today's annoying 16 year olds will turn out alright (that comes off sounding like Spike, oops, but there are some annoying teens 'kay?).  Would love to hear Tom on his show.  

Worst: can't remember. I think the Aerosmith Sucks guy would have a better point if he limited it to Steven Tyler.  I can easily imagine the band still putting out great 70s rock with a different guy.  Being from Boston kinda made me sick of "The Bad Boys from Boston (and New York and New Hampshire)".  But from "Get Your Wings" to "Night in the Ruts" they were one of the finest American hard rock bands which no Armageddon soundtrack or Alicia Silverstone video can deny.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on August 15, 2013, 02:59:13 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Sashamak on August 14, 2013, 06:45:34 PM
"SOME!"

Any idea what that's from?

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 15, 2013, 03:28:33 PM
			

			

				I was torn on the Aerosmith sucks thing. Yes, their 70s stuff is great, but anything they did from around 'Pump' on falls in the suck bin. I only partially got how much 'Love in an Elevator' sucked at the time, but since then I've come to appreciate new layers and nuances to what an unholy pile of steaming crapola that recording is. I can imagine a documentary featuring Joe Perry and Steven Tyler at a soundboard bringing up things buried deep in the mix and explaining the inspiration for these joy and life nullifying touches. I don't wish any of them ill but that is some allergic-reaction inducing music as far as I'm concerned.

In the positive category I loved the addition of Andy Kindler's Pigpen to the Frankie Teardrop collage.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on August 15, 2013, 05:05:03 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 15, 2013, 03:28:33 PM
I can imagine a documentary featuring Joe Perry and Steven Tyler at a soundboard bringing up things buried deep in the mix and explaining the inspiration for these joy and life nullifying touches. 

This documentary exists, and is one of the finest documents of rock and roll ever made. It's called "The Making of Pump" and show the whole process of creating some of the worst rock music ever. 

I highly recommend watching the whole thing. Find a quiet time and sit down and watch the whole 2 hours. You won't regret it. 

Aerosmith: The Making of Pump on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/45624659)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 15, 2013, 05:16:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mostlymeat on August 15, 2013, 05:05:03 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 15, 2013, 03:28:33 PM
I can imagine a documentary featuring Joe Perry and Steven Tyler at a soundboard bringing up things buried deep in the mix and explaining the inspiration for these joy and life nullifying touches. 

This documentary exists, and is one of the finest documents of rock and roll ever made. It's called "The Making of Pump" and show the whole process of creating some of the worst rock music ever. 

I highly recommend watching the whole thing. Find a quiet time and sit down and watch the whole 2 hours. You won't regret it. 

Aerosmith: The Making of Pump on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/45624659)

Woah. If you can imagine it, the Internet has done it. I am going to check this one out for sure. Thanks!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on August 15, 2013, 05:28:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 15, 2013, 05:16:48 PM
Quote from: mostlymeat on August 15, 2013, 05:05:03 PM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on August 15, 2013, 03:28:33 PM
I can imagine a documentary featuring Joe Perry and Steven Tyler at a soundboard bringing up things buried deep in the mix and explaining the inspiration for these joy and life nullifying touches. 

This documentary exists, and is one of the finest documents of rock and roll ever made. It's called "The Making of Pump" and show the whole process of creating some of the worst rock music ever. 

I highly recommend watching the whole thing. Find a quiet time and sit down and watch the whole 2 hours. You won't regret it. 

Aerosmith: The Making of Pump on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/45624659)

Woah. If you can imagine it, the Internet has done it. I am going to check this one out for sure. Thanks!

The most interesting character is John "Svengali" Kolodner, who looks like what Rick Rubin became, and performs much of the same function as Rubin does today - he shows up and says "yes" or "no". 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 15, 2013, 08:57:55 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mike a on August 15, 2013, 09:49:45 AM
I'd add Bob Marley to the suck list, or at least Bob Marley post-original Wailers.  _Legend_ is the reason I thought I hated reggae, and still can't appreciate what's called "the good stuff" by Lee Perry, King Tubby, etc.

Agreed that Marley began sucking rapidly once he went on his own--and even faster after he got shot, which may of may not be coincidence--but I do think Catch a Fire is one of the greatest reggae albums, in fact just a great album period.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on August 16, 2013, 06:07:47 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Spalding on August 15, 2013, 11:26:35 AM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 14, 2013, 03:33:26 PM
Also god the caller to that right wing radio show was disturbing.

It sounded like Kid Jersey. I liked at the end when he corrected the host about cockroaches not being animals.

Maybe the best abrupt change in tone ever.  The guy is rampaging willy-nilly over all logic and decency, yet on the subject of cockroach classification, all of a sudden it's "Good sir that is simply ridiculous".
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on August 16, 2013, 10:13:27 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on August 15, 2013, 02:59:13 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on August 14, 2013, 06:45:34 PM
"SOME!"

Any idea what that's from?

Smash Mouth's All Star. 



			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on August 16, 2013, 10:42:24 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Sashamak on August 16, 2013, 10:13:27 AM
Quote from: erg79 on August 15, 2013, 02:59:13 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on August 14, 2013, 06:45:34 PM
"SOME!"

Any idea what that's from?

Smash Mouth's All Star.

Guh...how did I not know that? Thanks!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on August 16, 2013, 10:44:42 AM
			

			

				I wholeheartedly agree with the "Aerosmith sucks" guy.

Steven Tyler's singing and his entire schtick are so grating and awful that he ruins the otherwise-decent early records for me.  The later stuff is completely irredeemable, of course.

There's a scene in The Decline of Western Civilization II that neatly sums up why I hate Steven Tyler:

Penelope Spheeris asks Steven Tyler and Joe Perry some question about something-or-other.  Joe Perry uses his words to answer the question.  After that, Steven Tyler just says "YEOW!"

Why open your mouth if you're just going to make a stupid noise?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: weirdo magnet on August 16, 2013, 11:14:46 AM
			

			

				My first exposure to Aerosmith was either the RUN DMC video, or "Dude Looks Like A Lady". For people my age or younger, Aerosmith's career has been unbearable. Their terrible run over the last 30 years has far eclisped any of the decent bar rock they were making in the 70s. It's hard to listen to their early material without imagining that withered old witch-face holwing away into his mic stand. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 16, 2013, 11:20:30 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: placeholder on August 16, 2013, 10:44:42 AM
Why open your mouth if you're just going to make a stupid noise?

This is, I think, the number one question facing the world today.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on August 16, 2013, 12:28:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: weirdo magnet on August 16, 2013, 11:14:46 AM
My first exposure to Aerosmith was either the RUN DMC video, or "Dude Looks Like A Lady". For people my age or younger, Aerosmith's career has been unbearable. Their terrible run over the last 30 years has far eclisped any of the decent bar rock they were making in the 70s. It's hard to listen to their early material without imagining that withered old witch-face holwing away into his mic stand.

Agree 100% with this. I've never given their early stuff any listen.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on August 16, 2013, 01:07:03 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Sashamak on August 16, 2013, 10:13:27 AM
Quote from: erg79 on August 15, 2013, 02:59:13 PM
Quote from: Sashamak on August 14, 2013, 06:45:34 PM
"SOME!"

Any idea what that's from?

Smash Mouth's All Star.

Guy Fieri's Smash Mouth's All Star.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on August 16, 2013, 02:24:00 PM
			

			

				I joined the board just to say how much "Rodney 'Not Macho Man' Sorvage" made me laugh. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on August 16, 2013, 06:56:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: ColbyCheese on August 16, 2013, 02:24:00 PM
I joined the board just to say how much "Rodney 'Not Macho Man' Sorvage" made me laugh.

The barely suppressed laughter after that was a highlight.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 16, 2013, 09:32:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on August 16, 2013, 06:56:24 PM
Quote from: ColbyCheese on August 16, 2013, 02:24:00 PM
I joined the board just to say how much "Rodney 'Not Macho Man' Sorvage" made me laugh.

The barely suppressed laughter after that was a highlight.

Tom was choked up, not laughing, you insensitive bastards! 

RIP Randall Savage...we hardly knew ye.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on August 16, 2013, 09:59:03 PM
			

			

				Toxic Twins:

(http://cdn01.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/headlines/2012/01/steven-tyler-speedo-man-boobs-shirtless.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Spacely on August 17, 2013, 02:34:29 PM
			

			

				I'm a week behind, but man, Tom's apologia for Andrew Dice Clay is so good. I've always enjoyed Dice -- ironically, "ronically," sneeringly -- but Tom perfectly encapsulates why Dice is now actually, kinda-sorta-maybe a... comic genius.

Distantly, Tom's Dice talk reminds me of the alt-comedy world's wholesale re-appraisal, embrace, and ultimate canonization of Weird Al over these last dozen years. Not sure if Dice will ever get there, but at the end of the day, he has - and does - make me laugh.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on August 17, 2013, 05:22:22 PM
			

			

				A friend of mine wants to try the Best Show...what episode would you recommend? Sorry, I couldn't readily find an existing thread. Thanks!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on August 17, 2013, 07:11:36 PM
			

			

				#AndrewWhoClay
			

			

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				Post by: amiright?? on August 18, 2013, 02:52:29 PM
			

			

				Chris Hardwick as Walter White is perfect.

Also, Rodney "Not So Macho Man" Sorbage.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on August 19, 2013, 10:03:46 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on August 17, 2013, 05:22:22 PM
A friend of mine wants to try the Best Show...what episode would you recommend? Sorry, I couldn't readily find an existing thread. Thanks!

Sorry, folks, I found my old query when I wasn't high...anyway, I thought I would repost this amazing answer I got from Austin from Chicago...

'm of the opinion that the Best Show started great and just got better as it rolled along. However, in retrospect, for a newcomer some of the shows of the first couple of years can be slower-paced and possessed of an unsure identity, as Tom used to play a lot more music (some of the really early 2000-2001 shows, when TBSOWFMU was only two hours long, can be more music than talking). On the other hand, you really don't want to miss the "origin stories" of some of the Wurster characters that are located here. Philly Boy Roy, in his first few appearances on TBSOWFU, had a much different accent and cadence to his voice, for instance. Also, the incomprehension of many of the unsuspecting listener/callers is fascinating to behold - it's easy to get used to the parameters of the show as it exists right now and not realize that the first years, when the audience was mostly local and used to WFMU as *music* station, Tom was truly fighting an uphill battle in getting a show this radically different from all previous radio call-in shows heard and understood. In that light, the first couple years approach a prankish dada theater aspect at times. The Best Show certainly has a much more "underground"/samizdat kind of feel during the first couple of years, particularly whenever Jon Benjamin appeared (solo, or with Jon Glaser); what Tom and co. were doing here was pretty daring, when you consider the context.

As the show progresses, regular callers come, stay for a while, go, reappear; if you're not an Officer Tom fan, skip over the 2002-2006 period. (But why wouldn't you be? He and Tom had a great, easy rapport). Likewise, if you're not a Petey fan (Now THAT I can understand), you may want to skip around some more. This era is where, I think, Tom really comes into his own as a talker/conversationalist/monologuist/raconteur. One of my favorites from this era is the 100 Best Movie Quotes show (June 28, 2005: Tom Starts To Assemble A List Of The Top 100 Movie Quotes To Counter The Dopey AFI Quotes List. Everybody Calls In! Philly Boy Roy Drops In. And NBA Star Mehmet Okur Calls In To Discuss His Love Of Surfing.), because of the rapid-fire patter between Tom and the callers. One other thing that this show (and many others of the period) does is solidify a certain aesthetic around The Best Show and in particular around Tom's own sensibilities; when Tom dispatches many of the callers' quotes as too pedestrian or a bad fit for the list, what emerges is a full picture of Tom's own tastes and preferences (The humor of "Caddyshack," for instance), which heretofore inform the Shows to a much higher degree. The Newbridge mythology gets superthick during this era too. (It's also clear that more listeners are finally catching on that not everything on TBSOWFMU is what it appears to be.)

With the move to a podcasted Best Show in 2006, the show gains incredible popularity and hits a plateau of incomparable excellence for the next few years. "Celebrities" begin to appear on the show more and more, 2008 Mayubenatorial Race routines get truly crazed, Tom and Jon hone their dialogues to fine a fine diamond-y luster, etc. Pretty much every show from 2006-2010 is a "W," in my book. Particularly good shows during this period include 4-22-08, 7-21-09, 6-03-08, 11-24-09, 6-15-10. But essentially it's all of a piece, a piece of such high quality that every show is worth a listen.

A little past halfway through 2010, Tom takes a break, obviously fatigued by the effort he's put into creating something this monumental over the last ten years. Surrounding that break, however, are several shows that are exceedingly dark and personal affairs, full of soul-searching, sadness, anger, etc. Frankly, they're painful to listen to. Since then though, TBSOWFMU has come back hard, each show professional and polished. I pine for the return of some of the early Wurster characters like Zachary Brimstead or the rockers in POUT, but whenever Jon appears, it's a triumph. Also, Mike has emerged as a major player in the Best Show saga, becoming Tom's muse and foil. Gary the Squirrel's ascendance is also something to celebrate. The Four Loko episodes are fantastic, as are the 5-19-12 and 8-14-12 shows. But again, the same old story is that it's all of a single piece - the Best Show, as a totality, rises from the cultural landscape like an earthwork. (The iceberg goes *incredibly* deep.) Individual shows may be gems, but I agree with others that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts - go back and listen to the show from the beginning to catch the continuity of everything: the unfinished jokes that resolve themselves in later episodes, the self-references, and the evolution of a community.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 19, 2013, 07:21:01 PM
			

			

				Who wrote this show breakdown? It is incredibly touching and on point and it makes me proud of what The Best Show has grown into!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on August 19, 2013, 07:53:47 PM
			

			

				Isn't that amazing, Tom? No idea who Austin from Chicago is, he wrote it in response to my "favorite Best Shows" thread...
http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,9109.0.html (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,9109.0.html)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Austin From Chicago on August 19, 2013, 10:34:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on August 19, 2013, 07:53:47 PM
Isn't that amazing, Tom? No idea who Austin from Chicago is, he wrote it in response to my "favorite Best Shows" thread...
http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,9109.0.html (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,9109.0.html)

Wow! Uh....That was me. I am humbled by your compliment, Tom. I wrote that hurriedly and I think it's kinda sloppily written. Thanks very much. And thanks for giving us such a wonderful body of work to talk about.

Somebody better write a book about Tom and The Best Show soon or I'll be forced to!  >:(
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 20, 2013, 08:53:48 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Austin From Chicago on August 19, 2013, 10:34:14 PM
[ I wrote that hurriedly and I think it's kinda sloppily written. 

Tighten it up, Austin.
			

			

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				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on August 20, 2013, 11:15:49 PM
			

			

				Austin from Chronic Seizure?
			

			

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				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 21, 2013, 01:22:17 AM
			

			

				"Jawa."
			

			

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				Post by: Sashamak on August 21, 2013, 11:47:18 AM
			

			

				"Well then he can borrow my SLICKER!" 


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 21, 2013, 01:25:48 PM
			

			

				Someone please put this week's sound collage in a time capsule and preserve it for the rest of time
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on August 21, 2013, 01:33:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 21, 2013, 01:25:48 PM
Someone please put this week's sound collage in a time capsule and preserve it for the rest of time

It's basically approaching Revolution #9 in its intricacy and spookiness...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Big Plastic Head on August 21, 2013, 02:01:49 PM
			

			

				Tom talking about flipping off the abortion clinic protester every day made me SO happy. Please, please make a video Instagram of you doing this, Tom.

Related:

Supersucker Drive By Blues (13 of 24) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ_37Vp1G4g#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Big Plastic Head on August 21, 2013, 03:01:14 PM
			

			

				Andy Kindler saying he had the first three seasons of BREAKING BAD on BluRay but he hasn't watched them yet because he was waiting for the price of BluRay players to come down.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on August 21, 2013, 03:04:57 PM
			

			

				"I... did... not... get... the....... MEMMMOOOOOO."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ben on August 21, 2013, 04:14:37 PM
			

			

				The addition of "Hi I'm Dennis" to the mix
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: citizenlewis on August 21, 2013, 04:14:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 21, 2013, 01:25:48 PM
Someone please put this week's sound collage in a time capsule and preserve it for the rest of time
Can anyone identify all the clips from Tommy Teardrop? 
"Hi, I'm Dennis", "my podcast is my podcast", "the movie got accepted at Sundance" etc.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on August 21, 2013, 05:06:22 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: citizenlewis on August 21, 2013, 04:14:54 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 21, 2013, 01:25:48 PM
Someone please put this week's sound collage in a time capsule and preserve it for the rest of time
Can anyone identify all the clips from Tommy Teardrop? 
"Hi, I'm Dennis", "my podcast is my podcast", "the movie got accepted at Sundance" etc.

I just started a new thread, with that specifically being the aim.  If it's not there yet, and you know it, feel free to add it to the mix!


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 21, 2013, 07:02:42 PM
			

			

				Steve from North Hollywood had a great call about being in Sharknado.  I almost had a fit when a "Zach from Richmond" called in.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 21, 2013, 08:45:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on August 21, 2013, 07:02:42 PM
Steve from North Hollywood had a great call about being in Sharknado.  I almost had a fit when a "Zach from Richmond" called in.

Thanks, Crusher!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 21, 2013, 09:13:05 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on August 21, 2013, 07:02:42 PM
Steve from North Hollywood had a great call about being in Sharknado.  I almost had a fit when a "Zach from Richmond" called in.

That WAS a great call.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on August 22, 2013, 04:26:47 PM
			

			

				I'm late on this one, but my submission for things that have always actually sucked is Mel Brooks. After his recent bout of publicity, I was inspired to have another look at Young Frankenstein. Besides the production design, it is awful. It moves at a snail's pace, the jokes are incredibly corny, and most of the gags are telegraphed from a mile away. And he's always been awful - the 2000-year-old Man? Joyless.

Even as a kid, I could tell Spaceballs was idiotic. It's as though he makes kids movies, but they're too bawdy and tasteless for kids.

The Producers is the only exception to this that I am aware of! It's pretty funny.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 22, 2013, 05:27:23 PM
			

			

				I'm not ready to put him in the "always actually sucked" category, but it's true that the last time I watched Young Frankenstein, it pretty much amazed me how poorly it's aged. I kind of think Blazing Saddles might hold up better, but I'm not gonna bet much on it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: crapawolf on August 22, 2013, 05:50:29 PM
			

			

				the star wars racism thing had to be said and was one of the best things ever...

also, the sound collages are art. i've worked in a couple galleries, and what tom does here rivals, if not trumps, a lot of what i've seen/heard. this last weeks was good, and took things to another dimension, but the previous weeks collage was almost complete perfection. it really put together so many despondent elements into a completely coherent, incoherent whole that was somehow uniform and concise. the mark of a true artistic genius.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Austin From Chicago on August 22, 2013, 07:02:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: crapawolf on August 22, 2013, 05:50:29 PM
the star wars racism thing had to be said and was one of the best things ever...

also, the sound collages are art. i've worked in a couple galleries, and what tom does here rivals, if not trumps, a lot of what i've seen/heard. this last weeks was good, and took things to another dimension, but the previous weeks collage was almost complete perfection. it really put together so many despondent elements into a completely coherent, incoherent whole that was somehow uniform and concise. the mark of a true artistic genius.

Yeah, Tom's collages are definitely in league with the best of Negativland's "Over the Edge" and People Like Us. If he decides to take the Best Show in that direction  I'd follow along gladly. It's incredible listening.

Anyhow, one thing I'd love for Tom to sample in his next Piggie TearPen collage is Pauly Shore's "Obama Got Osama" rap - but not the "produced" version in this video, but the weird, cringe-y a capella version he did on Maron's WTF a few months ago. 

Obama Got Osama (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFneUmHbZ5U#ws)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: wood and iron on August 22, 2013, 07:13:43 PM
			

			

				Has anyone mentioned Chris Morris's Jam/Blue Jam? It was a radio show that turned into a TV show that Tom's MegaMix reminds me of. It was ambient and strange and very similar.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 22, 2013, 08:32:21 PM
			

			

				You know what cracked me up? Dean Norris saying "I brought you flowers, my dear."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 23, 2013, 02:40:08 AM
			

			

				Tom on the kids of Under the Dome
Quote
It felt like literally Morey Amsterdam wrote it.

			

			

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				Post by: ndmvhc on August 23, 2013, 07:26:00 PM
			

			

				Again, Tom's Vin Diesel impression is spot on.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Defective on August 24, 2013, 06:22:23 PM
			

			

				Particularly love the inclusion of Seth Green on WTF in the sound collage.  I remember listening to that at the time, bored to tears.  Maron's just trying to stay awake.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on August 24, 2013, 06:34:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Defective on August 24, 2013, 06:22:23 PM
Particularly love the inclusion of Seth Green on WTF in the sound collage.  I remember listening to that at the time, bored to tears.  Maron's just trying to stay awake.

Really not Seth Green's fault if the production company drops the ball and pulls a choke job.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on August 24, 2013, 06:46:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on August 24, 2013, 06:34:07 PM
Really not Seth Green's fault if the production company drops the ball and pulls a choke job.

Love it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 24, 2013, 09:53:52 PM
			

			

				"AWWRIGHT!!! WELCOME . . . To BREAKING NUTS!!! . . . My Breaking Bad . . . recap show . . .  BREAKING NUTS!!!  Starring ME! . . . Gary the SQUIRREL!! . . . Hey MIKE!!!"

He could have stopped right there and I would have been laughing for 20 minutes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on August 26, 2013, 07:43:41 PM
			

			

				How in the hell was anyone other than Tom offered this job?

http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/08/26/sons-of-anarchy-aftershow/ (http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/08/26/sons-of-anarchy-aftershow/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on August 27, 2013, 07:55:30 PM
			

			

				The telephone tough guy who spilled his pudding may have been the BEST CALL EVER.  So brilliant in its simplicity.  It made the show.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on August 28, 2013, 06:45:19 AM
			

			

				Tom's Paul Stanley laser fantasy was the greatest thing in a while. I was in tear.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: drennen_won on August 28, 2013, 12:37:31 PM
			

			

				I mean, I turfed out pretty hard. But can you imagine any of these in the soundscape?

http://lancereddick.com/music/ (http://lancereddick.com/music/)

This is like alien music, right?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 28, 2013, 01:43:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: drennen_won on August 28, 2013, 12:37:31 PM

http://lancereddick.com/music/ (http://lancereddick.com/music/)

This is like alien music, right?

?? Sounds like fairly run-of-the-mill piano-loungey vocal jazz to me. It's a jazz style that kinda focuses on vocal acrobatics, and I don't really feel qualified to judge whether he's a "good" or "bad" singer for that style. But the music doesn't sound super-weird to my ears. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: drennen_won on August 28, 2013, 02:08:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Diablo Sandwich on August 28, 2013, 01:43:45 PM
Quote from: drennen_won on August 28, 2013, 12:37:31 PM

http://lancereddick.com/music/ (http://lancereddick.com/music/)

This is like alien music, right?

?? Sounds like fairly run-of-the-mill piano-loungey vocal jazz to me. It's a jazz style that kinda focuses on vocal acrobatics, and I don't really feel qualified to judge whether he's a "good" or "bad" singer for that style. But the music doesn't sound super-weird to my ears.

"I want to walk into your eyes and skin and bones inside and scream!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 28, 2013, 02:23:03 PM
			

			

				Two weeks in a row some weirdo calls up and tries to talk to Tom about football, a sport he has never exhibited any interest in on the show as far as I can remember.  What the hell.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Josh on August 28, 2013, 03:02:26 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 28, 2013, 02:23:03 PM
Two weeks in a row some weirdo calls up and tries to talk to Tom about football, a sport he has never exhibited any interest in on the show as far as I can remember.  What the hell.

You're forgetting one of my favorite episodes!
February 27, 2001: Tom Blows the Lid Off the XFL
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on August 28, 2013, 03:23:29 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Josh on August 28, 2013, 03:02:26 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 28, 2013, 02:23:03 PM
Two weeks in a row some weirdo calls up and tries to talk to Tom about football, a sport he has never exhibited any interest in on the show as far as I can remember.  What the hell.

You're forgetting one of my favorite episodes!
February 27, 2001: Tom Blows the Lid Off the XFL

Featuring a call by the great Governor Buddy Swales of Alabama! The People's Governor!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on August 28, 2013, 04:00:53 PM
			

			

				"NERDS!!!" 


The sound collage is a piece of art and the further it goes the more lizard brain it gets. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: thom on August 28, 2013, 04:13:37 PM
			

			

				OCTOBER BABY I'm not calling you baby.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: drennen_won on August 28, 2013, 06:35:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 28, 2013, 02:23:03 PM
Two weeks in a row some weirdo calls up and tries to talk to Tom about football, a sport he has never exhibited any interest in on the show as far as I can remember.  What the hell.

Did this guy not sound like Odenkirk?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on August 28, 2013, 06:51:22 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: drennen_won on August 28, 2013, 06:35:07 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 28, 2013, 02:23:03 PM
Two weeks in a row some weirdo calls up and tries to talk to Tom about football, a sport he has never exhibited any interest in on the show as far as I can remember.  What the hell.

Did this guy not sound like Odenkirk?

I mentioned that on the chat. He sounded like a younger version of Odenkirk.

Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on August 28, 2013, 11:03:26 PM
			

			

				"I haven't had all the advantaged you've had...... I'M LITTLE!!!!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 29, 2013, 02:34:51 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 28, 2013, 02:23:03 PM
Two weeks in a row some weirdo calls up and tries to talk to Tom about football, a sport he has never exhibited any interest in on the show as far as I can remember.  What the hell.

Kickalicious!


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peterfromphoenix on August 29, 2013, 02:58:57 AM
			

			

				Did anyone else think Tom bombed with Bob Odenkirk?  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 29, 2013, 10:23:25 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: peterfromphoenix on August 29, 2013, 02:58:57 AM
Did anyone else think Tom bombed with Bob Odenkirk? 

No. Tom would not have unleashed Gary on an unsuspecting Odenkirk. Whether Bob O. listens to the show himself or was filled in ahead of time by Tom or Andy Kindler, he was prepped. He played it strictly deadpan, which may have given you that impression.
			

			

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				Post by: Sashamak on August 29, 2013, 10:46:40 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 29, 2013, 10:23:25 AM
Quote from: peterfromphoenix on August 29, 2013, 02:58:57 AM
Did anyone else think Tom bombed with Bob Odenkirk? 

No. Tom would not have unleashed Gary on an unsuspecting Odenkirk. Whether Bob O. listens to the show himself or was filled in ahead of time by Tom or Andy Kindler, he was prepped. He played it strictly deadpan, which may have given you that impression.

You can tell with Tom breaking slightly that Odenkirk was in on it. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on August 29, 2013, 11:01:14 AM
			

			

				It reminded me of the old Matt Walsh appearances, where Matt played it totally straight as Tom, Jon Benjamin and Jon Glaser were screwing with him.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 29, 2013, 12:36:44 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Sashamak on August 29, 2013, 10:46:40 AM
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on August 29, 2013, 10:23:25 AM
Quote from: peterfromphoenix on August 29, 2013, 02:58:57 AM
Did anyone else think Tom bombed with Bob Odenkirk? 

No. Tom would not have unleashed Gary on an unsuspecting Odenkirk. Whether Bob O. listens to the show himself or was filled in ahead of time by Tom or Andy Kindler, he was prepped. He played it strictly deadpan, which may have given you that impression.

You can tell with Tom breaking slightly that Odenkirk was in on it.

The giveaway that Bob was in on it, if there really was any doubt, was when he asked Gary if he was a real squirrel or a puppet.  

"I dropped my co-co-nut waterrrrrr...it was in a little box and it spa-lattered everwheeeeeeeeere, whaaaaa...."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 29, 2013, 12:53:05 PM
			

			

				Well, also, not to get all analytical an' shit, but it's just not how Tom works. Remember how upset he got at the idea that Chris Elliott would be subjected to a Wally Wackiman call? When Tom gets a guest or a call-in whose time is clearly valuable, he doesn't want them thinking they've dialed into some dumb prank show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Josh on August 29, 2013, 03:20:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on August 29, 2013, 11:01:14 AM
It reminded me of the old Matt Walsh appearances, where Matt played it totally straight as Tom, Jon Benjamin and Jon Glaser were screwing with him.

My personal pick is
May 21, 2002: Daily Show Correspondent Matt Walsh Calls In To Promote His Television Special But Is Interrupted By A Pair Of Fans And Is Chastised By SNL's Horatio Sanz

which contains one of my all-time favorite lines from the show...
MW: Can I say one thing in my defense? He's completely lying.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 29, 2013, 06:41:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Josh on August 29, 2013, 03:20:06 PM
Quote from: justinmh05 on August 29, 2013, 11:01:14 AM
It reminded me of the old Matt Walsh appearances, where Matt played it totally straight as Tom, Jon Benjamin and Jon Glaser were screwing with him.

My personal pick is
May 21, 2002: Daily Show Correspondent Matt Walsh Calls In To Promote His Television Special But Is Interrupted By A Pair Of Fans And Is Chastised By SNL's Horatio Sanz

which contains one of my all-time favorite lines from the show...
MW: Can I say one thing in my defense? He's completely lying.


Those calls are amazing. Matt Walsh's sense of being railroaded is magnificent. Horatio Sanz' and Jon Benjamin's refusal to play along is perfect. 

Matt Walsh returns the favor on the banned David Ogden Stiers  Clayton Thomas calls. Good times.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on August 30, 2013, 07:12:46 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: peterfromphoenix on August 29, 2013, 02:58:57 AM
Did anyone else think Tom bombed with Bob Odenkirk? 

no, but I did wish it was Tom talking to Bob, in the usual style of a Best Show guest interview, rather than Gary. Not least because people on the phone can never keep up with what Gary was saying but also because the interview was limited by it being Gary and "Breaking Nuts" in a way it wouldn't have been if it was Tom.

And this might only be me, cus I start listening to the podcast on a Friday morning around 7am, but opening the show with 30 minutes of Gary screaming was hard going. I much prefer the gentle tones of Tom.

Not to be a negatives-only poster: Paul Stanley/laser talk was great, as are these brief tough guy calls from JW the past few weeks. Nice to have a brief call even when he's on tour!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: weirdo magnet on August 30, 2013, 11:02:45 AM
			

			

				I watched the "Paul Stanley gets mad at a guy with a laser" clip, and the best part is at 2:08 when Paul goes from his tough-guy voice to his stage banter howl.

Paul Stanley gets mad at a guy with a laser (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwXi02hdTJk#)
			

			

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				Post by: Defective on August 30, 2013, 03:26:07 PM
			

			

				That video might be one of the greatest things ever.  When the music stops and the fireworks halt, you're left with four old guys talking tough in heels, leather and makeup.  So incongruous.  Sublime.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on August 30, 2013, 04:35:05 PM
			

			

				and the prompt to put the 3D glasses on at the end. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 30, 2013, 04:49:41 PM
			

			

				It's laser-whippin' time!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 30, 2013, 05:19:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Defective on August 30, 2013, 03:26:07 PM
That video might be one of the greatest things ever.  When the music stops and the fireworks halt, you're left with four old guys talking tough in heels, leather and makeup.  So incongruous.  Sublime.


The laser incident was also mentioned in this thread: http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,5419.msg200096.html#msg200096 (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,5419.msg200096.html#msg200096)

I haven't heard Tom's take on this week's show. I always wondered if Paul was disappointed that "the fans" didn't kill the guy. I bet Peter is glad Gene didn't throw a $20 at him to do it.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: VealCutlet on August 31, 2013, 12:06:24 AM
			

			

				Thanks for the video.  I found another one where Paul freaks out in a similar fashion, but it was a more recent one (with Tommy and Eric.)  I do have to give KISS credit - they have always seemed to maintain, or infrequently go beyond, a PG-13 level of stage banter.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on August 31, 2013, 02:01:43 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: VealCutlet on August 31, 2013, 12:06:24 AM
Thanks for the video.  I found another one where Paul freaks out in a similar fashion, but it was a more recent one (with Tommy and Eric.)  I do have to give KISS credit - they have always seemed to maintain, or infrequently go beyond, a PG-13 level of stage banter.

They know where their KISS bread is KISS buttered.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on August 31, 2013, 09:28:24 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: BadGuyZero on August 31, 2013, 02:01:43 AM
Quote from: VealCutlet on August 31, 2013, 12:06:24 AM
Thanks for the video.  I found another one where Paul freaks out in a similar fashion, but it was a more recent one (with Tommy and Eric.)  I do have to give KISS credit - they have always seemed to maintain, or infrequently go beyond, a PG-13 level of stage banter.

They know where their KISS bread is KISS buttered.

Or perhaps where their Kiss batter is Kiss buttled?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RickInSaltLake on August 31, 2013, 01:59:49 PM
			

			

				I ove how Paul refers to the guy as a "big man". This from the dude protected by a large audience and security...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 04, 2013, 05:15:14 PM
			

			

				Not passing judgment because free-form radio is a rare and wonderful thing, but did the show that replaced Tom last night play nothing but songs at half-speed, or was it just the 3 songs I listened to?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on September 04, 2013, 06:18:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on September 04, 2013, 05:15:14 PM
Not passing judgment, nothing songs at half-speed I listened to?
Yep!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DadHasADD on September 06, 2013, 12:44:33 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: weirdo magnet on August 30, 2013, 11:02:45 AM
I watched the "Paul Stanley gets mad at a guy with a laser" clip, and the best part is at 2:08 when Paul goes from his tough-guy voice to his stage banter howl.

It's hard to take a lambasting seriously when the guy doing it do you is in full makeup.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on September 06, 2013, 02:43:59 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: DadHasADD on September 06, 2013, 12:44:33 PM
Quote from: weirdo magnet on August 30, 2013, 11:02:45 AM
I watched the "Paul Stanley gets mad at a guy with a laser" clip, and the best part is at 2:08 when Paul goes from his tough-guy voice to his stage banter howl.

It's hard to take a lambasting seriously when the guy doing it do you is in full makeup.

Maybe the laser guy was also in full makeup so it might have been an even-Steven kinda deal, hmm?  I though it was cool how all 4 members of the band were standing together in unity at one point, just like one of the old lp covers.  Emphasis on "old".
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DadHasADD on September 06, 2013, 03:47:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on September 06, 2013, 02:43:59 PM
Quote from: DadHasADD on September 06, 2013, 12:44:33 PM
Quote from: weirdo magnet on August 30, 2013, 11:02:45 AM
I watched the "Paul Stanley gets mad at a guy with a laser" clip, and the best part is at 2:08 when Paul goes from his tough-guy voice to his stage banter howl.

It's hard to take a lambasting seriously when the guy doing it do you is in full makeup.

Maybe the laser guy was also in full makeup so it might have been an even-Steven kinda deal, hmm?  I though it was cool how all 4 members of the band were standing together in unity at one point, just like one of the old lp covers.  Emphasis on "old".

ha-ha! I didn't even think of that. You're right! There should be a TV channel of just dudes in makeup fighting each other. Winner gets to take off the makeup and dress like a respectable human being.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on September 06, 2013, 03:57:51 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on September 06, 2013, 02:43:59 PM
 I though it was cool how all 4 members of the band were standing together in unity at one point, just like one of the old lp covers.  Emphasis on "old".


Serfs do not get to stand next to their Lords.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on September 09, 2013, 09:15:28 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: VealCutlet on August 31, 2013, 12:06:24 AM
Thanks for the video.  I found another one where Paul freaks out in a similar fashion, but it was a more recent one (with Tommy and Eric.)  I do have to give KISS credit - they have always seemed to maintain, or infrequently go beyond, a PG-13 level of stage banter.

You should track down the Animalize Live Uncensored video from 1984.  I assume it's on Youtube.  It's the R-rated ne plus ultra of Paul Stanley's stage banter, and it is disgusting.  And hilarious.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on September 10, 2013, 08:53:06 PM
			

			

				Nixon liking The Carpenters doesn't make me like them any less. Imagine how much worse December radio would be without their occasional gems.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 10, 2013, 11:34:26 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on September 10, 2013, 08:53:06 PM
Nixon liking The Carpenters doesn't make me like them any less. 

Personally? I would phrase this as "Nixon liking The Carpenters couldn't make me like them any less."
			

			

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				Post by: YuriDedman on September 11, 2013, 05:16:54 AM
			

			

				It was an odd way to put it. To clarify, I like The Carpenters.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DadHasADD on September 11, 2013, 10:05:27 AM
			

			

				Best from last night for me? Probably when Alderman Shorter called Tom "The Creampuff Kid," that and the sound of choo-choo train coming to kill Tiny Alderman Shorter.

Oh, and also this exchange: 

    "Maiming Squad? Okay I'll keep my eyes peeled"

    "Yeah, you better peel them tight."

AND last night's sound collage was AMAZING, literally mezmerizing.
			

			

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				Post by: Crusherkc on September 11, 2013, 11:40:35 AM
			

			

				Loved "Porcupine Pie" making a comeback via the Great Audio Collage of '13 (now coming in at 19 minutes- a whole LP side!).  Brings me back to when I started to first listen to the Best Show.  

"Do you have puppy dawgs hee hee hee", together with "Hi I'm Dennis" and "Bayonne..." is sure building a case for AP Mike's committment to an institution. I think it's Tom's leverage over him to protect his legacy.

And I loved that last turf-out call of the night.  When big-time Romans were honored and triumphs were held in their name, there was always a slave holding a wreath of laurel over big-time Roman's head whispering in his ear "glory is fleeting, you are mortal".  THAT'S what that call was, after a triumphant show.

"....and there goes Mike" chikoo
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on September 11, 2013, 06:14:18 PM
			

			

				These audio collages or "comedy jams," as Mike calls them, seem to get better with each succeeding week. Last night's was particularly great.

The best moment for me though was getting two shoutouts from Tom on the air. I don't think he found either of my tweets to be particularly amusing, but still, what an honor.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DadHasADD on September 11, 2013, 07:46:10 PM
			

			

				Worst moment was that creepy "Have you worked out lately" call. Though I did love Tom's response, "Have you bombed on a radio show lately?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 11, 2013, 08:53:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on September 11, 2013, 05:16:54 AM
It was an odd way to put it. To clarify, I like The Carpenters.

No, it was a perfectly clear way to make your point. Mine was to make a different point, which is that I would rather eat Chuck Woolery's ear wax than listen to The Carpenters.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: heliumsocket on September 12, 2013, 12:55:02 AM
			

			

				I'd say that Music Mike's Flashback Favorites introduction to "The Worst That Could Happen" is worthy of the Frank Teardrop sound collage.

Brooklyn Bridge - Worst That Could Happen - [original STEREO] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRDRX4Gyq6I#)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on September 12, 2013, 04:06:20 AM
			

			

				"This is how the culture decays: one Red Hot Chilli Peppers record at a time."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on September 12, 2013, 09:53:06 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: heliumsocket on September 12, 2013, 12:55:02 AM
I'd say that Music Mike's Flashback Favorites introduction to "The Worst That Could Happen" is worthy of the Frank Teardrop sound collage.


jesus christ, how many people are in this group!?  pause, tally...a baker's ten. enough for a jury. OR, the surviving members will be standing before a jury if Tom had his druthers.  Yes, an excellent addition to the Collage- Music Mike.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: effecT on September 12, 2013, 07:08:25 PM
			

			

				That's a real solid 'stache-quotient among those Brooklyn Bridge dudes.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on September 14, 2013, 02:42:07 AM
			

			

				The Brooklyn Bridge segment reminded me of a harsh George Jones song called "Worst of Luck". 
George's delivery is impeccable as always, but man is the theme unforgivable- to quote it:

May the troubles that you have all be big ones
I hope every dress he buys you turns to blue
May your life with him be one big mess of heartaches
Oh, here's wishing all the worst of luck to you.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on September 15, 2013, 09:32:57 AM
			

			

				Working my way through old eps and I gotta say, regardless of the apparent falling out between them, Tom and PFT had great rapport on these shows--really entertaining
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on September 16, 2013, 04:51:39 PM
			

			

				I'm listening back to the 8/2/2011 episode of Depravity's Rainbow and losing it.  AP Mike is cracking himself up by saying Mask is in the "deformed pariah" genre and saying he'd have called it "the dude with the face" or "the dude with the monster face."

Salut, AP Mike.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on September 17, 2013, 08:49:39 PM
			

			

				I've got to put the breakdown/takedown of Worst That Could Happen under the BEST category.  Just like Young Girl, it is just pure, simple, classic Best Show.  Just Tom going off on something that has probably flown under the radar, where you've heard it before, a million times (as someone who grew up on CBS FM's oldies, I know I have), but never put too much thought into the lyrics and their real meanings and implications, it had me genuinely laughing out loud on my way home from work, listening to the podcast.  I even must have been laughing after getting out of the car, around 11:35 PM, as I approached my door, as my wife asked if I was laughing when I got inside, having heard me.  I don't laugh out loud like that enough, so when something does get me to, I really appreciate it.

After hearing the segment, I almost want the song more, so I was dissappointed to hear iTunes doesn't have the proper version.  Maybe I'll hit up Amazon's digital selection.  Also, I looked it up on Wikipedia to see what was said about the song.  It apparently has shared roots with another old Best Show song target, MacArthur Park.  Apparently written about the same girl, Susan, that Jimmy Webb had a relationship.  Another interesting nugget from the entry really caught my attention, though:

"The song appeared on the list of songs deemed inappropriate by Clear Channel following the September 11, 2001 attacks specifically and inexplicably listing the Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge version, but not the 5th Dimension version, despite their note-for-note similarity."  It really puts things in perspective, eh, Johnny Maestro?  Maybe there are truly worse things.  Also, from there, I went to the article for that list and found this:

"The list contains 165 songs, including all songs by Rage Against the Machine as well as certain songs recorded by multiple artists (for example "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan and the same song by Guns N' Roses).[4]"  This was only 1 of 165 songs deemed inappropriate to play, following that tragedy.  Also, I think all songs by Rage Against The Machine should be on a list to not be played, in general, as a side-note.


   -Zach
			

			

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				Post by: MiddleBro on September 17, 2013, 08:58:24 PM
			

			

				Oh, also in the BEST column: "I'm gonna get SQUEEEEEESHED!".  Did anybody else catch (albeit later, on repeat listening) the foreshadowing of Alderman SHORTER'S fate, right there in his own name?


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on September 17, 2013, 10:35:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on September 17, 2013, 08:58:24 PM
Oh, also in the BEST column: "I'm gonna get SQUEEEEEESHED!".  Did anybody else catch (albeit later, on repeat listening) the foreshadowing of Alderman SHORTER'S fate, right there in his own name?


   -Zach

Yes. The throwaway shrink ray topic wasn't so throwaway after all. There are levels and *levels.*
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on September 18, 2013, 10:31:22 AM
			

			

				Great show last night.  I would think for someone who has managed to create some sort of credibility, Mark Wahlberg's ipod would be repulsive.  

Good call from the guy who mentioned he had been BadCo'ed before--and even though you knew what was coming next, still great. 

Tom's Comedy Jam! was brilliant again...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on September 18, 2013, 10:44:53 AM
			

			

				Best and worst: "Dave from Boston" in an unprecedented event, beats getting Bad Companied after going on an unfocused rant about Donald Trump and Big Jim ("Hank") from Under the Dome.

Just like the egg inside the mini-dome.

Also, I think any NFL pre/post game panelist would have an awful ipod.  Dan Marino must have the Ace Ventura soundtrack and a couple of Shaquille O'Neal albums.   

BTW: what's with people asking you if you like a show, you answer 'seen it once, not for me', they respond 'what are you crazy? that's a great show!'?  I'm relistening to the show and I'm at the call from south Philly last night.  Berating Tom cuz he didn't care for 'Firefly'.  Why are Josh Weedon fans the biggest culprits at doing this?  Some people do not care for his brand of snarky/meta-ironic/pop-cultural referencing sci-fi actioners.  From 'Buffy' to 'Cabin in the Woods'- booooo!  Tom played it right.  "Okay I'll give it another chance"  That will stop the pestering.  I did the same for the Avengers: "Oh I was in a bad mood when I saw it, I'm sure I will like it when I see it again on video"  I was in a bad mood because of watching that movie.  I saw one episode of 'Firefly': Buck Rogers with updated special effects and slightly edgier wise cracks. So what?  Sorry, Weedon fans touch a button in me.

NERDS! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on September 18, 2013, 12:00:23 PM
			

			

				Joss Whedon fans are the worst evangelists of his work ever.  They are the reason my wife will never assent to watch Firefly with me.  Second place goes to my fellow Radiohead fans.

On another note, I hate to admit this but I get really excited when Tom gets James'ed.  I hate "James" himself because he's such a putz, but I always hope Tom will figure out it's him before he gets James'ed and will James him again.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on September 18, 2013, 01:21:39 PM
			

			

				"Get in the cage, Mike."
			

			

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				Post by: Sashamak on September 18, 2013, 03:46:51 PM
			

			

				I could only imagine the nightmare A Mumford and Sons in Space Concept album would be. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DadHasADD on September 18, 2013, 03:51:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on September 18, 2013, 01:21:39 PM
"Get in the cage, Mike."

I really think The American Ruse should be installed side-by-side with the next David Blaine stunt.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 18, 2013, 09:19:01 PM
			

			

				I know who has the worst iPod in showbiz, because I've been briefed on its contents many times.

Andy Breckman.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TheyGotEmma on September 18, 2013, 11:06:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on September 18, 2013, 10:44:53 AM
Best and worst: "Dave from Boston" in an unprecedented event, beats getting Bad Companied after going on an unfocused rant about Donald Trump and Big Jim ("Hank") from Under the Dome.

Just like the egg inside the mini-dome.

Also, I think any NFL pre/post game panelist would have an awful ipod.  Dan Marino must have the Ace Ventura soundtrack and a couple of Shaquille O'Neal albums.   

BTW: what's with people asking you if you like a show, you answer 'seen it once, not for me', they respond 'what are you crazy? that's a great show!'?  I'm relistening to the show and I'm at the call from south Philly last night.  Berating Tom cuz he didn't care for 'Firefly'.  Why are Josh Weedon fans the biggest culprits at doing this?  Some people do not care for his brand of snarky/meta-ironic/pop-cultural referencing sci-fi actioners.  From 'Buffy' to 'Cabin in the Woods'- booooo!  Tom played it right.  "Okay I'll give it another chance"  That will stop the pestering.  I did the same for the Avengers: "Oh I was in a bad mood when I saw it, I'm sure I will like it when I see it again on video"  I was in a bad mood because of watching that movie.  I saw one episode of 'Firefly': Buck Rogers with updated special effects and slightly edgier wise cracks. So what?  Sorry, Weedon fans touch a button in me.

NERDS!

I agree with this-- although I'm very guilty of pestering people to listen to the Best Show. 

My sister did finally convince me to watch Firefly. I thought it was mostly just okay. 

And she still has not listened to any of TBSOWFMU. SIGH!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: voivod on September 19, 2013, 12:26:17 AM
			

			

				The day after...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/18/3635873/ny-man-who-dressed-as-elmo-admits.html (http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/18/3635873/ny-man-who-dressed-as-elmo-admits.html)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on September 19, 2013, 01:22:05 AM
			

			

				Mike's laughter throughout the show last night was great - loved his cracking up when Tom dumped the creepy "Top Cat" guy.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: effecT on September 19, 2013, 05:59:00 AM
			

			

				I was very happy to hear James is still alive and that he did not drown in his own sweat.

I might be the only one, but I love when he calls every 11 months. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on September 19, 2013, 09:32:43 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: effecT on September 19, 2013, 05:59:00 AM
I was very happy to hear James is still alive and that he did not drown in his own sweat.

I might be the only one, but I love when he calls every 11 months. 

I like James.  I really like the way he immediately starts flaming out if Tom gets him to stay on the line.  I lost it when he said "a Jamesing occurred" or whatever it was.

Quote from: Crusherkc on September 18, 2013, 10:44:53 AM
BTW: what's with people asking you if you like a show, you answer 'seen it once, not for me', they respond 'what are you crazy? that's a great show!'?  I'm relistening to the show and I'm at the call from south Philly last night.  Berating Tom cuz he didn't care for 'Firefly'.  Why are Josh Weedon fans the biggest culprits at doing this?  Some people do not care for his brand of snarky/meta-ironic/pop-cultural referencing sci-fi actioners.  From 'Buffy' to 'Cabin in the Woods'- booooo!  Tom played it right.  "Okay I'll give it another chance"  That will stop the pestering.  I did the same for the Avengers: "Oh I was in a bad mood when I saw it, I'm sure I will like it when I see it again on video"  I was in a bad mood because of watching that movie.  I saw one episode of 'Firefly': Buck Rogers with updated special effects and slightly edgier wise cracks. So what?  Sorry, Weedon fans touch a button in me.

Oh, do I ever agree with this.  Even if I didn't already despise what little I've seen of this guy's work, his fans have guaranteed that I won't ever attempt to sit through any more of it.  I don't like sci-fi or fantasy stuff at all, though, so cutesy, grating versions of same are absolutely not going to be for me.

Whedon fans are the Zappa fans of sci-fi, and I'll bet there's serious overlap between those two fanbases.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 20, 2013, 01:18:58 PM
			

			

				Poor Mike, getting blamed for my 'I'm surprised none of the Nazis got killed in the shootout' comment in the forum.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on September 20, 2013, 01:48:29 PM
			

			

				"Tonight there's gonna be a dome break / Somewhere under this dome."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on September 20, 2013, 04:34:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on September 20, 2013, 01:18:58 PM
Poor Mike, getting blamed for my 'I'm surprised none of the Nazis got killed in the shootout' comment in the forum.

Thanks for owning up to your comment, Steve. I stand exonerated.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Trembling Eagle on September 20, 2013, 05:06:32 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: DadHasADD on September 11, 2013, 07:46:10 PM
Worst moment was that creepy "Have you worked out lately" call. Though I did love Tom's response, "Have you bombed on a radio show lately?"

oh I dunno
I thought that was going somewhere...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on September 21, 2013, 12:41:42 AM
			

			

				Trembling Eagle -

I could start lifting weights tomorrow if I wanted to. 

You on the other hand could take from now until the end of time and you'd never be able to intentionally make anybody laugh. 

Tom.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on September 21, 2013, 01:53:59 AM
			

			

				I loved the Topcat guy throwout, and I also loved Tom's back-and-forth with the Apple girl.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Trembling Eagle on September 21, 2013, 03:43:54 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on September 21, 2013, 12:41:42 AM
Trembling Eagle -

I could start lifting weights tomorrow if I wanted to. 

You on the other hand could take from now until the end of time and you'd never be able to intentionally make anybody laugh. 

Tom.

of course. your comedy and writing chops are unquestionable. thanks for the many, many hours of great entertainment over the years.

But you have to admit some of the greatest comedians have also lifted Joe Piscopo, Carrot Top, Ben Stiller even Dane Cook. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on September 21, 2013, 08:49:20 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on September 21, 2013, 03:43:54 AM
But you have to admit some of the greatest comedians have also lifted Joe Piscopo, Carrot Top, Ben Stiller even Dane Cook.

Well, Trembling Eagle just made me laugh, but I'm completely unclear on whether it was intentional.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigoteetoe on September 23, 2013, 05:28:36 PM
			

			

				Zazzle-ing "I lifted Joe Piscapo" t-shirt now, cementing my place in the list of all time great comedians.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on September 23, 2013, 06:59:12 PM
			

			

				I lifted a Joe Piscopo joke once and Joe lifts weights, by the transitive property I too lift weights
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike_b on September 24, 2013, 12:25:52 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on September 18, 2013, 12:00:23 PM
Joss Whedon fans are the worst evangelists of his work ever.  They are the reason my wife will never assent to watch Firefly with me.  Second place goes to my fellow Radiohead fans.
 I was talking about Radiohead fans and their tendencies and I coined the phrase Stoned-splaining as a result. Yes I'm bragging.


Quote
On another note, I hate to admit this but I get really excited when Tom gets James'ed.  I hate "James" himself because he's such a putz, but I always hope Tom will figure out it's him before he gets James'ed and will James him again. 
 The time that Tom Jamesed James was one of the best things ever.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 24, 2013, 06:11:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Trembling Eagle on September 21, 2013, 03:43:54 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on September 21, 2013, 12:41:42 AM
Trembling Eagle -

I could start lifting weights tomorrow if I wanted to. 

You on the other hand could take from now until the end of time and you'd never be able to intentionally make anybody laugh. 

Tom.

of course. your comedy and writing chops are unquestionable. thanks for the many, many hours of great entertainment over the years.

But you have to admit some of the greatest comedians have also lifted Joe Piscopo, Carrot Top, Ben Stiller even Dane Cook.

Check it out, Tom, he intentionally(?) made somebody laugh.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: effecT on September 24, 2013, 06:58:59 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mike_b on September 24, 2013, 12:25:52 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on September 18, 2013, 12:00:23 PM
On another note, I hate to admit this but I get really excited when Tom gets James'ed.  I hate "James" himself because he's such a putz, but I always hope Tom will figure out it's him before he gets James'ed and will James him again. 
 The time that Tom Jamesed James was one of the best things ever.


Yes, I distinctly remember that. But Tom has such a keen sense for these types of "pranks". He did it to the "Carry on my wayward son"-kids too.
Simply wonderful!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on September 26, 2013, 03:20:00 PM
			

			

				Can anyone tell me what Tom's "connect" to Bye Bye Birdie is? Doesn't seem like a musical guy!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on September 26, 2013, 05:11:32 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on September 26, 2013, 03:20:00 PM
Can anyone tell me what Tom's "connect" to Bye Bye Birdie is? Doesn't seem like a musical guy!

You don't know Tom. There was a show years ago when he played this like four times

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wCXr_6wgns#t=1m17s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wCXr_6wgns#t=1m17s)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on September 26, 2013, 07:30:33 PM
			

			

				Thanks, not that clay. I figured it had been a running joke at some point. I've only listened for a year or two. My question was, did he ever explain how he came to know that song, musical, etc....but not important enough for me to have even asked in the first place, so nevermind...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on September 27, 2013, 02:49:35 AM
			

			

				"Bye Bye Birdie" was a staple of premium cable channels in the early- and mid-80s. There were a few years where I'm pretty certain I watched it two or three times a month.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: effecT on September 27, 2013, 08:40:35 AM
			

			

				Tom also demanded a genius grant, after some other guy undeservedly got one, to stage his one-man show of Bye Bye Birdie. See the episode on March 6, 2012.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on September 27, 2013, 09:25:41 AM
			

			

				Thanks, you guys!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on September 27, 2013, 11:14:38 AM
			

			

				A movie that featured Paul Lynde as a father of three and also a guy whose superannuated mother was only two years older than his va-va-voom girlfriend.  That's Broadway Hollywood.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on September 27, 2013, 01:36:09 PM
			

			

				BRAD!

So great, this Brad "Hatch" Miller.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: InspectorHound on September 27, 2013, 03:31:36 PM
			

			

				201-209-9368
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on September 28, 2013, 02:31:54 AM
			

			

				"Bye Bye Birdie" is on MOVIES! network right now.

http://moviestvnetwork.com/ (http://moviestvnetwork.com/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on October 02, 2013, 05:05:01 PM
			

			

				The Peabody Duck Story.  Something about aquatic birds walking in a row in human environs makes Tom giddy.  Remember the story about the geese blocking traffic?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on October 02, 2013, 05:23:14 PM
			

			

				"Is this George Harrison?"

"Please don't do this."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 03, 2013, 11:49:22 AM
			

			

				What was that "sneeze" reference he made with Gilgamesh at the end of the show when he was talking to Jason from Alabama. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dutch on October 03, 2013, 02:04:37 PM
			

			

				I'm catching up on WTF w/ Marc Maron. The Huey Lewis episode has Huey singing the praises of Pigpen. Maybe this is what triggered the Pigpen in the first place. It would make a great addition to the audio collage.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 04, 2013, 09:18:40 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on October 03, 2013, 11:49:22 AM
What was that "sneeze" reference he made with Gilgamesh at the end of the show when he was talking to Jason from Alabama.

I thought I knew what film he was talking about, but I had to look up the "Mel Ott" park, and Google sent me to a post on this very board:

http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,3693.msg190422.html#msg190422 (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,3693.msg190422.html#msg190422)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 04, 2013, 12:29:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 04, 2013, 09:18:40 AM
Quote from: Shades on October 03, 2013, 11:49:22 AM
What was that "sneeze" reference he made with Gilgamesh at the end of the show when he was talking to Jason from Alabama.

I thought I knew what film he was talking about, but I had to look up the "Mel Ott" park, and Google sent me to a post on this very board:

http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,3693.msg190422.html#msg190422 (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,3693.msg190422.html#msg190422)

Thanks Jason
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 04, 2013, 06:07:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: ColbyCheese on October 02, 2013, 05:23:14 PM
"Is this George Harrison?"

"Please don't do this."

Yes.

That, and I believe when he was talking about Spray Paint, Tom said something along the lines of "if you're a fan of the Urinals..." along with some other bands. I used to work with a guy from the Urinals, I didn't know that they were known outside of LA. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on October 05, 2013, 08:07:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on October 04, 2013, 06:07:07 PM
Quote from: ColbyCheese on October 02, 2013, 05:23:14 PM
"Is this George Harrison?"

"Please don't do this."

Yes.

That, and I believe when he was talking about Spray Paint, Tom said something along the lines of "if you're a fan of the Urinals..." along with some other bands. I used to work with a guy from the Urinals, I didn't know that they were known outside of LA.

 In The Red records recently put out a nice vinyl reissue of The Urinals Negative Capability album, which along with the phenomenal Fuzz LP also on In The Red make up my two favorite records in quite a while.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on October 06, 2013, 12:29:38 AM
			

			

				Pretty much everything In The Red puts out is a winner. Trouble In Mind, Hozac, Slumberland, Sing Sing and Sacred Bones are also winning labels. The last time I can remember buying records by acts I'd never heard solely because of the label was late 80s/early 90s with Wax Trax, Sub Pop and Earache.

EDIT: Slovenly is another current label responsible for many of my record purchases.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bananagrabbers on October 06, 2013, 08:52:48 PM
			

			

				Listening to the podcast of this week's ep now, and Tom trying to avoiding Breaking Bad spoilers is almost as tense as the show itself.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 06, 2013, 10:27:53 PM
			

			

				Between Andy Breckman and Andy Kindler, can we just assume that comedy people named Andy have impossibly frozen-in-time musical tastes? I'm looking at you, Andy Daly, Andy Dick, Andy Borowitz, Andy Haynes, Andy Andrews, and Andy Kaufman.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: upgrayedd on October 07, 2013, 11:19:38 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: roman on July 08, 2013, 02:01:12 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on July 08, 2013, 09:53:40 AM
Interesting stuff about the Four (sic?) Day Creep:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080926051153AAakCf8 (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080926051153AAakCf8)

According to this music scholar, it's 'fore day creep and it comes from Ida Cox and then Humble Pie.

If it's on Yahoo Answers it must be true

In this case it is true. It refers to the act of slipping out on your woman before the sun comes up, not a 96-hour binge, though Pigpen likely did both in his time.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on October 07, 2013, 12:41:29 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: bananagrabbers on October 06, 2013, 08:52:48 PM
Listening to the podcast of this week's ep now, and Tom trying to avoiding Breaking Bad spoilers is almost as tense as the show itself.

This was such a great episode ("The Filibuster"), just Tom Being Tom, telling stories, laying it down. As a loyal fan of 7 years, that's all I really want. Callers? Overrated! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: voivod on October 07, 2013, 09:22:04 PM
			

			

				Agreed. My favorites are the Italian Restaurant and the Train stories.  A great show
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 08, 2013, 01:25:51 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: voivod on October 07, 2013, 09:22:04 PM
Agreed. My favorites are the Italian Restaurant and the Train stories.  A great show

I like it when Tom opens up too, i know he likes his privacy but he doesn't have to share everything just give us a little something somethin'.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 08, 2013, 01:52:41 AM
			

			

				Quote from Tom, on last week's show:

"Longest back announcing, ever, on the show ... 10:00, and I've back announced one song".


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: lastplaneout on October 08, 2013, 09:30:26 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on October 04, 2013, 06:07:07 PM
That, and I believe when he was talking about Spray Paint, Tom said something along the lines of "if you're a fan of the Urinals..." along with some other bands. I used to work with a guy from the Urinals, I didn't know that they were known outside of LA.

In the Red just reissued a double LP of their stuff. And it's pretty fantastic. If nothing else, there's a live Soft Machine cover on it.

Edit: Just saw that this was already mentioned! Sorry!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on October 08, 2013, 02:40:26 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: BadGuyZero on October 06, 2013, 12:29:38 AM
Pretty much everything In The Red puts out is a winner. Trouble In Mind, Hozac, Slumberland, Sing Sing and Sacred Bones are also winning labels. 
EDIT: Slovenly is another current label responsible for many of my record purchases.

Agreed and also wish to add Burger, WINDIAN, Drag City and  Dirtnap to the list
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on October 08, 2013, 07:46:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: CSW on October 08, 2013, 02:40:26 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on October 06, 2013, 12:29:38 AM
Pretty much everything In The Red puts out is a winner. Trouble In Mind, Hozac, Slumberland, Sing Sing and Sacred Bones are also winning labels. 
EDIT: Slovenly is another current label responsible for many of my record purchases.

Agreed and also wish to add Burger, WINDIAN, Drag City and  Dirtnap to the list

Fine additions indeed!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bookgills on October 08, 2013, 09:01:11 PM
			

			

				y'all forgot goner!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spike on October 15, 2013, 05:14:59 AM
			

			

				Interesting last few shows, especially Tom's encounter with cops.

JOHN WESLEY SHIPP SELLS P&G PRODUCTS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xobIvGT3Oag#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on October 15, 2013, 12:14:47 PM
			

			

				Spike lives!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 15, 2013, 01:30:12 PM
			

			

				And listens.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 16, 2013, 01:14:28 AM
			

			

				I liked when Mike distilled the complexities of the Bible down to "God was a mean dude".
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 16, 2013, 09:20:58 AM
			

			

				He also identified the two most important books.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 16, 2013, 09:39:29 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on October 16, 2013, 01:14:28 AM
I liked when Mike distilled the complexities of the Bible down to "God was a mean dude".

Evelyn Waugh wrote in a letter about the time he got Randolph Churchill to read the entire Bible on a bet: "He has never read any of it before and is hideously excited; keeps reading quotations aloud... or merely slapping his side & chortling 'God, isn't God a shit!'"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on October 16, 2013, 01:42:12 PM
			

			

				Mike was killing it all night. The moments he picked to give the phone number were inspired. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on October 16, 2013, 02:54:46 PM
			

			

				Enjoyed the Bond talk too. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on October 16, 2013, 05:22:10 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: ColbyCheese on October 16, 2013, 01:42:12 PM
Mike was killing it all night. The moments he picked to give the phone number were inspired.

I am listening the "AP Mike Appreciation" show again from earlier this year. It's so great and so is AP MIKE! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on October 16, 2013, 10:52:26 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mostlymeat on October 16, 2013, 05:22:10 PM
Quote from: ColbyCheese on October 16, 2013, 01:42:12 PM
Mike was killing it all night. The moments he picked to give the phone number were inspired.

I am listening the "AP Mike Appreciation" show again from earlier this year. It's so great and so is AP MIKE!

Somebody could say something along these lines every week, and it still wouldn't be enough.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on October 17, 2013, 07:40:22 PM
			

			

				During this week's Depravity's Rainbow, at 1:18:10, AP Mike said to Therese, about greeting potential trick-or-treaters, "I very well may have a costume--hint, hint--by that time."

On the July 16, 2013 Best Show, at 2:33:31, Tom said to AP Mike, "You can be what Captain Bayonne needs: a supervillain." And on August 6, 2013, from 43:23 to 44:00 on the wfmu.org pop‑up player, Tom alludes, "...every hero needs a villain, and the idea of Mike becoming a foil to Captain Bayonne... I've heard some rumblings. If you think you've heard this show get weird, get ready guys."

Are these statements related? We'll have to stay tuned.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on October 17, 2013, 08:15:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 16, 2013, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: mostlymeat on October 16, 2013, 05:22:10 PM
Quote from: ColbyCheese on October 16, 2013, 01:42:12 PM
Mike was killing it all night. The moments he picked to give the phone number were inspired.

I am listening the "AP Mike Appreciation" show again from earlier this year. It's so great and so is AP MIKE!

Somebody could say something along these lines every week, and it still wouldn't be enough.

Mike's timing is really good, that's true, Charlie Watts-esque. He's really got a great "non-style" style and the beats before the phone numbers are a perfect example. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on October 17, 2013, 10:31:37 PM
			

			

				Mike's thumbs down review of the Bible was hilarious... well, just the fact that he actually reviewed it was good enough. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on October 19, 2013, 12:02:05 AM
			

			

				Only thirty minutes of Depravity's Rainbow got posted on iTunes. Can I have the rest?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 21, 2013, 02:07:11 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 19, 2013, 12:02:05 AM
Only thirty minutes of Depravity's Rainbow got posted on iTunes. Can I have the rest?

http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7238.msg202723.html#msg202723 (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7238.msg202723.html#msg202723)

I always ask in the same thread (or post the link if I can figure it out myself).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 22, 2013, 04:10:43 PM
			

			

				I asked Mike directly on Twitter. Even though he follows 100,000 people, he answered me right away. He's a good guy.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigoteetoe on October 22, 2013, 07:25:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on October 17, 2013, 07:40:22 PM
During this week's Depravity's Rainbow, at 1:18:10, AP Mike said to Therese, about greeting potential trick-or-treaters, "I very well may have a costume--hint, hint--by that time."

On the July 16, 2013 Best Show, at 2:33:31, Tom said to AP Mike, "You can be what Captain Bayonne needs: a supervillain." And on August 6, 2013, from 43:23 to 44:00 on the wfmu.org pop‑up player, Tom alludes, "...every hero needs a villain, and the idea of Mike becoming a foil to Captain Bayonne... I've heard some rumblings. If you think you've heard this show get weird, get ready guys."

Are these statements related? We'll have to stay tuned.

I fully encourage the Room 237-Level analysis of Mike's comments on the air, in search for clues.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on October 23, 2013, 09:36:28 AM
			

			

				Anyone guessin' the big news? I feel like I can guess but I don't want to get hammered by the man if I spoil it or get it wrong!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on October 23, 2013, 12:06:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on October 23, 2013, 09:36:28 AM
Anyone guessin' the big news? I feel like I can guess but I don't want to get hammered by the man if I spoil it or get it wrong!

I hope it's good news.  My only guess would be bad.

Seriously, Pablo Prigioni??!! 

Tom is more like Durant (current) or Magic (retired).  Creative scorers with the skills to play any position, can score or assist and is the #1 leader.  Closest personality though may be Kobe. #VINO
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: InspectorHound on October 23, 2013, 12:51:54 PM
			

			

				The Spike call was an all-time classic! I'll be disappointed if I tune into Revolt TV and don't see Alan Colmes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AGnuGhoti on October 23, 2013, 03:21:23 PM
			

			

				Going out on a limb here and saying the big announcement is that Tom got a job and is leaving for the Left Coast.  Either that, or something to do with the new WFMU studio/theatre.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on October 23, 2013, 03:30:35 PM
			

			

				I hope it is good news. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on October 23, 2013, 03:42:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AGnuGhoti on October 23, 2013, 03:21:23 PM
Going out on a limb here and saying the big announcement is that Tom got a job and is leaving for the Left Coast.  Either that, or something to do with the new WFMU studio/theatre.

These seem like the two most likely scenarios to me.

Probably not wise to speculate though.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on October 23, 2013, 03:45:19 PM
			

			

				Or maybe Tom has decided to run for Congress.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on October 23, 2013, 04:22:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nec13 on October 23, 2013, 03:42:27 PM
Quote from: AGnuGhoti on October 23, 2013, 03:21:23 PM
Going out on a limb here and saying the big announcement is that Tom got a job and is leaving for the Left Coast.  Either that, or something to do with the new WFMU studio/theatre.

These seem like the two most likely scenarios to me.

Probably not wise to speculate though.

My guess is the former. Good for him but sad for us (if that's what it is!)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Big Plastic Head on October 23, 2013, 06:46:55 PM
			

			

				Any time Tom sings that System of a Down song.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on October 23, 2013, 06:49:21 PM
			

			

				THE GIFT!  FINALLY!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on October 23, 2013, 07:31:03 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AGnuGhoti on October 23, 2013, 03:21:23 PM
Going out on a limb here and saying the big announcement is that Tom got a job and is leaving for the Left Coast.  Either that, or something to do with the new WFMU studio/theatre.

I think maybe "Going to California" wasn't coincidence.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on October 23, 2013, 08:10:30 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on October 23, 2013, 07:31:03 PM
Quote from: AGnuGhoti on October 23, 2013, 03:21:23 PM
Going out on a limb here and saying the big announcement is that Tom got a job and is leaving for the Left Coast.  Either that, or something to do with the new WFMU studio/theatre.

I think maybe "Going to California" wasn't coincidence. 

Yes, it's the song from the Entourage finale. It's obvious (from the Doug Ellin retweets) that Tom got a job working on the Entourage movie (likely from the outline he presented on the February 5, 2013 episode) and will have to take some time off from doing the Best Show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on October 23, 2013, 08:35:31 PM
			

			

				Anyway that Garrison Keillor clip was the most distressing thing. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on October 23, 2013, 10:04:51 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: gravy boat on October 23, 2013, 12:06:17 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on October 23, 2013, 09:36:28 AM
Anyone guessin' the big news? I feel like I can guess but I don't want to get hammered by the man if I spoil it or get it wrong!

I hope it's good news.  My only guess would be bad.

Seriously, Pablo Prigioni??!! 

Tom is more like Durant (current) or Magic (retired).  Creative scorers with the skills to play any position, can score or assist and is the #1 leader.  Closest personality though may be Kobe. #VINO

How about Steve Nash? Also known as the dude who was a guard for Arizona forever?

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 24, 2013, 12:13:20 AM
			

			

				Nash? Arizona? You mean for the Phoenix Suns? There a long time, but he's hobbling along for my Lakers now. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: weirdo magnet on October 24, 2013, 11:36:27 AM
			

			

				I'm really loving these short Jon Wurster calls while he's been on tour, though I miss the regular ones. 

And the guy who called wanting advice on bears is just the worst kind of caller, in my mind - someone trying too hard to be funny. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on October 24, 2013, 02:53:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: weirdo magnet on October 24, 2013, 11:36:27 AM
I'm really loving these short Jon Wurster calls while he's been on tour, though I miss the regular ones. 

And the guy who called wanting advice on bears is just the worst kind of caller, in my mind - someone trying too hard to be funny.

Yeah, that guy was last night's worst.  He was up to something. You can tell when a caller seems to deliberately talk over Tom.  What a great show, too hard to pick a best moment but hearty-sounding Dave from Knoxville calling in was sweet.  I don't know you personally, sir, but hope you're feeling better.  Also, a near perfect call from Spike ("of course pet ha ha ha") and the best collage yet.

viva la Scharpling!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cameron on October 24, 2013, 06:39:11 PM
			

			

				I liked the guy who works in the boiler room. Always great to hear a fellow hard hat. 

The Garrison Keillor clips were disgusting.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on October 24, 2013, 06:44:59 PM
			

			

				Last week, only 30 minutes of Depravity's Rainbow made it onto the iTunes feed; this week, only 7 minutes of The Best Show. Dumb iTunes! Give me my Scharpling and Scharpling-related products!!!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 24, 2013, 07:19:39 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 24, 2013, 06:44:59 PM
Last week, only 30 minutes of Depravity's Rainbow made it onto the iTunes feed; this week, only 7 minutes of The Best Show. Dumb iTunes! Give me my Scharpling and Scharpling-related products!!!
Dave (and others in same boat),

Go to the Most Recent Archives page on the WFMU site.

Right click on MP3 and "save link as" to Downloads Folder.

When the download is complete you can either drag it into iTunes or right click and open with iTunes.

Hope this helps.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 24, 2013, 09:46:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on October 23, 2013, 04:22:57 PM
Quote from: nec13 on October 23, 2013, 03:42:27 PM
Quote from: AGnuGhoti on October 23, 2013, 03:21:23 PM
Going out on a limb here and saying the big announcement is that Tom got a job and is leaving for the Left Coast.  Either that, or something to do with the new WFMU studio/theatre.

These seem like the two most likely scenarios to me.

Probably not wise to speculate though.

My guess is the former. Good for him but sad for us (if that's what it is!)

Quote from: Crusherkc on October 23, 2013, 07:31:03 PM

I think maybe "Going to California" wasn't coincidence. 


"Going to California", along with the first song in Tom's set "Los Angeles" by Gene Clark.

We'll see what happens ... as a fan, I hope the show goes on, even if it gets cut down to once a month or every few months ... but ultimately, Tom knows whats best for Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on October 24, 2013, 11:36:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on October 24, 2013, 07:19:39 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 24, 2013, 06:44:59 PM
Last week, only 30 minutes of Depravity's Rainbow made it onto the iTunes feed; this week, only 7 minutes of The Best Show. Dumb iTunes! Give me my Scharpling and Scharpling-related products!!!
Dave (and others in same boat),

Go to the Most Recent Archives page on the WFMU site.

Right click on MP3 and "save link as" to Downloads Folder.

When the download is complete you can either drag it into iTunes or right click and open with iTunes.

Hope this helps.

Cheeze Whiz, is this new? I asked about this for years, and was told repeatedly that it was not possible. Fredericks I stand in awe of you, your knowledge, and your podcast.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 25, 2013, 12:34:41 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: weirdo magnet on October 24, 2013, 11:36:27 AM
I'm really loving these short Jon Wurster calls while he's been on tour, though I miss the regular ones.

Great to hear them going after the call from the Rutgers guy just before, you could tell that it was all in the moment.

The Keillor poetry and discussion was of course disturbing, but Scott Simon's sucking up to him was the worst part of that, to me. 

And if there is a departure coming, I'm hoping that Tom can do something in public here in LA and spread the Best Show gospel to my fellow Angelenos. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on October 25, 2013, 10:57:17 AM
			

			

				Regarding the big announcement.  It could just be something simple like the show is switching times, or that Tom is going away for a few months and someone will guest host things while he's gone (like the Daily Show did).

Or maybe Tom and/or Mike are leaving.

Or maybe the show is moving to the west coast?

The announcement could be anything.  It could even be something positive.  Maybe the sound collages are going to be on the next Skrillex album.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 25, 2013, 03:53:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: roman on October 25, 2013, 10:57:17 AM
It could just be something simple like the show is switching times, 
I miss the 8 O'Clock start time.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on October 25, 2013, 04:20:11 PM
			

			

				What if Tom/Mike is Banksy? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AGnuGhoti on October 25, 2013, 05:10:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 24, 2013, 11:36:54 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 24, 2013, 07:19:39 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 24, 2013, 06:44:59 PM
Last week, only 30 minutes of Depravity's Rainbow made it onto the iTunes feed; this week, only 7 minutes of The Best Show. Dumb iTunes! Give me my Scharpling and Scharpling-related products!!!
Dave (and others in same boat),

Go to the Most Recent Archives page on the WFMU site.

Right click on MP3 and "save link as" to Downloads Folder.

When the download is complete you can either drag it into iTunes or right click and open with iTunes.

Hope this helps.

Cheeze Whiz, is this new? I asked about this for years, and was told repeatedly that it was not possible. Fredericks I stand in awe of you, your knowledge, and your podcast.

I cannot get this to work.  I can save the .m3u file, but that is not worth anything.  Are you sure this works?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on October 25, 2013, 06:45:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Sashamak on October 25, 2013, 04:20:11 PM
What if Tom/Mike is Banksy?

Or Barksy?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 26, 2013, 09:20:16 AM
			

			

				I thought Banksy was Turk 182.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 26, 2013, 12:19:04 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AGnuGhoti on October 25, 2013, 05:10:46 PM

I cannot get this to work.  I can save the .m3u file, but that is not worth anything.  Are you sure this works?
Get the "Switch Converter" then pop what you got into it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on October 26, 2013, 08:14:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on October 26, 2013, 12:19:04 PM
Quote from: AGnuGhoti on October 25, 2013, 05:10:46 PM

I cannot get this to work.  I can save the .m3u file, but that is not worth anything.  Are you sure this works?
Get the "Switch Converter" then pop what you got into it.

???
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 26, 2013, 08:26:19 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 26, 2013, 08:14:35 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 26, 2013, 12:19:04 PM
Quote from: AGnuGhoti on October 25, 2013, 05:10:46 PM

I cannot get this to work.  I can save the .m3u file, but that is not worth anything.  Are you sure this works?
Get the "Switch Converter" then pop what you got into it.

???

http://www.nch.com.au/switch/ (http://www.nch.com.au/switch/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on October 26, 2013, 08:46:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on October 26, 2013, 08:26:19 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on October 26, 2013, 08:14:35 PM
Quote from: fonpr on October 26, 2013, 12:19:04 PM
Quote from: AGnuGhoti on October 25, 2013, 05:10:46 PM

I cannot get this to work.  I can save the .m3u file, but that is not worth anything.  Are you sure this works?
Get the "Switch Converter" then pop what you got into it.

???

http://www.nch.com.au/switch/ (http://www.nch.com.au/switch/)

Thanks so much for this!  I never knew Switchsound would automatically start downloading the mp3 from a m3u link.   I had been doing this multi-step process each week which involved opening the m3u with Notepad and manually extracting the link, which was way more time-consuming than this.  I'd recommend this to anybody for your Best Show downloading, because you get all the music from the show as well.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 26, 2013, 09:31:20 PM
			

			

				Yep.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on October 28, 2013, 12:19:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Silver Bye Bye on October 24, 2013, 09:46:34 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on October 23, 2013, 04:22:57 PM
Quote from: nec13 on October 23, 2013, 03:42:27 PM
Quote from: AGnuGhoti on October 23, 2013, 03:21:23 PM
Going out on a limb here and saying the big announcement is that Tom got a job and is leaving for the Left Coast.  Either that, or something to do with the new WFMU studio/theatre.

These seem like the two most likely scenarios to me.

Probably not wise to speculate though.

My guess is the former. Good for him but sad for us (if that's what it is!)

Quote from: Crusherkc on October 23, 2013, 07:31:03 PM

I think maybe "Going to California" wasn't coincidence. 

"Going to California", along with the first song in Tom's set "Los Angeles" by Gene Clark.

We'll see what happens ... as a fan, I hope the show goes on, even if it gets cut down to once a month or every few months ... but ultimately, Tom knows whats best for Tom.

The Saturday before last, Terre T played "California Über Alles" by the Dead Kennedys.

From this I have deduced:

The Best Show is becoming a podcast on the Nerdist network, the runtime will be reduced to 1 hour, with commercials and no music. It will be co-hosted by Georgio the Human Carpet. The two will share a microphone and be rolled up together in a rug while recording. Also, so you don't miss it on iTunes, the title is changing to Chris Hardwick presents: Nerdist Industries TBS with Georgio the Human Carpet, Tom, and Jonah Ray. Tom will mainly read the latest tech, geek, and video game news while Georgio and Jonah riff on it. AP Mike will take over as host of what will then be called The Breast Show on WFMU with Michael Lisk where he will discuss adult films and have porn stars on. Pledging during the 2014 marathon for the re-tooled show will break the $1,000,000 mark.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on October 28, 2013, 01:19:40 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on October 28, 2013, 12:19:12 PM
The Saturday before last, Terre T played "California Über Alles" by the Dead Kennedys.

From this I have deduced:

The Best Show is becoming a podcast on the Nerdist network, the runtime will be reduced to 1 hour, with commercials and no music. It will be co-hosted by Georgio the Human Carpet. The two will share a microphone and be rolled up together in a rug while recording. Also, so you don't miss it on iTunes, the title is changing to Chris Hardwick presents: Nerdist Industries TBS with Georgio the Human Carpet, Tom, and Jonah Ray. Tom will mainly read the latest tech, geek, and video game news while Georgio and Jonah riff on it. AP Mike will take over as host of what will then be called The Breast Show on WFMU with Michael Lisk where he will discuss adult films and have porn stars on. Pledging during the 2014 marathon for the re-tooled show will break the $1,000,000 mark.

Are you trying to scare us to death in anticipation of Halloween? Because it's working. Yikes!!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on October 28, 2013, 10:27:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on October 28, 2013, 12:19:12 PM
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Silver Bye Bye on October 24, 2013, 09:46:34 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on October 23, 2013, 04:22:57 PM
Quote from: nec13 on October 23, 2013, 03:42:27 PM
Quote from: AGnuGhoti on October 23, 2013, 03:21:23 PM
Going out on a limb here and saying the big announcement is that Tom got a job and is leaving for the Left Coast.  Either that, or something to do with the new WFMU studio/theatre.

These seem like the two most likely scenarios to me.

Probably not wise to speculate though.

My guess is the former. Good for him but sad for us (if that's what it is!)

Quote from: Crusherkc on October 23, 2013, 07:31:03 PM

I think maybe "Going to California" wasn't coincidence. 

"Going to California", along with the first song in Tom's set "Los Angeles" by Gene Clark.

We'll see what happens ... as a fan, I hope the show goes on, even if it gets cut down to once a month or every few months ... but ultimately, Tom knows whats best for Tom.

The Saturday before last, Terre T played "California Über Alles" by the Dead Kennedys.

From this I have deduced:

The Best Show is becoming a podcast on the Nerdist network, the runtime will be reduced to 1 hour, with commercials and no music. It will be co-hosted by Georgio the Human Carpet. The two will share a microphone and be rolled up together in a rug while recording. Also, so you don't miss it on iTunes, the title is changing to Chris Hardwick presents: Nerdist Industries TBS with Georgio the Human Carpet, Tom, and Jonah Ray. Tom will mainly read the latest tech, geek, and video game news while Georgio and Jonah riff on it. AP Mike will take over as host of what will then be called The Breast Show on WFMU with Michael Lisk where he will discuss adult films and have porn stars on. Pledging during the 2014 marathon for the re-tooled show will break the $1,000,000 mark.

You're warm.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on October 29, 2013, 04:55:32 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on October 28, 2013, 12:19:12 PM
 AP Mike will take over as host of what will then be called The Breast Show on WFMU with Michael Lisk where he will discuss adult films and have porn stars on. 

Regardless of anything, can we make this happen as a regular show and/or podcast anyway please?


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on October 30, 2013, 12:23:11 AM
			

			

				Thank you for everything Tom! It truly has been THE BEST SHOW - nothing else comes close.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Einstein_Concubine on October 30, 2013, 12:28:59 AM
			

			

				Tom was one of two things keeping me from moving out of the country. I have no more meaning in my life here.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: djtyler on October 30, 2013, 12:43:36 AM
			

			

				Thanks Tom, Jon, Mike, and everyone. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on October 30, 2013, 12:50:22 AM
			

			

				Thanks, Tom and Jon and Mike and everyone. The show has really changed my life in so many great ways. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Spacely on October 30, 2013, 12:52:53 AM
			

			

				I'm eight shows behind (I know, I know), but following this all on Twitter... it's like I just got punched in the gut. This hurts. 

I will say, a nice way to soothe TBSOWFMU's end would be if Scharpling & Wurster got back in the CD game and released a new album of new material. I remember Tom hinting at such a thing on these very boards, but that was in early 2012 and I don't think we've heard anything since.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: vert on October 30, 2013, 01:03:33 AM
			

			

				Thanks for all the laughs Tom! You are the funniest dude on the planet, and even though it sucks that the best show is coming to an end, I can't wait to see what you do next! Wipe the floor with all those hollywood podtrash chumps for the fots! 

I would be in way over my head even trying to thank all the amazing people in the best show universe for all the C+ grade laughs (only in comparison to Tom and Jon and Mikes A++ laughs, no offense), so I just want to humbly say THANK YOU to everyone who is reading this, you made this random internet dudes Tuesday night way more fun and exciting! 


* pours out a coors lite tall boy while listening to porcupine pie on a loop *


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: heliumsocket on October 30, 2013, 05:25:12 AM
			

			

				I'm so happy that I found the Best Show when I did. It's been great being a part of this quasi-imaginary club for the past several years.

Thank you Tom & co.!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on October 30, 2013, 07:03:54 AM
			

			

				Yes. Thank you, Tom. It's been amazing.

This will make WFMU's 2014 marathon really, really hard. Nachum better bring his top game!

No Holiday show this year, then.  :'(
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: effecT on October 30, 2013, 08:17:07 AM
			

			

				The show will end.
But I will stay an FOT for life. 
(And there hasn't been much in my life for which I can actually maintain that level of commitment.)
[If Tom decides/has the opportunity to convert the Best Show to a format that can be monetized, I will be right there cracking my wallet open.]

Thank you Tom, Jon, Mike, all the callers, all the FOTs.
It's a bummer, but it is hard to complain about something that has basically been sustained for 13 years by nothing else than a few people's dedication to make it great. And it was free.
It's a truly great achievement.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on October 30, 2013, 08:17:25 AM
			

			

				Tom, you know I love you and yours, and I wish you more success than you even want. All the best, and please keep in touch. You have done so many great things for me over the years, and that surprise you threw me 5 or 6 weeks back was the high point of my recovery. I only regret that Andy missed you by a week.

AP_Mike, all love and respect to you as well. I am hopeful that you will find a public forum of some sort. You're a unique voice and personality that needs to be heard. Or arrested. 

Everyone connected with the show, even tangentially, I will need your cell phones numbers post haste. You can DM me, or just leave them here in public.

dave
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on October 30, 2013, 08:20:14 AM
			

			

				I like this. I will take the FOT for life pledge. Anyone have a button maker?

Quote from: effecT on October 30, 2013, 08:17:07 AM
The show will end.
But I will stay an FOT for life. 
(And there hasn't been much in my life for which I can actually maintain that level of commitment.)
[If Tom decides/has the opportunity to convert the Best Show to a format that can be monetized, I will be right there cracking my wallet open.]

Thank you Tom, Jon, Mike, all the callers, all the FOTs.
It's a bummer, but it is hard to complain about something that has basically been sustained for 13 years by nothing else than a few people's dedication to make it great. And it was free.
It's a truly great achievement.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on October 30, 2013, 08:48:02 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: effecT on October 30, 2013, 08:17:07 AM
The show will end.
But I will stay an FOT for life. 
(And there hasn't been much in my life for which I can actually maintain that level of commitment.)
[If Tom decides/has the opportunity to convert the Best Show to a format that can be monetized, I will be right there cracking my wallet open.]

Thank you Tom, Jon, Mike, all the callers, all the FOTs.
It's a bummer, but it is hard to complain about something that has basically been sustained for 13 years by nothing else than a few people's dedication to make it great. And it was free.
It's a truly great achievement.

Excellent post. I agree with all of it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Michael Williamson on October 30, 2013, 09:24:25 AM
			

			

				I've been on this board for a couple years, been a listener for even more years and never posted.  I'm terribly sad that The Best Show is leaving but also so proud of what Tom and co have achieved.  I will miss this show more than I can even say - it's been a favorite part of my week for so, so many years.  Good luck to Tom and everyone else involved.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Angry Jim on October 30, 2013, 10:09:15 AM
			

			

				Man, that was the most bittersweet episode ever. Jon's call was amazing, Tom played my band's song, sandwiched between sad Lou reed tributes and the sad sad end speech. Tom, (and Jon and Mike and everybody) you know we love you. Whatever you gotta do. Thanks a million for all the laughs.

So, Tom accidentally played the wrong track. No big deal. It was still super cool of him and he said the nicest things in the world about our lowly band, Paper Fleet. Just wanna put it out there that "your old man" had nothin' to do with the best show in case you were confused about the lyrics, 'dere. 

Here is a link a free download of the other song he though he was playing, "You Don't Judge Me" and a zip file with a all the previous paper fleet album tracks for you FOT's because you all are awesome:
http://paperfleet.com/Paper_fleet_treasury (http://paperfleet.com/Paper_fleet_treasury)
and a flyer for our show/record release this friday:
http://www.paperfleet.com/?p=221 (http://www.paperfleet.com/?p=221)

Thanks everybody and Thanks Tom!!!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Topher on October 30, 2013, 10:35:50 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: effecT on October 30, 2013, 08:17:07 AM
The show will end.
But I will stay an FOT for life. 
(And there hasn't been much in my life for which I can actually maintain that level of commitment.)
[If Tom decides/has the opportunity to convert the Best Show to a format that can be monetized, I will be right there cracking my wallet open.]

Thank you Tom, Jon, Mike, all the callers, all the FOTs.
It's a bummer, but it is hard to complain about something that has basically been sustained for 13 years by nothing else than a few people's dedication to make it great. And it was free.
It's a truly great achievement.
I agree with all this, and I'll add that I hope everyone here and everyone who listens keeps giving to WFMU. The Best Show always raised a ton of money for the station, and I hope its absence doesn't mean bad things for such an amazing station. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on October 30, 2013, 10:45:28 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Topher on October 30, 2013, 10:35:50 AM
I hope everyone here and everyone who listens keeps giving to WFMU. The Best Show always raised a ton of money for the station, and I hope its absence doesn't mean bad things for such an amazing station.

But let's be honest....  WFMU is going to take a massive hit.  The Best Show is easily their #1 fundraising show.  Without it, their budget gets a whole lot smaller.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on October 30, 2013, 11:23:41 AM
			

			

				It's probably not the right thread but I'll put this here anyhow.

I am (weirdly?) proud of Tom. I know this show means a lot to him and I know he knows that it means a lot to a lot of other people very close to him. He's decided to let it go in order to move on in his own life. Without knowing the details of all of that: That's hardly an easy choice, and it is certainly an adult choice. We all know Tom will continue to work hard, just on other things (and prolly for a living wage), and they will continue to be amazing, wonderful things. We will be able to continue to enjoy them. And more than likely Tom will stay connected to WFMU and all its great people, so as wistful and sad this all is, I am happy to speculate that it's no goodbye for good and I wish Tom all the best with his future endeavors.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: spamheat on October 30, 2013, 11:53:38 AM
			

			

				I have only been listening to the show live for around 6 months but it's sad to hear this news. I am understanding now the full scope and depth of its brilliance. I have to say, the Wurster call on last night's episode was really superb. The Bad Companying was executed with scientific precision. Everything has been said by others. Best Show is going out in a white hot blaze of glory right now. It is good to know that the genius of the Best Show will only be appreciated more as time goes on and I cannot wait to see what S & W do next. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 30, 2013, 12:01:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Michael Williamson on October 30, 2013, 09:24:25 AM
I've been on this board for a couple years, been a listener for even more years and never posted.  I'm terribly sad that The Best Show is leaving but also so proud of what Tom and co have achieved.  I will miss this show more than I can even say - it's been a favorite part of my week for so, so many years.  Good luck to Tom and everyone else involved.
 A couple years and you have 2 posts?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on October 30, 2013, 12:13:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: heliumsocket on October 30, 2013, 05:25:12 AM
I'm so happy that I found the Best Show when I did. It's been great being a part of this quasi-imaginary club for the past several years.

Thank you Tom & co.!

Indeed.  I found TBSw/TS in a sad period of my life and it helped get me through it.  It sustained me thereafter and shielded me from all the chumps and mediocrity peddlers in pop culture and society at large.  My lifelong allegiance to Tom and Jon and all who've put this thing together and sustained it. Thank you thank you thank you!  

Last night's announcement was something I sort of expected would come (like many I'm sure) at any time within the past few years and is more than reasonable to move onward to other endeavors.  I just hope (and on the proverbial bended-knee, pray) that Tom, Jon and company find another medium to share their talent and insight.

Have faith, FOT diaspora. Here's a little uplifting speech from "Full Metal Jacket" re-formatted:

This is my rifle Best Show. There are many other s like it shows, but this one is mine The Best Show. 
My rifle The Best Show is my best friend. It is my life. 
(and this is where a little 'taking down a notch' might be wise)
I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my rifle is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. 
I must shoot straighter than my enemy outwit and outlast the chumps, who is are trying to kill barge me. 
I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will. Before God Tom I swear this creed: my rifle and myself The Best Show and the FOTs are defenders of my country, we are the masters of our enemy the chumps. we are the saviors of my life. 
So be it, until there is no enemy are no more chumps, but peace. Amen.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on October 30, 2013, 12:27:51 PM
			

			

				Someone over at ILX posted that Tom is going to work on a Chris Gethard show for IFC, no idea if it's true....let's buy the VU LP box set for Tom as a going away present! I tried to PM a couple people but it wouldn't take.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Josh on October 30, 2013, 12:46:36 PM
			

			

				Back in April IFC ordered a pilot script for STUPID LIFE (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,9259.msg199889.html). There has been no publicly-available news on the script since then.

Quote from: Josh on April 10, 2013, 03:33:44 PM
http://www.ifc.com/fix/2013/04/ifc-unveils-a-development-slate-of-11-scripted-comedies (http://www.ifc.com/fix/2013/04/ifc-unveils-a-development-slate-of-11-scripted-comedies)
Quote
IFC has ordered the following scripts:
 . . .
STUPID LIFE
Previously announced as A Bad Idea I’m About to Do, this show’s script is based on comedian Chris Gethard’s (The Chris Gethard Show, The Other Guys, This American Life) recent autobiographical book of the same name. Tom Scharpling (The Best Show on WFMU, Monk) is series executive producer and co-creator. Gethard and Scharpling are co-writing the pilot script.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Topher on October 30, 2013, 01:02:15 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: roman on October 30, 2013, 10:45:28 AM
Quote from: Topher on October 30, 2013, 10:35:50 AM
I hope everyone here and everyone who listens keeps giving to WFMU. The Best Show always raised a ton of money for the station, and I hope its absence doesn't mean bad things for such an amazing station.

But let's be honest....  WFMU is going to take a massive hit.  The Best Show is easily their #1 fundraising show.  Without it, their budget gets a whole lot smaller.
Well, their budget has basically always been the bare minimum that they need to stay on the air, so I'm definitely worried. 

Keep giving! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on October 30, 2013, 01:58:46 PM
			

			

				Here are things about what The Best Show means to me:

1) So one random night, Tom starts talking about my basketball podcast. Out of nowhere. He had tweeted support about us once before. But then -- wham -- crazy. Then fast-forward a little bit later and Tom throws my name out completely randomly as a potential new protege. I only exchanged a few tweets w/ Tom over the years. I don't think Tom and my brother even met yet. Just absolutely insane to hear someone you revere mention you on your favorite comedy show. One of the true thrills of my life.

2) The whole protege/heel turn/etc. era of my life came during a sorta difficult period. Professionally, I was at my peak. I was working in NYC as a reporter for the leading trade publication about the energy industry. This was seriously crazy to land at this place. I've been a business/finance reporter working my way up to a place like that. My MA program was also international studies based and my academic field was energy economics. So many of my co-workers had various degrees from Ivy League schools or spoke multiple languages or ran independent newspapers in third world countries. It was really intimidating and scary but I still did it.

But it came at a sacrifice. I live in Philly. That commute is a BEAST and also pricey. So I spent half my week living with my parents in North Jersey. I'm married and have a dog and a house and a social life. You can just imagine the stresses placed on that. It wasn't bad, and I've been in a lot worse places emotionally, but the amount of fun I was having with things was drastically reduced.

My entrance into The Best Show Community came during all of this. It was the most fun I had during that time period. I met so many people and it was just a total blast. I now live and work back in Philly but TBS continues to be a big part of my life.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on October 30, 2013, 02:40:17 PM
			

			

				The Sports Uncle
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Corman on October 30, 2013, 03:03:51 PM
			

			

				I barely ever post on these ol' boards but I've been a listener for a full-on decade now. As somebody said above the news is sad but not surprising. Tom's made it pretty clear the show was living on borrowed time since his 2010 sabbatical. 

For most of my life I lived in a cultural wasteland in Eastern Washington and the show became my gateway to cool stuff and great comedy. At one point there would be no man or beast who could keep me from a wi-fi connection and three Tuesday night hours of my schedule to give to Tom. Since moving to Los Angeles nearly three years ago I've listened to the show live less and less frequently (but never missed a podcast), mainly because I now have quite a few options for what to do on a Tuesday night instead of sitting in my room cursing that I didn't live in NY/NJ or LA when Tom's guests promoted their shows.

I posted a big soppy thank you to Tom on these boards during the show's 10th anniversary, but I'll do one again. Thank you so much Tom. You were my Howard Stern, and I mean that in the best possible way. You created a whole universe of in-jokes and references (but made it so new people could get in on the joke), used the medium of radio to its fullest advantage, and, like many others, inspired me to follow my own creative path. I may be a little sad, but I have my Marathon momentos, I got GOMPed and gave a bumbling fangasm of an intro to Jackson Publick for his Best Show interview, and I have my authentic FOT card. Tom deserves a break after crushing it for 13 straight years. Equal thanks to Wurster (for being one half of the act), AP Mike (for making it run smooth as butter), and all the callers (be they friend or Bad Company).  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on October 30, 2013, 03:17:45 PM
			

			

				Michael K.'s call was probably the most cringe-inducing Michael K. call of all time.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on October 30, 2013, 03:22:04 PM
			

			

				The show with Chris Gethard is not happening. IFC chose not to move forward with it. Too bad, the script is one of my favorite things ever and working with Chris was an absolute dream. 

Tom.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Defective on October 30, 2013, 03:33:30 PM
			

			

				Thank you Tom.

This had to be a gut-wrenching decision but if you made it, it's time.  I'm one of many who would be happy to see you one day crowned the King of Paid Entertainment.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Nicholas Tanek on October 30, 2013, 03:45:11 PM
			

			

				Good luck Tom! I will miss you.  You and everyone at The Best Show


In my novel, there is a major section of the book about WFMU and The Best Show.   Now that the show is ending, the section is even more meaningful.

http://thecoolestway.com (http://thecoolestway.com)
http://www.amazon.com/Coolest-Way-Kill-Yourself/dp/1478701870/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383162220&sr=1-1&keywords=the+coolest+way+to+kill+yourself (http://www.amazon.com/Coolest-Way-Kill-Yourself/dp/1478701870/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383162220&sr=1-1&keywords=the+coolest+way+to+kill+yourself)

Thank you Tom! Thank you for everything.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Spacely on October 30, 2013, 04:04:54 PM
			

			

				I know Tom's probably been absolutely bombarded, but I'd just like to put this out there before I forget:

I personally would love to see him team up down the line with Jason Sims and start their own, ad-driven, podcast channel/stream/network/whatever.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on October 30, 2013, 04:09:58 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 30, 2013, 03:22:04 PM
The show with Chris Gethard is not happening. IFC chose not to move forward with it. Too bad, the script is one of my favorite things ever and working with Chris was an absolute dream. 

Tom.

I wonder if they are going to California still? I think living in L.A. for a few years sounds pretty good (as long as the Big One doesn't hit then)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: yesno on October 30, 2013, 04:14:30 PM
			

			

				The Best Show got me through law school and helped me through some lonely times when I was away from my then-girlfriend, now-wife. I spent a long time listening to every show in the archive and the show changed how I thought about comedy and radio.

I found it harder to listen live when I moved to the east coast--in Colorado it started at 6 pm.  So I sort of fell off the boards and the chat.  But the podcast is a highlight of my week, and I think the show has been funnier than ever recently.

So, the show means a lot to me.  I feel honored to have met Tom, as well as other members of the Best Show community like Terre T and AP Mike as well as many great FOTs.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on October 30, 2013, 04:18:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Corman on October 30, 2013, 03:03:51 PM
... the show became my gateway to cool stuff and great comedy... 

I completely agree. Tom's turned me on to so much great music and so many funny people. The show's had such a great impact on me. 

Thanks for everything you do, Tom! We're all pulling for you. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: yesno on October 30, 2013, 04:47:22 PM
			

			

				(http://i.imgur.com/kK5espW.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on October 30, 2013, 04:49:41 PM
			

			

				those playlists of what he plays at the start of each show are like a fucking goldmine.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: yesno on October 30, 2013, 04:55:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on October 30, 2013, 04:49:41 PM
those playlists of what he plays at the start of each show are like a fucking goldmine.

Has someone actually compiled these?  I'd back a kickstarter that would just come up with a list of every song Tom's played over the past 13 years.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on October 30, 2013, 05:12:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 30, 2013, 03:22:04 PM
The show with Chris Gethard is not happening. IFC chose not to move forward with it. Too bad, the script is one of my favorite things ever and working with Chris was an absolute dream. 

Tom.

On the bright side, there will be no litigation amongst my family members because of this show. 

On a really serious note, watching you and Chris form a collaborative process was so great to see unfold. You two really work well together. The show where you drank soda and talked about New Jersey was great. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 30, 2013, 05:44:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on October 30, 2013, 05:12:17 PM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 30, 2013, 03:22:04 PM
The show with Chris Gethard is not happening. IFC chose not to move forward with it. Too bad, the script is one of my favorite things ever and working with Chris was an absolute dream. 

Tom.

On the bright side, there will be no litigation amongst my family members because of this show. 

On a really serious note, watching you and Chris form a collaborative process was so great to see unfold. You two really work well together. The show where you drank soda and talked about New Jersey was great.
I thought Tom quit drinking soda quite a while back.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Spacely on October 30, 2013, 06:09:24 PM
			

			

				I think we just discovered that everything Gregg has said has been a lie all these years and he's not even related to Chris.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 30, 2013, 06:30:11 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Mr. Spacely on October 30, 2013, 06:09:24 PM
I think we just discovered that everything Gregg has said has been a lie all these years and he's not even related to Chris.
Yep.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Cori on October 30, 2013, 08:04:18 PM
			

			

				I don't really know how to express this. I knew it would come to an end sooner rather than later.

I started listening when I was in my junior year of college. I was going through a tough period, dealing with social anxiety and deciding to become a teacher. My boyfriend introduced me to the show, which he started listening to when we started dating in high school. TBS is the perfect combination of genuine kindness, great music, and New Jersey randomness. I grew up in Irvington and it was so cool to find a connection back to those things I missed in PA. 

Seven years later, I'm now a successful teacher who tries not to laugh when my students pronounce long o sounds like Philly Boy Roy (seriously). I look forward to every podcast and relish the nights I can listen live. I will truly miss hearing Tom's voice (and Spike's cackle).

All good things must come to an end, eventually. 

Thank you Tom, Mike, and everyone who contributed positively to the show. I will look forward to anything that comes out in the future from you, Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on October 31, 2013, 05:22:46 AM
			

			

				Bear with me on this stroy, the end point is relevant....

Ok, so there's this band called Rocket From The Crypt. Hopefully some of you know them. They are really great, in fact they are my favorite band of all time. (Best Show related aside: JW has been friends with them for years and played drums on one of their albums when they were between drummers.)

Anyway, after 15 years of being THE BEST, they decided to call it a day back in 2005 because they had achieved everything they had ever possibly hoped to achieve and didn't feel they could commit to the "25 hours a day 8 days a week" commitment that they'd always demanded of themselves. 

So they played a final show - R.I.P RFTC - on Halloween 2005 in their home town of San Diego, CA. I was lucky enough to be there, having flown from the UK just for that show. Maybe some of you were there, who knows? (JW - "Mr LiftOff" in RFTC parlance -  was there, and was on stage with them for a few songs)

During one of multiple emotionally charged moments in the set, during a song called Glazed, singer/frontman/all around boss/punkrock lifer John "Speedo" Reis made one of his classic mid song monologues, about developing a photo he took 15 years earlier which culminated thus:

"It was me....looking out at a perfect world that only exists in this music, ladies and gentlemen.....so to all the naysayers, to all the people who don't believe, we say......Take That....Take That" 

That sentiment seems to me to be entirely relevant to the ending of Best Show. 

You did it, Tom, you created a beautiful world that exists only because of the Best Show and just like I was so grateful for RFTC, I will be forever grateful to you for creating it and letting me share it in. Thankyou so much. I mean it a lot.

Oh, and because every story eventually has a happy ending, RFTC got back together this year and played a bunch of shows, made a bunch of people happy and seem to be having a great time doing it. I'll be seeing them twice in December when they come to the UK.

So nothing is ever over forever... 
 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on October 31, 2013, 11:14:43 AM
			

			

				"Best Show on WFMU" theme on Fenway organ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9N3MacZfwg&feature=youtu.be#)

Tom just posted this on twitter...Best Show theme song played on the organ at Fenway, Game 6. Amazing!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on October 31, 2013, 04:41:08 PM
			

			

				This show made me proud to be from New Jersey - and specifically the Middlesex County of my youth and 20s.  There is scarcely higher praise I can offer.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on October 31, 2013, 04:43:10 PM
			

			

				Only slightly off-topic: Tom's Titus Andronicus video literally made me tear up with pride for NJ.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bridgey on November 01, 2013, 07:35:13 AM
			

			

				That last "Tuesday has now become Wednesday" almost had me crying in my sleep. And that there was no "One Day I'll Fly Away" collage ending, given that he actually is, um, flying away.

But the worst "Fridge Sadness" moment came after Conrad from London's call. Tom's talk about Harry Styles and "Ian" from One Direction made me think of things what could have been. Oh man, we'll never have Jon Wurster calling in as an old man pretending to be a jaded and disgruntled member of One Direction.

 :'(  :'(  :'(


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on November 01, 2013, 08:59:03 AM
			

			

				Swearin' is a great band, btw.  But I wouldn't worry about not responding from the audience.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on November 01, 2013, 10:10:25 AM
			

			

				Comrade from London was amazing....how did he screw up the courage to call? So British he was almost evaporating into thin air...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 01, 2013, 11:35:55 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on November 01, 2013, 10:10:25 AM
Comrade from London was amazing....how did he screw up the courage to call? So British he was almost evaporating into thin air...

I was gonna say...based on relistening on the podcast and absorbing "The Announcement"...that what I thought was a dud of a call live was a minor gem listened through my noise-reduction 'phones ( and hearing Mike cackling in the bg).  Pretty nice guy and funny "You gotta be more like an American...rude, obnoxious..." advice from Tom.  I say, Comrade, good show and all that, very cricket indeed.

And the "Son, this is the Golden Age of Framing" bit about E-Framing was hee-larious.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on November 01, 2013, 03:46:27 PM
			

			

				Hey FOT,
   It's great seeing everyone sharing the outpouring of connections, memories, and feelings, but for now, while there's still about a month and a half left, I think I'll save that for later.  I just wanted to chime in and mention a BEST, though it's from last week, which I only heard the podcast of, slightly before this week's live episode.

The impression of the Sopranos fan approaching David Chase, today, and the reactions of both parties was pretty priceless.  Having only recently watched through that show on HBO Go, though I did watch the finale live, and having been interested in the different reads on the finale, reading Chase's comments (or lack thereof), this was spot-on and much appreciated.  Pretty great Vince Gilligan impression in there, as well.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on November 01, 2013, 11:47:25 PM
			

			

				I think we should all be a little less Sammy Maudlin and more Lopez Tonight these last 7 weeks. "It's a party!"

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on November 02, 2013, 11:04:50 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on November 01, 2013, 11:47:25 PM
I think we should all be a little less Sammy Maudlin and more Lopez Tonight these last 7 weeks. "It's a party!"

Yes! In a similar vein to Tom's admission that the worst thing about Lou Reed's death was that he couldn't buy that box set without feeling like a jerk, I worry that the remaining run of the show will be dominated by boring callers who call in with their (justified!) salutes to Tom and TBSOWFMU but who have nothing else to say.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kevin from Pittsburgh on November 02, 2013, 11:42:43 AM
			

			

				In the spirit of celebrating and not mourning, Please Please Please let's hear from:

The Party Doctor
Cliff Petterson
The Gorch
Skag Winesack
The Creature
Wally Wackiman and Skeevy
Marky Ramone

And Woodsy, for the love of all that is holy!  Woodsy!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 02, 2013, 12:12:22 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on November 01, 2013, 11:47:25 PM
I think we should all be a little less Sammy Maudlin and more Lopez Tonight these last 7 weeks. "It's a party!"

Yes.

I'm gonna wait until December 17 to get out my cryin' rag.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: spamheat on November 03, 2013, 10:06:38 PM
			

			

				Anyone know the details for the Lou Reed radio performance played at the beginning of the episode? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 03, 2013, 11:50:09 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: spamheat on November 03, 2013, 10:06:38 PM
Anyone know the details for the Lou Reed radio performance played at the beginning of the episode?

Pretty great, right? It's from a show he did in 1972, a month after Transformer was released, in Hempstead, Long Island. Featuring The Tots ("Some of the ugliest cretins ever assembled on one stage"--Lester Bangs). Apparently, as Tom mentioned, it was kinda semi-officially released much later as American Poet, but since it was broadcast on FM it had been widely bootlegged before that. I have it, minus the interview segments, as a bootleg CD called Despite All the Amputations, but the whole thing is pretty available--Google and you shall find. Much as I love the Rock 'n Roll Animal, I treasure this recording because the performances are full of life and spirit and the rapport with the audience seems very warm and genuine.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 04, 2013, 11:41:55 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 03, 2013, 11:50:09 PM
Quote from: spamheat on November 03, 2013, 10:06:38 PM
Anyone know the details for the Lou Reed radio performance played at the beginning of the episode?

Pretty great, right? It's from a show he did in 1972, a month after Transformer was released, in Hempstead, Long Island. Featuring The Tots ("Some of the ugliest cretins ever assembled on one stage"--Lester Bangs). Apparently, as Tom mentioned, it was kinda semi-officially released much later as American Poet, but since it was broadcast on FM it had been widely bootlegged before that. I have it, minus the interview segments, as a bootleg CD called Despite All the Amputations, but the whole thing is pretty available--Google and you shall find. Much as I love the Rock 'n Roll Animal, I treasure this recording because the performances are full of life and spirit and the rapport with the audience seems very warm and genuine.


This looks like it.

Lou Reed 12-26-72 Complete Show (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19pxGafINRM#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on November 04, 2013, 10:56:35 PM
			

			

				If I had my way, we would hear one last time from Pudge, but I know there are too many characters to hope to hear from all of them. And stuff.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on November 04, 2013, 11:47:53 PM
			

			

				I'm hoping we can hear one last time from Chuck in the Truck. Aside from LDP, Spike, and John from Illinois, he leaves the most striking impression on my mind, as far as callers go.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: spamheat on November 05, 2013, 11:08:13 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 03, 2013, 11:50:09 PM
Quote from: spamheat on November 03, 2013, 10:06:38 PM
Anyone know the details for the Lou Reed radio performance played at the beginning of the episode?

Pretty great, right? It's from a show he did in 1972, a month after Transformer was released, in Hempstead, Long Island. Featuring The Tots ("Some of the ugliest cretins ever assembled on one stage"--Lester Bangs). Apparently, as Tom mentioned, it was kinda semi-officially released much later as American Poet, but since it was broadcast on FM it had been widely bootlegged before that. I have it, minus the interview segments, as a bootleg CD called Despite All the Amputations, but the whole thing is pretty available--Google and you shall find. Much as I love the Rock 'n Roll Animal, I treasure this recording because the performances are full of life and spirit and the rapport with the audience seems very warm and genuine.

Thank you! Pretty great indeed. Some of the best I have heard those songs. If Tom mentioned American Poet and I missed it I apologize. Can't wait for tonight's show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mark in Helsinki on November 05, 2013, 04:35:04 PM
			

			

				Last week's episode was one of the best in recent memory, apart from the sad announcement at the end, perhaps the best episode ever. I generally skipped through the sound collages but the last one was so good I let it run. Did Tom make the music on it as well? I wonder if he's using Ableton Live, because it really sounded all synched up and great and touching. I was even thinking that everyone on here would be raving about it.

Then came the tough love.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: snogrog on November 06, 2013, 12:14:55 AM
			

			

				"Your delivery makes Carnac sound like Daniel Day Lewis!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 06, 2013, 04:44:34 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormodd on November 04, 2013, 11:47:53 PM
I'm hoping we can hear one last time from Chuck in the Truck. Aside from LDP, Spike, and John from Illinois, he leaves the most striking impression on my mind, as far as callers go.


What about pastor Josh, and who was the kid that was overly mannered and always called from a seal tight car parked in his  garage?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on November 06, 2013, 08:24:00 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormodd on November 04, 2013, 11:47:53 PM
I'm hoping we can hear one last time from Chuck in the Truck. Aside from LDP, Spike, and John from Illinois, he leaves the most striking impression on my mind, as far as callers go.

Did you know that there is a different Chuck in the Truck who calls Shut Up Weirdo sometimes?

Also, no "I hope so and so calls in" list would be complete without the Maple Syrup Mussolini finally giving us his book report on Moby Dick.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on November 06, 2013, 11:11:36 AM
			

			

				Wasn't Ulysses the book MSM was supposed to read?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Nicholas Tanek on November 06, 2013, 11:14:27 AM
			

			

				(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1390746_1429088640646321_620883683_n.jpg)

The Coolest Way To Kill Yourself by Nicholas Tanek
http://www.amazon.com/The-Coolest-Way-Kill-Yourself/dp/1478701870 (http://www.amazon.com/The-Coolest-Way-Kill-Yourself/dp/1478701870)

Now that the show is ending, this section of the book is so much more meaningful.  It is NOT a book of essays. It's a full novel about a very unconventional love story that takes place in NJ.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on November 06, 2013, 11:50:14 AM
			

			

				Best: "Ut oh.  Here comes another bone." - Captain Bayonne on Dr. Cronut.

I thought Captain Bayonne was a good sport.  He actually kind of won me over.  Dr Cronut was very aggressive with the bones, but Captain Bayonne wouldn't take the bait.  Dr Cronut had to return to his other strength...."Gettin' loaded"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on November 06, 2013, 12:40:07 PM
			

			

				"Sometimes in this life, you get the Pete Holmes you deserve."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on November 06, 2013, 03:12:07 PM
			

			

				Whatever Tom does in the future, I hope it will occasionally feature Dave Wyndorf and Matt Fraction, because they both are always so much fun.  I was really glad to hear from Fred from Honolulu again, it's a shame he only became a regular caller towards the end of the road, because he's one of the best.  I hope that cryptic exchange between him and Tom means he's going to be in studio for one of the last few shows.

I'll of course be stoked (and sad) for all of the last six shows coming up, but Nov. 19th is going to be something really special and I'm really happy and thrilled I had a chance to make it happen in a small way.  I'll never live out my many day-dreams about becoming famous enough to get to be in the studio for a live show, but at least I'll get to listen to the next best thing.

I was so delighted to see the episode description in the archive hype the TVT call, the first time I ever listened to a TVT call was one of the things that solidified for me how special and amazing and crazy this show is.  

Side note on the sound collage - how the hell does anyone ever convince themselves KISS is cool when the Cold Gin stage patter exists?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on November 06, 2013, 03:50:56 PM
			

			

				I believe there is a compilation around of 90 minutes of Paul Stanley working the crowds...I'm completely mesmerized by his accent--what is it? Bluesman meets Long Island goombah or something?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on November 06, 2013, 04:41:03 PM
			

			

				"Dr. Cronut is new on the scene!" - Dr. Cronut

I lost it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on November 06, 2013, 06:21:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: placeholder on November 06, 2013, 04:41:03 PM
"Dr. Cronut is new on the scene!" - Dr. Cronut

I lost it.

YES. Also, "He JUMPED... he jumped... ship."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on November 06, 2013, 06:23:05 PM
			

			

				"You stand for exercise, he stands for--"

"--gettin' loaded."


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nowah on November 06, 2013, 06:33:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormodd on November 06, 2013, 11:11:36 AM
Wasn't Ulysses the book MSM was supposed to read?

You're probably right. MSM was running wild around the time of the first Marc and Tom Show, which had a prominent Moby Dick thread, so I bet I crossed my wires.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 06, 2013, 06:45:19 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nowah on November 06, 2013, 06:33:18 PM
I bet I crossed my wires.

Superchunk "Crossed Wires" in HD. mov (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lxw6A6scvU#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: heliumsocket on November 06, 2013, 06:58:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on November 06, 2013, 03:50:56 PM
I believe there is a compilation around of 90 minutes of Paul Stanley working the crowds...I'm completely mesmerized by his accent--what is it? Bluesman meets Long Island goombah or something?
It's called "People, Let Me Get This Off My Chest." It's hilarious but paiiiinful to listen to for more than ten minutes straight.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: The White Boom Boom on November 06, 2013, 09:36:08 PM
			

			

				Hey folks, my name is Richard and I made Dr. Cronut's costume.  I have pics posted over on Instagram, Facebook, and I even took a couple of Vines.  You can find them by  searching those places for Cowardly Lot Costumes.  It was a ton of fun to make, and seeing those two dressed up in the studio was hilarious.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on November 06, 2013, 09:37:02 PM
			

			

				Dr. Cronut is the hero we all need. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on November 06, 2013, 11:54:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: The White Boom Boom on November 06, 2013, 09:36:08 PM
Hey folks, my name is Richard and I made Dr. Cronut's costume.  I have pics posted over on Instagram, Facebook, and I even took a couple of Vines.  You can find them by  searching those places for Cowardly Lot Costumes.  It was a ton of fun to make, and seeing those two dressed up in the studio was hilarious.

Great work, Richard! (Mike's respiration problems aside ... hey man, lookin' good ain't always comfortable).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on November 07, 2013, 09:27:14 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: heliumsocket on November 06, 2013, 06:58:17 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on November 06, 2013, 03:50:56 PM
I believe there is a compilation around of 90 minutes of Paul Stanley working the crowds...I'm completely mesmerized by his accent--what is it? Bluesman meets Long Island goombah or something?
It's called "People, Let Me Get This Off My Chest." It's hilarious but paiiiinful to listen to for more than ten minutes straight.

There's a second one called "Honey, That Ain't No Pistol" floating around the Internet.  It is also very funny, as you might imagine.  

I have listened to both of these stage-patter compilations straight through.  I may need help!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on November 07, 2013, 12:01:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: placeholder on November 07, 2013, 09:27:14 AM
Quote from: heliumsocket on November 06, 2013, 06:58:17 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on November 06, 2013, 03:50:56 PM
I believe there is a compilation around of 90 minutes of Paul Stanley working the crowds...I'm completely mesmerized by his accent--what is it? Bluesman meets Long Island goombah or something?
It's called "People, Let Me Get This Off My Chest." It's hilarious but paiiiinful to listen to for more than ten minutes straight.

There's a second one called "Honey, That Ain't No Pistol" floating around the Internet.  It is also very funny, as you might imagine.  

I have listened to both of these stage-patter compilations straight through.  I may need help!

These comps are both hilarious and inspirational. I never tire of listening to them. A friend of mine created this short animation of the version from "Alive", it's pretty awesome: 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152025112185948 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152025112185948)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spalding on November 07, 2013, 01:35:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: The White Boom Boom on November 06, 2013, 09:36:08 PM
Hey folks, my name is Richard and I made Dr. Cronut's costume.  I have pics posted over on Instagram, Facebook, . .

The photos are great - worth checking out. Impressed with the amount of detail Richard put into Dr. Cronut's weapon.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on November 07, 2013, 08:48:46 PM
			

			

				The Doctor Cronut costume seems very Phantom of the Paradise to me
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on November 07, 2013, 08:56:54 PM
			

			

				"I almost hit a possum on my bike."
"Here we go - hero talk."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on November 07, 2013, 11:35:30 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on November 06, 2013, 03:50:56 PM
I believe there is a compilation around of 90 minutes of Paul Stanley working the crowds...I'm completely mesmerized by his accent--what is it? Bluesman meets Long Island goombah or something?

This is discussed some over here: http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,5419.msg200096.html#msg200096 (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,5419.msg200096.html#msg200096)

I'm one album away from having re-reviewed all of their 70s and early 80s work. I don't even like them that much. Help!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on November 07, 2013, 11:38:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mostlymeat on November 07, 2013, 12:01:07 PM
Quote from: placeholder on November 07, 2013, 09:27:14 AM
Quote from: heliumsocket on November 06, 2013, 06:58:17 PM
Quote from: iago galdston on November 06, 2013, 03:50:56 PM
I believe there is a compilation around of 90 minutes of Paul Stanley working the crowds...I'm completely mesmerized by his accent--what is it? Bluesman meets Long Island goombah or something?
It's called "People, Let Me Get This Off My Chest." It's hilarious but paiiiinful to listen to for more than ten minutes straight.

There's a second one called "Honey, That Ain't No Pistol" floating around the Internet.  It is also very funny, as you might imagine.  

I have listened to both of these stage-patter compilations straight through.  I may need help!

These comps are both hilarious and inspirational. I never tire of listening to them. A friend of mine created this short animation of the version from "Alive", it's pretty awesome: 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152025112185948 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152025112185948)


This is still my favorite use of Paul Stanley stage banter, though:

My Dinner with Paul (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zKInkV5U34#)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on November 08, 2013, 05:45:43 AM
			

			

				"May I say bone?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on November 08, 2013, 01:52:30 PM
			

			

				This is what I imagine Larry looks like...

(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1450800_656655294368075_1241309258_n.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 09, 2013, 08:45:32 AM
			

			

				What was the Carnac references? Who was that cackling in the background, it sounded like Terre T. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on November 09, 2013, 12:04:05 PM
			

			

				Thinking of starting a thread for listening en masse from the very first episode to the last...anyone up for it? Yankees vs. Mets is truly demented....
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on November 09, 2013, 02:38:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: CMHackett on November 06, 2013, 12:14:55 AM
"Your delivery makes Carnac sound like Daniel Day Lewis!"

This line made me laugh until I had tears in my eyes - on a plane. Also, when Tom answers "How you doing?" with, "Not good. Not good. Not good at all."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 10, 2013, 06:58:54 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on November 09, 2013, 02:38:37 PM
Quote from: CMHackett on November 06, 2013, 12:14:55 AM
"Your delivery makes Carnac sound like Daniel Day Lewis!"

This line made me laugh until I had tears in my eyes - on a plane. Also, when Tom answers "How you doing?" with, "Not good. Not good. Not good at all."


Whos is Carnac?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: InspectorHound on November 10, 2013, 10:58:46 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on November 10, 2013, 06:58:54 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on November 09, 2013, 02:38:37 PM
Quote from: CMHackett on November 06, 2013, 12:14:55 AM
"Your delivery makes Carnac sound like Daniel Day Lewis!"

This line made me laugh until I had tears in my eyes - on a plane. Also, when Tom answers "How you doing?" with, "Not good. Not good. Not good at all."


Whos is Carnac?
No idea. Never heard of him.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 10, 2013, 11:16:20 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: InspectorHound on November 10, 2013, 10:58:46 AM
Quote from: Shades on November 10, 2013, 06:58:54 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on November 09, 2013, 02:38:37 PM
Quote from: CMHackett on November 06, 2013, 12:14:55 AM
"Your delivery makes Carnac sound like Daniel Day Lewis!"
This line made me laugh until I had tears in my eyes - on a plane. Also, when Tom answers "How you doing?" with, "Not good. Not good. Not good at all."
Whos is Carnac?
No idea. Never heard of him.
"May a camel with weak kidneys find your hope chest, nndyooouuuu!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on November 10, 2013, 01:22:40 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on November 09, 2013, 08:45:32 AM
Who was that cackling in the background, it sounded like Terre T.

There was someone in the background who  I'm pretty sure isn't normally there and was close to a microphone that had a terrible laugh. Kept bugging me the whole show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: thewhiteboomboom on November 10, 2013, 01:35:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on November 09, 2013, 08:45:32 AM
What was the Carnac references? Who was that cackling in the background, it sounded like Terre T.

Carnac the Magnificent was a character Johnny Carson used to play on The Tonight Show.  He'd wear a big and was a psychic, predicting the contents of sealed envelopes.

Example:
<he holds envelope up to his forhead>Carnac-"Follow the yellow brick road."
<opens up envelope and reads paper inside> What are good directions to a urologist's office?

The laugh was coming from Amedeo.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on November 10, 2013, 07:47:42 PM
			

			

				Also notable for his extra- extra- extraordinarily hammy delivery.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 10, 2013, 08:02:32 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: thewhiteboomboom on November 10, 2013, 01:35:53 PM

Example:
<he holds envelope up to his forhead>Carnac-"Follow the yellow brick road."
<opens up envelope and reads paper inside> What are good directions to a urologist's office?

The laugh was coming from Amedeo.

I'm pretty sure in that instance the laugh was coming from Ed McMahon. The laugh. As in, the one laugh. Singular. Get it? Get it?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 11, 2013, 10:31:58 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: thewhiteboomboom on November 10, 2013, 01:35:53 PM
Quote from: Shades on November 09, 2013, 08:45:32 AM
What was the Carnac references? Who was that cackling in the background, it sounded like Terre T.

Carnac the Magnificent was a character Johnny Carson used to play on The Tonight Show.  He'd wear a big and was a psychic, predicting the contents of sealed envelopes.

Example:
<he holds envelope up to his forhead>Carnac-"Follow the yellow brick road."
<opens up envelope and reads paper inside> What are good directions to a urologist's office?

The laugh was coming from Amedeo.


Oh, ok ive seen clips of that before I just didn't know that was his name. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on November 11, 2013, 07:56:55 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: CSW on November 10, 2013, 01:22:40 PM
Quote from: Shades on November 09, 2013, 08:45:32 AM
Who was that cackling in the background, it sounded like Terre T.

There was someone in the background who  I'm pretty sure isn't normally there and was close to a microphone that had a terrible laugh. Kept bugging me the whole show.

At first I found it annoying, but eventually I decided that I was happy to hear somebody who was enjoying the show so much.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on November 11, 2013, 08:20:21 PM
			

			

				uh oh
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on November 11, 2013, 08:53:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on November 11, 2013, 07:56:55 PM
Quote from: CSW on November 10, 2013, 01:22:40 PM
Quote from: Shades on November 09, 2013, 08:45:32 AM
Who was that cackling in the background, it sounded like Terre T.

There was someone in the background who  I'm pretty sure isn't normally there and was close to a microphone that had a terrible laugh. Kept bugging me the whole show.

At first I found it annoying, but eventually I decided that I was happy to hear somebody who was enjoying the show so much.

DJTT was not "cackling."  They were well-placed and appropriate howls of laughter.  These howls have been heard throughout the show's run when she is in the studio during a show (typically during marathon shows and a couple of other times throughout the year, especially when there is an in-studio guest of interest).  They will be missed.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on November 12, 2013, 02:54:16 AM
			

			

				That was not DJ Terre T in studio last week. 

Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Big Plastic Head on November 12, 2013, 04:05:49 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Omar on November 11, 2013, 08:53:35 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on November 11, 2013, 07:56:55 PM
Quote from: CSW on November 10, 2013, 01:22:40 PM
Quote from: Shades on November 09, 2013, 08:45:32 AM
Who was that cackling in the background, it sounded like Terre T.

There was someone in the background who  I'm pretty sure isn't normally there and was close to a microphone that had a terrible laugh. Kept bugging me the whole show.

At first I found it annoying, but eventually I decided that I was happy to hear somebody who was enjoying the show so much.

DJTT was not "cackling."  They were well-placed and appropriate howls of laughter.  These howls have been heard throughout the show's run when she is in the studio during a show (typically during marathon shows and a couple of other times throughout the year, especially when there is an in-studio guest of interest).  They will be missed. 

Omar - yet again - speaks the truth. Thanks.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: thewhiteboomboom on November 12, 2013, 11:01:23 PM
			

			

				Yeah, again since people didn't see it in my other post, the laughter was coming from Amedeo.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on November 13, 2013, 07:24:03 AM
			

			

				Best:

Worst:

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: VealCutlet on November 13, 2013, 02:19:33 PM
			

			

				Kindler's appearances have been great, and Tom is such a good foil for him.

Within the context of the sound collage, Tom's incredible ear for music was on display - his mimicry of the Coheed and Cambria caller was spot-on.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on November 13, 2013, 03:10:29 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on November 12, 2013, 04:05:49 PM
Quote from: Omar on November 11, 2013, 08:53:35 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on November 11, 2013, 07:56:55 PM
Quote from: CSW on November 10, 2013, 01:22:40 PM
Quote from: Shades on November 09, 2013, 08:45:32 AM
Who was that cackling in the background, it sounded like Terre T.

There was someone in the background who  I'm pretty sure isn't normally there and was close to a microphone that had a terrible laugh. Kept bugging me the whole show.

At first I found it annoying, but eventually I decided that I was happy to hear somebody who was enjoying the show so much.

DJTT was not "cackling."  They were well-placed and appropriate howls of laughter.  These howls have been heard throughout the show's run when she is in the studio during a show (typically during marathon shows and a couple of other times throughout the year, especially when there is an in-studio guest of interest).  They will be missed. 

Omar - yet again - speaks the truth. Thanks.

I was obviously mistaken in identifying the female laughter howls as belonging to DJTT, but I stand by my assessment of both these specifics howls and the very similar sounding DJTT howls that have been broadcast over the years. Incessant cackling/giggling in the background can certainly be annoying, but genuine bursts are always welcome to my ears. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on November 13, 2013, 03:55:07 PM
			

			

				I LOVE hearing people laughing in the background of TBS....when I first started listening I couldn't get over the conversations with Mike where you can't really hear him in the distance, don't know why
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on November 13, 2013, 04:53:59 PM
			

			

				Hey, remember when Tom tried to appease Frangry after mutant FOT's trolled her?  Told her he would have her on the show?  Only a few weeks left...

 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) :-*
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on November 13, 2013, 05:06:30 PM
			

			

				Mutant FOTs? She didn't kiss the ring. She should have expected no less.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on November 13, 2013, 05:09:36 PM
			

			

				The second-to-last show should just be a line of DJ's coming through the studio to kiss the ring and pay their respects.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 13, 2013, 06:07:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: John Junk on November 13, 2013, 05:09:36 PM
The second-to-last show should just be a line of DJ's coming through the studio to kiss the ring and pay their respects. 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on November 13, 2013, 06:29:56 PM
			

			

				Best Collage Yet.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 13, 2013, 06:48:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on November 13, 2013, 06:29:56 PM
Best Collage Yet.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 13, 2013, 07:56:24 PM
			

			

				That freak during the collage "Robin Trower doing loop-dee-loops, maaaan" was insane passionate.  It's starting to really hit me we're not going to get Tom's anecdotes anymore- like getting dropped off at a 10 hour movie marathon as a 13th birthday present and watching the adults around go nuts over Timothy Van Patten and Perry King fighting in a film projected onto a screen. Uuuuuhgh.

Nice to hear from Seder, complaining about getting passed by yet again by an epic amount of big-footin' in this biz.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CarlChronicles on November 13, 2013, 08:18:38 PM
			

			

				Tom didn't back-announce the two songs he played before the audio collage (unless I just missed it). Anyone know what they were? 
 
The chorus lyrics of the first song were "Natural natural na-na-na-na-natural disaster comin' to your stereo". 
The second song's chorus started with "I'm like a star/ I'm burning out fast..."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on November 13, 2013, 09:12:10 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: CarlChronicles on November 13, 2013, 08:18:38 PM
Tom didn't back-announce the two songs he played before the audio collage (unless I just missed it). Anyone know what they were? 
 
The chorus lyrics of the first song were "Natural natural na-na-na-na-natural disaster comin' to your stereo". 
The second song's chorus started with "I'm like a star/ I'm burning out fast..."

http://mikekrol.bandcamp.com/track/natural-disaster (http://mikekrol.bandcamp.com/track/natural-disaster)

http://mikekrol.bandcamp.com/track/like-a-star (http://mikekrol.bandcamp.com/track/like-a-star)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on November 13, 2013, 10:11:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on November 13, 2013, 07:56:24 PM
That freak during the collage "Robin Trower doing loop-dee-loops, maaaan" was insane passionate.  It's starting to really hit me we're not going to get Tom's anecdotes anymore- like getting dropped off at a 10 hour movie marathon as a 13th birthday present and watching the adults around go nuts over Timothy Van Patten and Perry King fighting in a film projected onto a screen. Uuuuuhgh.

Nice to hear from Seder, complaining about getting passed by yet again by an epic amount of big-footin' in this biz.

The archives are good for the anecdotes. If you can get over the fact that he's not telling new ones on the show anymore, which I'll admit is an "if."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CarlChronicles on November 14, 2013, 12:33:02 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Omar on November 13, 2013, 09:12:10 PM
Quote from: CarlChronicles on November 13, 2013, 08:18:38 PM
Tom didn't back-announce the two songs he played before the audio collage (unless I just missed it). Anyone know what they were? 
 
The chorus lyrics of the first song were "Natural natural na-na-na-na-natural disaster comin' to your stereo". 
The second song's chorus started with "I'm like a star/ I'm burning out fast..."

http://mikekrol.bandcamp.com/track/natural-disaster (http://mikekrol.bandcamp.com/track/natural-disaster)

http://mikekrol.bandcamp.com/track/like-a-star (http://mikekrol.bandcamp.com/track/like-a-star)

Great, Thanks!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Josh on November 14, 2013, 09:44:36 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: John Junk on November 13, 2013, 04:53:59 PM
Hey, remember when Tom tried to appease Frangry after mutant FOT's trolled her?  Told her he would have her on the show?  Only a few weeks left...

 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) :-*

How dare-a you call me a mutant!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on November 14, 2013, 04:43:25 PM
			

			

				I include myself among the trolls!

Back on topic: The "Bad Company" kicking in on the dude with the Devil's Lettuce story killed me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on November 14, 2013, 06:45:11 PM
			

			

				Good lord that guy would not get to the point.  When he started a full description of every song they were listening to before even getting to Frankie Teardrop, ("and then we listened to Olivia Tremor Control!...") I started praying for a Bad Company.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 15, 2013, 10:21:37 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Josh on November 14, 2013, 09:44:36 AM
Quote from: John Junk on November 13, 2013, 04:53:59 PM
Hey, remember when Tom tried to appease Frangry after mutant FOT's trolled her?  Told her he would have her on the show?  Only a few weeks left...

 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) :-*

How dare-a you call me a mutant!


Didn't she call in a long time ago?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 15, 2013, 10:28:21 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on November 14, 2013, 06:45:11 PM
Good lord that guy would not get to the point.  When he started a full description of every song they were listening to before even getting to Frankie Teardrop, ("and then we listened to Olivia Tremor Control!...") I started praying for a Bad Company.


You could see it coming, the best Bad Companied yet.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on November 15, 2013, 10:31:12 AM
			

			

				Two callers from St. Louis (one of whom was there on tour) and one from Springfield, MO.  I have never met another bona fide FOT here in St. Louis.  Given that I have never called and will likely not call through 12/17, it's good to hear Missouri representing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on November 15, 2013, 11:03:39 AM
			

			

				Re Gary Wright: I interviewed him over the summer and found him to be abrupt and overly self-impressed.  He totally came across as the guy who'd sign the front of All Things Must Pass.  I know writers who've had similar experiences with the Dream Weaver.  Is the Hate Pit being emptied next month?  If not, Gary Wright deserves at least a brief sentence in there.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 15, 2013, 03:01:29 PM
			

			

				Tom must have a distorted memory of Class of 1984. I was checking it out on Youtube and i didn't hear the guy at the end say "teacher teacher" and the band wasn't  actually  playing during the final hanging. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on November 15, 2013, 03:06:39 PM
			

			

				"Mike wants to fight your mother."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on November 15, 2013, 05:34:41 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on November 15, 2013, 03:01:29 PM
Tom must have a distorted memory of Class of 1984. I was checking it out on Youtube and i didn't hear the guy at the end say "teacher teacher" and the band wasn't  actually  playing during the final hanging.

Impossible.  You must have been watching it wrong. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 17, 2013, 04:58:29 AM
			

			

				Think i might change my screen name to "Dali Lami". 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on November 17, 2013, 09:27:59 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Omar on November 13, 2013, 03:10:29 PM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on November 12, 2013, 04:05:49 PM
Quote from: Omar on November 11, 2013, 08:53:35 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on November 11, 2013, 07:56:55 PM
Quote from: CSW on November 10, 2013, 01:22:40 PM
Quote from: Shades on November 09, 2013, 08:45:32 AM
Who was that cackling in the background, it sounded like Terre T.

There was someone in the background who  I'm pretty sure isn't normally there and was close to a microphone that had a terrible laugh. Kept bugging me the whole show.

At first I found it annoying, but eventually I decided that I was happy to hear somebody who was enjoying the show so much.

DJTT was not "cackling."  They were well-placed and appropriate howls of laughter.  These howls have been heard throughout the show's run when she is in the studio during a show (typically during marathon shows and a couple of other times throughout the year, especially when there is an in-studio guest of interest).  They will be missed. 

Omar - yet again - speaks the truth. Thanks.

I was obviously mistaken in identifying the female laughter howls as belonging to DJTT, but I stand by my assessment of both these specifics howls and the very similar sounding DJTT howls that have been broadcast over the years. Incessant cackling/giggling in the background can certainly be annoying, but genuine bursts are always welcome to my ears.

To set the record straight, on my part I was never intending to implicate DJTT in my original comment. 

I take the points that people laughing is good, and the intended idea of the show after all. All I meant was that the specific laugh in question was taking me out of the moment of my laughs. Likely a by-product of headphone listening. I regret bringing it up now. I also have no idea who "Amadeo" is.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on November 17, 2013, 09:34:01 AM
			

			

				Amedeo Turturro, often joins in on Depravity's Rainbow
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on November 17, 2013, 12:36:30 PM
			

			

				Not related to this week's show, but remember a year or so back when Tom took a call from an aspiring pro wrestler who Tom labelled "Dumm Oaf"? The guy is doing pretty well for himself. He's got a great gimmick and I would expect to see him in the WWE before too long- 
Aiden English Sings for the NXT Universe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1hcBup4I5U#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on November 18, 2013, 11:50:08 PM
			

			

				http://www.avclub.com/article/judge-john-hodgman-makes-a-landmark-ruling-and-han-105702 (http://www.avclub.com/article/judge-john-hodgman-makes-a-landmark-ruling-and-han-105702)

The Best Show On WFMU
A series of guests and dud calls disrupt the flow of this episode, which never seems to settle into any single moment before moving to the next. [TC]

What insight. On an unrelated note, their new site design is horrendous.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on November 19, 2013, 12:42:04 PM
			

			

				Yeah I read that garbage and resolved to never read anything on their stupid site ever again.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on November 19, 2013, 05:18:13 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on November 19, 2013, 12:42:04 PM
Yeah I read that garbage and resolved to never read anything on their stupid site ever again. 

Me too. I can't believe anybody reads podmass. It's like it's written by a high school freshman for the school newspaper. (And is there anybody anywhere who wants a review of the Freakonomics podcast? If so here's one: it's awful.)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 19, 2013, 05:23:33 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormodd on November 18, 2013, 11:50:08 PM

The Best Show On WFMU
A series of guests and dud calls disrupt the flow of this episode, which never seems to settle into any single moment before moving to the next. [TC]


Uh... If you'd asked me, I would have said "not settling into any single moment" sounds a lot like undisrupted flow to me. This is just guesswork though, since I have no idea what the writer means by these word-things he or she uses.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 19, 2013, 05:51:54 PM
			

			

				How long can you settle into one thing and still have it be a moment?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 19, 2013, 06:36:10 PM
			

			

				Good point, Fredericks, but fie on these metaphysical discussions. Before there's a new show to dissect, a few notes on Gary's segment with Mike last week:

1) I have an evil suspicion that Mike thought he was getting away with something filthy by suggesting he and Gary might "go down on the tubes."

2) Gary kept talking about how the Gary Fixes Mike segment might go on for "the next few months" and how "we'll see where you are in February." Has Gary not yet gotten the word about the December 17th termination date? Is he going to be filled in on the air? Are we all going to aurally witness his unrehearsed, unfiltered reaction to the traumatic news? If so, it seems cruel--but we always knew Tom would run down an old lady for a great radio moment.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 19, 2013, 06:58:13 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cavorting with nudists on November 19, 2013, 06:36:10 PM
Tom would run down an old lady for a great radio moment.

The Ty Cobb of radio.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 20, 2013, 11:38:31 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on November 19, 2013, 05:51:54 PM
How long can you settle into one thing and still have it be a moment?

No man ever walked in the same river twice, for it is not the same river nor the same man. - Andy Milonakis


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on November 20, 2013, 11:42:26 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on November 20, 2013, 11:38:31 AM
Quote from: fonpr on November 19, 2013, 05:51:54 PM
How long can you settle into one thing and still have it be a moment?

No man ever walked in the same river twice, for it is not the same river nor the same man. - Andy Milonakis

I always knew Andy Milonakis was cribbing from Heraclitus. No wonder he's so successful.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 20, 2013, 11:55:04 AM
			

			

				With the exceptions of Fredericks and Samir, I'm glad I missed the first hour live last night.  Don't put your 7-year-old on the phone, it's not that cute.  However Susie (or Suzy) from Jersey City should call every show for the remainder of the run with her Dylanology.  "Highway 66"  :D

Whip your chains in the air
Whip em like you just don't care
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on November 20, 2013, 01:01:28 PM
			

			

				Caller: "I'm in Chicago."
Tom: "You're in Chicago? Hey, that's great."
CLICK

The first hour of the show was like a spring cleaning of bad callers, and it was kind of glorious. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: byort on November 20, 2013, 03:13:52 PM
			

			

				I called, I tried to bring it, I failed. But at least I know I'm not the worst caller ever, as I've never even set foot in Richmond. And now I've never have the regret of not trying. (Just the regret of failing...that's better, right?)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on November 20, 2013, 04:57:18 PM
			

			

				I am now hearing Tom sing that Peabo Bryson song, "I did my be-st // but I guess my best // wasn't good enough"...you get points for putting yourself out there, at least in my book. Takes courage to walk straight into the chopper like that
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gregory on November 20, 2013, 05:40:27 PM
			

			

				Gary stealing Kurt's focus playing his cute little kit.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: byort on November 20, 2013, 05:46:55 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: iago galdston on November 20, 2013, 04:57:18 PM
I am now hearing Tom sing that Peabo Bryson song, "I did my be-st // but I guess my best // wasn't good enough"...you get points for putting yourself out there, at least in my book. Takes courage to walk straight into the chopper like that

Thanks, iago. I needed that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on November 20, 2013, 05:52:32 PM
			

			

				"HEY! T-Shirt! Leave those kids alone!" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on November 20, 2013, 06:35:30 PM
			

			

				I'm generally Team Mike, but having Gary get the news that he is losing his media platform from his nemesis Mike made me oddly sympathetic to the lil' squirrel. I hope he's ok.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on November 21, 2013, 02:30:32 AM
			

			

				Here's the Billy Joel clip that Kurt Vile was talking about:

Billy Joel Goes Crazy In Concert!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqY6mXULzpw#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 21, 2013, 10:13:35 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: BadGuyZero on November 21, 2013, 02:30:32 AM
Here's the Billy Joel clip that Kurt Vile was talking about:

Billy Joel Goes Crazy In Concert!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqY6mXULzpw#)

One interesting note about that is apparently it was in Soviet Russia (where spotlights light YOU) and he was mad they kept shining lights on the audience to identify especially heinous threats to the Soviet way. Why they let an example of Western Decadence like Joel play there is a mystery.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 21, 2013, 02:52:25 PM
			

			

				I thought it was Beej trying to "act punk".  The reds should've have locked him up, Stripes Style, for causing disturbance een concert hall.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fredfoster on November 21, 2013, 10:52:25 PM
			

			

				This has probably been said, but that caller that Tom said he hoped die was totally the one that called by way of outer space. The guy from Woodstock.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave in the yard on November 22, 2013, 04:59:27 AM
			

			

				are you sure it was the guy from woodstock...?  i remember his voice, but i am pretty sure he has been drunk and angry every time he's called.  like i think he was saying how he liked julie klausner and how tom is a jerk.  then tom made fun of him for slurring and being drunk and it kinda went the same way.  the dude from woodstock was spacier.    

i am sure this woman is probably a frequent wfmu caller, and that THIS has come up, but i heard the madness lady from rock rot rule call into shut up, weirdo, get pedantic and get smacked down.  http://wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=51963&archive=89996 (http://wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=51963&archive=89996)  50 minutes in.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on November 22, 2013, 06:13:39 AM
			

			

				Just to clarify/expand on something Jason from Hunstville mentioned in passing on this week's show. (Sorry to be a Fact Checker Jerk)

The UK Census includes an optional question on the religion of the respondents, with the major religions of the world as pre-populated boxes to check and in addition a write-in box is available.

This prompted various radio/TV campaigns in 2001 to encourage people (presumably those otherwise non- affiliated to an existing region) to write-in Jedi as their religion. Many people did so - enough for Jedi to be the 5th largest religion noted in the 2001 UK census (but 6th overall when "no religion" was included) However as far as I am aware Jedi is not officially respected as a religion by the UK government, nor has it been included as a pre-populated answer in future censuses (censii?)

The write-in option does leave the door open for such fun - my roommate back in 2010 wrote in his religion as Heavy Metal, for example. 

Can we UK FOTs start planning now for the 2020 census and filing religion as "Friend of Tom"?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 22, 2013, 06:14:47 AM
			

			

				Thinking of changing my screen name to "Rag Man".
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on November 22, 2013, 10:02:40 AM
			

			

				Yikes, I never noticed the two bells (or whatever they are) hanging off Mick Fleetwood's pants like testes on the Rumours cover.  And could have lived my entire life without that knowledge.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on November 22, 2013, 10:26:55 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 21, 2013, 10:13:35 AM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on November 21, 2013, 02:30:32 AM
Here's the Billy Joel clip that Kurt Vile was talking about:

Billy Joel Goes Crazy In Concert!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqY6mXULzpw#)

One interesting note about that is apparently it was in Soviet Russia (where spotlights light YOU) and he was mad they kept shining lights on the audience to identify especially heinous threats to the Soviet way. Why they let an example of Western Decadence like Joel play there is a mystery.

There used to be a clip on YouTube (which I've been unsuccessfully trying to find since Tuesday's show) of him being interviewed about that very incident, and he goes on some tear about how "I just felt that the Russian audience was tired of being watched. You know, they're being watched by their government all the time." His explanation is almost as puke-inducing as the Glass Houses album. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 22, 2013, 10:38:43 AM
			

			

				Worst (for me) it was 432 not 438. I regret the error. Found my notes.

Despite the petitions of over twenty thousand musicians in france, The ISO codified concert pitch globally by 1955. The Schiller Institute campaign for a change in concert pitch from A=440hz back to A=432hz is based that 432hz is deeply connected with nature and the vocal chords of singers will not be damaged by higher ranges when centered at concert pitch A=432hz.
The recent rediscoveries of the vibratory/oscillatory nature of the universe indicates that current contemporary A=440hz international concert pitch standard may possibly generate an unhealthy effect or anti-social behavior in the consciousness of human beings.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on November 22, 2013, 10:49:12 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on November 22, 2013, 10:38:43 AM
Worst (for me) it was 432 nor 438. I regret the error. Found my notes.

Despite the petitions of over twenty thousand musicians in france, The ISO codified concert pitch globally by 1955. The Schiller Institute campaign for a change in concert pitch from A=440hz back to A=432hz is based that 432hz is deeply connected with nature and the vocal chords of singers will not be damaged by higher ranges when centered at concert pitch A=432hz.
The recent rediscoveries of the vibratory/oscillatory nature of the universe indicates that current contemporary A=440hz international concert pitch standard may possibly generate an unhealthy effect or anti-social behavior in the consciousness of human beings.

The whole time you were talking about that my thoughts were a) can a human really distinguish that fine a difference b) can instruments be tuned that close (couple of Hz) or is there typically a margin of acceptable error?

All the Goebbels stuff made sense, though.

(update: looks like the human ear can distinguish between 440 and 441. I'll be back when I find out about tuning tolerance)

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/sound/earsens.html (http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/sound/earsens.html)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigoteetoe on November 22, 2013, 11:15:08 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: CSW on November 22, 2013, 06:13:39 AM

The write-in option does leave the door open for such fun - my roommate back in 2010 wrote in his religion as Heavy Metal, for example. 

I, too, am a fan of Census-Fun.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fredfoster on November 22, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: davefrost on November 22, 2013, 04:59:27 AM
are you sure it was the guy from woodstock...?  i remember his voice, but i am pretty sure he has been drunk and angry every time he's called.  like i think he was saying how he liked julie klausner and how tom is a jerk.  then tom made fun of him for slurring and being drunk and it kinda went the same way.  the dude from woodstock was spacier. 

Not 100% sure, but it really sounded like him a lot to me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Colin on November 22, 2013, 12:54:21 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on November 22, 2013, 10:49:12 AM

The whole time you were talking about that my thoughts were a) can a human really distinguish that fine a difference b) can instruments be tuned that close (couple of Hz) or is there typically a margin of acceptable error?


It's more than just a matter of "detect" = someone untrained in music would notice the difference between 440 Hz and 432 Hz if you played the two tones back to back.  And if you played them at them time, you'd hear the phase effects pretty strongly.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cavorting with nudists on November 22, 2013, 01:24:21 PM
			

			

				I Googled the first sentence of Fredericks' quote and found quite a few online discussions of this matter, though--get this, conspiracy theorists-- a lot of the links are dead.

Here you can compare renditions of "Silent Night" played at A=432Hz and at A=440Hz.  They are discernibly different, though I'm not confident that my ability to judge differences of effect has been uncontaminated by the power of suggestion. Try to get someone to play them for you without telling you which is which (though admittedly, since it is a Christmas carol, it's possible that either version may send you screaming from the room): http://omega432.com/432-music/concert-pitch-comparison (http://omega432.com/432-music/concert-pitch-comparison)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on November 22, 2013, 01:38:04 PM
			

			

				The only bone I have to pick with your call, Fredderrixxxxx, is that Goebbels' first name was actually Gordon, not George.

Lady buffcoat thought I was having a seizure I was laughing so hard at the "I hope you die" bit.

"This might sounds mean, but it's not meant to be mean… I hope you die. Does that sound mean?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on November 22, 2013, 03:34:03 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on November 22, 2013, 01:38:04 PM

Lady buffcoat thought I was having a seizure I was laughing so hard at the "I hope you die" bit.

"This might sounds mean, but it's not meant to be mean… I hope you die. Does that sound mean?"

I nearly ran my car off the road.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on November 22, 2013, 04:11:58 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on November 22, 2013, 06:14:47 AM
Thinking of changing my screen name to "Rag Man".

That was my nickname for a while in high school due to the metal kids I hung out with thinking I bore a resemblance to Ragman from the movie "Trick or Treat."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on November 22, 2013, 05:53:24 PM
			

			

				Yeah, George Gobel was an old boozy comedian who was on Carson a lot
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: masterofsparks on November 22, 2013, 08:08:57 PM
			

			

				While we're on the subject of the call by Fredericks, using glue to clean records is a thing people do:

http://lifehacker.com/5495614/use-wood-glue-to-clean-and-restore-old-lps (http://lifehacker.com/5495614/use-wood-glue-to-clean-and-restore-old-lps)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DaveFoster on November 22, 2013, 08:17:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fredfoster on November 22, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
Quote from: davefrost on November 22, 2013, 04:59:27 AM
are you sure it was the guy from woodstock...?  i remember his voice, but i am pretty sure he has been drunk and angry every time he's called.  like i think he was saying how he liked julie klausner and how tom is a jerk.  then tom made fun of him for slurring and being drunk and it kinda went the same way.  the dude from woodstock was spacier. 

Not 100% sure, but it really sounded like him a lot to me.

My thoughts are the Woodstock guy was goofy,  lighthearted and kind of funny.  This guy just seemed like a drunk dullard. Side note, I went to a Pearl Jam concert In Berkeley in 93 with a Fred Foster.  Never had met him before and I never did see him again. (Went with a mutual friend) After the concert we had some Ethiopian food. It was great.  Haven't had it since.  Was Mike just not screening calls?? 

Only an hour in can't wait for Kurt Vile. Love him on that You Tube clip where he sings "do you believe in fairy magic"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave in the yard on November 22, 2013, 08:49:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: DaveFoster on November 22, 2013, 08:17:28 PM
Quote from: fredfoster on November 22, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
Quote from: davefrost on November 22, 2013, 04:59:27 AM
are you sure it was the guy from woodstock...?  i remember his voice, but i am pretty sure he has been drunk and angry every time he's called.  like i think he was saying how he liked julie klausner and how tom is a jerk.  then tom made fun of him for slurring and being drunk and it kinda went the same way.  the dude from woodstock was spacier. 

Not 100% sure, but it really sounded like him a lot to me.

My thoughts are the Woodstock guy was goofy,  lighthearted and kind of funny.  This guy just seemed like a drunk dullard. Side note, I went to a Pearl Jam concert In Berkeley in 93 with a Fred Foster.  Never had met him before and I never did see him again. (Went with a mutual friend) After the concert we had some Ethiopian food. It was great.  Haven't had it since.  Was Mike just not screening calls?? 

Only an hour in can't wait for Kurt Vile. Love him on that You Tube clip where he sings "do you believe in fairy magic"

heres that dude! dec.7 2010.  one hour, 15 minutes in.  http://wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=38363&archive=65463 (http://wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=38363&archive=65463)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bachwards on November 24, 2013, 10:39:01 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave in the yard on November 22, 2013, 08:49:56 PM
Quote from: DaveFoster on November 22, 2013, 08:17:28 PM
Quote from: fredfoster on November 22, 2013, 11:28:02 AM
Quote from: davefrost on November 22, 2013, 04:59:27 AM
are you sure it was the guy from woodstock...?  i remember his voice, but i am pretty sure he has been drunk and angry every time he's called.  like i think he was saying how he liked julie klausner and how tom is a jerk.  then tom made fun of him for slurring and being drunk and it kinda went the same way.  the dude from woodstock was spacier. 

Not 100% sure, but it really sounded like him a lot to me.

My thoughts are the Woodstock guy was goofy,  lighthearted and kind of funny.  This guy just seemed like a drunk dullard. Side note, I went to a Pearl Jam concert In Berkeley in 93 with a Fred Foster.  Never had met him before and I never did see him again. (Went with a mutual friend) After the concert we had some Ethiopian food. It was great.  Haven't had it since.  Was Mike just not screening calls?? 

Only an hour in can't wait for Kurt Vile. Love him on that You Tube clip where he sings "do you believe in fairy magic"

heres that dude! dec.7 2010.  one hour, 15 minutes in.  http://wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=38363&archive=65463 (http://wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=38363&archive=65463)
Also at 1:10 here from the impressions show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQVg0c9Rl4k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQVg0c9Rl4k)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DaveFoster on November 24, 2013, 05:01:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave in the yard on November 22, 2013, 08:49:56 PM
heres that dude! dec.7 2010.  one hour, 15 minutes in.  http://wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=38363&archive=65463 (http://wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=38363&archive=65463)
Good one Dave.  I think I just heard a "Best Show" open for the first time.  Nice.  Excellent episode this one.  Kurt's song was fantastic especially the second half. You want your Hogie, Billy, Fred, Jason, Gary.  Gary realizing he's only weeks away from obscurity.  Ha!  Love hearing that little squirrel eat some humble pie.  And, being told ironically by AP Mike.  Kurt breaking down Billy's lyrics ... Best Show!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on November 27, 2013, 01:28:27 PM
			

			

				The Roger Scharpling call was fantastic.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on November 27, 2013, 02:35:37 PM
			

			

				"You gave Steven Van Zandt noogies?  Like on his scarf?"
"Yeah."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 27, 2013, 05:03:44 PM
			

			

				What a night of beef squashin'

"It's in the jerk bucket!  Hey Mike, what if Seinfeld- season 15- talked about 'the jerk bucket'?"

What a great show, great conversation with Kurt Braunhoeler and "Macs" (never thought he'd use the toilet talk).  
"I don't think I operate this luggage with the same kind of anger as Mike."  And all the dropped bombs from "Father"'s call.  Apparently Maurice Kerns is, as someone in the chat mentioned, Gary Oldman from "The Fifth Element".

Worst things: the guy with the question about a radio show from 1993 and the collage having to get cut short when it was on awesome groove.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on November 27, 2013, 05:36:46 PM
			

			

				Garrison Keillor's voicemail. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bryan on November 28, 2013, 04:17:53 PM
			

			

				I guffawed at the Jo Nesbo reference.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: InspectorHound on November 30, 2013, 11:25:14 AM
			

			

				Mike asking "Whose drawers are these?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fredfoster on November 30, 2013, 01:42:18 PM
			

			

				heres that dude! dec.7 2010.  one hour, 15 minutes in.  http://wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=38363&archive=65463 (http://wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=38363&archive=65463)


That was hilarious!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 01, 2013, 01:37:40 AM
			

			

				The show cuts off right when he was getting into the Pete Holmes thing, anybody know what i missed?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on December 01, 2013, 08:03:46 AM
			

			

				There's another four minutes and change. There's a call at the end that sent me into a fit of laughter. The podcast version has the missing minutes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 01, 2013, 08:09:33 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: BadGuyZero on December 01, 2013, 08:03:46 AM
There's another four minutes and change. There's a call at the end that sent me into a fit of laughter. The podcast version has the missing minutes.

Cool thanks.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on December 02, 2013, 03:49:25 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: InspectorHound on November 30, 2013, 11:25:14 AM
Mike asking "Whose drawers are these?"

Followed by Tom's dripping with disgust repetition of the word "Drawers." 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on December 02, 2013, 07:05:38 PM
			

			

				Hodgeman: "I used to race home from school just to listen to Terry Gross!" 

LOL
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on December 04, 2013, 10:28:24 AM
			

			

				That was a great show.  I almost want to have that be my last memory for a while and get to the very last show sometime next year when I'm better prepared.

Supercallers checking in hit the right notes--Erika, DFK, Karate Chop Jon from Maplewood. Greggulator. Even my guy--the guy I've defended against all you cranks--Michael K from the Cynics managed to pull off a brief (!) just-right call.  (Have I missed Paycheck from Toronto calling in?)

Two great highlights:

1. Jason's ordering pizzas and Tom immediately scrambling for a pen.  

2. Fred from Honolulu's very punk grudge against Bruno Mars.

I got choked up at the end when Patton and Julie (who you can tell are just as big of fans of the show as us nerds) were telling Tom how special this show has been. 

And now that we're near the end, and we can start burning bridges behind us--I'm going to say what I've thought for a while. I'm glad that was the last Todd Barry call.  


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on December 04, 2013, 11:22:25 AM
			

			

				You are not alone with the Michael K. love. That dude is great. Such a unique oddball.

I'm working on having Patton Oswalt saying "Classic Greggulator" as my ringtone. I played the clip for my mom. She's a huge fan of King of Queens and got such a kick out of it. (And no, she doesn't call me Greggulator.)

Last night's show was a total blast. There's nothing more to say -- just a great Best Show episode with two of the best guests and a lot of quality calls and a lot of fun. 

I was thinking of going out in classic heel style but I thought better. Tom, Julie and Patton are professionals -- try and toss something up for them and let them handle the funny. And it's the end of the show. There's no need for me to rip on the guys from The Chateau or almost every caller from Chicago, who have long been targets of mine.

The Chateau folks haven't called in ages and they never called in during a show I was listening to live. My idea for them was that I would take them under my wing and transform them into quality callers but in exchange they would have to build a shrine to me in their facility. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Trembling Eagle on December 04, 2013, 11:28:37 AM
			

			

				that pizza scam seems more something Oswald Loomis would pull off rather than The Joker

(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081230151439/marvel_dc/images/b/b4/Action_Comics_95.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on December 04, 2013, 12:17:04 PM
			

			

				BEST: Tom's Acapella renditions of the "Hot Dog" guitar solo and, later on, the flute part from "Thick as a Brick"

Julie's revival of "Whaazzzzuuup!"

Patton's "Raw Pop Tarts taste like divorce"

Gary getting praise from King of Comedy Patton Oswalt

Gary's amazingly incisive analysis of the ridiculous position of quote-unquote #NERDS in the 2010s

WORST: Spike big-timing the show ... and also WHERE IS VANCE??? I fear he's fallen into the prog-rock equivalent of the Bermuda Triangle.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Matt from Halifax on December 04, 2013, 12:32:58 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: daveB from Oakland: Silver Bye Bye on December 04, 2013, 12:17:04 PM
WHERE IS VANCE??? I fear he's fallen into the prog-rock equivalent of the Bermuda Triangle.

I will miss Vance most of all. He doesn't really post on twitter much anymore.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 04, 2013, 12:44:38 PM
			

			

				I imagine talking to people over the air and taking their phone calls was a little too taxing for Vance.  I'm sure he'd prefer to sneak off into a dark corner with his pair of Bose™ and an early Genesis cd and leave the social stuff to Gary.




			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: paul from sacramento on December 04, 2013, 01:21:30 PM
			

			

				I'm listening to last nights show and I just I realized is that the guy who gave the kid a paper bag with an Mounds bar has to be the biggest jerk in the world. He could have just took the kids money and the kid would have never seen him again. He had to know that this kid was going to get perpetually more excited the longer he had that paper bag in his sock only to eventually have an enormous disappoint prolonged. 

I'm also not going Mike being the guy who gave the kid the Mounds bar.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigoteetoe on December 04, 2013, 01:27:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on December 04, 2013, 11:22:25 AM
I'm working on having Patton Oswalt saying "Classic Greggulator" as my ringtone. I played the clip for my mom. She's a huge fan of King of Queens and got such a kick out of it. (And no, she doesn't call me Greggulator.)
When "That's so Greggulator" becomes a TV show, there should be a character who's catch phrase is "Smell you later, Greggulator"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: GhostDad on December 04, 2013, 01:54:36 PM
			

			

				I was in stitches at the Pete Holmes laugh supercut, the sound collage is one of the best things I have ev... OH GOOD LORD!  Ugghhh.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on December 04, 2013, 02:17:51 PM
			

			

				Julie's comment that Tom is our generation's Letterman is completely and totally spot-on.  What Late Night was for me as a child is what the Best Show was for me in my late 20s/early 30s.  

Man, what a homerun of a show.  Thank God I got to listen to it while working from home today, I know I would have been super disruptive to my colleagues breaking up as much as I did.

And next week is the Christmas Party!  The FINAL Best Show Christmas Party!  Can't wait!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 04, 2013, 02:48:21 PM
			

			

				I love Tom's take on Robert Plant coming over to those two "fans" to watch the opening band.  "Good, he laughed in your jerk friend's face"

Hated missing the first hour live b/c I missed "Stairway" in the music portion of the show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: timmx on December 04, 2013, 03:34:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on December 04, 2013, 02:17:51 PM
Julie's comment that Tom is our generation's Letterman is completely and totally spot-on.  What Late Night was for me as a child is what the Best Show was for me in my late 20s/early 30s.

I wholeheartedly agree. When I first heard Tom and Jon bonded over "Get a Life" it made perfect sense to me on the continuum from staying up past my bedtime to see the Panicky Guy to realizing my kids have picked up my habit of saying "wait whuuut?".
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 05, 2013, 10:58:45 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on December 04, 2013, 11:22:25 AM
You are not alone with the Michael K. love. That dude is great. Such a unique oddball.

I'm working on having Patton Oswalt saying "Classic Greggulator" as my ringtone. I played the clip for my mom. She's a huge fan of King of Queens and got such a kick out of it. (And no, she doesn't call me Greggulator.)

Last night's show was a total blast. There's nothing more to say -- just a great Best Show episode with two of the best guests and a lot of quality calls and a lot of fun. 

I was thinking of going out in classic heel style but I thought better. Tom, Julie and Patton are professionals -- try and toss something up for them and let them handle the funny. And it's the end of the show. There's no need for me to rip on the guys from The Chateau or almost every caller from Chicago, who have long been targets of mine.

The Chateau folks haven't called in ages and they never called in during a show I was listening to live. My idea for them was that I would take them under my wing and transform them into quality callers but in exchange they would have to build a shrine to me in their facility.

'AP Mike magazines' had me laughing for quite a while.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 05, 2013, 11:31:01 AM
			

			

				I haven't listened to the whole show yet but i saw the pictures of Klausners big 80's hair on twitter. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: lastplaneout on December 09, 2013, 09:37:19 AM
			

			

				The Antonio's story had me somewhere between laughing and crying. I went to UMass as an undergrad, and Antonio's was a regular hangout of mine. It's the kind of place that's built for a college town, pizza by the slice in about 30 different varieties at any given time, and staffed by a combination of white-baseball-capped frat guys and skeezy, drug-addled hippies (and some disturbing mixtures of the two). They used to hire a bouncer for Friday and Saturday nights who would funnel the bar crowd into their "one plain slice" express line.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on December 09, 2013, 09:56:29 AM
			

			

				Best:

Worst:

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on December 09, 2013, 11:41:39 AM
			

			

				As a fellow owner I loved the Bose QC-15s talk. They really are the best. 

And the "courtesy card" that comes with them is really, really weird. I was joking around with my wife about that a few weeks ago in much the same way Tom was. SO hearing that come up made me smile no end.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on December 09, 2013, 04:30:41 PM
			

			

				I only recently just tried a pair of those Bose headphones. When you put them on and turn on the noise-cancelling switch, the sensation on your ears is indeed REALLY WEIRD. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Ignore Function on December 11, 2013, 12:27:39 AM
			

			

				DVD Cooper!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on December 11, 2013, 11:07:11 AM
			

			

				I only got to listen live at the end. The Ted/Aimee song had me tearing up while I was at the grocery store. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on December 11, 2013, 11:26:45 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Ignore Function on December 11, 2013, 12:27:39 AM
DVD Cooper!

Yeah, that had me laughing uncontrollably.

I'll miss JW's calls. 

 :(
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Nicholas Tanek on December 11, 2013, 11:45:30 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on December 11, 2013, 11:07:11 AM
I only got to listen live at the end. The Ted/Aimee song had me tearing up while I was at the grocery store.

A couple of tears rolled down my cheeks when I heard that song. I was moved.  They did a beautiful job and I loved how they incorporated Jon in the song and they only sung "WFMU" at the end. It was so touching. That mixed in with Christmas and the end of the year... I listened to it several times today too. It was wonderful.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on December 11, 2013, 12:25:59 PM
			

			

				Julie Klausner: OH MY GOD!!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 11, 2013, 02:06:27 PM
			

			

				The Twelve Days of Chiku-mas (5 Cans of Coors, 8 Creepy Fun-Paxxxx, 9 Pirated Movies)

And what happened at the end of Jen Kirkman's call?  Did she use the turlet talk?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: daveB from Oakland on December 11, 2013, 02:12:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on December 11, 2013, 02:06:27 PM


And what happened at the end of Jen Kirkman's call?  Did she use the turlet talk?

https://twitter.com/JenKirkman/status/410607466787774464 ("If anyone is wondering - just for old time sake, I yelled "FUUCK" on the end of my call to #BestShowWFMU Sorry @scharpling")

In Jen's defense, she's been in the middle of a twitter battle with thousands of #Beliebers 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigoteetoe on December 11, 2013, 07:20:44 PM
			

			

				last night's show was so good, top-to-bottom. the 12 days of christmas song was one for the ages. The 5 coors lights (b/c Mike kept one of the sixer) was spot on.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on December 11, 2013, 10:15:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Sashamak on December 11, 2013, 12:25:59 PM
Julie Klausner: OH MY GOD!!

The one during Mike's first Jello shot or when Gary announced Vance had gotten married?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TRL on December 12, 2013, 12:38:47 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on December 11, 2013, 11:07:11 AM
I only got to listen live at the end. The Ted/Aimee song had me tearing up while I was at the grocery store.
One of the sweetest moments on the show to date. Only heard half of last night's show but really like the way the show is finishing up. Can't wait for the finale and gonna have a hard time not feeling emotional about it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on December 12, 2013, 08:59:02 AM
			

			

				Best:

Worst:

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ColbyCheese on December 12, 2013, 09:21:41 AM
			

			

				Wally's impressions of Gary caught me off guard. Really funny. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Steve of Bloomington on December 12, 2013, 11:00:25 AM
			

			

				'Beat The Rap Elmo'

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 12, 2013, 12:14:45 PM
			

			

				Worst: the last part of the show is cut off in the archive. Crashed a little early, now, I may never hear Larry's last call.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on December 12, 2013, 12:15:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: YuriDedman on December 12, 2013, 08:59:02 AM


Worst:
  • Mike asking Gary if he was circumcised.

How dare you! You obviously know nothing about Judaism. I suggest you familiarize yourself with the Pentateuch.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 12, 2013, 12:27:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on December 12, 2013, 12:14:45 PM
Worst: the last part of the show is cut off in the archive. Crashed a little early, now, I may never hear Larry's last call.

Fredricks it did this last week to me. If you go to Itunes and listen to the whole show it should have the ending, at least last weeks was like that. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: InspectorHound on December 12, 2013, 12:28:48 PM
			

			

				That Jen Kirkman call as brutal as Wally Wackiman's inability to do his own voice correctly. The teflon Elmo talk was creeping me out.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 13, 2013, 08:59:14 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on December 12, 2013, 12:27:20 PM
Quote from: fonpr on December 12, 2013, 12:14:45 PM
Worst: the last part of the show is cut off in the archive. Crashed a little early, now, I may never hear Larry's last call.

Fredricks it did this last week to me. If you go to Itunes and listen to the whole show it should have the ending, at least last weeks was like that.

It worked! Thanks, Shades.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on December 13, 2013, 10:48:49 AM
			

			

				In support of a call Fredericks made 3 or 4 weeks back

Cleaning a Record with Wood Glue (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gyvipBs6Vs#)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spalding on December 13, 2013, 12:32:24 PM
			

			

				Here's a record cleaner who takes it to the next level from Fredericks' efforts with 1500 grit sandpaper and a lot of elbow grease: 

http://www.instructables.com/id/Bring-Ruined-Records-Back-to-Life/?ALLSTEPS (http://www.instructables.com/id/Bring-Ruined-Records-Back-to-Life/?ALLSTEPS)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on December 13, 2013, 02:06:38 PM
			

			

				The Ted/Aimee song was the first time it actually felt like the show is ending.  A powerfully bittersweet moment.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 13, 2013, 04:12:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mike a on December 13, 2013, 02:06:38 PM
The Ted/Aimee song was the first time it actually felt like the show is ending.  A powerfully bittersweet moment.

Did i hear them right, they are starting a three piece band called The Both?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on December 13, 2013, 05:06:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: ColbyCheese on December 12, 2013, 09:21:41 AM
Wally's impressions of Gary caught me off guard. Really funny.

Glad you liked it.  It's refreshing to see some positivity towards Wally on the boards (or anywhere), when so often I see people offering nothing but cheap insults.  It was a wonderful time, all around, in the studio, especially being able to have a chance to speak as myself, as well, let alone in such Good Company (as opposed to the song bad callers are all too familiar with).


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 13, 2013, 05:50:16 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on December 13, 2013, 05:06:47 PM
Quote from: ColbyCheese on December 12, 2013, 09:21:41 AM
Wally's impressions of Gary caught me off guard. Really funny.

Glad you liked it.  It's refreshing to see some positivity towards Wally on the boards (or anywhere), when so often I see people offering nothing but cheap insults.  It was a wonderful time, all around, in the studio, especially being able to have a chance to speak as myself, as well, let alone in such Good Company (as opposed to the song bad callers are all too familiar with).


   -Zach
Was that Wally?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 13, 2013, 05:51:13 PM
			

			

				Loving the dusty moments the guests are bringing. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 13, 2013, 05:53:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on December 13, 2013, 05:51:13 PM
Loving the dusty moments the guests are bringing.
Like Clay Pigeon? He is pretty dusty.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 13, 2013, 05:54:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on December 13, 2013, 05:53:06 PM
Quote from: Shades on December 13, 2013, 05:51:13 PM
Loving the dusty moments the guests are bringing.
Like Clay Pigeon? He is pretty dusty.

Ha, no but did you see my theory of how the show will end in the other thread titled The Best Show on WFMU The End.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on December 13, 2013, 05:54:55 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on December 13, 2013, 05:50:16 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on December 13, 2013, 05:06:47 PM
Quote from: ColbyCheese on December 12, 2013, 09:21:41 AM
Wally's impressions of Gary caught me off guard. Really funny.

Glad you liked it.  It's refreshing to see some positivity towards Wally on the boards (or anywhere), when so often I see people offering nothing but cheap insults.  It was a wonderful time, all around, in the studio, especially being able to have a chance to speak as myself, as well, let alone in such Good Company (as opposed to the song bad callers are all too familiar with).


   -Zach
Was that Wally?

I am never quite sure how to respond with you, Fredericks.  I am guessing/hoping you're teasing, but I just can't be 100% certain.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 14, 2013, 07:13:08 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on December 13, 2013, 05:54:55 PM
Quote from: fonpr on December 13, 2013, 05:50:16 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on December 13, 2013, 05:06:47 PM
Quote from: ColbyCheese on December 12, 2013, 09:21:41 AM
Wally's impressions of Gary caught me off guard. Really funny.

Glad you liked it.  It's refreshing to see some positivity towards Wally on the boards (or anywhere), when so often I see people offering nothing but cheap insults.  It was a wonderful time, all around, in the studio, especially being able to have a chance to speak as myself, as well, let alone in such Good Company (as opposed to the song bad callers are all too familiar with).


   -Zach
Was that Wally?

I am never quite sure how to respond with you, Fredericks.  I am guessing/hoping you're teasing, but I just can't be 100% certain.


   -Zach
That's okay.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: lastplaneout on December 15, 2013, 07:50:03 PM
			

			

				There was a call early in the show where Geneva (I think?) described her Best Show-related dream. It made me remember that I had also had a Best Show-related dream the previous night. In it, the first call of the final episode was FoNPR pretending to be Spike. It was completely obvious to Tom and everyone listening what was going on, but no one made any mention of the fact that the caller wasn't actually Spike, but instead an impostor. Weird stuff, man.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: lpme on December 15, 2013, 10:52:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on December 13, 2013, 05:06:47 PM
Quote from: ColbyCheese on December 12, 2013, 09:21:41 AM
Wally's impressions of Gary caught me off guard. Really funny.

Glad you liked it.  It's refreshing to see some positivity towards Wally on the boards (or anywhere), when so often I see people offering nothing but cheap insults.  It was a wonderful time, all around, in the studio, especially being able to have a chance to speak as myself, as well, let alone in such Good Company (as opposed to the song bad callers are all too familiar with).


Z-Man, your involvement in the show is second to none. Without you and Wally there would be no Vance and no Gary. The FOT's tease, but the show wouldn't be the same without you. Thanks for the laughs!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on December 15, 2013, 11:24:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: lpme on December 15, 2013, 10:52:06 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on December 13, 2013, 05:06:47 PM
Quote from: ColbyCheese on December 12, 2013, 09:21:41 AM
Wally's impressions of Gary caught me off guard. Really funny.

Glad you liked it.  It's refreshing to see some positivity towards Wally on the boards (or anywhere), when so often I see people offering nothing but cheap insults.  It was a wonderful time, all around, in the studio, especially being able to have a chance to speak as myself, as well, let alone in such Good Company (as opposed to the song bad callers are all too familiar with).


Z-Man, your involvement in the show is second to none. Without you and Wally there would be no Vance and no Gary. The FOT's tease, but the show wouldn't be the same without you. Thanks for the laughs!

WOW!  I feel like I could almost tear up.  This sort of appreciation means the world to me.  I am glad I (and Wally) could bring some laughs.  Still, to be fair, I can think of a few guys whose involvement mine might be second (or third or forth) to.  Still, it's refreshing to receive praise, when I've seen a lot of bashing.  (Sometimes, it's better to NOT Google your creation that you take pride in.)  Thanks, again!


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on December 16, 2013, 12:27:23 AM
			

			

				I've always enjoyed the Wally Wackiman "character."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on December 16, 2013, 04:15:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormodd on December 16, 2013, 12:27:23 AM
I've always enjoyed the Wally Wackiman "character."

I'm not sure what the quotes are all about, but I'll take it.  Thanks!


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on December 16, 2013, 04:51:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on December 15, 2013, 11:24:47 PM
 I can think of a few guys whose involvement mine might be second (or third or forth) to.  

You flatter me, but Thank You. 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 16, 2013, 05:19:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on December 15, 2013, 11:24:47 PM
Still, to be fair, I can think of a few guys whose involvement mine might be second (or third or forth) to.  

Thanks, I *am* very proud of those KISS reviews.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nrt4 on December 18, 2013, 12:20:00 AM
			

			

				Best:

All of it.

Worst:

None.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Pete Velcro on December 18, 2013, 12:40:31 AM
			

			

				I love you FOT Message board and I love you TBS. This has been such a beautiful place to play. This is an entirely selfish post. I wanted to open up this thread one more time and look at the emoticons and the blue background. Tom always encouraged everyone to participate in TBS in their own unique way, whether by being a caller, a super caller, a listener, a writer of fan fiction or songs, or Wes, a chat room savant, you were doing it exactly right. That's one of the many wonderful gifts of the show.  So grateful to all FOT's and to TBS.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on December 18, 2013, 01:17:16 AM
			

			

				Best:
Tom going out on top.  The sound collage (getting early years in and maybe the best Wurster call of all time -- Jimmy Crespo ("Units?"!)). Tom and Jon talking at the end. Mike being Mike.

Worst:
The feeling I'll never see/hear anything like that in my life.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: hardweek on December 18, 2013, 01:50:21 AM
			

			

				That sound collage was the aural equivalent of the endings of Apocalypse Now and 2001 combined.

I am dizzy. Good dizzy.

Congrats to everyone involved on one hell of a finale.

And to all the FOTs: the happiest of holidays and healthiest of new years.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on December 18, 2013, 08:16:53 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: gravy boat on December 18, 2013, 01:17:16 AM
Best:
Tom going out on top.  The sound collage (getting early years in and maybe the best Wurster call of all time -- Jimmy Crespo ("Units?"!)). Tom and Jon talking at the end. Mike being Mike.

Worst:
The feeling I'll never see/hear anything like that in my life.

I concur with all of this.

But it's not an ending, it's just the beginning. I look forward to hearing what Tom and Jon come up with next. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Nicholas Tanek on December 18, 2013, 09:49:12 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: gravy boat on December 18, 2013, 01:17:16 AM
Best:
Tom going out on top.  The sound collage (getting early years in and maybe the best Wurster call of all time -- Jimmy Crespo ("Units?"!)). Tom and Jon talking at the end. Mike being Mike.

Worst:
The feeling I'll never see/hear anything like that in my life.

I agree.  While I do feel very sad that it is all over, I am thankful that I was lucky to have experienced The Best Show on WFMU with Tom Scharpling. I am especially thankful that I experienced the show while it was happening as opposed to just listening to old shows or podcasts. The show truly changed my life and brought happiness to me and the people I loved.

http://thecoolestway.com (http://thecoolestway.com)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Cubmaster on December 18, 2013, 10:23:20 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on December 16, 2013, 04:15:57 PM
Quote from: Kormodd on December 16, 2013, 12:27:23 AM
I've always enjoyed the Wally Wackiman "character."

I'm not sure what the quotes are all about, but I'll take it.  Thanks!


   -Zach

Zach,

The first time I tuned in to Best Show, you and Hatch (I think) were filling in.  I thoroughly enjoyed the concept and execution of a puppet hosting a radio program.  I didn't listen again for several months, at which point I heard a couple shows in a row with Tom in the driver's seat.  It took a few more listens as I hadn't done my research and kept waiting for Wally to come back.  So, there's that.

Thanks for helping me ease into the show!


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 18, 2013, 11:00:08 AM
			

			

				The Best: The Best Show (in particular the Mike from Manhattan/Frank from Weehauken turf out- it was a lovely moment of normalcy amidst the heavy atmosphere and despite their love of Tom/BS they still get 'the treatment')

the worst: last night's show was so important and the show's gotten so popular that everyone had to listen to it live which meant poor lil' WFMUs streaming and chat was overwhelmed with traffic.  I was knocked out for 1/2 hour after jumping off to go to lower bandwidth right after Officer Harrups called in.  At least that was the middle of the show and not the end.  

I wonder how many listeners- online and via radio were tuned in, I bet the largest audience any listener-supported freeform radio station ever got.

I dunno if my messages got out last night in the chat but just to make sure I'd like to repeat- this is an amazing message board and chat room and I regret not coming here sooner when I first started to listen in 2007. So many good people up in this!  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on December 18, 2013, 11:32:02 AM
			

			

				Best: Everything

Extra Best: Das Roxborough

Worst: Having to wait for what's next.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on December 18, 2013, 11:40:48 AM
			

			

				Next question. Who pays for and maintains this message board from now on? It's a question Fredericks asked me a couple of weeks ago. I certainly hope it goes forward. 

Quote from: Crusherkc on December 18, 2013, 11:00:08 AM
The Best: The Best Show (in particular the Mike from Manhattan/Frank from Weehauken turf out- it was a lovely moment of normalcy amidst the heavy atmosphere and despite their love of Tom/BS they still get 'the treatment')

the worst: last night's show was so important and the show's gotten so popular that everyone had to listen to it live which meant poor lil' WFMUs streaming and chat was overwhelmed with traffic.  I was knocked out for 1/2 hour after jumping off to go to lower bandwidth right after Officer Harrups called in.  At least that was the middle of the show and not the end.  

I wonder how many listeners- online and via radio were tuned in, I bet the largest audience any listener-supported freeform radio station ever got.

I dunno if my messages got out last night in the chat but just to make sure I'd like to repeat- this is an amazing message board and chat room and I regret not coming here sooner when I first started to listen in 2007. So many good people up in this! 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on December 18, 2013, 11:43:55 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: dave from knoxville on December 18, 2013, 11:40:48 AM
Next question. Who pays for and maintains this message board from now on? It's a question Fredericks asked me a couple of weeks ago. I certainly hope it goes forward. 

Quote from: Crusherkc on December 18, 2013, 11:00:08 AM
The Best: The Best Show (in particular the Mike from Manhattan/Frank from Weehauken turf out- it was a lovely moment of normalcy amidst the heavy atmosphere and despite their love of Tom/BS they still get 'the treatment')

the worst: last night's show was so important and the show's gotten so popular that everyone had to listen to it live which meant poor lil' WFMUs streaming and chat was overwhelmed with traffic.  I was knocked out for 1/2 hour after jumping off to go to lower bandwidth right after Officer Harrups called in.  At least that was the middle of the show and not the end.  

I wonder how many listeners- online and via radio were tuned in, I bet the largest audience any listener-supported freeform radio station ever got.

I dunno if my messages got out last night in the chat but just to make sure I'd like to repeat- this is an amazing message board and chat room and I regret not coming here sooner when I first started to listen in 2007. So many good people up in this! 

I'd gladly chip in some money to help keep the place going, as would others, I believe.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on December 18, 2013, 11:56:56 AM
			

			

				Tangential to the show, but a life-long best for me was The Nashville listening party. When Tom started talking, the really would go from a party roar to quiet focus. having never listened to a show with Anybody, it was delightful to hear the crowd break into loud laughter over and over. And so many people were nicer to me than I ever deserved, it was a blast. Thanks to Coco and Jem and Jeff for hosting at the Fabulous Fond Object, a must visit for any Best Show completist.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: jäck on December 18, 2013, 12:39:12 PM
			

			

				The Tom Waits punchline was the best possible way the show could have ended.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on December 18, 2013, 01:31:43 PM
			

			

				Agreed- The Tom Waits into Black Flag was such a great ending after the heavy emotion of the final farewells.  The Waits was just a hilarious fake-out, and then Gimme Gimme Gimme was the true rocknroll spirit this show has always embodied.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on December 18, 2013, 05:07:40 PM
			

			

				Philly Boy Roy's 'And We Danced' button was the perfect payoff for the character.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigoteetoe on December 18, 2013, 05:25:39 PM
			

			

				All great, but I don't think the opening headphone difficulties could have been scripted any better. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on December 18, 2013, 05:26:15 PM
			

			

				Best:

Worst:

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on December 18, 2013, 07:02:47 PM
			

			

				I can't be the only one who got choked up just a little when Big Star started playing, right?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Cauliflower on December 18, 2013, 07:18:19 PM
			

			

				The Worst:


The Best:

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spalding on December 19, 2013, 09:51:59 AM
			

			

				Does anyone have a link to the "Calvin & Hobbes" style comic of Mike and Gary walking in the snow? I saw it float by on Twitter on Tues. night, but can't find it now.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 19, 2013, 10:07:43 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Spalding on December 19, 2013, 09:51:59 AM
Does anyone have a link to the "Calvin & Hobbes" style comic of Mike and Gary walking in the snow? I saw it float by on Twitter on Tues. night, but can't find it now.
http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,9557.msg0/topicseen.html#new (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,9557.msg0/topicseen.html#new)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: akaJudge on December 19, 2013, 11:54:10 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on December 18, 2013, 07:02:47 PM
I can't be the only one who got choked up just a little when Big Star started playing, right?
nope :)

Quote from: jäck on December 18, 2013, 12:39:12 PM
The Tom Waits punchline was the best possible way the show could have ended.
I literally sat up in bed and had a SPLIT SECOND flash where I thought maybe Tom had been trolling me this whole time and I didn't have to hide my love of Tom Waits anymore! no such luck, and another perfect moment from the show


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on December 19, 2013, 01:36:07 PM
			

			

				I loved Mike reflecting on the show, and Tom telling Jon to Please Leave the Room.

The worst: I can't believe WFMU has promised to sue Tom and Jon into oblivion if they try to take these characters to a money making marketplace.  Unbelievable!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CactusClothesline on December 19, 2013, 02:42:44 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on December 18, 2013, 07:02:47 PM
I can't be the only one who got choked up just a little when Big Star started playing, right?

This moment absolutely crushed me when it happened live, and again when I listened back to the show yesterday. Won't ever be able to listen to that (amazing) song the same way again...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: GhostDad on December 19, 2013, 06:05:33 PM
			

			

				So many best moments... I fought off tears at several times during the episode.  For some reason, when Tom mentioned a certain comedian's name near the end I completely lost it.  It was an accumulation of things, but that just sent me over the edge.  Loss is tough.

SO glad Tom and Jon are continuing.  EVEN MORE glad that AP Mike is on board.  To hear Tom describe how Mike is a perfect foil for him made me super happy.

Callers were great.  The dude who got Bad Company'ed didn't really deserve it, and on any other night we might have heard the conclusion of that tale, but that was an amazing Bad Company'ing.. Somehow the Bad Company'ing of a Franky Teardrop challenge story is almost as scary as the challenge itself.  That was like a Steven King short story that the caller and Tom put together there.

SO MUCH love to the guys and gals who helped put together the audio clips for that final Audio Collage.

I'm thinking of collaging together all the audio collages and making one long audio file out of it, then calling it the Tommy Teardrop Challenge.  I hope that's ok.

Also, I never got a chance to call in (sorry, I never had the nerve to call in), but I had my call planned.  I was going to tell Tom a story about a local radio guy in Montreal, Ted Tevan who is unfortunately not with us any more.  He also hung up on his callers in an amazing manner, and was a tremendous open-line talk radio guy.  He would have found Tom funny and would have called him a "class act" and a "straight arrow".  RIP Ted, RIP Best Show, Long Live Scharpling!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on December 19, 2013, 08:40:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: GhostDad on December 19, 2013, 06:05:33 PM
So many best moments... I fought off tears at several times during the episode.  For some reason, when Tom mentioned a certain comedian's name near the end I completely lost it.  It was an accumulation of things, but that just sent me over the edge.  Loss is tough.

That was a standout moment for me too. And that comedian's laugh in the collage.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on December 19, 2013, 10:52:10 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Cubmaster on December 18, 2013, 10:23:20 AM
Quote from: MiddleBro on December 16, 2013, 04:15:57 PM
Quote from: Kormodd on December 16, 2013, 12:27:23 AM
I've always enjoyed the Wally Wackiman "character."

I'm not sure what the quotes are all about, but I'll take it.  Thanks!


   -Zach

Zach,

The first time I tuned in to Best Show, you and Hatch (I think) were filling in.  I thoroughly enjoyed the concept and execution of a puppet hosting a radio program.  I didn't listen again for several months, at which point I heard a couple shows in a row with Tom in the driver's seat.  It took a few more listens as I hadn't done my research and kept waiting for Wally to come back.  So, there's that.

Thanks for helping me ease into the show!

So glad to hear that I (and Wally) helped you bring you into the fold.  Thanks for the kind words!


   -Zach

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on December 19, 2013, 11:23:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on December 19, 2013, 08:40:01 PM
Quote from: GhostDad on December 19, 2013, 06:05:33 PM
So many best moments... I fought off tears at several times during the episode.  For some reason, when Tom mentioned a certain comedian's name near the end I completely lost it.  It was an accumulation of things, but that just sent me over the edge.  Loss is tough.

That was a standout moment for me too. And that comedian's laugh in the collage.

Which comedian are you guys talking about? Patton Oswalt?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Benevenstanciano on December 19, 2013, 11:39:35 PM
			

			

				PFT, I assume
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Einstein_Concubine on December 20, 2013, 12:22:50 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: 50backflips on December 19, 2013, 01:36:07 PM
I loved Mike reflecting on the show, and Tom telling Jon to Please Leave the Room.

The worst: I can't believe WFMU has promised to sue Tom and Jon into oblivion if they try to take these characters to a money making marketplace.  Unbelievable!

Where did you read/hear that? Is it legal to be a free station and also sue?

This means I'll have to go back to listening to Seven Second Delay to laugh. Ugh...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CactusClothesline on December 20, 2013, 03:35:58 AM
			

			

				Anyone have any guesses as to the summertime call that Jon referenced as being the cause of so much post-call grief for himself?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: thom on December 20, 2013, 01:22:48 PM
			

			

				I loved the PFT acknowledgment.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 20, 2013, 03:21:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormodd on December 19, 2013, 11:23:35 PM
Quote from: justinmh05 on December 19, 2013, 08:40:01 PM
Quote from: GhostDad on December 19, 2013, 06:05:33 PM
So many best moments... I fought off tears at several times during the episode.  For some reason, when Tom mentioned a certain comedian's name near the end I completely lost it.  It was an accumulation of things, but that just sent me over the edge.  Loss is tough.
That was a standout moment for me too. And that comedian's laugh in the collage.
Which comedian are you guys talking about? Patton Oswalt?

I think it's Pete Holmes' laugh.  It's been a long time since I subjected myself to Pete Holmes so it's a guess.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kormodd on December 20, 2013, 06:36:40 PM
			

			

				I saw this on AP Mike's Twitter and thought it was worth posting here:

(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbzUJZcCAAAGaW1.jpg:large)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on December 23, 2013, 12:00:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: CactusClothesline on December 20, 2013, 03:35:58 AM
Anyone have any guesses as to the summertime call that Jon referenced as being the cause of so much post-call grief for himself?

I was wondering that too. I don't recall any calls seeming especially weak or poorly thought out. Some are weaker than others and that might have been one of them, but  I'd have to be reminded if one was especially bad.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on December 23, 2013, 05:31:54 PM
			

			

				
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Quote from: CactusClothesline on December 20, 2013, 03:35:58 AM
Anyone have any guesses as to the summertime call that Jon referenced as being the cause of so much post-call grief for himself?

I was wondering that too. I don't recall any calls seeming especially weak or poorly thought out. Some are weaker than others and that might have been one of them, but  I'd have to be reminded if one was especially bad.

I, too, am curious. There were a few weeks in a row where Wurster would call in and just argue about whatever Tom was talking about, then suddenly go "OH NO I dropped my co-co-nut water! ohhhh nooooo-" and then hang up. Those sounded pretty unplanned, but I thought they were hilarious.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on December 24, 2013, 12:03:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bull Shannon on December 23, 2013, 05:31:54 PM
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Quote from: CactusClothesline on December 20, 2013, 03:35:58 AM
Anyone have any guesses as to the summertime call that Jon referenced as being the cause of so much post-call grief for himself?

I was wondering that too. I don't recall any calls seeming especially weak or poorly thought out. Some are weaker than others and that might have been one of them, but  I'd have to be reminded if one was especially bad.

I, too, am curious. There were a few weeks in a row where Wurster would call in and just argue about whatever Tom was talking about, then suddenly go "OH NO I dropped my co-co-nut water! ohhhh nooooo-" and then hang up. Those sounded pretty unplanned, but I thought they were hilarious.

Yeah, I liked those. The problem with even speculating is that someone will inevitable insult a call Tom & Jon spent hours working out the details on so I'd almost rather not do that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on December 27, 2013, 01:46:37 PM
			

			

				Jesus Christ, Wurster's last performance as PDR was brilliant....I'm gonna miss that guy
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on December 16, 2014, 01:59:02 PM
			

			

				I thought I should bump this in anticipation for the return :)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on December 16, 2014, 08:17:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on December 16, 2014, 01:59:02 PM
I thought I should bump this in anticipation for the return :)

Good idea.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kal_El on December 17, 2014, 10:51:47 AM
			

			

				When he got that baseball know-it-all to say that if you hit a grand slam after the 15th inning, it's worth 6 points... that was the high point for me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: demondenim on December 17, 2014, 10:56:07 AM
			

			

				I have to say, Tom's riff on Serial made me giddy-- he would have to go after this hugely popular thing in any case, during any show...but if he's going to let all of the garbage podcasters know the reckoning is really here, then he has to put his sights on that show (and I am wholly into Serial) that has elicited so so so much attention and worship...and, of course, he did it in the best way possible: acting totally confused and being totally hilarious by assuming it was a "spooooky" podcast...and tearing into the idea of "True Detective" as pocast.

So awesome.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DadHasADD on December 17, 2014, 11:08:35 AM
			

			

				A highpoint for me was when he was making Fred From Honolulu Fred Zep crack up.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: demondenim on December 17, 2014, 11:27:19 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kal_El on December 17, 2014, 10:51:47 AM
When he got that baseball know-it-all to say that if you hit a grand slam after the 15th inning, it's worth 6 points... that was the high point for me.

Yes! That was fantastic-- almost had me believing that caller was a plant. Did someone from the chat really lob that idea up to Tom (I think he mentioned that) or did he pull that out of the air? I had been bumped from the chat by then.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: matthouston on December 17, 2014, 11:29:35 AM
			

			

				The Ringo Starr through line was terrific. I was in hysterics when Tom read the Rolling Stone article, about Starr accepting from Paul McCartney ("Sure, man"). Ditto any mention of CAVEMAN (which now I want to see). 

And now we have the Return of The Best Show hate pit inductee #1.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: matthouston on December 17, 2014, 11:31:05 AM
			

			

				Follow-up after looking up CAVEMAN on wikipedia -- now I don't want to see it.

"The film's dialog is almost entirely in "caveman" language, such as:

"alunda" – love
"bobo" – friend
"haraka" – fire
"macha" – monster
"nya" – no/not
"ool" – food
"pooka" – broken
"ugh" – like
"zug zug" – sex
"kuda" – come
"caca" – feces
"ananeea" – not here
"anahui" – out to get
"gluglu" – drowned


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 17, 2014, 11:34:42 AM
			

			

				if I had to pick my fave moment, it's one that reminded me of "the little things" about the Best Show and it was the during and shortly after the obviously stoned caller from Vancouver: talk of Pauly Shore, "Inside Weez Ball", "here's another guy who obviously *loves* talking into a mic", and his beautiful silent GOMP after the caller stumbles during the goodbyes ("I don't wanna...I don't wanna", "Alright, then don't.").  And his take on the Serial podcast ("I'm gonna kill you-ou-ou")

Worst: a lot of drunks called in, especially bad was the baseball call after the Serial call.  Fewer things are worse than drunk baseball fans with a bone to pick.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: djtyler on December 17, 2014, 11:52:58 AM
			

			

				Talk of Serial and KV's call. Its always great to hear what KV and Jelloman are up to. It also made me happy that Coco was the first caller and that The Parting Gifts are making another record!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: djtyler on December 17, 2014, 11:54:26 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: djtyler on December 17, 2014, 11:52:58 AM
Talk of Serial and KV's call. Its always great to hear what KV and Jelloman are up to. It also made me happy that Coco was the first caller and that The Parting Gifts are making another record!

Meant to say these were the best moments for me. Worst parts were dud callers...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: GuyPersonton on December 17, 2014, 12:11:57 PM
			

			

				Weather Kid was a great first "weird" call. But the baseball call was when I really felt like the show I love was back.

"Get off...

...my phone."


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on December 17, 2014, 12:36:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kal_El on December 17, 2014, 10:51:47 AM
When he got that baseball know-it-all to say that if you hit a grand slam after the 15th inning, it's worth 6 points... that was the high point for me.

"I spoke too soon."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kal_El on December 17, 2014, 12:41:55 PM
			

			

				I also liked this quote 

"Ringo Starr gets a life time pass, but he's the guy who gets free Arby's for life and goes to Arby's everyday."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 17, 2014, 01:19:08 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kal_El on December 17, 2014, 12:41:55 PM
I also liked this quote 

"Ringo Starr gets a life time pass, but he's the guy who gets free Arby's for life and goes to Arby's everyday."

"He's like when Felix Unger pushes it."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on December 17, 2014, 01:44:04 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: demondenim on December 17, 2014, 11:27:19 AM
Quote from: Kal_El on December 17, 2014, 10:51:47 AM
When he got that baseball know-it-all to say that if you hit a grand slam after the 15th inning, it's worth 6 points... that was the high point for me.

Yes! That was fantastic-- almost had me believing that caller was a plant. Did someone from the chat really lob that idea up to Tom (I think he mentioned that) or did he pull that out of the air? I had been bumped from the chat by then.

it never ceases to amaze me that there are still people who are apparently fans but are so dense they take everything Tom says at face value, they know they're listening to a comedy show right?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kal_El on December 17, 2014, 01:49:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: The Kid Colin on December 17, 2014, 01:44:04 PM
Quote from: demondenim on December 17, 2014, 11:27:19 AM
Quote from: Kal_El on December 17, 2014, 10:51:47 AM
When he got that baseball know-it-all to say that if you hit a grand slam after the 15th inning, it's worth 6 points... that was the high point for me.

Yes! That was fantastic-- almost had me believing that caller was a plant. Did someone from the chat really lob that idea up to Tom (I think he mentioned that) or did he pull that out of the air? I had been bumped from the chat by then.

it never ceases to amaze me that there are still people who are apparently fans but are so dense they take everything Tom says at face value, they know they're listening to a comedy show right?

I was listening to an archive the other day where a caller tried arguing with the way he pronounced Warren Buffet (he pronounced it the way you would pronounce the restaurant)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Big Plastic Head on December 17, 2014, 02:25:28 PM
			

			

				Guys, Best Show is currently the #2 podcast right behind Serial. If you haven't yet, get over there and leave it a review. Let's push it to the top.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: firewalkwithme on December 17, 2014, 03:05:12 PM
			

			

				Matthew's nicknames for celebrities had me rolling, "Ju-Tim", "Ha-Sty", "Chri-Mart" - HA!

I don't know if it was necessarily a poor moment, but the woman who called to sing Tom her hat song was bizarre to say the least.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mikey on December 17, 2014, 03:21:43 PM
			

			

				"you could almost call it...weather"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Phantom Hugger on December 17, 2014, 03:42:00 PM
			

			

				Does anyone know the story behind the "Jaunty Hat" singer? 

That's the kind of random weirdness that I was worried would be lacking in an internet only show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 17, 2014, 04:03:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Phantom Hugger on December 17, 2014, 03:42:00 PM
Does anyone know the story behind the "Jaunty Hat" singer? 

That's the kind of random weirdness that I was worried would be lacking in an internet only show.

She has occasionally called in to sing Tom a lullaby, usually w/o introducing herself and then hanging up, leaving Tom surprised but seemingly pleased.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on December 17, 2014, 04:55:20 PM
			

			

				The caller who ended his own call abruptly out of embarrassment, before Tom had a chance to hang up on him, was the highlight for me. A new evolution of bad callers.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: edwskrk on December 17, 2014, 04:58:34 PM
			

			

				I like Serial but it made me so happy to hear Tom make fun of it. It made me realize no one out there was making fun of it! I needed this!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on December 17, 2014, 05:01:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: edwskrk on December 17, 2014, 04:58:34 PM
I like Serial but it made me so happy to hear Tom make fun of it. It made me realize no one out there was making fun of it! I needed this!

I love Tom getting things so amazingly wrong and then using that to pass judgement on it. I was half expecting him to say something about Sarah Koenig dining on elf meat.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 17, 2014, 05:35:53 PM
			

			

				"I'd rather listen to my car not be able to start than listen to Pauly Shore's podcast." - Tom
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 17, 2014, 05:58:55 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 17, 2014, 05:35:53 PM
"I'd rather listen to my car not be able to start than listen to Pauly Shore's podcast." - Tom
Seconded!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on December 17, 2014, 06:03:01 PM
			

			

				"[Billy Joel] plays Madison Square Garden once a month...they pop that turtle out of his shell, set him down in front of his piano.."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on December 17, 2014, 06:09:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: edwskrk on December 17, 2014, 04:58:34 PM
I like Serial but it made me so happy to hear Tom make fun of it. It made me realize no one out there was making fun of it! I needed this!

That's a big part of what I've always liked about the show is Tom taking down things that are widely popular. Especially if it's something that's stepping on his turf. Even if it's something I like, because most of the time he's just teasing. It teaches me to not take the things I like so seriously. Except The Best Show of course.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 17, 2014, 06:50:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kormodd on December 20, 2013, 06:36:40 PM
I saw this on AP Mike's Twitter and thought it was worth posting here:

(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbzUJZcCAAAGaW1.jpg:large)

Is there any pictures of the new studio floating around anywhere?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 17, 2014, 07:10:49 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: edwskrk on December 17, 2014, 04:58:34 PM
I like Serial but it made me so happy to hear Tom make fun of it. It made me realize no one out there was making fun of it! I needed this!

It felt like Superman taking on Zod (or is it Zork?).  Kneeel before Serial!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 17, 2014, 08:28:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on December 17, 2014, 07:10:49 PM
Quote from: edwskrk on December 17, 2014, 04:58:34 PM
I like Serial but it made me so happy to hear Tom make fun of it. It made me realize no one out there was making fun of it! I needed this!

It felt like Superman taking on Zod (or is it Zork?).  Kneeel before Serial!
I believe it is Mork.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ShiftlessRastus on December 17, 2014, 08:37:25 PM
			

			

				You could almost SEE the Paul Stanley painting of the angry wife with the credit card statement that Tom described.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TheCentralShaft on December 17, 2014, 08:49:25 PM
			

			

				"Dolenz ain't in no Hate Pit no more."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on December 17, 2014, 08:55:33 PM
			

			

				Nerdist is currently 20.
"Points" = steamrolled.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on December 18, 2014, 01:37:10 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on December 17, 2014, 06:50:53 PM
Quote from: Kormodd on December 20, 2013, 06:36:40 PM
I saw this on AP Mike's Twitter and thought it was worth posting here:

(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbzUJZcCAAAGaW1.jpg:large)

Is there any pictures of the new studio floating around anywhere?

Check Terre T's twitter feed. She posted a couple of them during the show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on December 18, 2014, 08:49:39 AM
			

			

				Not sure if this was mentioned, but in the 'best' category: Matthew Tompkins calling in to what he called "The Great Show". 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: jxmitchell on December 18, 2014, 09:45:13 AM
			

			

				At one point there was a very quiet, softly-spoken, slow and controlled "Get off my phone." 

I liked it, thought it was very stylish. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: sonicdork on December 18, 2014, 11:30:25 AM
			

			

				Also follow BestShow4Life on Instagram. We'll post studio pics and show pics from time to time there. Spread the word!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 18, 2014, 11:51:57 AM
			

			

				Mr. Merle (Allin) "calls all the above-forehead shots around here."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on December 19, 2014, 11:01:37 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Phantom Hugger on December 17, 2014, 03:42:00 PM
Does anyone know the story behind the "Jaunty Hat" singer? 

That's the kind of random weirdness that I was worried would be lacking in an internet only show.

found this today.....

https://soundcloud.com/candydouglas/candice-on-the-best-show
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseG. on December 19, 2014, 03:20:12 PM
			

			

				When Tom mocked the way the one guy started his call and then asked him if he had swallowed his phone. That made me ROFLMFAO!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on December 21, 2014, 09:01:18 PM
			

			

				I hope the frequency of people calling in just to praise Tom falls off as the show gets rolling.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on December 21, 2014, 09:13:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: agent_jimmy on December 19, 2014, 11:01:37 AM
Quote from: Phantom Hugger on December 17, 2014, 03:42:00 PM
Does anyone know the story behind the "Jaunty Hat" singer? 

That's the kind of random weirdness that I was worried would be lacking in an internet only show.

found this today.....

https://soundcloud.com/candydouglas/candice-on-the-best-show


Trainspotting: Candy sang on the 8/24/2010 show (I'm up to this date in my listening from beginning)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 22, 2014, 04:20:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: agent_jimmy on December 19, 2014, 11:01:37 AM
Quote from: Phantom Hugger on December 17, 2014, 03:42:00 PM
Does anyone know the story behind the "Jaunty Hat" singer? 

That's the kind of random weirdness that I was worried would be lacking in an internet only show.

found this today.....

https://soundcloud.com/candydouglas/candice-on-the-best-show

For some reason, I had always thought it was Julie Klasuner. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on December 24, 2014, 12:42:01 PM
			

			

				The Philly Boy Roy call was out of control. "Wedding night area" and "I need you to blurb me, Blob" had me doubled over in laughter.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: warmachine on December 24, 2014, 01:23:18 PM
			

			

				Sky love.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: chet bakes on December 24, 2014, 08:54:55 PM
			

			

				"Like many a torrent love affair it began in hang gliding school"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on December 24, 2014, 11:08:26 PM
			

			

				"Blurb me, blob."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on December 25, 2014, 10:38:35 AM
			

			

				"Police, that's the man!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on December 25, 2014, 11:46:16 AM
			

			

				"bringin the hammer down on nem tastykakes"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on December 27, 2014, 12:57:40 AM
			

			

				i fell asleep tuesday night to philly boy roy's version of night before christmas. It was magic.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: akaJudge on December 27, 2014, 02:39:06 PM
			

			

				I saved the Christmas show for my annual multi-hour holiday driving. It is no exaggeration to say that I welled up a bit at one point, I was so happy the show was back! My wife was sleeping and I just basked in The Best Show, experiencing the familiar feelings of listening to Tom/Jon for the first time in a year, trying not to wake her up w/ my giggling :)  Best Show is back and obviously hasn't lost a step! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JBillington on December 29, 2014, 01:10:32 PM
			

			

				Coming to a cut-out bin in 2015...

http://www.nme.com/news/ringo-starr/81956 (http://www.nme.com/news/ringo-starr/81956)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on December 29, 2014, 01:38:51 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: chet bakes on December 24, 2014, 08:54:55 PM
"Like many a torrent love affair it began in hang gliding school"

I loved that.  Also, I can't think of Hang Gliding without thinking of Father Yod. he should have gone to school before trying to hang glide.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dutch on December 29, 2014, 03:15:49 PM
			

			

				In the sound collage there was a clip from a radio show or podcast that Tom appeared on and the host said something like "why is your show a phenomenon because from that clip I'm not buying it?". Anyone know what that was from?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 29, 2014, 04:20:04 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dutch on December 29, 2014, 03:15:49 PM
In the sound collage there was a clip from a radio show or podcast that Tom appeared on and the host said something like "why is your show a phenomenon because from that clip I'm not buying it?". Anyone know what that was from?
I thought it was from the WFMU movie.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gregory on December 30, 2014, 02:54:35 AM
			

			

				I don't remember specifics, but it was some dude on NPR and it happened during an interview with Station Manager Ken and the guy that directed the WFMU doc.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on December 30, 2014, 03:11:50 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JBillington on December 29, 2014, 01:10:32 PM
Coming to a cut-out bin in 2015...

http://www.nme.com/news/ringo-starr/81956 (http://www.nme.com/news/ringo-starr/81956)

You've heard of "direct to video" releases, well this new Ringo gem is a "direct to cut-out bin" release.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Basil the Bulgar-Slayer on December 30, 2014, 07:31:41 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: dutch on December 29, 2014, 03:15:49 PM
In the sound collage there was a clip from a radio show or podcast that Tom appeared on and the host said something like "why is your show a phenomenon because from that clip I'm not buying it?". Anyone know what that was from?

Gregory has the details right.  You can hear the interview here; Best Show discussion (such as it is) begins around 10:10:

http://www.wnyc.org/story/sex-and-broadcasting-film-about-free-form-radio-wfmu/ (http://www.wnyc.org/story/sex-and-broadcasting-film-about-free-form-radio-wfmu/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: little mickey on December 30, 2014, 11:59:14 AM
			

			

				'Crack your own memory much? It don't sound like you do!'
Also great to hear Paydirt checking in. :)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on December 30, 2014, 12:04:31 PM
			

			

				i remember getting a kick out of that whole interview. it seemed like the guy wanted to just say "you know WFMU sucks, right?"

there is also this tweet that they never fixed:
https://twitter.com/wfmu/status/535852276620201984
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on December 30, 2014, 09:00:09 PM
			

			

				Can someone provide the live stream link for tonight? Trying to listen on iPhone and the site drops me into darkness when I click on the thing-y-ma-bob...thanks 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on December 30, 2014, 09:36:30 PM
			

			

				Never mind. Got in
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on December 31, 2014, 10:52:12 AM
			

			

				I'm still laughing at "you're gonna stink up your khakis".
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 31, 2014, 11:29:03 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: agent_jimmy on December 31, 2014, 10:52:12 AM
I'm still laughing at "you're gonna stink up your khakis".

^Yes 

"Bruce, Jovi, Bruce, Jovi all night long...and I'll tell you this, when we go from 'Outlaw Pete' to 'We Got It Goin' On', you're gonna stink up your khakis"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on December 31, 2014, 01:49:06 PM
			

			

				If only I'd known at the time that Tom had Nirvana tickets, I'd have gladly bought two from him.  I never did get to see them.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on December 31, 2014, 02:16:16 PM
			

			

				Listening now... Lisa Jane Persky reminded me of the time in 1979 when for a friends birthday his dad took us all to see  The Great Santini. No 7 year old kid wants to see that movie, there was like the Black Stallion and the Muppet Movie or something playing..Moonraker...20 kids all bored to death squirming in our seats. she's great though, but man, that film. I still feel restless when I think about it. Love the Divine and Ringo stories
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: noah on December 31, 2014, 06:34:16 PM
			

			

				Towards the end of the program, when it was just Tom talking again, I got chills.  It was past midnight, there was no topic, no callers, it was like listening to someone staring into space and hearing their mind reel at all the possibilities.  It was so exciting, just thinking about where the show will be in a year's time is blowing my brain out the back of my head.  That was the best thing about last night's show, hearing that 2015 is going to be truly bananas in Tom's voice. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on December 31, 2014, 07:01:38 PM
			

			

				JW's call last night was, quite literally, a work of art, and one of the funniest things I've ever heard.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 31, 2014, 07:25:14 PM
			

			

				Wikipedia guy is the best caller of the new show era so far. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on December 31, 2014, 07:32:40 PM
			

			

				Best: The Joe Show
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 31, 2014, 09:41:59 PM
			

			

				Best: P.C. Mike called. Loved hearing his Klosterman imitation. Worst: Mike from Scranton. Who's that?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: spamheat on January 01, 2015, 01:39:20 AM
			

			

				The guy asking if Borat is a celebrity... I wanted to assume it was a gag but it did not seem like it. One of those hilarious and maddening things you cannot really wrap your head around.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: The Gentleman Gh0st on January 02, 2015, 12:59:32 AM
			

			

				Great show, great guest callers but I think my favorite moment was when Tom was beginning to Bad Company a guy, but then immediately cut off the song as the caller said that Tom had given his Production company a cool name.  That immediate mute of Bad Company after a complement was hilarious to me.  Plus we got the Billy Joel Sucks story out of it. Then the kid got gomped!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: djtyler on January 02, 2015, 07:57:35 PM
			

			

				Re: the Supertramp wikipedia talk and weekly Ringo bashing. "Roger Hodgson The Logical Song with Ringo Starr's AllStar Band"

http://youtu.be/6Xmwf65dNyg (http://youtu.be/6Xmwf65dNyg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: greasers_palace on January 02, 2015, 09:49:01 PM
			

			

				
Most baffling call of the night was that marble-mouthed guy who called to talk about the beatles and his grandmother. Was that a prank? I think he's called before.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on January 02, 2015, 11:29:56 PM
			

			

				The mention of Sheila Larson: "she loves film, Tom."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on January 03, 2015, 01:58:56 AM
			

			

				"Best Show, you're on the air."
"Hey, what's up Tom?"
"Not a whole lot, who's this?"
"This is Jim, but you can call me Homer."
"I can call you Homer."
"Yeah."
"Why would I call you Homer?"
"Ah, that's what my friends call me."
"Let me get to know you a little bit better before I call you Homer, if you don't mind."
"Awright, you got it Tom.  I just wanted to say it's cool that you got NRBQ to do the theme song."
"Yeah man, my favorite band."
"Yeah, what album's that on, is that 'Grooves in Orbit', right?"
"Um, it's on an album called 'Fourth Rate Bar Rock - Greatest Hits' "
"What's that, 89, right?"
"It's a career encompassing box set. It has everything they ever recorded on it."
"So how much did you have to pay those guys?"
"Um, I paid them in Dr. Pepper."
"Dr. Pepper, that's good man, Dr. Pepper."
"Yeah, that's why I said it. That's why it was good."
"Yeah man, I..."
(Tom hangs up).







			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on January 03, 2015, 04:41:46 AM
			

			

				^^^^ this was the funniest non-Newbridge moment this past week.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 03, 2015, 06:57:52 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on December 31, 2014, 07:25:14 PM
Wikipedia guy is the best caller of the new show era so far.

Come to think of it, I don't think people can edit their own Wikipedia page. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Peas and Rice on January 04, 2015, 05:46:13 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nec13 on December 31, 2014, 07:01:38 PM
JW's call last night was, quite literally, a work of art, and one of the funniest things I've ever heard.

YES. I felt like the entire show really was a marvel, one of the best ever.  Which is flat-out remarkable after so many years. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on January 05, 2015, 02:59:55 PM
			

			

				"Screw magazine was my Canterbury Tales" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on January 06, 2015, 01:31:58 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Basil the Bulgar-Slayer on December 30, 2014, 07:31:41 AM
Quote from: dutch on December 29, 2014, 03:15:49 PM
In the sound collage there was a clip from a radio show or podcast that Tom appeared on and the host said something like "why is your show a phenomenon because from that clip I'm not buying it?". Anyone know what that was from?

Gregory has the details right.  You can hear the interview here; Best Show discussion (such as it is) begins around 10:10:

http://www.wnyc.org/story/sex-and-broadcasting-film-about-free-form-radio-wfmu/ (http://www.wnyc.org/story/sex-and-broadcasting-film-about-free-form-radio-wfmu/)

It's Leonard Lopate, from WNYC in New York.  He's a big cheese on New York's NPR.  His show is very popular.  Personally, I hate his guts.  I find him intolerably pretentious, and it only makes sense that he would say something condescending about Tom and his patented brand of Hard Hat Radio. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on January 06, 2015, 07:16:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: John Junk on January 06, 2015, 01:31:58 PM
Quote from: Basil the Bulgar-Slayer on December 30, 2014, 07:31:41 AM
Quote from: dutch on December 29, 2014, 03:15:49 PM
In the sound collage there was a clip from a radio show or podcast that Tom appeared on and the host said something like "why is your show a phenomenon because from that clip I'm not buying it?". Anyone know what that was from?

Gregory has the details right.  You can hear the interview here; Best Show discussion (such as it is) begins around 10:10:

http://www.wnyc.org/story/sex-and-broadcasting-film-about-free-form-radio-wfmu/ (http://www.wnyc.org/story/sex-and-broadcasting-film-about-free-form-radio-wfmu/)

It's Leonard Lopate, from WNYC in New York.  He's a big cheese on New York's NPR.  His show is very popular.  Personally, I hate his guts.  I find him intolerably pretentious, and it only makes sense that he would say something condescending about Tom and his patented brand of Hard Hat Radio.

Agreed on Lopate, but I wonder if it's possible to "get" TBS right off the bat? I sort of fled the first time I heard it, but something drew me back and then I was there...weird
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on January 06, 2015, 08:18:22 PM
			

			

				I hear that. Plus, that's a really weird clip. It's just a clip of him ramping up the show. Like if you tried to recommend Conan O'brien by showing the little string dance to people. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on January 06, 2015, 09:03:06 PM
			

			

				Sorry for your loss, Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on January 07, 2015, 12:02:34 AM
			

			

				Yes, all the best to you and your family, Tom. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on January 07, 2015, 12:02:42 AM
			

			

				Best wishes to Tom and has family. The Best Show has gotten me through so many hard times. Thank you so much.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on January 07, 2015, 12:17:35 AM
			

			

				Condolences to you and your family, Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on January 07, 2015, 11:05:54 AM
			

			

				This is so sad...really sorry for Tom. Someone in the chat said we shouldn't clog up the message board but I don't care.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on January 07, 2015, 04:51:14 PM
			

			

				Tom's harangue of Billy Crystal was just perfection. I hadn't heard it before, nor the call from Sully, so much of last nights "best of" show felt pretty new to me and it was so great. Also hearing the baseball call from the first week of the new run gave me quite a few laughs even hearing it again.

The worst moment...yeah.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on January 08, 2015, 12:02:35 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: andrewryanfetter on January 07, 2015, 04:51:14 PM
Tom's harangue of Billy Crystal was just perfection. I hadn't heard it before, nor the call from Sully, so much of last nights "best of" show felt pretty new to me and it was so great. Also hearing the baseball call from the first week of the new run gave me quite a few laughs even hearing it again.

The worst moment...yeah.

"boids"... I was waiting for Tom to say "Accent... you're losing the accent"... then again Billy Crystal is certainly no Z-Man
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on January 08, 2015, 03:12:33 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: John Junk on January 06, 2015, 01:31:58 PM
Quote from: Basil the Bulgar-Slayer on December 30, 2014, 07:31:41 AM
Quote from: dutch on December 29, 2014, 03:15:49 PM
In the sound collage there was a clip from a radio show or podcast that Tom appeared on and the host said something like "why is your show a phenomenon because from that clip I'm not buying it?". Anyone know what that was from?

Gregory has the details right.  You can hear the interview here; Best Show discussion (such as it is) begins around 10:10:

http://www.wnyc.org/story/sex-and-broadcasting-film-about-free-form-radio-wfmu/ (http://www.wnyc.org/story/sex-and-broadcasting-film-about-free-form-radio-wfmu/)

It's Leonard Lopate, from WNYC in New York.  He's a big cheese on New York's NPR.  His show is very popular.  Personally, I hate his guts.  I find him intolerably pretentious, and it only makes sense that he would say something condescending about Tom and his patented brand of Hard Hat Radio. 

A lot of WFMU people have day jobs at WNYC. Without revealing too much, I can say that he isn't well-liked. I kinda-didn't-hate his show (he has good guests) but hearing some of their stories ruined it for me for good.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: hk11 on January 08, 2015, 06:41:53 AM
			

			

				Condolences and best wishes to you and your family, Tom, from someone you don't know, but from someone who cares. Seems strange writing that about someone i have never met, but it's how i feel.

I lost my dad last year and it was just..... the worst. Horrible time. The pain ebbs over time, but the good and happy memories will stay forever.

Sorry to post this here, but just wanted to pass on my respects. 


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on January 12, 2015, 08:48:22 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Trap, Neuter, Return on January 08, 2015, 12:02:35 AM
Quote from: andrewryanfetter on January 07, 2015, 04:51:14 PM
Tom's harangue of Billy Crystal was just perfection. I hadn't heard it before, nor the call from Sully, so much of last nights "best of" show felt pretty new to me and it was so great. Also hearing the baseball call from the first week of the new run gave me quite a few laughs even hearing it again.

The worst moment...yeah.

"boids"... I was waiting for Tom to say "Accent... you're losing the accent"... then again Billy Crystal is certainly no Z-Man

Here is the actual video of Crystal's act put in with Tom talking about it, if you can manage to get through seeing Crystal doing it, it's really tough:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIJ53t7Pgag (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIJ53t7Pgag)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on January 13, 2015, 06:40:25 PM
			

			

				The Best Show is back live tonight, according to Tom on Twitter.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on January 14, 2015, 04:40:18 AM
			

			

				the beginning talk of the show was incredible. It was obviously difficult and emotional, but there were just enough pockets of mild comic relief in between the pauses and painful descriptions to make it amazing - albeit amazing in a way I'd never wish on anyone, obviously.

On the lighter side, the Newbridge call and the increasingly Newbridgean Jelloman(son) calls had me in giggle fits. Of course, the Mudhoney references in the former were so hilarious and awkward. The whole Best Show hashtag ideas were great too.

We all love you very much, Tom. Thank you very much for your strength in doing tonight's show. It was a great & memorable edition of the Best Show. Very excited for what's to come, and take good care.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on January 14, 2015, 09:49:01 AM
			

			

				Tom-as-a-character (even an exaggerated version of himself) calls are always great. It's good that Tom has 2 hours of the show to be the funny guy, but I always appreciate him getting to be the wacky one in the Newbridge calls, too.

"Jack from Pittsburgh" (January 28, 2003: “The Shark Tank” [1:02]) is one of my all time favorite calls, for example. He's also great as the German guy he played twice on the WFMU promo CDs and as Andy/Mayhem, the host of the GeegCast.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on January 14, 2015, 02:02:09 PM
			

			

				I lost my dad in 2014, so I appreciated Tom's opening monologue.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: handamputation on January 14, 2015, 02:07:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Mike Desert on January 14, 2015, 02:02:09 PM
I lost my dad in 2014, so I appreciated Tom's opening monologue.

That intro made me stop the show and call me dad.  :-[
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on January 14, 2015, 02:52:23 PM
			

			

				Amazing and emotional opening hour - complete with making Fly Like an Eagle feel genuinely poignant.

I also think that the Mark 'The Arm' call is an instant classic. Hoping Grandpa Gus calls in next week to clear things up.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on January 14, 2015, 04:15:53 PM
			

			

				Best: "Oh, that band from New Orleans?"
Worst: first call about 'consciousness'

Peace be with you Tom and family
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nrt4 on January 14, 2015, 07:43:09 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on January 14, 2015, 04:15:53 PM

Worst: first call about 'consciousness'



Who does he think Tom is? This isn't Coast to Coast. He isn't sitting in a desert double wide. IT'S THE BEST SHOW. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on January 14, 2015, 08:21:34 PM
			

			

				Most of the callers on these first couple of shows have been a mess.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RReynolds on January 15, 2015, 04:41:15 AM
			

			

				"Ah, you got me Pizza Man. You got me."  
  
Listened to this episode twice already, made me call my pops. The amount of great lines and quality laughs is only the cherry on this one.

  
edit: "a relish smeared issue of 'Smoky White Hot Juicy Melons' or The Wedding Night Area Gazette.. hellooo?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: andrew_in_bk on January 15, 2015, 10:59:31 AM
			

			

				"I'm helping these people heal." - Pizza Man

Also.

"Rad. Fun. And Rap." - "The Arm"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on January 15, 2015, 01:28:21 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: handamputation on January 14, 2015, 02:07:24 PM
Quote from: Mike Desert on January 14, 2015, 02:02:09 PM
I lost my dad in 2014, so I appreciated Tom's opening monologue.

That intro made me stop the show and call me dad.  :-[

Precisely. I sent my dad a txt first thing the following morning. He and I are planning on seeing Inherent Vice together. 

God bless you, Tom! Long live The Best Show...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: johnnynovato on January 15, 2015, 01:31:54 PM
			

			

				I laughed out loud when Tom asked the British FOT newcomer to L.A. whether he was going to come here and fight guys like in "The Limey," one of my favorites.  I love The Best Show's emphasis on getting into fights and knocking people's blocks off.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on January 15, 2015, 01:37:38 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on January 12, 2015, 08:48:22 AM
Quote from: Trap, Neuter, Return on January 08, 2015, 12:02:35 AM
Quote from: andrewryanfetter on January 07, 2015, 04:51:14 PM
Tom's harangue of Billy Crystal was just perfection. I hadn't heard it before, nor the call from Sully, so much of last nights "best of" show felt pretty new to me and it was so great. Also hearing the baseball call from the first week of the new run gave me quite a few laughs even hearing it again.

The worst moment...yeah.

"boids"... I was waiting for Tom to say "Accent... you're losing the accent"... then again Billy Crystal is certainly no Z-Man

Here is the actual video of Crystal's act put in with Tom talking about it, if you can manage to get through seeing Crystal doing it, it's really tough:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIJ53t7Pgag (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIJ53t7Pgag)

ugh...the look on his face is terrible. i wanna slap him.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on January 15, 2015, 01:53:25 PM
			

			

				Tom's story about the Bayonne movie seller featured a version of my all-time favorite Tom-voice, last seen in his impersonation of Hervé Villechaize, as a violent thug, which is in my top 5 Best Show funniest moments.

"Hey. Get in the car."


Followup: Does anyone remember what episode that was, the one with Tom's Hervé Villechaize impression? I don't think it was on the Superego podcast that comes up when you search for Tom Scharpling Hervé Villechaize.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on January 15, 2015, 03:30:09 PM
			

			

				"I'm shaped like a candy bar with like pipe cleaners coming off of it" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JpHasson on January 15, 2015, 04:33:50 PM
			

			

				Jason was a waste of space as always,if i could somehow make it impossible for that guy to get phone access when the show is airing  it would improve my life a lot.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on January 15, 2015, 05:27:29 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JpHasson on January 15, 2015, 04:33:50 PM
Jason was a waste of space as always,if i could somehow make it impossible for that guy to get phone access when the show is airing  it would improve my life a lot.

How is this idiot not banned?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 15, 2015, 07:26:21 PM
			

			

				I thought the woman that sings was Julie Klausner putting on a fake voice. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on January 15, 2015, 08:28:40 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on January 15, 2015, 07:26:21 PM
I thought the woman that sings was Julie Klausner putting on a fake voice.

I thought she was just a random weirdo who would call in to any show that would let her sing on the air, but apparently she at least listens to the show which I think is more than we can say for Spike.

And I was convinced that Billy Joel headlining Bonnaroo was just the caller pulling Tom's leg until i actually looked it up. #billyjoelsucks
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 16, 2015, 02:51:43 AM
			

			

				Did Mark The Arm sign off with a John Boy and Billy reference? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: heliumsocket on January 16, 2015, 04:11:10 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on January 15, 2015, 08:28:40 PM
Quote from: Shades on January 15, 2015, 07:26:21 PM
I thought the woman that sings was Julie Klausner putting on a fake voice.
I thought she was just a random weirdo who would call in to any show that would let her sing on the air, but apparently she at least listens to the show which I think is more than we can say for Spike.

Bride of Spike.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amc19 on January 16, 2015, 07:46:47 AM
			

			

				The Jelloman Documit 

https://twitter.com/jellomanphilly/status/555228084610543616
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: alevine1nc on January 16, 2015, 03:02:30 PM
			

			

				How did it get by Tom that not only is Billy Joel headlining Bonnaroo, so are MUMFORD & SONS????  
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/14/entertainment/bonnaroo-lineup-2015-feat/ (http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/14/entertainment/bonnaroo-lineup-2015-feat/)

But this is priceless!
http://imgur.com/gallery/smS0mHq (http://imgur.com/gallery/smS0mHq)

My condolences, Tom.  

Billy Joel sucks!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on January 16, 2015, 07:02:10 PM
			

			

				Was just listening to the "Tom's Brother Ron Calls" bit and love that Tom does the joke Tom Waits did on Fernwood Tonight! (or was it America Tonight by that point?)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Anthony from Ireland on January 16, 2015, 07:32:02 PM
			

			

				Not sure if anyone had done this yet...

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13329666/suckfest.png)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on January 16, 2015, 07:44:22 PM
			

			

				Now that's awesome.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: CSW on January 16, 2015, 10:45:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: johnnynovato on January 15, 2015, 01:31:54 PM
I laughed out loud when Tom asked the British American FOT newcomer returning to L.A. whether he was going to come here and fight guys like in "The Limey," one of my favorites.  I love The Best Show's emphasis on getting into fights and knocking people's blocks off.

That was me, so i went ahead and fixed that statement. I'm a US citizen, I just grew up in the UK!


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 16, 2015, 11:22:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: CSW on January 16, 2015, 10:45:47 PM
Quote from: johnnynovato on January 15, 2015, 01:31:54 PM
I laughed out loud when Tom asked the British American FOT newcomer returning to L.A. whether he was going to come here and fight guys like in "The Limey," one of my favorites.  I love The Best Show's emphasis on getting into fights and knocking people's blocks off.

That was me, so i went ahead and fixed that statement. I'm a US citizen, I just grew up in the UK!

That had me cracking up too. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: deathdrive83 on January 17, 2015, 12:55:21 AM
			

			

				"That's the glory of the courts!" is ny new favorite catch phrase.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on January 18, 2015, 01:13:38 AM
			

			

				I laughed out loud when Tom played the part of the Bayonne movie bootlegger.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nrt4 on January 18, 2015, 10:37:24 PM
			

			

				Best: The Arm calling Tom "Tim Schlorpolin," aka the 3-time podcasting champion and host of Comedians in Cargo Shorts Getting Custard. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on January 21, 2015, 12:41:13 AM
			

			

				I think I have a new favorite Jon call. Simply amazing!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kal_El on January 21, 2015, 09:09:58 AM
			

			

				My favorite moment was when he was talking about getting depressed during the Seahawks (Sorry, not sure if that's right. Not a sports dude) game. I know normally these moments are funny moments instead of poignant but I know exactly what he's talking about. 

Those moods where it's like you're going through life wearing dark blue tinted glasses... stuff that you would normally get excited about makes you sad. Ugh... been there too many times in my life.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on January 21, 2015, 10:49:54 AM
			

			

				Outside of the the JW call: "Alright, how do you like that Irish rock!?", I'd say the best moment came from the caller from Minneapolis' "Prince Tidbits", which should become the name of a Newbridge character.

The worst was the Graham Parker caller, just an AV club comment coming to life in the form of a Best Show caller. Also, 90% of the callers were dudes who all kinda sounded alike. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on January 21, 2015, 11:39:05 AM
			

			

				Best: Wurster's DRI drum bit in the middle of that furious call was unreal. Also, the Michael Caine/Memento stuff.

Worst: Billy Joel defenders, not b/c they were defending Billy Joel per se, but just because of, yeah, the AV CLUB dude attitude. The WORST type of person. I question what these people get out of the show, sometimes.

I think these last few shows have been cool and low-key with so much tough stuff going on in Tom's life. Kudos to him for staying with it and trucking through the shows.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kal_El on January 21, 2015, 11:45:08 AM
			

			

				The worst was the Graham Parker caller, just an AV club comment coming to life in the form of a Best Show caller. Also, 90% of the callers were dudes who all kinda sounded alike.
[/quote]

Actually if I had to pick a second favorite moment it would be from the Graham Parker call. I had a few drinks so I'm not sure but I believe it was: 

"You're a judgemental little twerp, aren't you?" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: myrna loy on January 21, 2015, 01:15:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on January 21, 2015, 10:49:54 AM
Also, 90% of the callers were dudes who all kinda sounded alike.

Six dollars American says they all look alike too.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kal_El on January 21, 2015, 02:07:37 PM
			

			

				I remember the episode that the Graham Parker dude was calling about. Tom's exact words were "Graham Parker never did anything for me". 

How can you argue with that? I could understand if he said that Graham Parker was a hack but he didn't! 

It's pretty much my opinion on him too. I heard a couple songs and thought "eh... I guess I can see why it's good but it doesn't move me one way or another" What did that guy want? For us to apologize for not being moved by Graham Parker? Get over it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on January 21, 2015, 02:20:47 PM
			

			

				I don't get it, didn't Tom tell Kid Ebay he was really in to Graham Parker?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on January 21, 2015, 02:23:13 PM
			

			

				"WORN"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on January 21, 2015, 07:02:12 PM
			

			

				Could Mit Hamine have been responsible for 'Worn'?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JpHasson on January 21, 2015, 07:48:48 PM
			

			

				great show, i love all the shitty callers. worn was a revelation as well. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on January 22, 2015, 12:19:28 AM
			

			

				Tom finally mentioning Monk, the bands JW were in,  many of which brought back hilarious memories ("I love you the ghost of Anne B Davis", etc), and really enjoyed Tom's humor and honesty on the family services, post movie watching,  and echo and the bunnymen listening sadness. I could definitely relate.  Really great show front to back.  That foo fighters stuff was hilarious. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on January 22, 2015, 01:14:02 AM
			

			

				Paraphrasing:

"Prince took everybody in two school buses to see that movie Noah."

"Hold on."

Totally laughed out loud when Tom said "Hold on."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kaitis on January 22, 2015, 07:46:43 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on January 21, 2015, 12:41:13 AM
I think I have a new favorite Jon call. Simply amazing!

This call had my jaw dropped with how funny/well-crafted it was, maybe my favorite one as well.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spalding on January 22, 2015, 10:24:05 AM
			

			

				"Christopher Nolan's AP Mike is Michael Caine."

Also, would be interested in checking out Eminence Front, the late-period Who tribute. Kenney Jones took a lot of grief for his time trying to do the impossible job of replacing Keith Moon.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on January 22, 2015, 11:13:39 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kal_El on January 21, 2015, 02:07:37 PM
I remember the episode that the Graham Parker dude was calling about. Tom's exact words were "Graham Parker never did anything for me". 

How can you argue with that? I could understand if he said that Graham Parker was a hack but he didn't! 

It's pretty much my opinion on him too. I heard a couple songs and thought "eh... I guess I can see why it's good but it doesn't move me one way or another" What did that guy want? For us to apologize for not being moved by Graham Parker? Get over it.

I will never get why people who ostensibly like the show are so threatened by Tom not liking something they like.  Tom can't stand The Band, Tom Waits, Zappa or the Dead and I like a lot of all of those artists' music, and I even like a lot of Billy Joel while still recognizing that every criticism of him is 100% dead on and that he does, in fact, suck.

You can still like stuff if Tom don't, people!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kal_El on January 22, 2015, 11:36:53 AM
			

			

				I honestly don't really mind Billy Joel but his assessment of him as looking like "the guy who would tell you how much the damage to your car is going to cost" is classic.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on January 22, 2015, 01:29:44 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: myrna loy on January 21, 2015, 01:15:57 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on January 21, 2015, 10:49:54 AM
Also, 90% of the callers were dudes who all kinda sounded alike.

Six dollars American says they all look alike too.

Yeah, there was a weird smug / judge-y vibe through a lot of the calls.  It reached its peak when the guy declared that because of the story behind the Billy Joel freakout clip, it was something that shouldn't be joked about.  Loved that Tom ended that one by just saying "You scare me."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on January 22, 2015, 02:50:25 PM
			

			

				I hope that two car horns becomes a recurring thing. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rhelly on January 22, 2015, 03:46:50 PM
			

			

				If you wanted to hear Skynyrd's "Simple Man" but worse, this is for you:

Shinedown - Simple Man (Video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgFQ6WmxdMs#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ShiftlessRastus on January 22, 2015, 11:12:10 PM
			

			

				"Judge-y little worm" was a real jewel in the episode crown.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Colin on January 23, 2015, 02:21:05 PM
			

			

				I was trying to figure out what Jon's list of bands reminded me of, because it was ringing more than just comedy bells, and then tonight I starting catching up on episodes of FOT (and FODolenz) Andrew Sandoval's awesome Come to the Sunshine podcast, and he starts by listing what bands will appear on that episode, and launches into a litany of impossibly obscure 60s bands with ridiculous names, and it made me giggle.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on January 23, 2015, 03:23:52 PM
			

			

				Does anyone have a jpeg of the handwritten list of bands that Wurster was circulating?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on January 23, 2015, 04:28:53 PM
			

			

				The archive of Faceless Man's Myspace page: https://web.archive.org/web/20081118201555/http://www.myspace.com/facelessman2008 (https://web.archive.org/web/20081118201555/http://www.myspace.com/facelessman2008)
Hope their CD comes out soon.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 23, 2015, 05:12:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: rhelly on January 22, 2015, 03:46:50 PM
If you wanted to hear Skynyrd's "Simple Man" but worse, this is for you:

Shinedown - Simple Man (Video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgFQ6WmxdMs#)

I cant believe Tom had never heard Simple Man, Lynyrd Skynyrd is like a right of passage for teenage boys here in the south. Did anybody see that bootleg that surfaced earlier this week of Neil Young doing Sweet Home Alabama in the 70's with the Stray Gators?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 23, 2015, 05:13:06 PM
			

			

				Does worn refer to his vocal cords?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on January 23, 2015, 05:22:06 PM
			

			

				i'm also a fan of "guns and rose".
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on January 23, 2015, 07:31:05 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on January 23, 2015, 05:12:07 PM
Quote from: rhelly on January 22, 2015, 03:46:50 PM
If you wanted to hear Skynyrd's "Simple Man" but worse, this is for you:

Shinedown - Simple Man (Video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgFQ6WmxdMs#)

I cant believe Tom had never heard Simple Man, Lynyrd Skynyrd is like a right of passage for teenage boys here in the south. Did anybody see that bootleg that surfaced earlier this week of Neil Young doing Sweet Home Alabama in the 70's with the Stray Gators?

"Simple Man" has a strange story....it was never a hit in it's day, rather it was resurrected by classic rock radio something like 10 years ago....

Weird, right? Also  that song sucks. 

Gregg Almann disses Skynrd pretty hard in his autobio, it's great. "Yeah, we were hippies and they were rednecks" or thereabouts. He loved Marshall Tucker Band though! MTB RULES!!!!  

-AG
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amc19 on January 24, 2015, 12:52:40 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on January 21, 2015, 07:02:12 PM
Could Mit Hamine have been responsible for 'Worn'?
It's not, but It definitely crossed my mind when Tom first played it. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mycleach on January 24, 2015, 04:49:25 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: rpm1200 on January 23, 2015, 04:28:53 PM
The archive of Faceless Man's Myspace page: https://web.archive.org/web/20081118201555/http://www.myspace.com/facelessman2008 (https://web.archive.org/web/20081118201555/http://www.myspace.com/facelessman2008)
Hope their CD comes out soon.

More on Faceless Man and their legendary Myspace presence.... 
http://terminal-boredom.com/forums/index.php?topic=12067.0 (http://terminal-boredom.com/forums/index.php?topic=12067.0)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: The Gentleman Gh0st on January 25, 2015, 12:08:17 AM
			

			

				How Mordecai was directed by Less Anderson  :D
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bachwards on January 25, 2015, 02:14:54 AM
			

			

				Learning that I-Ron followed up his reggae incarnation with a prog band.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on February 04, 2015, 01:53:03 PM
			

			

				I LOVED last night's show!  If this is what the Best Show is turning into, this is going to be a great year.  It had all the ingredients of a classic FMU-era Best Show.

BEST:

- Long Island City, Queens call... the brief "mute" moment, especially.

- SPIKE!

- Gregg vs. Tim... Very reminiscent of previous calls by Tim & Eric, although Gregg's deadpan optimism was sooo dry and amazing.  I expected him to be funny, and his ability to not flinch at all throughout the whole call was even funnier than expected. It probably helps if you've been following Gregg Turkington's various outlets.

- Darren: I love the Newbridge calls where Tom finds out he's left out of the most amazing event ever right in Newbridge, but especially as the key narrative.

...

And this was the first show with an ad.  I agree it was painless.  Maybe it would have been a little jarring to new listeners, but Tom has done very similar when he's had guests on the phone or in the studio on WFMU, where Tom goes out of his way to plug certain things for guests e.g. Todd Barry.  The ad was basically just that, but without the company on the phone or in studio, that's all.  I'm really happy Tom didn't break character at all throughout it either.  It's actually reminiscent of old radio ad spots where the DJ recites the ad, except relatively unscripted here.

Also, I'm looking forward to THE HALF-HOUR OF POWER.  That final stretch of quick unscreened calls in the finale is one of my favorite parts of the Best Show, so if the plan for the HALF-HOUR OF POWER is basically an extended version of that, it will be truly awesome.

"WORST" in quotes:
- not really "worst" at all if it's a cost-saving measure, but having to play music from the Free Music Archive and announcing that. Nothing wrong with the Free Music Archive at all, but it felt that Tom was constrained on the Music portion of last night's show.  That said, I understand that if it's a publishing fees issue, they are punishingly expensive, having been in college radio before.  I just really hope the BC'ing falls under Fair Use, so it can continue, and at least live out its full life.  Also, if this means that small labels can work directly with Tom on something, maybe this will blossom into something unique too.  (I did see the tweet calling out for "Cool Labels" to make contact.)

- oh, and I guess we won't have calls about the Jeff Bridges meditation album, for obvious reasons. 

SO happy with last night's show overall.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 04, 2015, 03:05:48 PM
			

			

				I'm happy that pebbled trash cans have crossed back over from the Extended Newbridgeverse into the canon.

Also, it was even nicer to hear Tom and Spike doing what they do again than I expected it would be.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on February 04, 2015, 03:09:57 PM
			

			

				I love the sound collages.

And Gary.

And, um, "Worn."

But my favorite part of the show over the years is the degree to which Tom and everyone involved can motor forward, referencing recent show highlights or not, all while losing NOTHING in the process.  The show is the show, and Tom never feels the need to tick off any boxes (positive or negative) for it to be exactly what it is.  LOVE it.

Continued thanks, Tom.  Every show this year has been stellar.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on February 04, 2015, 05:20:32 PM
			

			

				I'll admit it, I teared up when Spike called.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JRSly on February 04, 2015, 05:57:51 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 04, 2015, 03:05:48 PM
I'm happy that pebbled trash cans have crossed back over from the Extended Newbridgeverse into the canon.

Also, it was even nicer to hear Tom and Spike doing what they do again than I expected it would be.
I was half expecting Tim Sklorplin to have cleaned up at the Newbridge Comedy Awards.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 04, 2015, 06:57:30 PM
			

			

				Was kind of disappointed Worn wasn't mentioned again this week. Has Tom ever discussed Billy Joel's early prog rock band? 




I tuned in around 9:30 and it was playing a rerun I didn't realize it until about 20 minutes in and went to reload and it started playing the live show. Has this happened to anybody else? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 04, 2015, 07:08:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mackro on February 04, 2015, 01:53:03 PM
I LOVED last night's show!  If this is what the Best Show is turning into, this is going to be a great year.  It had all the ingredients of a classic FMU-era Best Show.

BEST:

- Long Island City, Queens call... the brief "mute" moment, especially.

- SPIKE!

- Gregg vs. Tim... Very reminiscent of previous calls by Tim & Eric, although Gregg's deadpan optimism was sooo dry and amazing.  I expected him to be funny, and his ability to not flinch at all throughout the whole call was even funnier than expected. It probably helps if you've been following Gregg Turkington's various outlets.

- Darren: I love the Newbridge calls where Tom finds out he's left out of the most amazing event ever right in Newbridge, but especially as the key narrative.

...

And this was the first show with an ad.  I agree it was painless.  Maybe it would have been a little jarring to new listeners, but Tom has done very similar when he's had guests on the phone or in the studio on WFMU, where Tom goes out of his way to plug certain things for guests e.g. Todd Barry.  The ad was basically just that, but without the company on the phone or in studio, that's all.  I'm really happy Tom didn't break character at all throughout it either.  It's actually reminiscent of old radio ad spots where the DJ recites the ad, except relatively unscripted here.

Also, I'm looking forward to THE HALF-HOUR OF POWER.  That final stretch of quick unscreened calls in the finale is one of my favorite parts of the Best Show, so if the plan for the HALF-HOUR OF POWER is basically an extended version of that, it will be truly awesome.

"WORST" in quotes:
- not really "worst" at all if it's a cost-saving measure, but having to play music from the Free Music Archive and announcing that. Nothing wrong with the Free Music Archive at all, but it felt that Tom was constrained on the Music portion of last night's show.  That said, I understand that if it's a publishing fees issue, they are punishingly expensive, having been in college radio before.  I just really hope the BC'ing falls under Fair Use, so it can continue, and at least live out its full life.  Also, if this means that small labels can work directly with Tom on something, maybe this will blossom into something unique too.  (I did see the tweet calling out for "Cool Labels" to make contact.)

- oh, and I guess we won't have calls about the Jeff Bridges meditation album, for obvious reasons. 

SO happy with last night's show overall.

I was kind of hoping they would talk about Greg's new film, but I guess that would have been out of character. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on February 04, 2015, 07:12:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on February 04, 2015, 05:20:32 PM
I'll admit it, I teared up when Spike called.
Mush.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on February 04, 2015, 08:01:15 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on February 04, 2015, 07:12:28 PM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on February 04, 2015, 05:20:32 PM
I'll admit it, I teared up when Spike called.
Mush.

Hey, man!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on February 04, 2015, 09:46:05 PM
			

			

				I didn't say "The Moosh."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: noah on February 04, 2015, 10:10:15 PM
			

			

				I think the two horns joke is one of the more organic things to happen on the new show.  I hope it continues to evolve. #2Hornz 

I second Jason's comment, I'm glad that pebbled trash cans have made it to the cannon.  I'm really hoping that the merch table at the upcoming March shows have pebbled trash can tumblers for sale.  It would be the only other thing besides a Frank's can that I'd drink my Black Cherry Wishniak out of.  

Didn't care for all the new users in the chat complaining about the Squarespace ad.  Did like Mike's impression of Spike's laugh.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on February 04, 2015, 10:25:34 PM
			

			

				Best: "Hello Scharpling HAHAHAHAHAHA"
Worst: Nothing really bad.  Ads and music restrictions aren't going to be counted against The Best Show.  

Every JW call is solid gold so far in the new .net era.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bovio on February 04, 2015, 11:32:36 PM
			

			

				Worst part was being in the chat while listening to the show, dealing with duds complaining that the Gregg/Tim call was boring and not funny and hoping it wasn't in place of a Wurster call. It was a hilarious bit and felt very "classic" Best Show. Loved the show this week.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: GuyPersonton on February 05, 2015, 12:12:10 AM
			

			

				I was seeing complaints about the chat on Twitter last night. Did this place just get trolled or something?

Anyways. I thought last night was great. The Gregg/Tim call was great. The Darren call was great. The Spike call was great. The organist call was great (his name escapes me at the moment, and I feel bad about that.) The Super Bowl talk was great. Everything was great. 

I'm excited for the Half-Hour Of Power next week. Darren mentioning his podcast made me kinda wish they do supplemental episodes of other Newbridge-based podcasts. That'd be a fun thing to see in the podcast feed every so often. Just a thought. 

 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on February 05, 2015, 01:40:21 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: GuyPersonton on February 05, 2015, 12:12:10 AM
The organist call was great (his name escapes me at the moment, and I feel bad about that.) 

Josh Kantor. He also made the music used on the live feed as Tom intros the show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BklynMnky on February 05, 2015, 07:39:50 AM
			

			

				Anyone have a link to Spike's instagram? Sounds like it comes *highly* recommended by Tom! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on February 05, 2015, 11:20:58 AM
			

			

				Anybody who can't handle a couple minutes of advertising in the course of a three-plus hour free show should leave now. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 05, 2015, 01:02:28 PM
			

			

				I'm listening now...cracking up cause I'm a game artist for IGT, the company who makes the Hangover slot machine...

The advertising made me happy cause hopefully that means the Best show won't be going away again any time soon....

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on February 05, 2015, 01:21:04 PM
			

			

				i hardly even noticed the 1st 'commercial'. it's not that bad at all. plus remind yourself that it means tom and co and getting paid. it will take a whole lot of 30 second ads to negate the countless hours of FREE show we already have been given.

and I agree that every show this year has been great. keep up the excellent work!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on February 05, 2015, 01:31:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mackro on February 04, 2015, 01:53:03 PM

- Gregg vs. Tim... Very reminiscent of previous calls by Tim & Eric, although Gregg's deadpan optimism was sooo dry and amazing.  I expected him to be funny, and his ability to not flinch at all throughout the whole call was even funnier than expected. It probably helps if you've been following Gregg Turkington's various outlets.


Agree 100%. Having been a fan of Turkington/Hamburger/Amarillo, I fully appreciated the expertly deliberate normalcy of that entire segment. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on February 05, 2015, 02:53:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: agent_jimmy on February 05, 2015, 01:21:04 PM
i hardly even noticed the 1st 'commercial'. it's not that bad at all. plus remind yourself that it means tom and co and getting paid. it will take a whole lot of 30 second ads to negate the countless hours of FREE show we already have been given.

and I agree that every show this year has been great. keep up the excellent work!

seriously, it didn't even occur to me that it was an ad until i read it here. that's fuckin skill if you ask me. i prefer that to shit like comedy bang bang were it feels like they interrupt the show every 15 minutes to do a fucking 3 minute ad break
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 05, 2015, 04:32:09 PM
			

			

				Ha, when Tim said "I'm going to be watching you like a hawk" it reminded me of the crazy ranting Jim Vanbebber messages he left on the dude from Synapse films answering machine where he said the same thing:

http://dark7.org/a/jimvanbebber/ (http://dark7.org/a/jimvanbebber/)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 05, 2015, 05:14:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: agent_jimmy on February 05, 2015, 01:21:04 PM
it's not that bad at all. plus remind yourself that it means tom and co and getting paid. it will take a whole lot of 30 second ads to negate the countless hours of FREE show we already have been given.



I agree with this 100%. If a couple of episodes were just advertising, I'd almost feel required to listen to them based on this premise.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on February 05, 2015, 06:38:50 PM
			

			

				Best:
Spike
Tim Heidecker's water rights rant

Looking forward to the half hour of power.  I just don't want too many weasels getting through.  If those goofs from Mit Hamine call, I hope Tom goes ham on them.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: The Gentleman Gh0st on February 05, 2015, 07:10:47 PM
			

			

				The whole Heidecker/Turkington dynamic is a handful atm and Tom did a tremendous job at reigning in both of those powerful egos and getting some good show out of it.  Kudes!
			

			

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				Post by: YesterdayDepartment on February 05, 2015, 07:38:35 PM
			

			

				Does someone have a link to Spike's Instagram?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: GuyPersonton on February 05, 2015, 08:31:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on February 05, 2015, 05:14:46 PM
Quote from: agent_jimmy on February 05, 2015, 01:21:04 PM
it's not that bad at all. plus remind yourself that it means tom and co and getting paid. it will take a whole lot of 30 second ads to negate the countless hours of FREE show we already have been given.



I agree with this 100%. If a couple of episodes were just advertising, I'd almost feel required to listen to them based on this premise.

Agreed. Case in point: the "You guys have bought worse albums for less noble reasons" line killed me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on February 05, 2015, 10:09:03 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: YesterdayDepartment on February 05, 2015, 07:38:35 PM
Does someone have a link to Spike's Instagram?

it's private and you have to be approved to follow him. If you think you can do that than you can probably figure out which instagram is his, but he clearly wants it private so i won't link to it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on February 06, 2015, 04:23:12 AM
			

			

				"Have you called before?"

"Uh, I have."

"And how did those calls go?"

"...I think they went really well."

I think he's my favorite caller. Is he the guy who called a couple of weeks ago to talk about locking eyes in traffic?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on February 06, 2015, 08:43:46 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: The Kid Colin on February 05, 2015, 10:09:03 PM
Quote from: YesterdayDepartment on February 05, 2015, 07:38:35 PM
Does someone have a link to Spike's Instagram?

it's private and you have to be approved to follow him. If you think you can do that than you can probably figure out which instagram is his, but he clearly wants it private so i won't link to it.

Wasn't Tom just blowing smoke? I follow him on twitter...if you are into soaps and John Wesley Shipp, it's amazing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on February 06, 2015, 08:45:01 AM
			

			

				By the way, I picture Spike-Shipp-Scharpling strutting onto the casino floor in Monte Carlo when I need a chuckle
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on February 06, 2015, 10:17:30 AM
			

			

				I've said it in chat and on the board a couple times, but I think it bears repeating:  Tom should make Mike do the ads sometimes, Hank Kingsley style with their own bumper music and possibly a script, maybe even employ Jelloman, Kindler, or other friends of the show FPs to do them to break up the monotony from time to time and make them fun.  I have absolutely no problem with the ads, I would just like to see Tom and co. have fun with them, it might be cool to even have Wurster characters weave them into the tapestry of a call from time to time. PBR talking about nem Nature Box snacks (or possibly this would be more of a Bryce or Hippy Johnny thing?) or something like that could be a lot of fun.  The ads on Comedy Bang Bang and similar podcasts are fine and I'm glad they're there so I can keep getting these shows for free, but I've always wished that Aukerman would try to do something more interesting with them than just taping them separately and having them interspersed through the show sort of awkwardly.  You could do something interesting with them in the body of the actual show that wouldn't be inhibit the flow of comedy.

Also, I hope Tom will consider doing a marathon show.  I know they're a ton of work for him, but I always loved the FMU marathon shows and I would be more than happy to pledge to the new Best Show, I wouldn't even want a premium in return.  Just knowing I was able to pledge money to a show I love would be reward enough for me, and I suspect I'm not the only one.  I don't know if the new studio space is big enough/not residential enough to incorporate bands and/or loud music, but a couple weeks of marathon shows with special guests and music would be phenomenal.   
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 06, 2015, 06:30:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on February 06, 2015, 08:45:01 AM
By the way, I picture Spike-Shipp-Scharpling strutting onto the casino floor in Monte Carlo when I need a chuckle

Dont forget to the tune of Bad To The Bone. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on February 07, 2015, 01:29:27 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on February 06, 2015, 10:17:30 AM
I've said it in chat and on the board a couple times, but I think it bears repeating:  Tom should make Mike do the ads sometimes, Hank Kingsley style  

Great point.  It's so obvious.  With Gary the Squirrel sometimes?  "Hey Gary, why rummage through garbage looking for pizza crusts when you could order healthy snacks every month from NatureBox."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on February 07, 2015, 03:46:14 PM
			

			

				Turkington's "scoops" killed me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Colin on February 08, 2015, 05:20:35 AM
			

			

				I picture the boneheads who found the Turkington interview boring thinking that he really was spouting obscure movie wisdom and knowledge.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on February 08, 2015, 10:06:39 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on February 07, 2015, 01:29:27 AM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on February 06, 2015, 10:17:30 AM
I've said it in chat and on the board a couple times, but I think it bears repeating:  Tom should make Mike do the ads sometimes, Hank Kingsley style  

Great point.  It's so obvious.  With Gary the Squirrel sometimes?  "Hey Gary, why rummage through garbage looking for pizza crusts when you could order healthy snacks every month from NatureBox."

Vance on LegalZoom, Captain Cronut for Stamps.com, the possibilities are mind-boggling.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on February 08, 2015, 01:04:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: The Kid Colin on February 05, 2015, 02:53:42 PM
Quote from: agent_jimmy on February 05, 2015, 01:21:04 PM
i hardly even noticed the 1st 'commercial'. it's not that bad at all. plus remind yourself that it means tom and co and getting paid. it will take a whole lot of 30 second ads to negate the countless hours of FREE show we already have been given.

and I agree that every show this year has been great. keep up the excellent work!

seriously, it didn't even occur to me that it was an ad until i read it here. that's fuckin skill if you ask me. i prefer that to shit like comedy bang bang were it feels like they interrupt the show every 15 minutes to do a fucking 3 minute ad break

I don't mind the ads on CBB so I certainly don't mind them on the Best Show. I don't understand how there can be any complaint, especially to anyone who understands why Tom couldn't continue the show on FMU. Plus most episodes thus far have gone a little longer than 3 hours so you're actually getting more for the money you're not paying.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bridgey on February 08, 2015, 03:19:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on February 08, 2015, 10:06:39 AM
Quote from: Crusherkc on February 07, 2015, 01:29:27 AM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on February 06, 2015, 10:17:30 AM
I've said it in chat and on the board a couple times, but I think it bears repeating:  Tom should make Mike do the ads sometimes, Hank Kingsley style  

Great point.  It's so obvious.  With Gary the Squirrel sometimes?  "Hey Gary, why rummage through garbage looking for pizza crusts when you could order healthy snacks every month from NatureBox."

Vance on LegalZoom, Captain Cronut for Stamps.com, the possibilities are mind-boggling. 

Do Bonobos do cumberbunds?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 09, 2015, 10:27:11 AM
			

			

				I'm looking forward to Tom being the new spokesman for kern pharmaceuticals myself
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on February 09, 2015, 10:44:09 AM
			

			

				How about Truck Nuts?

(http://thecoolmeter.com/products/353.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Biscuit Gravy on February 09, 2015, 05:48:48 PM
			

			

				has anyone listened to the Jeff Bridges thing yet?

I found the "commercial" timely, having just bookmarked the website for this album last week.  

I figure that in the least, it should be good for charity, and with some luck, I might be able to mix it in with some shortwave radio recordings to make something truly hallucinatory out of it.

sadly, I have no current use for a website.  nobody ever listens to a thing I say.

ergh...truck nuts; or as I like to call them, "why I left Texas".
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on February 10, 2015, 04:20:43 PM
			

			

				I think the new hashtag should be #hashtagtrashbag
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 10, 2015, 05:26:51 PM
			

			

				#hashtag~tildygeocitieshotmail@atAOLonlineBestShow
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on February 11, 2015, 09:54:23 AM
			

			

				"I don't know much about Tom T. Hall or Merle Haggard but I do like this band I saw on tv the other day...Georgia State Line?  They're kinda like if Winger played country."

"That might not be for me."

"Well, wait 'til you hear it."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: butchieodwyer on February 11, 2015, 10:17:43 AM
			

			

				I listen to the show on podcast. Is there a way to hear a download version of the show that includes the music?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: norfolk on February 11, 2015, 10:39:02 AM
			

			

				"Bones Heave Here"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on February 11, 2015, 11:45:46 AM
			

			

				The Billy Crystal DUI stuff and the back-peddle of the Billy Crystal DUI stuff. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 11, 2015, 01:15:43 PM
			

			

				It's a shame Fredericks called when FPs were on the line. I'd have liked the call to go longer.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 11, 2015, 01:32:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 11, 2015, 01:15:43 PM
It's a shame Fredericks called when FPs were on the line. I'd have liked the call to go longer.

He'll call back - he can't help himself.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: myrna loy on February 11, 2015, 02:16:30 PM
			

			

				More jello talk from Jello-man.  I never realized how diverse and boring jello was until this guy started droning on about it every week.  Gods bless him for finding his calling in life though. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on February 11, 2015, 02:58:29 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on February 11, 2015, 01:32:53 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 11, 2015, 01:15:43 PM
It's a shame Fredericks called when FPs were on the line. I'd have liked the call to go longer.

He'll call back - he can't help himself.

Fredericks' a mensch for calling...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JRSly on February 11, 2015, 04:17:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Biscuit Gravy on February 09, 2015, 05:48:48 PM
has anyone listened to the Jeff Bridges thing yet?

I found the "commercial" timely, having just bookmarked the website for this album last week.  

I figure that in the least, it should be good for charity, and with some luck, I might be able to mix it in with some shortwave radio recordings to make something truly hallucinatory out of it.

sadly, I have no current use for a website.  nobody ever listens to a thing I say.

ergh...truck nuts; or as I like to call them, "why I left Texas".
It's...interesting. The strangest thing is probably that I could never see using it when I wanted to sleep. A couple early tracks are creepy and sound almost like horror ambiance, some tracks in the middle have talking parts that I think would have to be distracting and pull me out of any relaxed state. I don't regret grabbing it, it is for charity after all, and I even paid the $10 to get the bonus tracks. As far as the alleged purpose of the album goes, it's a bit of a dud. But there are some worthwhile, genuinely effective meditationy type tracks and as a whole, disconnected from it's given reason to exist, it's an entertaining, wacky listen. I never thought I'd have the opportunity to hear a likely stoned Jeff Bridges trying to goad his sleepy, reluctant, genuinely irked wife into humming for the microphone. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 11, 2015, 05:15:10 PM
			

			

				Broadway Joe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc65NC44dSk#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on February 11, 2015, 06:14:37 PM
			

			

				"When I go on vacation, I go on vacation, Tom."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YesterdayDepartment on February 11, 2015, 06:34:17 PM
			

			

				"A commercial for eugenics" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 11, 2015, 09:50:35 PM
			

			

				I haven't finished the podcast yet - did he do the Half Hour of Power after the show?


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on February 11, 2015, 10:02:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on February 11, 2015, 09:50:35 PM
I haven't finished the podcast yet - did he do the Half Hour of Power after the show?

he said it will be a mini-podcast-type-dealy on friday.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on February 11, 2015, 11:57:00 PM
			

			

				Wurster's "why" this last show is one for the record books. The Brett Gelman/Jason Woliner compliment trading also had me rolling. 

Also, just to clear the air, I only mentioned Satellite Sam when I called in because I reviewed it the other day for work and we need the page hits. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on February 12, 2015, 02:20:52 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: agent_jimmy on February 11, 2015, 10:02:36 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on February 11, 2015, 09:50:35 PM
I haven't finished the podcast yet - did he do the Half Hour of Power after the show?

he said it will be a mini-podcast-type-dealy on friday.

This really confused me. I guess I must have missed it when it was announced that the Half Hour of Power would be podcast-only and not broadcast live. When the stream for the main show stopped, I sat by my computer hitting refresh for about half an hour thinking that the HHoP was going to start!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on February 12, 2015, 03:27:44 PM
			

			

				Tony - 

Sorry about that. That was my mistake. 

WE ARE FIGURING THIS THING OUT AS WE GO ALONG!

The Half Hour Of Power will drop tomorrow. I will make the announcement in the usual places when it's live.

Thanks!

Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: noah on February 12, 2015, 05:59:10 PM
			

			

				
[/quote]

This really confused me. I guess I must have missed it when it was announced that the Half Hour of Power would be podcast-only and not broadcast live. When the stream for the main show stopped, I sat by my computer hitting refresh for about half an hour thinking that the HHoP was going to start!
[/quote]

Hey Tony, why don't you join us in the chat during the show.  Not sure if you were there last Tue, but its a lot of fun and info moves a little quicker there than on Twitter I think. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 12, 2015, 08:20:53 PM
			

			

				I wasn't really confused, but I wondered if Tom was going to take calls even though it wasn't streaming live online. Didn't he say something about open phones? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on February 13, 2015, 12:47:21 AM
			

			

				The Half Hour Of Power should be available for listening on all your usual podcast/download forums in a few hours. Please download it. 

Yes, it's open phones, totally unscreened. 

Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on February 13, 2015, 03:58:13 PM
			

			

				Was this week the first time that someone became aware that he was being Bad Companied as the BC was in progress?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on February 13, 2015, 04:58:15 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Gleepglop on February 13, 2015, 03:58:13 PM
Was this week the first time that someone became aware that he was being Bad Companied as the BC was in progress?
If that is the case, I blame Jason Gross!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on February 13, 2015, 06:07:37 PM
			

			

				All right, just finished the Half Hour of Power. Loved it. The stammering Anon caller and Tom's impression of Mike doing a Tonight Show monologue were my favorite moments.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: GroverJefferson on February 14, 2015, 11:27:33 AM
			

			

				Does anyone remember what other comics Tom said he's been reading besides Captain Marvel? I keep my comics habit in check by only buying titles from Scharpling recommended artists.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on February 14, 2015, 03:45:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: GroverJefferson on February 14, 2015, 11:27:33 AM
Does anyone remember what other comics Tom said he's been reading besides Captain Marvel? I keep my comics habit in check by only buying titles from Scharpling recommended artists.

Captain Marvel by Kelly Sue DeConick, Stumptown by Greg Rucka and Matthew Southworth and he's purchased Satellite Sam by Matt Fraction and Howard Chaykin but has yet to read it. I haven't read Captain Marvel, but can recommend the other two. I think he also mentioned some Captain America by Ed Brubaker but I might be wrong.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JBillington on February 14, 2015, 04:01:46 PM
			

			

				Regarding sponsorship, cool labels and music on the show...

I'm in the UK, so the majority of podcast sponsors make products that are not available to me. However, one thing I am very likely to buy is music featured on the show especially albums that get a good word from Tom. Most of the music I currently like (and buy) is stuff I first heard on either The Best Show (or Cherry Blossom Clinic), such as Ty Segall, Thee Oh Sees, Kurt Vile and White Fence. I even bought both volumes of Schlagermoroder. And, following this weeks Goner special, I shall be looking for a John Wesley Coleman LP next time I am in a record shop.

What I am trying to say is that cool labels should make they are letting Tom play their stuff, perhaps consider sponsoring episodes and, if possible, letting their stuff go out on the Podcast. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on February 14, 2015, 06:00:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on February 14, 2015, 03:45:53 PM
Quote from: GroverJefferson on February 14, 2015, 11:27:33 AM
Does anyone remember what other comics Tom said he's been reading besides Captain Marvel? I keep my comics habit in check by only buying titles from Scharpling recommended artists.

Captain Marvel by Kelly Sue DeConick, Stumptown by Greg Rucka and Matthew Southworth and he's purchased Satellite Sam by Matt Fraction and Howard Chaykin but has yet to read it. I haven't read Captain Marvel, but can recommend the other two. I think he also mentioned some Captain America by Ed Brubaker but I might be wrong.

The Jim Starlin run on Warlock that Tom mentioned is pretty great.  Starlin also did a cool "cosmic" take on Captain Marvel back in the 70s that is worth checking out in trade paperback.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on February 18, 2015, 12:05:06 AM
			

			

				I do miss the sound collages. I love the show, and love that it's back, but I was just getting into it as Tom was experimenting with those. I think the first episode I listened to was the one where he looped the cicadas buzz with Frankie Teardrop. It was something that really made me realize this show could be anything it wanted. I hope they come back.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gregory on February 18, 2015, 01:56:17 AM
			

			

				"You ever see Humble Pie back in the day?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tbennett on February 18, 2015, 08:14:21 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Gregory on February 18, 2015, 01:56:17 AM
"You ever see Humble Pie back in the day?"

I think that needs to be some kind of catchphrase.  I would happily buy a tour t-shirt with that on it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on February 18, 2015, 08:24:35 AM
			

			

				Bull -

There would've been one last night. You can thanks iTunes for making my music disappear as I was prepping the show. 

THE COLLAGE WILL RETURN

Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: akaJudge on February 18, 2015, 08:26:15 AM
			

			

				+1 support for The Half Hour of Power, that was great :)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on February 18, 2015, 09:23:56 AM
			

			

				I figured the Patti Smith question would be something about New Jersey.  The Humble Pie question was much, much worse - and yet relatable.

Moments I wish I could take back: at least one-third of all musician interviews I've ever done.  It's all too easy to feel like Chris Farley interviewing Paul McCartney.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on February 18, 2015, 10:20:54 AM
			

			

				The Monroe call was great. I really like the rate of crazy stuff thrown into the calls right now and I really missed the creepy "YESSSSSSSSSSSS" endings. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 18, 2015, 10:31:12 AM
			

			

				Great show and first time I've listened live. I actually (very nervously) called in to the half hour of power about meeting Adam Ant, though if you Listen to it,  I realized after that it was early 90s, not late 80s like I said. ..calling in to radio shows is nerve wracking Business!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tbennett on February 18, 2015, 10:49:55 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Sashamak on February 18, 2015, 10:20:54 AM
The Monroe call was great. I really like the rate of crazy stuff thrown into the calls right now and I really missed the creepy "YESSSSSSSSSSSS" endings.

The mention of the 'Crimson Visitor' was deeply weird and funny.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Wes on February 18, 2015, 11:19:33 AM
			

			

				Best: TOPIC ON THE TABLE! Tom throwing out a topic was the only thing missing from the show since its return, and it came back in a great way last night. I have always loved the way the topics get set-up by a Tom story and then let him guide the callers (and steamroll the ones who can't figure out how to get out of the way) over the rest of the episode. Some of my favorite "only Tom"/"only on the Best Show" highlights come from moments driven by an official topic.

Also best: "Yeah, but I'm just a kid from the streets. You have the Ear of the Nation!" Perfect line, perfect delivery. Plus, I love it any time a Newbridge caller reveals himself to be an avid listener of the show by referring to past callers/topics/discussions. Just the thought of all these maniacs in one town happily listening to what they honestly believe is a high school radio/CB show is one of the great conceits of Newbridge.

Yeah, that was a great episode.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on February 18, 2015, 11:50:15 AM
			

			

				The 'Ol Master Painter.

"Did you start necking during the movie?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on February 18, 2015, 11:53:41 AM
			

			

				what's the video of the old lady in court that Tom mentioned?

edit: nevermind i was only part way through listening, i'm dumb!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on February 18, 2015, 12:40:06 PM
			

			

				LOVED last night's episode.

The Newbridge call is definitely classic.  It's one of the few calls where the ending (which I won't give away) makes it really unclear what really happened, and a lot of classic Newbridge caller tropes came back in a riduculous way, while continuing with the recent ones.

Best Aside From Newbridge:
- Tom's Patti smith story and topic.  GUH!  So gutting because I've had several moments like this in my life. (I would've called in if I hadn't used the same story for a different topic in a call I made years ago to the Best Show. Hint: It involved The Dating Game.)
- The callers with the Nick Cave and Mike D stories, mainly for Tom talking his way through the minds of Nick Cave and Mike D, hatching out the clear awkwardness.  GREAT topic.
- the first call with the Vancouver guy asking Tom for kids hockey music
- The King Crimson talk.  It's hard to call in with an angle to get Tom to talking about King Crimson without being so obviously baiting. I've been trying to frame such a question myself, and I can't find a question that will work well yet.  I hope Tom just makes a topic out of King Crimson one show and the KC show he saw.

Worst:
- Now, the CALL / CALLER was great for this, but the story about the Survivor guy/teacher was just so facepalming.

EDIT: I think i nailed down what made the subject of the latter call so bad... Harmony Korine could make a movie out of this guy.. like Gummo style. It wasn't just facepalming. It was creepy in an extremely "typical dude" way... I can't describe it.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on February 18, 2015, 12:48:24 PM
			

			

				Having a topic on the table put this episode so over for me. Wurster's singing and the BeeGees runner also continues to destroy me. I'll also echo my love for King Crimson. That was the first band that truly nailed the genre for me and I can't even imagine what it would be like seeing them live. AND, the collage is coming back?! It must be Christmas 

"I'm PAINTING a picture here!" Tom was on the top of his game this week. I can't wait to hear this week's Half Hour of Power. I'm already considering changing my handle on here Jefferson from Texas, but I fear that would give me yet another nickname for life (my last name is Partridge so no one I grew up with knew my first name was Justin).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on February 18, 2015, 12:57:55 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: NewishUniversal on February 18, 2015, 12:48:24 PM
Having a topic on the table put this episode so over for me. Wurster's singing and the BeeGees runner also continues to destroy me. I'll also echo my love for King Crimson. That was the first band that truly nailed the genre for me and I can't even imagine what it would be like seeing them live. AND, the collage is coming back?! It must be Christmas 

"I'm PAINTING a picture here!" Tom was on the top of his game this week. I can't wait to hear this week's Half Hour of Power. I'm already considering changing my handle on here Jefferson from Texas, but I fear that would give me yet another nickname for life (my last name is Partridge so no one I grew up with knew my first name was Justin).

I'm pretty sure it was Jeffton at first then became Jefferton but either way you gotta change it. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on February 18, 2015, 01:12:10 PM
			

			

				The BillyCrystalDUI tweets (https://twitter.com/hashtag/BillyCrystalDUI?src=hash) must have been one of the most confusing phenomena on the Internet last night.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: myrna loy on February 18, 2015, 01:49:04 PM
			

			

				Mr. Best Show when he is indignant to the callers who aren't regular
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on February 18, 2015, 01:55:50 PM
			

			

				Re Rollins Band and "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker:" scroll down to see what they played in the encore!

http://thatsthethingaboutthat.blogspot.com/2011/03/wm3-benefit-show-rollins-band-wkeith.html (http://thatsthethingaboutthat.blogspot.com/2011/03/wm3-benefit-show-rollins-band-wkeith.html)

This took about five minutes of Googling.  Henry is a LIAR.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on February 18, 2015, 02:06:44 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on February 18, 2015, 08:24:35 AM
Bull -

There would've been one last night. You can thanks iTunes for making my music disappear as I was prepping the show. 

THE COLLAGE WILL RETURN

Tom.

That's the best bad news ever.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: noah on February 18, 2015, 04:02:22 PM
			

			

				"It would be like if my name was Up Down, and then my nickname is The Middle" - Tom 
"Up "The Middle" Down" - Caller

Great call. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 18, 2015, 05:41:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mike a on February 18, 2015, 01:55:50 PM
Re Rollins Band and "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker:" scroll down to see what they played in the encore!

http://thatsthethingaboutthat.blogspot.com/2011/03/wm3-benefit-show-rollins-band-wkeith.html (http://thatsthethingaboutthat.blogspot.com/2011/03/wm3-benefit-show-rollins-band-wkeith.html)

This took about five minutes of Googling.  Henry is a LIAR.

Henry Rollins - Liar - Higher Quality (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awY1MRlMKMc#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dutch on February 18, 2015, 05:48:45 PM
			

			

				Tom to Canadian Rush fans: give you guys an inch and you take a meter.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on February 18, 2015, 06:11:26 PM
			

			

				Next to Ty (Tigh, Tai, Thai?) Monroe's "yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssss", my fave moment was Michael K's call, glad to hear from him.  I think Tom should keep "Bad Company" as bed music for his calls.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 18, 2015, 07:00:54 PM
			

			

				I'm hoping this becomes Michael K's Bad Company 
The Cynics - Waste Of Time - 1986 Garage Rock (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFdq6QvqaE4#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 18, 2015, 07:24:10 PM
			

			

				What was up with the Miami Vice type bed music at the beginning of the podcast version? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on February 18, 2015, 07:41:07 PM
			

			

				If you're talking about the Orb type electronic music, that's been there since December. I'm guessing it's some software stream-prep bed music.  I'm curious too. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 18, 2015, 07:43:13 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mackro on February 18, 2015, 07:41:07 PM
If you're talking about the Orb type electronic music, that's been there since December. I'm guessing it's some software stream-prep bed music.  I'm curious too.

Yeah, I just now noticed it, I don't get to listen to the very beginning of the show live though. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on February 19, 2015, 12:39:49 PM
			

			

				I just finished the episode and Tye Monroe might be one of my favorite Wurster calls ever. That ending, man...it was almost too much.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on February 19, 2015, 12:53:02 PM
			

			

				Coop's call was great.  "Are you my Uber?"

Good to hear return of two top-notch callers: Michael K  and Fred from Honolulu.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: myrna loy on February 19, 2015, 03:01:42 PM
			

			

				"Mama let me into those khakis 
and I'll take you down to orgasm street."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kal_El on February 19, 2015, 04:18:10 PM
			

			

				That lady who had a class on reality television.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: myrna loy on February 19, 2015, 05:15:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kal_El on February 19, 2015, 04:18:10 PM
That lady who had a class on reality television.

That was so horrific, I couldn't enjoy the story.  Actually, I am still trying to wrap my head around a semester long college course analyzing Survivor.  $99 class? You should get that class free when you enroll in a history of bowling and scorekeeping class.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 19, 2015, 07:32:28 PM
			

			

				My new favorite Best Show euphemism is "pants faucet."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on February 21, 2015, 11:41:12 AM
			

			

				I think having a topic really helped this episode. Almost had to fast forward through the Michael K call.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: spruce on February 23, 2015, 11:19:12 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: myrna loy on February 19, 2015, 05:15:42 PM
Quote from: Kal_El on February 19, 2015, 04:18:10 PM
That lady who had a class on reality television.

That was so horrific, I couldn't enjoy the story.  Actually, I am still trying to wrap my head around a semester long college course analyzing Survivor.  $99 class? You should get that class free when you enroll in a history of bowling and scorekeeping class.

I started to try and figure out how much that class must have actually cost her to attend, but I stopped myself, because I think the result would have been too depressing. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: myrna loy on February 23, 2015, 12:50:45 PM
			

			

				I got excited at the Warren Ellis mention but two seconds later when I realized it was the fake Warren Ellis the caller was referring to.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on February 23, 2015, 01:48:21 PM
			

			

				I do that on a weekly basis. Its hilarious that every once and awhile on Twitter he has to say that he's not that Warren Ellis.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: myrna loy on February 23, 2015, 02:38:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jefferton from Texas on February 23, 2015, 01:48:21 PM
I do that on a weekly basis. Its hilarious that every once and awhile on Twitter he has to say that he's not that Warren Ellis.

Ha. I think it goes both ways as I have heard the real Warren Ellis mention the same thing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 23, 2015, 04:51:32 PM
			

			

				Wait, which one is the real Warren Ellis in this discussion?

I have "Crooked Little Vein" by at most one of these Warren Ellisi, but that's all I know of even that one, much less his doppelgänger.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: myrna loy on February 23, 2015, 05:11:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on February 23, 2015, 04:51:32 PM
Wait, which one is the real Warren Ellis in this discussion?

I have "Crooked Little Vein" by at most one of these Warren Ellisi, but that's all I know of even that one, much less his doppelgänger.

Holy smokes, find Gun Machine now!  If you liked Crooked Little Vein in the least bit, Gun Machine should blow you away.  It is much less into the bizarre outer rim of popular culture than Crooked Little Vein is.  

In any conversation, the real Warren Ellis is the one we are discussing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on February 23, 2015, 07:28:42 PM
			

			

				Also, subscribe to his newsletter and buy Trees. I've always thought of writer Ellis as the real one mainly because he's the one I'm most familiar with.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on February 25, 2015, 12:15:00 AM
			

			

				If that was the last Best Show for awhile, it was a hell of a show to go out on! 

The Bee Gees bit gets better every week.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on February 25, 2015, 12:30:30 AM
			

			

				From 2015-02-17:

I hope Scharpling and some caller brought up the Will Ferrell "Get off the shed!" SNL sketch(es) because they think it's funny. I know it's one of my favorite things to be on SNL.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on February 25, 2015, 12:31:40 AM
			

			

				Great Conversation with Jerry "Turtle" Ferrara, even when it turned to hoops talk.  I hate to hear the show becoming a burden for Tom, gives me a guilty feeling.  I'd love for him to get his head together and come out swinging when he is good and ready.  

I missed a lot of JWs call, having wi-fi connection probs. I heard 'Elevator Shame' and 'We need a waaaaaaaaaay bigger boat'.  

Right now the 1/2 Hour of Power is about to end.  Can't wait til Friday!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on February 25, 2015, 12:44:37 AM
			

			

				I saw a lot of people on Twitter hoping that Jerry Ferrera would get Sanjaya'd by S&W. I'm glad it didn't go that way - Jerry seemed like a really nice guy with a good sense of humor about Entourage's place in pop culture.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: norfolk on February 25, 2015, 10:01:36 AM
			

			

				Yeah, I haven't seen the show, but Jerry Ferrara seemed to have a good time with Tom, and cheerfully roll with the jokes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Wes on February 25, 2015, 10:37:33 AM
			

			

				That's the beauty of it, Tom's not a mean person, it's just now how he operates. The best I could think of to describe it was a tightrope walk: acknowledging to listeners the absurdity of Turtle from Entourage actually calling into The Best Show  and past discussions of Entourage while still being totally pleasant and treating it like he would an interview with any other guest. Just a funny situation with funny questions and an engaged guest (who seems to have done his research) while still operating within that "is this really happening?" bubble.

This one even had a turn at the end, with JCF (this is what I call him now) actually getting Tom fired about the Knicks.

(I know some listeners just aren't into sports, which is OK and honestly, likely a very rational use of their time and brainspace, but I'm always happy to hear Tom get to talk about them. Partly because he so clearly enjoys it and partly because the best part about following sports, and the thing most sorely lacking from most print/radio/TV coverage and discussion of them, is getting into the same fun, geeky, trivial debates about how weird and unique sports and the athletes themselves can be.)

Anyway, Turtle called in. It was real. It happened. It was amazing. I love this Show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 25, 2015, 10:50:12 AM
			

			

				My favorite part of the JCF interview was how engaged Mike seemed to be in suggesting questions for him. I didn't know Mike was such a 'Räger. TM.

I was trying in the chat to come up with other Tom interviews of this type, where the person on the other end isn't necessarily fully understanding of the Best Show, and may in fact have been a target for fun-making in other circumstances.

Kevin Smith is the all-timer. Other people mentioned Sanjaya. I remember the Nostradamus author and, in terms of only kind of grasping the show, Bob Odenkirk.

I really enjoy Patton Oswalt, Aimee Mann, Andy Kindler, Jon Daly - the people who are part of the Best Show universe itself. But it takes a tremendous amount of skill to be gently mocking and appreciative at the same time, and to make the guest comfortable.

There were several things that JCF said where I rolled my eyes because they were, you know, Hollywood insidery. But he seemed like a decent, down-to-earth guy in spite of being a small part of that world, and who knows how I or anyone else would react to being suddenly recognized on the street. It was a good change of pace.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on February 25, 2015, 11:12:36 AM
			

			

				The show was wonderful last night

This was a rarer time I think the Best moment, Newbridge call aside, was a serious bit that Tom did about social media and the need to retract from it. I'll leave my personal account of this out, but that really summed up my feelings on it... the "why waste creative energy on this narrow strip of social media websites?" narrative. I'm glad it was near the end of the show too, where it could have the most impact. 

Looking forward to HHOP on Friday, especially with Terre T on the panel.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mcgob on February 25, 2015, 11:18:26 AM
			

			

				"I spilled a vat of tepid cooking oil on Ranking Roger's rollerblades."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 25, 2015, 11:37:51 AM
			

			

				Can't wait to listen.  Personal leaves, vacations - whatever Tom needs, I hope the Best Show sticks around for a long long time
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts You Don't Know What You've Got (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE8mBidycWU#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cdelross on February 25, 2015, 11:44:56 AM
			

			

				pretty great show last night.  When he said Jerry Ferrara was calling, I (like most I imagine) thought it would be Jon for a second.  But it worked out really well.  Jerry seems to be 100% in on the joke.

I also got through for the first time last night. I was the Atlantic City guy.  I reviewed it via podcast this morning, and it definitely wasn't a great call, but it wasn't too bad considering how insanely nervous I was.  And I'm certainly proud that I got to hang up of my own volition.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: orator on February 25, 2015, 01:01:47 PM
			

			

				edit: Actually, I don't even want to give that guy attention.

Also, Jerry was a great interview. Seems like a really cool guy.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on February 25, 2015, 01:07:07 PM
			

			

				Jerry Ferrara was a prince. Also, way more basketball talk, Tom getting fired up about the Knicks was amazing. The whole show was a big win with a waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay bigger boat.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 25, 2015, 01:39:28 PM
			

			

				holy shit, I had to turn it off at work because i was laughing out loud at Tom talking about bad old comedy.  I always hated Charlie Callas...

Charlie Callas in performance 1978 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAJ3LfyowLw#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on February 25, 2015, 01:47:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Mike Desert on February 25, 2015, 01:39:28 PM
holy shit, I had to turn it off at work because i was laughing out loud at Tom talking about bad old comedy.  I always hated Charlie Callas...

Charlie Callas in performance 1978 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAJ3LfyowLw#)

its so weird, my two favorite podcasts, The Best Show and Harmontown both come out on wednesday and both episodes this week had bits about Charlie Callas. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 25, 2015, 02:44:16 PM
			

			

				Jerry and Tom seemed to have hit it off, it was like they were old friends. He was so down to earth that I even felt bad when he said he probably wouldn't get another part as big as Entourage. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 25, 2015, 03:15:24 PM
			

			

				for some reason the mention of "Poi Dog Pondering at Slim's" made me LOL.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on February 25, 2015, 05:38:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: The Kid Colin on February 25, 2015, 01:47:31 PM
Quote from: Mike Desert on February 25, 2015, 01:39:28 PM
holy shit, I had to turn it off at work because i was laughing out loud at Tom talking about bad old comedy.  I always hated Charlie Callas...

Charlie Callas in performance 1978 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAJ3LfyowLw#)

its so weird, my two favorite podcasts, The Best Show and Harmontown both come out on wednesday and both episodes this week had bits about Charlie Callas.

Tom Kenny as Charlie Callas on Mr Show
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=KjzOm3V0CTY#t=136 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=KjzOm3V0CTY#t=136)  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 25, 2015, 05:55:14 PM
			

			

				Terry Richardson morphs into Riff Raff OMG.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on February 25, 2015, 06:48:22 PM
			

			

				I finished the episode today, and it had a perfect Bad Companying. Tom slowly leading him into it was masterful.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on February 25, 2015, 09:58:16 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on February 25, 2015, 05:38:06 PM
Quote from: The Kid Colin on February 25, 2015, 01:47:31 PM
Quote from: Mike Desert on February 25, 2015, 01:39:28 PM
holy shit, I had to turn it off at work because i was laughing out loud at Tom talking about bad old comedy.  I always hated Charlie Callas...

Charlie Callas in performance 1978 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAJ3LfyowLw#)

its so weird, my two favorite podcasts, The Best Show and Harmontown both come out on wednesday and both episodes this week had bits about Charlie Callas.


Tom Kenny as Charlie Callas on Mr Show
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=KjzOm3V0CTY#t=136 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=KjzOm3V0CTY#t=136) 

Callas was the sidekick on Jerry Lewis' short-lived talk show in the 80's. Even as a kid, I realized how bizarre it was. I'd give anything to find some clips of it. I've searched YouTube and other places for years, but haven't ever found anything.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on February 26, 2015, 01:59:44 PM
			

			

				The Wurster call was full of gold. So much quotable stuff. The Jerry Ferrara interview was also unexpectedly fantastic.

From where I'm standing the show's already firing on all cylinders. In context of everything detailed in "the blog post" it's a real testament to Tom's showmanship that he still manages to deliver at such a high level.
 
Quote from: kouzie on February 25, 2015, 09:58:16 PM
Callas was the sidekick on Jerry Lewis' short-lived talk show in the 80's. Even as a kid, I realized how bizarre it was.
I knew the name "Charlie Callas" but was having trouble placing the face until I watched that 1978 performance someone linked earlier. In retrospect I think it was a blocked memory.

I definitely saw him on TV when I was a kid, and I remember being really unsettled by it. This guy was obviously a professional entertainer, and the audience was laughing, but I didn't find it funny at all... but instead of thinking, "well, that's just not for me" I thought he might have been evil- either people were so frightened of him they laughed to humor him, or he was compelling them to laugh through some kind of dark power.

Wow, I just realized that my childhood was terrifying.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 26, 2015, 02:05:28 PM
			

			

				anyone remember this? Charlie Callas as the Carpenter's sound engineer...and then he talks to alien John Davidson in a fake alien language.

Carpenters - Space Encounters (1978) [Part 1] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhQZKWBVxDA#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 26, 2015, 04:09:44 PM
			

			

				Callas is mawkish and schmaltzy and just hard to watch.

Remember how Tom's (fictional) Daddy would only play the Karen Carpenter solo album? He felt like Richard held her back.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on February 26, 2015, 10:12:17 PM
			

			

				"First of all: Who knew I had a blog?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on March 04, 2015, 12:25:24 AM
			

			

				EXCELLENT Show tonight!  Kristen Schaal and Philly Boy Roy calls were really great.

The difference in quality overall between the men callers and the women callers could NOT have stressed the metaphor better that having more women call (or a more diverse group of callers overall) is beneficial to the show's quality.  Taylor's call summed it up perfect: "Tom, you're experiencing what it's like to date online."  So, I say that's the BEST moment of the show tonight. And sure, Tom is a master of making dud dude calls go south in the most hilarious way.. I could hear that for a long time. But it really felt relieving to have non-dud calls tonight too, which happened to be 98% women tonight.

And of course, "THEEEEENK YOOOOU".. that was one of the funniest breakings I've heard in a long time.

The Bee Gees lyric bit gets better every time, and I don't know why.  Thankfully, they put out a ton of albums that could be future candidates for lyric spotting.

Hope Tom and everyone is doing better, and look forward to the next Best Show, whenever it is.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: lastplaneout on March 04, 2015, 11:08:43 AM
			

			

				I agree with this 100%.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dontuknowimloko? on March 04, 2015, 12:11:06 PM
			

			

				Shouldn't the Podcast already be up on iTunes?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on March 04, 2015, 12:22:39 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dontuknowimloko? on March 04, 2015, 12:11:06 PM
Shouldn't the Podcast already be up on iTunes?

its there now
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dontuknowimloko? on March 04, 2015, 12:27:30 PM
			

			

				 8)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: zzesp on March 04, 2015, 12:28:24 PM
			

			

				Looking for podcast as well...had to work last night....I drive...and of course since tom's not on fmu anymore the signal was great everywhere; uppereastside, Brooklyn, upper Mongolia. while looking for podcast today found jim Florentines podcast "comedy metal midgets"! an interview with jim Norton....as tom would say " ohhh....brother" its on the glory hole radio network......yikes
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: zzesp on March 04, 2015, 02:58:40 PM
			

			

				tom was "on fiiiaaahhh!!!" with guy from sunset park that called after Kristen schall
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on March 04, 2015, 03:24:33 PM
			

			

				"Thank You" goes straight to the "best of 2015" list.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: zzesp on March 04, 2015, 03:26:45 PM
			

			

				I've done my research now you do yours

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: myrna loy on March 04, 2015, 04:34:23 PM
			

			

				Is there a point were Tom stops taking calls from guys?  This is absolutely brutal.  I'm about ready to turn it off and try it again later.  Did all the Idiocracy Truthers call in last night?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: zzesp on March 04, 2015, 04:50:19 PM
			

			

				Hi Myrna Loy, are you new to the show? these are the callers.... what tom does with them has always been a big part of the best show. if you want to hear brutal calls go back in the archives 10 years ago. ideally you'll get 5 coughsyrup swilling/glue sniffer types in a row then a jon wurster call.....if everyone was clever and had an intelligent conversation with tom( of course you need a few of those in the mix as well) it would be a snoozefest
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: myrna loy on March 04, 2015, 04:56:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: zzesp on March 04, 2015, 04:50:19 PM
Hi Myrna Loy, are you new to the show? these are the callers.... what tom does with them has always been a big part of the best show. if you want to hear brutal calls go back in the archives 10 years ago. ideally you'll get 5 coughsyrup swilling/glue sniffer types in a row then a jon wurster call.....if everyone was clever and had an intelligent conversation with tom( of course you need a few of those in the mix as well) it would be a snoozefest

Nah, I've been a regular fan since 2004-ish.  I just don't recall a night of callers like last night (admittedly, my memory for show specifics like caller quality from 10 years ago has eroded some).  At least the coughsyrup swilling/glue sniffer types would maybe accidentally fall into something interesting.  That potential was always there.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on March 04, 2015, 05:13:10 PM
			

			

				Since the new Best Show the callers are especially somnambulant. The late-in-the-show caller nailed it about online dating dudes.  It seems it's been a good ol' regular from the 'FMU days, 2 or 3 bland dudes, a guest caller, 2 or 3 bland dudes, a call from Newbridge, 2 or 3 bland dudes, a woman, 1 bland dude, 1 interesting dude, ending with 3 or 4 bland dudes.  Something about the range of engaged listeners from the radio vs. from the internet makes most callers sound like zonked out nudniks.  They all sound the same, interchangeable, like Butthead with his backwash-laugh "uh...heh heh Tom? I'm I on? Uh..."

Tom made chicken salad from chicken squat with the Sunset Park dude.  The host sounded great last night despite the parade of cough syrup enthusiasts.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JRSly on March 04, 2015, 05:50:10 PM
			

			

				I love whenever they bring up the "Attention teachers and students" bit from SNL, it never fails to boggle my mind that it made it out of the writers room nevermind on air and into multiple skits. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on March 04, 2015, 09:45:41 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: myrna loy on March 04, 2015, 04:34:23 PM
Is there a point were Tom stops taking calls from guys? 

I think we're at that point now. For at least a month.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Colin on March 05, 2015, 02:27:23 PM
			

			

				Kristen Schaal cursed a little and not too much and the world did not end!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on March 05, 2015, 02:36:57 PM
			

			

				Tim Heidecker slipped out an Ess-Hit too a few weeks ago.  I'm wondering if this is some special demand on AP Mike's part.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 05, 2015, 03:12:29 PM
			

			

				Yo, Fredericks, forgot your email and trying to reach you. I can't send outgoing emails on this thing but I seem to get them. Email me your add!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: noah on March 05, 2015, 09:26:18 PM
			

			

				I agree, the "Thank You" was such a great moment.  The kind of moment that would only squeak through in years past, but had so much more weight in the light of all the rough stuff Tom and his family have been going through the past couple of months.  I know Tom has lamented that he has no Best Show, but I hope there were a couple rays of healing in that muted mic, stifled chuckle exchange.  I can't imagine there weren't.  PBR was the perfect call.  If that was the last episode, it would be a perfect Best Friends/Bookends type of serendipity.  That was a shoot to end work.

As for all the terrible calls, I guess that what happens when carpetbaggers or new blood come in and think that the show is a platform for them. And for them to workshop their b.s or get a few calls before they shine.  Its not a new thing among the FOT.  You find the show, you want to participate regardless of what you have to offer is good or not.  I've done it, and flamed out fantastically.  To this day I hold myself partially responsible for the Autumn Hiatus in 2010.  The only great call was FONPR, in a state of unhinged-ment that I've never heard from him before.  If that call happened an hour later it would have been a classic.  I think Tom was anticipating the Kristen Schaal call, coupled with Fredericks dealing in dark subjects.   

The second best moment of the night was Tom expressing his desire/lament to voice a character on Bob's Burgers.  I don't know if Tom really wants it anymore, but I hope it happens.  Its such an oversight it makes me thing that its not happened because everyone involved thinks that Tom is too busy or doesn't really care.

Also Kristen Schaal said dildo, while checking herself on some F-bombs. That has to be a Best Show first.

Also Also, Tom making fun of Willamsburg rubes is one of my favorite things. What a F.W.D.

Sorry for the long post FOT.  It just seems like a milestone in the history of the Best SHow.  With the live shows and everything, its a very exciting time. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on March 05, 2015, 11:23:40 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JRSly on March 04, 2015, 05:50:10 PM
I love whenever they bring up the "Attention teachers and students" bit from SNL, it never fails to boggle my mind that it made it out of the writers room nevermind on air and into multiple skits.
I had never heard of that bit until this thread, so I looked it up last night. This is the clip (http://www.hulu.com/watch/350675) I found (featuring Josh Brolin). Wow. Shudderfest.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: The Gentleman Gh0st on March 10, 2015, 06:53:30 PM
			

			

				Who exactly is the average Best Show fan and how do they sound?  I'm guessing a major proportion sound like those dudes.  Yes, it got a bit tiring - but it let Tom put on his dancing shoes and tap all over their mugs which does not get tiring to listen to.  

I've never called in myself and maybe I just worry that I, good guy and decent conversationalist, might end up sounding a snooze under the pressure of calling in.

Finally, is there anyone who thinks (as I do) that some of these snoozes are actually trying to get Bad Companied?  When you set up a bit as funny as the Bad Company fade out, you have to believe some callers are going to try and provoke it (by being completely un-provoking).


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on March 10, 2015, 08:15:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: The Gentleman Gh0st on March 10, 2015, 06:53:30 PM
Finally, is there anyone who thinks (as I do) that some of these snoozes are actually trying to get Bad Companied?  When you set up a bit as funny as the Bad Company fade out, you have to believe some callers are going to try and provoke it (by being completely un-provoking).

Save the conspiracy theories for Art Bell...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on March 10, 2015, 08:20:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: The Gentleman Gh0st on March 10, 2015, 06:53:30 PM
(1) Who exactly is the average Best Show fan and how do they sound?  I'm guessing a major proportion sound like those dudes.  Yes, it got a bit tiring - but it let Tom put on his dancing shoes and tap all over their mugs which does not get tiring to listen to.  

(2) I've never called in myself and maybe I just worry that I, good guy and decent conversationalist, might end up sounding a snooze under the pressure of calling in.

(3) Finally, is there anyone who thinks (as I do) that some of these snoozes are actually trying to get Bad Companied?  When you set up a bit as funny as the Bad Company fade out, you have to believe some callers are going to try and provoke it (by being completely un-provoking).
1. Absolutely agree. I don't care when the callers are boring; Tom turns garbage into gold.

2. While I'm a concise talker by nature (I've never been accused of taking the "scenic route"), I've also never had any topic/story I felt would result in a call that _I_ would want to listen to, so I agree that being a quality caller's not the easiest thing in the world. There's a very short list of Best Show regulars who nail it nearly every time.

3. I don't remember ever thinking that a boring caller was TRYING to get BCed. Probably because I just personally know so many people who talk like that in their daily lives; there are just waaaay too many people who really don't know how to gettothedamnpointfercrissakes, and radio only highlights it. Of course a lot of bad callers sound baked, so there's that. EDIT: Exception that tests the rule: Michael K? Not sure if he exactly qualifies as a snooze though.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on March 10, 2015, 08:48:12 PM
			

			

				There was a guy who called last week that I'm pretty sure was deliberately trying to get Bad Company'ed. There was a tension to his voice that belied his intentions imo.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: spaceprophet on March 10, 2015, 09:36:09 PM
			

			

				Tom Scharpling and John Hodgeman in studio together. Better than masturbation.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on March 11, 2015, 12:16:03 AM
			

			

				I know I hyperbolize about The Best Show often here, but tonight's episode was one of the Top 5 -- maybe Top 3 -- Best Shows I've heard... and that's based on more than 5 years of Best Show.

John Oliver, Bryce, Kristina's call, all the terrible calls that got quickly plowed and Tom's reaction to them, someone claiming to be The Canadian Glenn Beck now grown up but not sure it is really him, Jefferton barely making it, Jason's 15 minute rule, Fred's respect story.. everyone that stepped up really stepped up!   Tom really sounded really excited and happy tonight.. It was a great synergy all 'round tonight, and a HUGE variety.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on March 11, 2015, 12:29:03 AM
			

			

				it's over already? I HATE this time delay thing. CURSE YOU EARTH'S ORBIT! Or whatever it is....I'm not a time genius.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on March 11, 2015, 02:04:34 PM
			

			

				All well summed up above, but just a terrific Best Show. The John Oliver call, et al. So good. 

I don't like it, I don't want it, I don't need it. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on March 12, 2015, 01:01:23 AM
			

			

				Highlights for me this week include the surge of women callers in the back half of the show, the return of Gary, Dave from Knoxville, and Bryce with another bawdy BeeGees tune. Also, the WHEEL! OF! CRYSTAL! I'm more than okay with that replacing the Under the Dome trading card reveal each show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on March 12, 2015, 11:30:19 AM
			

			

				Two weeks in a row of "We like to send out a mailer"! I remember when Jon was on the Fogelnest Files, they talked about how it's their favorite line from a movie, love that it's popping up in calls now. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Phantom Hugger on March 12, 2015, 12:47:54 PM
			

			

				The Maple Syrup Mussolini reading Ulysses. 
Twice. 
Because Tom told him to.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on March 12, 2015, 09:31:38 PM
			

			

				Also, my two year old son absolutely loved Tom's Sopranos car horn. As soon as I finished listening to the episode he was running around trying to get the tune and horn sound down.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Einstein_Concubine on March 15, 2015, 01:29:30 PM
			

			

				I can't believe Tom didn't like Dumb and Dumber To at all. The jokes were done just about the same as any Wurster call, at least in my mind.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on March 15, 2015, 04:35:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Einstein_Concubine on March 15, 2015, 01:29:30 PM
I can't believe Tom didn't like Dumb and Dumber To at all. The jokes were done just about the same as any Wurster call, at least in my mind.

I can't believe he didn't like that old comedian he mentioned a couple of weeks ago on the show that just,  as he put it "mispronounced words." Sounds like a Wurster call to me. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on March 15, 2015, 05:42:36 PM
			

			

				Dean Martin & Norm Crosby (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY6KyCuqeoA#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on March 17, 2015, 06:50:55 PM
			

			

				There's a neat little joke that might have gotten lost at the end of the show. Last call of the night. When Tom suggests that one of the characters try to fix Chappie, Teresa in KY says they could upgrade him with a Raspberry Pi (http://www.raspberrypi.org/help/what-is-a-raspberry-pi/). I thought that was pretty funny. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: sonicdork on March 17, 2015, 07:00:05 PM
			

			

				ANDROID STREAM for tonight's show.

http://54.174.212.87:1935/live/BestShow/playlist.m3u8 (http://54.174.212.87:1935/live/BestShow/playlist.m3u8)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on March 17, 2015, 10:38:21 PM
			

			

				Since Tom sang during my call, my call is therefore a W, right?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on March 18, 2015, 12:11:56 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on March 17, 2015, 10:38:21 PM
Since Tom sang during my call, my call is therefore a W, right?

I loved the show tune baritone take of The Killers more than The Killers -- and I kinda like The Killers!  Thank you for calling for making that happen!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on March 18, 2015, 12:17:40 AM
			

			

				From here on out, you can just assume that I loved tonight's show.  This was such a fun variety filled show.  And sure, usually the Newbridge call is the focal point, but this one succeeded on all fronts. I love the Bowling Alley Apologies & Confessions. 

I completely lost it in laughter during two moments:
- Tom inferring the creepy puppeteers as a warning to Wally... "Now *i'M* your puppet"
(My husband had to come by to make sure I was OK the first time I cracked up to make sure I didn't hurt myself or was having a seizure.)
- The caller who confessed to stealing and asked for absolution, and Tom's response: "No.  LIVE with your Shame!"

I wish I could re-download 100 times to help the show out.  This is hitting quite a high matched by the peaks of the FMU years.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on March 18, 2015, 12:26:38 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: mackro on March 18, 2015, 12:17:40 AM
From here on out, you can just assume that I loved tonight's show.  This was such a fun variety filled show.  And sure, usually the Newbridge call is the focal point, but this one succeeded on all fronts. I love the Bowling Alley Apologies & Confessions. 

I completely lost it in laughter during two moments:
- Tom inferring the creepy puppeteers as a warning to Wally... "Now *i'M* your puppet"
(My husband had to come by to make sure I was OK the first time I cracked up to make sure I didn't hurt myself or was having a seizure.)
- The caller who confessed to stealing and asked for absolution, and Tom's response: "No.  LIVE with your Shame!"

I wish I could re-download 100 times to help the show out.  This is hitting quite a high matched by the peaks of the FMU years.

I'll have what he's having.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 18, 2015, 01:26:47 AM
			

			

				Cannot believe I had to miss the episode...when does it hit itunes? dying here!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on March 18, 2015, 08:37:02 AM
			

			

				I hope that Bowling Alley Confessions becomes a regular (or at least a semi-regular) segment.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on March 18, 2015, 10:35:58 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: nec13 on March 18, 2015, 08:37:02 AM
I hope that Bowling Alley Confessions becomes a regular (or at least a semi-regular) segment.

I don't think we've seen that concept fully flower yet. I have high hopes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on March 18, 2015, 12:36:07 PM
			

			

				Did anyone else have connection problems? Firefox wouldn't play audio at all, then Chrome worked for a bit then no audio even though the timer thing was progressing
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on March 18, 2015, 12:49:09 PM
			

			

				Tom sings the Killers.  I'll take that again and again.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on March 18, 2015, 01:49:04 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AllSussedOut on March 18, 2015, 12:49:09 PM
Tom sings the Killers.  I'll take that again and again.

Seconded, all the damn way. 

Other highlights for me include Sparklebomb and the caller from Scotland, who even had a few of Tom's vocal inflections, which was the best. The Ellie Kemper interview including her nailing the IMDB Game and her sporadic Newbrigian button pushing, "You moved to Buffalo for the music scene?", the return of Mr. Brimstead, Tom telling me to call my mother, Ocean's Fourteen: The Jinx, "Thank goodness we are in the bowling alley.", and all the perfect Bad Companyings. This week's show was great from top to bottom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Phantom Hugger on March 18, 2015, 02:11:40 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nec13 on March 18, 2015, 08:37:02 AM
I hope that Bowling Alley Confessions becomes a regular (or at least a semi-regular) segment.

I am so happy that a new "confessions" segment has returned! 
(Lighthouse Confessions was a moment when I realized the Best Show was right up my alley)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on March 18, 2015, 02:22:04 PM
			

			

				Highlights:
Ellie Kamper's interview, especially her nailing the IMDB pop quiz. If Tom continues to do that, I think it would be fun to keep a scoreboard for it.

Tom singing The Killers.

Gotta admit, another highlight for me was Tom giving a little plug for the cover article in Ghettoblaster Magazine (which I wrote). It was exciting enough to actually interview him and write about the show, but for him to mention it was pretty awesome.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JDLewis on March 18, 2015, 03:09:19 PM
			

			

				Say it, don't spray it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on March 18, 2015, 07:34:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: nec13 on March 18, 2015, 08:37:02 AM
I hope that Bowling Alley Confessions becomes a regular (or at least a semi-regular) segment.


I loved it as well it reminded me of an old bit Bill Burr and Joe Derosa would do on their radio show, at the very least I hope he keeps the bowling alley bed music. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on March 18, 2015, 07:46:01 PM
			

			

				"I illegally bought narcolepsy medication off the internet to manage my depression symptoms." is one of the funniest sentences I've ever heard.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on March 18, 2015, 07:47:52 PM
			

			

				"What do I do" might be the funniest hello a first time caller has ever said. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dicebourbon on March 19, 2015, 01:58:43 AM
			

			

				I never thought I'd hear another mention of Redeeming Rainbow on the Best Show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on March 19, 2015, 06:40:10 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: andrewryanfetter on March 18, 2015, 02:22:04 PM

Gotta admit, another highlight for me was Tom giving a little plug for the cover article in Ghettoblaster Magazine (which I wrote). It was exciting enough to actually interview him and write about the show, but for him to mention it was pretty awesome.

I purchased this magazine at Barnes and Nobles -- nice work!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on March 19, 2015, 01:10:35 PM
			

			

				By the way, I hope they continue with "thank you," as well as the Wheel of Crystal.

Thinking about AP Mike's joy over this week's wheelspinning makes me happy.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on March 19, 2015, 01:58:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dicebourbon on March 19, 2015, 01:58:43 AM
I never thought I'd hear another mention of Redeeming Rainbow on the Best Show.

I didn't realize that Redeeming Rainbow was done by people with, ah, connections to Tom. Those calls now seem like inside jokes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on March 19, 2015, 10:09:05 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Omar on March 19, 2015, 06:40:10 AM
Quote from: andrewryanfetter on March 18, 2015, 02:22:04 PM

Gotta admit, another highlight for me was Tom giving a little plug for the cover article in Ghettoblaster Magazine (which I wrote). It was exciting enough to actually interview him and write about the show, but for him to mention it was pretty awesome.

I purchased this magazine at Barnes and Nobles -- nice work!

Thanks so much Omar!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on March 20, 2015, 01:41:19 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on March 19, 2015, 01:58:54 PM
Quote from: dicebourbon on March 19, 2015, 01:58:43 AM
I never thought I'd hear another mention of Redeeming Rainbow on the Best Show.

I didn't realize that Redeeming Rainbow was done by people with, ah, connections to Tom. Those calls now seem like inside jokes.

Is that THE Pat Byrne from WFMU?

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on March 20, 2015, 12:12:15 PM
			

			

				yeah. whats the scoop? did tom know all them then? or where they punk kids that he dismissed and they later went on to be funny. this is one of my favorite things about the best show. in an age where every answer is just a google search away I still get fooled and confused by things on the best show.

I kinda hope i never know the answer to this question....
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on March 20, 2015, 01:42:29 PM
			

			

				I didn't think it could get any better than the Mike/Jinx scenario, but then there was the amazing Wheel of Crystal, a solid Wackiman call, and the whole amazing Bowling Alley Confessions segment. The show just kept on giving.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Nutted By Reality on March 20, 2015, 02:36:30 PM
			

			

				Tom's reaction to Sparkle Bomb saying her ex-boyfriend's name is "Mike".  That killed me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: The Gentleman Gh0st on March 20, 2015, 04:00:30 PM
			

			

				As Tom was trying to figure out what Wally Wackiman's owner's name should be it came to me:

"Pude, puppet dude."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on March 21, 2015, 11:27:09 AM
			

			

				Best:

Bowling Alley Confessions was a great segment. Fred's "anonymous" call was painful.

TOM SINGING

LOVE the past topics ban. Not sure if that was in this week's episode or the last's, but it keeps things fresh and seems to cut down on the drawling, dawdling calls.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on March 21, 2015, 02:23:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on March 20, 2015, 01:41:19 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on March 19, 2015, 01:58:54 PM
Quote from: dicebourbon on March 19, 2015, 01:58:43 AM
I never thought I'd hear another mention of Redeeming Rainbow on the Best Show.

I didn't realize that Redeeming Rainbow was done by people with, ah, connections to Tom. Those calls now seem like inside jokes.

Is that THE Pat Byrne from WFMU?
Yes. It's THEE Pat Byrne.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on March 21, 2015, 07:52:29 PM
			

			

				I love that people who previously would've been tolerated are now being Bad Companied.
			

			

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				Post by: Joe Rogaine on March 21, 2015, 07:56:23 PM
			

			

				Considering changing my screen name to Doctor Music.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JRSly on March 25, 2015, 02:47:42 PM
			

			

				Tom: [Guy Fieri] is tight with the guys from Smash Mouth, he wrote a cook buy with the guy...he's really into them.
Carl: Huh..he, doesn't look like he would be. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Colin on March 25, 2015, 03:37:13 PM
			

			

				The sax dude's name is Timmy Capello; there is hilarous video of a then-skinny (he got into bodybuilding to get off heroin) Timmy gyrating erotically as a member of Peter Gabriel's first post-Genesis live band. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on March 25, 2015, 05:47:50 PM
			

			

				Cool to see Tom recording at Earwolf Studios. Comedy giants unite!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on March 25, 2015, 07:14:53 PM
			

			

				Mike getting escorted out the door of his former workplace. Oh, wait I'm thinking of Mike's Skype Thing>
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on March 25, 2015, 09:57:58 PM
			

			

				It was fun hearing JW briefly playing the straight man to Gary.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on March 25, 2015, 10:21:29 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on March 25, 2015, 09:57:58 PM
It was fun hearing JW briefly playing the straight man to Gary.

Okay as a new-ish person I have to ask, is this the first time JW has interacted with Gary?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on March 26, 2015, 08:33:12 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: andrewryanfetter on March 25, 2015, 10:21:29 PM
Quote from: justinmh05 on March 25, 2015, 09:57:58 PM
It was fun hearing JW briefly playing the straight man to Gary.

Okay as a new-ish person I have to ask, is this the first time JW has interacted with Gary?

As long-time listener, I'm wondering the same thing.  Liked the image of "Carl" and Gary heading out together in LA night.
			

			

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				Post by: dicebourbon on March 26, 2015, 10:38:42 AM
			

			

				(http://i.imgur.com/wWGLpIU.jpg)

It blew my mind to find out Lisa Jane Persky co-starred in the most memorable episode (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0511123/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0511123/)) of Amazing Stories, which I hadn't seen since it aired when I was 6. Co-written by Brad Bird!

I don't know if they mentioned it but LJP was also in studio the last time Karl was! http://karlsmagazines.blogspot.com/ (http://karlsmagazines.blogspot.com/)
			

			

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				Post by: BleephouseRat on March 26, 2015, 10:50:10 AM
			

			

				i never expected to hear from Karl again. so exciting. his episode with Sanjaya was one of the first Best Shows i heard when i was still a new and confused listener, and i remember enjoying the rapport Tom managed to have with this annoying and obtrusive repair guy. that episode holds a special place in my heart. i was excited just to see his name on the podcast description.

also great: Gary emphasizing the "dl" in Squirreldlday Night Live. Gary seems to have picked up a certain Newbridgian fondness for awkward pronunciations.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on March 26, 2015, 10:51:02 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on March 25, 2015, 09:57:58 PM
It was fun hearing JW briefly playing the straight man to Gary.

This was by far my favorite Gary appearance, I think because Carl was the best straight man he ever had by a long shot.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on March 26, 2015, 11:56:01 AM
			

			

				The Best show bump!  I subscribed for a year.  Good job Ghetto Blaster Magazine!

Quote from: Omar on March 19, 2015, 06:40:10 AM
Quote from: andrewryanfetter on March 18, 2015, 02:22:04 PM

Gotta admit, another highlight for me was Tom giving a little plug for the cover article in Ghettoblaster Magazine (which I wrote). It was exciting enough to actually interview him and write about the show, but for him to mention it was pretty awesome.

I purchased this magazine at Barnes and Nobles -- nice work!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on March 26, 2015, 03:05:09 PM
			

			

				"Is that a man purse or a nut you're holding?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on March 26, 2015, 05:35:50 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: 50backflips on March 26, 2015, 11:56:01 AM
The Best show bump!  I subscribed for a year.  Good job Ghetto Blaster Magazine!

Quote from: Omar on March 19, 2015, 06:40:10 AM
Quote from: andrewryanfetter on March 18, 2015, 02:22:04 PM

Gotta admit, another highlight for me was Tom giving a little plug for the cover article in Ghettoblaster Magazine (which I wrote). It was exciting enough to actually interview him and write about the show, but for him to mention it was pretty awesome.

I purchased this magazine at Barnes and Nobles -- nice work!

Excellent! Thanks!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on March 26, 2015, 05:37:48 PM
			

			

				Just for the record, I noticed that the iTunes description for this episode refers to Karl with K. Carl with a C is the technician from Newbridge Audio who worked on Tom's soundboard and chatted with Sanjaya on 9/8/2009. The following week his twin brother, Karl, called the show. He revealed that their parents are Carl and Kharl (it's Swiss).

The WFMU archive page also incorrectly refers to "Karl" in the 9/8/2009 show description. Sick stuff!

"Andy Warhol.  Surprisingly strong running back." - Karl, 9/15/2009
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on March 26, 2015, 05:43:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Omar on March 26, 2015, 05:37:48 PM
Just for the record, I noticed that the iTunes description for this episode refers to Karl with K. Carl with a C is the technician from Newbridge Audio who worked on Tom's soundboard and chatted with Sanjaya on 9/8/2009. The following week his twin brother, Karl, called the show. He revealed that their parents are Carl and Kharl (it's Swiss).

The WFMU archive page also incorrectly refers to "Karl" in the 9/8/2009 show description. Sick stuff!

"Andy Warhol.  Surprisingly strong running back." - Karl, 9/15/2009

I noticed that as well. Interestingly enough, the spelling is correct on the "Gems" archive page. The only reason I know that is because I just happened to listen to that "Gem" on Monday.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JRSly on March 26, 2015, 11:34:59 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Omar on March 26, 2015, 05:37:48 PM
Just for the record, I noticed that the iTunes description for this episode refers to Karl with K. Carl with a C is the technician from Newbridge Audio who worked on Tom's soundboard and chatted with Sanjaya on 9/8/2009. The following week his twin brother, Karl, called the show. He revealed that their parents are Carl and Kharl (it's Swiss).

The WFMU archive page also incorrectly refers to "Karl" in the 9/8/2009 show description. Sick stuff!

"Andy Warhol.  Surprisingly strong running back." - Karl, 9/15/2009
I went back and forth a tiny bit, but decided it was wrong and it's gonna be Carl for my collection. They aren't infallible, after all...they refer to Augie Meyers as the owner of Ye Olde Burger Barn in the epic call from the future for the 500th show. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on March 27, 2015, 10:17:57 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: thom on January 12, 2012, 11:36:35 AM
Quote from: Paul DePhiladelphia on January 12, 2012, 09:42:23 AM
Quote from: Steve of Bloomington on January 12, 2012, 09:21:12 AM
Quote from: thom on January 11, 2012, 06:53:53 PM
This show was a pretty strong case for disconnecting the phones entirely:

- The incessant beard thing.
- The misguided song recommendations.
- Wally eating up time like a langolier.


I'd love to hear an episode without callers.

How would that work, though? That's a lot of time to fill if there's nobody to bounce things off. Multiple in-studio guests? A group of local 'supercallers' gather in the studio? Clip show?

The call-in factor is what I think makes this show and most other WFMU callin shows better than most podcasts. I love how the shows have the ability to segway from a monologue that might be losing momentum by simply saying "OK let's go to the phones."

I don't want The Best Show to stop taking calls altogether. Then it would sound just like any other podcast out there. But I WOULD like to hear just one episode without any phone calls. Or a limit. Exactly ten calls. Something like that. 
More and more people seem to be calling in just to be on the air, just to be heard. That needs to change somehow. The regular caller ban was a great thing. Now a lame caller ban might be necessary.

Or just bring back the "Wise Up" singalong. That 110% justifies lame calls.
You had to wait three years, but you got it!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on March 27, 2015, 01:42:09 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: thom on January 11, 2012, 06:53:53 PM
- The incessant beard thing.
Oh god the beard thing. *shudder*
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on March 27, 2015, 04:57:31 PM
			

			

				The episode was really great. I honestly didn't even miss the calls this time around, but that could have been because of the strength of the guests. LJP is always a delight and so were Gabe and Joe Mande. It was odd not hearing Gary run down AP Mike though.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on March 27, 2015, 06:15:27 PM
			

			

				Is this Karl the same giant Karl who was Darren's boarder's boarder?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on March 31, 2015, 10:39:25 PM
			

			

				This whole sensory deprivation with music discussion reminds me of this bit from the old David Letterman book:
(http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt282/rpm1200/th_SensoryDeprivation_zpsgffzp0op.jpg) (http://s620.photobucket.com/user/rpm1200/media/SensoryDeprivation_zpsgffzp0op.jpg.html)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on April 01, 2015, 11:43:33 AM
			

			

				Every bit of Tank Talk, a topic being on the table, the Bowling Alley Confessions this time around as well as one hell of a Bowl Company. Terre T's call was also amazing. Last night was a big W, despite all the people trying to reach the EP of The Best Show.

I'll also apologize for being one of the people for ruining the live Half Hour of Power. I've already picked out an ice floe as punishment for snitching.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on April 01, 2015, 11:50:33 AM
			

			

				Best: return of the Montage (w/the BillyCrystalSucks Wheel) "I gotta get, you gotta need it, I need it in the morning, I need on a picnic and...THERE IT IS!" "Attention teachers and students" "NERDS" "EYES! ON THE! PRRRIIIZE! HAHAHHAAHEEE HEE!" "Bayonne" "HI I'M DENNIS!" Kevin Smith blowed up.

Gee was Kevin Smith baaaaaaked in that clip, ya think?

Worst: That idiot during Bowling Alley Confessions who said something to the effect of "I thought I was a black guy and took this guy's belt"  It's kind of sad the show is saddled with all these boring (probably white) DUDES, who sound interchangeable, acting 'weird' since moving to .net
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on April 01, 2015, 12:09:36 PM
			

			

				does the new caller manifesto work in conjunction with the old Best Show manifesto, the one with "the music of Tom Waits sucks" and "respect must be paid to Ernie Anastos"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on April 01, 2015, 05:19:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JeffertonFromTX on April 01, 2015, 11:43:33 AM
Every bit of Tank Talk, a topic being on the table, the Bowling Alley Confessions this time around as well as one hell of a Bowl Company. Terre T's call was also amazing. Last night was a big W, despite all the people trying to reach the EP of The Best Show.

I'll also apologize for being one of the people for ruining the live Half Hour of Power. I've already picked out an ice floe as punishment for snitching.

The appropriate punishment is a barging, I believe
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 01, 2015, 06:28:57 PM
			

			

				Terre T's concern that a sensory deprivation tank session would shatter Tom's mind was adorable.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on April 01, 2015, 06:53:27 PM
			

			

				Terre T's calls are so good
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on April 01, 2015, 07:13:11 PM
			

			

				Here's the photo that Matt Walsh mentioned:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Great_Day_in_Harlem_(picture) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Great_Day_in_Harlem_(picture))
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on April 01, 2015, 09:17:33 PM
			

			

				Remember when Tom hung up on Matt because he cursed on the old show and hoped that his Spike TV show failed, how far we've come. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: timmx on April 02, 2015, 11:06:58 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on April 01, 2015, 07:13:11 PM
Here's the photo that Matt Walsh mentioned:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Great_Day_in_Harlem_(picture) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Great_Day_in_Harlem_(picture))

From that page:
"The photo was a key plot point in Steven Spielberg's film The Terminal..."

So I guess we've come full circle from The Terminal talk from a couple of weeks ago.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on April 02, 2015, 11:28:12 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 01, 2015, 06:28:57 PM
Terre T's concern that a sensory deprivation tank session would shatter Tom's mind was adorable.

As a married man of 17 years I cannot agree with this sentiment enough. Pure delight. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on April 02, 2015, 02:41:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: bigginsjp on April 02, 2015, 11:28:12 AM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on April 01, 2015, 06:28:57 PM
Terre T's concern that a sensory deprivation tank session would shatter Tom's mind was adorable.

As a married man of 17 years I cannot agree with this sentiment enough. Pure delight.

That was definitely a highlight. I also really enjoyed when Tom started giving out specific details about the Huntsville bowling alley fire. The Bad Company-ing was great as was the sound collage. 

Speaking of the collage, I suspect that Tom was potting down the audio on Kevin Smith so that the bomb drop would be super loud. Tricked me, I turned it up and had to dive to turn the volume down real quick. I read somewhere that Monty Python wanted to do the same thing on their TV show back in the 60's but the BBC would not let them.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on April 03, 2015, 02:23:29 PM
			

			

				This past week's show was GREAT.  All of it.  But this moment, paraphrasing...:

"Order some Orange Chicken, straight from the kitchen, and then pour the hot, steaming plate of Orange chicken all over your stupid face"

..from the end of Bowling Alley Confessions still makes me giggle. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: billmumay on April 03, 2015, 04:14:23 PM
			

			

				Where does the half-hour-of-power link live?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on April 03, 2015, 08:28:21 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: billmumay on April 03, 2015, 04:14:23 PM
Where does the half-hour-of-power link live?
Hah!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on April 04, 2015, 10:25:36 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: billmumay on April 03, 2015, 04:14:23 PM
Where does the half-hour-of-power link live?

It links live only when you call in! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: sonicdork on April 04, 2015, 10:34:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Omar on March 26, 2015, 05:37:48 PM
Just for the record, I noticed that the iTunes description for this episode refers to Karl with K. Carl with a C is the technician from Newbridge Audio who worked on Tom's soundboard and chatted with Sanjaya on 9/8/2009. The following week his twin brother, Karl, called the show. He revealed that their parents are Carl and Kharl (it's Swiss).

The WFMU archive page also incorrectly refers to "Karl" in the 9/8/2009 show description. Sick stuff!

"Andy Warhol.  Surprisingly strong running back." - Karl, 9/15/2009

Thanks Omar! We'll change it!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on April 05, 2015, 10:49:30 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: billmumay on April 03, 2015, 04:14:23 PM
Where does the half-hour-of-power link live?
Subscribe via iTunes or RSS. It has been posted to both (but it's not on the bestshow.net/podcast page as of right now). If you don't want iTunes or have an RSS reader I recommend Feedly, it's an online RSS reader.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nrt4 on April 06, 2015, 11:36:58 AM
			

			

				The Bee Gees thing is going to end in that song actually existing in a WKRP In Cincinatti episode that was only aired once because the station went under due to FCC fines from all the times "bitch" was said. That's my prediction. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on April 08, 2015, 12:58:45 AM
			

			

				LOVED tonight's episode... it reminded me a lot of the Best Show episode (and Gem) "The Order of Everything"... I knew there was going to be a twist, which was last minute thumbs-downing from Tom on suggestions.  (I was lucky enough to get one on the list early on.)

My favorite call overall was the very first one from Julie from Cincinnati.  I was laughing really hard hearing her argue with Tom over her choices.

The only slight downer was the mild riff on the Walter Scott hashtag.  I fully realize everyone at the studio was busy all day working to get this show going, which means they missed probably all the news about Walter Scott, which came through 6pmish Eastern time or so, so I'm not disappointed in anyone... but it was a bit awkward to hear.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on April 08, 2015, 11:37:11 AM
			

			

				Yeah, mackro, that was unfortunate. I didn't realize who Walter Scott was when I mentioned it. Of course, I wouldn't have made light of it if I did.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on April 08, 2015, 11:49:48 AM
			

			

				Julie's call was amazing, as always. I was really hoping that she would eventually get through and last night was the best possible show for her to get through on. Other highlights include "Who's the DAUGHTER?!", Pip from Newbridge giggling his way through describing the Vacation scene, and Tom every once and awhile while working on the list just going "this is the dumbest list I've ever seen."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on April 08, 2015, 12:02:00 PM
			

			

				These list episodes like this are always a lot of fun. I love that there is like 10-15% seriousness to this (Chris Peterson) and the rest is ridiculous.

One of my favorite things about last night's episode is when people tossed-in seriousness but have absolutely woeful tastes they don't recognize. I think some woman called in last night to talk up Bender from Breakfast Club and hint of ridiculousness. Like, really? Has anyone over the age of 15 watched that movie and walked away really contemplating its meaning? 

I'm glad that my suggestion of Roz from Night Court made the cut. Jon From Lawrenceville (who suggested Harold from Harold and the Purple Crayon) pointed out that there were multiple sassy, tough-talking, off-kilter bailiffs from Night Court that could have made this list. I wish the Sonic bros could have swung it but alas they'll just have to enjoy their 55,000 calories banana brownie boat blast fribble shake by themselves.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on April 08, 2015, 12:06:10 PM
			

			

				INSTANT CLASSIC.  This was trending on Twitter all night long, I hope a lot of newbies discovered thebestshow.net last night and that of those we get some weirdos and strange-o's.  I myself missed most of the nuances of the show just trying to keep up with the message board and tweets but my fave pick came from (I think) DJ Terre T "Sy Abelman" from 'A Serious Man'.

Best moment: "Whoa you're breaking my heart Tom"... "Well, I'm also hanging up on you."
Not-so-best moment: "I don't know about a nerd who falls in love"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: myrna loy on April 08, 2015, 12:09:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on April 08, 2015, 12:02:00 PM

One of my favorite things about last night's episode is when people tossed-in seriousness but have absolutely woeful tastes they don't recognize. I think some woman called in last night to talk up Bender from Breakfast Club and hint of ridiculousness. Like, really? Has anyone over the age of 15 watched that movie and walked away really contemplating its meaning? 


Speaking of Bender, Tom misheard me say Bender (from Futurama) as Becker, which is actually a funnier suggestion but I  wonder if Bender would have made the list.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on April 08, 2015, 01:20:53 PM
			

			

				I loved the game show aspect to this episode, which was something the Order Of Everything episode didn't have... Everyone had the opportunity to add something, and everyone who was lucky enough to add something risked having their submissions booted until the very final moment.  While it was a joy and relief to get Patsy Stone on the list early on, I was sitting there hoping she wouldn't be bumped, and since she was in the lowest ranks, the risk was especially great near the end.  A nailbiter this episode!

(B_Buster: No ill feelings at all. It was just an awkward moment that came and passed.  It's pretty clear The Best Show would never be so low to purposely riff on something that horrible)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on April 08, 2015, 02:40:22 PM
			

			

				Yes, OF COURSE none of us would've done anything about Walter Scott if we were up to speed on it. You know what the show is about. We were moving 100 miles an hour and names were flying everywhere. 

Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on April 08, 2015, 06:32:30 PM
			

			

				Kinda bummed nobody said a Don Knotts character. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on April 09, 2015, 05:30:00 PM
			

			

				Favorite moment was when the caller who suggested President Camacho from Idiocracy steered the conversation to the Adam Sandler movie, Click. When Tom said he hadn't seen it, the guy was like, "You should check it out and get back to me."

My own suggestion for the top 100 would have been Garth Brooks' alter-ego, Chris Gaines.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on April 09, 2015, 06:36:02 PM
			

			

				I enjoy hearing Paul Scheer calls.  the call about Pirhana 3D was one of my favorite WFMU calls.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on April 10, 2015, 01:26:31 PM
			

			

				May I humbly suggest that the MVP of the past few months has been Terre T?  Every appearance on the Half Hour of Power, every call to the show, she's just hit it out of the park... even if she insists on standing in the way of Tom and his sweet, sweet sensory deprivation tank.

(ew)

(Hope you're feeling better, Terre!)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on April 12, 2015, 08:34:42 PM
			

			

				Terre's fake crying when she is pleading with Tom absolutely kills me. She could call in every week and it still wouldn't be enough.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on April 14, 2015, 11:54:07 AM
			

			

				The more I think about it, the more cheesed off I am that I didn't think to nominate Harry, the Guy With The Snake On His Face
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: warmachine on April 14, 2015, 08:00:12 PM
			

			

				(http://punkygibbon.co.uk/images/c/circlejerks/photo_logoslam.gif)

versus:

(http://community.brownpapertickets.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DRI-Logo.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on April 14, 2015, 08:21:09 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: warmachine on April 14, 2015, 08:00:12 PM
(http://punkygibbon.co.uk/images/c/circlejerks/photo_logoslam.gif)

versus:

(http://community.brownpapertickets.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DRI-Logo.jpg)

These two certainly bump the Social Distortion guy, however I offer one caveat. If you have ever been in the pit at a DRI gig you can attest that DRI guy may indeed be real.

(http://kingsroadmerch.com/files/image/original/3/6/2/3626.jpg)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on April 15, 2015, 10:01:33 AM
			

			

				If someone could put Gary surprising Julie on a loop, I'd appreciate it.  So gloriously silly.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AnniefromKS on April 15, 2015, 10:28:14 AM
			

			

				Holy crow! I couldn't get through last week for the Best Show 100 and suggested Riff Randell for the list... Tom put that rock and roller in the Top Ten! I was flattered to say the least.

I'll buy everyone a round at Massa's to cellybrate!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on April 15, 2015, 10:58:06 AM
			

			

				Best: "Uhhh...I'll have the corn muffin..." 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on April 15, 2015, 01:19:22 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AllSussedOut on April 15, 2015, 10:01:33 AM
If someone could put Gary surprising Julie on a loop, I'd appreciate it.  So gloriously silly.

Favorite moment: when Gary surprised Julie Klausner.  Would make a great addition to the Collage
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on April 15, 2015, 02:53:53 PM
			

			

				Honestly, this might be my favorite episode of the Best Show ever.  Julie is the best in studio guest possible, her laugh is so amazing and I could listen to 10 straight hours of her and Tom just riffing AT LEAST.  Such a joy to listen to.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on April 15, 2015, 02:58:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on April 15, 2015, 02:53:53 PM
Julie is the best in studio guest possible, her laugh is so amazing and I could listen to 10 straight hours of her and Tom just riffing AT LEAST.  Such a joy to listen to.

This, exactly.  Tom and Julie are completely comfortable with each other, and when a 3 hour+ episode only feels like an hour, that means it was a lot of fun.  Tom and any guest cracking each other up especially in the studio, even on references I don't immediately know or get, is one of my favorite things about the show -- so I loved hearing that aspect to the show again.

Best moment: Dr. Music being thrown out of his house
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on April 15, 2015, 03:01:45 PM
			

			

				do you think it was intentional that Thaddeus was a ghost from Old Bridge ?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on April 15, 2015, 03:07:11 PM
			

			

				The stuff with Josh Gad was my favorite, with the Jim Morrison riffing a very close second
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AnniefromKS on April 15, 2015, 03:47:31 PM
			

			

				Best: when Tom and Julie were describing the guy with the line of dancing mannequins on either side. "I gotta stuff their shirts, they're gonna be the Spice Girls for a party"

EDIT: it is ridiculously difficult to find an image of what they were talking about.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on April 15, 2015, 06:08:24 PM
			

			

				"Mike, write this down - I gotta get some of that Rico Rodriguez money."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on April 15, 2015, 10:34:30 PM
			

			

				(http://s15.postimg.org/9pvyceum3/Corbis_DZ006905_1.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on April 16, 2015, 02:09:10 PM
			

			

				Any time Tom talks about the Oakwood or "Come on Come on Come on Come on (Touch Me) absolutely destroys me. Adding Julie Klausner into the mix just made it all the funnier. Her Jim Morrison impression (plus her screaming when Gary came out) is Collage worthy.

Other highlights are Tom thoughtfully walking through the concept of Laverne and Shirley and exposing just how creepy it is, the Gadvelopment deal, "Ya got a lotta keys, there!", "I'm not saying your an IDLEEEER.", any time Julie laughed and her uncanny Elvis impression, "I'm so glad he's dead.", "Who's the frog?" "I don't know.".

This was one for the books.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on April 16, 2015, 06:10:44 PM
			

			

				Listening now...I've never stayed there, but I love that Best Western!  Whenever friends stayed there (when I lived in L.A.) I'd get coffee in the downstairs diner.  Don't remember there being a whole lot I could eat there - and it was kind of disgusting - but still really awesome.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on April 17, 2015, 01:24:51 AM
			

			

				I still eat at the 101 Diner. It's great. I'm talking about staying there. Which I would probably do if it wasn't $179 a night. Which is outrageous for a Best Western, no matter where it's located. 

Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on April 17, 2015, 01:21:41 PM
			

			

				There was no mention that the 101 Diner is famous for being in Swingers. The rest of the building looks a lot more classy than it used to, but in a way that you can tell that they said "we need to make people think that this looks good inside" so it seems fake. 

I wish that the Julie/Gary part had been filmed, just to see how Gary appeared and to see Julie's reaction. I think I liked that more than her "OH MY GOD!" when she found out that Vance got married. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on April 17, 2015, 03:32:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on April 17, 2015, 01:24:51 AM
I still eat at the 101 Diner. It's great. I'm talking about staying there. Which I would probably do if it wasn't $179 a night. Which is outrageous for a Best Western, no matter where it's located. 

Tom.

I stayed at a motel across the street from that BW once when I went to a show at the Hollywood Bowl. I remember that the room was OK and I certainly didn't spend anything close to $179. 

But what I remember most about that area is just down the street on Highland is probably the worst Starbucks ever. The parking lot is tiny and you can barely fit your car into a parking place. And then when you get out of the car you are immediately accosted by panhandlers. And, even though it is a Starbucks, it has no restroom!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on April 17, 2015, 04:50:39 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: tonyh on April 17, 2015, 03:32:00 PM
But what I remember most about that area is just down the street on Highland is probably the worst Starbucks ever. The parking lot is tiny and you can barely fit your car into a parking place. And then when you get out of the car you are immediately accosted by panhandlers. And, even though it is a Starbucks, it has no restroom!

I lived right near there and that parking lot IS insane - and the lines of that place were always worse. I used to go to the coffee shop next to the video store up the street...which I'm pretty sure is gone. I'd take my mom to Cafe Figaro on Vermont. Both are way more mellow and have better coffee.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on April 17, 2015, 07:58:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Mike Desert on April 17, 2015, 04:50:39 PM
I lived right near there and that parking lot IS insane - and the lines of that place were always worse. I used to go to the coffee shop next to the video store up the street...which I'm pretty sure is gone. I'd take my mom to Cafe Figaro on Vermont. Both are way more mellow and have better coffee.

Must have been strange to live in that area. And probably especially crazy around Oscars time.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on April 17, 2015, 10:38:15 PM
			

			

				I could die without having to hear about someone's "treatment " while I'm eating breakfast. ...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on April 18, 2015, 12:28:46 AM
			

			

				BEST: Hulu Minus
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Ad on April 18, 2015, 05:56:53 PM
			

			

				That entire show was such a treat. I love when Julie Klausner is an in-studio guest--they both continually crack each other up. 

That said, the Jim Morrison stuff and Gary were probably my favorite moments.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on April 19, 2015, 10:57:42 AM
			

			

				I didn't even notice there was no Wurster call until half an hour after the show was done.

I hope Vance shows up again. He's not as flashy as Gary, but I like him.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on April 19, 2015, 12:17:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on April 19, 2015, 10:57:42 AM
I didn't even notice there was no Wurster call until half an hour after the show was done.
Unless I'm remembering the previous week's show, he did a really short-but-sweet call. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Ad on April 19, 2015, 12:37:30 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Gleepglop on April 19, 2015, 12:17:36 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on April 19, 2015, 10:57:42 AM
I didn't even notice there was no Wurster call until half an hour after the show was done.
Unless I'm remembering the previous week's show, he did a really short-but-sweet call. 

I believe Thaddeus from Oldbridge checked in from the other side.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on April 19, 2015, 12:50:33 PM
			

			

				Echoing quite a few sentiments, but Julie Klausner is definitely in my top 10 favorite in studio guests. She and Tom have such a great on-air report and can bounce funny ideas off of each other and make each other crack up so easily. It's just one more reason I'm glad I discovered The Best Show in the first place because I otherwise might not have even heard of her.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on April 20, 2015, 02:07:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: andrewryanfetter on April 19, 2015, 12:50:33 PM
Echoing quite a few sentiments, but Julie Klausner is definitely in my top 10 favorite in studio guests. She and Tom have such a great on-air report and can bounce funny ideas off of each other and make each other crack up so easily. It's just one more reason I'm glad I discovered The Best Show in the first place because I otherwise might not have even heard of her.

she's always good but was especially hilarious on this one. I finally got around to ordering her "I Don't Care About Your Band" book after the episode. Good callers too
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on April 21, 2015, 10:37:49 AM
			

			

				Jake Fogelnest tonight! Will help with my Fogelnest Files mourning a bit.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on April 21, 2015, 12:34:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: andrewryanfetter on April 19, 2015, 12:50:33 PM
Echoing quite a few sentiments, but Julie Klausner is definitely in my top 10 favorite in studio guests. She and Tom have such a great on-air report and can bounce funny ideas off of each other and make each other crack up so easily. It's just one more reason I'm glad I discovered The Best Show in the first place because I otherwise might not have even heard of her.

she's the best. i would love a hollywood-talk podcast with her, andy kindler and gary the squirrel. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BleephouseRat on April 21, 2015, 03:39:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on April 15, 2015, 02:53:53 PM
Honestly, this might be my favorite episode of the Best Show ever.  Julie is the best in studio guest possible, her laugh is so amazing and I could listen to 10 straight hours of her and Tom just riffing AT LEAST.  Such a joy to listen to.
Yes! I think Julie is my favorite Best Show guest. The way she and Tom build on each other's ideas and make each other laugh is endlessly fun to listen to. She was a perfect choice for first in-studio guest of the new era.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on April 21, 2015, 05:16:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: BleephouseRat on April 21, 2015, 03:39:24 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on April 15, 2015, 02:53:53 PM
Honestly, this might be my favorite episode of the Best Show ever.  Julie is the best in studio guest possible, her laugh is so amazing and I could listen to 10 straight hours of her and Tom just riffing AT LEAST.  Such a joy to listen to.
Yes! I think Julie is my favorite Best Show guest. The way she and Tom build on each other's ideas and make each other laugh is endlessly fun to listen to. She was a perfect choice for first in-studio guest of the new era.

Once the Best Show proper starts making Tom the moolah he wants/needs, I would love to see him do semi-regular special episodes with just him and Julie a la the Marc & Tom Show.  Tom, I would pay money for these as premium episodes!  Also I would pay money for premium episodes of a resurrected Mike Show or anything along those lines.  Ideally every day of the week would have some new Best Show or Best Show affiliated content for me to put in my ears.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on April 22, 2015, 11:18:27 AM
			

			

				best: fogelnest's laugh
worst: n/a
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Wes on April 22, 2015, 11:56:43 AM
			

			

				Bebe (BB?) from Las Vegas should be the model for almost all callers. Only calls in every few years, reveals a tiny bit more backstory each time, just the tiniest bit off-kilter without being someone doing a bit, stays on topic while still showing personality, knows how to get out of Tom's way while still bringing something to the table.

That was a fantastic episode overall and the collage has reached new heights. Don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't heard it yet, but there's a very specific moment that brings a beloved member of the Show together with a band that features prominently in Best Show lore that might be the funniest thing I've ever heard (you will know it when you hear it), and kicks off a new, impossibly nightmarish section of the collage. Tom's revelation/declaration right after he finishes is also amazing.

Equally weighty is Tom's recognition of the genuine brilliance of the late Macho Man Randall Savage (better late than never) and Tom's impromptu Bill Fagerbakke impression immediately cracking the Top Ten Scharpling Impressions list.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bridgey on April 22, 2015, 01:01:21 PM
			

			

				Notes:


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on April 22, 2015, 01:17:31 PM
			

			

				Is there a way some FOTs can get a private screening of Entourage together?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on April 22, 2015, 02:04:20 PM
			

			

				I said this in chat, but it is remarkable how much Morrison sounds like George Carlin in his spoken word stuff.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on April 22, 2015, 03:25:59 PM
			

			

				I don't even know how many times over the years I've shown people that No Holds Barred French restaurant scene...it's so good...made me laugh hearing Tom reenact it
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on April 22, 2015, 03:50:07 PM
			

			

				LOVED this episode... Since the Julie Klausner episode, these Best Show episodes are just whizzing by, feeling like only 60-90 minutes each... which is good!  I hope it's as fun for Tom and the crew as it is for the listeners.

Best:  the whole Hulk Hogan/Randy Savage bits.. 80s Rick, Foorgelfloog
Worst: "too many dudes" calling -- or more to the point, not enough lady callers, who I think would have nailed the Worst Celebrity iPod topic better -- although there were some calls that nailed it.

Worst Celebrity iPod was a GREAT topic that sounded really easy, but was actually pretty tough.  Given my relative lack of TV or film knowledge, and also since I was a Dude, I bowed out of calling.  This required having just the right amount of TV, film, and music knowledge.

It seemed some of the callers nominated celebrities they just didn't like, assuming they would just have bad music taste by proxy.  The best example of this would be Penn Jillette.. who definitely is unlikeable to many, but he helped rescue Half Japanese's career, essentially.  Again, the ones that DID nail it were great.  

LOVED this episode.. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on April 22, 2015, 04:16:25 PM
			

			

				By the time Tom got to the SavageCast, I was done.

"You listen to me, Josh Gad, I'm tellin ya right now, the CREEEEAM always rises to the top!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on April 22, 2015, 04:27:08 PM
			

			

				Pen Jilette was also a huge Residents fan and worked with them to some extent or other.  I'm on lunch break and doesn't hear that bit of the show yet.

Hogan was a good pick.  I'd pick pat sajak maybe, but I've learned that when it comes to music,  people can surprise you ..so it's a hard choice
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on April 22, 2015, 06:41:40 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mackro on April 22, 2015, 03:50:07 PM

Worst Celebrity iPod was a GREAT topic that sounded really easy, but was actually pretty tough.  Given my relative lack of TV or film knowledge, and also since I was a Dude, I bowed out of calling.  
I agree. I felt unqualified to call. I don't know many current celebrities and don't have an iPod.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on April 22, 2015, 07:20:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Wes on April 22, 2015, 11:56:43 AM
Bebe (BB?) from Las Vegas should be the model for almost all callers.

Great new caller, hope she comes back. I loved her weird energy.

Best: When Jefferton offered up his Worst Celebrity Ipod, Dean Norris, and was asked what he thought might be on it. This is what he said: "W.A.S.P."  If I were drinking a beverage at that moment I would have certainly spit-taked.  

Worst: the way my connection to the browser kept breaking down.  Sounds like the last few weeks Tom and the show is swinging into things for 2015 in spite of the awful start to the year.  I also miss Jake's podcast, I keep waiting to see a little red circle on The Foglenest Files icon on my phone.  Mike's list and Tom's reading of it (with his qualifiers and commentary) was a delight.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on April 22, 2015, 07:41:28 PM
			

			

				I was going to go with G. Gordon Liddys Ipod. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on April 22, 2015, 08:11:21 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on April 22, 2015, 07:41:28 PM
I was going to go with G. Gordon Liddys Ipod.

Would that be like the national anthem and marching band music? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on April 22, 2015, 08:15:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Mike Desert on April 22, 2015, 08:11:21 PM
Quote from: Shades on April 22, 2015, 07:41:28 PM
I was going to go with G. Gordon Liddys Ipod.

Would that be like the national anthem and marching band music?

I was thinking this would be on there. 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iaR3WO71j4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iaR3WO71j4)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on April 22, 2015, 08:19:22 PM
			

			

				Or maybe gordon lightfoot, thinking having only musicians named Gordon would be the most efficient 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on April 22, 2015, 08:25:12 PM
			

			

				You just reminded me, a NASCAR driver would have a horrible playlist, say Jeff Gordon?  Probably have Florida Georgia Line's oeuvre 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: noah on April 22, 2015, 09:29:26 PM
			

			

				"Everybody wanna get books?  If you can't read, you go to Audible.com and you check it out and you see what the book you wanna get!  And you get the book!" - Tom as Macho Man

"Touch Me" in the sound collage was perfect. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on April 22, 2015, 10:10:11 PM
			

			

				The "Touch Me" crescendo ending with "Hi, I'm Dennis!" and "Do you have puppy dawgs?" was incredible. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RReynolds on April 23, 2015, 07:48:18 AM
			

			

				https://youtu.be/-k84bFlY06A?t=8m19s - no doubt. I've listened to every sound collage an inappropriate amount of times but this weeks might take the new top spot. I had to isolate it because the second half is so much fun. Made Jim's jibberish sound touching. (if any site admin request i take it down, just say the word) Discussion of the Entourage trailer also had me rolling in the aisles. Love Jake Fogelman, great, great episode this week.
edit: How could I forget about the Macho King Tom Savage?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on April 23, 2015, 09:12:28 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on April 22, 2015, 10:10:11 PM
The "Touch Me" crescendo ending with "Hi, I'm Dennis!" and "Do you have puppy dawgs?" was incredible.

seconded. this sound collage was the best one yet and I'm a HUGE fan of the other ones. Tom, much like the Monkees, doesn't get enough credit for the weird things he does.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on April 23, 2015, 10:17:23 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: agent_jimmy on April 23, 2015, 09:12:28 AM
Quote from: erg79 on April 22, 2015, 10:10:11 PM
The "Touch Me" crescendo ending with "Hi, I'm Dennis!" and "Do you have puppy dawgs?" was incredible.

seconded. this sound collage was the best one yet and I'm a HUGE fan of the other ones. Tom, much like the Monkees, doesn't get enough credit for the weird things he does.
This one was very good, but the Lou Reed one is still my favorite.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on April 23, 2015, 11:48:01 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on April 22, 2015, 10:10:11 PM
The "Touch Me" crescendo ending with "Hi, I'm Dennis!" and "Do you have puppy dawgs?" was incredible.

this.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on April 23, 2015, 12:37:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on April 22, 2015, 07:20:45 PM

Best: When Jefferton offered up his Worst Celebrity Ipod, Dean Norris, and was asked what he thought might be on it. This is what he said: "W.A.S.P."  If I were drinking a beverage at that moment I would have certainly spit-taked.  



I haven't thought about Blackie Lawless since I let my subscription to Kerrang! expire.


(http://defleppardforever.weebly.com/uploads/9/3/2/5/9325845/7166474_orig.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on April 23, 2015, 01:53:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: agent_jimmy on April 23, 2015, 09:12:28 AM
Quote from: erg79 on April 22, 2015, 10:10:11 PM
The "Touch Me" crescendo ending with "Hi, I'm Dennis!" and "Do you have puppy dawgs?" was incredible.

seconded. this sound collage was the best one yet and I'm a HUGE fan of the other ones. Tom, much like the Monkees, doesn't get enough credit for the weird things he does.

Speaking of which, I really hope "Quiet, isn't it...George...Michael...Dolenz?" makes it's way into the collage at some point
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on April 24, 2015, 12:24:53 AM
			

			

				The one time I saw WASP, the club had to call riot police. This was like 1999, and we were all...why?  Just cause Blackie stormed off stage and didn't return after 4 songs?  I got y monies worth
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on April 24, 2015, 12:48:12 AM
			

			

				The same basic thing happened to me at a Morrissey show of about the same era. No police though. 

On second thought, it wasn't the same thing at all.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on April 24, 2015, 09:55:37 AM
			

			

				Wheel....of....Crystal!!!

Can't have enough.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on April 24, 2015, 01:20:44 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on April 23, 2015, 10:17:23 AM
Quote from: agent_jimmy on April 23, 2015, 09:12:28 AM
Quote from: erg79 on April 22, 2015, 10:10:11 PM
The "Touch Me" crescendo ending with "Hi, I'm Dennis!" and "Do you have puppy dawgs?" was incredible.

seconded. this sound collage was the best one yet and I'm a HUGE fan of the other ones. Tom, much like the Monkees, doesn't get enough credit for the weird things he does.
This one was very good, but the Lou Reed one is still my favorite.

That was a very emotional one.

I also really enjoyed in the Doors segment the Garrison Keillor poem, sort of a callback to Keillor doing "Riders on the Storm." 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiCXqrBmdaE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiCXqrBmdaE)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on April 24, 2015, 05:18:44 PM
			

			

				Im glad they came back and said that about The Doors, because when it was finished I was thinking "The Doors arent that bad."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on April 25, 2015, 02:04:26 AM
			

			

				The Randy Savage / Hulk Hogan / Bebe run was solid gold.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on April 25, 2015, 02:01:24 PM
			

			

				Tom finally discovering the brilliance of Randy Savage was truly wonderful. He's one of those people who, whatever you think of wrestling, you have to say "Wrestling sucks, but that one guy is pretty cool."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D59Bjl3MWWs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D59Bjl3MWWs)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on April 28, 2015, 12:02:25 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on April 23, 2015, 01:53:46 PM
Speaking of which, I really hope "Quiet, isn't it...George...Michael...Dolenz?" makes it's way into the collage at some point

I second this all the damn way. I've listened to this collage about four times. The Touch Me stuff destroys me every time. All around this might be where the new era of the Best show really hits its stride, especially after last week's episode with Julie.

Highlights include: Every bit about Macho Man, including Tom doing the "CREEEEEAM" promo (which is one of the greatest promos of all time), "You're talking to the guy that built the axe!", the Wheel of Crystal finding its perfect home within the sound collage, BEBE, Angus almost actually doing the Scott's Lawn line, "How do I get this show nominated for a Peabody?", the return of 80's Rick, Mike's list, the story about Jake Fogelnest cackling during Scream 3, "All I got is Mike...and the Dudio...starin' at me...I dunno where I'm going with this."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on April 28, 2015, 02:05:18 PM
			

			

				No live show tonight, but podcast tomorrow!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on April 28, 2015, 03:56:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on April 28, 2015, 02:05:18 PM
No live show tonight, but podcast tomorrow!

I'm bummed! Tom has really found his groove on the last few...now we have to wait until tomorrow morning! (I kid)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on April 28, 2015, 04:15:51 PM
			

			

				Means something brewing- looking forward to see what it is.

Any guesses?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: sonicdork on April 28, 2015, 05:16:11 PM
			

			

				Two great things this week! Tomorrow's podcast and whatever show is coming on Friday...........
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on April 28, 2015, 05:41:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: sonicdork on April 28, 2015, 05:16:11 PM
Two great things this week! Tomorrow's podcast and whatever show is coming on Friday...........
Friday HAS to be the return of the Mike Show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on April 28, 2015, 06:47:31 PM
			

			

				Tonight we are doing a Mike's Skype Thing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: zzesp on April 28, 2015, 11:20:33 PM
			

			

				how does one get in on the "mikes Skype thing"?

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on April 29, 2015, 12:52:44 AM
			

			

				So busy with work I'll prolly have 2 to listen to next week, which is never a bad thing. ..
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on April 29, 2015, 08:38:52 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: zzesp on April 28, 2015, 11:20:33 PM
how does one get in on the "mikes Skype thing"?
Get on Skype and look for Fredericksmindthing.

Not now, of course.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on April 29, 2015, 11:01:52 AM
			

			

				Rod Chrysler's previous bands:

Thrust
Shy Girl
Love Purse
Turbo Blast Her
Shy Boy
Sugar Britches
Whitey Bulg-her
The Panty Doctors
Wet Rhonda
Laser Beams
Shy Town
The Ghost of a Miniature Giant
The Food Fighters
Rabid Rabbit
Coma Chameleon
Spanked Librarian
Cloris and the Leachmen
Hot Tub Criminals
Spanked Banker
Splendor in the Pants
Blubbermouth
Daddy Lung Legs
The Stinklevoss Twins
Wet Banana
Sex Pope
The Boathole Surfers
Funkasuarus Rex
Nazi Pope
Grant Hart
Amish Goth Pro
Leather Pudding
Reggae Dandruff
Candle and the Dippers
Japanese Donuts
The Power Pop Popes
Hot Dog Robot
Rogers Taylor
Same Sex Barrage
Duran Duran Duran
Thunder Thruster
Adolph Hitlist
My Wet Torpedo
Food Insurance
Morris and the Codes
The Burger Kings
Megadork
Pant Rampage
Football Butter
Metalliska
Juke Box Zero
Christie Brinkley’s *****
Wet Jesus
The Spinach Creamers
Dippity Dip
Red Hot Chili Porpoise
The Replacements Replacements
Flaccid Pineapple
Baked I’ll Ask Ya
Yatzi Nazi
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on April 29, 2015, 11:33:56 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: kouzie on April 29, 2015, 11:01:52 AM
Rod Chrysler's previous bands:

Thrust
Shy Girl
Love Purse
Turbo Blast Her
Shy Boy
Sugar Britches
Whitey Bulg-her
The Panty Doctors
Wet Rhonda
Laser Beams
Shy Town
The Ghost of a Miniature Giant
The Food Fighters
Rabid Rabbit
Coma Chameleon
Spanked Librarian
Cloris and the Leachmen
Hot Tub Criminals
Spanked Banker
Splendor in the Pants
Blubbermouth
Daddy Lung Legs
The Stinklevoss Twins
Wet Banana
Sex Pope
The Boathole Surfers
Funkasuarus Rex
Nazi Pope
Grant Hart
Amish Goth Pro
Leather Pudding
Reggae Dandruff
Candle and the Dippers
Japanese Donuts
The Power Pop Popes
Hot Dog Robot
Rogers Taylor
Same Sex Barrage
Duran Duran Duran
Thunder Thruster
Adolph Hitlist
My Wet Torpedo
Food Insurance
Morris and the Codes
The Burger Kings
Megadork
Pant Rampage
Football Butter
Metalliska
Juke Box Zero
Christie Brinkley’s *****
Wet Jesus
The Spinach Creamers
Dippity Dip
Red Hot Chili Porpoise
The Replacements Replacements
Flaccid Pineapple
Baked I’ll Ask Ya
Yatzi Nazi

this rules, but I think it was Laser Beans. You know like the ones you see when you go to Laser Allin.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on April 29, 2015, 01:16:41 PM
			

			

				I love that I can come in here and just KNOW I'll see that list.

"Grammie's Pacer has two horns."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on April 29, 2015, 01:58:30 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: kouzie on April 29, 2015, 11:01:52 AM
Rod Chrysler's previous bands:

Grant Hart 


Correction: Grant's Heart
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on April 29, 2015, 02:22:10 PM
			

			

				
Quote
Yatzi Nazi

Or should it be Yahtzee Nazi? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JRSly on April 29, 2015, 02:24:53 PM
			

			

				And it was Rip Chrysler. 

Man, I love these long list calls where Tom ends up having trouble breathing. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on April 29, 2015, 03:14:41 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Denim Gremlin on April 29, 2015, 11:33:56 AM
Quote from: kouzie on April 29, 2015, 11:01:52 AM
Rod Chrysler's previous bands:

Thrust
Shy Girl
Love Purse
Turbo Blast Her
Shy Boy
Sugar Britches
Whitey Bulg-her
The Panty Doctors
Wet Rhonda
Laser Beams
Shy Town
The Ghost of a Miniature Giant
The Food Fighters
Rabid Rabbit
Coma Chameleon
Spanked Librarian
Cloris and the Leachmen
Hot Tub Criminals
Spanked Banker
Splendor in the Pants
Blubbermouth
Daddy Lung Legs
The Stinklevoss Twins
Wet Banana
Sex Pope
The Boathole Surfers
Funkasuarus Rex
Nazi Pope
Grant Hart
Amish Goth Pro
Leather Pudding
Reggae Dandruff
Candle and the Dippers
Japanese Donuts
The Power Pop Popes
Hot Dog Robot
Rogers Taylor
Same Sex Barrage
Duran Duran Duran
Thunder Thruster
Adolph Hitlist
My Wet Torpedo
Food Insurance
Morris and the Codes
The Burger Kings
Megadork
Pant Rampage
Football Butter
Metalliska
Juke Box Zero
Christie Brinkley’s *****
Wet Jesus
The Spinach Creamers
Dippity Dip
Red Hot Chili Porpoise
The Replacements Replacements
Flaccid Pineapple
Baked I’ll Ask Ya
Yatzi Nazi

this rules...

Sorry, but it rocks.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bridgey on April 29, 2015, 04:43:28 PM
			

			

				Please tell me there's going to be a compilation of Bee Gee deep cuts and original songs by Rip Chrysler and Chad Gufton. Or at least one of you FOTs can make one up for us.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on April 29, 2015, 07:36:10 PM
			

			

				"Thigh School" (Rip Chrysler)

When you saw me comin’ out of school
You could tell I wasn’t no fool
My cutoffs were tight
My tube socks were right
My corn rows were touchin’ the ground

You walked up to me and said, “Hey there, young man, I could teach you a thing or two”
I said, “No way, bitch! I’m gonna be rich! Playing in a rock ‘n roll band!”

But it was you who took me to Thigh School
You paddled my haunches from 8 until 3
It was you who took me to Thigh School
And now I can’t stand up when I pee

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bridgey on April 30, 2015, 04:31:56 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Omar on April 29, 2015, 07:36:10 PM
"Thigh School" (Rip Chrysler)

When you saw me comin’ out of school
You could tell I wasn’t no fool
My cutoffs were tight
My tube socks were right
My corn rows were touchin’ the ground

You walked up to me and said, “Hey there, young man, I could teach you a thing or two”
I said, “No way, bitch! I’m gonna be rich! Playing in a rock ‘n roll band!”

But it was you who took me to Thigh School
You paddled my haunches from 8 until 3
It was you who took me to Thigh School
And now I can’t stand up when I pee

He actually sang bitch in it? I listened last night and heard all the "itch" rhymes and thought he wasn't going to sing it in the end in a twist fashion.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on April 30, 2015, 04:34:51 AM
			

			

				Thanks all for the corrections. I was listening and transcribing at work and had a hard time with exactly Laser Beans and Grant's Heart.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: yesno on April 30, 2015, 01:05:31 PM
			

			

				https://soundcloud.com/blood-defiler/metalliska-master-of-puppets

Metalliska is real, brother.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on April 30, 2015, 08:09:10 PM
			

			

				Jon Daly's shame after his toilet talk and Tom's delight at it. Adorable, love Jon Daly.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on April 30, 2015, 10:43:19 PM
			

			

				The Friday podcast is One on One with Gary Tha Squirrel! With Andy Kindler!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on May 01, 2015, 12:52:35 PM
			

			

				And is AMAZING.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on May 01, 2015, 04:55:28 PM
			

			

				The podcast game is not the same... 
anymore.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on May 04, 2015, 02:58:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AllSussedOut on May 01, 2015, 12:52:35 PM
And is AMAZING.

I drew some looks walking around at lunch on Friday by laughing out loud at some parts. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on May 05, 2015, 08:57:46 AM
			

			

				Best: Having Rebecca Sugar on the show and her being so incredibly reserved. 

Hulu Plus now has season 1 of Steven Universe! Hooray for me. I need to catch up (start from the beginning). Since I haven't had cable for a couple of years I usually have to go to my in-laws and watch newer SU episodes on demand. (Yes dear, I know "it's a cartoon"(!). So is Toy Story.) 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nec13 on May 06, 2015, 09:51:36 AM
			

			

				If and when Numero does a "Best of the Best Show Vol. 2" box, last night's JW call will most certainly have to be on it. I haven't laughed that hard in a while.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on May 06, 2015, 01:31:01 PM
			

			

				Best moment: calling the Best Show for the first time.

Worst moment: listening back to my call.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on May 06, 2015, 01:32:49 PM
			

			

				Leopold Lensingdon managed (1st tribute artist in 1782)
Antonio Rangotti (Mozart tribute artist)

Lordon Lensingdon managed from the Mirror Image Talent Agency
Sticky Fingers
Tattoo You
The Toxic Twins
Beggar’s Banquet
Some Boys
Goat’s Head Soup
Sweet Emotion
Dirty Deeds
Waterloo
Sheer Heart Attack
Led Zepagain
American Idiots
The Back Doors

Adler Lensingdon managed/booked
The Bees Gees Whiz
The Football Smiths
KO Computer
Rush to Judgment
The Filthy Beatles
Van Helen
Skid Robo
The Bleach Boys
Grateful Dorks
Elderly Katy Perry
Motely Cure
Disco Sabbath
Peanut Butter Lincoln Park
Fat Weezer
Food Fighters
Punk Floyd
Toddler Minutemen
Church Police
Gerry and the Pastemakers
American Leonard Cohen
Violent Maroon 5
Elton’s John
Hot Dog Corrosion of Conformity
Political Britney
Bong Jovi
Ugly Robin Thicke
Mexican Kraftwerk
Pancake Little River Band
Cannibal Cops
Body Builder Bob Dylan
Ukulele Circle Jerks
Bob Weird Al
Prints
Funny Slayer
The Canadian Bangles
Sax Pistols
Black Todd Rundgren
Blind Pavement
The Hawaiian Velvet Underground
Fart
Underwear Kansas
Canine Queen
Nude R.E.M.
Reggae Toby Keith
Piss (The Worst of Kiss)
Kamal’s Camel (Kamal from the Jerky Boys tribute)
Diana Crawl
Creedence Clearwater Reimagined
Rat Trap

The Best Show audience has a higher L score than: 
Jim Bob, Daisy Duke and the Retard Possum
Nazi Pete’s Island of Stupidity
Farting Frank’s Toilet Gulag 
Brother Ron’s Real The Best Show

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JBillington on May 06, 2015, 02:21:43 PM
			

			

				There kind of is a Mexican Kraftwerk tribute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr6KKMUxzF8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr6KKMUxzF8)

Breakdown of UK national radio using US radio formats:

Radio 1 - Top 40
1Xtra - Urban Contemporary
Radio 2 - Adult Contemporary
Radio 3 - Classical (also Jazz, experimental music)
Radio 4 - News, Current Affairs, Documentary, Drama, Comedy. Similar to public radio - This American Life would fit here.
Radio 5 - News, sport, talk-radio (hence the 'racists' comment)
Radio 6 - Indie-rock, classic rock, freeform (on the more specialist programs)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on May 06, 2015, 02:50:27 PM
			

			

				Thanks kouzie!

Ron's show is the classiest though!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fidget on May 06, 2015, 04:15:07 PM
			

			

				"Persona au gratin".  Are these sayings considered malaprops?  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 06, 2015, 04:21:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fidget on May 06, 2015, 04:15:07 PM
"Persona au gratin".  Are these sayings considered malaprops? 

They are known as... http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=2522.msg41926 (http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=2522.msg41926)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on May 06, 2015, 04:39:52 PM
			

			

				The image of 'Funny Slayer'- a band stopping during their rendition of the Dark Lords of Thrash's "Raining Blood" to do crowd work- is too funny and will stay with me for a long time.

"My great great great grampa's Model S has two old-timey horns (Model S was before Model T)"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on May 06, 2015, 06:56:39 PM
			

			

				Am I remembering correctly, but Adler refer to his brother as the "Dale Carnegie" of the tribute band business, and mentioned a robber baron on his business cards?

OMG, they mentioned the Urinals! I used to work with one of the guys from the band!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: crapawolf on May 07, 2015, 10:50:17 AM
			

			

				The name Suiskadal Tendenskas has been haunting me for weeks. It's driving me crazy, but I still have to laugh/smile every time I think of it...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on May 07, 2015, 03:47:14 PM
			

			

				Finally got around to listening to the rest of the episode today and Wurster's call destroyed me. Highlights from this week include the sealed gift of the soundtrack from Deep Throat Part II, Angus' home run call, "Tom, you handle this like an adult...and then I walked out and flipped their Do Not Disturb sign to Service, Please and then...I did it again the next morning.", "Did Hooligan make the list?" "OH GOD, you bet!", any and all basketball talk, and the mention of Brother Ron's Real The Best Show. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on May 07, 2015, 07:54:24 PM
			

			

				OMG Jon made a Greaseman reference, ha. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Nutted By Reality on May 08, 2015, 11:17:02 AM
			

			

				"Body Builder Bob Dylan"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 08, 2015, 12:55:04 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Nutted By Reality on May 08, 2015, 11:17:02 AM
"Body Builder Bob Dylan"

Oh my god, Scarlet Rivera doing reps with a 300 pound violin while playing is just all time great
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on May 08, 2015, 02:05:29 PM
			

			

				After further consideration, I think Tom's "no! Nuh-uh!" in response to Adler's comment about Antonio Ringotti having "laid waste muff" was the high point.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on May 08, 2015, 03:34:11 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on May 08, 2015, 02:05:29 PM
After further consideration, I think Tom's "no! Nuh-uh!" in response to Adler's comment about Antonio Ringotti having "laid waste muff" was the high point.

That coupled with his "OOOH HOOO, YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW!" when that caller told him to hold one was just the best. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on May 13, 2015, 12:50:38 AM
			

			

				They never answered Tom's question as to who was "Luckiest Person Alive"......


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on May 13, 2015, 10:45:54 AM
			

			

				Sheldon Jennings’ Mystery Novels
The Curse of the Scarlet Shoehorn
The Fat Girl from Sheep’s Head Bay
The Copy Room Killer
What Happens in Schenectady
Reverend Mortenton and the Sunday School Peeper
Chocolate Skies
The Ferret in Margaret Dupree’s Handbag
Stranger’s Deadly Hug
A Sack Full of Pancakes
The Case of the Skinny Buddha
Nine Days `Til Sunday
Silk Facebook Stalkings
The Sailor’s Dirty Notebooks
Mexican Shawn
What the Rickshaw Boys Saw
Dry Leaves Wet Panties
The Deadly Applecart
Stabbed in the Men’s Room
Infernal Justice: A Max Wimple Mystery
The MGMT Files
The Body in the Middle of the Street
The Park Ranger is Missing
Daddy Done Did This
Someone Stole the Liberty Bell
Sherlock Holmes Jr and the Mystery of the Smeared Face
The Pile of Detached Hands
Stand Tall: A John Boehner Crime Caper
The Creamery Murder Series

Sheldon Jennings’ Screenplays
Tropical Vacation
Squish
The Misfits of Lodi
On the Brink
Phantom of the IMAX
Trumps Like Us
The Haunted Toilet
Stinkle, Fritz and Moopydoop
Love 2.0
Son Volt and Mr. Wilco
The Dink in the Red Pick Up Truck
Happiness 2
Robert’s Plant
Air and Her Man Dez
Love in a Shopping Mall
Witless Protection
Daddy’s Needs
The Haunted Prius
Numbnuts
The Button Boy
Dry Leaves Wet Panties
Janitor to Millionaire
Why Do We Fight Mama?
Born to Party 1
Born to Party 2
Born to Party 3
Born to Party 4
Men vs. Women vs. Kids vs. Dogs
The Dice President
The Haunted iPad
Whiplash 2
We Thought Having Kids Would Be Waaay Easier
Ripped Van Winkle
Romantic Escapade
College Dog
I’m Watching You Woman
Laugh It Up
Candy Helicopters
Roger Dogtree
Bitch Perfect
Romantic Escapade 3
Dog College
She Broke My Weiner
My Friend Faye
Unhinged Robot
Slow Times at Ridgemont Nursing Home
The Haunted Pocket Square
What the Rickshaw Boys Saw
Revenge of the Jocks
PB & J
What the WHAAT??
Pennies Make Dollars
My Dad is a Human Action Figure
Body Nausea

Sheldon Jennings' Title Only
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				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on May 13, 2015, 12:11:07 PM
			

			

				Re Last Night

Given all the publicity for the box set the past few days, and all the S&W press, I was already hoping last night's show would be one of those shows to win over new listeners.  There was no special guest announced, which made sense.  This was going to be a full-on raw Best Show with mostly all Tom.

And then the first caller came on.  It was like being blinded by radiance, and an immediate sense of calm.  Behind the nerves and energy was this angel by the name of Avalanche Bob 33.   Thank you Avalanche Bob 33.  You already made last night's show a classic just one call in.

Loved last night's show...  The "worst" part is a recurring one: Too Many Dudes.  I was taken back a little by the caller from Boston trying to mansplain Seth MacFarlane/Family Guy to Tom... first time I actually felt anger toward a caller in a while.. 

The Newbridge call broke barriers in sonic adventure at the end, and had me on the floor laughing.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 13, 2015, 05:00:56 PM
			

			

				(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE2kU6rWAAAIPL5.jpg)
Peppy. He's a good dog.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on May 13, 2015, 05:29:29 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 13, 2015, 05:00:56 PM
(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE2kU6rWAAAIPL5.jpg)
Peppy. He's a good dog.

I yelled in joy when Peppy made his Best Show debut
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 13, 2015, 05:33:40 PM
			

			

				Is AvalanceBob33 the first eccentric stand out of the New Era?

I briefly checked out the YouTube channel and it had a bit of a Tim & Eric vibe. I think he might be genuinely odd, but there might be someone who "knows better" tweaking the presentation on his website, etc.

I like how Tom just let it happen and rolled on.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on May 13, 2015, 06:12:12 PM
			

			

				There was the woman that called in twice to sing, she was on the first show of the .net era, I think. 

Enjoyed hearing Roger Goo-dell compared to the martial arts training dummy. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 13, 2015, 07:55:04 PM
			

			

				I think our beloved Bebe from Vegas was a tad eccentric. Come back, Bebe!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on May 13, 2015, 09:17:34 PM
			

			

				Last night's show was increasingly incredible. The Avalanche Bob 33 call couldn't have been written to a better level.

"The show's over. I'm going to go drive my car into the Hudson."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: spruce on May 14, 2015, 10:12:34 AM
			

			

				Best: The Ringo dismantling, especially as Tom made "Peace and Love" become full-on cursing. And Ringo trying to hide from Jason Vorhees.

Worst-Best: As Mackro said, the guy trying to explain Seth McFarlane to Tom, but the call was saved when Tom asked him if he liked Family Guy and when the caller admitted to it, got unceremoniously hung up on.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 14, 2015, 10:39:10 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on May 13, 2015, 06:12:12 PM
There was the woman that called in twice to sing, she was on the first show of the .net era, I think. 

Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 13, 2015, 07:55:04 PM
I think our beloved Bebe from Vegas was a tad eccentric. Come back, Bebe!

Fair points, but both the singing lady & Bebe were calling back in the WFMU days. I think AvalancheBob33 may be the first true star of the digital phase.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on May 14, 2015, 02:26:08 PM
			

			

				Avalanche Bob 33 is all I ever wanted and never knew I needed. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on May 14, 2015, 04:25:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on May 14, 2015, 02:26:08 PM
Avalanche Bob 33 is all I ever wanted and never knew I needed.

If only Avalanche Bob could meet his musical kindred spirit Stevie Blue.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on May 14, 2015, 04:47:49 PM
			

			

				The show started strong out of the gate with "Diary of a Puppet Master," and I loved the idea of Lloyd Benson telling Dan Quayle he couldn't carry Kennedy's jock- but the Avalanche Bob 33 call was some next-level sh*t.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on May 14, 2015, 08:24:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Gleepglop on May 14, 2015, 04:47:49 PM
The show started strong out of the gate with "Diary of a Puppet Master," and I loved the idea of Lloyd Benson telling Dan Quayle he couldn't carry Kennedy's jock- but the Avalanche Bob 33 call was some next-level sh*t.

Does anybody know the specific quote, did he really mention a jock?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on May 14, 2015, 09:49:38 PM
			

			

				https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-7gpgXNWYI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-7gpgXNWYI)

No talk of jocks, just a general contempt of Quayle by Bentsen.....which in the light of future events, was justly earned.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on May 14, 2015, 11:52:25 PM
			

			

				"Right now, I'm touching Dane Cook's black Lamborghini.  I'm now touching it and listen right now, I'm now running my key down the side."  That was said by Marc Maron. On the Best Show. Our Best Show. God Bless America and God Bless Marc Maron and the Best Show.  And fuuuuuuuuck Dane Cook, right?!?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on May 15, 2015, 12:51:18 AM
			

			

				I was really hoping Horatio Sanz's phone font was going to turn out to be Comic Sans, because GET IT GUYS??? MY NAME'S "SANZ" AND I'M A COMIC, SO IT'S LIKE THE FONT'S NAMED AFTER ME!!!

But it turned out to be something similar to Comic Sans, only strangely more unsettling.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Wes on May 15, 2015, 10:51:50 AM
			

			

				I am choosing to believe the the Avalanche 33 part of AvalancheBob33 is a tribute to how many members of the Polyphonic Spree passed atop Mount Everest while opening for Mother 13. That whole call was great, especially Tom immediately sensing that this was going to be good and giving Avalanche Bob space to work, but then diving in to stop the guy from giving out his home phone number over the air.

Boring callers are the kinds of callers the show doesn't need. People obliviously trying to explain things to Tom and either getting carefully led to the slaughter or outright nuked for it is a vital part of the show in the right doses.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dutch on May 15, 2015, 12:15:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: kouzie on May 13, 2015, 10:45:54 AM
Sheldon Jennings’ Mystery Novels
The Curse of the Scarlet Shoehorn
The Fat Girl from Sheep’s Head Bay
The Copy Room Killer
What Happens in Schenectady
Reverend Mortenton and the Sunday School Peeper
Chocolate Skies
The Ferret in Margaret Dupree’s Handbag
Stranger’s Deadly Hug
A Sack Full of Pancakes
The Case of the Skinny Buddha
Nine Days `Til Sunday
Silk Facebook Stalkings
The Sailor’s Dirty Notebooks
Mexican Shawn
What the Rickshaw Boys Saw
Dry Leaves Wet Panties
The Deadly Applecart
Stabbed in the Men’s Room
Infernal Justice: A Max Wimple Mystery
The MGMT Files
The Body in the Middle of the Street
The Park Ranger is Missing
Daddy Done Did This
Someone Stole the Liberty Bell
Sherlock Holmes Jr and the Mystery of the Smeared Face
The Pile of Detached Hands
Stand Tall: A John Boehner Crime Caper
The Creamery Murder Series

Sheldon Jennings’ Screenplays
Tropical Vacation
Squish
The Misfits of Lodi
On the Brink
Phantom of the IMAX
Trumps Like Us
The Haunted Toilet
Stinkle, Fritz and Moopydoop
Love 2.0
Son Volt and Mr. Wilco
The Dink in the Red Pick Up Truck
Happiness 2
Robert’s Plant
Air and Her Man Dez
Love in a Shopping Mall
Witless Protection
Daddy’s Needs
The Haunted Prius
Numbnuts
The Button Boy
Dry Leaves Wet Panties
Janitor to Millionaire
Why Do We Fight Mama?
Born to Party 1
Born to Party 2
Born to Party 3
Born to Party 4
Men vs. Women vs. Kids vs. Dogs
The Dice President
The Haunted iPad
Whiplash 2
We Thought Having Kids Would Be Waaay Easier
Ripped Van Winkle
Romantic Escapade
College Dog
I’m Watching You Woman
Laugh It Up
Candy Helicopters
Roger Dogtree
Bitch Perfect
Romantic Escapade 3
Dog College
She Broke My Weiner
My Friend Faye
Unhinged Robot
Slow Times at Ridgemont Nursing Home
The Haunted Pocket Square
What the Rickshaw Boys Saw
Revenge of the Jocks
PB & J
What the WHAAT??
Pennies Make Dollars
My Dad is a Human Action Figure
Body Nausea

Sheldon Jennings' Title Only
Deceitful Shenanigan Game

Witless Protection was developed and released in 2008 starring Larry The Cable Guy. I guess Sheldon used that money to buy some more copyrights.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on May 15, 2015, 06:37:09 PM
			

			

				Sheldon Jennings' bibliography and filmography absolutely killed me. I was sitting in a drive through listening in my car when that call happened and loudly snorted when I went to order something. Wurster's lists are just getting better and better.

Other highlights include the blinding lunacy of Avalanche Bob. My jaw was hanging open when he started to sing and Tom declaring the show dead after he hung up was just the icing on the cake. The guy getting gomped after he said he liked Family Guy, all the Ringo and Muppet hate, "Was he a flasher?", Hermann the Frog, and the Maron call. That was a thing of beauty.

Random thought though, did Tom ever decide what he was going to consume for Mold Tommy?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amc19 on May 16, 2015, 01:59:54 PM
			

			

				"Is that her?!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 17, 2015, 10:42:07 AM
			

			

				Son Volt and Mr. Wilco made me lose it upon hearing. 

Reading it, it was Sherlock Holmes Jr and the Mystery of the Smeared Face and Numbnuts.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on May 20, 2015, 01:17:30 AM
			

			

				I'm hoping that the weird Bee Gees lyrics and the Two Horns are combined into one thing somehow....something bizarre and transcendent.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: HipGuide on May 20, 2015, 07:15:58 AM
			

			

				Avalanche Bob sounds like Larry the Perv?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on May 20, 2015, 11:31:11 AM
			

			

				I am already over Avalanche Bob
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on May 20, 2015, 11:48:55 AM
			

			

				Best: "Are you peepin'?  Is that whatcha do, walkin' around with a stepladder? Are you a peeper?  Ya peepin'?" during the last call was good but Tom's bid to take over from #ReplaceHarry on the Simpsons was great.  Started as a joke but had me thinking of the possibilities...

Worst: Except for Kritty and Matthew Tomkins, could've shut the phones off last night and it wouldn't make much of a difference.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RReynolds on May 20, 2015, 12:17:04 PM
			

			

				Harry Shearer, shut the door and have a seat.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on May 20, 2015, 12:18:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on May 20, 2015, 11:31:11 AM
I am already over Avalanche Bob

Week 1 was a winner. Week 2 seemed a bit too obvious that it was a listener doing a character to me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on May 20, 2015, 12:35:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on May 20, 2015, 12:18:20 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on May 20, 2015, 11:31:11 AM
I am already over Avalanche Bob

Week 1 was a winner. Week 2 seemed a bit too obvious that it was a listener doing a character to me.

There's no way it's a listener doing a character, I'm over him because he's delusional and boring and his voice is like nails on a chalkboard
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on May 20, 2015, 01:11:59 PM
			

			

				Not enough talk about me. :(
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 20, 2015, 01:18:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on May 20, 2015, 12:35:42 PM
Quote from: justinmh05 on May 20, 2015, 12:18:20 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on May 20, 2015, 11:31:11 AM
I am already over Avalanche Bob

Week 1 was a winner. Week 2 seemed a bit too obvious that it was a listener doing a character to me.

There's no way it's a listener doing a character, I'm over him because he's delusional and boring and his voice is like nails on a chalkboard

At the start of his first call, I thought he was a listener doing a comedy routine, but by the end of it, I thought he was a sincere if slightly unhinged person. After looking at his videos & website, I still think that, but I also think someone who knows better is putting that stuff up for him ironically.

By the second call, I felt a little sad for him.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Peekskill_Pete on May 20, 2015, 01:41:55 PM
			

			

				herse a nice Avalanche Bob ringtone if anyone still uses those.

https://soundcloud.com/xylomonkey/avalanchebob

i couldnt tell what he was saying - Dance Hop? Dance Spot? Dance Stop? Its one of those terms snow boarders are always using.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 20, 2015, 01:52:33 PM
			

			

				Dance Stop.

As in, "please stop."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on May 20, 2015, 02:49:14 PM
			

			

				The cake lady brought out a level of patience in Tom rarely seen outside of the Wurster calls.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on May 20, 2015, 03:22:18 PM
			

			

				The Murder Junkies may have never had a tour rider, but when I tried to book them sometime around '91, Merle said he wouldn't play his living room for less than 400 dollars (when I offered 400 bucks plus our band's gear to use). I thought that was fair for a 15 minute set and who knows how much damage

(I realize this was a call from a week ago, but I'm trying to catch up after vacation)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: noah on May 20, 2015, 03:28:31 PM
			

			

				One can only hope that Randy 'Macho Man' Savage will win the Cruiserweight championship belt in Avalanche Bob's WWE style league of snowboarding.  If Avalanche Bob hadn't stepped on Tom's Macho Man that call would have been taken to the next level.

Gethard's story about the "Straight Up Phone Sex" episode reminded me of the Beast Masturbator.  I'm guessing there was a similar conversation Connor O'Malley had when he tried to bring that character to Seth Myers, provided Gethard doesn't own the rights to it.  

Big Foot, P.I. made me drop my juice box.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Grames Jeene Rj on May 20, 2015, 03:58:05 PM
			

			

				Hearing Tom say "McBain" made me drop my juice box. Can anyone make a ringtone of that?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on May 20, 2015, 05:34:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Greggulator on May 20, 2015, 01:11:59 PM
Not enough talk about me. :(

Somehow I don't think any amount of talk about you would be enough for you
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on May 20, 2015, 06:42:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 20, 2015, 01:18:42 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on May 20, 2015, 12:35:42 PM
Quote from: justinmh05 on May 20, 2015, 12:18:20 PM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on May 20, 2015, 11:31:11 AM
I am already over Avalanche Bob

Week 1 was a winner. Week 2 seemed a bit too obvious that it was a listener doing a character to me.

There's no way it's a listener doing a character, I'm over him because he's delusional and boring and his voice is like nails on a chalkboard

At the start of his first call, I thought he was a listener doing a comedy routine, but by the end of it, I thought he was a sincere if slightly unhinged person. After looking at his videos & website, I still think that, but I also think someone who knows better is putting that stuff up for him ironically.

By the second call, I felt a little sad for him.

I thought the same thing at first, it almost sounded like one of the guys from Earles and Jensen. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ChronoMojo on May 21, 2015, 11:20:01 AM
			

			

				Matthew Tompkins referring to Jon Wurster as "that kid who looks like he's in an Echo and the Bunnymen tribute band" made me pause the show for a good five minutes so I could laugh.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on May 21, 2015, 12:02:52 PM
			

			

				Matthew Tompkins/Shout Theatrical Filmworks

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That Power Pop Show
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Dischord House (though not until 2016)
A Confederacy of Dancers
For the Love of David

Thursday Podblogday Night Shows
America’s Funniest Podcast Bloopers
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A Shure Thing
The Big Podbowski
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American Podcaster
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Fifty Shades of Pod
Captain Philips 2: I’m the Podcaster Now
I Lost My Files
I Love Mics
An Evening with Pod Stewart
The Pod Ultimatum
Omni-directional Love
The Taking of PeluMP3
10 Reasons I Hate Your Podcast
12 Angry Podcasters
The Fort Green Podcasters Club
Podcast at Tiffany’s
Voices in the Garage
Spongebob Podpants
The Six Comedians
I Hope This is Recording
The Podcast is Coming from Inside the Apartment
Poderella
The Podcaster Who Knew Too Much
Podhood
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Who’s Got the `Cast
Pod with the Wind
I, Podbot
Poddington, The Podcasting Bear
Almost Famous Podcaster (directed by Cameron Crowe)
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Fast Times at Podcast High ((directed by Cameron Crowe)
The Podcast and the Furious
Pod Wars
Pod Max
The Podcast Games
LA Jones and the Temple of Pod
LA Jones and the Lost Garage Band Files
Podfather Trilogy
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AnniefromKS on May 21, 2015, 02:05:58 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: kouzie on May 21, 2015, 12:02:52 PM
Matthew Tompkins/Shout Theatrical Filmworks

Shout UpcomingTV Shows
Runway Bride
Kiedis’s Kids
First State, First Band
Porky and Bess
That Power Pop Show
Big Foot, Private Eye
Orphan Purple
Total Bad Ass
Killing It
P. O. Box 1
Dischord House (though not until 2016)
A Confederacy of Dancers
For the Love of David

You're doing God's work. But I believe it's Porky and Beth. Both names get a little comedy ding dong switcheroo
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on May 21, 2015, 02:37:50 PM
			

			

				Oh man, I wish "P.O. Box 1" was a real show.  So many opportunities for stunt casting in the lesser-known bands and the myriad Black Flag members.

And the description of "That Power Pop Show" had me in hysterics.  "Consider yourself Chiltonesque" indeed.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: aarrogan on May 21, 2015, 02:47:26 PM
			

			

				"Whatareya a peeper? Hah? That what you do, look in windows? That what you do, you get your little step ladder out?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on May 21, 2015, 02:53:05 PM
			

			

				I always wondered how SST got that PO Box 1 in Lawndale.  
My wife is from Redondo Beach, just a few blocks away from lots of the old SST spots like Polliwog Park, the Church (now a fancy foodie spot), and the old Total Access spot.  I think when that stuff was going down it was a more beach rat / hippie-d out area than the yuppie fest it is nowadays. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on May 21, 2015, 03:26:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AnniefromKS on May 21, 2015, 02:05:58 PM
Quote from: kouzie on May 21, 2015, 12:02:52 PM
Matthew Tompkins/Shout Theatrical Filmworks

Shout UpcomingTV Shows
Runway Bride
Kiedis’s Kids
First State, First Band
Porky and Bess
That Power Pop Show
Big Foot, Private Eye
Orphan Purple
Total Bad Ass
Killing It
P. O. Box 1
Dischord House (though not until 2016)
A Confederacy of Dancers
For the Love of David

You're doing God's work. But I believe it's Porky and Beth. Both names get a little comedy ding dong switcheroo

Yep, I believe you're right- good catch! I've updated the list. Thanks!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sweaty Mess on May 21, 2015, 06:26:02 PM
			

			

				Could only listen to the podcast this week. Right before Jon called in the audio seemed to have been dropped for a few seconds. Missed the very beginning of the call. Was this an edit or just some good my podcast app made? Anyone else notice?? 

Thanks!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on May 21, 2015, 07:03:58 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: noah on May 20, 2015, 03:28:31 PM
One can only hope that Randy 'Macho Man' Savage will win the Cruiserweight championship belt in Avalanche Bob's WWE style league of snowboarding.  If Avalanche Bob hadn't stepped on Tom's Macho Man that call would have been taken to the next level.


I'm still not really sure where I stand on Avalanche Bob. Like, I don't know if its a bit or just some guy who thinks he's stumbled upon some kind of awesome self-promotion BUT him stepping on Tom's Macho Man put him on way thin ice. The Cruiserweight title is just a stepping stone to the Intercontential and we all know that's the better belt.

Tom letting that guy doing the Jack Klugman bit flame out was a thing of beauty. "I dropped my Perrier" also made me straight up snort. I also really enjoyed the weird Canadian thread throughout the show. It was a slower show, but I still really, really dug it.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: noah on May 21, 2015, 07:26:41 PM
			

			

				You think so, but I know so Jefferton!  Yeah, Macho Man is gonna stick a switch mute grab to fakie and take the title.  The c r e a m always rises to the top. DIG IT!

Also Jon has been canonized by Matthew Tompkins as a person that people who don't live in Newbridge, but accept Newbridge as an actual city, know about and have seen on TV, therefore its possible that Jon as himself could call up from Newbridge *mind explosion* 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 22, 2015, 09:27:52 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JeffertonFromTX on May 21, 2015, 07:03:58 PM

I'm still not really sure where I stand on Avalanche Bob. Like, I don't know if its a bit or just some guy who thinks he's stumbled upon some kind of awesome self-promotion BUT him stepping on Tom's Macho Man put him on way thin ice. The Cruiserweight title is just a stepping stone to the Intercontential and we all know that's the better belt.


I wanted about 10 more minutes of Tom's Macho Man. I've only recently discovered this fact, but I think the things I laugh hardest at are the times (too rare!) when Tom does an extended weird voice. He has a real talent for that that should be more recognized in the greater voice actor community.

My two favorites are Randy Randall Savage and Hervé Villechaize. Can anybody think of other ones?


Also, just for fun, *this*: http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=poffo-001ran (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=poffo-001ran)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on May 22, 2015, 09:54:54 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on May 22, 2015, 09:27:52 AM
Quote from: JeffertonFromTX on May 21, 2015, 07:03:58 PM

I'm still not really sure where I stand on Avalanche Bob. Like, I don't know if its a bit or just some guy who thinks he's stumbled upon some kind of awesome self-promotion BUT him stepping on Tom's Macho Man put him on way thin ice. The Cruiserweight title is just a stepping stone to the Intercontential and we all know that's the better belt.


I wanted about 10 more minutes of Tom's Macho Man. I've only recently discovered this fact, but I think the things I laugh hardest at are the times (too rare!) when Tom does an extended weird voice. He has a real talent for that that should be more recognized in the greater voice actor community.

My two favorites are Randy Randall Savage and Hervé Villechaize. Can anybody think of other ones?


Also, just for fun, *this*: http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=poffo-001ran (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=poffo-001ran)

there's so many. The Coffin Talk voice is a classic. Also, I wish I had a good example off the top of my head but when Tom switches into his phony enthusiastic radio voice it cracks me up. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BleephouseRat on May 22, 2015, 11:37:16 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on May 22, 2015, 09:27:52 AM
Quote from: JeffertonFromTX on May 21, 2015, 07:03:58 PM

I'm still not really sure where I stand on Avalanche Bob. Like, I don't know if its a bit or just some guy who thinks he's stumbled upon some kind of awesome self-promotion BUT him stepping on Tom's Macho Man put him on way thin ice. The Cruiserweight title is just a stepping stone to the Intercontential and we all know that's the better belt.


I wanted about 10 more minutes of Tom's Macho Man. I've only recently discovered this fact, but I think the things I laugh hardest at are the times (too rare!) when Tom does an extended weird voice. He has a real talent for that that should be more recognized in the greater voice actor community.

My two favorites are Randy Randall Savage and Hervé Villechaize. Can anybody think of other ones?


Also, just for fun, *this*: http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=poffo-001ran (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=poffo-001ran)

Chubby Checker!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RReynolds on May 22, 2015, 02:02:10 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on May 22, 2015, 09:27:52 AM
Quote from: JeffertonFromTX on May 21, 2015, 07:03:58 PM

I'm still not really sure where I stand on Avalanche Bob. Like, I don't know if its a bit or just some guy who thinks he's stumbled upon some kind of awesome self-promotion BUT him stepping on Tom's Macho Man put him on way thin ice. The Cruiserweight title is just a stepping stone to the Intercontential and we all know that's the better belt.


I wanted about 10 more minutes of Tom's Macho Man. I've only recently discovered this fact, but I think the things I laugh hardest at are the times (too rare!) when Tom does an extended weird voice. He has a real talent for that that should be more recognized in the greater voice actor community.

My two favorites are Randy Randall Savage and Hervé Villechaize. Can anybody think of other ones?


Also, just for fun, *this*: http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=poffo-001ran (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=poffo-001ran)

I really enjoy any time Tom has to do a Donald Trump, which leads into his Don Jr.
His Claude Rains was also outstanding.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on May 22, 2015, 02:13:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: BleephouseRat on May 22, 2015, 11:37:16 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on May 22, 2015, 09:27:52 AM
Quote from: JeffertonFromTX on May 21, 2015, 07:03:58 PM

I'm still not really sure where I stand on Avalanche Bob. Like, I don't know if its a bit or just some guy who thinks he's stumbled upon some kind of awesome self-promotion BUT him stepping on Tom's Macho Man put him on way thin ice. The Cruiserweight title is just a stepping stone to the Intercontential and we all know that's the better belt.


I wanted about 10 more minutes of Tom's Macho Man. I've only recently discovered this fact, but I think the things I laugh hardest at are the times (too rare!) when Tom does an extended weird voice. He has a real talent for that that should be more recognized in the greater voice actor community.

My two favorites are Randy Randall Savage and Hervé Villechaize. Can anybody think of other ones?


Also, just for fun, *this*: http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=poffo-001ran (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=poffo-001ran)

Chubby Checker!

His old style radio voice is golden and the Moviephone Guy always kills me. I've also gone on record at how much I love him doing Andrew Dice Clay's wife randomly when people moan about not getting tickets. He does a pretty killer Ringo too.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on May 22, 2015, 02:58:47 PM
			

			

				I've always laughed at Tom's Seinfeld. And his AP Mike.

On this week's show and Shout Factory's podcasts, I got a big kick out of "The Taking of Pelham MP3"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on May 22, 2015, 03:05:32 PM
			

			

				Tom's Claude Rains (who does or even knows Claude Rains?) and Garrison Keillor are amazing.  

Does anyone else have a William Hurt impression? Tom does. Sam Elliott? Tom does. Bob Zmuda? Hulk Hogan's serious voice? 

Kevin Pollak oughta be ashamed of himself
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on May 22, 2015, 03:21:22 PM
			

			

				Hey FOT,
   I don't think I've posted since the show's return.  How's it going?  Just in case anyone's interested, I made this: Tom Scharpling Aims To #ReplaceHarry (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRxGqPKFExM#) .  I tried to cut out as much extraneous stuff, including myself, to streamline it.  Also, on the Avalanche Bob subject, I am fairly certain it's not a bit.  Honestly, and I am no expert, nor am I making any judgements, but I have a suspicion he may be on the autism spectrum.

Having parents with expertise in the field of special education, in addition to interacting with some of those fellow Muppet fans that were discussed, including a good friend who is practically a living encyclopedia of Muppet minutiae, I have some knowledge and experience, and I get a bit of that vibe from AB33.  He is super focused on just the thing he wants to talk about, and even with no firsthand experience with snowboarding, he has made that his thing, for whatever reason.  I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he truly had (at least around) 500 songs, likely being fairly short.  Maybe I am way off-base, but I figured I'd chime in to the conversation.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on May 22, 2015, 03:56:04 PM
			

			

				I'd forgotten Tom's a vegetarian. Another reason to like the dude!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on May 22, 2015, 04:00:15 PM
			

			

				I finally gave this week's show a full listen.. (due to emergency reasons, I could only listen intermittently on Tuesday night)  GREAT show, despite Tom not feeling well and thinking the show was a weird one. I loved this episode.

Newbridge call aside: the Best moments were easily within the Z-Man and H-Man calls.
Z-Man call.. pretty much the whole #ReplaceHarry thing, and all of the Muppet debating.. as talked about above.

H-Man call:  this.. *paraphrasing* of course:

TOM: The two old men [in the Muppets]?  They're providing bad entertainment complaining about bad entertainment!  It's like Kevin Smith complaining about... Kevin Smith
H-MAN: OK, I gotta keep quiet about that. I worked with Kevin Smith on a commercial and he was really cool
TOM: Was Kevin Smith the "Before" in the commercial?

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on May 22, 2015, 04:19:17 PM
			

			

				For anyone who cares, here is the commercial: Stan Lee Cameo School, feat. Kevin Smith, Tara Reid, Michael Rooker, Jason Mewes and Lou Ferrigno (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8m-NxpUIP0#) .  H-Man got to walk Stan Lee to the set.  That, and that I am the only brother who hasn't met Weird Al, and now I found out that I am the only brother not on the box set, makes me just get jealouser and jealouser.  Those crazy Weirdowood Woliners!


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Grames Jeene Rj on May 22, 2015, 08:21:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on May 22, 2015, 03:21:22 PM
Hey FOT,
   I don't think I've posted since the show's return.  How's it going?  Just in case anyone's interested, I made this: Tom Scharpling Aims To #ReplaceHarry (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRxGqPKFExM#) .  I tried to cut out as much extraneous stuff, including myself, to streamline it.  Also, on the Avalanche Bob subject, I am fairly certain it's not a bit.  Honestly, and I am no expert, nor am I making any judgements, but I have a suspicion he may be on the autism spectrum.

Having parents with expertise in the field of special education, in addition to interacting with some of those fellow Muppet fans that were discussed, including a good friend who is practically a living encyclopedia of Muppet minutiae, I have some knowledge and experience, and I get a bit of that vibe from AB33.  He is super focused on just the thing he wants to talk about, and even with no firsthand experience with snowboarding, he has made that his thing, for whatever reason.  I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he truly had (at least around) 500 songs, likely being fairly short.  Maybe I am way off-base, but I figured I'd chime in to the conversation.


   -Zach

Thank you for isolating this historic moment. They need to hire Tom not just to do these voices but to also speak the lines he came up with here. "Hey, we're gonna drive the bus!" Beautiful. 

For now I'm choosing to believe Avalanche Bob is a performance piece by Tom Waits.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on May 22, 2015, 08:36:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on May 22, 2015, 03:21:22 PM
Hey FOT,
   I don't think I've posted since the show's return.  How's it going?  Just in case anyone's interested, I made this: Tom Scharpling Aims To #ReplaceHarry (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRxGqPKFExM#) .  I tried to cut out as much extraneous stuff, including myself, to streamline it.  Also, on the Avalanche Bob subject, I am fairly certain it's not a bit.  Honestly, and I am no expert, nor am I making any judgements, but I have a suspicion he may be on the autism spectrum.

Having parents with expertise in the field of special education, in addition to interacting with some of those fellow Muppet fans that were discussed, including a good friend who is practically a living encyclopedia of Muppet minutiae, I have some knowledge and experience, and I get a bit of that vibe from AB33.  He is super focused on just the thing he wants to talk about, and even with no firsthand experience with snowboarding, he has made that his thing, for whatever reason.  I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he truly had (at least around) 500 songs, likely being fairly short.  Maybe I am way off-base, but I figured I'd chime in to the conversation.


   -Zach

I love all the Best Show clips people are putting up on Youtube, but man there is a lot of haters on there.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on May 23, 2015, 02:46:09 PM
			

			

				"The H stands for Hollywood"- the H Man.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on May 27, 2015, 12:22:17 AM
			

			

				TONIGHT's Show...  Oh my goodness... the roughly 8pm to 9pm hour... from Alphaville forward.. is the best non-Newbridge Best Show I've ever heard..  ever.  Not hyperbolizing.  I pulled muscles laughing for an hour straight.   Bowling Alley Confession's looseness lent itself to something truly amazing tonight.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on May 27, 2015, 12:28:55 AM
			

			

				That 40-something idiot who wants his kid to be "cool"

The caller who was banned by Alphaville's Twitter account

Tom going over Doctor Who and how terrible it is (laughed the hardest at "He's like if Jon Hamm melted" and proposing that the Pet Shop Boys and/or Andrew Dice Clay, among others, should be the Doctor)

That disgusting creep at the end with his "cute" mattress prank

I gotta say, this might be the best ep. so far!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on May 27, 2015, 01:04:23 AM
			

			

				Best: Bebe's call.  C'mon Alphaville community, let her back in!

Worst: The villain who threw mattress in pools of affordable motels and showing no remorse.  How did he think that was going to be taken?  "Cute vandalism"?  How 'bout straight up vandalism, you goon. He let "Cool Dad from Portlandia" off the hook.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 27, 2015, 09:18:39 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on May 27, 2015, 01:04:23 AM
Best: Bebe's call.  C'mon Alphaville community, let her back in!

Worst: The villain who threw mattress in pools of affordable motels and showing no remorse.  How did he think that was going to be taken?  "Cute vandalism"?  How 'bout straight up vandalism, you goon. He let "Cool Dad from Portlandia" off the hook.

Was that BeBe? They said, "Jesse from Las Vegas" and the voice was slightly different.

Have there ever been worse callers? I woke up convinced that the dad worrying about his 3 year old's taste must have been an act. I fear that the broadening of the audience has brought in the worst dregs of callerdom...the mattress dude is a psychopath, btw
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeSStradiol on May 27, 2015, 10:03:04 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on May 22, 2015, 08:36:28 PM
I love all the Best Show clips people are putting up on Youtube, but man there is a lot of haters on there.
The Best Show vids getting backlash on YouTube?????
That's a shame. I noticed after I uploaded my Pizza Party video, R.Reynolds posted a ton of Best Show videos. Who could hate them???
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 27, 2015, 10:36:48 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 27, 2015, 09:18:39 AM

Was that BeBe? They said, "Jesse from Las Vegas" and the voice was slightly different.


Bebe (sorry to break the Bowling Alley Confessions code) was the Alphaville call. Jesse called asking which member of The Eagles Tom though was most racist.

Speaking of breaking the code, it was nice to hear Emma (formerly of Toronto) on again.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on May 27, 2015, 12:04:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 27, 2015, 09:18:39 AM
 I woke up convinced that the dad worrying about his 3 year old's taste must have been an act.

I think Portland Dad was trying really hard to be BadCo'ed -- so hard such that I think Tom noticed and didn't let him go out that way.  The caller started too early into the rambling, hence my suspicion. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on May 27, 2015, 02:38:55 PM
			

			

				The end of Sarah from Jersey City's call was a gold standard example of Tom never letting a caller win. He says call more then gives her grief when she says she'll call all the time, then when she admits she's busy he gives her a hard time like she's acting like a big shot. I love it so much
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on May 27, 2015, 03:11:50 PM
			

			

				In defense of Todd Glass, he's dyslexic and has talked on his podcast a lot about his issues with reading and writing. I know he had a ghost writer for the book so maybe the publisher decided it was to much of a hassle to have him actually read it or more than likely he was just embarrassed to try. I'll admit it is very weird that they decided to go forward with an audio book anyway but I think he would've done it if he could've.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JBillington on May 27, 2015, 03:14:47 PM
			

			

				Nothing makes me happier than Tom's love for the mighty Pet Shop Boys, the 80s Beatles. 'Disco' was the first album I ever bought.

Tom riffing on Dr Who was phenomenal. Not sure which I prefer: PSBs, Ringo or the Dice Man.

Tom pronouncing Jimmy Saville to rhyme with 'Seville'. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RReynolds on May 27, 2015, 03:28:30 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: jesseeelsener on May 27, 2015, 10:03:04 AM
Quote from: Shades on May 22, 2015, 08:36:28 PM
I love all the Best Show clips people are putting up on Youtube, but man there is a lot of haters on there.
The Best Show vids getting backlash on YouTube?????
That's a shame. I noticed after I uploaded my Pizza Party video, R.Reynolds posted a ton of Best Show videos. Who could hate them???
  
I've been pretty fortunate so far actually. Surprisingly all positive with one hilariously weak "meh" comment on The Sleaziest Rocker of All-Time. Laughed it off. I've been hesitant to mention the clips I've uploaded on these boards because I didn't want to appear as I was self-promoting, as I'm still very much just a lurker around these parts. But I needed to find a low energy hobby while I've been laid up with back pangs recently and wanted to create short(ish), easily digestible resource materials for conversion of non-fots. I can't tell you how many times I used the "Jazzman" and "Gathering of the Juggalos" clips on my friends. Classic Tom doing Tom.  
  
Here's a link to the playlist of ones I've done, it kind of jumps around chronologically as I've been going back through the final WFMU years recently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm3pd_v_kHM&list=PLIID_EZbLNg5UpZEOpijgYxgyf8yYRDHE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm3pd_v_kHM&list=PLIID_EZbLNg5UpZEOpijgYxgyf8yYRDHE)  
  
Aside from a few big moments, I'm trying to find those small moments of Tom making jazz that might get forgotten in the colossal back catalog, and am always looking for suggestions from some of you old-timers, I'm ashamed to say I only came around in the final days of the Mach 1. I want to find a good Mike chunk for all the Mikeheads out there.
  
In RE: to last nights show. Another great one after Jon's call unclogged the terlet. Bebe is quietly stringing together quite hot streak of calls, was listening to an ep from 2012 the other day and hadn't realized she's been calling as long as she has. Down with dudes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on May 27, 2015, 03:34:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: jesseeelsener on May 27, 2015, 10:03:04 AM
The Best Show vids getting backlash on YouTube?????
That's a shame. I noticed after I uploaded my Pizza Party video, R.Reynolds posted a ton of Best Show videos. Who could hate them???
I did one a few years ago (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrPQUSREiis) from when Tom did a review of the "Fonzie's Favorites" novelty record. About half the viewers I get seem to know what it's all about, but the other half are people who are actually looking for sincere album reviews on that thing, and they get upset when Tom disparages the stuff. I keep all the comments.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on May 27, 2015, 03:46:49 PM
			

			

				Re: YouTube commenters -- I'd be more concerned if you DIDN'T have haters there.  YouTube haters = quite a number of people watching the clip who appreciate it.  A lot of sad people's livelihoods are being mean on YouTube.  I would never take them personally.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: noah on May 27, 2015, 04:45:12 PM
			

			

				How was I the only one to note on the chat that Wurster's call actually had 3 horns?  Trevor Horn and two actual horns.  Side note, Trevor Horn has re-joined a Jon Anderson-less Yes to record the first original material Yes album in 10 years.  I can't wait to hear Vance's review of the album.  Levels upon levels my friends, when Tom goes off on how people will be deciphering the Best Show for years to come, that's the reason why.

Fully agree with Mackro, that show was one of the best of all time.  Tom crushed it.  

That last call by the cute-prank creep was awesome.  The immediate dog pile by everyone in the chat, and I'm assuming on Twitter, and how Tom kept pulling silk from his yarn, totally awesome.  Another completely organic, completely hilarious development that I hope becomes a mainstay, last caller gets it both barrels from Tom and all the FOT.  I hope AP Mike held that call until Tom called "last call".  

"From the World's largest collection of Wacky Packages, to loin crushing aridity, Newbridge got it all"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on May 28, 2015, 05:07:19 PM
			

			

				Seeing that there was no Wurster-provided list of insane names (bands, movies, TV shows...) this week, I went back through the Best Show.net archives to see if there were any that I've missed. Nothing major, but there was a Matthew Tompkins appearance on 12/16/14 with this:

Matthew Tompkins/SHOUT Media

Movies
Korean Air Nut Rage Executive
The Island of Dr. More-ooooo’s (XXXX rated)

Stores
Ski Caperry (knit hiding hats)

Celebrities
JuTim (Justin Timberlake)
CryMart (Chris Martin)
HaySty (Harry Styles)

TV Show
Who’s America’s Next Top DJ?
24 Hours to D’Angelo
Morrison and Reed

That should get us current with TBS 2.0. 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on May 28, 2015, 06:08:56 PM
			

			

				That should probably be JuTim, no JewTim.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on May 28, 2015, 06:54:14 PM
			

			

				Holy crow, guys, I know I say it a bunch, but this last episode was a big W. I didn't get to listen live, but I was on Twitter reading about the calls but Tom spun them into gold. 

Highlights include: Tom shutting down the creep talking about his kid, Bebe's entire existence, Tom singing the highlights of the Synth Era, "Its the Doctor Who of beers.", the ENTIRETY of the Doctor Who discussion. Doctor Who is one of my all time favorite things in the world, but I'm completely aware of how goofy/bad it is, so it was nice hearing my other favorite thing in the entire world bust its beans for a while. Side note, I absolutely love Six and Twelve, both the actors and their takes on the Doctor.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on May 28, 2015, 07:28:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on May 28, 2015, 06:08:56 PM
That should probably be JuTim, no JewTim.
Ha! Yes, you're totally right. I typed it before finding out the meaning. It's now been updated.

Thanks!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on May 28, 2015, 09:34:59 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 27, 2015, 10:36:48 AM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 27, 2015, 09:18:39 AM
Was that BeBe? They said, "Jesse from Las Vegas" and the voice was slightly different.
Bebe (sorry to break the Bowling Alley Confessions code) was the Alphaville call. Jesse called asking which member of The Eagles Tom though was most racist.
Speaking of breaking the code, it was nice to hear Emma (formerly of Toronto) on again.

Technically, I violated the BAC code of anonymity by singling her out as the best. 

I just listened to the show again on podcast and after Tom first admonished him about how some guy now had to come out and haul the mattresses out of the pool possibly throwing his back out, the Mattress Manson actually uttered under his breath "Gotta lift with your knees".  The tyranny of rich suburban white kids.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on May 28, 2015, 11:14:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on May 28, 2015, 09:34:59 PM
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on May 27, 2015, 10:36:48 AM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 27, 2015, 09:18:39 AM
Was that BeBe? They said, "Jesse from Las Vegas" and the voice was slightly different.
Bebe (sorry to break the Bowling Alley Confessions code) was the Alphaville call. Jesse called asking which member of The Eagles Tom though was most racist.
Speaking of breaking the code, it was nice to hear Emma (formerly of Toronto) on again.

Technically, I violated the BAC code of anonymity by singling her out as the best. 

I just listened to the show again on podcast and after Tom first admonished him about how some guy now had to come out and haul the mattresses out of the pool possibly throwing his back out, the Mattress Manson actually uttered under his breath "Gotta lift with your knees".  The tyranny of rich suburban white kids.

That dude sounded like the real life embodiment of JW's hipster from Billyburg. His life is probably The Comedy.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on May 29, 2015, 07:06:08 AM
			

			

				I'm curious as to if this is a long-time or recent fan. If he listened to Tom for more than a few minutes, there's no way he could ever think Tom would consider this as cute.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 03:19:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: kouzie on May 29, 2015, 07:06:08 AM
I'm curious as to if this is a long-time or recent fan. If he listened to Tom for more than a few minutes, there's no way he could ever think Tom would consider this as cute.

This is what I meant by a new kind of listener who might not have listened before but read some of the recent articles and are like, "why not? i'll call in" If more people are listening, that's good news. But what Tom described as [parphrasing] a long string of entitled, clueless white guys that called in last week could become the norm
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on May 29, 2015, 04:47:19 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 03:19:28 PM
Quote from: kouzie on May 29, 2015, 07:06:08 AM
I'm curious as to if this is a long-time or recent fan. If he listened to Tom for more than a few minutes, there's no way he could ever think Tom would consider this as cute.

This is what I meant by a new kind of listener who might not have listened before but read some of the recent articles and are like, "why not? i'll call in" If more people are listening, that's good news. But what Tom described as [parphrasing] a long string of entitled, clueless white guys that called in last week could become the norm

I don't know why everyone is acting like this is some new thing. Have you listened to the bulk of the show's history? When it was on the radio, any dink off the street who happened to have the radio tuned to FMU could call in. For every interesting weirdo or funny fan there's hundreds of dumbies. Hell, the 40 something dork who wants a cool kid is the demographic of probably 80 percent of WFMU's listenership. I've heard countless goons who think they know what Tom's deal is or what he'll think is funny or cool call in. It's part of the fabric of what makes the show so great in my opinion, hearing Tom dress down a guy like the mattress dick is the best. Think of it this way, do you like Bad Companying? how about GOMPing? thank, the boring clueless dudes. If you want one big party with all perfect calls I think you're listening to the wrong show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 06:22:50 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Denim Gremlin on May 29, 2015, 04:47:19 PM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 03:19:28 PM
Quote from: kouzie on May 29, 2015, 07:06:08 AM
I'm curious as to if this is a long-time or recent fan. If he listened to Tom for more than a few minutes, there's no way he could ever think Tom would consider this as cute.

This is what I meant by a new kind of listener who might not have listened before but read some of the recent articles and are like, "why not? i'll call in" If more people are listening, that's good news. But what Tom described as [parphrasing] a long string of entitled, clueless white guys that called in last week could become the norm

I don't know why everyone is acting like this is some new thing. Have you listened to the bulk of the show's history? When it was on the radio, any dink off the street who happened to have the radio tuned to FMU could call in. For every interesting weirdo or funny fan there's hundreds of dumbies. Hell, the 40 something dork who wants a cool kid is the demographic of probably 80 percent of WFMU's listenership. I've heard countless goons who think they know what Tom's deal is or what he'll think is funny or cool call in. It's part of the fabric of what makes the show so great in my opinion, hearing Tom dress down a guy like the mattress dick is the best. Think of it this way, do you like Bad Companying? how about GOMPing? thank, the boring clueless dudes. If you want one big party with all perfect calls I think you're listening to the wrong show.

I've been a listener for 7 or 8 years and have listened through the whole run almost twice.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on May 29, 2015, 06:26:19 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 06:22:50 PM
Quote from: Denim Gremlin on May 29, 2015, 04:47:19 PM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 03:19:28 PM
Quote from: kouzie on May 29, 2015, 07:06:08 AM
I'm curious as to if this is a long-time or recent fan. If he listened to Tom for more than a few minutes, there's no way he could ever think Tom would consider this as cute.

This is what I meant by a new kind of listener who might not have listened before but read some of the recent articles and are like, "why not? i'll call in" If more people are listening, that's good news. But what Tom described as [parphrasing] a long string of entitled, clueless white guys that called in last week could become the norm

I don't know why everyone is acting like this is some new thing. Have you listened to the bulk of the show's history? When it was on the radio, any dink off the street who happened to have the radio tuned to FMU could call in. For every interesting weirdo or funny fan there's hundreds of dumbies. Hell, the 40 something dork who wants a cool kid is the demographic of probably 80 percent of WFMU's listenership. I've heard countless goons who think they know what Tom's deal is or what he'll think is funny or cool call in. It's part of the fabric of what makes the show so great in my opinion, hearing Tom dress down a guy like the mattress dick is the best. Think of it this way, do you like Bad Companying? how about GOMPing? thank, the boring clueless dudes. If you want one big party with all perfect calls I think you're listening to the wrong show.

I've been a listener for 7 or 8 years and have listened through the whole run almost twice.

sorry, if I came off as elitist or something, that wasn't my intention, I was asking rhetorically.  I just was saying that the show has always had bad callers, and I think that's one of the things that makes the show so great.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 06:45:50 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Denim Gremlin on May 29, 2015, 06:26:19 PM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 06:22:50 PM
Quote from: Denim Gremlin on May 29, 2015, 04:47:19 PM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 03:19:28 PM
Quote from: kouzie on May 29, 2015, 07:06:08 AM
I'm curious as to if this is a long-time or recent fan. If he listened to Tom for more than a few minutes, there's no way he could ever think Tom would consider this as cute.

This is what I meant by a new kind of listener who might not have listened before but read some of the recent articles and are like, "why not? i'll call in" If more people are listening, that's good news. But what Tom described as [parphrasing] a long string of entitled, clueless white guys that called in last week could become the norm

I don't know why everyone is acting like this is some new thing. Have you listened to the bulk of the show's history? When it was on the radio, any dink off the street who happened to have the radio tuned to FMU could call in. For every interesting weirdo or funny fan there's hundreds of dumbies. Hell, the 40 something dork who wants a cool kid is the demographic of probably 80 percent of WFMU's listenership. I've heard countless goons who think they know what Tom's deal is or what he'll think is funny or cool call in. It's part of the fabric of what makes the show so great in my opinion, hearing Tom dress down a guy like the mattress dick is the best. Think of it this way, do you like Bad Companying? how about GOMPing? thank, the boring clueless dudes. If you want one big party with all perfect calls I think you're listening to the wrong show.

I've been a listener for 7 or 8 years and have listened through the whole run almost twice.

sorry, if I came off as elitist or something, that wasn't my intention, I was asking rhetorically.  I just was saying that the show has always had bad callers, and I think that's one of the things that makes the show so great.

That's alright, man, no offense taken. No one loves a GOMP or a Bad Company more than I do. I meant the kinds of calls where after a few Tom exasperatedly asks Mike for some female callers. But Tom spins gold from all kind of floss so it's all good. I'll admit my grumpiness probably made me post about it more than necessary!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on May 29, 2015, 06:53:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Denim Gremlin on May 29, 2015, 04:47:19 PM
Think of it this way, do you like Bad Companying? how about GOMPing? thank, the boring clueless dudes.
Speaking of, I was so certain Tom was going to BC the guy who was worried about his three-year-old's tastes in entertainment that I actually thought I heard Bad Company fade in a couple times. I liked how Tom dealt with it, but it seemed like the perfect candidate when the call was in progress.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on May 29, 2015, 07:08:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 06:45:50 PM
Quote from: Denim Gremlin on May 29, 2015, 06:26:19 PM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 06:22:50 PM
Quote from: Denim Gremlin on May 29, 2015, 04:47:19 PM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 03:19:28 PM
Quote from: kouzie on May 29, 2015, 07:06:08 AM
I'm curious as to if this is a long-time or recent fan. If he listened to Tom for more than a few minutes, there's no way he could ever think Tom would consider this as cute.

This is what I meant by a new kind of listener who might not have listened before but read some of the recent articles and are like, "why not? i'll call in" If more people are listening, that's good news. But what Tom described as [parphrasing] a long string of entitled, clueless white guys that called in last week could become the norm

I don't know why everyone is acting like this is some new thing. Have you listened to the bulk of the show's history? When it was on the radio, any dink off the street who happened to have the radio tuned to FMU could call in. For every interesting weirdo or funny fan there's hundreds of dumbies. Hell, the 40 something dork who wants a cool kid is the demographic of probably 80 percent of WFMU's listenership. I've heard countless goons who think they know what Tom's deal is or what he'll think is funny or cool call in. It's part of the fabric of what makes the show so great in my opinion, hearing Tom dress down a guy like the mattress dick is the best. Think of it this way, do you like Bad Companying? how about GOMPing? thank, the boring clueless dudes. If you want one big party with all perfect calls I think you're listening to the wrong show.

I've been a listener for 7 or 8 years and have listened through the whole run almost twice.

sorry, if I came off as elitist or something, that wasn't my intention, I was asking rhetorically.  I just was saying that the show has always had bad callers, and I think that's one of the things that makes the show so great.

That's alright, man, no offense taken. No one loves a GOMP or a Bad Company more than I do. I meant the kinds of calls where after a few Tom exasperatedly asks Mike for some female callers. But Tom spins gold from all kind of floss so it's all good. I'll admit my grumpiness probably made me post about it more than necessary!

I hear ya, I probably came on kinda strong too, maybe I'm defensive because I've been one of the flop sweat drenched flame outs so many times over the years lol
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 07:10:00 PM
			

			

				I also heard BC faintly but it seems he decided give the guy some more rope 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 07:10:59 PM
			

			

				Anyone who has the guts to call is a priori superior to chickens like me who would never ever call!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on May 30, 2015, 03:41:50 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on May 29, 2015, 07:10:59 PM
Anyone who has the guts to call is a priori superior to chickens like me who would never ever call!

The difference between you and some of the people who get GOMPed are that you are a true fan, and they're just in it for a momentary diversion or trolling. The guy who claimed he cared about his 4-year-old's taste was trolling, while the guy from Texas was being Mr. Entitled. Mattress Man was on another planet; seriously, that call sounded like a Brad Carter prank call setup from seven years ago. The chatroom immediately turned on that guy when he called it "cute vandalism" and I didn't help by making jokes about "less cute vandalism" being "a flaming Batman logo on a bridge." Mattress Man was like James Arness as The Thing; couldn't be reasoned with, numb, put down by the electricity of the moment.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 30, 2015, 12:18:26 PM
			

			

				Being a gentleman of a certain age, I was crying paroyxsmically throughout Tom's Willy Tanner impressions.


Max Wright, like Robert Reed before him, always thought that he was too good to play a sitcom father and that his career had been less than it should have been because of it. Very few actors wouldn't trade their own careers for even one multi-year run on a dumb sitcom. Although I have heard terrible things about the behavior of ALF's puppeteer.

A fellow FOT reminded me that both the creator of ALF (Permanent Midnight) and Max Wright later fell under the spell of one of the White Ladies. It was apparently rough going.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on May 30, 2015, 02:16:52 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Denim Gremlin on May 27, 2015, 03:11:50 PM
In defense of Todd Glass, he's dyslexic and has talked on his podcast a lot about his issues with reading and writing. I know he had a ghost writer for the book so maybe the publisher decided it was to much of a hassle to have him actually read it or more than likely he was just embarrassed to try. I'll admit it is very weird that they decided to go forward with an audio book anyway but I think he would've done it if he could've.

Yeah, he says he's literally never read a book in his life so... even though it is written in his unique voice  I wouldn't give him a hard time for not doing the audio book since I don't know what exactly it entails. Aside from actually reading the book of course.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on May 30, 2015, 02:43:08 PM
			

			

				"Nobody owns ALF!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on May 30, 2015, 03:03:10 PM
			

			

				"If I've got stock in Bisquick, I'm losing my shirt right now!" 

Made me laugh out loud. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on June 01, 2015, 08:42:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mackro on May 27, 2015, 03:46:49 PM
Re: YouTube commenters -- I'd be more concerned if you DIDN'T have haters there.  YouTube haters = quite a number of people watching the clip who appreciate it.  A lot of sad people's livelihoods are being mean on YouTube.  I would never take them personally.

I got an e-mail with this notification:
Matthew Siti 
Pretty lame video. Remember the time you cried on the air? 

But the comment doesn't show up, now, so I guess the coward couldn't even stand his ground as a lame YouTube hater.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 01, 2015, 08:54:22 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: MiddleBro on June 01, 2015, 08:42:17 PM
Quote from: mackro on May 27, 2015, 03:46:49 PM
Re: YouTube commenters -- I'd be more concerned if you DIDN'T have haters there.  YouTube haters = quite a number of people watching the clip who appreciate it.  A lot of sad people's livelihoods are being mean on YouTube.  I would never take them personally.

I got an e-mail with this notification:
Matthew Siti 
Pretty lame video. Remember the time you cried on the air? 

But the comment doesn't show up, now, so I guess the coward couldn't even stand his ground as a lame YouTube hater.


   -Zach

(http://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/shrinknp_400_400/p/3/005/0a1/20f/3544c9c.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on June 01, 2015, 09:17:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on June 01, 2015, 08:54:22 PM
Quote from: MiddleBro on June 01, 2015, 08:42:17 PM
Quote from: mackro on May 27, 2015, 03:46:49 PM
Re: YouTube commenters -- I'd be more concerned if you DIDN'T have haters there.  YouTube haters = quite a number of people watching the clip who appreciate it.  A lot of sad people's livelihoods are being mean on YouTube.  I would never take them personally.

I got an e-mail with this notification:
Matthew Siti 
Pretty lame video. Remember the time you cried on the air? 

But the comment doesn't show up, now, so I guess the coward couldn't even stand his ground as a lame YouTube hater.


   -Zach

(http://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/shrinknp_400_400/p/3/005/0a1/20f/3544c9c.jpg)

I think I can see the factory-wrapping still on.


   -Zach
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 03, 2015, 10:42:16 AM
			

			

				On what other show could things have converged to bring about something like that Charley Morgan call? NO OTHER SHOW.

MAGIC!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: scsiduck on June 03, 2015, 11:11:08 AM
			

			

				"You could learn a lot about Lincoln from that movie!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on June 03, 2015, 11:32:07 AM
			

			

				Grand slam of a show. Yo La Tengo's low key sarcasm was a perfect complement to Tom's energy -- James being the mixture of both. Very comfortable and entertaining all the way through.

So many best moments. My favorite was the Brad call. I'm still wondering: self sabotage? or truly missing the concept of Tom?

The only bummer was not hearing Dudio laugh in the background, which I've grown accustomed to and love, but he obviously gets a pass for celebrating his wife's b-day last night and getting a break.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on June 03, 2015, 11:46:06 AM
			

			

				"He looked nothing like a kitty cat!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on June 03, 2015, 12:51:03 PM
			

			

				"Hider in the House."

"Isn't that about Tiger Woods?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on June 03, 2015, 01:31:25 PM
			

			

				The creep who demanded that Tom pay attention to his call was even worse than the 'cute vandalism' guy from last week. Have these dopes ever listened to the show before?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 03, 2015, 02:01:15 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 03, 2015, 10:42:16 AM
On what other show could things have converged to bring about something like that Charley Morgan call? NO OTHER SHOW.

MAGIC!

That was very funny when after the Charley Morgan call, Tom was like, maybe I don't want him to call back. I'd like the hear from him again, so funny that his daughter is a listener.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on June 03, 2015, 02:52:18 PM
			

			

				Worst: some of those calls towards the end were not so hot, especially Brad.

Best: the fascinating new territory explored by the Charley Morgan phone call. It came out of nowhere, perplexed us as to whether it was real or a goof (real it turns out), Tom's charming take on the #DeleteMASH issue- anyone else might have stood his ground and take the coarse unfunny tack of taking down his father's TV show which wouldn't have been intresting at all, his call overshadowing a rare Spike call.  He has 4 films to his credit: Paul Thomas Anderson, Spielberg, and Martin Scorsese films and an episode of The Sopranos "Remember When" where  I think he plays the guy Uncle June bullies in the assisted living residence during their poker games.  I'd love to hear from him again.  He'd also be perfect for "I Was There Too" podcast.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on June 03, 2015, 03:16:56 PM
			

			

				Great Show... YLT "Superfan" was hilarious.  I don't know much about YLA but that's funny they have a song named after a Sgt Bilko character
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on June 03, 2015, 05:30:33 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on June 03, 2015, 12:51:03 PM
"Hider in the House."

"Isn't that about Tiger Woods?"
Was just coming here to post that. The best.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nrt4 on June 03, 2015, 07:15:55 PM
			

			

				some of the regular callers are calling too much imo and it's noticable as their call quality is decreasing. one of them has called almost every week and its getting dreadful
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on June 03, 2015, 07:25:48 PM
			

			

				"I did try to show my children the proper way to maneuver a skateboard. I'd had a couple of glasses of wine, and it was a quick trip up to St. John's Hospital." -- Mr. Charley Morgan

More generally, the suggestion by CM that there was a steady influx of later-in-life, ill-advised skateboard lesson-giving casualties in L.A.-area hospitals.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on June 03, 2015, 07:35:57 PM
			

			

				Guys I know you've already talked about this, but I just wanna say Tom's dressing down of the Mattress Man was the hardest I've laughed in a very long time. I was DYING. The second the guy said they threw mattresses in pools I went "Oh NO. NOT OKAY!NOT CUTE!" Hearing Tom destroy this man was the highlight of my week. 

As for this week's show, I haven't finished it yet, but so far a highlight is Tom's Spike impression: "I'm intrigued..."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 04, 2015, 12:01:22 AM
			

			

				You wouldn't believe how many times I've tried to work in "all up in your chili" into everyday conversations since Tuesday. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Izapunter on June 04, 2015, 05:59:09 AM
			

			

				Tom to Spike, "Karaoke, would you do karaoke?"  "Nah" ...........
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on June 04, 2015, 06:58:51 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: nrt4 on June 03, 2015, 07:15:55 PM
some of the regular callers are calling too much imo and it's noticable as their call quality is decreasing. one of them has called almost every week and its getting dreadful

Funny, I've been thinking the same thing lately. Maybe time to clean house and Tom should ban all regular callers like he did several years ago. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gregory on June 04, 2015, 11:28:01 AM
			

			

				Fans of this week's show with YLT should check out Radio Free Yo La Tengo, from 2005, hosted by Tom and featuring a few calls from Newbridge citizens. It was a podcast to promote Prisoners Of Love and you can still download it from Matador: 

http://features.matadorrecords.com/mpeg/yo_la_tengo/rfylt.mp3 (http://features.matadorrecords.com/mpeg/yo_la_tengo/rfylt.mp3)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: brancron on June 04, 2015, 12:15:37 PM
			

			

				That hang up on Brad was one of the best hang ups in recent memory. The sense of entitlement in Brad's voice was unbelievable. I love how Tom almost blew up at him, but then reeled it in so he could do the hang up. Truly masterful. 

For the listener's convenience, this call is from 2:11:00 to 2:13:33. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on June 04, 2015, 12:36:43 PM
			

			

				What an episode.

Also, any time Tom does the "are you going to see, 'JURASSIC WORLD'" voice, I lose it completely.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AnniefromKS on June 04, 2015, 01:01:07 PM
			

			

				"Billy" 's gasp/yelp after Tom informed him that Yo La Tengo were there, in-studio, was a valentine to my soul. I also loved the chop-busting of Mr. McNew.

Such a great show. This radio show is a glimmering gem. Tom's gentle acquiescence to Brad that he have his Special Moment, only to deliver judgment with a swift swing of the axe. I love Tuesdays.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on June 04, 2015, 05:05:52 PM
			

			

				Tom and Yo La Tengo were talking about National Lampoon's Lemmings, and both sides seemed to miss that most of the people involved with Lemmings were part of The National Lampoon Radio Hour (1973-74) before some of them got involved with SNL. The Radio Hour was a syndicated FM show that nearly killed the magazine to make it. 


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on June 04, 2015, 05:18:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AnniefromKS on June 04, 2015, 01:01:07 PM
"Billy" 's gasp/yelp after Tom informed him that Yo La Tengo were there, in-studio, was a valentine to my soul. I also loved the chop-busting of Mr. McNew.

Such a great show. This radio show is a glimmering gem. Tom's gentle acquiescence to Brad that he have his Special Moment, only to deliver judgment with a swift swing of the axe. I love Tuesdays.

Annie, I came to post my 2 favorite moments from this week's show and you beat me to it. Both made me laugh out loud while at work. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on June 04, 2015, 05:24:11 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on June 04, 2015, 05:05:52 PM
Tom and Yo La Tengo were talking about National Lampoon's Lemmings, and both sides seemed to miss that most of the people involved with Lemmings were part of The National Lampoon Radio Hour (1973-74) before some of them got involved with SNL. The Radio Hour was a syndicated FM show that nearly killed the magazine to make it.
I'd been wondering if Tom was influenced by The National Lampoon magazine. When I was in 7th grade, I somehow talked my mom into letting me subscribe and it was a huge influence on me. But that was around `80/`81, well after the Radio Hour/Lemmings ended. John Hughes' original story of Vacation that was in one of the issues was a brilliant piece of writing. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on June 04, 2015, 05:52:21 PM
			

			

				Anyone have a copy of the National Lampoon Yearbook? That was really hilarious.

Truth be told, I was pretty young back then and while I used to read it, a lot of it went over my head. I still have a few copies kicking around though. Some years back I was an artist at a magazine and my new editor kept having ideas for covers...around the 3rd one I realized he was ripping off old National Lampoon covers.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on June 04, 2015, 05:52:41 PM
			

			

				I'm not a big fan of the National Lampoon albums, but they do have some moments.  This is on the Radio Dinner album, and it's still hilarious 

(WARNING: Lots of Bleep Words):

National Lampoon - Magical MISERY Tour (Lennon Parody) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVDpPX37fkU#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on June 04, 2015, 07:26:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: kouzie on June 04, 2015, 05:24:11 PM
John Hughes' original story of Vacation that was in one of the issues was a brilliant piece of writing.

Vacation '58 by John Hughes

http://www.bizbag.com/Vacation/Vacation%2058.htm (http://www.bizbag.com/Vacation/Vacation%2058.htm)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: SlappyMcGee on June 04, 2015, 07:30:38 PM
			

			

				There was nothing funnier to me than when Tom announced that Yo La Tengo would be bumped so that he could talk to Charley Morgan for 2 hours and 15 minutes. I fell over.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on June 04, 2015, 10:41:32 PM
			

			

				I'm a Cracked man, myself.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on June 05, 2015, 11:22:41 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: kouzie on June 04, 2015, 05:24:11 PM
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on June 04, 2015, 05:05:52 PM
Tom and Yo La Tengo were talking about National Lampoon's Lemmings, and both sides seemed to miss that most of the people involved with Lemmings were part of The National Lampoon Radio Hour (1973-74) before some of them got involved with SNL. The Radio Hour was a syndicated FM show that nearly killed the magazine to make it.
I'd been wondering if Tom was influenced by The National Lampoon magazine. When I was in 7th grade, I somehow talked my mom into letting me subscribe and it was a huge influence on me. But that was around `80/`81, well after the Radio Hour/Lemmings ended. John Hughes' original story of Vacation that was in one of the issues was a brilliant piece of writing.

If anything he might have influenced by the all-O.C. and Stiggs issue of October, 1982, if only for the world-building that goes on; that entire issue is like a novella, as can be seen here: http://www.christyanity.com/pdf/OCStiggs (http://www.christyanity.com/pdf/OCStiggs) . 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on June 05, 2015, 01:25:28 PM
			

			

				It might be uncool to admit it, but National Lampoon magazine is not a direct influence on me. I didn't read it outside of taking a quick look at it here and there over the years. But obviously the people who worked there influenced those who influenced or did other things that I liked. 

Tom.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on June 05, 2015, 02:13:14 PM
			

			

				This week's show was a real barnburner. Highlights include the brass crotch marbles of Brad getting their just punishment, every bit of the YLT interview (I had never really heard them in an interview capacity but they are really, really charming), Tom throwing us listeners under the bus when Charley Morgan called in, "Thank you for getting in my car, Patti. Fun thing about me, I've seen every movie!", Superfan Billy and his glorious exclamations, and the first female (?) Bad Companying being narrowly avoided.

This was an episode that started strong and never dipped in quality once (aside from my call, apparently).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 05, 2015, 03:34:28 PM
			

			

				Here's the "angry talking record" Tom mentioned early in the Yo La Tengo segment.

The Americans: A Canadian's Opinion By Gordon Sinclair: https://youtu.be/oJ_okAgAUGE
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on June 10, 2015, 03:46:22 PM
			

			

				Kevin Corrigan is amazing on last night's show.  I love an actor who is also as big a fan as we are.  You'd think you had heard Walken and Brando impressions up the yazoo but his take on First Blood was inspired and out-of-nowhere.  I'm inspired to re-watch a movie that amused me but not impressed me: "Wolf of Wall Street" with new Corriganated eyes, as well as "Gangs of New York" with director's commentary.  I'm glad I happened to re-watch "Goodfellas" a couple of months ago ("It's over there!  Go straight ahead!  Ovah theeeere! Go 'head!") and "Mean Streets" this past weekend ("That's the Tuesday which has just passed before the next Tuesday which is coming up").  Glad to hear him relaxed and game for whatever.

Worst: the "We" guy about the Knicks.  He came off as a peeper. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on June 10, 2015, 04:14:18 PM
			

			

				Last night's episode is one of my favourites since the show came back. It was a laid back conversation but it went in so many fun places. There are so many different structures the show can take and so many speeds, but episodes like these where it is just a conversation where Tom and the guest reach unpredicted areas with almost no callers (and that could just be a podcast, but it's special when you are hearing it live) are great. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on June 10, 2015, 06:36:14 PM
			

			

				Great show. I also hated Mad Max, not too many people seem to agree with me. Always love listening to Kevin Corrigan. The Adam Ant talk was a little triggering though. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on June 10, 2015, 06:54:59 PM
			

			

				Corrigan doing Brando and Walken in First Blood was an all-time great Best Show moment.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on June 10, 2015, 09:50:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Mike Desert on June 10, 2015, 06:36:14 PM
Great show. I also hated Mad Max, not too many people seem to agree with me. Always love listening to Kevin Corrigan. The Adam Ant talk was a little triggering though.

I won't go so far as to say I hated Mad Max: Fury Road. I found it very "meh." I went in with very low expectations and it still managed to underwhelm me. My issue is with the lack of story. Characters keep popping up and I have no idea who they are. Characters that were foes become allies at the drop of a hat for unknown reasons. There's a series of DC Comics coming out that are supposed to act as a prequel to the movie [and apparently tell the backstories of some of the characters]. Someone told me that if I'd read the promotional articles that appeared in various magazines and website in the weeks prior to the film's release I would have known who the characters are. I hope this "you gotta read the promotional articles" doesn't become a trend. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on June 11, 2015, 01:31:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: BadGuyZero on June 10, 2015, 09:50:17 PM
Quote from: Mike Desert on June 10, 2015, 06:36:14 PM
Great show. I also hated Mad Max, not too many people seem to agree with me. Always love listening to Kevin Corrigan. The Adam Ant talk was a little triggering though.

I won't go so far as to say I hated Mad Max: Fury Road. I found it very "meh." 

Hey me too! Maybe Best Show fans just can't hack it. I got pretty bored with the relentless onslaught of physics-defying "action" and though the Bain-esque villain was pretty uninspiring next to the Toe Cutter and Lord Humongus.  

"That's a strange position to take" said my wife, "coming from the guy who loves Crank 1 & 2". 


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on June 11, 2015, 03:11:10 PM
			

			

				Yeah, please don't speak for all FOTs, mostlymeat, I loved it and have seen it twice.  The lack of story was not even remotely a problem for me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on June 11, 2015, 07:31:42 PM
			

			

				I can see where Tom is coming from with Mad Max. I loved it, but it's this movie that's complicated and simple at the same time so it can get boring. I think Cirque du Soleil with cars is pretty dead on, but it's also this movie that's so big and fast you're just going to miss things and if you're not with it , you aren't going to care about it . I have to see it a second time just to get a handle on it. 

Entourage on the other hand is really dumb, but I don't think I've been that relaxed with a movie in a long time. And it's dumb but it's also the most confident dumb thing and it's aiming so low. It knows what it is completely. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fidget on June 11, 2015, 10:31:09 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: BadGuyZero on June 10, 2015, 09:50:17 PM

I won't go so far as to say I hated Mad Max: Fury Road. I found it very "meh." I went in with very low expectations and it still managed to underwhelm me. My issue is with the lack of story. Characters keep popping up and I have no idea who they are. Characters that were foes become allies at the drop of a hat for unknown reasons. 

I felt the exact opposite about the confusion. I loved the fact that they dropped you into this world without any explanations and expected you to run for fear of being trampled.  Also the details were great; even the small ones. Like the Brannock Device as the gas pedal and the cult of Steering Wheels they had going on.  It made my imagination run a little bit to figure out why all this was happening without the characters explaining everything. Felt a little like archeology. Plus some of the cars made me laugh out loud. 

Was this story between Road Warrior and Beyond Thunderdome?  I don't think Max had his interceptor in Thunderdome.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: crapawolf on June 12, 2015, 05:59:08 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on June 10, 2015, 06:54:59 PM
Corrigan doing Brando and Walken in First Blood was an all-time great Best Show moment.

definitely...amazing!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on June 12, 2015, 09:07:43 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on June 10, 2015, 06:54:59 PM
Corrigan doing Brando and Walken in First Blood was an all-time great Best Show moment.
Although trumped by Gary doing Edith Bunker doing Goodfellas.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on June 12, 2015, 01:46:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fidget on June 11, 2015, 10:31:09 PM
Quote from: BadGuyZero on June 10, 2015, 09:50:17 PM

I won't go so far as to say I hated Mad Max: Fury Road. I found it very "meh." I went in with very low expectations and it still managed to underwhelm me. My issue is with the lack of story. Characters keep popping up and I have no idea who they are. Characters that were foes become allies at the drop of a hat for unknown reasons. 

I felt the exact opposite about the confusion. I loved the fact that they dropped you into this world without any explanations and expected you to run for fear of being trampled.  Also the details were great; even the small ones. Like the Brannock Device as the gas pedal and the cult of Steering Wheels they had going on.  It made my imagination run a little bit to figure out why all this was happening without the characters explaining everything. Felt a little like archeology. Plus some of the cars made me laugh out loud. 

Was this story between Road Warrior and Beyond Thunderdome?  I don't think Max had his interceptor in Thunderdome.
I think it's more of a reboot/update than actually fitting in with the established story/universe of the first three. Of course, there are references in the flashbacks to his wife and daughter dying, events from the first Mad Max. I agree a hundred percent with you on the rest though. And I think a lot of backstory and character development is told through those details, without explicit explanation and with visual storytelling.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 12, 2015, 08:10:30 PM
			

			

				Why is Fogelnest so much quieter than Gary? It's kind of maddening!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on June 12, 2015, 08:28:22 PM
			

			

				So I've been a big fan of Kevin Corrigan for a while but I've never really heard him in an interview capacity. This last episode just made me that much more of a fan. Highlights include: every single impression, Mike sitting in for a bit and cracking Corrigan up, the women callers, Tom shutting down that Knicks guy, "You think that's Justified country, right?" and the bit about Love.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Izapunter on June 13, 2015, 04:29:18 AM
			

			

				I must say I enjoyed Tom talking about how he lost the plot in-line at the Mars Attacks movie screening  ..... made me smile :)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 13, 2015, 06:19:52 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on June 12, 2015, 08:10:30 PM
Why is Fogelnest so much quieter than Gary? 
Maybe Dudio will know.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 13, 2015, 06:54:47 PM
			

			

				Hey Fredericks, have a good summer, man!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 13, 2015, 08:31:08 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on June 13, 2015, 06:54:47 PM
Hey Fredericks, have a good summer, man!
Summer is here full force. 
Good is asking a lot. 
I'll be grateful to survive. 
Wish me luck.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on June 13, 2015, 10:12:51 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on June 12, 2015, 08:10:30 PM
Why is Fogelnest so much quieter than Gary? It's kind of maddening!

Might be that same quiet mic that Kevin Corrigan was on.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AnniefromKS on June 15, 2015, 12:46:39 PM
			

			

				Gary's Frank Underwood/Caddyshack judge hybrid voice = WINNIE THE POOH
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on June 15, 2015, 06:21:29 PM
			

			

				Kevin Corrigan was a great guest. I've enjoyed his roles ever since I first saw Buffalo 66, but never realized what a delightfully eccentric person he is. I'm usually really disappointed when I hear interviews with actors I like, but he's a definite exception.

EDIT: And best moments were any time he did an impression.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on June 16, 2015, 03:20:33 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Gleepglop on June 15, 2015, 06:21:29 PM
Kevin Corrigan was a great guest. I've enjoyed his roles ever since I first saw Buffalo 66, but never realized what a delightfully eccentric person he is. I'm usually really disappointed when I hear interviews with actors I like, but he's a definite exception.

EDIT: And best moments were any time he did an impression.

He's such a laid back talker that I really dug his Scorsese impression -- especially for the contrast. "Delightfully eccentric" is a nice description.   
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 17, 2015, 12:11:03 AM
			

			

				Paul Rudd was a great guest. He has a quick mind and it's nice when a guest can keep pace with Tom.

I also relish future Charley Morgan True Hollywood Stories.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on June 17, 2015, 07:49:54 AM
			

			

				Had to go to bed early (passed a kidney stone yesterday) and couldn't finish listening to the entire show (I am 'behind' on listening to the past two previous episodes as well); I do want to say that I unequivocally and thoroughly enjoyed last night's installment. Paul Rudd was awesome. Warm, funny and obviously a fan. 

I am so happy for Tom, Mike, everyone. Having Paul Rudd on means The Best Show is moving into another part of the stratosphere. Where it belongs. 

I had no idea Paul played drums for AC/DC. So cool. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on June 17, 2015, 01:10:39 PM
			

			

				Kermit the Frog guest hosting the Tonight show with Guest Vincent Price, Bernadette Peters, and Leo Sayer....who were all also on the Muppet Show at one point

Kermit The Frog guest hosts The Tonight Show (1979) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SybNpDoz4G0#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on June 17, 2015, 02:04:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: bigginsjp on June 17, 2015, 07:49:54 AM
Had to go to bed early (passed a kidney stone yesterday

Ouch. Sorry.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on June 17, 2015, 02:16:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Mike Desert on June 17, 2015, 01:10:39 PM
Kermit the Frog guest hosting the Tonight show with Guest Vincent Price, Bernadette Peters, and Leo Sayer....who were all also on the Muppet Show at one point

Kermit The Frog guest hosts The Tonight Show (1979) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SybNpDoz4G0#)

Leo Sayer is fucking awesome. Thanks for posting! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on June 17, 2015, 02:33:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mostlymeat on June 17, 2015, 02:16:31 PM

Leo Sayer is fucking awesome. Thanks for posting!

you've seen this, right?

Leo Sayer Escapes | Celebrity Big Brother 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxCGd4UO7GU#)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on June 17, 2015, 02:48:38 PM
			

			

				Ugh, no, I hadn't seen it. 

(heavy sigh)

Quote from: Mike Desert on June 17, 2015, 02:33:42 PM
Quote from: mostlymeat on June 17, 2015, 02:16:31 PM

Leo Sayer is fucking awesome. Thanks for posting!

you've seen this, right?

Leo Sayer Escapes | Celebrity Big Brother 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxCGd4UO7GU#)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on June 17, 2015, 06:10:39 PM
			

			

				Great show, but... you okay, bigginsjp?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 17, 2015, 06:21:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AllSussedOut on June 17, 2015, 06:10:39 PM
Great show, but... you okay, bigginsjp?

Sorry, bigginsjp! Always been a fear of mine to get one of those...get well soon!

Last night's show was incredible...I don't think I've ever seen Paul Rudd in a movie but what a cool dude. And Charley Morgan is such a pleasure to listen to. Great voice.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on June 17, 2015, 11:24:30 PM
			

			

				"Should I do a citizen's arrest on him?  Should I smash his wares?"


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on June 18, 2015, 01:10:23 PM
			

			

				I loved that Tom had A-List superstar Paul Rudd in studio, and then put that interview on hold for a call from Harry Morgan's son.

Of course, Paul was great throughout the whole show!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on June 18, 2015, 02:57:34 PM
			

			

				Paul is wonderful. I'm not done w/ the show yet and am hoping at some point he talks about being on the set of the Joe Buck Show when Artie Lange took it over. That's one of my favorite things ever on TV.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on June 18, 2015, 09:30:29 PM
			

			

				I'm going to be a disappointed when I see Ant Man and the musical number featuring Charlie Morgan won't be included.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on June 18, 2015, 11:48:24 PM
			

			

				philly boy roy still using dial-up was the highlight of the show for me, with mike temporarily sitting in for tom and talking to a caller about hodgman as the runner-up.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on June 19, 2015, 09:24:38 AM
			

			

				Somehow I missed the book on Paul Rudd as a nice guy - I had always thought he was more of a Billy Bob Thornton-style interviewee. My error.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on June 19, 2015, 04:44:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on June 19, 2015, 09:24:38 AM
Somehow I missed the book on Paul Rudd as a nice guy - I had always thought he was more of a Billy Bob Thornton-style interviewee. My error.

But would you say that to Tom Petty?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on June 19, 2015, 07:20:21 PM
			

			

				Holy Crap, Paul Rudd mentioned Ssssssss!  That movie scared me to death in 5th grade. He also mentioned Bad Ronald, one I saw years later on VHS.  Magic commercials scared me too.  Also Curse of the Black Widow when that was on TV...Another Dan Curtis (Trilogy of Terror/Dark Shadows) production

Magic - 1978 Trailer # 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx7smh7YHKg#)

Curse Of The Black Widow 1977 ABC Friday Night Movie Intro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8JZSwXxEO0#)



			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 19, 2015, 07:26:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Mike Desert on June 19, 2015, 07:20:21 PM
Holy Crap, Paul Rudd mentioned Ssssssss!  That movie scared me to death in 5th grade. He also mentioned Bad Ronald, one I saw years later on VHS.  Magic commercials scared me too.  Also Curse of the Black Widow when that was on TV...Another Dan Curtis (Trilogy of Terror/Dark Shadows) production

Magic - 1978 Trailer # 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx7smh7YHKg#)

Curse Of The Black Widow 1977 ABC Friday Night Movie Intro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8JZSwXxEO0#)

Tom's dog movie Trapped too!

Trapped (1973) James Brolin, Susan Clark, Earl Holliman. Movie of the Week (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2qd3mf)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on June 19, 2015, 08:08:44 PM
			

			

				Anyone else worried about Philly Boy Roy?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: wynattbearp on June 20, 2015, 09:08:52 AM
			

			

				I am also worried about PBR #BringBackRoy
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Izapunter on June 21, 2015, 04:46:34 AM
			

			

				I too hold grave concerns for Philly Boy Roy, and am anxiously awaiting an update on his medical condition, or news of his untimely, err 
........ demise. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on June 21, 2015, 01:37:24 PM
			

			

				On the topic of scary things we saw on '70s TV when we were kids, anyone ever see this thing: "Future Shock", a documentary about technology's effect on our psychology or some such shit.  This was re-run occasionally in syndication and the opening minute with the images and futuristic heavy synth music scared the be-jesus out of me. Gave me nightmares.

But if you keep watching you get a neat kitchy Orson Welles performance during his "F For Fake" days ("Waiter, clear this and bring another steak au poivre will you?").  Fantastic little early 70s artifact that fell through the cracks.

Future Shock - Narrated by Orson Welles (1972) (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xp1tiz)

***especially check out the 'eugenics' portion at minute 16:20 "ah in these labratories...we can change Man's color, pretty much like a fish." 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 22, 2015, 02:39:49 PM
			

			

				I really hope there's a 1/2 hour of power tomorrow night!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 24, 2015, 08:56:37 AM
			

			

				That was a weird one, between Wurster's call and Mike's song. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on June 24, 2015, 09:06:06 AM
			

			

				"Old Bridge Militia" - there really is such a thing.  In the 1980s, Old Bridge, NJ (a real place) was home to Metallica's management, as well as a small coterie of metalheads nicknamed the "Metal Militia."  I was two or three towns away, but had no interest in participating and would've gotten the Hammerhead treatment had I tried.  (I did have an REM shirt, come to think of it.)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flat1ander on June 24, 2015, 02:18:14 PM
			

			

				"Have you seen these things called air quotes?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on June 24, 2015, 03:05:18 PM
			

			

				"Mr. Peanut....You don't find him elegant?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fidget on June 24, 2015, 05:00:53 PM
			

			

				I liked the Mr. Peanut respect too.  I also think the mascot of anything you end up eating is a bit weird.  Barbeque joints are the main offenders of this and I question why the pig mascots are so happy.

I also enjoyed the eight minute actual baseball talk without jokes.  I kind of wish they would have bantered without jokes and just ended the call without Tom mentioning a thing. 

Also the music Tuesday night was great. I'm really diggin TV Colours right now.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Einstein_Concubine on June 24, 2015, 07:59:23 PM
			

			

				The callers on this new Best Show format are pretty gross compared to FMU.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Patrickin Chicago on June 25, 2015, 01:35:49 PM
			

			

				Holy cow, Mike's song.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on June 25, 2015, 04:45:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on June 21, 2015, 01:37:24 PM
On the topic of scary things we saw on '70s TV when we were kids, anyone ever see this thing: "Future Shock", a documentary about technology's effect on our psychology or some such shit.  This was re-run occasionally in syndication and the opening minute with the images and futuristic heavy synth music scared the be-jesus out of me. Gave me nightmares.

But if you keep watching you get a neat kitchy Orson Welles performance during his "F For Fake" days ("Waiter, clear this and bring another steak au poivre will you?").  Fantastic little early 70s artifact that fell through the cracks.

Future Shock - Narrated by Orson Welles (1972) (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xp1tiz)

***especially check out the 'eugenics' portion at minute 16:20 "ah in these labratories...we can change Man's color, pretty much like a fish."

Is this based on the Alvin Toffler book? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on June 25, 2015, 07:10:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on June 25, 2015, 04:45:46 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on June 21, 2015, 01:37:24 PM
On the topic of scary things we saw on '70s TV when we were kids, anyone ever see this thing: "Future Shock", a documentary about technology's effect on our psychology or some such shit.  This was re-run occasionally in syndication and the opening minute with the images and futuristic heavy synth music scared the be-jesus out of me. Gave me nightmares.

But if you keep watching you get a neat kitchy Orson Welles performance during his "F For Fake" days ("Waiter, clear this and bring another steak au poivre will you?").  Fantastic little early 70s artifact that fell through the cracks.

Future Shock - Narrated by Orson Welles (1972) (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xp1tiz)

***especially check out the 'eugenics' portion at minute 16:20 "ah in these labratories...we can change Man's color, pretty much like a fish."

Is this based on the Alvin Toffler book?

Yes.

Quote
Alvin Toffler’s 1970 best seller Future Shock argued that almost all the social problems of the sixties could be traced back to the increasing pace of technological change. The endless outpouring of scientific breakthroughs transformed the grounds of daily existence, and left Americans without any clear idea of what normal life was. Just consider the family, where not just the Pill, but also the prospect of in vitro fertilization, test tube babies, and sperm and egg donation were about to make the idea of motherhood obsolete.

Humans were not psychologically prepared for the pace of change, Toffler wrote. He coined a term for the phenomenon: “accelerative thrust.” It had begun with the Industrial Revolution, but by roughly 1850, the effect had become unmistakable. Not only was everything around us changing, but most of it—human knowledge, the size of the population, industrial growth, energy use—was changing exponentially. The only solution, Toffler argued, was to begin some kind of control over the process, to create institutions that would assess emerging technologies and their likely effects, to ban technologies likely to be too socially disruptive, and to guide development in the direction of social harmony.

While many of the historical trends Toffler describes are accurate, the book appeared when most of these exponential trends halted. It was right around 1970 when the increase in the number of scientific papers published in the world—a figure that had doubled every fifteen years since, roughly, 1685—began leveling off. The same was true of books and patents.

Toffler’s use of acceleration was particularly unfortunate. For most of human history, the top speed at which human beings could travel had been around 25 miles per hour. By 1900 it had increased to 100 miles per hour, and for the next seventy years it did seem to be increasing exponentially. By the time Toffler was writing, in 1970, the record for the fastest speed at which any human had traveled stood at roughly 25,000 mph, achieved by the crew of Apollo 10 in 1969, just one year before. At such an exponential rate, it must have seemed reasonable to assume that within a matter of decades, humanity would be exploring other solar systems.

Since 1970, no further increase has occurred. The record for the fastest a human has ever traveled remains with the crew of Apollo 10. True, the commercial airliner Concorde, which first flew in 1969, reached a maximum speed of 1,400 mph. And the Soviet Tupolev Tu-144, which flew first, reached an even faster speed of 1,553 mph. But those speeds not only have failed to increase; they have decreased since the Tupolev Tu-144 was cancelled and the Concorde was abandoned.

None of this stopped Toffler’s own career. He kept retooling his analysis to come up with new spectacular pronouncements. In 1980, he produced The Third Wave, its argument lifted from Ernest Mandel’s “third technological revolution”—except that while Mandel thought these changes would spell the end of capitalism, Toffler assumed capitalism was eternal. By 1990, Toffler was the personal intellectual guru to Republican congressman Newt Gingrich, who claimed that his 1994 “Contract With America” was inspired, in part, by the understanding that the United States needed to move from an antiquated, materialist, industrial mind-set to a new, free-market, information age, Third Wave civilization.

There are all sorts of ironies in this connection. One of Toffler’s greatest achievements was inspiring the government to create an Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). One of Gingrich’s first acts on winning control of the House of Representatives in 1995 was defunding the OTA as an example of useless government extravagance. Still, there’s no contradiction here. By this time, Toffler had long since given up on influencing policy by appealing to the general public; he was making a living largely by giving seminars to CEOs and corporate think tanks. His insights had been privatized.  

- David Graeber, "Of Flying Cars and the Declining Rate of Profit", The Baffler

http://www.thebaffler.com/salvos/of-flying-cars-and-the-declining-rate-of-profit (http://www.thebaffler.com/salvos/of-flying-cars-and-the-declining-rate-of-profit)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: noah on June 25, 2015, 10:55:33 PM
			

			

				Mike's Song is amazing.  Full Stop.

No quarter for Skreech or Fred Durst.  Because the world needs health care professionals and cooks.  You can't figure out when you've been show the door and continue to demand or orchestrate public attention and clog up the entertainment industry with nostalgia and garbage, you deserve to be ridiculed by your former audience, but never by those who seek to co-op you.  They're human garbage too.

Seinfeld absolutely deserves to be in the top 10.  He's the heat sink of Seinfeld, no one else can be cool w/o him but he uses his status to call shots he can't or shouldn't.  

I'd add James Bond Jr. to the list.  This was an early 90's cartoon with a toy line that posited a world where James Bond had a son, who also grew up to be a spy, that also has to do battle with most of James Bond Sr's defeated enemies, mostly from the 60's.  Odd Job is re-imagined from an Asian butler in a tux, to a Black butler in a track suit.  The reason he was a worst character, James Bond Jr. was a happy spy.  The antithesis of a good James Bond, an anti-hero that is boozy and a murdering sexist.  James Bond Jr. was a gateway toy line for young dudes to wrap their head around the fact that James Bond is a hero.  Appalling piece of animation.  

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on June 25, 2015, 11:58:24 PM
			

			

				^
Jerry Seinfeld is a horse-toothed jackass and the Ringo of his namesake show.

Best moment, right after Mike's song: "Get out. Get out of this room."
Worst: some of these "dudes" that have been calling since the relaunch.  I hope we get to hear Jen Kirkman come back as a guest, maybe call some of them out.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 26, 2015, 09:11:17 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on June 25, 2015, 07:10:45 PM
Quote from: erg79 on June 25, 2015, 04:45:46 PM
Quote from: Crusherkc on June 21, 2015, 01:37:24 PM
On the topic of scary things we saw on '70s TV when we were kids, anyone ever see this thing: "Future Shock", a documentary about technology's effect on our psychology or some such shit.  This was re-run occasionally in syndication and the opening minute with the images and futuristic heavy synth music scared the be-jesus out of me. Gave me nightmares.

But if you keep watching you get a neat kitchy Orson Welles performance during his "F For Fake" days ("Waiter, clear this and bring another steak au poivre will you?").  Fantastic little early 70s artifact that fell through the cracks.

Future Shock - Narrated by Orson Welles (1972) (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xp1tiz)

***especially check out the 'eugenics' portion at minute 16:20 "ah in these labratories...we can change Man's color, pretty much like a fish."

Is this based on the Alvin Toffler book?

Yes.

Quote
Alvin Toffler’s 1970 best seller Future Shock argued that almost all the social problems of the sixties could be traced back to the increasing pace of technological change. The endless outpouring of scientific breakthroughs transformed the grounds of daily existence, and left Americans without any clear idea of what normal life was. Just consider the family, where not just the Pill, but also the prospect of in vitro fertilization, test tube babies, and sperm and egg donation were about to make the idea of motherhood obsolete.

Humans were not psychologically prepared for the pace of change, Toffler wrote. He coined a term for the phenomenon: “accelerative thrust.” It had begun with the Industrial Revolution, but by roughly 1850, the effect had become unmistakable. Not only was everything around us changing, but most of it—human knowledge, the size of the population, industrial growth, energy use—was changing exponentially. The only solution, Toffler argued, was to begin some kind of control over the process, to create institutions that would assess emerging technologies and their likely effects, to ban technologies likely to be too socially disruptive, and to guide development in the direction of social harmony.

While many of the historical trends Toffler describes are accurate, the book appeared when most of these exponential trends halted. It was right around 1970 when the increase in the number of scientific papers published in the world—a figure that had doubled every fifteen years since, roughly, 1685—began leveling off. The same was true of books and patents.

Toffler’s use of acceleration was particularly unfortunate. For most of human history, the top speed at which human beings could travel had been around 25 miles per hour. By 1900 it had increased to 100 miles per hour, and for the next seventy years it did seem to be increasing exponentially. By the time Toffler was writing, in 1970, the record for the fastest speed at which any human had traveled stood at roughly 25,000 mph, achieved by the crew of Apollo 10 in 1969, just one year before. At such an exponential rate, it must have seemed reasonable to assume that within a matter of decades, humanity would be exploring other solar systems.

Since 1970, no further increase has occurred. The record for the fastest a human has ever traveled remains with the crew of Apollo 10. True, the commercial airliner Concorde, which first flew in 1969, reached a maximum speed of 1,400 mph. And the Soviet Tupolev Tu-144, which flew first, reached an even faster speed of 1,553 mph. But those speeds not only have failed to increase; they have decreased since the Tupolev Tu-144 was cancelled and the Concorde was abandoned.

None of this stopped Toffler’s own career. He kept retooling his analysis to come up with new spectacular pronouncements. In 1980, he produced The Third Wave, its argument lifted from Ernest Mandel’s “third technological revolution”—except that while Mandel thought these changes would spell the end of capitalism, Toffler assumed capitalism was eternal. By 1990, Toffler was the personal intellectual guru to Republican congressman Newt Gingrich, who claimed that his 1994 “Contract With America” was inspired, in part, by the understanding that the United States needed to move from an antiquated, materialist, industrial mind-set to a new, free-market, information age, Third Wave civilization.

There are all sorts of ironies in this connection. One of Toffler’s greatest achievements was inspiring the government to create an Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). One of Gingrich’s first acts on winning control of the House of Representatives in 1995 was defunding the OTA as an example of useless government extravagance. Still, there’s no contradiction here. By this time, Toffler had long since given up on influencing policy by appealing to the general public; he was making a living largely by giving seminars to CEOs and corporate think tanks. His insights had been privatized.  

- David Graeber, "Of Flying Cars and the Declining Rate of Profit", The Baffler

http://www.thebaffler.com/salvos/of-flying-cars-and-the-declining-rate-of-profit (http://www.thebaffler.com/salvos/of-flying-cars-and-the-declining-rate-of-profit)
I recently finished reading this book: http://www.rushkoff.com/present-shock/ (http://www.rushkoff.com/present-shock/)   It takes Toffler's ideas and examines them from a present day perspective. He also coins terms like fractalnoia and digiphrenia to describe the effects technology has on human psychology. A very interesting book.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 28, 2015, 09:58:33 AM
			

			

				I'm listening to the show from the beginning again, and am wondering if Omar or someone ever did synopses of each episode? Thanks!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amc19 on June 28, 2015, 03:56:31 PM
			

			

				The half hour of power was amazing again this week. I was in tears at one point. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on June 28, 2015, 08:02:21 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on June 28, 2015, 09:58:33 AM
I'm listening to the show from the beginning again, and am wondering if Omar or someone ever did synopses of each episode? Thanks!

No, but Scratchbomb did logs of 2000-2002 and half of 2003:

http://scratchbomb.com/best_show_logs/ (http://scratchbomb.com/best_show_logs/)



			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 29, 2015, 11:39:24 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Omar on June 28, 2015, 08:02:21 PM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on June 28, 2015, 09:58:33 AM
I'm listening to the show from the beginning again, and am wondering if Omar or someone ever did synopses of each episode? Thanks!

No, but Scratchbomb did logs of 2000-2002 and half of 2003:

http://scratchbomb.com/best_show_logs/ (http://scratchbomb.com/best_show_logs/)

Thanks, Omar
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on June 29, 2015, 12:57:26 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: amc19 on June 28, 2015, 03:56:31 PM
The half hour of power was amazing again this week. I was in tears at one point.

The HH of P has been CONSISTENTLY WONDERFUL. I love it. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on June 29, 2015, 01:03:05 PM
			

			

				"Over there-ah by the wood chop"  More of Mike's Southerner Portrayal Theatre please!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on June 29, 2015, 01:30:52 PM
			

			

				Mike's portrayal of a southerner, while funny, may - Ah say, may - be considered a hate crime.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Einstein_Concubine on June 29, 2015, 09:07:22 PM
			

			

				If Tom thinks wrestling fans are dumb at times, he should check any wrestling forum while any wrestling show is going on live. Those are thee best internet train wrecks ever.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 29, 2015, 10:49:09 PM
			

			

				Those guys should have asked Mike if he was drinking some "cold bere" that's how they say beer down here. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on June 30, 2015, 09:59:49 AM
			

			

				Is Mike's accent a New Orleans one? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on June 30, 2015, 11:03:25 AM
			

			

				"Kinfolk said Jed move away from there"

I think the "there" is where Mike's accent is from.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on July 01, 2015, 03:12:08 PM
			

			

				I've only just started listening to this week's episode, but happy that the audio sounds a lot better than in the prior shows recorded at Earwolf. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cowboydan on July 01, 2015, 03:18:46 PM
			

			

				Favorite moment so far: Donald Trump announcing his run for president over the chorus of "Touch Me"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on July 01, 2015, 04:38:46 PM
			

			

				I loved the end of Ron's call, and Gary was on fire... but Patton calling Tom out on his enjoyment of "Entourage" over "Fury Road" might have been my favorite moment of the episode.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on July 01, 2015, 05:56:42 PM
			

			

				I just now realized that Entourage isn't a reality show. I assumed it was (haven't seen it)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on July 02, 2015, 10:46:43 AM
			

			

				Excellent show. Patton is the perfect guest. The whole thing was totally on point.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on July 02, 2015, 01:27:17 PM
			

			

				Trejo starring Jim Gaffigan
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cowboydan on July 02, 2015, 10:17:29 PM
			

			

				If you follow Tom's logic about Celebrity Apprentice, I think there's a chance Trump might renounce his candidacy pretty quickly. That'd be a sad day for Bill Maher. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on July 03, 2015, 12:36:44 PM
			

			

				Classic gets thrown around a lot, but this episode was, without any doubts, a classic one. Patton fits the show so well and is an ideal guest. The Gary segment had me hoarse from laughing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 03, 2015, 02:26:45 PM
			

			

				Now all we need is Ted and Amy on the show and the new show will be complete.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: justinmh05 on July 03, 2015, 03:59:59 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on July 03, 2015, 02:26:45 PM
Now all we need is Ted and Amy on the show and the new show will be complete.

Please let this happen soon! And maybe Jon Glaser too?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 03, 2015, 05:02:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: justinmh05 on July 03, 2015, 03:59:59 PM
Quote from: Shades on July 03, 2015, 02:26:45 PM
Now all we need is Ted and Amy on the show and the new show will be complete.

Please let this happen soon! And maybe Jon Glaser too?

He's not an old guest, but I would like to see Conner O'Malley on the show. That Burger King video he did cracks me up every time. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on July 03, 2015, 08:26:33 PM
			

			

				I can't wait for Tom to be on Hollywood Handbook, I was so glad to hear he's a fan I've always thought they'd be a perfect fit. Their whole thing really lines up with the S&W style in my opinion. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on July 04, 2015, 12:26:55 AM
			

			

				I'm so glad someone finally took on that creep Jimmy Stewart
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on July 04, 2015, 03:04:34 PM
			

			

				This latest episode coupled with the one-two punch of last week's episode and the HHP is almost too much funny. There are almost too many highlights to mention. Kirsten Bartlett being responsible for the death of Babylon Fields, the whole runner about Vertigo, LJP's insane neighborhood, "Get out. Get out right now.", and a bunch of other hilarious stuff I've already forgotten. 

This has been one hell of a run of episodes. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 04, 2015, 10:40:16 PM
			

			

				Hey Fredericks,

Your new podcast doesn't seem to be downloading. Working for anyone else!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 05, 2015, 12:21:52 AM
			

			

				When Tom shrugged off his brother's death, the show must go on!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 05, 2015, 08:09:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on July 04, 2015, 10:40:16 PM
Hey Fredericks,

Your new podcast doesn't seem to be downloading. Working for anyone else!
No! Those Podbeaners did something weird. 

I was so angry I sent them an EMAIL!

I'll let you know how it works out. Can you see it in iTunes? I can't. 

Actually, I think they may be trying to drive traffic to their own site. They've created a player on their own their site.


http://fredericksnprcast.podbean.com/e/stupid-and-violent/ (http://fredericksnprcast.podbean.com/e/stupid-and-violent/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 05, 2015, 08:13:16 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on July 05, 2015, 08:09:53 PM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on July 04, 2015, 10:40:16 PM
Hey Fredericks,

Your new podcast doesn't seem to be downloading. Working for anyone else!
No! Those Podbeaners did something weird. 

I was so angry I sent them an EMAIL!

I'll let you know how it works out. Can you see it in iTunes? I can't. 

Actually, I think they may be trying to drive traffic to their own site. They've created a player on their own their site.


http://fredericksnprcast.podbean.com/e/stupid-and-violent/ (http://fredericksnprcast.podbean.com/e/stupid-and-violent/)

Yeah it was set to download from iTunes and just froze and kept spooling...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 05, 2015, 08:30:05 PM
			

			

				Send them an Email!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 07, 2015, 11:18:25 AM
			

			

				I nearly had to pull the car over when Patton made a reference to Ralph Macchio in "Teachers."

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/40/2d/4c/402d4ccced994cca4f41e4f3a55c6042.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 07, 2015, 03:03:21 PM
			

			

				In the new incarnation of the show, Tom has a way of pronouncing "Ew!"--particularly during Wurster calls--that is absolutely hilarious. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on July 07, 2015, 03:21:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Denim Gremlin on July 03, 2015, 08:26:33 PM
I can't wait for Tom to be on Hollywood Handbook, I was so glad to hear he's a fan I've always thought they'd be a perfect fit. Their whole thing really lines up with the S&W style in my opinion.

"This show is horse shit... this show is just straight-up horse shit."

-- Tom
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on July 07, 2015, 04:32:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AllSussedOut on July 07, 2015, 03:21:54 PM
Quote from: Denim Gremlin on July 03, 2015, 08:26:33 PM
I can't wait for Tom to be on Hollywood Handbook, I was so glad to hear he's a fan I've always thought they'd be a perfect fit. Their whole thing really lines up with the S&W style in my opinion.

"This show is horse shit... this show is just straight-up horse shit."

-- Tom

Are we Friends of Egg now?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Einstein_Concubine on July 08, 2015, 02:04:15 AM
			

			

				Why is the world so controlled by TV? Is there nothing else to talk about? I just don't get it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 08, 2015, 08:24:45 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Einstein_Concubine on July 08, 2015, 02:04:15 AM
Why is the world so controlled by TV? Is there nothing else to talk about? I just don't get it.
Me neither.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on July 08, 2015, 09:55:41 AM
			

			

				The phone number works for you guys too. Call and bring up other things. 

Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on July 08, 2015, 12:48:47 PM
			

			

				I enjoy Tom (and sometimes guests) making fun of TV stuff, even though I haven't watched 90% of it.  I had to tune in to Storage Wars, Celebrity Apprentice, and Pawn Stars for an episode or two just to see what Tom was making fun of, and it made those shows fun to watch.
Well except the Celebrity Apprentice with Dee Snider and Lou Ferrigno, I got sucked into that one...

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Key Loser on July 08, 2015, 12:50:02 PM
			

			

				Andrew Droid Clay
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DavidBroie on July 08, 2015, 05:48:32 PM
			

			

				https://youtu.be/5eAQa4MOGkE

But Tom was right to hang up on that guy.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on July 09, 2015, 03:30:15 AM
			

			

				I wrote it in the chat and I'll write it here: this is the Summer of the Newbridge Character Murders. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on July 09, 2015, 10:42:52 AM
			

			

				I'd like to nominate Charlie Morgan for Rookie of the Year. I'm really loving his addition to the show. I hope a friday podcast episode is just him and Mike "chatting". 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on July 09, 2015, 12:11:52 PM
			

			

				Tuesday's show was great:
- I loved Bryce's very introspective call... perfect timing for me, as I've been having to research The Dead for my personal music documentary/project, kinda-sorta out of my will.
- I loved that Bryce dropped the 25+ year old Touchhead term and owned it.
- I loved Tom reacting to AP Mike being weird near the end.
- I loved Alice's call at the end, her abject horror of being accused of peeping, her being cleared of it, and Tom singing "LAY-DEE PEEP-UH" 
- I was sad to hear Tom being sad & down about things, and I love Tom, and know that a high point will come before he knows it.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Nicholas Tanek on July 09, 2015, 01:22:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Denim Gremlin on July 03, 2015, 08:26:33 PM
I can't wait for Tom to be on Hollywood Handbook, I was so glad to hear he's a fan I've always thought they'd be a perfect fit. Their whole thing really lines up with the S&W style in my opinion.

That episode is insanely funny.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: warmachine on July 09, 2015, 01:28:49 PM
			

			

				I think my new favorite best show thing is the conspiratorial tone Tom applies to "they even party there!" in the Vegas ads.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on July 09, 2015, 02:00:40 PM
			

			

				just started listening to Tuesday's. Laughed out loud at Oprah giving out Boredoms records....haha
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on July 09, 2015, 02:49:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: warmachine on July 09, 2015, 01:28:49 PM
I think my new favorite best show thing is the conspiratorial tone Tom applies to "they even party there!" in the Vegas ads.
I am mildly surprised that Tom doesn't have AP Mike read any ad copy, especially the Vegas ads. 

Fave: Charley Morgan's "Hey Corny!" story.  I love the way his calls always seem on the verge of oblivious disaster but he always pulls it back in to coherence- his "Fuck it!" not withstanding. And also he brings a different vibe to the new Best Show- kinda like the wilder callers of the early days on WFMU.

Also Tom's "You are so strange!" to AP Mike.

PS when one does an image search of Charley Morgan actor in google, the 4th pic is Mike Liske.

Here's that 8 season 2 season Harry Morgan "Pete & Gladys" sitcom that Charley mentioned on the TV Guide...
(http://www.lawzone.com/half-nor/petengladys.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on July 09, 2015, 03:15:34 PM
			

			

				If the narrator of Shaving Cream is on there, What about "The Phantom Windbreaker" speaking of stuff I heard as a kid on Dr Demento...

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on July 10, 2015, 10:29:37 AM
			

			

				I have to admit, I was not excited hearing Charley Morgan call in again. But I think he gets the show, and Mike's reaction at hearing him drop an F-bomb was wonderful. He also did a great job reading Mike's story. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RReynolds on July 10, 2015, 11:37:04 AM
			

			

				
Eagerly anticipating the "Free AP Mike" t-shirt.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on July 10, 2015, 01:33:26 PM
			

			

				Does anyone have a link to Jape Henry's (is that what Tom was saying his name was?) Instagram?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on July 10, 2015, 02:45:52 PM
			

			

				https://instagram.com/sjpenry/

---------------------------------

Mike saying "you're looking at a guy who has nothing to lose, Tom" in the HHOP made me bark out in laughter at my desk at work. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on July 10, 2015, 02:55:58 PM
			

			

				Best half hour of power yet.  That lady from Dallas- even if that had been a script for a Debbie Downer skit, the writers would think "let's dial this back a little."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Izapunter on July 10, 2015, 08:58:15 PM
			

			

				The Cashew Crunch saga
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 11, 2015, 01:00:33 PM
			

			

				The beard-and-plaid crew is out in full force concern trolling Mike on Twitter over the yoga pants comment: "You can work your way back from this, Mike" (said in all seriousness) Where do these people come from? I hope that when "Live from Dealey Plaza" comes out it has a big old trigger warning for all these very sensitive folks. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on July 11, 2015, 02:47:35 PM
			

			

				Charlie Morgan is my new favorite caller. Even with the toilet talk. He seems to get the show and enjoy being a part of it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 12, 2015, 01:53:03 AM
			

			

				Mike asking that girl about yoga pants has to be his creepy apex. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 12, 2015, 01:58:26 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on July 10, 2015, 01:33:26 PM
Does anyone have a link to Jape Henry's (is that what Tom was saying his name was?) Instagram?

I looked it up and couldn't find anything either. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on July 12, 2015, 08:08:20 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on July 12, 2015, 01:53:03 AM
Mike asking that girl about yoga pants has to be his creepy apex.

Grow up. It's schtick, you dummy. You realize it's a comedy show, right?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 12, 2015, 08:27:37 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: B_Buster on July 12, 2015, 08:08:20 AM
Quote from: Shades on July 12, 2015, 01:53:03 AM
Mike asking that girl about yoga pants has to be his creepy apex.

Grow up. It's schtick, you dummy. You realize it's a comedy show, right?

Aye Yi Yi
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: warmachine on July 12, 2015, 12:07:05 PM
			

			

				I think all of these Mike related HHoP calls are making it pretty clear that the people are clamoring for the return of Depravity's Rainbow!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 12, 2015, 03:30:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: warmachine on July 12, 2015, 12:07:05 PM
I think all of these Mike related HHoP calls are making it pretty clear that the people are clamoring for the return of Depravity's Rainbow!

That would be great. I still think Depravity's Rainbow has the best theme song of them all. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on July 12, 2015, 09:04:03 PM
			

			

				I prefer the Mike Show theme song.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 13, 2015, 07:14:50 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on July 12, 2015, 09:04:03 PM
I prefer the Mike Show theme song.
I'm sure that's what he meant, Buffer.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on July 13, 2015, 09:31:11 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on July 12, 2015, 01:58:26 AM
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on July 10, 2015, 01:33:26 PM
Does anyone have a link to Jape Henry's (is that what Tom was saying his name was?) Instagram?

I looked it up and couldn't find anything either.

https://instagram.com/sjpenry/
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Nicholas Tanek on July 13, 2015, 02:39:25 PM
			

			

				Do you think Tom talking about his appearance on Hollywood Handbook will be a running gag?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 13, 2015, 11:18:33 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: warmachine on July 09, 2015, 01:28:49 PM
I think my new favorite best show thing is the conspiratorial tone Tom applies to "they even party there!" in the Vegas ads.

Seconded.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 14, 2015, 08:46:41 AM
			

			

				Tom's taking a well deserved night off tonight. Skype thing, fonpr?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on July 14, 2015, 11:46:49 AM
			

			

				(At the risk of being nosy... who does one get in on the skype thing?)

(EDITL ok, no "risk" or anything. I am being just plain nosy.)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 14, 2015, 02:32:53 PM
			

			

				Mackro, everyone is invited. If we are doing it, Fredericks should appear here sometime later this afternoon to tell you how to get on...I only have Skype set up on my machine at home, so I can't remember his exact screen name.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 14, 2015, 08:39:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mackro on July 14, 2015, 11:46:49 AM
(At the risk of being nosy... who does one get in on the skype thing?)

(EDITL ok, no "risk" or anything. I am being just plain nosy.)

Guessing it's not happening tonight, mackro. Next time we have it, just search for fredericksmindthing on Skype and call him. He'll loop you in...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 14, 2015, 08:47:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on July 14, 2015, 08:46:41 AM
Tom's taking a well deserved night off tonight. Skype thing, fonpr?
We could do a short one. I'll sign into Skype. We'll see what happens.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fredfoster on July 16, 2015, 02:15:44 PM
			

			

				I really enjoyed the call compilation. I've always felt that Tom kills it on the phone and it's what he's best at. Better than the Gems, better than interviews with celebrities, better than the squirrel and all that.

Just my opinion. I hope more of these compilations pop up in the future.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on July 17, 2015, 09:40:12 AM
			

			

				From the Half-Hour of Power: 

Compression Socks.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on July 19, 2015, 03:51:57 PM
			

			

				The Half Hour of Power just keeps getting funnier and funnier. Its the perfect compliment to the Best Show proper.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on July 19, 2015, 06:03:27 PM
			

			

				That, and Gary's podcast.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 19, 2015, 06:28:19 PM
			

			

				Not concern trolling here, but it troubles me to when Tom talks about keeping the show solvent, afloat, etc. I can't lose this show again!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RReynolds on July 19, 2015, 08:10:09 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on July 19, 2015, 06:28:19 PM
Not concern trolling here, but it troubles me to when Tom talks about keeping the show solvent, afloat, etc. I can't lose this show again!
 
Yeah, I'll buy a year's worth of cashew clusters and Coors for Mike if it lightens the load. Back the truck right up to Massa's next Sunday. With the addition of the various Friday podcasts, the box set and the live shows, there's never been a better time to be a fan of this show. Big time A-list guests. Seth Meyers. Shiiiiiie. I want to bury you in greenbacks, Tommy. 1's and 5's up to your ears. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 20, 2015, 08:26:03 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: rReynolds on July 19, 2015, 08:10:09 PM
 I want to bury you in greenbacks, Tommy. 
I feel certain Mr. Scharpling loves your use of that particular appellation. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RReynolds on July 20, 2015, 06:15:50 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on July 20, 2015, 08:26:03 AM
Quote from: rReynolds on July 19, 2015, 08:10:09 PM
 I want to bury you in greenbacks, Tommy. 
I feel certain Mr. Scharpling loves your use of that particular appellation.

Hah, too casual? My apologies, it felt right rhythmically in the moment. Just letting my hair down among Friends. But duly noted, I bow to your wisdom Fredericks. Big fan of your whole oeuvre. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 20, 2015, 06:27:45 PM
			

			

				Any newbies here, Fonpr is too modest to tout his wonderful podcast "Fredericks Mind Thing". Do yourself a favor!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 20, 2015, 09:32:42 PM
			

			

				Ah, jeez. Stop it!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on July 22, 2015, 12:30:54 AM
			

			

				Just glad I got Watto on to the list of 100 worst characters. The chat board has power that most can't possibly imagine.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on July 22, 2015, 10:34:08 AM
			

			

				"Oh no, Chapo's barrelin' towards Trump! Oh no....uh noooo"  

The best PBR call since the return of the Best Show.  The new "Yeaaaaaaauuuuuuuuuuuuh", the freakout about a toasted hoagie "Get behind me demon of Hades!", and "El Chapo Lives!"  

What was that dramatic music during the showdown between Trump and El Chapo?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on July 22, 2015, 12:44:45 PM
			

			

				Did anyone mention Stephen Baldwin in Biodome? I forgot about that one till this morning...ugh

(http://i60.tinypic.com/wah9nm.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Nicholas Tanek on July 22, 2015, 03:15:13 PM
			

			

				The Philly Boy Roy call was fantastic. I loved how he brought up the past Paul Rudd / PBR call too. Plus, "There's a mouse that's wearing a Flyer's jersey."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on July 22, 2015, 05:21:22 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Nicholas Tanek on July 22, 2015, 03:15:13 PM
The Philly Boy Roy call was fantastic. I loved how he brought up the past Paul Rudd / PBR call too. Plus, "There's a mouse that's wearing a Flyer's jersey."

But he never explained how he survived being stabbed.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on July 22, 2015, 05:47:14 PM
			

			

				Well, he has been hitting the bong with Doug Trump pretty hard recently.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AnniefromKS on July 22, 2015, 06:16:03 PM
			

			

				"I dropped my wallet" and last night's "a little mouse ran by" seem like covers for Mr. Wurster cracking up. It always delights me to no end when I can hear these gents laughing for real. 

Thank you, Misters Scharpling and Wurster, for improving a lousy day of mine. And for all the worst character callers, especially those unceremoniously dumped by Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on July 23, 2015, 02:14:23 PM
			

			

				speaking of Michael K stage injuries, this just makes my hair stand on end reading it

http://old.post-gazette.com/ae/20030127cynics0127fnp5.asp (http://old.post-gazette.com/ae/20030127cynics0127fnp5.asp)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Adam in Chicago on July 23, 2015, 04:45:30 PM
			

			

				Did Buster Poindexter appear anywhere on the Worst 100? I didn't think of that until Wednesday but, man, that'd be at the top of my personal list. 

Also, with all the talk of felt at the end, I was really hoping that Tom would close out the list with a Crank Yanker.

Love the calls from Terre T, btw. Such a great show all around this week.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on July 23, 2015, 06:57:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AnniefromKS on July 22, 2015, 06:16:03 PM
"I dropped my wallet" and last night's "a little mouse ran by" seem like covers for Mr. Wurster cracking up. It always delights me to no end when I can hear these gents laughing for real. 
Sometimes, there's also a crazy amount of pollen coming into a room or the studio, despite the windows being closed.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on July 24, 2015, 02:35:06 PM
			

			

				"You're in the pocket of Big Dudio!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peter falk on July 24, 2015, 03:24:46 PM
			

			

				I almost crashed my car laughing at the Mr. T call on the half hour of power this morning on the way to work.   That was one for the ages.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on July 24, 2015, 06:31:33 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: doctor klopek on July 24, 2015, 03:24:46 PM
I almost crashed my car laughing at the Mr. T call on the half hour of power this morning on the way to work.   That was one for the ages.

That was great. "Mr T" clearly was not planning ahead of getting gomped after a couple of "Shut up fool"s but Tom feeds him enough rope to hang himself by keeping him on the air.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on July 25, 2015, 09:52:59 AM
			

			

				Mister T was hilarious, but there was that dude before who completely wasted time because he had nothing to say. I need to start calling the Half Hour of Power to tell my stories about pissing off Michael Moore, or walking through fist-fights in Philadelphia, etc.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on July 26, 2015, 12:55:16 PM
			

			

				OK, is the Worst 100 list posted online anywhere? Over a month in the making, it deserves to posted for posterity somewhere.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on July 28, 2015, 01:55:32 PM
			

			

				"What happened to Trump?" "Oh, he bought it." Also, a bit of Best Show conspiracy talk here, do we think Mister T might be the same mind behind Anonymous? The Best Calls vol #1 reminded of that lunatic and I can't help but wonder if we are experiencing some sort of Red Dragon like weirdo evolution. 

I'm sure the full list will be revealing on tonight's show or soon there after. Terre T's suggestion of Ariel was right on the money. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rinehart on July 28, 2015, 02:26:41 PM
			

			

				I think Mister T might be that mattress criminal, honestly.

Also, how did all of Jeff Dunham's puppets not make the list?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 28, 2015, 03:49:52 PM
			

			

				Have you ever tried to intentionally sing off key? Like get every note wrong? It's hard. Similarly, it must have taken work for the Mr. T caller during last week's Half Hour of Power to get every single thing wrong. He was woefully unprepared, could not keep the voice, got Mr. T's character name wrong from Rocky III, claimed to have been 'playing possum' when knocked out by Rocky even though he stayed down, and said his apartment in Philly where he suggested taking Adrian was his grandmother's apartment.

It was the funniest damn call I have heard in years.

Am I the dummy here? Was that guy a friend of Tom's who planned that hilarious trainwreck? Was this a Wurster-style ruse?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on July 28, 2015, 07:42:51 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 28, 2015, 03:49:52 PM
Have you ever tried to intentionally sing off key? Like get every note wrong? It's hard. Similarly, it must have taken work for the Mr. T caller during last week's Half Hour of Power to get every single thing wrong. He was woefully unprepared, could not keep the voice, got Mr. T's character name wrong from Rocky III, claimed to have been 'playing possum' when knocked out by Rocky even though he stayed down, and said his apartment in Philly where he suggested taking Adrian was his grandmother's apartment.

It was the funniest damn call I have heard in years.

Am I the dummy here? Was that guy a friend of Tom's who planned that hilarious trainwreck? Was this a Wurster-style ruse?

He called the old show iirc
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on July 29, 2015, 09:00:25 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on July 28, 2015, 07:42:51 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 28, 2015, 03:49:52 PM
Have you ever tried to intentionally sing off key? Like get every note wrong? It's hard. Similarly, it must have taken work for the Mr. T caller during last week's Half Hour of Power to get every single thing wrong. He was woefully unprepared, could not keep the voice, got Mr. T's character name wrong from Rocky III, claimed to have been 'playing possum' when knocked out by Rocky even though he stayed down, and said his apartment in Philly where he suggested taking Adrian was his grandmother's apartment.

It was the funniest damn call I have heard in years.

Am I the dummy here? Was that guy a friend of Tom's who planned that hilarious trainwreck? Was this a Wurster-style ruse?

He called the old show iirc

well way back in the day there was someone (maybe multiple people) who used to call and play sounds off an actual Mr. T soundboard like this http://www.realmofdarkness.net/pc/sb/mrt/3 (http://www.realmofdarkness.net/pc/sb/mrt/3)

I think that's what this dude was trying to reference. 

I don't think it was a prepared bit Jon, at least I hope not, Tom's a lot less tolerant of people doing wacky shit like that these days, remember how many idiots and weirdos trying to do comedy bits and characters there were in the early days? I think the HHOP is going to be a goldmine for that stuff.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 29, 2015, 10:19:04 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Denim Gremlin on July 29, 2015, 09:00:25 AM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on July 28, 2015, 07:42:51 PM
Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on July 28, 2015, 03:49:52 PM
Have you ever tried to intentionally sing off key? Like get every note wrong? It's hard. Similarly, it must have taken work for the Mr. T caller during last week's Half Hour of Power to get every single thing wrong. He was woefully unprepared, could not keep the voice, got Mr. T's character name wrong from Rocky III, claimed to have been 'playing possum' when knocked out by Rocky even though he stayed down, and said his apartment in Philly where he suggested taking Adrian was his grandmother's apartment.

It was the funniest damn call I have heard in years.

Am I the dummy here? Was that guy a friend of Tom's who planned that hilarious trainwreck? Was this a Wurster-style ruse?

He called the old show iirc

well way back in the day there was someone (maybe multiple people) who used to call and play sounds off an actual Mr. T soundboard like this http://www.realmofdarkness.net/pc/sb/mrt/3 (http://www.realmofdarkness.net/pc/sb/mrt/3)

I think that's what this dude was trying to reference. 

I don't think it was a prepared bit Jon, at least I hope not, Tom's a lot less tolerant of people doing wacky shit like that these days, remember how many idiots and weirdos trying to do comedy bits and characters there were in the early days? I think the HHOP is going to be a goldmine for that stuff.


Yeah, it definitely seemed like it was referencing the old Mr. T soundboard calls. 

Unlike other times when jerks call in and try to do characters, this guy at least kept providing stuff for Tom to work with. The other people just trip on themselves and then it's over. Whatever it was, it had me laughing uncontrollably.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on July 29, 2015, 11:34:27 AM
			

			

				Condolences to Jefferton for being this week's peeper
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: frank_lee on July 29, 2015, 12:14:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on July 26, 2015, 12:55:16 PM
OK, is the Worst 100 list posted online anywhere? Over a month in the making, it deserves to posted for posterity somewhere.

I've been wondering the same thing. This is a rough cut of it, with many gaps and probably a few mistakes. I was hoping some other Friends of Tom could help.

Best Show: Worst 100 Fictional Characters of All Time

1. Jerry Seinfeld, from Seinfeld

6. Ariel, from The Little Mermaid

8. Dimone from Fast Times at Ridgemont High
9. Boston Celtics Mascot

13. Quentin Tarantino's character from Pulp Fiction
14. C3PA

20. Les from Hardcore Pawn

22. Long Duck Dong
23. John Goodman's character from Flight

25. E-Trade Baby from TV commercials
26. Kevin Morton from Peewee Herman
27. Marty Funkhouser
28. Dave from The Chipmunks
29. Stifler, from American Pie series

34. Insane Clown Posse Logo "Hatchet Man"
35. Barry the Bee (voiced by Jerry Seinfeld) from The Bee Movie
36. Parker Posey's character in Dazed and Confused

39. Cliff Paul (Chris Paul's brother) in insurance TV ad
40. Richie Rich
41. Quagmire from Family Guy
42. California Raisins

44. Six Flags old guy in ads
45. Pepe LePew
46. Great Gazoo
47. ET
48. Cotton-eye Joe
49. Father Phil
50. Grateful Dead Dancing Bears
51. The Turtle from Terrapin Station
52. Europe
55. The Guy Smashing An Ice Cream Cone from Steal Your Face
56. Mickey Mouse
Shia LeBouf
57. Sylvester P. Smythe, mascot from Cracked Magazine
58. Frazier
59. Chet
60. Michael Jordan in Space Jam

61. Seth from Hardcore Pawn
61. Mucinex Mucus (TV advertisement)

63. Doug Stamper
64. Iron Jay from Lay Leno Show
65. 
66. Mickey from Seinfeld
67. The Charmin Bears
68. The blonde dude (Ken?) from Street Fighter video game
69. Billy Mac from Take the Money and Run (Hootie and the Blowfish)
70. The General, from The General commercials
71. Lois from 
72. Rodney Dangerfield's character from Natural Born Killers
73. Waddo
74. Chris Gaines
75. Ronald McDonald

78. Guitarist from Mad Max Fury Road 
79. The Sonic guys
80. Jim from The Office
81. Q from Star Trek
82. Lieutenant Terence McDonagh, from Bad Lieutenant, Port of Call
83. The Noid

85. Batman
87. Ashley from Hardcore Pawn
88. Bud Bundy
89. Spuds McKenzie
90. John Cryer's character from Two and a Half Men

93. Slingblade
94. The Lawnmower Man
95. The Ernie Statue from Sesame Street

100. Pure Prairie League Album Art Guy
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on July 29, 2015, 01:51:54 PM
			

			

				Last night's topic speaks to me. In fact my old band wrote a song about it called "I Don't Get It".  Listening to the podcast now...

https://soundcloud.com/mike-desertt/i-dont-get-it
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on July 29, 2015, 02:28:48 PM
			

			

				A QUAD-FOOTED DOODLE-BOOP.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on July 29, 2015, 02:56:21 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JesseFromVegas on July 29, 2015, 11:34:27 AM
Condolences to Jefferton for being this week's peeper

I walked right into it and I had to keep moving the phone so my Pete Holmsian laugh didn't make it so much worse.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on July 29, 2015, 03:12:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: frank_lee on July 29, 2015, 12:14:47 PM

I've been wondering the same thing. This is a rough cut of it, with many gaps and probably a few mistakes. I was hoping some other Friends of Tom could help.

Best Show: Worst 100 Fictional Characters of All Time


55. The Guy Smashing An Ice Cream Cone from 

 
Europe 72.  And it's a crime against album art unmatched until What The... by Black Flag.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on July 29, 2015, 04:31:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on July 29, 2015, 03:12:18 PM
Quote from: frank_lee on July 29, 2015, 12:14:47 PM

I've been wondering the same thing. This is a rough cut of it, with many gaps and probably a few mistakes. I was hoping some other Friends of Tom could help.

Best Show: Worst 100 Fictional Characters of All Time


55. The Guy Smashing An Ice Cream Cone from 

 
Europe 72.  And it's a crime against album art unmatched until What The... by Black Flag.

I love the Europe '72 album art! It perfectly captures the idea of psychedelic drugs and therefore is a great match for the Dead. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 29, 2015, 09:02:52 PM
			

			

				When they started talking old timey jazz I zoned out and thought Tom was talking to Robert Crumb. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 30, 2015, 11:22:18 AM
			

			

				King Leer
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on July 30, 2015, 06:33:22 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on July 29, 2015, 03:12:18 PM
Quote from: frank_lee on July 29, 2015, 12:14:47 PM

I've been wondering the same thing. This is a rough cut of it, with many gaps and probably a few mistakes. I was hoping some other Friends of Tom could help.

Best Show: Worst 100 Fictional Characters of All Time


55. The Guy Smashing An Ice Cream Cone from 

 
Europe 72.  And it's a crime against album art unmatched until What The... by Black Flag.

I think he's called the Ice Cream Kid. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 31, 2015, 10:46:19 AM
			

			

				I loved the bit where the Flintstone's vacuum cleaner was being told what his job was.

"But I'm an animal. I don't live on dirt. Eating dirt isn't good for me."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on July 31, 2015, 03:50:19 PM
			

			

				I was wondering what happened to Tom Troccoli’s Dog. Guess they are doing endless jams in the Newbridge Forest with the Universal Congress Of and Sylvia Juncosa

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fidget on July 31, 2015, 06:54:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on July 31, 2015, 10:46:19 AM
I loved the bit where the Flintstone's vacuum cleaner was being told what his job was.

"But I'm an animal. I don't live on dirt. Eating dirt isn't good for me."

My sediments exactly.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on July 31, 2015, 10:59:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: frank_lee on July 29, 2015, 12:14:47 PM
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on July 26, 2015, 12:55:16 PM
OK, is the Worst 100 list posted online anywhere? Over a month in the making, it deserves to posted for posterity somewhere.

I've been wondering the same thing. This is a rough cut of it, with many gaps and probably a few mistakes. I was hoping some other Friends of Tom could help.



I do remember Thorny from The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (Charley Morgan's suggestion) was at around 17 or so, but but may have been lowered due to Charley's use of toilet talk.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on August 04, 2015, 10:58:20 AM
			

			

				The Heinous Creeps Division of The Newbridge Police Department 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on August 05, 2015, 11:28:28 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: bigginsjp on August 04, 2015, 10:58:20 AM
The Heinous Creeps Division of The Newbridge Police Department

You knew they had to have one.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on August 05, 2015, 02:23:05 PM
			

			

				Tom razzing on Kindler before he knew his identity was a fantastic moment. All the shows as of late have been one long hot streak.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on August 05, 2015, 07:57:40 PM
			

			

				"The film is associated with an urban legend well known in the world of cinema. The story goes that when the film was first shown, the audience was so overwhelmed by the moving image of a life-sized train coming directly at them that people screamed and ran to the back of the room. Hellmuth Karasek in the German magazine Der Spiegel wrote that the film "had a particularly lasting impact; yes, it caused fear, terror, even panic."[2] However, some have doubted the veracity of this incident such as film scholar and historian Martin Loiperdinger (de) in his essay, "Lumiere's Arrival of the Train: Cinema's Founding Myth".[3] Whether or not it actually happened, the film undoubtedly astonished people in the audience who were unaccustomed to the amazingly realistic illusions created by moving pictures."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on August 05, 2015, 11:59:48 PM
			

			

				I've also heard the same story about early film audiences panicking when the guy in "The Great Train Robbery" shot his gun in a direct closeup. There's an homage to that shot at the end of Goodfellas. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on August 06, 2015, 12:55:15 AM
			

			

				This last show's topic is one of the best in a really long time. This is one of those evergreen topics, we should spend months discussing showbiz crimes. Highlights include the Best Show's new legal council Grace, anything involving Julie Klausner (who was hilarious on What What Happens Live), Tom's continued grudge against "Every Breath You Take", Dudio just being Dudio, "We can't get this guy on the evil robot stuff.", Wurster's "riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight", El Chapo's continued reign of terror, and that caller that freestyled all over the topic.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on August 06, 2015, 11:15:57 AM
			

			

				It's a minor thing but has anyone else noticed the "bluetooth pairing" sound that seems to be a part of Jon Wurster's calls now? It's been happening consistently for the last few weeks. Similar to the Newbridge Phone effect, I don't care if it's intentional or accidental but it cracks me up when I hear it. 

I've also been enjoying the "the last caller is a peeper" thing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Einstein_Concubine on August 06, 2015, 02:48:09 PM
			

			

				Re:Francine... Don't understand why someone in love with a young girl would go to jail for that long.  Mainly it's the bad ones only after one thing that ruin it for everyone else.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on August 06, 2015, 03:26:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JeffertonFromTX on August 06, 2015, 12:55:15 AM
This last show's topic is one of the best in a really long time. This is one of those evergreen topics, we should spend months discussing showbiz crimes. Highlights include the Best Show's new legal council Grace, anything involving Julie Klausner (who was hilarious on What What Happens Live), Tom's continued grudge against "Every Breath You Take", Dudio just being Dudio, "We can't get this guy on the evil robot stuff.", Wurster's "riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight", El Chapo's continued reign of terror, and that caller that freestyled all over the topic.

Cosign+100000  I love the #ShowbizCrimes topic, and would love to see a ranking of Worst Sentences based on the crime.  (I'm pretty sure GG Allin or the Mentors would rank the highest, though.)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on August 07, 2015, 01:25:25 AM
			

			

				Gary Glitter and Pete Townsend 😝
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on August 07, 2015, 05:31:00 PM
			

			

				Nice to hear Dave from Knoxville on the HHOP. 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on August 08, 2015, 06:05:10 AM
			

			

				When is the "Charlie Morgan/Dr. Dave Goode Tyme Radio Hour" going to start?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 08, 2015, 07:27:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on August 07, 2015, 05:31:00 PM
Nice to hear Dave from Knoxville on the HHOP.
How did I miss that?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on August 09, 2015, 12:23:22 AM
			

			

				The Adam Resnick show:

Tom saying "Tron." Specifically, his pronunciation of "Tron."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 12, 2015, 07:51:23 PM
			

			

				Dave was great on the HHOP, it's too bad he can't join the panel regularly
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 13, 2015, 12:12:30 AM
			

			

				Bibi is the best caller of the new era, no doubt.  Loose cannon but manages to keep it together long enough for an entertaining call.  

Jack Black. JB. Jaybles.  Simply a great guy and a music nerd.  I could listen to him and Tom talk for the entire show.  And they're both fans of hoops, which they never got into.  Hope there is more of him calling in the future.  

Dave from Knoxville is a sweet guy and I look forward to exploring his spotify playlists.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on August 13, 2015, 12:16:23 AM
			

			

				http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/watch-new-york-football-supporters-6225972 (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/watch-new-york-football-supporters-6225972)

Here is an article about the MLS HOOLIGANS~ battle between supporters of Red Bulls NY and NYCFC. It's so inane.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDtFCk3Uzxo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDtFCk3Uzxo)

And here is 15 VERY painful moments of NYCFC fans walking through Mid-Town Manhattan before boarding the PATH to Harrison.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on August 13, 2015, 02:07:58 PM
			

			

				So embarrassed to be a fan of a MLS team (thankfully not one of those teams, though!)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cowboydan on August 13, 2015, 10:00:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on August 13, 2015, 12:12:30 AM
Bibi is the best caller of the new era, no doubt.  Loose cannon but manages to keep it together long enough for an entertaining call.  


Definitely my favorite caller. She's been calling for a while, but I think she got GOMP'd a couple times at first. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 15, 2015, 06:17:32 PM
			

			

				I can't be the only one who thought Tom was kidding about the Gilligan's Island podcast.  

http://theacpn.com/category/gilligans-island-podcast/ (http://theacpn.com/category/gilligans-island-podcast/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fidget on August 16, 2015, 12:30:10 AM
			

			

				All the Warriors had to do was steal a car and none of this would be happening to them.....if only they weren't so big on public transportation. - Tom
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spalding on August 17, 2015, 12:58:26 PM
			

			

				Tom imitating TSA guy:  "'I was at Sbarro, getting an $11 slice of pizza,' That's my impression of you, no offense."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on August 17, 2015, 02:09:49 PM
			

			

				Tom imposing Women Only saved the call in portion of the show. Other highlights include Jack Black's toilet mouth, El Chapo's threat, Greggulator's instantly distancing himself away from Doctor Who lest we think he's a nerd, the mobile peeping station, The Gift being a tri-twist clinker, "You don't understand what basketball is like at all.", any and all mentions of Cradle Will Rock, "What's he gonna do with the beanie?!", and the Muppet Gangs.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on August 17, 2015, 08:11:07 PM
			

			

				My favorite was the woman who called about Columbo. I don't know who she was but she was pretty funny and she voiced some of my own Columbo misgivings. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Sashamak on August 19, 2015, 10:33:52 AM
			

			

				There has been this really great trend in the Wurster calls now where Tom's character is getting weirder that is really adding something to the dynamic. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AnniefromKS on August 19, 2015, 11:46:40 AM
			

			

				Last night's show was SUPER TERRIFIC! I really respect how Paul loves the institution of the Best Show and the rolls and riffs that he, Tom, and Rob would get into were so informed and funny. You can tell that they all come from good stock.

I typically use my Tuesday evenings to listen to the Best Show and dig into creative endeavors. Assembling a zine while listening to this episode, which was thoroughly entertaining and substantial from beginning to end, was a wholesome and wonderful way to spend an evening. Thanks, Tom and all who make Best Show possible (peeper-screener Mike, knob-twiddler Dudio, et al)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on August 19, 2015, 03:26:37 PM
			

			

				Historical research suggests the panic was far less widespread than newspapers had indicated at the time. The panic and mass hysteria so readily associated with 'The War of the Worlds' did not occur on anything approaching a nationwide dimension", American University media historian W. Joseph Campbell wrote in 2003. He quotes Robert E. Bartholomew, an authority on mass panic outbreaks, as having said that "there is a growing consensus among sociologists that the extent of the panic … was greatly exaggerated".

This position is supported by contemporary accounts. "In the first place, most people didn't hear [the show]", said Frank Stanton, later president of CBS.

According to Campbell, the most common response said to indicate a panic was calling the local newspaper or police to confirm the story or seek additional information. This, he writes, is an indicator that people were not generally panicking or hysterical.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 19, 2015, 05:52:14 PM
			

			

				So was my staying on the call for that long last night a record, does anyone know?  Please let me have this, I need it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 19, 2015, 07:45:27 PM
			

			

				Also the pitch for the peeper show was so great, especially the detail where Mike is like Angel to Tom's Jim Rockford.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 19, 2015, 08:18:24 PM
			

			

				Jesse, I'm listening to the show again on podcast- They take your call at 54:30 into the podcast.

I've been on my bike listening to your under-the-radar snort and chortlin' to the School for Scoundrels story, the Kane Hodder/Lou Ferrigno convention circuit burns, Sherman Helmsley prog rock story, the Eddie Murphy Meet Dave/Norbit part, the throw-to-Al Roker improv crap-out...and I haven't even got to the revelation that you were still on the line.  I'm at 1:20:05 right now and will post this shortly after it happens...

Okay I'm at the Edgar Awards story...(and you could be heard clearly laughing and they still don't hear you)...Okay Tom knew the whole time, Rob and Paul are amazed.  At 1:23:45.  Boom!  So about 29 mostly silent minutes.  Hope you weren't on a land line.

Favorite moment of last nights show!



 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on August 19, 2015, 08:34:49 PM
			

			

				Someone needs to do a George Jefferson clip collage set to Gong
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 20, 2015, 11:46:35 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on August 19, 2015, 08:18:24 PM
Jesse, I'm listening to the show again on podcast- They take your call at 54:30 into the podcast.

I've been on my bike listening to your under-the-radar snort and chortlin' to the School for Scoundrels story, the Kane Hodder/Lou Ferrigno convention circuit burns, Sherman Helmsley prog rock story, the Eddie Murphy Meet Dave/Norbit part, the throw-to-Al Roker improv crap-out...and I haven't even got to the revelation that you were still on the line.  I'm at 1:20:05 right now and will post this shortly after it happens...

Okay I'm at the Edgar Awards story...(and you could be heard clearly laughing and they still don't hear you)...Okay Tom knew the whole time, Rob and Paul are amazed.  At 1:23:45.  Boom!  So about 29 mostly silent minutes.  Hope you weren't on a land line.

Favorite moment of last nights show!

Never let it be said that I don't know how to shut up and get out of the way when the professionals are doing their thing.  There were so many points where I wanted to interject though, I wanted to ask Huebel why John McEnroe's talk show was on his IMDB and I had a convention story too about the actress who played Ferris Bueller's mother having a booth at the local Star Trek Convention and Richard Kiel shamelessly checking out my wife's butt, but luckily I was smart enough to get out of the way of the comedy.  

Such a great show, and no, I was on my cell phone, I was so scared at a few different points that my crappy reception would end up in the call dropping, but thankfully it held.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on August 20, 2015, 04:45:54 PM
			

			

				Had to Google the name of the vacation rental landlord that Scheer and Heubel mentioned, and she has a 1-star review on Yelp:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/alma-carpenter-oceanside (http://www.yelp.com/biz/alma-carpenter-oceanside)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on August 20, 2015, 04:58:14 PM
			

			

				great episode, Scheer and Huebel were fantastic guests. I'm kinda glad it was mostly just a conversation with them, that topic was kind of a flame out. Was it me or did a lot of the callers seem the miss the point completely? I mean, it's supposed to be funny right, not just calling with who you'd actually like to see play Doctor Who? Have you not heard Tom make fun of the show for the last 2 months? I don't mean that as a diss, I've had a million botched calls, I just found it odd people seemed to take it seriously.

I will say, I did like the weird memetic progression of everyone suddenly needing to have one American and one British answer. I found that really funny.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 20, 2015, 06:36:11 PM
			

			

				I stand by my belief that Burt Young is a hilarious joke answer to the topic and I'm pretty sure either Paul or Rob agreed because one of them laughed at it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on August 22, 2015, 01:51:20 AM
			

			

				Praise Him. Big W

Also, regarding the topic, I honestly couldn't think of a funny answer,  I'm THAT big of a Whovian. Yeah, I said it. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: SWANK MAN on August 23, 2015, 01:11:19 PM
			

			

				paul and rob having the full Oceanside experience(being robbed).  i lived in an apartment there near the train station until i was 7.  a sketchy town indeed.  my dad was robbed at gun point 3 separate times while taking the trash to the dumpster in the alley.   my friends on our street all sold weed(prob. worse) for their horrible parents and were always stealing my toys :/ now i learn that Oceanside stole the script for the human giant movie! CURSE YOU OCEANSIDE!!!*shakes fist*    .....but Johnny Mananas is there so all is forgiven.

paul-"it sounds like the biggest dirtbag town of all time."  lol
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on August 24, 2015, 01:38:00 PM
			

			

				Call from Mikey in Southwest Newbridge

Bands at FuzzFest `15
The Flaming Wimpers
Pizza Explosion
Fat Lisa and the Bible Stealers
Jinx Patrol
Uptight Middle Children
Los Stinkers
Face on Fire
Dumpcakes
Stromboli
David Miscavige and the Miscarriages
Arabian Necktie Sound System
The Dirt Clods
Electric Penmanship
Telephone Meatballs
Store Bought Mayhem
Schindler’s Lust
Skunk Baxturd
The Air Conditioning Eunuchs
Larry and the Panty Magicians
Sexaphone
Turdbag Jump Shot**
Dr. Marble Face
Embryonic Rickshaw
The Einstein Mutants
Hamburger Helter Skelter
Goldie’s Haunches
Ricky and the Flesh
Poppa John Smurf
Hi-ddly Ho Neighbor

Garage Rock Ventriloquist acts
Garagio and Rocky (the Midwest’s Best Garage Rock Ventriloquist act)
Freddy and the Trashman
Gory and Mort
Sky and the Saxon

Panels at FuzzFest
How to Survive as a Musician from 1969 in 2015
Is the Boss FZ2 the Heaviest Fuzzbox of All-Time
Measure Twice and Cut Once: The Quest for the Perfect Bowl Cut
My Camel Hair Vest is Itchy
Step Up to the Mic, Stacks: Guessing Your Record Reviewed in Ugly Thing Magazine**
Garage Yoga and Fuzz Meditation


First to: 
Saying yolo
Eating candy bars with utensils
Calling guys bro-ham
Having a podcast
Wearing crocs
Using paper plates for Frisbees
Using hashtags
Using the phrase “fourth meal”
Doing a mic drop
Not wearing crocs
Doing a mic pick up
Wearing baggy jeans
Saying “who’s your daddy?”
Wearing tight jeans
Spraying Faygo
Liking Pet Sounds
Cleaning up Faygo
Saying things suck
Putting that picture of the peeing kid on your window
Saying things rule

**not completely sure these are correct
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flat1ander on August 25, 2015, 09:07:01 AM
			

			

				Is it just me or did Tom briefly refer to the best show as a tent pole show? He didn't go too deep into it but god was I hoping he would.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on August 25, 2015, 01:48:22 PM
			

			

				Rob Heubel starting to give out his "credit card" number over the air 

(or, runner up)

Tom reminding Rob and Paul that they haven't mentioned the fact that they live in Los Angeles enough. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on August 26, 2015, 01:13:06 AM
			

			

				I posted part of this on the chat, but here is Vulture's Bill Wyman (not the Rolling Stones bassist) cold sketch of Peter Grant from Number 71 ("Hats of to (Roy) Harper"),  "All 74 Led Zeppelin Songs, Ranked From Worst to Best" (http://www.vulture.com/2015/07/all-74-led-zeppelin-songs-ranked.html):

.....Grant is an interesting case. He is a member of an important trio, along with Dylan manager Albert Grossman and David Geffen — the people who foresaw big, big money in the rock game and took steps to get as much of it as possible for their clients. The bands deserved their money, of course, but by all accounts Grant was a brute not above hiring gangsters, beating up kids he caught taping concerts, and the like. And, of course, his role in the Oakland incident is beyond the pale. (The account in the Bill Graham oral history is sickening.) Towering sweetmeats like Robert Plant aside, the world of hard rock was not known for its handsome participants. Even by metal standards, Grant looked a fright; he was an enormous blob of a man adorned with a thatch of grotesque facial hair that looked like it had been transplanted from the butt of a mangy hyena. And he spoke like one of the unintelligible supporting characters in a Guy Ritchie movie. Still, he loved Page and his band uncritically, and can be said to have remade the music business in his career. Grant died in 1995 of a heart attack, one of those rare people whose death gives the net humanity of the world a solid uptick.

And here is the Oakland incident (plus a pointless slam at John Bonham):


74. "Moby Dick," Led Zeppelin II. Ginger Baker of Cream pioneered the idea of the heavy, heavy drum solo; Zeppelin's unmercifully hard pounder, the semihuman John Bonham, followed suit. You want to call Bonham a psychopath, but that's almost too romanticized a word for his psyche. This is a guy whose sense of humor ran to taking a dump in a groupie's purse when she wasn't looking, such an alcoholic that he was known for drinking himself senseless and then urinating where he sat, notably on planes. Those are the sorts of stories told fondly by his "friends," like the band's longtime road manager, Richard Cole, in his memoir; from others, words like abominable, lout, and fuckhead come up. Anyway, Bonham's hard, hard, hard pounding and his surprisingly swinging attack characterized Zep's sound, and Page and various engineers in the studio found just the right dry but very broad way to record it. This grinding workout was stuck on the second album as a souvenir of the times; onstage, when Bonham would embark on an extended drum workout to give fans, their senses' benumbed, a chance to catch their bearings; and, now and again, for the other three members to get a group blow job backstage from a willing female fan. Docked 30 or so notches for Bonham's role in an infamous on-tour incident at Oakland, California, in 1979. A stagehand for Bill Graham had stopped manager Peter Grant's son from ripping backstage signs down. In retaliation, Grant and a few other thugs in the band's employ trapped the guy in a trailer and beat the holy shit out of him. Years of legal wrangling followed this deliberate and vicious assault. A footnote to the story is that Bonham had gone to the guy first — and kicked him in the balls without warning.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on August 26, 2015, 04:58:10 PM
			

			

				The last caller Emily, "The Lady Peeper", told a story about a child she had to bring to the lost room at Disneyland where she kept referring to the lost child as "it".  "I found 'it' crying."  Tom's reaction reminded me of that Monty Python bit "The Knights Who Say 'Nee'"  "I said 'it'. There I said 'it' again!"

And Shuggy's call was great.  Love the gasps.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on August 29, 2015, 12:44:03 AM
			

			

				Gary talking to Mike about yogurt killed me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on September 02, 2015, 12:57:09 PM
			

			

				I really really dug the Anthony Bedard/Jack Boulware/Danny Plotnick interview with Tom -- and then the alternate universe Tom-on-the-phone second half of the show!

Granted, I'm more of a music/zine guy than a film/TV guy, and this week's show was definitely heavier on the former... and I'm in the minority here on that, so of course I loved this episode.  But all three got along with Tom excellently.  I loved the Anton LaVey story, and the Stooges Wax Museum story, among many others. I missed the 2006/2007 era of the Best Show, so it was nice to catch up on how the Best Show Theme contest played out, and to hear it from the lead Theme Weaver's perspective.

Tom on the phone was great... it was like one of those "everything's opposite!" episodes, and I loved how Tom would bust the beans of Dudio and Mike even on the phone.  My favorite part of that was Tom's a cappella BadCo-ing of another call. (Sorry Adam.)  This is a no-brainer to say, but Tom is hilarious no matter how he's being beamed into the studio.

This week's show does remind me I kinda miss the more music/zine/comic based guests on the show, although I understand interviewing film/TV celebrities is what helps the Best Show the most, for obvious reasons.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on September 02, 2015, 02:37:24 PM
			

			

				Tom humming "Bad Company" during that one call was hilarious.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on September 02, 2015, 04:49:30 PM
			

			

				A few years ago The Comics Journal ran an in-depth piece about Motorbooty. It's an extremely worthwhile read and a nice companion to discussions during last night's show.

http://www.tcj.com/motorbooty-the-better-magazine/ (http://www.tcj.com/motorbooty-the-better-magazine/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on September 03, 2015, 04:52:39 AM
			

			

				Snake Oil still lives, sorta....

http://snakeoilblog.blogspot.com/ (http://snakeoilblog.blogspot.com/)

The post where they talk about the original magazine: http://snakeoilblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/old-snake-oil-zine.html (http://snakeoilblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/old-snake-oil-zine.html)

Something that has nothing to do with Snake Oil:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx7QVnHF7EY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx7QVnHF7EY#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on September 03, 2015, 09:12:34 AM
			

			

				If Tom ever does have a chance to talk to Patti Smith again, I bet she won't even remember the Humble Pie incident.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on September 03, 2015, 09:26:05 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mike a on September 03, 2015, 09:12:34 AM
If Tom ever does have a chance to talk to Patti Smith again, I bet she won't even remember the Humble Pie incident.
Maybe she'll apologize for playing dumb. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on September 04, 2015, 01:17:32 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: mackro on September 02, 2015, 12:57:09 PM
I really really dug the Anthony Bedard/Jack Boulware/Danny Plotnick interview with Tom -- and then the alternate universe Tom-on-the-phone second half of the show!

Granted, I'm more of a music/zine guy than a film/TV guy, and this week's show was definitely heavier on the former... and I'm in the minority here on that, so of course I loved this episode.  But all three got along with Tom excellently.  I loved the Anton LaVey story, and the Stooges Wax Museum story, among many others. I missed the 2006/2007 era of the Best Show, so it was nice to catch up on how the Best Show Theme contest played out, and to hear it from the lead Theme Weaver's perspective.

Tom on the phone was great... it was like one of those "everything's opposite!" episodes, and I loved how Tom would bust the beans of Dudio and Mike even on the phone.  My favorite part of that was Tom's a cappella BadCo-ing of another call. (Sorry Adam.)  This is a no-brainer to say, but Tom is hilarious no matter how he's being beamed into the studio.

This week's show does remind me I kinda miss the more music/zine/comic based guests on the show, although I understand interviewing film/TV celebrities is what helps the Best Show the most, for obvious reasons.

I agree I really enjoyed this show. I was kinda like "Meh, I don't really know who these guys are" when I saw the names on my phone, then I was listening and realized this is the Best Show I got obsessed with years back. One of my favorite earlier shows was Tom interviewing Alan Licht, and this is sort of in that same world. Those dudes were completely fascinating to me. Reminded me of the excitement of creating stuff and being into music, etc. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on September 04, 2015, 10:31:11 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on September 03, 2015, 09:26:05 PM
Quote from: mike a on September 03, 2015, 09:12:34 AM
If Tom ever does have a chance to talk to Patti Smith again, I bet she won't even remember the Humble Pie incident.
Maybe she'll apologize for playing dumb.

Yeah, I met her too--not a nice lady and one of the most overrated artists ever, by the way. Whole lotta phony baloney there
			

			

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				Post by: Kurz on September 06, 2015, 10:42:25 AM
			

			

				Heck of a live show, though.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: gravy boat on September 08, 2015, 10:32:54 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: John Junk on September 04, 2015, 01:17:32 AM
Quote from: mackro on September 02, 2015, 12:57:09 PM
I really really dug the Anthony Bedard/Jack Boulware/Danny Plotnick interview with Tom -- and then the alternate universe Tom-on-the-phone second half of the show!

Granted, I'm more of a music/zine guy than a film/TV guy, and this week's show was definitely heavier on the former... and I'm in the minority here on that, so of course I loved this episode.  But all three got along with Tom excellently.  I loved the Anton LaVey story, and the Stooges Wax Museum story, among many others. I missed the 2006/2007 era of the Best Show, so it was nice to catch up on how the Best Show Theme contest played out, and to hear it from the lead Theme Weaver's perspective.

Tom on the phone was great... it was like one of those "everything's opposite!" episodes, and I loved how Tom would bust the beans of Dudio and Mike even on the phone.  My favorite part of that was Tom's a cappella BadCo-ing of another call. (Sorry Adam.)  This is a no-brainer to say, but Tom is hilarious no matter how he's being beamed into the studio.

This week's show does remind me I kinda miss the more music/zine/comic based guests on the show, although I understand interviewing film/TV celebrities is what helps the Best Show the most, for obvious reasons.

I agree I really enjoyed this show. I was kinda like "Meh, I don't really know who these guys are" when I saw the names on my phone, then I was listening and realized this is the Best Show I got obsessed with years back. One of my favorite earlier shows was Tom interviewing Alan Licht, and this is sort of in that same world. Those dudes were completely fascinating to me. Reminded me of the excitement of creating stuff and being into music, etc.

Yes, that guy from the SF Weekly was a hell of a storyteller.  Anton LaVey's fashion shoot.  The faux Randy Meisner story was fascinating and hilarious. Great guests; great show. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on September 08, 2015, 03:20:27 PM
			

			

				The Randy Meisner impersonator has 'award winning documentary' written all over it....that was just awesome. Loved the custom shop guitar makers going crazy after hearing the he pawned his axe(s).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on September 09, 2015, 07:03:02 PM
			

			

				I thought I remembered there being video of the show at Matador 21 that Tom and Damien Abraham were talking about:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T99aYYmJFs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T99aYYmJFs)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on September 09, 2015, 08:50:40 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on September 09, 2015, 07:03:02 PM
I thought I remembered there being video of the show at Matador 21 that Tom and Damien Abraham were talking about:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T99aYYmJFs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T99aYYmJFs)

How come there isn't any videos on YouTube of the shows Tom and Jon have been doing for the last year? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on September 09, 2015, 09:02:29 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on September 09, 2015, 08:50:40 PM
Quote from: erg79 on September 09, 2015, 07:03:02 PM
I thought I remembered there being video of the show at Matador 21 that Tom and Damien Abraham were talking about:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T99aYYmJFs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T99aYYmJFs)

How come there isn't any videos on YouTube of the shows Tom and Jon have been doing for the last year?

Because we think it's 1983. What's YouTube?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on September 10, 2015, 06:50:13 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on September 09, 2015, 08:50:40 PM
Quote from: erg79 on September 09, 2015, 07:03:02 PM
I thought I remembered there being video of the show at Matador 21 that Tom and Damien Abraham were talking about:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T99aYYmJFs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T99aYYmJFs)

How come there isn't any videos on YouTube of the shows Tom and Jon have been doing for the last year?

Not sure if everyone else is thinking the same way, but for me there were a two reasons why I didn't do any video recording of the show I saw:

1) Didn't want to be the guy holding up his phone or camera for most of the show, or even for more than a little bit. I wanted to stand there and take it in.

2) Tom and Jon didn't give any warnings about not recording, but I don't know how they'd feel about someone recording a bit from the show and then putting it on YouTube. I don't think that anyone who already wanted to go to the show would pass up a chance because they saw some of an old show online, but it's still a little iffy to me. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on September 10, 2015, 07:23:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on September 10, 2015, 06:50:13 PM
Quote from: Shades on September 09, 2015, 08:50:40 PM
Quote from: erg79 on September 09, 2015, 07:03:02 PM
I thought I remembered there being video of the show at Matador 21 that Tom and Damien Abraham were talking about:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T99aYYmJFs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T99aYYmJFs)

How come there isn't any videos on YouTube of the shows Tom and Jon have been doing for the last year?

Not sure if everyone else is thinking the same way, but for me there were a two reasons why I didn't do any video recording of the show I saw:

1) Didn't want to be the guy holding up his phone or camera for most of the show, or even for more than a little bit. I wanted to stand there and take it in.

2) Tom and Jon didn't give any warnings about not recording, but I don't know how they'd feel about someone recording a bit from the show and then putting it on YouTube. I don't think that anyone who already wanted to go to the show would pass up a chance because they saw some of an old show online, but it's still a little iffy to me.

It was pretty cool to look around and NOT see a sea of cellphones held aloft, making this show the rare event when that sort of thing doesn't happen. It's a testament to the intelligence of the FOT's who believe in THE MOMENT! 

Don't sleep on these shows Toronto, Boston, Philly! I've seen it 8 times now and it gets better and better every time! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on September 10, 2015, 10:05:22 PM
			

			

				I did sneak a few photos (as seen in the Gathering of the FOTs forum), but I saw that there was almost no one taking photos when I did, so it made me even more self conscious about it. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Patrickin Chicago on September 10, 2015, 10:53:08 PM
			

			

				The expansion of Staten Island Garbage Rats into a fictional reality show about people sifting through cultural ephemera in an implied post apocalyptic world intrigued the hell out of me. It feels like something that would work in a 15 minute Adult Swim kind of format. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on September 11, 2015, 12:31:29 PM
			

			

				Watched Two Step and it's great.  The main bad guy especially- really one of the most repellant characters ever from the moment he appears on screen.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on September 11, 2015, 02:37:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on September 11, 2015, 12:31:29 PM
Watched Two Step and it's great.  The main bad guy especially- really one of the most repellant characters ever from the moment he appears on screen. 

Where did you find it? It's not on Optimum On Demand.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on September 11, 2015, 07:16:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Patrickin Chicago on September 10, 2015, 10:53:08 PM
The expansion of Staten Island Garbage Rats into a fictional reality show about people sifting through cultural ephemera in an implied post apocalyptic world intrigued the hell out of me. It feels like something that would work in a 15 minute Adult Swim kind of format.

Tom imagining Mike and Cuddles digging through trash, and Cuddles lifting something up and Mike saying "Oh my god" then cut to commercial was just perfect. Exactly how it would be on the show.

On the subject of Storage Wars, there's a Mexican restaurant that I like to go to. It's one of those places that customers bring their photos of themselves on vacation in and they put them up on the wall, and there are some photos of a few celebrities eating in there also stuck up on the wall. One of the "celebrities" put up is Jarrod from Storage Wars. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on September 11, 2015, 08:01:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: B_Buster on September 11, 2015, 02:37:46 PM
Quote from: Carver on September 11, 2015, 12:31:29 PM
Watched Two Step and it's great.  The main bad guy especially- really one of the most repellant characters ever from the moment he appears on screen. 

Where did you find it? It's not on Optimum On Demand.

Amazon On Demand.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on September 12, 2015, 05:48:38 PM
			

			

				When Tom was on TURNED OUT A PUNK, I dreamt of the day Damien was a full-blown guest on TBS. So this week's episode was totally for me. Fucked Up in studio would be A+.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on September 13, 2015, 04:47:57 AM
			

			

				That David Cross video they mentioned, he looks like one of his characters from Mr. Show. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=27&v=Fq0CoYdAeVM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=27&v=Fq0CoYdAeVM)


The Yonge Street thing on SCTV too!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPFAAGC0Jxo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPFAAGC0Jxo)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on September 17, 2015, 12:09:21 PM
			

			

				The 50 Greatest Animals Episode was really great!  I think it's noteworthy because it makes a really good "First Best Show" candidate for getting new listeners on board. It has almost every trademark of the show. It's only missing the Bad Companying.

The Newbridge call was short and powerful.  When Toby lost it early on, it was already an instant classic.  

The good callers were great, and the dud callers flamed out big time. 

My favorite moments, Newbridge aside:
* the very first caller who nominated "Lou Reed, the original Rock N Roll Animal", and what followed.
* Tom riffing on people who recommend Voodoo Donuts every time Portland OR comes up in conversation. "But it's got BAAAAAAAAAAAACON ON IT!" (THANK YOU! I love Portland, but Voodoo Donuts is so overrated.)
* Tom's reaction when someone on Twitter (Tom Dracula!) brought up Shithead from The Jerk.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on September 17, 2015, 12:34:28 PM
			

			

				I haven't finished the show yet, but I hope someone suggested the mohawked dog Dozer from the Mr. T cartoon.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: laura from brooklyn on September 17, 2015, 06:34:36 PM
			

			

				Has the 50 Greatest Animals list been posted? Apologies if I missed it somewhere obvious... Thanks!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: El Drano on September 18, 2015, 11:12:35 AM
			

			

				HHOP 

Cyber Bullied on Linked In by APMike... hahahahahhahahahahaha... so funny.    

I wish the half hour lasted longer.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on September 18, 2015, 03:36:37 PM
			

			

				Jon posted this photo on Facebook.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yVZBWTZEe4o/VfxnQ3uKF0I/AAAAAAAAEw4/__XMFOOdrg4/s512-Ic42/12038456_10207653582317130_2605817529344719910_n.jpg)

"Rachel Demy captures Gibbard and Harmer's post-show perusal of Best Show correspondent Toby Rafelson's review of Death Cab's concert Tuesday night at the Newbridge Rock Music and Entertainment Pavilion."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Timmmmmmmm on September 18, 2015, 06:09:23 PM
			

			

				Definitely the Sh*thead/Stupid conversation. Went to Twitter, found the ToddDracula post, laughed some more. Amazing. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on September 18, 2015, 07:56:18 PM
			

			

				fave: [old cell phone ringtone] "Yeah whosh diish?" [old cell phone ringtone] "Yeah whosh diish?" [old cell phone ringtone] "Yeah whosh diish?" 

-Tom doing Tony Soprano. "People who think he was killed at the end are DUUUUUUMB-AH"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: amc19 on September 18, 2015, 09:54:22 PM
			

			

				Oh my goodness the Half Hour of Power this week was next level. Bear knuckled boxing! Cyber bullying! It had it all. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: norfolk on September 23, 2015, 06:25:36 PM
			

			

				Kevin McDonald- the Canadian Andy Kindler? Million-mile-an-hour schtick interrupted my self-castigation and apologies. He was my favorite cast member too, and I loved him on the Best Show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on September 23, 2015, 06:47:13 PM
			

			

				Yeah, the Kevin interview was one for the highlight reel.  Great stuff, hopefully the illustrious Tavie can facilitate interviews with the rest of the Kids??
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on September 23, 2015, 07:17:10 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: norfolk on September 23, 2015, 06:25:36 PM
Kevin McDonald- the Canadian Andy Kindler? Million-mile-an-hour schtick interrupted my self-castigation and apologies. He was my favorite cast member too, and I loved him on the Best Show.

I thought the same thing! That interview was just amazing, Kevin was so effortlessly funny, that insane asylum joke was so quick and casual it made me laugh so much I had to pause the show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on September 23, 2015, 08:48:11 PM
			

			

				Great episode!  Weird if only for Keith & The Girl...  I like that the Best Show is willing to experiment, and have guests on that aren't an expected fit for the show as guests, and get listeners out of the comfort zone... I remember when Tom was a guest on Keith & The Girl almost a year ago, and it was jarring to hear the other spectrum of the live-podcast world, and still hear everyone involved get to a common ground and have a good time. Same with this episode. Tom, Keith, and Chemda are all such strong personalities, so it was more intense than normal. I liked that!

Kevin McDonald.. oh my god! That could have gone on for another 2 hours, and I wouldn't have noticed, it was so fun. His KITH characters are pretty similar to him in real life, as far as energy. I really hope he has the free pass to call back the Best Show whenever just like Andy Kindler.

But honestly? I thought the open calls at the end was the best part of the episode. That whole coda to the show was a true high point in Tom vs. callers Best Show history.  The BODEANS PEEPER... I could not believe what I was hearing.

EDIT: Oh wait, I forgot Toronto's Sex Dwarf Alex!  That whole call!
 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on September 24, 2015, 10:50:50 AM
			

			

				I had never listened to Keith and the Girl before. They were okay. The other guy that was there also...not for me.

Only just started the Kevin McDonald interview and I'm loving it so far. 

edit after further listening:

Toronto's Sex Dwarf Alex started off kind of slow, but it turned great.

And the Bodeans Peeper: "Mr. Robot--have you ever watched that through somebody's window?"

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peter falk on September 24, 2015, 12:21:50 PM
			

			

				Kevin McDonald was delightful, and I'm fairly certain the mentally ill woman who came to one of his workshops sat next to me at a KITH reunion show in the early 2000s.

That other guy with Keith and the Girl, though, was unpleasant.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: trickytrickter on September 24, 2015, 04:28:50 PM
			

			

				Great episode, but yeah the guy that was with Keith and The Girl was awful. Really painful to listen to. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Spalding on September 25, 2015, 09:29:36 AM
			

			

				Michael K was out "Roy-ing" Philly Boy Roy on his call - dancing at a Todd Rundgren show and getting food thrown at him, "tripping balls" at an outdoor Tom Verlaine show . .
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on September 25, 2015, 10:16:49 AM
			

			

				Phew, glad I wasn't alone about the second guy in the KATG interview. He seemed to be trying to take over the show the further as it went along.

Is that internet hosting service sponsor British? I have never heard anyone who wasn't British use "boffins" before. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AnniefromKS on September 25, 2015, 11:47:41 AM
			

			

				"I'm doing the hard sell... for Soft Cell"

A BOMB TOM BON MOT.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cameron on September 25, 2015, 05:12:53 PM
			

			

				The Kevin McDonald interview was so great. Really a highlight, an all time great moment for the show.

Michael K.'s call was pretty insane, even by Michael K. standards. Keith and the Girl and whoever was with them were okay guests, but mostly reminded me of why I don't listen to podcasts.

Another great thing from this week: "Good sleepin' weather, good peepin' weather."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on September 27, 2015, 01:29:46 PM
			

			

				Michael K's call reminded me of something- I went to a Wilco show (not a big fan, but it was free) and there were seats, but everyone stood up for the entire show. There wasn't even room to dance, they just stood. But I'd just gotten off of work and my feet hurt. I wanted to sit, but I also wanted to see the show so I had to stand.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on September 30, 2015, 03:25:27 PM
			

			

				The topic #identifyit was great, as was PBR's pope call.  It felt like a throwback BS, with no celebrity guests.  Love it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on September 30, 2015, 10:22:43 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: 50backflips on September 30, 2015, 03:25:27 PM
The topic #identifyit was great, as was PBR's pope call.  It felt like a throwback BS, with no celebrity guests.  Love it.

Really loved the topic too, even though they did it on Seven Second Delay. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on September 30, 2015, 11:50:28 PM
			

			

				I'm sure we handled the topic exactly the same way.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on October 01, 2015, 12:13:36 AM
			

			

				The topic this week was fantastic. I really like topics that engage the audience while we are listening like the Top 50 lists and stuff like that.

Other highlights include Roy destroying the Vatican library, yet another peeper to end the show, Mike's new motorcycle persona, an epic sound collage, and the top notch Destroyer tunes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 01, 2015, 01:14:39 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on September 30, 2015, 11:50:28 PM
I'm sure we handled the topic exactly the same way.

Not even close. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bridgey on October 01, 2015, 11:05:53 AM
			

			

				I hope the sound collages eventually become five-hour do sets that confuse kids at EDM festivals. It's taken on a real dancey turn.

(Speaking of, anyone annotated all the samples yet?)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 01, 2015, 11:21:03 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bridgey on October 01, 2015, 11:05:53 AM
I hope the sound collages eventually become five-hour do sets that confuse kids at EDM festivals. It's taken on a real dancey turn.

(Speaking of, anyone annotated all the samples yet?)

There's a thread on here that listed some of them, but I don't think it covers every one. 

On the show, yes, I really liked the feel of it, it was like an old episode. Including the classic sign-off of "Tuesday has become Wednesday..."

Looking forward to more from Best Show 2.1!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on October 02, 2015, 01:08:53 AM
			

			

				Man o man that was a good one.  The guests have been great, but it's also nice to just have a show of Tom and the phones and a Wurster call.
Oh, and "My husband is pee-ussed!"

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Greggulator on October 02, 2015, 12:02:07 PM
			

			

				Catching up on this week's ep now. Roy shouting out Philly neighborhoods was great. I assume Jon was just reading off of a SEPTA (our transit system) map. But he included my neighborhood of WISSAHICKON, which is a section of Roxborough. And he also made mention of Ivy Ridge, which is a train station in Manayunk in a section of town best known for its auto body shops and flooding. 

Also: Love the reference to MODERN BASEBALL, who are my favorite current Philly band. Great pop-punk.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 04, 2015, 06:12:49 AM
			

			

				JERRY LEWIS AS DONUT LOVING MAILMAN

https://youtu.be/CsJqTtelu4s?t=46m38s
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on October 05, 2015, 11:11:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on October 01, 2015, 01:14:39 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on September 30, 2015, 11:50:28 PM
I'm sure we handled the topic exactly the same way.

Not even close.

Andy: "Okay caller, you love the show..." 
Caller: "I love the sh-"
Andy: "You can't believe you got through" 
Caller: "I can't b--"
Andy: "Okay, and what can't you identiy, what is something in popular culture, it could be a movie, it could be a song, it's just something you can't get out of your head and you need us to help you figure out what it is..." 
Caller: "Well, when I was a kid, I saw this--"
Andy: "Yes, yes I'm listening..." 
Caller: "--movie on channel 11, do you remember channel 11" 
Andy: "Yes, I remember channel 11. Oh, Ken."
Ken: "Just stick with it. So the old channel 11, where they used to play movies." 
Caller: "Yeah, sometimes they'd play Abbott and Costello movies..."
Andy: "Oh, Ken. Oh, ken. I'm done..."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 06, 2015, 12:58:29 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: John Junk on October 05, 2015, 11:11:53 PM
Quote from: Shades on October 01, 2015, 01:14:39 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on September 30, 2015, 11:50:28 PM
I'm sure we handled the topic exactly the same way.

Not even close.

Andy: "Okay caller, you love the show..." 
Caller: "I love the sh-"
Andy: "You can't believe you got through" 
Caller: "I can't b--"
Andy: "Okay, and what can't you identiy, what is something in popular culture, it could be a movie, it could be a song, it's just something you can't get out of your head and you need us to help you figure out what it is..." 
Caller: "Well, when I was a kid, I saw this--"
Andy: "Yes, yes I'm listening..." 
Caller: "--movie on channel 11, do you remember channel 11" 
Andy: "Yes, I remember channel 11. Oh, Ken."
Ken: "Just stick with it. So the old channel 11, where they used to play movies." 
Caller: "Yeah, sometimes they'd play Abbott and Costello movies..."
Andy: "Oh, Ken. Oh, ken. I'm done..."

Technically, I think the show they did was just about obscure stuff that you can't find online. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tom Scharpling on October 06, 2015, 02:04:07 AM
			

			

				"Even though they did it on Seven Second Delay"

AND NOW YOU TELL ME THEY DIDNT EVEN DO IT!?!

You're in the penalty box, son. 


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on October 06, 2015, 02:51:40 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on October 06, 2015, 12:58:29 AM
Quote from: John Junk on October 05, 2015, 11:11:53 PM
Quote from: Shades on October 01, 2015, 01:14:39 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on September 30, 2015, 11:50:28 PM
I'm sure we handled the topic exactly the same way.

Not even close.

Andy: "Okay caller, you love the show..." 
Caller: "I love the sh-"
Andy: "You can't believe you got through" 
Caller: "I can't b--"
Andy: "Okay, and what can't you identiy, what is something in popular culture, it could be a movie, it could be a song, it's just something you can't get out of your head and you need us to help you figure out what it is..." 
Caller: "Well, when I was a kid, I saw this--"
Andy: "Yes, yes I'm listening..." 
Caller: "--movie on channel 11, do you remember channel 11" 
Andy: "Yes, I remember channel 11. Oh, Ken."
Ken: "Just stick with it. So the old channel 11, where they used to play movies." 
Caller: "Yeah, sometimes they'd play Abbott and Costello movies..."
Andy: "Oh, Ken. Oh, ken. I'm done..."

Technically, I think the show they did was just about obscure stuff that you can't find online.

Technically I think it was just them workshopping Evan Breckman's standup for an hour. 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on October 06, 2015, 04:05:34 PM
			

			

				Evan should be on The Best Show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 06, 2015, 09:37:30 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on October 06, 2015, 02:04:07 AM
"Even though they did it on Seven Second Delay"

AND NOW YOU TELL ME THEY DIDNT EVEN DO IT!?!

You're in the penalty box, son.

Ha, sorry.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on October 07, 2015, 11:24:42 AM
			

			

				#IWasLiedTo episode was really really great. So many great moments:
- Mystery Caller revealing behind the scenes ugliness of The Muppets work day
- The Ice Cream lie
- The run of GOMPs starting with "You'd like to know who I am, Tom, wouldn't you?" through the CB Radio bit, re caller sound quality
- Greenpoint's Toilet Man Dan
- Gary & Mike At The Movies: the upbeat anthem looping in the background juxtaposed with both Gary & Mike unite in slogging through layers of defeat and grief from the terrible movies they experienced.

Worst moment was the Australian caller: maybe the truly worst call ever?

EDIT: I totally forgot FONPR's call, which is a REALLY great call to kick off the show for first time listeners.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: thom on October 07, 2015, 08:09:51 PM
			

			

				I loved that draftkings.com ad and the hollow silence right before it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 07, 2015, 10:07:12 PM
			

			

				The Gary and Mike Show was a hoot and 5/8ths.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peter falk on October 08, 2015, 10:14:57 AM
			

			

				Tom's read of the Draftkings copy was truly his Putney Swope.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on October 08, 2015, 03:23:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: thom on October 07, 2015, 08:09:51 PM
I loved that draftkings.com ad and the hollow silence right before it.
I think the live read of the draft kings ad was one of my favorite parts of the show.  I could feel Tom's angst.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 08, 2015, 04:28:59 PM
			

			

				The birthday party story with night church was so depressing. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JackB on October 09, 2015, 08:54:31 AM
			

			

				Is it possible that the Muppets discussion was just a joke? Tim Heidecker was obviously kidding about wanting to protect his identity, and the thing about plans for a raunchy HBO Muppets "with lots of f and s words" sounds too insane to have been real. But beyond that, I've watched several clips of The Muppets online and thought they were pretty funny (maybe very funny compared to a lot of sitcoms), so it's hard to believe that everyone who works on it hates it that much.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 09, 2015, 09:54:01 AM
			

			

				Monitor lizard & hot sauce story was the best of the "I was lied to" calls.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 09, 2015, 11:11:41 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: JackB on October 09, 2015, 08:54:31 AM
Is it possible that the Muppets discussion was just a joke? Tim Heidecker was obviously kidding about wanting to protect his identity, and the thing about plans for a raunchy HBO Muppets "with lots of f and s words" sounds too insane to have been real. But beyond that, I've watched several clips of The Muppets online and thought they were pretty funny (maybe very funny compared to a lot of sitcoms), so it's hard to believe that everyone who works on it hates it that much.

I'm pretty sure that was all real. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 09, 2015, 11:43:07 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on October 09, 2015, 11:11:41 AM
Quote from: JackB on October 09, 2015, 08:54:31 AM
Is it possible that the Muppets discussion was just a joke? Tim Heidecker was obviously kidding about wanting to protect his identity, and the thing about plans for a raunchy HBO Muppets "with lots of f and s words" sounds too insane to have been real. But beyond that, I've watched several clips of The Muppets online and thought they were pretty funny (maybe very funny compared to a lot of sitcoms), so it's hard to believe that everyone who works on it hates it that much.

I'm pretty sure that was all real.

I've heard similar reports.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on October 09, 2015, 02:17:04 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on October 09, 2015, 11:43:07 AM
Quote from: erg79 on October 09, 2015, 11:11:41 AM
Quote from: JackB on October 09, 2015, 08:54:31 AM
Is it possible that the Muppets discussion was just a joke? Tim Heidecker was obviously kidding about wanting to protect his identity, and the thing about plans for a raunchy HBO Muppets "with lots of f and s words" sounds too insane to have been real. But beyond that, I've watched several clips of The Muppets online and thought they were pretty funny (maybe very funny compared to a lot of sitcoms), so it's hard to believe that everyone who works on it hates it that much.

I'm pretty sure that was all real.

I've heard similar reports.

I'm pretty sure it wasn't Tim Heidecker, he said his friend made Decker so it's probably someone who knows Tim. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 09, 2015, 07:10:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JackB on October 09, 2015, 08:54:31 AM
Is it possible that the Muppets discussion was just a joke? Tim Heidecker was obviously kidding about wanting to protect his identity, and the thing about plans for a raunchy HBO Muppets "with lots of f and s words" sounds too insane to have been real. But beyond that, I've watched several clips of The Muppets online and thought they were pretty funny (maybe very funny compared to a lot of sitcoms), so it's hard to believe that everyone who works on it hates it that much.

I do not believe that that caller has ever called in and spoken the truth about anything. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 09, 2015, 10:00:21 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on October 09, 2015, 07:10:48 PM
Quote from: JackB on October 09, 2015, 08:54:31 AM
Is it possible that the Muppets discussion was just a joke? Tim Heidecker was obviously kidding about wanting to protect his identity, and the thing about plans for a raunchy HBO Muppets "with lots of f and s words" sounds too insane to have been real. But beyond that, I've watched several clips of The Muppets online and thought they were pretty funny (maybe very funny compared to a lot of sitcoms), so it's hard to believe that everyone who works on it hates it that much.

I do not believe that that caller has ever called in and spoken the truth about anything.
I believe that's the truth.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 11, 2015, 06:38:38 AM
			

			

				Tom's voice going out and making Mike lose it. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on October 11, 2015, 10:17:47 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: thom on October 07, 2015, 08:09:51 PM
I loved that draftkings.com ad and the hollow silence right before it.

THIS
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on October 12, 2015, 06:49:20 PM
			

			

				Can someone tell me which week AP Suge will be screening calls?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on October 13, 2015, 01:15:05 PM
			

			

				The whole runner about Tom praising Mike for sticking to the "Women Only" rule had me rolling. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on October 14, 2015, 01:04:47 AM
			

			

				Sorry I was not there tonight or the week before; things came up.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on October 14, 2015, 01:19:50 PM
			

			

				"We all love you... you felt bastard.  You purple bastard."

Un.  Believable.

(we love you, wally)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on October 14, 2015, 03:08:47 PM
			

			

				Love these guest heavy shows lately, given the sameness of most of the callers since the Best Show reboot.  Tom doing the "Garrett Brothers at Thanksgiving" and Julie writhing in pain from laughing is amazing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on October 14, 2015, 09:02:33 PM
			

			

				FPs can get a bit dull. Option C: Supercallers. They have been scarce as of late. An injection of the likes of Spike, Fredericks, Jason from Huntsville, Julie from Cincinnati, Dave from Knoxville, Coco from the Ettes, Fred from Honolulu, etc would be fruitful. Not sure if all of these mugs are still around*, but... develop your own talent like the WCW Powerplant

Reunions don't always suck- Negative Approach, Mission of Burma, The State, Wanton Loveboy, etc. are proof. With that in mind, bring back a few classics- Petey, Maple Syrup Mussolini, Officer Tom for a brief reprise. That would be like a 2015 CM Punk run-in. The chat would pop.

Also, schtick like Coffin Talk, sound collages, lists, etc work well. More schtick. 

That said, Best Show is superior without my input. Tom doesn't tell me how to manage hedge funds, why should I offer him unsolicited advice on how to entertain?


*I'm listening to the WFMU archives at work... currently in summer of 2008... the timeline gets confusing
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on October 15, 2015, 09:00:16 AM
			

			

				On a related note, I'd like advice on hedge funds.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Big Plastic Head on October 15, 2015, 12:52:14 PM
			

			

				(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CRXtwF3UsAA5mWD.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 15, 2015, 06:09:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on October 15, 2015, 12:52:14 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CRXtwF3UsAA5mWD.jpg)
I'm making that post my screen saver.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peter falk on October 15, 2015, 08:04:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on October 15, 2015, 12:52:14 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CRXtwF3UsAA5mWD.jpg)

Whelp, now I know what I'm naming my Fallout 4 character.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cowboydan on October 15, 2015, 10:27:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Crusherkc on October 14, 2015, 03:08:47 PM
Love these guest heavy shows lately, given the sameness of most of the callers since the Best Show reboot.  Tom doing the "Garrett Brothers at Thanksgiving" and Julie writhing in pain from laughing is amazing.

Listened to Best Show Tuesday night then watched the Fargo premiere. And what do you know? A mustachioed Brad Garrett closed out the show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cowboydan on October 15, 2015, 10:39:05 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Trap, Neuter, Return on October 14, 2015, 09:02:33 PM
FPs can get a bit dull. Option C: Supercallers. They have been scarce as of late. An injection of the likes of Spike, Fredericks, Jason from Huntsville, Julie from Cincinnati, Dave from Knoxville, Coco from the Ettes, Fred from Honolulu, etc would be fruitful. Not sure if all of these mugs are still around*, but... develop your own talent like the WCW Powerplant

Reunions don't always suck- Negative Approach, Mission of Burma, The State, Wanton Loveboy, etc. are proof. With that in mind, bring back a few classics- Petey, Maple Syrup Mussolini, Officer Tom for a brief reprise. That would be like a 2015 CM Punk run-in. The chat would pop.

Also, schtick like Coffin Talk, sound collages, lists, etc work well. More schtick. 

That said, Best Show is superior without my input. Tom doesn't tell me how to manage hedge funds, why should I offer him unsolicited advice on how to entertain?


*I'm listening to the WFMU archives at work... currently in summer of 2008... the timeline gets confusing

2008 was a superior year. I'm catching up on old episodes right now too. 

Tom said it recently but TBS tends to work in eras (and he can't force anyone to call in), and this is definitely a new one. Sound collages seem to be here to stay at this point, and trust me I have no problem with that.

And Fredericks is still around, but Spike has only called once, and I can't confirm but I don't think Julie or Jason have called. So, a new era begins: Best Show 2.1.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on October 16, 2015, 05:37:01 AM
			

			

				Every time I call in I get a busy signal.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on October 16, 2015, 07:19:31 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: cowboydan on October 15, 2015, 10:39:05 PM
Quote from: Trap, Neuter, Return on October 14, 2015, 09:02:33 PM
FPs can get a bit dull. Option C: Supercallers. They have been scarce as of late. An injection of the likes of Spike, Fredericks, Jason from Huntsville, Julie from Cincinnati, Dave from Knoxville, Coco from the Ettes, Fred from Honolulu, etc would be fruitful. Not sure if all of these mugs are still around*, but... develop your own talent like the WCW Powerplant

Reunions don't always suck- Negative Approach, Mission of Burma, The State, Wanton Loveboy, etc. are proof. With that in mind, bring back a few classics- Petey, Maple Syrup Mussolini, Officer Tom for a brief reprise. That would be like a 2015 CM Punk run-in. The chat would pop.

Also, schtick like Coffin Talk, sound collages, lists, etc work well. More schtick. 

That said, Best Show is superior without my input. Tom doesn't tell me how to manage hedge funds, why should I offer him unsolicited advice on how to entertain?


*I'm listening to the WFMU archives at work... currently in summer of 2008... the timeline gets confusing

2008 was a superior year. I'm catching up on old episodes right now too. 

Tom said it recently but TBS tends to work in eras (and he can't force anyone to call in), and this is definitely a new one. Sound collages seem to be here to stay at this point, and trust me I have no problem with that.

And Fredericks is still around, but Spike has only called once, and I can't confirm but I don't think Julie or Jason have called. So, a new era begins: Best Show 2.1.

I don't think Laurie from Miami has called in yet either, but she did Skype a question to Tom and Jon when they were interviewed earlier this year about the boxset (can't remember - was it for the Washington Post? NPR?...).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 16, 2015, 08:53:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: kouzie on October 16, 2015, 07:19:31 AM
Quote from: cowboydan on October 15, 2015, 10:39:05 PM
Quote from: Trap, Neuter, Return on October 14, 2015, 09:02:33 PM
FPs can get a bit dull. Option C: Supercallers. They have been scarce as of late. An injection of the likes of Spike, Fredericks, Jason from Huntsville, Julie from Cincinnati, Dave from Knoxville, Coco from the Ettes, Fred from Honolulu, etc would be fruitful. Not sure if all of these mugs are still around*, but... develop your own talent like the WCW Powerplant

Reunions don't always suck- Negative Approach, Mission of Burma, The State, Wanton Loveboy, etc. are proof. With that in mind, bring back a few classics- Petey, Maple Syrup Mussolini, Officer Tom for a brief reprise. That would be like a 2015 CM Punk run-in. The chat would pop.

Also, schtick like Coffin Talk, sound collages, lists, etc work well. More schtick. 

That said, Best Show is superior without my input. Tom doesn't tell me how to manage hedge funds, why should I offer him unsolicited advice on how to entertain?


*I'm listening to the WFMU archives at work... currently in summer of 2008... the timeline gets confusing

2008 was a superior year. I'm catching up on old episodes right now too. 

Tom said it recently but TBS tends to work in eras (and he can't force anyone to call in), and this is definitely a new one. Sound collages seem to be here to stay at this point, and trust me I have no problem with that.

And Fredericks is still around, but Spike has only called once, and I can't confirm but I don't think Julie or Jason have called. So, a new era begins: Best Show 2.1.

I don't think Laurie from Miami has called in yet either, but she did Skype a question to Tom and Jon when they were interviewed earlier this year about the boxset (can't remember - was it for the Washington Post? NPR?...).

I don't think she has called in ever since Tom put a ban on the regular callers way back on the old show. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on October 17, 2015, 08:42:57 AM
			

			

				as far as the "lack of supercallers" goes the show's been back less than a year, give it time, more super callers will be born. The Best Show has always been an organic evolving thing, things are always changing. Shit, remember when a week wouldn't go by with out hearing from Petey or Stevie BLue or some other long gone regular caller? Fred knocked it out of the park so immediately that it's easy to forget he only showed up in the final year of the wfmu show and beloved callers like Fredricks, Julie and Spike started out as the type of callers everyone is complaining about here every week. If none of the old great ever call in again it's not a tragedy, their real people with real lives. I've been listening to the show for over a decade and the show's as good as it's ever been and there's always new great stuff on the horizon. There's always going to be more crap callers then great callers, hell, I used to call in every week and got GOMPed 75% of the time. I guarantee some of these callers people are bitching about are going to be the next heavy hitters come this time next year. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on October 17, 2015, 12:21:06 PM
			

			

				Super-Callers, random callers, FPs in studio, FPs on phone, whichever, my favorite part of the Best Show is Tom getting into a rhythm with riffing (bit of a cheesy term but you know what I mean) on a topic.  Like the Garrett family Thanksgiving from this week.  The good conversations, callers or FPs, always get to that master painter zone.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 17, 2015, 01:56:00 PM
			

			

				Im still wondering when Ted Leo and Patton are going to call in.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on October 17, 2015, 03:17:51 PM
			

			

				Didn't Patton promote his new book on the show, though? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on October 17, 2015, 04:06:38 PM
			

			

				Situations in people's personal lives change. Sometimes those changes prevent them from being able to listen live and, by extension, calling during the show. Many of your favorite supercallers are still around and still fans of the show. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 17, 2015, 05:35:29 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kurz on October 17, 2015, 03:17:51 PM
Didn't Patton promote his new book on the show, though?

Not that I know of.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on October 17, 2015, 09:50:12 PM
			

			

				Found the episode:
http://thebestshow.libsyn.com/patton-oswalt-toms-brother-ron-scharpling-lisa-jane-persky-gary-the-squirrel-hayes-and-sean-from-hollywood-handbook-sound-collage (http://thebestshow.libsyn.com/patton-oswalt-toms-brother-ron-scharpling-lisa-jane-persky-gary-the-squirrel-hayes-and-sean-from-hollywood-handbook-sound-collage)

I guess that's technically not him calling in...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on October 18, 2015, 03:28:39 AM
			

			

				The Garrett Family Thanksgiving is now one of the all time bits of the show. It came out of nowhere and it will always be funny. I also have been randomly saying "AW C'MON GUYS" to myself throughout the week and it's just as funny. Long Live The Jokerina. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 18, 2015, 03:39:17 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kurz on October 17, 2015, 09:50:12 PM
Found the episode:
http://thebestshow.libsyn.com/patton-oswalt-toms-brother-ron-scharpling-lisa-jane-persky-gary-the-squirrel-hayes-and-sean-from-hollywood-handbook-sound-collage (http://thebestshow.libsyn.com/patton-oswalt-toms-brother-ron-scharpling-lisa-jane-persky-gary-the-squirrel-hayes-and-sean-from-hollywood-handbook-sound-collage)

I guess that's technically not him calling in...

Oh ok I remember that episode now, that was actually better than a call in. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 18, 2015, 09:16:44 AM
			

			

				Did The Best Show call it? Larry David was on SNL Saturday. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on October 18, 2015, 10:06:34 PM
			

			

				Julie Klausner losing it from basically as soon as she sat down was the BEST. She is a goddess and anything she does on the show adds a mile of mirth. Tom cracks her up just by opening his mouth, it seems.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 21, 2015, 07:04:19 PM
			

			

				Phillip from San Diego calling about Steven Universe was an interesting bit of Steven Universe fandom coming in to the show. I'm a big SU fan, but I wasn't familiar with the hardcore Steven Universe fans until some of them were in the Reddit AMA. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 21, 2015, 11:30:49 PM
			

			

				Jason from Alabama as a kid. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSRm_X3BLPU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSRm_X3BLPU)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: timmx on October 22, 2015, 04:14:09 PM
			

			

				Tom saying, "Halloween starts early in clown town." 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 22, 2015, 04:33:00 PM
			

			

				"We all have different bodies."

Good thing!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 22, 2015, 05:04:07 PM
			

			

				Loving all of the Rage Against the Machine in the sound collage. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on October 22, 2015, 06:32:29 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on October 21, 2015, 07:04:19 PM
Phillip from San Diego calling about Steven Universe was an interesting bit of Steven Universe fandom coming in to the show. I'm a big SU fan, but I wasn't familiar with the hardcore Steven Universe fans until some of them were in the Reddit AMA.

I will definitely second this. Philip was a delight and in glad that SU fans add starting to gravitate toward the Best Show. Other highlights include the Alabammy Comet making a great return, Dr. Manheim putting some serious stank on the show, Nathan Felder just in general, and Tony Soprano's ring tone taking its rightful place in the sound collage. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cowboydan on October 24, 2015, 09:35:10 PM
			

			

				Tony Soprano ringtone on the sound collage was pretty great. Been waiting for that topic to make its way back around. Whoshish?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 26, 2015, 08:59:39 PM
			

			

				Was this

This was the filthiest Best Show (including the Half Hour of Power) in the history of the program. Not that I'm complaining.

Also, I saw John Hodgman on Saturday (last show of the tour!) and he said he was doing a PG-13 show. About 8 "fucks." Again, not complaining. I just have to recalibrate my Filthmeter.


Hodgman was fantastic, by the way. I'm seeing Cleese and Idle on Thursday. Combine that with both LA Scharpling & Wurster appearances and I will have seen four live comedy shows this year. 

Whoa, time to slow that on down. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Denim Gremlin on October 28, 2015, 12:08:56 PM
			

			

				lol "clock nazi"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on October 28, 2015, 12:46:43 PM
			

			

				Last night's show was one of the best of the year so far.  The Newbridge call felt like the most solid call of the year, and definitely worthy of a Best Of The Best collection in the near future.

Gaile Bennington was a great guest and co-host to Tom last night. Their on-air chemistry is really solid (only second to Tom & Julie Klausner, which is admittedly unbeatable)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peter falk on October 28, 2015, 12:50:20 PM
			

			

				Jon calling Tom "Pol Prog" was the highlight for me, but that call was full of hilarious moments.  I haven't listened to the rest of the show yet, but I'm looking forward to it on my commute home.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 28, 2015, 02:51:41 PM
			

			

				Another great DraftKings ad read.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: sonicdork on October 28, 2015, 07:41:20 PM
			

			

				https://vimeo.com/143928335
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mnstrfrc on November 01, 2015, 12:06:04 PM
			

			

				from neil hagerty

http://www.howlinghex.com/post/132152900143 (http://www.howlinghex.com/post/132152900143)(http://41.media.tumblr.com/39a6d1052460ce92e90ab99d1f287f5e/tumblr_nwypfzG5o21qfwekzo1_r1_500.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 01, 2015, 04:10:18 PM
			

			

				I wonder if Gail's Sopranos "Woo Woo" will make it into the sound collage?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on November 02, 2015, 11:42:02 AM
			

			

				Stellar episode. I'm just concerned there will be copycat Pepto Bismol balloonings.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: thom on November 04, 2015, 07:29:28 PM
			

			

				"Do you have Wayne's World up there?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 04, 2015, 08:42:57 PM
			

			

				"Isn't she
Pretty...in Pink?
Isn't
She?!?"

Brava to Womanvember.  Refreshing show last night w/o the gray painters from Williamsburg or Portland with the same things to say with the same voices.  

PS Sorry about your baseball team Mike.  Just remember they're all a bunch of rich fat cats who don't feel sorry for the fans at all.  Don't let them get you down.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on November 05, 2015, 02:32:49 AM
			

			

				I was going to call in as the Queen of England because I have never been able to get in; every time I call it's always busy signals. I need to call in when the show starts just to be in the queue. So I can tell my horrifying stories of Philadelphia and insane local politicians.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: norfolk on November 06, 2015, 12:34:14 PM
			

			

				I think my favorite aspect of the show's new iteration is Terre T calling in to manipulate Tom through crying.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: heartlesshackle on November 09, 2015, 12:32:46 PM
			

			

				My wife and I enjoyed Terre T's call, in part because we want more gomping and Bad Companying. Tom's been very solicitous of the lady callers, seeming reluctant to enforce his strict, arbitrary, and hilarious standards of interestingness.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave in the yard on November 09, 2015, 07:37:50 PM
			

			

				Yea, but its only one month.  Maybe, also, this will serve as a public service announcement to the dippy guys.  I think one of my most recent favorite caller event on the show was a few months ago, when some terrible caller was like "hey, can we get to my call now?" and then Tom went "Wh-! ....You're right, I'm so sorry, what did you want to talk about?"  and then he hung up on him a few seconds later.  I can't even remember the crappy male callers from the last few months.  They don't give tom anything to work with.  lukewarm, but also entitled.  

Also, in that whole show, there was only maybe one caller who talked over tom, and I think it only happened once.  And they weren't boring or douchey.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on November 10, 2015, 09:48:57 AM
			

			

				Seems like Tom is breaking things up so he can enjoy himself a bit more. 
When the gray paint takes over too much it can lead to low points like that episode when Zach ("king of the grays"?) and another dude's calls led to Tom giving up on the phones and playing records. 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on November 10, 2015, 11:19:36 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on November 10, 2015, 09:48:57 AM
Seems like Tom is breaking things up so he can enjoy himself a bit more. 
When the gray paint takes over too much it can lead to low points like that episode when Zach ("king of the grays"?) and another dude's calls led to Tom giving up on the phones and playing records.

THE GRAYS ARE INFILTRATING THE BEST SHOW NOW!!!!!?!?!? THEY TRULY ARE LEGION...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: euphoriafish on November 10, 2015, 04:26:54 PM
			

			

				Neither a best or worst moment, and a little self absorbed as  a personal worst, but I want to apologize for maybe sounding arrogant and being rude to Tom last week when I couldn't parse the phrase "Lemon's on ya" ? in reference to Mister Belvedere / music/Donald Trump.  I wanted to answer with a joke so bad I made a social move I don't believe in of going to the joke perspective of "I don't care about anything that I don't easily understand."  I thought I was having fun when I called then listening back I heard how insecure I was and how accidentally rude when I really just wanted to ask for clarification on the reference because my true perspective is of an earnest student of culture who wants to get jokes that I don't get.

For actual best moments, I loved the call from Mary Houlihan and followed her on Twitter/Instagram to check out her hilarious animations and art. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on November 11, 2015, 12:18:09 PM
			

			

				Last night's show was SOOO great.   So many best moments:

BEST:
- "@BESTSHOW!" the first 10 minute blast of MIDI-grunge themed DUDE calls on the hashtag Nature Comedians.  This was like if Kroll Show did an amazing skit parody of @Midnight. My favorite moment in the call was when someone suggested "Robin Williams", and Tom was like (paraphrasing), "Robin Williams... where's the nature?".  Caller: "Robin, as in the bird?".  Tom: "That's a bit literal.. but HEY, It'll pass for AT BEST SHOW!".  
- The Kliph Nesteroff story on the Jerry Lewis show story. OH MY GOD.  I never heard of this before.  I ordered The Comedians book thanks to this episode.
- MARY HOULIHAN as a guest.  She's like a Carol Kane or Andrea Martin character come to life in the best way, all meant as a compliment!
- Bohemian Mike-sady, w/ BeBe on the call.  EASILY the best call of the show.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on November 11, 2015, 12:57:09 PM
			

			

				BeBe is my favorite caller.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peter falk on November 12, 2015, 08:06:13 AM
			

			

				BeBe is also my all-time favorite caller and her Mike impression was gold.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nightswimmer on November 12, 2015, 04:05:20 PM
			

			

				Mary Houlihan's description of the Steely Dan video was so funny that I had to hunt it down.

The Michael McDonald part starts at 6:18

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2x0mox (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2x0mox)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on November 12, 2015, 04:27:25 PM
			

			

				Mary Houlihan may have vaulted into my all-time top 5 in-studio guests.  She was WONDERFUL.

And re-reading Mackro's summary... this may be one of the best shows of the new era.  Kudos to all involved, even the cat flippers.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: brancron on November 13, 2015, 10:59:11 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: mackro on November 11, 2015, 12:18:09 PM
Last night's show was SOOO great.   So many best moments:

BEST:
- "@BESTSHOW!" the first 10 minute blast of MIDI-grunge themed DUDE calls on the hashtag Nature Comedians.  This was like if Kroll Show did an amazing skit parody of @Midnight. My favorite moment in the call was when someone suggested "Robin Williams", and Tom was like (paraphrasing), "Robin Williams... where's the nature?".  Caller: "Robin, as in the bird?".  Tom: "That's a bit literal.. but HEY, It'll pass for AT BEST SHOW!". 

You missed the pun! Here is the exchange:

C: Robin [something difficult to hear]
T: Robin what?
C: Robin Williams.
T: Robin Williams?
C: Yeah.
T: Wh- I don't get it.
C: The bird?
T: Oh Ro- OK, well that's so literal!
C: Yeah.
T: But you know what? It flies at @BestShow, thanks buddy.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on November 13, 2015, 12:57:13 PM
			

			

				I loved everything till the anti-Smurf talk

(my desk at work)

(http://i65.tinypic.com/2jcee0z.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on November 13, 2015, 04:18:44 PM
			

			

				related to the steely dan talk, donald fagan's book has tons of hilarious stories along the lines of the michael mcdonald torture. there's a mean-spirited thing where he imagines setting the audience at a Dan show on fire because they're all middle-aged yuppies (which he consistently denies being).

also, in regards to michael mcdonald, the fantastic SCTV sketch about him:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0HzWMqLeiE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0HzWMqLeiE)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on November 14, 2015, 03:31:49 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: AllSussedOut on November 12, 2015, 04:27:25 PM
Mary Houlihan may have vaulted into my all-time top 5 in-studio guests.  She was WONDERFUL.

And re-reading Mackro's summary... this may be one of the best shows of the new era.  Kudos to all involved, even the cat flippers.

"Now, Mary." "*gasp!*"

Seriously, she's the best. NoDudeVember has yielded some big W's so far. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on November 14, 2015, 12:13:31 PM
			

			

				Tom,
Mike,
Mary
& Bibi
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: warmachine on November 14, 2015, 08:00:43 PM
			

			

				Every time an author calls in to talk about their book I immediately want to read it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on November 18, 2015, 12:59:08 PM
			

			

				Loved last night's show.  Basically the whole block with Fred From Honolulu was really great... between Tom, Mike, and Gary.

I was bummed to hear only 11 people listened to the show last week from Tom during the show?  Seriously?

I download every Best Show feed item, but since I listen to the Best Show live most nights, I don't listen to the download.   If I need to both download *and* listen to the Best Show episodes, I will do that.   I always download everything regardless, and try to listen live every Tuesday night, but if I need to do more, please let me know.  (The obvious exception is Half Hour of Power, since that's not broadcast live, so I download *and* listen to all of those.)   

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on November 18, 2015, 01:39:22 PM
			

			

				Huh. I download every week.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 18, 2015, 07:25:16 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mackro on November 18, 2015, 12:59:08 PM

I was bummed to hear only 11 people listened to the show last week from Tom during the show?  Seriously?


Do people who don't listen call?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on November 19, 2015, 09:53:06 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: mike a on September 03, 2015, 09:12:34 AM
If Tom ever does have a chance to talk to Patti Smith again, I bet she won't even remember the Humble Pie incident.

I bet she doesn't remember yesterday
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 19, 2015, 10:41:02 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: mackro on November 18, 2015, 12:59:08 PM
I was bummed to hear only 11 people listened to the show last week from Tom during the show?  Seriously?

I think (and hope) this is a bit of Scharplingian exaggeration meant to outline how the show doesn't get the numbers it deserves.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on November 19, 2015, 01:39:31 PM
			

			

				I'm going to start using words like "Scharplingian" and "Liskian."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on November 19, 2015, 01:56:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on November 18, 2015, 07:25:16 PM
Quote from: mackro on November 18, 2015, 12:59:08 PM

I was bummed to hear only 11 people listened to the show last week from Tom during the show?  Seriously?


Do people who don't listen call?

Yes. You'd be surprised how many people call who aren't currently listening to the show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AnniefromKS on November 19, 2015, 06:39:35 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on November 18, 2015, 07:25:16 PM
Quote from: mackro on November 18, 2015, 12:59:08 PM

I was bummed to hear only 11 people listened to the show last week from Tom during the show?  Seriously?


Do people who don't listen call?

I was surprised to hear this too! I listen everytime I'm in on a Tuesday and download on Wednesday to try to get the gravy train to the station.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 19, 2015, 07:46:51 PM
			

			

				The best part: finding out me and Tom shared the same sentiment when that damn car chase interrupted the NBA finals. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peter falk on November 20, 2015, 09:44:00 AM
			

			

				Does the number of live listeners affect sponsorship in any way?  If so, I'll start tuning into the livestream (as well as downloading off itunes).  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on November 20, 2015, 12:35:06 PM
			

			

				Would be great to have some talk about this next week

http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/lists/saturday-night-live-all-141-cast-members-ranked-20150211?utm_source=cnnhp&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=cnn&utm_campaign=nov2015 (http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/lists/saturday-night-live-all-141-cast-members-ranked-20150211?utm_source=cnnhp&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=cnn&utm_campaign=nov2015)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on November 22, 2015, 02:49:39 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on November 20, 2015, 12:35:06 PM
Would be great to have some talk about this next week

http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/lists/saturday-night-live-all-141-cast-members-ranked-20150211?utm_source=cnnhp&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=cnn&utm_campaign=nov2015 (http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/lists/saturday-night-live-all-141-cast-members-ranked-20150211?utm_source=cnnhp&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=cnn&utm_campaign=nov2015)

There are some real "sick burns" in that list.

[edit] Let me just say for the record that their treatment of Michael O'Donaghue was cheap and sleazy, and that list a waste of my f**kin' time. Never waste my time.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on November 22, 2015, 09:08:01 PM
			

			

				At least I learned that Norm Macdonald is a "Dennis Miller clone".
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 23, 2015, 10:07:15 AM
			

			

				THE ADVENTURES OF SASS PIRILLA THE SINGING GORILLA
https://youtu.be/pOAUZqRVsVA (https://youtu.be/pOAUZqRVsVA)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on November 24, 2015, 02:33:38 AM
			

			

				In an episode filled with great moments, the best for me was hearing Randy Savage in the sound collage. Though, I do look forward to parts 2-81 of Dudio's reel.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on November 25, 2015, 02:33:19 PM
			

			

				I love it when Tom talks to kids. Imogen in Portland was old enough where she could have some banter back and forth...when the kids are smaller, it's kind of a more one way conversation. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on November 25, 2015, 03:35:42 PM
			

			

				the wurster call was great. He forgot Radio Clash though
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave in the yard on November 26, 2015, 06:30:40 AM
			

			

				Sorry, last weeks show, but the explanation of Blade, being a daywalker and having all of the vampire's strengths and none of their weaknesses.  It was good.  Fred's trashtalking, I like how he has stepped into the role of protege/mini-tom.  Also, not show related, but I just listened to the Hollywood Handbook with tom, and it was so good.  "Save his life.  Circumcise this man"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave in the yard on November 27, 2015, 09:16:22 AM
			

			

				This weeks, I was walking around going "Oh no, Oh no" when I heard that guys horrible voice, but then tom was like "that's your version.  my version is...youre this annoying douche" I was laughing so cathartically.  The pain Tom was expressing, funnily, throughout the show, with google, with the show, with his year, I was like, oh man.  Mit Hamine is the last thing you want to hear, but then, as always, its turned into gold.  The best show is the best!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 27, 2015, 11:51:42 PM
			

			

				Best part Tom being a closet Rage Against the Machine fan. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on November 28, 2015, 11:10:44 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: AllSussedOut on November 19, 2015, 01:39:31 PM
I'm going to start using words like "Scharplingian" and "Liskian."


It's actually Scharplingesque.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 29, 2015, 12:05:04 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on November 28, 2015, 11:10:44 AM
Quote from: AllSussedOut on November 19, 2015, 01:39:31 PM
I'm going to start using words like "Scharplingian" and "Liskian."


It's actually Scharplingesque.

Scharpling and Rooster. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 30, 2015, 04:46:18 PM
			

			

				The Kinks' 90s Rap Metal Revue had me laughing at my desk at work today. A+++
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on November 30, 2015, 09:24:21 PM
			

			

				Off topic, but I was wondering if there was ever any thought to having clips from the shows--like the Wurster calls, or just 10 minute sections--put up on You Tube the following week? I tell people about the show in hopes of getting them interested, but think maybe it would help to give them a smaller taste to start. Has this ever been done?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ole_swerdlow on December 01, 2015, 02:57:33 PM
			

			

				Best Show Bests are kind of already this already.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on December 01, 2015, 06:02:08 PM
			

			

				WOW WOW. WOW WOW
WIKKA WIKKA WIKKA

WOW WOW (chikka) WOW WOW
WIKKA WIKKA WIKKA

I could listen to Tom do Rage Against the Machine forever. 

On a related note, I just tried to think of the Macho Man doing the same bit, crossing the streams, and... it did NOT work.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on December 02, 2015, 12:17:19 AM
			

			

				Yay I got through! That was my first call to the show outside of Bowling Alley Confessions and @AtBestShow. Here is the attempted Google bribe I was talking about:
(http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt282/rpm1200/th_IMG_20151201_223430690_zpswkibw6zu.jpg) (http://s620.photobucket.com/user/rpm1200/media/IMG_20151201_223430690_zpswkibw6zu.jpg.html)
That was a great show, lots of awesome calls!

ETA...
According to this, they are not even real LEGO bricks! (http://www.slashgear.com/google-ships-lego-bricks-to-project-fi-users-30416350/)

(http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt282/rpm1200/bricks_zpsslasvhfw.jpg) (http://s620.photobucket.com/user/rpm1200/media/bricks_zpsslasvhfw.jpg.html)
AND TOM

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: BadGuyZero on December 02, 2015, 02:27:05 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on November 30, 2015, 09:24:21 PM
Off topic, but I was wondering if there was ever any thought to having clips from the shows--like the Wurster calls, or just 10 minute sections--put up on You Tube the following week? I tell people about the show in hopes of getting them interested, but think maybe it would help to give them a smaller taste to start. Has this ever been done?

https://vimeo.com/bestshow4life (https://vimeo.com/bestshow4life)

There are numerous clips from the WFMU-era on YouTube. That's how I discovered the show many years ago.
NOTE: Google owns YouTube
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on December 02, 2015, 10:57:29 AM
			

			

				I hope last night wasn't the last time we'll enter the magical world of "Welcome to Nightshade."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on December 02, 2015, 04:12:45 PM
			

			

				Tom's Phil Silvers was the first thing that made me laugh
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on December 02, 2015, 05:06:10 PM
			

			

				this book looks good...

http://www.amazon.com/Rammer-Jammer-Yellow-Hammer-Heart/dp/0609807137 (http://www.amazon.com/Rammer-Jammer-Yellow-Hammer-Heart/dp/0609807137)

insanity...I don't really get football, but they look like they're having fun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqo4cKCsTcQ#]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqo4cKCsTcQ#]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqo4cKCsTcQ# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqo4cKCsTcQ#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 02, 2015, 10:15:28 PM
			

			

				If I were Dirty Grandpa I would have teamed up with Dirty Harry for the fight.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on December 03, 2015, 02:10:51 PM
			

			

				the dirty grandpa stuff was hilarious. Betty White needs to get in on this
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rinehart on December 04, 2015, 01:43:55 PM
			

			

				Tom's hushed "Jesus Christ" during the Fredricks call shocked me into laughter.

Obviously Mike loved it too
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Matt from Halifax on December 04, 2015, 05:06:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jason from Huntsville, AL on November 30, 2015, 04:46:18 PM
The Kinks' 90s Rap Metal Revue had me laughing at my desk at work today. A+++

Loved this. A good example of a Scharpling bit that doesn't quite translate when I try to explain it to someone who hasn't heard it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fredfoster on December 05, 2015, 04:51:59 PM
			

			

				echo chamber. come on. you can't just make fun of everything in life. tom was totally lying about not ever hearing a second of nite vale. proof is he slipped up called it by its right name rather than the hack " i don't really know the name" bit. so tired.

echo chamber. he's a bully and exactly what he makes fun of.

nice nervous tic on tv bro.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on December 05, 2015, 05:25:15 PM
			

			

				 ??? >:(
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on December 05, 2015, 10:07:52 PM
			

			

				I have no idea what "Nite Vale" is. As far as I know, there is some haunted Arby's in it.

HHOP this week was great again. The saloon door and adult bookstore talk was hilarious. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on December 06, 2015, 05:35:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on December 05, 2015, 10:07:52 PM
The saloon door and adult bookstore talk was hilarious.
Beep beep.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeSStradiol on December 06, 2015, 05:50:59 PM
			

			

				Cheer up Fred.  You know you don't have to listen if you think it's tired right? Right? Right? Right? Right? Right? Sorry bout the echo there.  
Quote from: fredfoster on December 05, 2015, 04:51:59 PM
echo chamber. come on. you can't just make fun of everything in life. tom was totally lying about not ever hearing a second of nite vale. proof is he slipped up called it by its right name rather than the hack " i don't really know the name" bit. so tired.

echo chamber. he's a bully and exactly what he makes fun of.

nice nervous tic on tv bro.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: claedalus on December 06, 2015, 09:04:03 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fredfoster on December 05, 2015, 04:51:59 PM
echo chamber. come on. you can't just make fun of everything in life. tom was totally lying about not ever hearing a second of nite vale. proof is he slipped up called it by its right name rather than the hack " i don't really know the name" bit. so tired.

echo chamber. he's a bully and exactly what he makes fun of.

nice nervous tic on tv bro.
Okay, fess up, which ghoul do you play on Nightvale?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeSStradiol on December 07, 2015, 09:31:25 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: rinehart on December 04, 2015, 01:43:55 PM
Tom's hushed "Jesus Christ" during the Fredricks call shocked me into laughter.
 That cracked me up also. I had to rewind and listen to it twice. The NightShade or Nightvale stuff was hilarious. I really likes this weeks ATBESTSHOW.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peter falk on December 07, 2015, 10:17:39 AM
			

			

				Is it just me or does it sound like Vance is the host of Nightshade?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on December 07, 2015, 06:38:52 PM
			

			

				THIS mug is still around! (and accepting lavish charity) 

Quote from: TrapNeuterReturn on October 14, 2015, 09:02:33 PM
FPs can get a bit dull. Option C: Supercallers. They have been scarce as of late. An injection of the likes of Spike, Fredericks, Jason from Huntsville, Julie from Cincinnati, Dave from Knoxville, Coco from the Ettes, Fred from Honolulu, etc would be fruitful. Not sure if all of these mugs are still around*, but... develop your own talent like the WCW Powerplant

Reunions don't always suck- Negative Approach, Mission of Burma, The State, Wanton Loveboy, etc. are proof. With that in mind, bring back a few classics- Petey, Maple Syrup Mussolini, Officer Tom for a brief reprise. That would be like a 2015 CM Punk run-in. The chat would pop.

Also, schtick like Coffin Talk, sound collages, lists, etc work well. More schtick. 

That said, Best Show is superior without my input. Tom doesn't tell me how to manage hedge funds, why should I offer him unsolicited advice on how to entertain?


*I'm listening to the WFMU archives at work... currently in summer of 2008... the timeline gets confusing

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on December 07, 2015, 06:45:07 PM
			

			

				Crispin Glover

I also envision him as Bond

and Batman 

Quote from: JesseFromVegas on August 20, 2015, 06:36:11 PM
I stand by my belief that Burt Young is a hilarious joke answer to the topic and I'm pretty sure either Paul or Rob agreed because one of them laughed at it.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on December 07, 2015, 07:12:16 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: doctor klopek on December 07, 2015, 10:17:39 AM
Is it just me or does it sound like Vance is the host of Nightshade?

Ha! I thought the same thing. I've started listening again from the beginning, up to 2003, and it just gets better. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: GoodOleJesseP on December 07, 2015, 09:56:52 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fredfoster on December 05, 2015, 04:51:59 PM
echo chamber. come on. you can't just make fun of everything in life. tom was totally lying about not ever hearing a second of nite vale. proof is he slipped up called it by its right name rather than the hack " i don't really know the name" bit. so tired.

echo chamber. he's a bully and exactly what he makes fun of.

nice nervous tic on tv bro.

I hate to do it, but I have to agree on this week's episode. It was everything that makes the show unbearable a lot of times - a great theme that gets buried because Tom needs to beat a dead horse of Prairie Home Companion, Night Vale, "here's a popular thing that I'm going to make fun of," "hey, caller, remember this obscure piece of subculture that no one cares about?," and that trailer bit. I can't blame people for not calling in really. I can't even count how many times in the past the show has had great topics that get flushed because of Tom's inane ramblings. Honestly, at this point in the game, he makes Marc Maron seem like the most bearable person on the planet, but his trajectory is the exact opposite.

He really is everything he hates. Oh well, unsubscribed it is.

P.S. - Hollywood Handbook is terrible.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on December 08, 2015, 01:36:12 AM
			

			

				"He's a -- ooooone post troooooolllll"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on December 08, 2015, 01:40:00 AM
			

			

				I liked the Tom On The Goddamn Dave Hill Show. It was actually my first time listening to the show. Dave Hill is a great host, with a lot of opposing mannerisms to Tom, and they work.

Excited to hear Goddamn Dave on the Best Show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on December 08, 2015, 07:08:20 AM
			

			

				LOVED Tom's rant about Dirty Grandpa throughout the show. But what if Lionsgate wanted to sponsor an upcoming episode of The Best Show to promote the movie and Tom had to heap praise reading from the provided script. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 08, 2015, 09:26:59 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: kouzie on December 08, 2015, 07:08:20 AM
 But what if Lionsgate wanted to sponsor an upcoming episode of The Best Show to promote the movie and Tom had to heap praise reading from the provided script.

It would be very entertaining.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on December 08, 2015, 10:03:32 AM
			

			

				Liked the talk about British TV on HHOP.  Another good one that is easy to watch on Youtube is called Come Dine With Me.  On each show 3 people have to have each other over for dinner at their houses over 3 nights. Great slice-of-life stuff.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on December 08, 2015, 05:04:54 PM
			

			

				I had forgotten about the mention of the Great British Bake Off and the new American version of it. There was actually a previous American version a few years back, on CBS. Jeff Foxworthy was the host. Yes, I watched the whole damn thing. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: euphoriafish on December 08, 2015, 09:52:13 PM
			

			

				Well, we know better than one post trolls.  Last week was great.  The Dirty Grandpa rant was fun and gave me an outlet to unabashedly hate something in pop culture that I don't think I have to feel guilty about since there is a GOOD DeNiro movie out at the same time that presumably does NOT hate women or compromise Aubrey Plaza's dignity.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on December 09, 2015, 09:57:02 AM
			

			

				i love dave wyndorf and want waaaaay more of him on the show. I would looove to hear him and fredericks sound off on whatever topics they want.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on December 09, 2015, 11:35:48 AM
			

			

				Dave Wyndorf injected some HIGH-ENERGY into last night's show
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on December 09, 2015, 01:19:56 PM
			

			

				I'm glad I'm not the only who makes the Fredericks/Dave Wyndorf connection... a mutual compliment for both!

Last night's show was righteous.   The end of PBR's call floored me.  I'll always be a sucker for majestic background noise from a Newbridge call.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on December 09, 2015, 01:25:00 PM
			

			

				Cool! I was just listening to Monster Magnet yesterday afternoon weirdly enough

I just love this clip, they sound like The Parasites ...before the Parasites

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ipU93aDQiw#]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ipU93aDQiw#]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ipU93aDQiw# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ipU93aDQiw#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: paul from sacramento on December 10, 2015, 02:57:26 AM
			

			

				I saw that an employee from the chrome book team did an AMA today. I searched for Scharpling on the comments and saw someone asked this question. the goon clearly saw it because he answered the question just before and the question just before this one was the last question the guy answered. Tom's clearly got them scared. He probably had to go run and check what to do with his overlords.

(http://i.imgur.com/IFWf0Ug.png)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on December 10, 2015, 03:06:40 PM
			

			

				If MM's reboot doesn't take, Dave Wyndorf could probably make a good living operating bicycle tours of NJ decommissioned nuclear plants.  I'm actually serious about that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on December 10, 2015, 04:17:46 PM
			

			

				Tom going off on Z-Man and Wally toward the end had me gasping for air, good lord.

"WALLY, WHAT SHOULD I DO?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JonFromMaplewood on December 10, 2015, 06:31:05 PM
			

			

				I have gotten behind on my Best Show listening. On the Ileana Douglas / Fred from Honolulu episode.

The portion of the sound collage in which we hear...
1. Opening keys from the Doors "Touch Me"
2. Whiplash "Not quite my tempo."
3. Opening keys from the Doors "Touch Me"
4. Whiplash "Not quite my tempo."
5. Opening keys from the Doors "Touch Me"
6. Kelsey Grammer say "Oh good lord" while falling off the stage
7. First verse of "Touch Me" played under Donald Trump announcing his candidacy

...gave me goosebumps. It was hilarious but it was also like a celebration of all things terrible. Hearing those "Touch Me" horns under Trump was transcendent in a way that made me want to weep for the world.

A+
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on December 11, 2015, 06:29:11 PM
			

			

				Me too. That moment when Trump comes in instead of Jim Morrison, that's art.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave in the yard on December 13, 2015, 09:34:13 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: mackro on December 08, 2015, 01:40:00 AM
I liked the Tom On The Goddamn Dave Hill Show. It was actually my first time listening to the show. Dave Hill is a great host, with a lot of opposing mannerisms to Tom, and they work.

Excited to hear Goddamn Dave on the Best Show.

That was so great.  I listen to the Dave Hill show semi-regularly, and it was an especially good one.  Tom and Dave were really relaxed, and they let each other talk and were super funny.   I am saving Dave Hill on the best show for a flight, cuz i know its going to be great.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 14, 2015, 08:51:37 PM
			

			

				Fredricks bringing up Jizz Jazz, I'm surprised Tom has never heard of of Mac Demarco, good music funny dude too. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 14, 2015, 09:25:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on December 14, 2015, 08:51:37 PM
Fredricks bringing up Jizz Jazz, I'm surprised Tom has never heard of of Mac Demarco, good music funny dude too.
Irwin played him the next day. I wondered if he'd been listening.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on December 17, 2015, 10:38:23 AM
			

			

				I haven't finished this week's episode yet, but my favorite part so far, by far, was Tom so effortlessly throwing out that the guy calling from Birmingham became part of the Singularity last year. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Wes on December 17, 2015, 08:16:22 PM
			

			

				"You lot are about to elect Donald Trump!"
-Russell Brand, from his new four-and-a-half-hour long TV special IT'S ALL COCKED-UP, INNIT?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on December 18, 2015, 09:34:28 AM
			

			

				Great episode of the Brecht Show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on December 20, 2015, 09:01:32 AM
			

			

				I hope Tom finally checked out Freaks and Geeks despite him calling it Geeks and Freaks. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peter falk on December 29, 2015, 12:07:54 PM
			

			

				Is this the Manson book that Tom was talking about on last week's show?

http://www.amazon.com/Manson-Life-Times-Charles/dp/1451645171/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451408758&sr=8-1&keywords=manson (http://www.amazon.com/Manson-Life-Times-Charles/dp/1451645171/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451408758&sr=8-1&keywords=manson)

If so, I'm Looking forward to adding it to my Best Show-related reading list after I finish the Comedians.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on January 06, 2016, 03:04:15 PM
			

			

				LCD Soundsystem doing Guns 'n Roses.

Guns 'n Roses doing LCD Soundsystem.

Inspired.  Bookmarking (at 1:14, Dudio) for my "best of 2016" submissions.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on January 06, 2016, 05:20:15 PM
			

			

				I'm goin' on a Tinder date...

with Roxie...

(http://videoth.uloz.to/s/Z/M/xsZMWQu.640x360.0.jpg)

eyup
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on January 07, 2016, 10:30:59 AM
			

			

				BB from Vegas's noise when Tom said he didn't know Muffin Spencer was my favorite part. It was a little squeak of excitement. 

BB is really one of the best callers ever.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on January 08, 2016, 04:03:22 PM
			

			

				Tom laughing when he saw the drunk AP Mike lookalike in Manchester was the highlight for me. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on January 09, 2016, 06:33:39 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: doctor klopek on December 29, 2015, 12:07:54 PM
Is this the Manson book that Tom was talking about on last week's show?

http://www.amazon.com/Manson-Life-Times-Charles/dp/1451645171/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451408758&sr=8-1&keywords=manson (http://www.amazon.com/Manson-Life-Times-Charles/dp/1451645171/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451408758&sr=8-1&keywords=manson)

If so, I'm Looking forward to adding it to my Best Show-related reading list after I finish the Comedians.

I would assume so. It's really excellent, read it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on January 10, 2016, 09:06:02 PM
			

			

				Tom's rants were nonpareil this week. I even love the Fagen riff, even though it hurts personally. But then I heard the alleged things against Lindsey Buckingham...yikes! Much. worse. (if true)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on January 11, 2016, 09:21:04 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: doctor klopek on December 29, 2015, 12:07:54 PM
Is this the Manson book that Tom was talking about on last week's show?

http://www.amazon.com/Manson-Life-Times-Charles/dp/1451645171/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451408758&sr=8-1&keywords=manson (http://www.amazon.com/Manson-Life-Times-Charles/dp/1451645171/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451408758&sr=8-1&keywords=manson)

If so, I'm Looking forward to adding it to my Best Show-related reading list after I finish the Comedians.

you want a copy? I have an extra. send me a message if you want me to mail it to you. I don't know if it's the one tom was talking about but it is good.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on January 13, 2016, 12:44:02 AM
			

			

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(18:46:22) ian: Never cried to a Wire song
(18:46:59) ABBAs_Helicopter: that aspect you can't compare
(18:47:04) Water: it's the door open?
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				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peter falk on January 13, 2016, 11:34:53 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: agent_jimmy on January 11, 2016, 09:21:04 AM
Quote from: doctor klopek on December 29, 2015, 12:07:54 PM
Is this the Manson book that Tom was talking about on last week's show?

http://www.amazon.com/Manson-Life-Times-Charles/dp/1451645171/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451408758&sr=8-1&keywords=manson (http://www.amazon.com/Manson-Life-Times-Charles/dp/1451645171/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451408758&sr=8-1&keywords=manson)

If so, I'm Looking forward to adding it to my Best Show-related reading list after I finish the Comedians.

you want a copy? I have an extra. send me a message if you want me to mail it to you. I don't know if it's the one tom was talking about but it is good.

Thanks, I sent a message but it didn't show up in my outbox so I'm not sure if it went through.  My email is in my profile if you want to send me your paypal or equivalent info and however much you want for the book and shipping...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 16, 2016, 08:08:44 AM
			

			

				Was Tom serious about the fortune cookie thing? How is buying a lottery ticket racist? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on January 16, 2016, 02:32:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Shades on January 16, 2016, 08:08:44 AM
Was Tom serious about the fortune cookie thing? How is buying a lottery ticket racist?

I think it was using that tone that makes it sound like an ancient Chinese proverb while referring to something as modern as the Lotto.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Eric Fishlegs on January 16, 2016, 02:33:19 PM
			

			

				I'm relatively confident I could give Tom a run for his money in Monkees trivia. Really something to be proud of there.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 16, 2016, 10:20:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Eric Fishlegs on January 16, 2016, 02:32:17 PM
Quote from: Shades on January 16, 2016, 08:08:44 AM
Was Tom serious about the fortune cookie thing? How is buying a lottery ticket racist?

I think it was using that tone that makes it sound like an ancient Chinese proverb while referring to something as modern as the Lotto.

Only thing I could think of was, maybe they were going for some "mulatto" thing. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on January 17, 2016, 10:46:10 PM
			

			

				I have an irrational hatred for that Boston-Philly guy that calls in to HHOP and always SINGS those MORONIC SONGS!!!
Also, Dudio and Kristin were missed
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on January 18, 2016, 02:19:42 AM
			

			

				Just got to see Andy Kindler destroy one of those sets he mentioned on HHOP. A comedy whirlwind!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on January 20, 2016, 02:05:29 PM
			

			

				what show was Chris Gethard talking about ripping him and Tom off? I don't pay attention to these things...(maybe private message me if it's a sensitive topic?)

also here is Harold's rock n roll high school youtube. https://www.youtube.com/user/Boulevard07 (https://www.youtube.com/user/Boulevard07)

good stuff...

"Ride The Lycopenes"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on January 20, 2016, 07:05:19 PM
			

			

				There was this:

http://thechrisgethardshow.tumblr.com/post/42048584590/we-couldnt-help-but-notice-some-hilarious (http://thechrisgethardshow.tumblr.com/post/42048584590/we-couldnt-help-but-notice-some-hilarious)

But also apparently people have noticed similarities on James Corden. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: GregZero43 on January 23, 2016, 02:07:30 AM
			

			

				Dudio's morning zoo laughter in the background is driving me up the wall...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: claedalus on February 03, 2016, 06:36:04 PM
			

			

				"I am not my own worst enemy - the world is my worst enemy." An epigram for the ages.

Also I'm beyond elated at the return of the Fake Bee Gees (incorporated beautifully in the latest Wurster call).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on February 03, 2016, 07:43:32 PM
			

			

				That glorious run of gomps toward the end of the show was incredible. Other highlights include Roxy's date recap, Quaaludes Classic, "WHAT?! Action?! We're having a Bit-o-Honey eating contest over here!", the return of the Mysterious Singer, "You bet your wittle pickle it is!", The Old Shall Respect The Young, Blake being an enthusiastic fan of the Coens, "Ya blew it, Croce!", and the coronation of King Peeper. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on February 04, 2016, 12:04:52 AM
			

			

				I love when Tom argues with Mike and you can't even hear Mike.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on February 05, 2016, 10:35:29 AM
			

			

				From the 1/26 show:

The David Bowie special talk was outstanding and one of my favorite things in 2.0 era. 

"Meathead Meets the Starman" from David Does Archie

"Andy is Here to Help M’man" by Mickey Rooney single on Treachaphonic Records


David Bowie Businesses
Blue Jean Blue Jeans
The Chinos Genie Pant Shop
The Lodger-zenges Cough Drops
The Boys Keep Swing Batting Cage Company
David’s Bow Ties
Diamond Dog’s Canine Jewelry
Watch that Man Wristwatches
Scary Monsters’ Halloween Superstores
The Jean Genie Mop
Cook Back in Anger Culinary School
Surfergette Surf Shop
Golden Ears Corn-on-the Cob Buffet
Space Oddity Storage

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AnniefromKS on February 05, 2016, 11:35:52 AM
			

			

				Get that weiner out of your ear, the best part of this week's show was when Rad McKinney starting waxing on about Man in the High Castle  being filmed in Canada, and the likelihood that you'd see members of the New Pornographers in the background if the cameraman drifted to the side a little. Then he started singing The Body Says No from their first album. It was super dreamy and made my week.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on February 05, 2016, 08:53:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: kouzie on February 05, 2016, 10:35:29 AM
From the 1/26 show:

The David Bowie special talk was outstanding and one of my favorite things in 2.0 era. 

"Meathead Meets the Starman" from David Does Archie

"Andy is Here to Help M’man" by Mickey Rooney single on Treachaphonic Records


David Bowie Businesses
Blue Jean Blue Jeans
The Chinos Genie Pant Shop
The Lodger-zenges Cough Drops
The Boys Keep Swing Batting Cage Company
David’s Bow Ties
Diamond Dog’s Canine Jewelry
Watch that Man Wristwatches
Scary Monsters’ Halloween Superstores
The Jean Genie Mop
Cook Back in Anger Culinary School
Surfergette Surf Shop
Golden Ears Corn-on-the Cob Buffet
Space Oddity Storage

Business they needed to name:

Under Pressure Appliance Repair
Man Who Sold the World Real Estate
Life on Mars? Telescopes and Optics
Ground Control Model Aircraft and Hobbies
Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am Pornography Outlet
Ziggy's Spandex
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 08, 2016, 09:12:24 AM
			

			

				"Diddlin' a dead man's bird on the daily."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 08, 2016, 09:18:44 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on February 05, 2016, 08:53:23 PM
Quote from: kouzie on February 05, 2016, 10:35:29 AM
From the 1/26 show:

The David Bowie special talk was outstanding and one of my favorite things in 2.0 era. 

"Meathead Meets the Starman" from David Does Archie

"Andy is Here to Help M’man" by Mickey Rooney single on Treachaphonic Records


David Bowie Businesses
Blue Jean Blue Jeans
The Chinos Genie Pant Shop
The Lodger-zenges Cough Drops
The Boys Keep Swing Batting Cage Company
David’s Bow Ties
Diamond Dog’s Canine Jewelry
Watch that Man Wristwatches
Scary Monsters’ Halloween Superstores
The Jean Genie Mop
Cook Back in Anger Culinary School
Surfergette Surf Shop
Golden Ears Corn-on-the Cob Buffet
Space Oddity Storage

Business they needed to name:

Under Pressure Appliance Repair
Man Who Sold the World Real Estate
Life on Mars? Telescopes and Optics
Ground Control Model Aircraft and Hobbies
Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am Pornography Outlet
Ziggy's Spandex

John I'm Only Dancing Studio an affiliate of Let's Dance, Inc.
Black Country Rock & Gems
China Girl Massage on Route 9
Lady Stardust Fine Gifts Boutique
Running Gun Blues & Ammo
Joe the Lion Safari Tours
Spencer Gifts
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: sonicdork on February 09, 2016, 10:00:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: GregZero43 on January 23, 2016, 02:07:30 AM
Dudio's morning zoo laughter in the background is driving me up the wall...

It's just laughter, Greg.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on February 10, 2016, 11:08:03 AM
			

			

				Last night's show was great all the way through but my absolute favorite part was when Tom was copying what Francesca said syllable for syllable as it played in a loop. It sounded like an ADR session. And then to have that clip appear in the sound collage minutes later!

I believe my calls are getting better. (They can't get no worse.)
			

			

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				Post by: Carver on February 10, 2016, 09:09:05 PM
			

			

				Out of breath Axl Rose my favorite moment of 2016 so far.
			

			

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				Post by: fidget on February 10, 2016, 09:27:52 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on February 10, 2016, 09:09:05 PM
Out of breath Axl Rose my favorite moment of 2016 so far.
  This had me laughing all day.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: WesleyfromLondon on February 10, 2016, 10:59:49 PM
			

			

				That was one of the best episodes of the show yet, I laughed so hard at the axl rose stuff and the mike francesa stuff and so many other things.

the worst part was hearing about the 'do you miss it' thing. is there anything else we can do to support the best show and make it not go away? patreon? brown paper bags of cash? Breaking Bayonne?
			

			

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				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 10, 2016, 11:14:07 PM
			

			

				The CW Manson
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: johnnynovato on February 11, 2016, 06:10:04 AM
			

			

				I love every time Tom talks about Guns N' Roses. This morning I was trying to remember which episode it was where he sings "It's So Easy."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fidget on February 11, 2016, 06:45:23 PM
			

			

				I made a video of the Axl Rose riff from Tuesday night.  I tried to advertise the show. I don't know about the whole "fair use" thing but I'll leave it up until a hammer drops.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W8vUC3kDBg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W8vUC3kDBg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cameron on February 12, 2016, 06:32:02 AM
			

			

				The first time Tom said "Julio" I just lost it
			

			

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				Post by: agent_jimmy on February 12, 2016, 01:19:57 PM
			

			

				I went back and listened to that song a few days later and Paul Simon really says "Julio" like that. I never noticed. It's disgusting and I don't think I can ever enjoy the song again. Thanks a lot whoever brought it up....
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: WesleyfromLondon on February 12, 2016, 04:07:58 PM
			

			

				Speaking of best bits and tuesdays show, does anyone remember which episode it was with the welcome to nightshade stuff? I want to listen to it again. I love whenever Tom goes off on something where he doesn't actually know what it is, like the game of thrones rant someone put up on youtube or when he thought serial was some kind of spooky ghost house podcast. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on February 12, 2016, 07:31:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: WesleyfromLondon on February 12, 2016, 04:07:58 PM
Speaking of best bits and tuesdays show, does anyone remember which episode it was with the welcome to nightshade stuff? I want to listen to it again. I love whenever Tom goes off on something where he doesn't actually know what it is, like the game of thrones rant someone put up on youtube or when he thought serial was some kind of spooky ghost house podcast.

I love that too, when he's trolling superfans
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RReynolds on February 13, 2016, 12:56:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: WesleyfromLondon on February 12, 2016, 04:07:58 PM
Speaking of best bits and tuesdays show, does anyone remember which episode it was with the welcome to nightshade stuff? I want to listen to it again. I love whenever Tom goes off on something where he doesn't actually know what it is, like the game of thrones rant someone put up on youtube or when he thought serial was some kind of spooky ghost house podcast.

12/2/15, I believe, for The Nightshade clip. "Make Tom Laugh/Dirty Grandpa"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 14, 2016, 12:04:02 AM
			

			

				Avalanche Bob is from the school of Anthony Kedis scat rap. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on February 14, 2016, 03:00:32 AM
			

			

				Who was Tom imitating when he sang "Getting Better", Orson Welles?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on February 15, 2016, 12:27:37 PM
			

			

				Loved Tom talking about The Last Waltz, especially the fact that the guys were all wired up on coke to help offset the turkey and tryptophan they just ate. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: WesleyfromLondon on February 15, 2016, 03:15:36 PM
			

			

				although the part lumping regular metal in with hair metal was sad. hair metal is american pop rock for soft headed children, like kiss.

I mostly say this because i'm originally from the midlands, sacred home of heavy metal, so it's My Culture and i feel obliged to complain. 

edit: also thanks very much R. Reynolds for finding that for me! also thanks very much for all the clips from the WMFU days you put up on youtube, it's helped me experience a lot of best show fun I wouldn't otherwise know how to find. the wmfu archives are pretty daunting and the clips are also great for me to use to introduce new people to some of the best parts of the best show.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on February 16, 2016, 12:07:55 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: WesleyfromLondon on February 15, 2016, 03:15:36 PM
although the part lumping regular metal in with hair metal was sad. hair metal is american pop rock for soft headed children, like kiss.

I mostly say this because i'm originally from the midlands, sacred home of heavy metal, so it's My Culture and i feel obliged to complain. 

edit: also thanks very much R. Reynolds for finding that for me! also thanks very much for all the clips from the WMFU days you put up on youtube, it's helped me experience a lot of best show fun I wouldn't otherwise know how to find. the wmfu archives are pretty daunting and the clips are also great for me to use to introduce new people to some of the best parts of the best show. 

Those R Reynolds videos are my favorite thing on YouTube.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on February 16, 2016, 12:11:49 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: agent_jimmy on February 12, 2016, 01:19:57 PM
I went back and listened to that song a few days later and Paul Simon really says "Julio" like that. I never noticed. It's disgusting and I don't think I can ever enjoy the song again. Thanks a lot whoever brought it up....

I don't understand why it is racist for someone to pronounce a foreign name the way it sounds in its original language. Sure it can be pretentious and annoying. But unless it is said in a mocking way, I don't really see it being offensive to anyone.
			

			

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				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on February 16, 2016, 08:47:08 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: WesleyfromLondon on February 15, 2016, 03:15:36 PM
hair metal is american pop rock for soft headed children, like kiss.

I mostly say this because i'm originally from the midlands, sacred home of heavy metal

Enough with the jingoism, hair metal was an international phenomenon. Case in point: Brighton Rock, Loudness, Sleeze Beez, Tigertailz, Vandenberg, Winter Rose, Quireboys, Smashed Gladys, Bad English, Europe, Helix, Ezo, etc

You may fly the flag of Priest and Sabbath (braggart), but you must also acknowledge the sins of ELO and UB40.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: WesleyfromLondon on February 16, 2016, 10:07:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: TrapNeuterReturn on February 16, 2016, 08:47:08 PM
Quote from: WesleyfromLondon on February 15, 2016, 03:15:36 PM
hair metal is american pop rock for soft headed children, like kiss.

I mostly say this because i'm originally from the midlands, sacred home of heavy metal

Enough with the jingoism, hair metal was an international phenomenon. Case in point: Brighton Rock, Loudness, Sleeze Beez, Tigertailz, Vandenberg, Winter Rose, Quireboys, Smashed Gladys, Bad English, Europe, Helix, Ezo, etc

You may fly the flag of Priest and Sabbath (braggart), but you must also acknowledge the sins of ELO and UB40.

i've done my penance for the sins of ELO and UB40. Mr blue sky and UB40's cover of red red wine play endlessly here. I don't know how or why, they're just always on the radio, on adverts, playing over the PA in shops. it's like hell. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on February 17, 2016, 01:29:25 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: TrapNeuterReturn on February 16, 2016, 08:47:08 PM
Quote from: WesleyfromLondon on February 15, 2016, 03:15:36 PM
hair metal is american pop rock for soft headed children, like kiss.

I mostly say this because i'm originally from the midlands, sacred home of heavy metal

Enough with the jingoism, hair metal was an international phenomenon. Case in point: Brighton Rock, Loudness, Sleeze Beez, Tigertailz, Vandenberg, Winter Rose, Quireboys, Smashed Gladys, Bad English, Europe, Helix, Ezo, etc

You may fly the flag of Priest and Sabbath (braggart), but you must also acknowledge the sins of ELO and UB40.

When did ELO ever commit a sin? Jeff Lynne is god! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34EwqbCTtQA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34EwqbCTtQA)



			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on February 17, 2016, 02:41:10 PM
			

			

				There's some good stuff on here for the Warthogs to cover, like Disguises and Seeing UFOs (with Joey).

(http://i65.tinypic.com/2zdt4r5.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: WesleyfromLondon on February 17, 2016, 06:37:13 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mostlymeat on February 17, 2016, 01:29:25 PM
Quote from: TrapNeuterReturn on February 16, 2016, 08:47:08 PM
Quote from: WesleyfromLondon on February 15, 2016, 03:15:36 PM
hair metal is american pop rock for soft headed children, like kiss.

I mostly say this because i'm originally from the midlands, sacred home of heavy metal

Enough with the jingoism, hair metal was an international phenomenon. Case in point: Brighton Rock, Loudness, Sleeze Beez, Tigertailz, Vandenberg, Winter Rose, Quireboys, Smashed Gladys, Bad English, Europe, Helix, Ezo, etc

You may fly the flag of Priest and Sabbath (braggart), but you must also acknowledge the sins of ELO and UB40.

When did ELO ever commit a sin? Jeff Lynne is god! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34EwqbCTtQA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34EwqbCTtQA)

that's probably the best ELO song i've heard, its very Trevor Horn. 

I loved the drumming call in this week's episode 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on February 17, 2016, 09:16:40 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: WesleyfromLondon on February 17, 2016, 06:37:13 PM

I loved the drumming call in this week's episode

Jon Wurster is both a master at weird phone calls, and an artist when comes to faking bad drumming.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cameron on February 19, 2016, 07:48:32 AM
			

			

				"Does widdle baby have gas on his hands?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 21, 2016, 03:36:41 AM
			

			

				Toms incident with the phone playing out of his pocket happened to me this week, except it wasn't a restaurant. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on February 21, 2016, 04:32:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cameron on February 19, 2016, 07:48:32 AM
"Does widdle baby have gas on his hands?"

"Well, DID widdle baby have gas on his hands?"

"*chuckle* yeaaaahhh, he did"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 22, 2016, 10:20:07 AM
			

			

				I've noticed that Tom has become merciless on the Bad Companying - it used to be that a caller could fight it off by getting more interesting, but I think that era is over.

I would have liked to hear the rest of "Gas Hands'" story, but I respect his choices.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on February 22, 2016, 08:27:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on February 22, 2016, 10:20:07 AM
I've noticed that Tom has become merciless on the Bad Companying - it used to be that a caller could fight it off by getting more interesting, but I think that era is over.

I would have liked to hear the rest of "Gas Hands'" story, but I respect his choices.

It was worth missing the rest of the story, just to hear the opening strains of Bad Company clashing with "It Don't Worry Me." Possibly my new favorite Best Show moment.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 22, 2016, 10:41:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bull Shannon on February 22, 2016, 08:27:28 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on February 22, 2016, 10:20:07 AM
I've noticed that Tom has become merciless on the Bad Companying - it used to be that a caller could fight it off by getting more interesting, but I think that era is over.

I would have liked to hear the rest of "Gas Hands'" story, but I respect his choices.

It was worth missing the rest of the story, just to hear the opening strains of Bad Company clashing with "It Don't Worry Me." Possibly my new favorite Best Show moment.

I loved the Nashville clip, best ending to a show thus far in the new era. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rinehart on February 25, 2016, 12:51:29 PM
			

			

				Listening through this week's episode now. I'm actually really enjoying Jonah Ray's banter with Tom, it's a nice combo
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: norfolk on February 25, 2016, 06:38:25 PM
			

			

				I found it both oddly tense and intimate for the Best Show. Not to say it wasn't compelling and funny, but had more of a Marc Maronish tone than Tom usually cultivates.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on February 26, 2016, 11:03:18 AM
			

			

				Never heard Jonah Ray before. He was okay, not as bad as I thought a lot of people make him out to be. Though the Hawaiian voice made me a little uncomfortable, as well as the "Y'all makin' a movie? Put me in it" voice earlier in the episode. Tom didn't call him out that one.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on February 26, 2016, 11:22:32 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: norfolk on February 25, 2016, 06:38:25 PM
I found it both oddly tense and intimate for the Best Show. Not to say it wasn't compelling and funny, but had more of a Marc Maronish tone than Tom usually cultivates.

Haven't listened yet, but now I'm hoping that Tom asks Jonah about his older brother's record collection.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: WesleyfromLondon on February 26, 2016, 05:03:16 PM
			

			

				Gary the Squirrel was on fire this week, so many laughs in such a short space of time. 

Also putting jonah in time out was very funny. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Andrew F on February 28, 2016, 10:37:10 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: WesleyfromLondon on February 26, 2016, 05:03:16 PM
Also putting jonah in time out was very funny.

Totally agree! I was afraid that in the new non-FCC era, the penalty box rule wouldn't be enforced. It was hilarious and Jonah handled it well.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on February 28, 2016, 01:24:21 PM
			

			

				Worst part last week and week before is definitely that little jerk "Holden"....
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on February 28, 2016, 10:05:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on February 28, 2016, 01:24:21 PM
Worst part last week and week before is definitely that little jerk "Holden"....
Holden seems okay to me.  

Please give me a couple of reasons why your holding the opinion that he's a jerk?

I'm open to being persuaded.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on February 29, 2016, 02:41:45 PM
			

			

				I have no problem personally with Holden, but the phone connection this week was really rough, and his dad having him call in two weeks in a row is too much. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on February 29, 2016, 06:11:12 PM
			

			

				I was just kidding around (sort of)...it's really the Dad that gets my goat. As erg79 said, two shows in a row is too much. Can't Mike screen him next time or better yet, get the Dad on the phone with Tom!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on February 29, 2016, 08:01:46 PM
			

			

				I will speak to Holden's dad the next time Holden calls.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dbharps on February 29, 2016, 09:06:08 PM
			

			

				Young Holden prophesied that he would call each week and thus far his word has held true
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on March 01, 2016, 12:39:12 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on February 28, 2016, 10:05:20 PM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on February 28, 2016, 01:24:21 PM
Worst part last week and week before is definitely that little jerk "Holden"....
Holden seems okay to me.  

Please give me a couple of reasons why your holding the opinion that he's a jerk?

I'm open to being persuaded.

"You excited Girls is coming back?"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on March 01, 2016, 06:26:05 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: dbharps on February 29, 2016, 09:06:08 PM
Young Holden prophesied that he would call each week and thus far his word has held true
You're saying Holden's holding to his word?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on March 01, 2016, 01:57:32 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: dbharps on February 29, 2016, 09:06:08 PM
Young Holden prophesied that he would call each week and thus far his word has held true

"Prophesy/ied" is one of the English language's funniest words.


McVicker Uhhhh... look! I don't know what your problem is... but I simply cannot have students wandering the hallways during class, interrupting other classes and giving prophecies of a great plague. 

Beavis Oh... yeah. Sorry 'bout that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on March 02, 2016, 11:30:15 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: B_Buster on February 29, 2016, 08:01:46 PM
I will speak to Holden's dad the next time Holden calls.

Well?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on March 02, 2016, 01:54:56 PM
			

			

				Tom mentioned that he needed help from listeners for three things. One was something about a crater? Does anyone know what that was?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: norfolk on March 02, 2016, 05:04:24 PM
			

			

				Roden Crater: http://rodencrater.com/about/ (http://rodencrater.com/about/)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on March 02, 2016, 06:34:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JeffertonFromTX on March 01, 2016, 12:39:12 AM
Quote from: fonpr on February 28, 2016, 10:05:20 PM
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on February 28, 2016, 01:24:21 PM
Worst part last week and week before is definitely that little jerk "Holden"....
Holden seems okay to me.  

Please give me a couple of reasons why your holding the opinion that he's a jerk?

I'm open to being persuaded.

"You excited Girls is coming back?"

Ha, that got me too. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on March 02, 2016, 07:31:06 PM
			

			

				We need weirdos like little Holden to call in to annoy the p*ss out of the audience, because we no longer have James and Spike and "Hernando Biggie" calling in being those telephonic annoyances.

What depressed me on the March 1 show is how burnt out Tom sounded with Gail, the weariness with life. Is Tom really that burnt out, Mike?

(Modified to be somewhat FCC friendly.)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 02, 2016, 08:19:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on March 02, 2016, 07:31:06 PM
We need weirdos like little Holden to call in to annoy the p*ss out of the audience, because we no longer have James and Spike and "Hernando Biggie" calling in being those telephonic annoyances.

What depressed me on the March 1 show is how burnt out Tom sounded with Gail, the weariness with life. Is Tom really that burnt out, Mike?

(Modified to be somewhat FCC friendly.)

Oh my god, "You got Jamesed"--I miss that dude. And I wouldn't count Spike out completely. I feel a call coming on soon. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 02, 2016, 08:22:04 PM
			

			

				By the way, Holden has tightened up his game big time. I'm pro Holden now.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: claedalus on March 02, 2016, 09:52:00 PM
			

			

				Didn't Tom admit to fabricating reports of James' horrible toupee last night? I felt so betrayed...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: WesleyfromLondon on March 03, 2016, 08:12:39 PM
			

			

				I don't wanna sound like a jerk in any way but Tom's been pretty down on the show lately and I'm worried that it might turn off new listeners. I started listening in the podcast era, around last june, and i don't know if i would've gotten into the show as much as i have if the first episode I listened to was someone talking about how the show is a failure. I love the show and I want to to succeed so I don't want new listeners to get scared off or anything. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: trudreck on March 04, 2016, 04:17:24 AM
			

			

				i love THE BEST SHOW more than almost anything there is! it is so riotously funny & inventive on such a consistent basis that it is no wonder tom wonders where the swarming millions are !! obviously, i want nothing but the best for tom & i hope he finds happiness however he can.
but speaking personally, this is my favourite ever era of the show. i've failed in ways that are harder & more debilitating than tom (uhh not that it's a contest ...) & it is so refreshing to hear somebody speaking openly about the fear that no matter how good their art is, no matter how loyal their fan base is, it may just not be enough. most of the podcasts i've become attached to go soft eventually. THE BEST SHOW never has, & the fact that a decade+ in & tom is only getting scrappier, hungrier, angrier (not to mention funnier), but also openly self-pitying & resentful ... i just can't express how cool & unique that is to me.
anyway, it is probably only my warped value system because i find life to be a waking nightmare ... but i like this dark era of THE BEST SHOW. of course it's completely rational to be concerned or bummed out by it, but people's responses made me wanna offer my perspective. I CAN PROMISE ALMOST NOTHING IN LIFE BUT I CAN PROMISE #BESTSHOW4LIFE. there was a time when i was committed at a mental facility & my girlfriend would sneak in an old 2000s era 8GB ipod with episodes of THE BEST SHOW on it for me ... the show has brought me laffs when i thought there were no laffs to be had. i love the emotional openness of recent episodes, but no matter how the show changes, i will always love it and always be there.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on March 04, 2016, 09:23:51 AM
			

			

				don't worry about it. let tom do what tom wants to do. it's his show. if he's not worried about turning off listeners you shouldn't be either. just listen and enjoy the ride....

Quote from: WesleyfromLondon on March 03, 2016, 08:12:39 PM
I don't wanna sound like a jerk in any way but Tom's been pretty down on the show lately and I'm worried that it might turn off new listeners. I started listening in the podcast era, around last june, and i don't know if i would've gotten into the show as much as i have if the first episode I listened to was someone talking about how the show is a failure. I love the show and I want to to succeed so I don't want new listeners to get scared off or anything.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 04, 2016, 10:29:38 AM
			

			

				I like Tom in his saturnine mode as much as when he's upbeat--fits with my general sense of self and my worldview!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lappo on March 04, 2016, 11:23:00 AM
			

			

				About Scharpling being down on the show - I think most of that is an act. It's what he does: proclaiming the show's greatness while simultaneously hinting at the thousands of people actively trying to destroy him/the show. 
And he has ALWAYS downplayed the popularity of TBS when it suits his purposes. I remember when he first started podcasting the show back in 2007(?) he'd come on every week and say that they had lost a bunch of subscribers, that there were only 3 left, that no one cared. Every week he would threaten to pull the podcast. While (as we all know) the podcast was going from strength to strength. Tom talking about how no one likes TBS is a shrewd way (a la Bugs Bunny) of gearing up the fan base. It also gives him something to fight against. 

Because I think Tom is most comfortable being an underdog. That has become harder for him as the show has increased in popularity. There are no more people calling and giving him shit, or going off on their own topic.  The callers of late seem like they are very nice people, but they are also obsequious and dull. And worse, they are dull in the SAME EXACT WAY. Tom has talked about "dudes" and "grey paint," but his talking about it hasn't really brought in much color. The dudes are bad, of course, quite bad; but the ladies have not been much better.  

FOTS say that Zach Mit Hamine was the worst caller ever, but I would have to say the opposite. He was a great  caller,  as great as Julie (the all time great imho), as Spike and Petey and Laurie and James and Larry the Perv, because Tom reacted so strongly to him.  The great thing about Zach was that he evolved backwards, becoming more and more of a dumbass, being more arrogant and self righteous as Tom gave him airtime, until Tom just lost it (remember that? it was the best) and screamed at him and (if I remember correctly) broke the Mit Hamine album on the air.
The show needs people like that.  Not those people specifically, but new blood. 

Wild Blood. 

It does not need another chucklehead calling with a Ringo Star anecdote, or a Billy Joel anecdote or feeding Tom what they think he wants to hear. Fred from Honolulu once said on Twitter that the callers were boring him reaching for the low hanging fruit. I totally agree. Even the Half Hour of Power is not as free-wheeling as I thought it would be when they first started it; mostly you just get some dude asking Tom if it's ok if he likes the Talking Heads or something.

Now these hypothetical new "wild" callers will fail of course; it is their destiny to do so. Scharpling will berate and dismiss them, but from their ashes a hilarious phoenix will rise.

So what Wesley from London calls Tom "being down" I hear as Tom being bored. THAT'S the real killer, and what I worry about the most.

Of course, I'm just talking out of my a-dot; the callers are not something Tom can control.  And he remains at the top of his game; Scharpling and Wurster are funnier than ever. It's just the callers that are frustrating me lately, the horrible horrible callers. 


Quote from: agent_jimmy on March 04, 2016, 09:23:51 AM
don't worry about it. let tom do what tom wants to do. it's his show. if he's not worried about turning off listeners you shouldn't be either. just listen and enjoy the ride....

Quote from: WesleyfromLondon on March 03, 2016, 08:12:39 PM
I don't wanna sound like a jerk in any way but Tom's been pretty down on the show lately and I'm worried that it might turn off new listeners. I started listening in the podcast era, around last june, and i don't know if i would've gotten into the show as much as i have if the first episode I listened to was someone talking about how the show is a failure. I love the show and I want to to succeed so I don't want new listeners to get scared off or anything.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: WesleyfromLondon on March 04, 2016, 01:42:28 PM
			

			

				If it's mostly an act then that's cool. Like I said I'm newer to the show so it's harder to read these things. In the couple of WMFU era episodes I've listened to he was going on about the show being Reagan '84 and unstoppable, so it's kind of a contrast. I just don't like worrying that my favourite comedy dudes are circling the drain or something. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on March 04, 2016, 02:26:23 PM
			

			

				Somebody should call in and say something crazy. 

The problem is manufactured, desperate crazy. The new kid has the right idea, but he's swinging for the fences because he's 5 and not out of his fully realized sense of being a nut.

Spike was great because of Weirdos Exposed and because of a (surely) clinically diagnosed lack of shame. The great out-there callers have no governor and they aren't pushing any agenda or comedy routine. Julie really did want to talk about her dog or her arrests. Laurie really did want to talk about how her dad bought her art, but in a natural, conversational way.

I loved the guy who patiently explained to Tom what a taco was, then a burrito, then a quesadilla. Those people are born, not made.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lappo on March 04, 2016, 03:09:43 PM
			

			

				Yes, manufactured crazy is the worst.

And I didn't mean to imply that Laurie and Julie and Spike were 'crazy,' they just had/have a clear point of view and distinct personality. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on March 04, 2016, 05:04:08 PM
			

			

				I, too, meant crazy in the best possible way, not as a diagnosis.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: steve-dogman on March 07, 2016, 12:48:41 AM
			

			

				Tom's running it down in the episode I'm listening to from 2010 - that's part of the show. The moods of Tom and underdog/champion alternating are some of the best parts. One day the show will end but the beauty is that Tom will do something else great and we have probably close to 3,000 hours of archived episodes to return to.

Also: in said episode I've got on from 2010, a restrained Avalanche-less Bob calls (to praise Garrison Keillor no less). Worst caller ever. The last year or so has brought some good ones into the fold tho - Beadie from Las Vegas, for instance.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave in the yard on March 07, 2016, 06:35:15 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: steve-dogman on March 07, 2016, 12:48:41 AM
Tom's running it down in the episode I'm listening to from 2010 - that's part of the show. The moods of Tom and underdog/champion alternating are some of the best parts. One day the show will end but the beauty is that Tom will do something else great and we have probably close to 3,000 hours of archived episodes to return to.

Also: in said episode I've got on from 2010, a restrained Avalanche-less Bob calls (to praise Garrison Keillor no less). Worst caller ever. The last year or so has brought some good ones into the fold tho - Beadie from Las Vegas, for instance.

Bob does redeem himself later, when him and tom discover common ground  in SCTV and bob's health problems come out.  But then he starts to talk about aliens and anal probes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on March 07, 2016, 01:07:28 PM
			

			

				Which 2010 episode?


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: steve-dogman on March 07, 2016, 02:03:32 PM
			

			

				4-20-2010.

(And to clarify: pre-Avalanche Bob is a "good" caller in the sense that, as that episode evidences, he winds Tom up and tees him off, leading to some great Prairie Home riffing. As Lover observed earlier in this thread, a "good" caller can be horrible so long as they pull the show in a good direction. Even James has led to some inspired moments).


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Wes on March 09, 2016, 11:13:10 AM
			

			

				The worst callers have always been and will always be the ones who don't know how and don't know when to get out of the way. They come in all types and forms, which is why I'd caution listeners from pre-determining their takes too much with the "all x callers are bad" stuff. You can be an angry caller, a nervous caller, a boring caller, a caller who completely misses the point of a topic, but if Tom finds that moment in there where he can spin off into something, all you need to do is let him work. There have been plenty of dud callers throughout the run of the show who brought absolutely nothing to the table, but in their ineptitude, accidentally gave him something to work with and contributed to the show simply by not talking/singing over whatever weird tangent suddenly turned up. If Tom's got a head of steam going and throws out a "Right? Right?", all you have to do is say "Right" and let him keep moving.

(The other, related kind of unsalvageable bad caller is the one who actively pushes back against a suddenly funny digression. The type who kicks out when Tom drops the peeper routine on them. This is a guy who has, with no preparation, talked unbearably boring callers into believing impossible things; you can play along for a minute about pretend nighttime neighborhood habits.)

That's why I'd reject Zach as a "good bad" caller. He interrupted the flow of the show at every possible turn and had zero sense of when he had worn out his welcome.

ANYWAY! This whole episode was great, but Kid Caller Hour was particularly wonderful. Kid Caller Trixie debuting as this fully-formed, world weary, child supergenius was amazing, especially when imagining the thought of all the other parents who might be on the line suddenly in a flop sweat about how their kid wasn't going to hold up to this seven year old artist entrepreneur with impeccable taste in Bowie. (I apologize for already forgetting his name, but the kid who actually had to follow Trixie did a great job, too.) I would love to hear more Kid/Senior Caller Hour segments.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on March 09, 2016, 12:42:31 PM
			

			

				That first Avalanche Bob call makes me think that that AvalancheBob33 thing is an act. He seemed disappointingly hinged.

I've been listening backwards through the archives, and Kid Kansas/Gordon from South Dakota/Other calls a whole bunch. It doesn't seem like Tom recognizes him, but Tom is good at playing that sort of thing close to the vest so I dunno.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on March 09, 2016, 01:40:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: norfolk on March 02, 2016, 05:04:24 PM
Roden Crater: http://rodencrater.com/about/ (http://rodencrater.com/about/)

Thanks. This is very close to where I live, so I can't believe I hadn't heard about it before. It does look pretty amazing.

Tom, I'll make some inquiries locally to see if anyone knows if there is a way to get in this place. I wouldn't hold your breath though.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on March 09, 2016, 03:25:44 PM
			

			

				Julie always rules, but Danielle Henderson kicked some serious ass.  What a great debut.  I want a podcast where she talks to her Grandma about horror movies now.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on March 09, 2016, 03:51:28 PM
			

			

				This girl Trixie at the beginning is awesome. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 09, 2016, 07:17:19 PM
			

			

				I LOVED the kids, they were fantastic
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on March 10, 2016, 10:09:34 AM
			

			

				Oh, man.  Gary's cover of "Highway to Hell," with Julie's laughter in the background.  That needs to feature on a best-of, stat.

Pics / videos also appreciated, if they exist.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on March 10, 2016, 10:50:49 AM
			

			

				The Tom/Julie/Danielle dynamic was soooo good. I think this might be my favorite new-era Best Show, which is saying a lot.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on March 10, 2016, 12:29:07 PM
			

			

				Trixie is my favorite caller in Best Show 2.0
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dbharps on March 10, 2016, 05:43:11 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AllSussedOut on March 10, 2016, 10:09:34 AM
Oh, man.  Gary's cover of "Highway to Hell," with Julie's laughter in the background.  That needs to feature on a best-of, stat.

Pics / videos also appreciated, if they exist.
It's not much, but I believe this is in part what you seek: https://www.instagram.com/p/BCuKQyjCEV7/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BCuKQyjCEV7/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MiddleBro on March 10, 2016, 08:53:13 PM
			

			

				That childhood Return Of The Jedi viewing experience was one of the funniest stories I have ever heard it.  It felt like something out of a movie.


   -Z-Man
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on March 11, 2016, 10:52:19 AM
			

			

				I think Pat Byrne shortened Dudio to "Doodie" right before talking about Southside Johnny? around the 29 minute mark. anyone else hear that?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on March 11, 2016, 11:00:52 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: dbharps on March 10, 2016, 05:43:11 PM
Quote from: AllSussedOut on March 10, 2016, 10:09:34 AM
Oh, man.  Gary's cover of "Highway to Hell," with Julie's laughter in the background.  That needs to feature on a best-of, stat.

Pics / videos also appreciated, if they exist.
It's not much, but I believe this is in part what you seek: https://www.instagram.com/p/BCuKQyjCEV7/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BCuKQyjCEV7/)

Thank you!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on March 11, 2016, 02:20:10 PM
			

			

				I don't want to spoil it, but there's a TRIUMPHANT return from an old favorite on this week's HHOP
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on March 12, 2016, 11:00:44 AM
			

			

				"Let's go lads, we gotta get up on that stage and play that Eddie Cochran song first."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 12, 2016, 01:48:18 PM
			

			

				Ha ha, Jesse (xp). I think I am some other people reminiscing about James may have coaxed him back. Now where is Spike?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on March 13, 2016, 01:06:35 AM
			

			

				Danielle Henderson eviscerating grey paint Warren Zevon fans absolutely destroyed me. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on March 14, 2016, 09:17:11 PM
			

			

				Just finished last week's HHOP; G.G. Nubbin talk was great.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on March 14, 2016, 09:44:03 PM
			

			

				The casual authority with which Trixie answers the Bowie questions is really hysterical
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Crusherkc on March 16, 2016, 04:26:21 PM
			

			

				"I think Elvis would've covered Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight'"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on March 16, 2016, 05:33:08 PM
			

			

				Best Show imitates my life yet again:  Was listening to the Fall all day at work yesterday (well for a few hours anyway), so when Philly Boy Roy had the whole thing on the Fall I was dying (and tripping out!). His Mark E Smith telephone voice was so damn funny...

(http://i63.tinypic.com/rqydsy.png)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on March 17, 2016, 09:36:25 AM
			

			

				I was too! just got the new Wise Old Man EP. 

I was crying at Roy's impression of Mark on the phone. I know a bunch of dudes I need to play that clip for.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on March 17, 2016, 11:27:10 AM
			

			

				I hope Tom will continue that topic for another week in spite of all the crummy callers who did nothing with such a great topic.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: El Drano on March 17, 2016, 07:01:33 PM
			

			

				The last call from Caroline with the alternate reality "what if there was no Hindenburg crash".  I  thought.. would there have been a band called Led Zeppelin?   as in "That will go over like a lead zeppelin"

(http://www.progarchives.com/forum/uploads/37936/lz1.png)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on March 18, 2016, 02:06:36 PM
			

			

				Tom's effortless singing of "The Gift" with himself in the blimp was amazing. Something no one else could do. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dbharps on March 24, 2016, 08:23:40 PM
			

			

				We were gonna meet up at five, dere.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on March 28, 2016, 03:19:47 PM
			

			

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				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on March 30, 2016, 02:49:03 PM
			

			

				(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ce0TA8TWQAAx0ss.jpg:large)

Scott Shannon DID play Zod!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peter falk on April 02, 2016, 12:34:33 PM
			

			

				Did anyone else think that the caller from Richmond was the guy from Mit Hamine's mom?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on April 02, 2016, 02:31:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: agent_jimmy on March 30, 2016, 02:49:03 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ce0TA8TWQAAx0ss.jpg:large)

Scott Shannon DID play Zod!

I thought I knew that name from somewhere. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0BeqfWT41Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0BeqfWT41Q)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nrt4 on April 14, 2016, 05:29:47 PM
			

			

				If I do it, I will succeed at it. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on April 15, 2016, 01:48:22 PM
			

			

				"Wait, what happened?"

"I called in earlier and you...uh...oh boy."

----------------------------------------

"Rick Pitino!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peter falk on April 15, 2016, 03:11:11 PM
			

			

				The basketball duo for the list this week should have been Dumars/Thomas or Laimbeer/Rodman
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on April 19, 2016, 12:51:54 AM
			

			

				I'm way too much of a coward to call in and I thought of it after the fact, but, one of the greatest duos, is (are?) the two kids on the bikes at the end of No Country For Old Men. The one kid gives Mr. Haircut his shirt and gets the money and the other kid just talks about Mr. Haircut's broken arm. "Look at that f'ing bone."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on April 19, 2016, 08:58:58 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: doctor klopek on April 15, 2016, 03:11:11 PM
The basketball duo for the list this week should have been Dumars/Thomas or Laimbeer/Rodman

Laimbeer/Mahorn


Side Note: Bill Laimbeer owned a CORRUGATED CARDBOARD company with locations in Melvindale, Flint, and elsewhere in Michigan during the 1990s which eventually folded about 15 years ago.  

Side Side Note: There was a Simpsons gag where they referenced cardboard boxes manufactured in Flint.

Side Side Side Note: Laimbeer played a sleestak when he was in high school
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on April 19, 2016, 09:44:18 PM
			

			

				His cardboard company folded? Talk about a Catch-22.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JON IN PHL on April 20, 2016, 02:06:43 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: doctor klopek on April 15, 2016, 03:11:11 PM
The basketball duo for the list this week should have been Dumars/Thomas or Laimbeer/Rodman

Pretty sure Stockton/Malone is the only answer for an NBA duo. Close 2nd place is Oakley/Mason.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on April 22, 2016, 04:57:17 PM
			

			

				Shaq/Kobe.

Though if there's going to be a basketball duo, I think it should be NBA Jam duos, specifically Mullin/Hardaway.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on April 22, 2016, 09:05:47 PM
			

			

				I was also thinking in terms of NBA Jams duos, but I came up with Alonzo Mourning and Larry "Grandma-ma" Johnson.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on April 25, 2016, 09:30:31 PM
			

			

				I haven't seen Omar here recently. Can anyone direct me to the capsule review/synopses for the early years of the FMU show? Or am I imagining this?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on April 25, 2016, 09:35:05 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Epic Soundtracks on April 25, 2016, 09:30:31 PM
I haven't seen Omar here recently. Can anyone direct me to the capsule review/synopses for the early years of the FMU show? Or am I imagining this?

http://www.recidivism.org/ (http://www.recidivism.org/)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on April 25, 2016, 10:41:04 PM
			

			

				If you want capsule reviews/synopses reviews of "the early years", the Scratchbomb logs may be more along those lines:

http://scratchbomb.com/best_show_logs/ (http://scratchbomb.com/best_show_logs/) 

Those ceased during 2003.

There is a direct link to only TBSOWFMU related content (mostly the recaps):

http://www.recidivism.org/tbsowfmu/ (http://www.recidivism.org/tbsowfmu/)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bridgey on April 27, 2016, 03:09:47 PM
			

			

				Psst, anyone synced up Manhattan with Badwitdaba yet?

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on April 27, 2016, 08:50:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Omar on April 25, 2016, 10:41:04 PM
If you want capsule reviews/synopses reviews of "the early years", the Scratchbomb logs may be more along those lines:

http://scratchbomb.com/best_show_logs/ (http://scratchbomb.com/best_show_logs/) 

Those ceased during 2003.

There is a direct link to only TBSOWFMU related content (mostly the recaps):

http://www.recidivism.org/tbsowfmu/ (http://www.recidivism.org/tbsowfmu/)

Thanks
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on April 28, 2016, 01:23:15 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bridgey on April 27, 2016, 03:09:47 PM
Psst, anyone synced up Manhattan with Badwitdaba yet?
Yep! @pazwirth on twitter did: https://vimeo.com/164565672

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on April 28, 2016, 04:42:38 PM
			

			

				Haha, genius!

It was unfortunate that such a funny and good-natured three hours ended up with that creep cab driver. What a jerk. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Colin on April 29, 2016, 02:41:16 AM
			

			

				Shout out to the FOT lesbian community representative for an extremely high quality call.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: johnnynovato on April 29, 2016, 08:14:07 AM
			

			

				Tom's facility at performing nu metal -- especially as the fading-in opening to "Manhattan" -- made me laugh more than anything in a while.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dave from knoxville on May 02, 2016, 04:50:52 PM
			

			

				Is your scribing work all private now?

Quote from: Omar on April 25, 2016, 10:41:04 PM
If you want capsule reviews/synopses reviews of "the early years", the Scratchbomb logs may be more along those lines:

http://scratchbomb.com/best_show_logs/ (http://scratchbomb.com/best_show_logs/) 

Those ceased during 2003.

There is a direct link to only TBSOWFMU related content (mostly the recaps):

http://www.recidivism.org/tbsowfmu/ (http://www.recidivism.org/tbsowfmu/)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on May 03, 2016, 02:52:18 PM
			

			

				I want to be BFFs with the lesbian caller who likes the Cows and David Cronenberg
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: norfolk on May 04, 2016, 07:00:56 PM
			

			

				I think Beebee (B.B.? Bibi?) in Las Vegas has climbed to the top of my all-time favorite callers list.
			

			

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				Post by: Billy Fish on May 05, 2016, 05:19:36 AM
			

			

				Tom's Ark was all gold, particularly when Rhea was informed that she'd have to stay behind and fight the bug monsters / lava storms that would sweep the Earth. Also, Gregulator totally seems like the type who'd choose to rule in Hell rather than serve in Heaven.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on May 05, 2016, 11:28:58 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: norfolk on May 04, 2016, 07:00:56 PM
I think Beebee (B.B.? Bibi?) in Las Vegas has climbed to the top of all-time favorite callers list.

agreed. she hits it out of the park every single time.
			

			

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				Post by: Carver on May 05, 2016, 01:39:04 PM
			

			

				The Smashmouth Love Supreme.  
			

			

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				Post by: rpm1200 on May 05, 2016, 03:31:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on May 05, 2016, 01:39:04 PM
The Smashmouth Love Supreme. 

That was excellent!

"Puppet Show
       And
Smash Mouth"
			

			

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				Post by: AllSussedOut on May 06, 2016, 09:11:30 AM
			

			

				"Smashmouth Love Supreme" versus Kevin Pollak's "Sympathy for the Devil."

These bits must be PRESERVED.
			

			

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				Post by: VegetableLasagna on May 06, 2016, 04:00:44 PM
			

			

				The caller who works at the grocery store and said "the worst is when we have to clean out the shopvac and it's full of ham and water". I laughed pretty hard. So gross + tom's reaction.
			

			

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				Post by: hairdryer on May 06, 2016, 05:13:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on May 05, 2016, 01:39:04 PM
The Smashmouth Love Supreme. 

Thirded.
			

			

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				Post by: hairdryer on May 06, 2016, 05:14:28 PM
			

			

				The Price is Right models suggestion for The Ark was funny as well.
			

			

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				Post by: buffcoat on May 07, 2016, 11:29:49 AM
			

			

				Is there a best Best Show moments ever thread? I couldn't find it in my 5 seconds of looking.

Anyway, I'd put up the October 4, 2005 show, where Tom plays the entirety of Dark Side of the Moon, up there as one of the best. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on May 18, 2016, 05:34:08 PM
			

			

				Oof, a lot of these Tompressions are painful listening. 
			

			

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				Post by: norfolk on May 18, 2016, 07:21:38 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on May 18, 2016, 05:34:08 PM
Oof, a lot of these Tompressions are painful listening.

I found it an extremely entertaining blend of high highs and low lows.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on May 19, 2016, 12:48:39 PM
			

			

				Did Bobby at the end do an intentional use of "see you next Tuesday"? 

This Bobby kid is great. I'd listen to a Tom/Jon Daly/Jason Woliner/Bobby show. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: claedalus on May 19, 2016, 03:04:10 PM
			

			

				Hats off to whoever pulled off that "YOU'RE A GHOST" deep cut.
			

			

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				Post by: dutch on May 20, 2016, 03:36:40 PM
			

			

				Al from Australia's American accent sounded like Peter Griffin and it was hilarious.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on May 20, 2016, 10:10:34 PM
			

			

				Tompressions was a top ever Best Show moment.
Was hoping someone would throw in my new favorite Tom phrase:  can you imagine?
Also somehow was hoping someone would, in all the Brooklyn talk, work in a version of Tom's Invisible Man in Williamsburg.
"Fools!  I've got your kickball now..."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 20, 2016, 11:30:54 PM
			

			

				As great as the Tompressions were, my favorite moment of last night's show was when Tom suggested that Charlie and Willy Wonka should have let Uncle Joe go into the fan.
			

			

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				Post by: mackro on May 21, 2016, 01:14:02 AM
			

			

				Can't state enough how Classic the entire Tompressions episode was.

The best part was hearing how easily the Tompressionists were unraveled when Tom play-roled as a boring dude caller, because it puts in perspective how difficult it is to maintain the show quality and momentum when HE gets dud callers.
			

			

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				Post by: Epic Soundtracks on May 21, 2016, 09:51:42 AM
			

			

				I was pretty underwhelmed after the genius of Tom Can't Complain...because impressions are hard! PC Mike's "Waah" call was perfect, though
			

			

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				Post by: deathdrive83 on May 22, 2016, 11:13:42 PM
			

			

				This one didn't have the delicious tension of Tom Can't Complain, but was still fun. 

I still can't believe I got the nerve to call about Death Punch and Trump on Da Best Show.  :-\
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JesseFromVegas on May 26, 2016, 03:57:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: claedalus on May 19, 2016, 03:04:10 PM
Hats off to whoever pulled off that "YOU'RE A GHOST" deep cut.

That was BadGuyZero
			

			

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				Post by: mnstrfrc on May 28, 2016, 06:38:57 PM
			

			

				Amazing string of shows. The emerging Hagerty/Scharpling relationship is my favorite thing to ever happen in entertainment history. I once dropped a "I don't like it ... I love it!" on Neil when communicating about a thing he did at WFMU, and when Tom did it on the show this week I freaked out. Can't wait for more tour check-ins. 
			

			

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				Post by: RReynolds on June 01, 2016, 06:23:32 AM
			

			

				Very excited for the Heidecker/Rado Deader Than Ever album. And the arrival of my Massa's shirt. AP Merch is a licence to print money, and I hope it kicks off a series of new Best Show tee's. JW was great, as always.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on June 01, 2016, 08:21:48 PM
			

			

				I recognized one of the AV Club  comments, told the guy, and this is how it played out on the auxiliary AV Club Disqus board, AV Club After Dark:


Ricky Coogin • an hour ago

My stupid comment about Chelsea Handler and her huge mouth (Vanessa Bayer's,too) ended up on The Best Show the other night. I think they were pretty disgusted about my taste in women. It doesn't deserve best comment, though...it didn't even deserve to be on their show.

8 ypvotes


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    HobbesMk2 Ricky Coogin • an hour ago

    Fvck those guys. When they first started reading AVC comments, I simultaneously discovered their podcast and that their podcast sucks.
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        Ricky Coogin HobbesMk2 • an hour ago

        I listened to about 45 minutes and thought, "When do these guys get funny?"
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        Tandy HobbesMk2 • an hour ago

        Wait, this a thing they do every week? Do they ever read any comments they actually think are funny, or is it just 100% shitting on us?
        
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            HobbesMk2 Tandy • an hour ago

            I don't know. Tom Scharpling started doing it ages ago, which is when the AV Club started covering it. I listened to it once then, then discovered that that segment was basically just Tom Scharpling reading comments verbatim and adding a slide whistle to the end of it. I felt no desire to continue exposing myself to it.
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                Tandy HobbesMk2 • an hour ago

                That's pretty lazy and stupid. I can't imagine most of the people who listen to their podcast would give a shit about comments on a random entertainment website anyway.
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                    Eat Up Martha Mod Tandy • an hour ago

                    I am listening to that particular episode and it's just... dumb dumb dumb. Just the same as the people who think they're cool by mocking everyone in high school, will giggle and grin, and then say "Hey, just joshin' ya!"

                    What a couple of hacks.
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                        Tandy Eat Up Martha • 43 minutes ago

                        They got to be on the Simpsons this year. I'm pretty sure random AV Club commenters could get guest spots on the show at this point. They haven't set the bar low so much as they've just removed the entire concept of a bar.
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                            Eat Up Martha Mod Tandy • 37 minutes ago

                            I couldn't stand Scharpling's voice at all, and when they were doing their readings of comments, it was so smug. Of course AVC comments are going to come off smug to outsiders - that's any commenting community (for the most part). They're being derisive for entertainment, but their mockery is misplaced and asinine. I hope that podcast gets taken out back and smashed a few dozen times in the head with a shovel.
                            1 upvote
                            

https://disqus.com/home/channel/theavclubafterdark/discussion/channel-theavclubafterdark/other_comment_of_the_week_thread/
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: claedalus on June 02, 2016, 04:59:57 PM
			

			

				Listened to the Best Show, and it was a gas / then I found out, AV Club has an ego of glass

*slide whistle*
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: hairdryer on June 05, 2016, 12:15:58 PM
			

			

				What's the episode and time stamp of the recent show where Tom was talking about Criss Angel's cousin's deli? I want to play it for a friend and can't find the segment. 

I remember he mentioned someone discovering Criss Angel via the deli and he was riffing on that encounter saying "If this magician is half as good as this guy running a deli, I may have found my new favorite magician."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: hairdryer on June 05, 2016, 12:32:50 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on May 20, 2016, 10:10:34 PM
Tompressions was a top ever Best Show moment.
Was hoping someone would throw in my new favorite Tom phrase:  can you imagine?
Also somehow was hoping someone would, in all the Brooklyn talk, work in a version of Tom's Invisible Man in Williamsburg.
"Fools!  I've got your kickball now..."

My favorite part of this episode was actually the intro #duhbestshow. Godsmack, Drowning Pool, and Five Finger Death Punch. Some good badass music. Effed up. Too bad Bernie wants to take all my money.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RReynolds on June 05, 2016, 03:15:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: hairdryer on June 05, 2016, 12:15:58 PM
What's the episode and time stamp of the recent show where Tom was talking about Criss Angel's cousin's deli? I want to play it for a friend and can't find the segment. 

I remember he mentioned someone discovering Criss Angel via the deli and he was riffing on that encounter saying "If this magician is half as good as this guy running a deli, I may have found my new favorite magician."

Last week's episode with Hayes. Dudio sends Tom the restaurant reviews just before 1:51:45.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: hairdryer on June 05, 2016, 05:02:11 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: RReynolds on June 05, 2016, 03:15:14 PM
Quote from: hairdryer on June 05, 2016, 12:15:58 PM
What's the episode and time stamp of the recent show where Tom was talking about Criss Angel's cousin's deli? I want to play it for a friend and can't find the segment. 

I remember he mentioned someone discovering Criss Angel via the deli and he was riffing on that encounter saying "If this magician is half as good as this guy running a deli, I may have found my new favorite magician."

Last week's episode with Hayes. Dudio sends Tom the restaurant reviews just before 1:51:45.

thank you!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: wherman on June 06, 2016, 05:24:36 PM
			

			

				In case anyone is wondering, yes "Ricky Coogin" DOES have 50+ comments whining this week on Podmass.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 06, 2016, 06:50:37 PM
			

			

				The name Hayes Davenport sounds like one of those new folk rock singers. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on June 08, 2016, 11:20:14 AM
			

			

				¡Arriba, Arriba, Undulate!
And Keep On *******
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: hairdryer on June 09, 2016, 10:08:16 PM
			

			

				Was late listening to the show and wanted to chime in that I'm still doing "Elvis doing Monty Python" impressions out loud and cracking myself up
			

			

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				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 14, 2016, 09:07:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: hairdryer on June 09, 2016, 10:34:22 PM
I couldn't figure out how to embed those

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				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on June 15, 2016, 12:33:19 PM
			

			

				Last night's Candy show was triumphant. 

Maybe it's because I was on hold for 2 hours filled with pre-call anxiety (the show ended before I could get on the show, and I'm not complaining about that ate all because that's part of the experience) but I called just before the cold wind and dripping faucet sections, and realized my contribution to the topic would be just trivial fluff, yet trivial fluff that somehow MATTERED in the universe of this show. 

I don't know if either Tom downplayed how many much he prepared the arc of last night's show, or if it was all ad hoc, or a combo thereof. But it played out like a MUSICAL, if you figured in the Keane karaoke in the collage. (And this was right after the Tony Awards, so who knows.)

In the end, last night's show was unforgettable and a classic. Maybe not a fun classic, for reasons out of the show's control. But a solid -- if dark at times -- all-time best Best Show.

Jason's comment about old lovers was the LOL highlight of the show, if we're talking just LOL moments here.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: peter falk on June 15, 2016, 01:28:51 PM
			

			

				I was waiting for Tom's taxi story to climax with him being rescued from the hotel cab line by Cassius.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on June 15, 2016, 03:57:45 PM
			

			

				Instant classic show.  Unreal.

And a special hat tip to Tom for saying (and not saying, as appropriate) exactly what so many of us are thinking about as of late.  

For what it's worth... hang in there.  Good guys win.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 15, 2016, 09:38:26 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: norfolk on June 15, 2016, 09:29:38 PM
If Mike is cast into the outer darkness with Paul F. Tompkins, Aimee Mann, Ted Leo, John Hodgman and others who have contributed so much to the Best Show, I think I'm finally fucking done with it.

I haven't listened to the show yet, what happened? Tom wasn't just joking around like usual? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: andbutso on June 16, 2016, 09:46:14 AM
			

			

				Question about last week's show (with Kurt Vile, Bob Mehr)

What was that line Tom had about Father John Misty? He said "That guy is like x meets y".

I think X was a musician and Y was someone known to be sociopathic,
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mike a on June 16, 2016, 10:32:43 AM
			

			

				Two notes on the sound collage: 1) "My Ding-A-Ling" sounded like a Nazi rally, albeit an even more surreal one, in this context; 2) nice use of Redd Kross' "Peach Kelli Pop."

A show that actually made me feel a little better about things.  Thanks, Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: roman on June 16, 2016, 12:39:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on June 15, 2016, 09:38:26 PM
Quote from: norfolk on June 15, 2016, 09:29:38 PM
If Mike is cast into the outer darkness with Paul F. Tompkins, Aimee Mann, Ted Leo, John Hodgman and others who have contributed so much to the Best Show, I think I'm finally fucking done with it.

I haven't listened to the show yet, what happened? Tom wasn't just joking around like usual?

It wasn't really directly referred to. Mike said something on twitter about not being able to make that week's show, and said on here that he had a prior commitment. I'm not sure why people are jumping to conclusions on the whole thing. It seemed to pretty much blow over.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on June 16, 2016, 12:40:19 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mike a on June 16, 2016, 10:32:43 AM
nice use of Redd Kross' "Peach Kelli Pop."

dang i'm just picking this one out now  8)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Poughkeepsie on June 16, 2016, 04:49:49 PM
			

			

				I listened to him singing the Keane song on loop for about an hour today.

It floored me. It really did. I felt his emotion. Beautiful.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 16, 2016, 10:00:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: andbutso on June 16, 2016, 09:46:14 AM
Question about last week's show (with Kurt Vile, Bob Mehr)

What was that line Tom had about Father John Misty? He said "That guy is like x meets y".

I think X was a musician and Y was someone known to be sociopathic,

I think it was Pete Seeger mixed with American Psycho. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: sloanbobby on June 17, 2016, 12:07:13 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Poughkeepsie on June 16, 2016, 04:49:49 PM
I listened to him singing the Keane song on loop for about an hour today.

It floored me. It really did. I felt his emotion. Beautiful.

Prior to it happening, I never would have guessed that listening to a karaoke performance by Tom Scharpling of Keane's "Somewhere Only We Know" would bring tears to my eyes. But it did. The most unlikely cathartic trigger. It really sneaked up on me.

One of my favorite moments of any episode.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: andbutso on June 17, 2016, 08:54:56 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on June 16, 2016, 10:00:46 PM
Quote from: andbutso on June 16, 2016, 09:46:14 AM
Question about last week's show (with Kurt Vile, Bob Mehr)

What was that line Tom had about Father John Misty? He said "That guy is like x meets y".

I think X was a musician and Y was someone known to be sociopathic,

I think it was Pete Seeger mixed with American Psycho.

Hahaha. Yes. Thanks. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ChrisInLR on June 21, 2016, 11:06:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Poughkeepsie on June 16, 2016, 04:49:49 PM
I listened to him singing the Keane song on loop for about an hour today.

It floored me. It really did. I felt his emotion. Beautiful.

Where (when?) Was that from?

I agree. Just perfect.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: RReynolds on June 22, 2016, 02:15:19 PM
			

			

				Jon's call had me in tears, gasping for breath. Loved hearing the old sign off.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on June 22, 2016, 02:22:32 PM
			

			

				THE FARM GIVETH AND THE FARM TAKETH AWAY

DES MOINES COUNTRY CITY

I WANNA ROCK N ROLL ALL NIGHT AND BALE HAY ALL DAY
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on June 22, 2016, 05:38:14 PM
			

			

				Just started...interesting, had no idea that Tom was working on the Sharon Horgan/SJP HBO show. This has my hopes raised!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 22, 2016, 08:28:34 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on June 22, 2016, 05:38:14 PM
Just started...interesting, had no idea that Tom was working on the Sharon Horgan/SJP HBO show. This has my hopes raised!

Tracy Letts is acting in it. Thats weird has he done acting before? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: matt.matt.5811 on June 22, 2016, 11:10:20 PM
			

			

				Favorite moment was Kindler winning Sharon over in a few minutes 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on June 23, 2016, 01:35:55 AM
			

			

				I wish I could have called in and talked to Sharon Horgan. I'm a big fan of the podcasts from the Second Captains (hosted by the Irish Times), which her brother produces. In a scene from the first season of Catastrophe, she's wearing a Second Captains t-shirt. I've wondered if she inserted that shout out on her own, or if her brother twisted her arm.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: FredN. on June 23, 2016, 01:25:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on June 22, 2016, 08:28:34 PM
Quote from: erg79 on June 22, 2016, 05:38:14 PM
Just started...interesting, had no idea that Tom was working on the Sharon Horgan/SJP HBO show. This has my hopes raised!

Tracy Letts is acting in it. Thats weird has he done acting before? 

Oh yes. I've seen him on stage a few times here in Chicago (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf for which he won a Tony)
but he's done TV too:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0504832/ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0504832/)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tedstud on June 29, 2016, 03:30:19 PM
			

			

				What is the call from the sound collage between the craigslist drummer and the weird touring band guy?  I could listen to that guy pompously talk about prog rock for hours.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on July 01, 2016, 08:40:19 AM
			

			

				As a lifelong (now part-time) North Carolinian, I can agree with new-to-the-Triangle caller Kat on several things:

1) The state's current government is awful, I mean worse than you think. I went to college with some of these yutz-knuckles and they were bad back then.
2) The area is underrated, particularly for its friendly people and excellent and affordable restaurants. I've never been to the arepas place she mentioned, but the News & Observer had a fantastic review. Also she should try Alpaca Chicken in Durham (and now Morrisville) which has great Peruvian food. 
3) This nation really does need a better high-speed rail service, at least in the parts where there are enough people to justify it.

Things I can't agree with her on:
1) The need for "the fall of global capitalism."

- bc
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 01, 2016, 11:51:45 PM
			

			

				AJ Weberman is still alive and has a youtube channel. 


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on July 07, 2016, 11:05:01 PM
			

			

				Fred from Honolulu MUST call in EVERY week. His laughter during Tom's roasting is beyond hilarious.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on July 08, 2016, 10:54:47 AM
			

			

				Was bummed that so many of the calls were taken up by complaints about an echo. Hopefully the tech stuff is back to normal next week!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on July 08, 2016, 11:14:22 AM
			

			

				Best Avalanche Bob call in awhile, but only because of the Crash Test Dummies.

And the laughter in the background.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on July 08, 2016, 04:59:12 PM
			

			

				Also:

Mike: "Horny!"

Tom (without missing a beat): "Nope!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on July 08, 2016, 11:12:22 PM
			

			

				i'm still thinking about the way tom hung up on the very last caller
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 13, 2016, 12:54:00 AM
			

			

				All this Pokemon talk is killing me and this lady.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsiszLnzMhs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsiszLnzMhs)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on July 15, 2016, 09:46:51 PM
			

			

				Tom & Julie episodes are always the best, but this one was especially great. I hadn't heard an episode that was JUST Tom & Julie (if talking comedic artists only) in a long time. I lost it with the Bernie Madoff T-shirts and the Woody Allen Pokemon Go riffing.

Very happy/emotional to hear Yetta be honored.
			

			

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				Post by: hairdryer on July 17, 2016, 03:07:04 PM
			

			

				That first song A Giant Dog played was totally inappropriate.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: sherlockules on July 19, 2016, 01:16:07 AM
			

			

				Yeah, that first track was a little too Mike Show for my tastes.

(https://67.media.tumblr.com/924b4070ce0c5e80a197e2a3450bfa22/tumblr_mul4flkjCB1r52he3o2_500.gif)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on July 20, 2016, 06:59:02 PM
			

			

				On all of the LA talk with Gabe, people should know that the Buggy Whip closed a few years back. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on July 21, 2016, 02:48:43 PM
			

			

				Oof, the NJ guy/Philly girl callers were rough. "It's a Philadelphia beach. It's like our beach!" I have no dog in defending New Jersey, but that was getting me steamed. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on August 07, 2016, 01:59:18 AM
			

			

				I love, how, recently, callers have been convincing Tom to do impressions. I've always thought Tom's impressions were awesome and I'm glad that callers do too.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: President Baseball on August 09, 2016, 10:03:20 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on July 07, 2016, 11:05:01 PM
Fred from Honolulu MUST call in EVERY week. His laughter during Tom's roasting is beyond hilarious.

There really needs to be a giggle-off between Fred From Honolulu and Andy Kindler. Who has the best giggle in the world, Fred or Andy?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on August 10, 2016, 02:29:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: President Baseball on August 09, 2016, 10:03:20 AM
Quote from: Lawrence Orbach on July 07, 2016, 11:05:01 PM
Fred from Honolulu MUST call in EVERY week. His laughter during Tom's roasting is beyond hilarious.

There really needs to be a giggle-off between Fred From Honolulu and Andy Kindler. Who has the best giggle in the world, Fred or Andy?

I'd put Fredericks in there too.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on August 10, 2016, 07:52:29 PM
			

			

				Who are these people that don't know Elton John or Tevin Campbell songs?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 13, 2016, 04:15:07 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on August 10, 2016, 07:52:29 PM
Who are these people that don't know Elton John or Tevin Campbell songs?
I honestly don't know any Tevin Campbell songs. Or anything else about him.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on August 18, 2016, 02:58:22 AM
			

			

				....Just for the record, the woman who played Alice in the "Don't Come Around Here No More" video is Louise “Wish” Foley aka "Wish" Cohen. In 2013 she was living in Houston, Texas according to this interview (http://noblemania.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-girl-in-video-dont-come-around-here_22.html).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on August 18, 2016, 11:04:47 AM
			

			

				c'mon guy from Portland. How you going to mention the two white stiffs on the blazers but not the greatest of all time Damian Lillard?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on August 18, 2016, 05:04:43 PM
			

			

				I called in during the hour after the show when they were recording for next week. My first time...a few shaky moments, but I thought it went okay. I just hope I don't sound like too much of a dweeb.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on August 21, 2016, 10:49:20 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: jesseeelsener on December 07, 2015, 09:31:25 AM
Quote from: rinehart on December 04, 2015, 01:43:55 PM
Tom's hushed "Jesus Christ" during the Fredricks call shocked me into laughter.
 That cracked me up also. I had to rewind and listen to it twice. The NightShade or Nightvale stuff was hilarious. I really likes this weeks ATBESTSHOW.

The guy from Nightvale has HIV.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 29, 2016, 11:07:13 AM
			

			

				The "Ask Jeff Feuerzeig" section was wonderful.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on August 29, 2016, 06:47:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on August 21, 2016, 10:49:20 AM
Quote from: jesseeelsener on December 07, 2015, 09:31:25 AM
Quote from: rinehart on December 04, 2015, 01:43:55 PM
Tom's hushed "Jesus Christ" during the Fredricks call shocked me into laughter.
 That cracked me up also. I had to rewind and listen to it twice. The NightShade or Nightvale stuff was hilarious. I really likes this weeks ATBESTSHOW.

The guy from Nightvale has HIV.

I think this is recent news, so Tom was probably unaware when he was giving them the business. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 30, 2016, 10:10:19 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on August 29, 2016, 11:07:13 AM
The "Ask Jeff Feuerzeig" section was wonderful.

I agree! I was hoping that Zeph would call in to give him the business again but Zeph appears to have joined the Gorch and Hot Rockin' Ronnie in the Great Nedwbridge Beyond.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DavidBroie on September 07, 2016, 01:29:06 PM
			

			

				What happened to the bed music? It feels like something's missing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on September 07, 2016, 08:04:52 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: DavidBroie on September 07, 2016, 01:29:06 PM
What happened to the bed music? It feels like something's missing.

I reaaally miss the Rockford Files theme that Tom used to use as the bed eons ago.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: wherman on September 07, 2016, 10:57:59 PM
			

			

				So do we know if that was really the guy from Blink 182?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on September 07, 2016, 11:26:40 PM
			

			

				weed OUT
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on September 08, 2016, 10:43:39 PM
			

			

				"This ain't no talent show!" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on September 09, 2016, 03:09:04 PM
			

			

				I liked the guy browbeating Tom for not hanging up on the Mystery Rock Guy. I feel like there are fewer weirdos or combative randos in the new era of the show (makes sense, since you can't just accidentally land on a web stream in the same way you would a radio dial), so it's refreshing to hear a caller not immediately defer to Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on September 09, 2016, 03:38:26 PM
			

			

				what was the Jandek song Tom said he liked?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on September 09, 2016, 06:50:13 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: 50backflips on September 09, 2016, 03:38:26 PM
what was the Jandek song Tom said he liked?

Painted your teeth
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: claedalus on September 10, 2016, 06:01:15 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bull Shannon on September 09, 2016, 03:09:04 PM
I liked the guy browbeating Tom for not hanging up on the Mystery Rock Guy. I feel like there are fewer weirdos or combative randos in the new era of the show (makes sense, since you can't just accidentally land on a web stream in the same way you would a radio dial), so it's refreshing to hear a caller not immediately defer to Tom.
Yeah, this is exactly why Cassius The Cabbie was such a great call
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on September 14, 2016, 04:13:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: wherman on September 07, 2016, 10:57:59 PM
So do we know if that was really the guy from Blink 182?

I just re-listened to that call and was wondering how Tom suspected right away that he was in a band. All he had said was "this is Matt from Oakland." Is it just assumed that if you live in Oakland you must be in a band?

Also, if he is in Blink-182 it seems strange that he would refer to his band as something like "imagine the worst Southern California pop-punk."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on September 14, 2016, 05:20:54 PM
			

			

				oh my god the caller that fell asleep is going to get me fired, laughing like a maniac at work.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on September 14, 2016, 07:01:33 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: tonyh on September 14, 2016, 04:13:14 PM
Quote from: wherman on September 07, 2016, 10:57:59 PM
So do we know if that was really the guy from Blink 182?

I just re-listened to that call and was wondering how Tom suspected right away that he was in a band. All he had said was "this is Matt from Oakland." Is it just assumed that if you live in Oakland you must be in a band?

It's a pretty safe bet that all Best Show listeners in Oakland are in bands. 

Quote from: tonyh on September 14, 2016, 04:13:14 PM
Also, if he is in Blink-182 it seems strange that he would refer to his band as something like "imagine the worst Southern California pop-punk."

He was only hired for Blink in 2015, so it stands to reason he might be critical of their oevre. 

The call was so great - Tom on the edge of his seat, Matt delivering a very respectful "will he/wont he" performance - I loved it! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: not that clay on September 15, 2016, 11:24:53 PM
			

			

				(http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/illusionist-criss-angel-and-actor-gary-oldman-attend-the-world-of-picture-id544022460)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on September 16, 2016, 05:59:00 AM
			

			

				(http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo355/kouzie/Toilet_Bowl2-462x600_zpsco9qnmdr.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on September 16, 2016, 12:04:35 PM
			

			

				Tom's epic Vegas story this week is classic- top form!

The Gary Oldman parts were almost the weirdest.  Guy makes harrowing brutal art like Nil By Mouth and then, yeah other stuff happens.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on September 16, 2016, 08:49:44 PM
			

			

				After all of the bean-bustin' over the years, Fredericks makes a BIG statement with his epic call. My favorite caller of all time. 

I just listened to the six-hour show from 2009. Hearing him and another giant- Julie from Cincinnati- interact was wonderful.

I hope Julie calls in soon. Spike too. Both need to be shown some respect. FoTHoFers one and all.

Much respect to Jon from Maplewood. The guy is like Ichiro. Singles all day. Not a big home run hitter, but his calls are always good. He gets on base every time. Has he ever been GOMPed?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on September 17, 2016, 08:10:19 AM
			

			

				If Corey Feldman would have given this performance as part of the Vegas show Tom saw, I think they could have literally achieved their goal of Helping Every Living Person. 
http://www.today.com/video/corey-feldman-performs-go-4-it-live-on-today-766749764000 (http://www.today.com/video/corey-feldman-performs-go-4-it-live-on-today-766749764000)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on September 21, 2016, 01:53:29 AM
			

			

				#NoWhiteCallers
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on September 23, 2016, 01:49:21 AM
			

			

				Tom talking all softly showing Vegas pictures to everyone in the studio was amazing. The entire Vegas story was amazing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on September 28, 2016, 12:10:28 PM
			

			

				- Agent Mike? You want me to write a song about him?

- I want you to write a song where you just say AP Mike dot bandcamp dot com.

- Ancient mic stand dot com. Right?

- No. Ap Mike. A. P.

- Ancient Mike.

- No. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on September 28, 2016, 04:04:00 PM
			

			

				the return of authoritative GOMPs!!! I love it
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Tedstud on October 06, 2016, 11:20:53 AM
			

			

				I think the screams are the new Gary the Squirrel
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on October 07, 2016, 10:03:03 AM
			

			

				Songs I never need to hear again (regardless how great they are):

Imagine/John Lennon
Hallelujah/any version
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on October 07, 2016, 01:07:29 PM
			

			

				Buck Biloxi / Giorgio Murderer etc. guy calling was a great moment.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 07, 2016, 02:21:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: kouzie on October 07, 2016, 10:03:03 AM
Songs I never need to hear again (regardless how great they are):

Imagine/John Lennon
Hallelujah/any version

Maybe I'm Amazed for me. 

After a rough start, there were a few great Star Wars Actors during AT BEST SHOW
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 08, 2016, 01:21:50 AM
			

			

				What was the song with the piano that Tom started to play at the beginning when h screwed up the opening?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 10, 2016, 06:41:47 PM
			

			

				What's the source of the screams that were used in the sound collage? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 10, 2016, 08:08:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on October 10, 2016, 06:41:47 PM
What's the source of the screams that were used in the sound collage?

It's from a bit they did on Bennington called the Huh Challenge. 

http://theinterrobang.com/huhchallenge-possibly-best-worst-thing-high-school/ (http://theinterrobang.com/huhchallenge-possibly-best-worst-thing-high-school/)

https://twitter.com/hashtag/huhchallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw (https://twitter.com/hashtag/huhchallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 13, 2016, 05:37:14 AM
			

			

				Did anyone else notice that Tom and the callers seemed to be in a real hurry for the last half of last week's podcast?

I actually like anything that allows me to listen more efficiently, so I ain't complaining.

NB This doesn't show up listening on my computer, only on my phone.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 13, 2016, 08:43:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on October 13, 2016, 05:37:14 AM


NB This doesn't show up listening on my computer, only on my phone.

Strikes me as a possible perception problem.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: thom on October 14, 2016, 12:12:32 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on October 10, 2016, 08:08:57 PM
Quote from: erg79 on October 10, 2016, 06:41:47 PM
What's the source of the screams that were used in the sound collage?

It's from a bit they did on Bennington called the Huh Challenge. 

http://theinterrobang.com/huhchallenge-possibly-best-worst-thing-high-school/ (http://theinterrobang.com/huhchallenge-possibly-best-worst-thing-high-school/)

https://twitter.com/hashtag/huhchallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw (https://twitter.com/hashtag/huhchallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Wow so it's the sound one makes after ruining someone's day. Great.
#HugsNotHuhs
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 17, 2016, 05:33:41 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on October 13, 2016, 05:37:14 AM
Did anyone else notice that Tom and the callers seemed to be in a real hurry for the last half of last week's podcast?

I actually like anything that allows me to listen more efficiently, so I ain't complaining.

NB This doesn't show up listening on my computer, only on my phone.

Did you hit 1.5x speed on your podcast app, maybe?

I enjoyed the HHOP this week with Martin. Mike is the only one that could go from discussing Swedish erotica one minute to then talking about Swedish detective fiction the next. 

Though I have wondered before why Sweden seems to have the image in the US mind as a land of open sexuality. I know when porn was becoming more mainstream in the 1970s there were a handful of Swedish films that made it to the US, and there was I Am Curious: Yellow. The movie that Travis Bickle takes Candice Bergen to see in Taxi Driver was supposedly from Sweden, right? And as a kid I remember there being the supposed Swedish Bikini Team. But you never hear of sex being associated with Finland or Norway in the American imagination. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 17, 2016, 09:40:29 PM
			

			

				Good call - I was on the second Best Show download to do that and I suddenly remembered - "iTunes does that" and it helped me keep from going (more) nuts.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 18, 2016, 07:05:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on October 17, 2016, 09:40:29 PM
Good call it helped me keep from going (more) nuts.
No problem!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on October 18, 2016, 08:38:36 PM
			

			

				Hey fonpr I just listened to the archives and heard you speaking on Han Bennick and Eugene Chadbourne. We need more Fredericks Music Talk.

Are you a Z'ev fan? Jaap Blonk? xJudJudx? Mieskuoro Huutajat?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 18, 2016, 09:07:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: TrapNeuterReturn on October 18, 2016, 08:38:36 PM
Hey fonpr I just listened to the archives and heard you speaking on Han Bennick and Eugene Chadbourne. We need more Fredericks Music Talk.

Are you a Z'ev fan? Jaap Blonk? xJudJudx? Mieskuoro Huutajat?

I do have some Z'ev recordings. Not familiar with the others. I shall investigate.

Speaking of Han, I posted this here years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL9BrZ-zUpQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL9BrZ-zUpQ)

 Instrumental comedy. Has a lot more views now. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 19, 2016, 09:52:53 AM
			

			

				I saw Eugene Chadbourn (and his daughter) open for They Might Be Giants! in Raleigh in the mid-90s. I saw The Smoking Popes open for Morrissey a year or two later - that was more my speed.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 19, 2016, 04:27:38 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on October 19, 2016, 09:52:53 AM
I saw Eugene Chadbourn (and his daughter) open for They Might Be Giants! in Raleigh in the mid-90s. I saw The Smoking Popes open for Morrissey a year or two later - that was more my speed.
You weren't too fond of Molly's performance as I recall.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 19, 2016, 10:26:47 PM
			

			

				I'm not a monster!*











* About things like that.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 20, 2016, 10:54:59 AM
			

			

				Had to laugh at the digression about Tom and Jon being the only ones not to see ELO recently. I spotted Jon Daly when I saw them at the Hollywood Bowl. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: FredN. on October 21, 2016, 09:09:49 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: 50backflips on September 28, 2016, 04:04:00 PM
the return of authoritative GOMPs!!! I love it
I had JUST been thinking that Tom was getting soft and wouldn't GOMP any more. LOVE IT!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: FredN. on October 21, 2016, 09:12:03 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on October 13, 2016, 05:37:14 AM
Did anyone else notice that Tom and the callers seemed to be in a real hurry for the last half of last week's podcast?

I actually like anything that allows me to listen more efficiently, so I ain't complaining.

NB This doesn't show up listening on my computer, only on my phone.

What podcast app are you using? I use Overcast, which I love, but I have accidentally triggered their 'speed-up' option a couple of times. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: FredN. on October 21, 2016, 09:15:01 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: FredN. on October 21, 2016, 09:12:03 AM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 13, 2016, 05:37:14 AM
Did anyone else notice that Tom and the callers seemed to be in a real hurry for the last half of last week's podcast?

I actually like anything that allows me to listen more efficiently, so I ain't complaining.

NB This doesn't show up listening on my computer, only on my phone.

What podcast app are you using? I use Overcast, which I love, but I have accidentally triggered their 'speed-up' option a couple of times. 

Didn't read far enough in the thread - oops
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 21, 2016, 02:32:24 PM
			

			

				Yeah, just the Podcast app on my iPhone. I don't listen to anything except Best Show and Best Show-related podcasts.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 21, 2016, 03:35:08 PM
			

			

				Also, Haze Davenport's Avalanche Bob impression was outstanding.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on October 21, 2016, 11:38:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on October 19, 2016, 09:52:53 AM
I saw Eugene Chadbourn (and his daughter) open for They Might Be Giants! in Raleigh in the mid-90s. I saw The Smoking Popes open for Morrissey a year or two later - that was more my speed.

I bought this book at a thrift store many years ago.  It's a pretty funny guide to gigs and touring.
I don't think I've ever actually heard the man's music, though.

(https://s15.postimg.org/rtg0k4aln/51_CYM8_CGEHL.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 22, 2016, 11:48:55 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on October 21, 2016, 11:38:20 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 19, 2016, 09:52:53 AM
I saw Eugene Chadbourn (and his daughter) open for They Might Be Giants! in Raleigh in the mid-90s. I saw The Smoking Popes open for Morrissey a year or two later - that was more my speed.

I bought this book at a thrift store many years ago.  It's a pretty funny guide to gigs and touring.
I don't think I've ever actually heard the man's music, though.

(https://s15.postimg.org/rtg0k4aln/51_CYM8_CGEHL.jpg)

I really liked that book. Particularly when Eugene responds to the question: "If you're a musician, how come I never heard of you?" by saying, "Because I haven't killed anyone."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mnstrfrc on October 26, 2016, 10:37:40 PM
			

			

				Two of the many stomach pain inducing laffs:

"about 2% of the fish actually makes it to the table, but mmmmmm those deep-fried oranges are nummmerrrss."

"Give em the money, or I'm gonna head-butt ya."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 27, 2016, 09:16:49 PM
			

			

				I can't take the screams/huuuuhs? anymore. It really sounds like a porn film. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on October 27, 2016, 11:42:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on October 27, 2016, 09:16:49 PM
I can't take the screams/huuuuhs? anymore. It really sounds like a porn film.

Ha, I thought that too when he first started playing them. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on October 28, 2016, 04:47:34 PM
			

			

				It's genuinely what I thought it was from at first, but I knew that Tom wouldn't do something like that, so I knew it had to be from another source. But it still sounds like one of AP Mike's movies. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on October 29, 2016, 12:33:08 PM
			

			

				They're the ends of a teenage girl being very satisfied with her burning/insulting her classmates, as part of some meme. She says some insult/burn and then goes "huuuuuuh" as a victory sound or something. There's a bunch and Tom uses a compilation of just her making that sound. I thought I learned that from this very forum?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on October 31, 2016, 12:43:42 PM
			

			

				Was there a typed list made of the 100 blowhards?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on October 31, 2016, 12:48:32 PM
			

			

				I'm slowly catching up on my listening...

but I just heard the guy getting GOMP'd on 10/18 for not knowing "My War". So great
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Lawrence Orbach on October 31, 2016, 04:28:09 PM
			

			

				Fred-head 4ever, him and Tom are hilarious together.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on October 31, 2016, 07:52:44 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kurz on October 29, 2016, 12:33:08 PM
They're the ends of a teenage girl being very satisfied with her burning/insulting her classmates, as part of some meme. She says some insult/burn and then goes "huuuuuuh" as a victory sound or something. There's a bunch and Tom uses a compilation of just her making that sound. I thought I learned that from this very forum?
Well, I don't remember where I found it anymore but here is the source:
https://twitter.com/SoDamnTrue/status/779377289775702017
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Chad from The Woodlands on October 31, 2016, 08:12:45 PM
			

			

				I think it was bit from the Bennington  show where they discuss the phenomena,
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: snedman on November 02, 2016, 12:44:57 PM
			

			

				Great show last night. Was there mention of an email survey? I remember hearing something like that and am not sure at which point during the show. Does anyone remember the details, or was my sleep-deprived mind playing tricks on me??
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on November 02, 2016, 08:10:58 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: snedman on November 02, 2016, 12:44:57 PM
Great show last night. Was there mention of an email survey? I remember hearing something like that and am not sure at which point during the show. Does anyone remember the details, or was my sleep-deprived mind playing tricks on me??

i believe all you have to do is request to take part in the survey through this e-mail account: bestshowsurvey@yahoo.com
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: snedman on November 03, 2016, 03:11:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: leeharveyosmond on November 02, 2016, 08:10:58 PM

i believe all you have to do is request to take part in the survey through this e-mail account: bestshowsurvey@yahoo.com


Thanks! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on November 04, 2016, 10:55:35 AM
			

			

				Surprisingly high instance of toilet language this week. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Jixby Phillips on November 09, 2016, 03:49:47 AM
			

			

				Best Show 2006 was brilliant!

But I had my suspicions what was about to happen after realizing that the piano theme with Captain Jack edited out it was anachronistic! Uh, not to brag.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Key Loser on November 09, 2016, 12:51:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jixby Phillips on November 09, 2016, 03:49:47 AM
Best Show 2006 was brilliant!

But I had my suspicions what was about to happen after realizing that the piano theme with Captain Jack edited out it was anachronistic! Uh, not to brag.

my mind is blown. I figured out though with "Todd" sounded very similar to Dudio
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on November 09, 2016, 01:02:16 PM
			

			

				Hi FoT. 

Say does anyone have any more information on Tom? So he was in a car accident? I just know what I read on Twitter. 

Whatever the case, thoughts and prayers to Tom. 

Take care, everyone ~
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on November 09, 2016, 02:25:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: bigginsjp on November 09, 2016, 01:02:16 PM
Hi FoT. 

Say does anyone have any more information on Tom? So he was in a car accident? I just know what I read on Twitter. 

Whatever the case, thoughts and prayers to Tom. 

Take care, everyone ~

I came here to check too. Man, we all had a bad night last night, but Tom had the worst one. Glad he's OK.  Looking forward to hearing about it on the next show though...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on November 09, 2016, 03:53:52 PM
			

			

				listening to last night's rerun. I'd never heard that California RHCP song. So bad and hilarious!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: norfolk on November 09, 2016, 06:26:09 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Jixby Phillips on November 09, 2016, 03:49:47 AM
Best Show 2006 was brilliant!

But I had my suspicions what was about to happen after realizing that the piano theme with Captain Jack edited out it was anachronistic! Uh, not to brag.

Holy cow! I'm two hours in and had no idea until I read this! 

I'd forgotten all about "The Long Walk," Steinberg was awesome, as was Terre T talking about how Tom and Michael K should hang out.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Wes on November 09, 2016, 06:43:16 PM
			

			

				This is one of the greatest things the Show has ever done. I've been listening live since right around the time in question, and I'm glad I've never stopped, because it was that much more rewarding.

And to do it knowing people weren't going to appreciate it right away?

Damn. You're my hero, Tom.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on November 09, 2016, 11:36:34 PM
			

			

				Only about halfway through, but love the RHCP talk.  One of the first Best Shows I ever heard had Tom doing hilarious stuff about the Kiedis autobio. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 09, 2016, 11:54:03 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on November 09, 2016, 11:36:34 PM
Only about halfway through, but love the RHCP talk.  One of the first Best Shows I ever heard had Tom doing hilarious stuff about the Kiedis autobio.


I could have sworn Ive heard this episode, maybe he's talked about that album on more than one occasion. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on November 10, 2016, 07:04:28 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Wes on November 09, 2016, 06:43:16 PM
This is one of the greatest things the Show has ever done. I've been listening live since right around the time in question, and I'm glad I've never stopped, because it was that much more rewarding.

And to do it knowing people weren't going to appreciate it right away?

Damn. You're my hero, Tom.
Yes to everything you said. Yes. Yes. Yes. Tom is simply operating on a higher plane. At least we all here appreciate it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on November 10, 2016, 03:47:22 PM
			

			

				Each time I say it, it continues to be true: This week's show was some next-level sh*t.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: cteix on November 10, 2016, 07:14:33 PM
			

			

				I feel kind of gullible because I thought it was real for so long. I was looking up to see what happened with the swear words, if Tom actually got fined or what. Those performances were incredible. I was truly embarrassed for the woman calling about Yo Mama. And the way Tom was feeling sorry for insulting her but ended up just prolonging the agony of the call. And I don't know who MC Steinberg is but that was so much like the kind of caller who might have been a regular at that time (I've only listened to full shows since about 2011 but I heard some from 2001). And how slowly it started until the bit about RHCP.

Tom said he crashed on his way home from the studio. But that can't have been done live? It was truly amazing. So ambitious. Seriously one of the greatest things I have ever heard. I want to know every detail of how that was created.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: hairdryer on November 10, 2016, 07:57:56 PM
			

			

				Listened in an hour late and kind of tipsy live. Caught the full thing as a podcast today. Best episode ever. So surreal. The ending was glorious and it made me want more.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: hairdryer on November 10, 2016, 08:01:03 PM
			

			

				Did Tom meet Pat in the garage?

I both want to know the narrative and also want to leave it to my imagination.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Pete dC on November 11, 2016, 09:02:21 AM
			

			

				Loved this episode  :)  - what a total surprise. Couldn't believe what I was hearing. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on November 11, 2016, 11:38:49 AM
			

			

				Listening to it again today.  Even more glorious and unreal the second time around.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: vinylboy20 on November 11, 2016, 12:35:55 PM
			

			

				I had my suspicions initially, checked the WFMU playlists and saw that that date really wasn't uploaded. I heard those old theme songs and just went with it. I was like, "Hey, Pat's first call!"

Then about an hour in, when Dave Navarro and Celebrity Apprentice were mentioned... oh my god, I finally got it... Brilliant
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on November 12, 2016, 01:37:32 PM
			

			

				"What's your call screener's name?" 

"Mike."

"Should he come too?"

"Nnnnnnnnnnno."

That just made me legitimately spit take. I thought The Best Show was funny before but this is on a whole other level.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on November 12, 2016, 08:46:16 PM
			

			

				I was fooled the entire time (until the Frankie Teardrop faded in as a gutting coda.)  I was paying attention to election coverage (sigh) at the same time, so I missed the subtle clues that this was a simulation of an old episode.

I looked up Best Show Gems later, and there is one for that date, but with a different Newbridge character, so that's how I confirmed it.

Great episode, OBVIOUSLY, because I didn't think it was simulated until the day after.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 13, 2016, 12:14:25 AM
			

			

				When he said never before aired episode, I was thinking about the marathon show when they went all night and only the first three hours were archived. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Colin on November 13, 2016, 03:28:14 PM
			

			

				Listened to this today.  Knew instantly it was a recreation (Tom's voice has changed a little) and I think it was based on the actual non-archived episode in part -- but holy crap what a brilliant piece of work this was.  Jon's call was a brilliant way to wave the "THIS EPISODE IS AN ALLEGORY" flag anyway, and then . . . everything . . . changed.  The last hour was deeply moving.  I got chills.  RESPECT.  (I'm guessing Brett Davis did some valuable assists on this?)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: federationofideas on November 13, 2016, 05:53:31 PM
			

			

				loved loved loved the episode.... knew something was off as soon as he started talking (combination of his voice and the studio sound) but wasn't 100% sure until about 45 minutes in.... maybe the second Pat call?

reminded me to ask - I can't find it now but I SWEAR I remember listening to a Best Show Gem once and Tom referred to AP Mike as Steve or something else? It definitely sounded like Mike I swear. Did Mike use an alias when he first started or am I just going crazy?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 13, 2016, 06:29:37 PM
			

			

				Steve didn't last. He sounded too much like a scarecrow.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on November 13, 2016, 06:31:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on November 13, 2016, 06:29:37 PM
Steve didn't last. He sounded too much like a scarecrow.

I love AP Mike; Steve did bring a different vibe to the show. I think it was the mustache.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Ike_Arumba on November 13, 2016, 07:15:44 PM
			

			

				I started to catch on that this was a simulation during Jon's call. But there was a major tell a little later that confirmed it - you could hear the door squeak as I guess Jason walked in the studio. That's certainly unique to the new show - Dudio : some WD40 on those hinges will fix that squeak! 

What a brilliant episode!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on November 13, 2016, 10:02:28 PM
			

			

				Guys.  Not long after, inarguably, one of the greatest shows in Best Show history... 

... THIS happens.  So... many... layers...

https://twitter.com/vanmorrison/status/797751388029800450
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on November 14, 2016, 06:00:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AllSussedOut on November 13, 2016, 10:02:28 PM
Guys.  Not long after, inarguably, one of the greatest shows in Best Show history... 

... THIS happens.  So... many... layers...

https://twitter.com/vanmorrison/status/797751388029800450

 :o :o :o :o :o :o
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on November 15, 2016, 01:35:36 AM
			

			

				Brilliant. Just brilliant. A caller mentioning "rocks only guitar player" had me thinking "Hey, didn't they just talk like that last week or the week before? Weird."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on November 15, 2016, 02:31:06 PM
			

			

				Amazing episode. I listened to it a few days later so I was hip to the device from reading between the lines of tweets and stuff, but regardless it was truly brilliant. 

some of my favorite moments: 
The 4 different listener-made themes (of course).
Terre T and Tom talking about how Rye Coalition were poised to be superstars with their Dave Grohl produced major label debut (oof!).
When the Space Time Continuum guy starts to crack about how the night started great and then began to fall apart. I thought I could hear his voice crack, kinda made sense in the bit, but (forgive me for speculating) I figured it might have also been when the reality of the Election for-real was sinking in. Brutal. That, to me, was one of the best moments of any Best Show, ever. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on November 15, 2016, 10:59:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: John Junk on November 15, 2016, 02:31:06 PM

Terre T and Tom talking about how Rye Coalition were poised to be superstars with their Dave Grohl produced major label debut (oof!).


Yes. Amazing. I truly liked that band until that album. It's terrible.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on November 15, 2016, 11:20:55 PM
			

			

				vague ideas that go ten minutes....singing upward....this is becoming a classic JW call....
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on November 16, 2016, 01:22:27 PM
			

			

				listening from the beginning now. Man, Tom's crash story is frightening

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTc9a8Hx4Js# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTc9a8Hx4Js#)
[/quote]

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: FredN. on November 16, 2016, 03:24:19 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: cteix on November 10, 2016, 07:14:33 PM
I feel kind of gullible because I thought it was real for so long. I was looking up to see what happened with the swear words, if Tom actually got fined or what. Those performances were incredible. I was truly embarrassed for the woman calling about Yo Mama. And the way Tom was feeling sorry for insulting her but ended up just prolonging the agony of the call. And I don't know who MC Steinberg is but that was so much like the kind of caller who might have been a regular at that time (I've only listened to full shows since about 2011 but I heard some from 2001). And how slowly it started until the bit about RHCP.

Unfortunately for me, I checked here first when it was announced that Tom would broadcast the 'lost' episode, and saw Omar's write-up. So, I knew immediately that it was not the actual lost episode.

I wonder how long I would have been fooled?

I know the answer - a long time. When I first started listening to The Best Show on WFMU years ago (via podcast, never live), I though JW's calls were legit. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Philsy on November 16, 2016, 07:54:28 PM
			

			

				I completely thought it truly was a lost episode for quite a while, with any hints flying right over my head.  But it was during Jon Wurster's call when I started to wonder what was going on.  And then it clicked.  And the last hour was sad and beautiful.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JackB on November 16, 2016, 09:22:22 PM
			

			

				The 2006 plot about things going horribly wrong and the need to save the world via a wormhole was so connected to the election result that I wonder whether there was an alternate plan in case of a Clinton victory. I hope Tom will do an interview or some kind of commentary about it eventually. Anyway, it was great, and I thought the opening to last night's show was even better in a way. It's the right call to generally stay away from politics, but his segueway from telling the car accident story to discussing the future and the importance of people taking care of each other was pretty amazing. I'm so glad he's okay, and I'll slow down around exit 13 of the Turnpike at night!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 17, 2016, 12:31:39 PM
			

			

				 Omar's write-up?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on November 17, 2016, 01:02:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on November 17, 2016, 12:31:39 PM
 Omar's write-up?
It's here: http://www.recidivism.org/2006/07/fever_pitch.html (http://www.recidivism.org/2006/07/fever_pitch.html)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: rpm1200 on November 17, 2016, 01:05:34 PM
			

			

				Was this The Littlest Hobo episode the one they referenced? The dog isn't playing a video but he is erasing one.
https://youtu.be/wiRxtOv5yW0?t=19m9s (https://youtu.be/wiRxtOv5yW0?t=19m9s)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flat1ander on November 17, 2016, 04:33:43 PM
			

			

				I was actually fooled until listening to this weeks show. As a bit of an excuse I did not hear the last 45 mins of the "lost" episode. I remember thinking immediately how Tom's voice sounded the same which gave me pause and obviously the Trump talk by JW as well but just didn't put it together...

Well done Tom! What a genius, well executed idea!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 17, 2016, 06:35:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: rpm1200 on November 17, 2016, 01:02:36 PM
Quote from: fonpr on November 17, 2016, 12:31:39 PM
 Omar's write-up?
It's here: http://www.recidivism.org/2006/07/fever_pitch.html (http://www.recidivism.org/2006/07/fever_pitch.html)

Thanks, Mr./Ms. 1200.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: stubing on November 17, 2016, 10:40:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JackB on November 16, 2016, 09:22:22 PM
The 2006 plot about things going horribly wrong and the need to save the world via a wormhole was so connected to the election result that I wonder whether there was an alternate plan in case of a Clinton victory. I hope Tom will do an interview or some kind of commentary about it eventually. Anyway, it was great, and I thought the opening to last night's show was even better in a way. It's the right call to generally stay away from politics, but his segueway from telling the car accident story to discussing the future and the importance of people taking care of each other was pretty amazing. I'm so glad he's okay, and I'll slow down around exit 13 of the Turnpike at night!

I'm also curious about that. What was the plan? I fell for it until I re-listened to the podcast with my wife and she convinced me it was a new episode. I think I was at a disadvantage because I listened to the 2006 episodes last year and this one just sounded so much like those. MC Steinberg. The long walk. So many details. When I listened live I was too distracted to pay close attention. I think the restraint of the whole thing, until the last couple minutes, may be what's so amazing. Complete genius.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: federationofideas on November 18, 2016, 06:56:16 AM
			

			

				Top 20 Canadians = me shouting at the radio for 15 minutes:

NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! NATHAN FIELDER! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on November 18, 2016, 12:42:51 PM
			

			

				"I don't think the Pet Shop Boys know Mike Watt" 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on November 18, 2016, 03:02:41 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: ndmvhc on November 15, 2016, 10:59:01 PM
Quote from: John Junk on November 15, 2016, 02:31:06 PM

Terre T and Tom talking about how Rye Coalition were poised to be superstars with their Dave Grohl produced major label debut (oof!).


Yes. Amazing. I truly liked that band until that album. It's terrible.

Yeah, they were awesome. I think/assume they must have been friends of the show or at least pals with Terre T. 
The stuff I've heard from that era --it's almost shocking how subpar it is. There's an entire documentary someone made about the train wreck of their major label debut. Apparently the album was for Dreamworks, which stopped existing right after they finished making it, or something. Haven't seen the movie. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on November 18, 2016, 11:45:12 PM
			

			

				This is the only thing I ever heard of Rye Coalition. Remember it being pretty good.

(http://s21.postimg.org/p6b6tr63r/download.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: B_Buster on November 20, 2016, 10:27:33 PM
			

			

				Here were a couple items I had planned for the 2006 show, but time didn't permit:

1. Before the show I asked Tom what he knew about German cinema, Werner Herzog in particular. I was about to embark on my own Werner Herzog retrospective via Netflix.

2. Before the show I had also invited Tom to visit my uncle's bar in Bayonne, Massa's. "I think you would like it. It's full of light-hearted storytellers. I think you would find it diverting." Maybe Tom could mention a personal dream I had of coming up with the perfect t-shirt for the bar.

3. Tom could also mention that before the show he had heard me talking to someone named Dennis outside the studio and that I was scolding Dennis, telling him he couldn't "come out to play," and then when Tom came out of the studio there was no one there. Was I talking to myself? Did I have a multi-personality disorder? Was I the male Sybil?! Very strange!

4. Also before the show, Tom could mention that I had given up drinking and that I was already seeing vast improvements in my life.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on November 21, 2016, 03:51:49 PM
			

			

				All of those would have been funny... but number 4 would have been exceptional.

Shame John from Cincinatti was 2007 and not 2006.  That could have also been a fun touchstone.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on November 22, 2016, 08:55:31 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: B_Buster on November 20, 2016, 10:27:33 PM
4. Also before the show, Tom could mention that I had given up drinking and that I was already seeing vast improvements in my life.

Still laughing at this one in particular. Love it. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: FredN. on November 22, 2016, 10:48:42 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: B_Buster on November 20, 2016, 10:27:33 PM
Here were a couple items I had planned for the 2006 show, but time didn't permit:

1. Before the show I asked Tom what he knew about German cinema, Werner Herzog in particular. I was about to embark on my own Werner Herzog retrospective via Netflix.

2. Before the show I had also invited Tom to visit my uncle's bar in Bayonne, Massa's. "I think you would like it. It's full of light-hearted storytellers. I think you would find it diverting." Maybe Tom could mention a personal dream I had of coming up with the perfect t-shirt for the bar.

3. Tom could also mention that before the show he had heard me talking to someone named Dennis outside the studio and that I was scolding Dennis, telling him he couldn't "come out to play," and then when Tom came out of the studio there was no one there. Was I talking to myself? Did I have a multi-personality disorder? Was I the male Sybil?! Very strange!

4. Also before the show, Tom could mention that I had given up drinking and that I was already seeing vast improvements in my life.


#4 would have been transcendentally hilarious.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on November 29, 2016, 01:14:59 PM
			

			

				Woah, just listening to the end of the S&W call and they go from dead celebrities to the Brady Bunch...the night before florence henderson died!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: hairdryer on November 29, 2016, 05:59:10 PM
			

			

				From the show on the 22nd, did anybody find the call Wurster was referring to about YES from 2003-10-28? Skimmed through the episode but wasn't able to find it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Michael Williamson on November 30, 2016, 08:58:12 PM
			

			

				Holy smokes, they brought back the "GG Allin passed on" joke and everything in my life got a little bit better.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on December 01, 2016, 12:44:49 PM
			

			

				I never called in as the Queen of England, darn it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on December 02, 2016, 12:29:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: hairdryer on November 29, 2016, 05:59:10 PM
From the show on the 22nd, did anybody find the call Wurster was referring to about YES from 2003-10-28? Skimmed through the episode but wasn't able to find it.
I don't think it's real?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on December 02, 2016, 03:37:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on December 01, 2016, 12:44:49 PM
I never called in as the Queen of England, darn it.

Probably for the best. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on December 07, 2016, 03:16:06 PM
			

			

				Loving the dog show so far.  For the record I could get my cat to meow and grumble in 2 seconds. Especially at 5 a.m. when she decides she's hungry... :-\

"If you haven't got a friendly dog, a friendly cat'll do. If you haven't got a friendly cat, may God bless you."
-Bing Crosby, "Christmas is a Comin'"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nbwadeinhifi on December 07, 2016, 05:28:58 PM
			

			

				The closing monologues of the past two shows have been amazing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: hairdryer on December 08, 2016, 04:18:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Kurz on December 02, 2016, 12:29:18 PM
Quote from: hairdryer on November 29, 2016, 05:59:10 PM
From the show on the 22nd, did anybody find the call Wurster was referring to about YES from 2003-10-28? Skimmed through the episode but wasn't able to find it.
I don't think it's real?

YES was the show topic. But you're probably right.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on December 14, 2016, 11:41:35 AM
			

			

				PLEASE do not let history forget Tom's Middlesex Community College fight song:

1:59:30 - 2:01:48

Extend it a bit if you want to hear AP Mike's amazingly wheezed question about Edison, NJ.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on December 14, 2016, 05:31:23 PM
			

			

				I'd have probably read IT by now if it was titled "Sewer Clown."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on December 14, 2016, 05:41:30 PM
			

			

				Happy to hear that Tom is going to be taking donations now. Pay up, people! It's the right thing to do!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on December 15, 2016, 04:55:16 PM
			

			

				The company I work for make the Sex in the City Slot Machine....I wonder if Tom really plays it
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on December 16, 2016, 05:57:45 PM
			

			

				I would like to be 2nd unit director for San Francisco SantaCon Cam
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Philsy on December 19, 2016, 06:23:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: erg79 on December 14, 2016, 05:41:30 PM
Happy to hear that Tom is going to be taking donations now. Pay up, people! It's the right thing to do!

Amen.  Do you have thoughts on what an appropriate amount should be?   
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 20, 2016, 11:08:14 AM
			

			

				Let's see what he says this week. I think we should at least take all the money we didn't give to WFMU for the last couple of years and give it to the Best Show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on December 20, 2016, 08:34:26 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on December 20, 2016, 11:08:14 AM
Let's see what he says this week. I think we should at least take all the money we didn't give to WFMU for the last couple of years and give it to the Best Show.

Why aren't you giving $ to WFMU? They need it now more than ever.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 20, 2016, 09:09:39 PM
			

			

				I'm still a mouser myself. Andy keeps convincing the money-makers to strike out on their own. I think he's working on Jonsey and X-Ray next. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on December 21, 2016, 09:10:01 AM
			

			

				liam HAS to become a regular caller.  i need to know more about bobby joe's afro, his toilet car, his commands to "never pay attention," and the sumo wrestlers that he sees.

and yes, AP Mike SHOULD get his own toilet car.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: FredN. on December 21, 2016, 12:12:19 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: AllSussedOut on December 21, 2016, 09:10:01 AM
liam HAS to become a regular caller.  i need to know more about bobby joe's afro, his toilet car, his commands to "never pay attention," and the sumo wrestlers that he sees.

and yes, AP Mike SHOULD get his own toilet car.

LOL, Liam was the best. Toilet car? Afro? Commands to not pay attention? Best caller in a while.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 21, 2016, 02:49:38 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: TrapNeuterReturn on December 20, 2016, 08:34:26 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on December 20, 2016, 11:08:14 AM
Let's see what he says this week. I think we should at least take all the money we didn't give to WFMU for the last couple of years and give it to the Best Show.

Why aren't you giving $ to WFMU? They need it now more than ever.

I never listened to anything on WFMU other than The Best Show (other than other Scharpling appearances and the fill-in Mike and Therese shows) and never have. It's a worthy cause but I have no connection to it anymore.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: josh c on December 28, 2016, 07:06:34 PM
			

			

				If you listen to the archives at least once a month, you should chip in to WFMU with, at minimum, a yearly one-time donation.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: TrapNeuterReturn on January 05, 2017, 09:15:17 PM
			

			

				Lumpen Radio Bad Company was grueling in a totally un-self-aware way. Dudes like that fulfill every trying too hard hip stereotype. That said, if they can get Lidia Vomito to call in she could turn it around for Lumpen.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 12, 2017, 12:21:41 AM
			

			

				Who did the Gena Rowlands umpire impression first Hayes or Gillian Jacobs? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flat1ander on January 18, 2017, 08:05:11 AM
			

			

				So who was Matt from Oakland? Only person I can think of is Matt Fraction..
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: wherman on January 18, 2017, 12:02:19 PM
			

			

				Matt Skiba, supposedly
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: erg79 on January 18, 2017, 02:18:06 PM
			

			

				Yeah, he called in a few months back and it was very strange. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on January 18, 2017, 06:45:11 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: wherman on January 18, 2017, 12:02:19 PM
Matt Skiba, supposedly

I figured it was him as soon as he got super cagey. But Tom's "You have." after he said he hadn't called just destroyed me. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Phantom Hugger on January 24, 2017, 04:14:51 PM
			

			

				"Who would you rather hang out with, Deep Blue or Deep Roy"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: AllSussedOut on January 26, 2017, 12:44:55 PM
			

			

				Tom dropping "Nookie" on Gail was the highlight of this week's show for me.

"You are... NOT FORGIVEN!!!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on February 02, 2017, 09:42:53 PM
			

			

				The constant chain-pulling with the Rocky theme at the end was hilarious.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on February 06, 2017, 12:45:54 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on February 02, 2017, 09:42:53 PM
The constant chain-pulling with the Rocky theme at the end was hilarious.

I also loved this, I was in a SEA OF CHORTLES! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 08, 2017, 11:15:40 PM
			

			

				I think somebody already said this somewhere, but the Trump stuff is really helping.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on February 09, 2017, 01:58:56 AM
			

			

				HOW COULD YOU TREAT ME THAT WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY?

WHEN I TOLD YOU HOW MUCH I NEEDED YYYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on February 15, 2017, 07:31:19 PM
			

			

				daddy hit a home run
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: akaJudge on February 16, 2017, 11:37:45 AM
			

			

				Jello Man kind of blew my mind w/ that version of The Boxer
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: nbwadeinhifi on February 17, 2017, 11:08:38 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: akaJudge on February 16, 2017, 11:37:45 AM
Jello Man kind of blew my mind w/ that version of The Boxer
Yeah I did not see that coming at all. It was a really pleasant surprise.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 18, 2017, 12:16:50 AM
			

			

				I had a "Misheard Lyrics" moment from the Boxer.

I'd always heard...

"Just to come home from the war zone Seventh Avenue."

I knew the next line referred to taking comfort in prostitutes, but having received radio play in that era I thought the first line was more metaphorical than literal.

Mike, with his enthusiastic enunciation, set me straight.

Thanks, Mike.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: President Baseball on February 22, 2017, 10:57:32 AM
			

			

				I have only listened to the first hour or so of last night's show-- so is Tommy Stinson now persona au gratin on the Best Show? Or has everything been worked out and maybe he'll appear on a later show? 

If he had a real personal emergency, that would be bad. Maybe he had to get his tonsils out? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on February 22, 2017, 12:31:36 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: President Baseball on February 22, 2017, 10:57:32 AM
I have only listened to the first hour or so of last night's show-- so is Tommy Stinson now persona au gratin on the Best Show? Or has everything been worked out and maybe he'll appear on a later show? 

If he had a real personal emergency, that would be bad. Maybe he had to get his tonsils out?

To quote that Byron MacGregor novelty track "Americans", "I was there, I saw it".....Stinson, by not showing up, became the cause of so much humor on the show, on Twitter, that if he did show in the future, it would be a crow-eating festival.

The rant track in question. (http://blogfiles.wfmu.org/KF/mind/10_-_Byron_MacGregor_-_Americans.mp3)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on February 22, 2017, 01:44:00 PM
			

			

				The Tommy Stinson cancellation news coming in, while the frogs from the bowels of hell croak in the background, is an unforgettable Best Show moment.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: trotnixon on February 22, 2017, 04:18:03 PM
			

			

				Since there's no most confusing moments thread...I'd love to hear the story about what went down with Tom and season 2 of "Divorce." 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flat1ander on February 22, 2017, 05:28:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on February 22, 2017, 01:44:00 PM
The Tommy Stinson cancellation news coming in, while the frogs from the bowels of hell croak in the background, is an unforgettable Best Show moment.

Truly incredible. Timing couldn't have been worse (better?). Comedy gold for sure though..
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 22, 2017, 08:37:30 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: trotnixon on February 22, 2017, 04:18:03 PM
Since there's no most confusing moments thread...I'd love to hear the story about what went down with Tom and season 2 of "Divorce."

He's always got Steven Universe right? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: federationofideas on February 23, 2017, 07:29:55 AM
			

			

				all time great show.  F* Tommy Stinson. At first I thought it was a put on, since the S&W call was so perfectly hilarious... but then as Tom got angrier and angrier I realized it wasn't... and it made for pure comedy heaven 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on February 23, 2017, 12:32:05 PM
			

			

				I know things have been tough for Tom recently, but hearing him deal with and process Tommy Stinson flaking out was incredibly cathartic. Yesterday was pretty lousy for me, and since they don't have albums I can delete from my iTunes, it was nice to hear someone else get the chance.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 23, 2017, 06:47:41 PM
			

			

				Tom giving props to Sweet Lady Genevieve. Maybe my favorite Kinks song. Put it on so many comps, sent it to so many girlfriends over the years...

But as far as the "rock operas", Schoolboys in Disgrace is pretty flawless...Soap Opera is half amazing at least...Preservation Act 2, not my favorite either, but still has a few great things on it

Misty Water is another favorite of mine you never hear played enough...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on February 23, 2017, 07:10:49 PM
			

			

				I also love Jon's obsession with "Eminence Front"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: stig otracy on February 23, 2017, 08:08:10 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: trotnixon on February 22, 2017, 04:18:03 PM
Since there's no most confusing moments thread...I'd love to hear the story about what went down with Tom and season 2 of "Divorce."
I second this and I hope Hayes doesn't stop being on the show like Paul F Tompkins did years ago.  I'd also like to hear that story too, even though I'm not as big a fan of Paul F Tompkins.  He's ok, just not nearly as funny as Hayes.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: wherman on February 24, 2017, 10:58:48 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: trotnixon on February 22, 2017, 04:18:03 PM
Since there's no most confusing moments thread...I'd love to hear the story about what went down with Tom and season 2 of "Divorce."

Yeah, its surprising given how much SJP raved about him on WTF
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gleepglop on February 24, 2017, 01:38:45 PM
			

			

				I was DYING during the frog dude call... it was so strange I thought this was another Very Special Best Show like the election night thing. The Wurster call was beautiful and cathartic. I can't believe the Appetite for Democracy 3D (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appetite_for_Democracy_3D#Track_listing) video is a real thing. Their run-down of the set list was perfect.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on February 24, 2017, 04:45:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: stig otracy on February 23, 2017, 08:08:10 PM
Quote from: trotnixon on February 22, 2017, 04:18:03 PM
Since there's no most confusing moments thread...I'd love to hear the story about what went down with Tom and season 2 of "Divorce."
I second this and I hope Hayes doesn't stop being on the show like Paul F Tompkins did years ago.  I'd also like to hear that story too, even though I'm not as big a fan of Paul F Tompkins.  He's ok, just not nearly as funny as Hayes.

I think it would be a bit hasty and cauldron-stirring to presume there was some manner of personal falling out.




Besides, Hayes is just another writer on the show; I doubt he precipitated the change in staff.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on February 25, 2017, 05:00:48 PM
			

			

				The Pavarotti impression had me in tears. That Dip-S Stinson missed out. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Chad from The Woodlands on February 25, 2017, 05:16:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bull Shannon on February 24, 2017, 04:45:56 PM
Quote from: stig otracy on February 23, 2017, 08:08:10 PM
Quote from: trotnixon on February 22, 2017, 04:18:03 PM
Since there's no most confusing moments thread...I'd love to hear the story about what went down with Tom and season 2 of "Divorce."
I second this and I hope Hayes doesn't stop being on the show like Paul F Tompkins did years ago.  I'd also like to hear that story too, even though I'm not as big a fan of Paul F Tompkins.  He's ok, just not nearly as funny as Hayes.

I think it would be a bit hasty and cauldron-stirring to presume there was some manner of personal falling out.




Besides, Hayes is just another writer on the show; I doubt he precipitated the change in staff.

If you're worried about this Tom just tweeted out a link to an article Hayes wrote.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 25, 2017, 10:08:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Chad from The Woodlands on February 25, 2017, 05:16:00 PM
Quote from: Bull Shannon on February 24, 2017, 04:45:56 PM
Quote from: stig otracy on February 23, 2017, 08:08:10 PM
Quote from: trotnixon on February 22, 2017, 04:18:03 PM
Since there's no most confusing moments thread...I'd love to hear the story about what went down with Tom and season 2 of "Divorce."
I second this and I hope Hayes doesn't stop being on the show like Paul F Tompkins did years ago.  I'd also like to hear that story too, even though I'm not as big a fan of Paul F Tompkins.  He's ok, just not nearly as funny as Hayes.

I think it would be a bit hasty and cauldron-stirring to presume there was some manner of personal falling out.




Besides, Hayes is just another writer on the show; I doubt he precipitated the change in staff.

If you're worried about this Tom just tweeted out a link to an article Hayes wrote.

Didn't realize Hayes was a show writer, I thought he only did podcasts. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: VealCutlet on February 28, 2017, 01:29:31 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on February 25, 2017, 10:08:37 PM
Quote from: Chad from The Woodlands on February 25, 2017, 05:16:00 PM
Quote from: Bull Shannon on February 24, 2017, 04:45:56 PM
Quote from: stig otracy on February 23, 2017, 08:08:10 PM
Quote from: trotnixon on February 22, 2017, 04:18:03 PM
Since there's no most confusing moments thread...I'd love to hear the story about what went down with Tom and season 2 of "Divorce."
I second this and I hope Hayes doesn't stop being on the show like Paul F Tompkins did years ago.  I'd also like to hear that story too, even though I'm not as big a fan of Paul F Tompkins.  He's ok, just not nearly as funny as Hayes.

I think it would be a bit hasty and cauldron-stirring to presume there was some manner of personal falling out.




Besides, Hayes is just another writer on the show; I doubt he precipitated the change in staff.

If you're worried about this Tom just tweeted out a link to an article Hayes wrote.

Didn't realize Hayes was a show writer, I thought he only did podcasts.

After listening to Tom's appearance on Gilbert Gottfried's podcast, there's at least a little more context to this. He said that the "old guard" was let go, and I assume that Hayes was part of the Paul Simms crew. A number of conclusions can be drawn from the fact that Simms was replaced by someone who worked on Sex and the City.

And if you haven't heard the Gottfried podcast yet, listen to it. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on February 28, 2017, 07:13:43 PM
			

			

				Didn't realize it was already out!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on February 28, 2017, 08:51:06 PM
			

			

				This is all Howard Stern's fault.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: President Baseball on March 01, 2017, 09:57:25 AM
			

			

				I'm only part way through Davey's call, but that orchestral version of "Bite It, You Scum" is insane and amazing.  

So much time and effort must have gone into creating those clips, they sound great. I wonder if they will be available for purchase at some point.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on March 06, 2017, 09:53:13 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: President Baseball on March 01, 2017, 09:57:25 AM
I'm only part way through Davey's call, but that orchestral version of "Bite It, You Scum" is insane and amazing.  

So much time and effort must have gone into creating those clips, they sound great. I wonder if they will be available for purchase at some point.

I heard mike is selling CD-Rs in the CVS parking lot in Bayonne.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on March 06, 2017, 05:30:24 PM
			

			

				Kindler "live" in the studio was one for the ages - Andy & Tom were a non-stop riff machine, with Gary the S for icing on the cake! I laffed out loud many times, with all the gusto I can musto. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on March 19, 2017, 09:08:02 AM
			

			

				I was a little disappointed Mike didn't relay his return to jogging experience.

Looking forward to the new reality show "When Nature Calls."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on March 22, 2017, 10:49:52 AM
			

			

				Ugh, not able to listen live last night. I wanted to call in with the infamous Pat O'Brien tapes as "most coked up performance."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-s36dK0yQc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-s36dK0yQc)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on March 22, 2017, 10:14:48 PM
			

			

				"he had punknesia. and it's very sad now...he has punkheimer's disease....it's very sad."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mostlymeat on March 23, 2017, 03:15:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: leeharveyosmond on March 22, 2017, 10:14:48 PM
"he had punknesia. and it's very sad now...he has punkheimer's disease....it's very sad."

"My dad was scared the Sex Pistols would turn him punk...and they did! He ended up playing bass for a latter day version of the Dead Boys" - MAXIMUM LOLS
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on March 24, 2017, 11:44:07 AM
			

			

				who were the mysterious guests on the HHOP? I love it when people are a big deal.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kitty on March 27, 2017, 08:33:44 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: around the bend on March 24, 2017, 11:44:07 AM
who were the mysterious guests on the HHOP? I love it when people are a big deal.

I literally came onto the forums today just to see if anybody had identified them.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on March 29, 2017, 05:44:09 AM
			

			

				First caller on HHOP said "sh-t" and Tom didn't catch it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on March 29, 2017, 11:53:07 AM
			

			

				I don't think they maintain a strict family friendly vibe on the HHOP. ANYTHING GOES
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on March 29, 2017, 02:23:03 PM
			

			

				Jon: "I don't quite get when the guy who sounds like a lady from the Amish country calls in and then you suddenly become like a 100 times more gullible"

hahaha


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on March 29, 2017, 07:38:47 PM
			

			

				I loved it when Tom played King Crimson at the end of the episode, if only in brief snippets. I love it whenever Tom plays King Crimson.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on March 30, 2017, 09:26:57 PM
			

			

				Who was the Sirius host they were referring to? Eddie Trunk?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on March 30, 2017, 09:45:50 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on March 30, 2017, 09:26:57 PM
Who was the Sirius host they were referring to? Eddie Trunk?

Yeah, im pretty sure. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on March 31, 2017, 04:22:35 AM
			

			

				I love all the nervous calls 130-plus minutes in; the guy with the friend making weird laughs in the background, the guy in Mexico who sounded like he dropped his phone at the beginning of the call, and the guy who wanted to talk about Last Week's Topic but had nothing to bring to the table. The guy from Alaska who brought it around was OK, but they needed another call from the Anonymous guy accusing Tom of being on "uppers, downers, middles, inbetweens" and being a supporter of Scientology.

I like the fumble calls, what can I say.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on March 31, 2017, 10:14:17 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on March 31, 2017, 04:22:35 AM
I love all the nervous calls 130-plus minutes in; the guy with the friend making weird laughs in the background, the guy in Mexico who sounded like he dropped his phone at the beginning of the call, and the guy who wanted to talk about Last Week's Topic but had nothing to bring to the table. The guy from Alaska who brought it around was OK, but they needed another call from the Anonymous guy accusing Tom of being on "uppers, downers, middles, inbetweens" and being a supporter of Scientology.

I like the fumble calls, what can I say.

Tom's reaction to bad calls is IMO one of the best things about the Best Show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on March 31, 2017, 10:27:15 PM
			

			

				Favorite part was Tom giving HBO the business 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on April 05, 2017, 01:05:11 PM
			

			

				adam carol-la

la la la la la la-la la
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on April 05, 2017, 07:51:54 PM
			

			

				That was a great Z-man call. He's a really good caller, actually.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on April 06, 2017, 01:23:18 PM
			

			

				Hypnotizing the audience Get Out style.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on April 06, 2017, 08:08:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on April 06, 2017, 01:23:18 PM
Hypnotizing the audience Get Out style.

Sounded like somebody eating cereal. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on April 07, 2017, 11:28:48 AM
			

			

				I sympathize with the nerves of the guy on the call right after 'Podcast Heroes". 

However, I don't know how anyone could *not* tell a guy who's just hit it *way* out of the park, "That was unbelievable, man."


Tom, that was unbelievable, man.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on April 07, 2017, 01:07:46 PM
			

			

				I feel about basketball how Tom feels about baseball. Thank God, baseball is back!

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: orator on April 09, 2017, 04:53:34 PM
			

			

				was it just me or did the guy calling Half Hour of Power talking about playing music for a black guy sound like Zach Galifianakis? I was convinced it was him until he got to his weird question.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on April 12, 2017, 12:57:05 PM
			

			

				Earmark this week's episode as the genesis of Jimmy (Jimmer?) the Yodelin' Leprechaun.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on April 28, 2017, 06:06:55 PM
			

			

				That little girl Hannah's call was too adorable
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on May 03, 2017, 10:17:54 AM
			

			

				That James call was pretty special.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DavidBroie on May 03, 2017, 12:52:01 PM
			

			

				Anyone noticed that Tom has been turning off the bed music after the first 30 or so minutes?
I feel like it makes the complaining much sadder and the show feels...hollow.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on May 03, 2017, 01:49:27 PM
			

			

				Has Steed called in before? I recall a kid who used to call for a stretch like a year ago and constantly give Tom the business.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on May 03, 2017, 03:29:37 PM
			

			

				I'm pretty sure Steed called in a few times last year.

highlights from last night:
-dick cavett blowing tom off
-mike is now "mamacita"
-nutri-svelte
-SPATSKY?!
-james
-this clare o'kane tweet: https://twitter.com/babysfirstgun/status/859605325917323264
-ufo college creep
-bebe/mary houli back-2-back
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on May 18, 2017, 12:18:18 PM
			

			

				Kenny and his kazoo were indeed the best and worst moment of the show this week.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on May 19, 2017, 06:56:36 PM
			

			

				I loved the "guess Tom's favorite Eagles song" segment. Classic Best Show! (Surprised no one guessed "James Dean". That song sucks.)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ndmvhc on May 24, 2017, 12:47:07 AM
			

			

				Larry in DC saying "oooo" during his recitation of tv shows was f ing hilarious to me.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on May 24, 2017, 07:08:27 PM
			

			

				last week's show:
best - not just the kazoo douche but the guy right after who sang "dancing in heaven" by q-feel, i can't stop thinking about that. also the name "bathroom bible stories for teenagers" from the wurster call
worst - that one sycophant who didn't even understand what the topic was and spun his call into a promo for his book

last night's show:
best - tom thinking that andy kindler's podcast co-host is an elvis impersonator, the phrase "the thrust of the documentary", roxy's boyfriend talking about the gross burrito he ate, kyle maclachlan was mr. big on sex in the city
worst - the last call
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on May 24, 2017, 07:51:21 PM
			

			

				That was maybe the best bad company of all time. It was the total package.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: akaJudge on May 25, 2017, 12:10:45 PM
			

			

				nothing has ever made me as uncomfortable as when tom calls mike "mamacita"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on May 30, 2017, 12:07:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: bdb318 on May 24, 2017, 07:51:21 PM
That was maybe the best bad company of all time. It was the total package.

I was so frustrated by that Bad Company; IIRC the dude kept finishing before the right moment and ended up GOMPed. 

Tom's been giving dudes a lot of rope recently; I've heard Bad Company queue up way after I'd expect it, only for the dude in question to wrap up his dumb story just in time.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on May 30, 2017, 03:36:58 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bull Shannon on May 30, 2017, 12:07:28 PM
Quote from: bdb318 on May 24, 2017, 07:51:21 PM
That was maybe the best bad company of all time. It was the total package.

I was so frustrated by that Bad Company; IIRC the dude kept finishing before the right moment and ended up GOMPed. 

Tom's been giving dudes a lot of rope recently; I've heard Bad Company queue up way after I'd expect it, only for the dude in question to wrap up his dumb story just in time.

I found the timing strangely satisfying. It was a different effect​ than when the song cuts somebody off in mid-boring and it added some unusual tension and suspense. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on June 02, 2017, 08:55:42 PM
			

			

				Kurt Vile was next level funny this time around. His Bob Dylan and Robin Leech absolutely destroyed me. Tom was also operating at WFMU levels of surliness and it was just a joy. His thrashing of Improv Kazoo Douche is gonna be one of the highlights of my year.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: federationofideas on June 07, 2017, 07:48:28 AM
			

			

				Matt Skiba - confirmed? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on June 07, 2017, 11:44:09 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: federationofideas on June 07, 2017, 07:48:28 AM
Matt Skiba - confirmed? 
"Lars von Try-er"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on June 14, 2017, 01:03:32 PM
			

			

				That Marcus guy who keeps calling at the end of the show is a 21st-century Rupert Pupkin.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on June 14, 2017, 01:42:51 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bull Shannon on June 14, 2017, 01:03:32 PM
That Marcus guy who keeps calling at the end of the show is a 21st-century Rupert Pupkin.

I don't really mind that guy if I'm being honest. I'd like to see if he improves after Tom housebreaks him a little.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 14, 2017, 07:56:33 PM
			

			

				Whats going on with this weeks episode? Its not been updated on itunes yet.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on June 14, 2017, 08:02:24 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on June 14, 2017, 07:56:33 PM
Whats going on with this weeks episode? Its not be updated on itunes yet.

No episode this week. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 15, 2017, 01:18:39 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: bdb318 on June 14, 2017, 08:02:24 PM
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on June 14, 2017, 07:56:33 PM
Whats going on with this weeks episode? Its not be updated on itunes yet.

No episode this week.

Guess I shouldn't have skimmed that weekly email. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 15, 2017, 09:40:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on June 15, 2017, 01:18:39 AM
Quote from: bdb318 on June 14, 2017, 08:02:24 PM
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on June 14, 2017, 07:56:33 PM
Whats going on with this weeks episode? Its not be updated on itunes yet.

No episode this week.

Guess I shouldn't have skimmed that weekly email.

It's no big deal. 

You didn't miss anything.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 16, 2017, 01:08:28 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on June 15, 2017, 09:40:48 PM
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on June 15, 2017, 01:18:39 AM
Quote from: bdb318 on June 14, 2017, 08:02:24 PM
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on June 14, 2017, 07:56:33 PM
Whats going on with this weeks episode? Its not be updated on itunes yet.

No episode this week.

Guess I shouldn't have skimmed that weekly email.

It's no big deal. 

You didn't miss anything.

Ha, I thought I missed Connor Omalley, looking forward to his appearance on the show. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on June 21, 2017, 01:28:48 PM
			

			

				Good show last night. Highlights:

--That kid Gus was a good caller--I think the best kid caller in recent memory
--Bryce, obviously. Bryce "dropping everything" was a great moment
--The Bad Company full circle
--Mary's impressions


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on June 21, 2017, 03:48:23 PM
			

			

				How Bigfoot ended up in captivity will be addressed next Bryce call. MARK IT.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on June 21, 2017, 08:54:13 PM
			

			

				I've only heard the first few minutes, but, as you'll read elsewhere, they made a big impression.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on June 29, 2017, 03:38:36 PM
			

			

				Never would have known about the Dow Jones and the Industrials reissue. LPs were OOP, but just ordered a CD+DVD+7". Whoooooooo!


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 05, 2017, 06:46:20 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Mike Desert on June 29, 2017, 03:38:36 PM
Never would have known about the Dow Jones and the Industrials reissue. LPs were OOP, but just ordered a CD+DVD+7". Whoooooooo!
Just recently got my ears on some of their stuff.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on July 05, 2017, 07:35:29 PM
			

			

				I'm hoping Universal come out with a Dr. Swamp meets Frankenwolf film.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 23, 2017, 01:24:59 AM
			

			

				What the hell phrase was Tom apologizing for? I don't remember anything jumping out as being offensive. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on July 23, 2017, 08:34:11 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on July 23, 2017, 01:24:59 AM
What the hell phrase was Tom apologizing for? I don't remember anything jumping out as being offensive.

I went back to listen to the S&W segment. I'm still not really sure what he was referring to. The Egyptians 4:20 bit made me laugh, though. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on July 23, 2017, 08:52:27 PM
			

			

				Think it's when the Wurster character says some trans-phobic stuff.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on July 24, 2017, 06:36:12 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on July 23, 2017, 08:52:27 PM
Think it's when the Wurster character says some trans-phobic stuff.

Well, I feel a little bit creepy for not noticing it (even on a repeat listen), but I guess other people did. Good on Tom for apologizing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on July 24, 2017, 10:09:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: bdb318 on July 24, 2017, 06:36:12 AM
Quote from: Carver on July 23, 2017, 08:52:27 PM
Think it's when the Wurster character says some trans-phobic stuff.

Well, I feel a little bit creepy for not noticing it (even on a repeat listen), but I guess other people did. Good on Tom for apologizing.

This right here is why Tom has always been such an inspiration and a weekly positive influence. He doesn't just want to entertain us, he wants to make sure we all are comfortable and safe within the show itself. It's so heartening to hear and see a personality putting a premium on making this a safe space. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: steveberes on July 25, 2017, 03:14:55 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: bdb318 on July 24, 2017, 06:36:12 AM
Quote from: Carver on July 23, 2017, 08:52:27 PM
Think it's when the Wurster character says some trans-phobic stuff.

Well, I feel a little bit creepy for not noticing it (even on a repeat listen), but I guess other people did. Good on Tom for apologizing.

I think they deleted/bleeped it and replaced the audio so you mighta just gotten the updated version!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: arnoldbabar on July 26, 2017, 10:06:59 AM
			

			

				The worst part of any show is when Kat from Raleigh calls.  She's on every week and it's never any good - I would rather have 15 minutes of dead air.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on July 26, 2017, 04:38:44 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: arnoldbabar on July 26, 2017, 10:06:59 AM
The worst part of any show is when Kat from Raleigh calls.  She's on every week and it's never any good - I would rather have 15 minutes of dead air.

I would take 1000 Kats over Avalanche Bob or any other Grey Paint callers any day of the week. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on July 26, 2017, 04:41:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: JeffertonFromTX on July 26, 2017, 04:38:44 PM
Quote from: arnoldbabar on July 26, 2017, 10:06:59 AM
The worst part of any show is when Kat from Raleigh calls.  She's on every week and it's never any good - I would rather have 15 minutes of dead air.

I would take 1000 Kats over Avalanche Bob or any other Grey Paint callers any day of the week.

Yeah, Kat's OK. I think people who rag on Kat possibly have a very short memory as to how bad some regular callers to the show can actually be.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: arnoldbabar on July 26, 2017, 04:55:54 PM
			

			

				Kat's not the worst regular - I agree with that - but IMO others regulars are/have been contributing players.  Kat's a mope that just calls in for attention from Tom and doesn't add anything to the show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on July 26, 2017, 08:57:08 PM
			

			

				Didn't Tom say Connor O'malley was coming on the show soon? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on July 27, 2017, 01:05:54 PM
			

			

				DO I HAVE NETFLIX, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on July 27, 2017, 02:14:55 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: bdb318 on July 26, 2017, 04:41:45 PM
Quote from: JeffertonFromTX on July 26, 2017, 04:38:44 PM
Quote from: arnoldbabar on July 26, 2017, 10:06:59 AM
The worst part of any show is when Kat from Raleigh calls.  She's on every week and it's never any good - I would rather have 15 minutes of dead air.

I would take 1000 Kats over Avalanche Bob or any other Grey Paint callers any day of the week.

Yeah, Kat's OK. I think people who rag on Kat possibly have a very short memory as to how bad some regular callers to the show can actually be.

I usually come around on any caller Tom takes delight in, and it's super refreshing to hear someone actually delighted to call in. Most callers are super nervous and deferential so it's nice to hear a call that sounds more like two friends catching up.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on July 27, 2017, 04:17:39 PM
			

			

				speaking of cat from raleigh, nobody's going to be editing this any time soon right*: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Radio/TheBestShow (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Radio/TheBestShow)

*besides me, the loser with no life
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on July 27, 2017, 09:53:46 PM
			

			

				Not a fan of Tom ditching his Twitter account.....there might be a Twitter Renaissance.....oh who am I kidding? It's just that he has 104,000 followers on that rickety, possibly dying mess of a website, and it's like throwing away an audience. It's not that I don't trust Dudio, or Pat, or even AP Mike (apmike.bandcamp.com), it's just nice hearing from the man himself via 140 characters.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 01, 2017, 09:15:19 PM
			

			

				It was nice to hear from Dave from Knoxville. Glad to hear he's finally taking care of himself.
That rock and roll lifestyle will get the best of anyone.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tamelin on August 05, 2017, 02:22:06 AM
			

			

				IMO Cat seems like a really nice person, Tom obviously likes her, but I can't ever imagine relistening to one of her calls ever.
Can't think of another caller who has been so regular without providing much entertainment. Worse people have purposely and accidental tee'd up Tom for more material. 
It's like... She reminds me of that one friend I have who I rarely reach out to because we simply don't have much in common and then I decide to pop on the TV to watch Doctor Who when suddenly the Doctor smacking aliens around is interrupted by my friend popping up on the screen to talk about her upcoming vacation or how the weather is where she is for 15 minutes. And then she goes away and the show gets back on track as the Doctor flys away on his TARKIS to go to planet Zeppulon.

I'd be genuinely curious to hear what the Cat fans think are some of her classic moments without looking them up. Even the most divisive regular has had at least a handful of memorable moments.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on August 05, 2017, 04:32:50 AM
			

			

				What was the song Tom played after Robert Wyatt's At Last I Am Free?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on August 05, 2017, 08:26:59 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on August 05, 2017, 04:32:50 AM
What was the song Tom played after Robert Wyatt's At Last I Am Free?

"A Certain Kind" by Soft Machine.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: dbharps on August 05, 2017, 12:13:16 PM
			

			

				Just finishing up the Joe Mande episode and was listening rapt to the Miami mob web designer waiting for the grand e-cig for legs reveal. Just when I thought I had him pegged...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Colin on August 07, 2017, 09:01:07 AM
			

			

				There are a couple of semi-regular callers who came in from the Steven Universe-verse who don't bring much but diversity and enthusiasm, but those aren't terrible things.  I feel no need to pick on any of them or call them out by name -- which, on second thought, might be why they aren't great radio, even if it would be shitty to dump them.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on August 07, 2017, 09:15:20 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Mr. Colin on August 07, 2017, 09:01:07 AM
There are a couple of semi-regular callers who came in from the Steven Universe-verse who don't bring much but diversity and enthusiasm, but those aren't terrible things.  I feel no need to pick on any of them or call them out by name -- which, on second thought, might be why they aren't great radio, even if it would be shitty to dump them.

I think you may be painting people who were introduced to the Show via Steven Universe with a broad brush, but I otherwise agree with this.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on August 07, 2017, 11:58:04 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: tamelin on August 05, 2017, 02:22:06 AM
I'd be genuinely curious to hear what the Cat fans think are some of her classic moments without looking them up. Even the most divisive regular has had at least a handful of memorable moments.

I'm not a "Cat fan" but I am baffled by the focused dislike on this forum. I have so many callers I enjoy who I wouldn't be able to pinpoint a "classic moment" from. I could say I like that one dude caller who keeps calling four times a show with nothing to talk about, but I bet you'd tell me that's four different dudes.

Quote from: dbharps on August 05, 2017, 12:13:16 PM
Just finishing up the Joe Mande episode and was listening rapt to the Miami mob web designer waiting for the grand e-cig for legs reveal. Just when I thought I had him pegged...

God, I'd take a Steven Universe fan calling in over some dude who lives and breathes Best Show to the extent they're a complete dud on-air any day.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 07, 2017, 01:20:10 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bull Shannon on August 07, 2017, 11:58:04 AM


I'm not a "Cat fan" but I am baffled by the focused dislike on this forum. I have so many callers I enjoy who I wouldn't be able to pinpoint a "classic moment" from. I could say I like that one dude caller who keeps calling four times a show with nothing to talk about, but I bet you'd tell me that's four different dudes.


Eh, it's just a couple of people. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mr. Colin on August 07, 2017, 02:52:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: bdb318 on August 07, 2017, 09:15:20 AM
Quote from: Mr. Colin on August 07, 2017, 09:01:07 AM
There are a couple of semi-regular callers who came in from the Steven Universe-verse who don't bring much but diversity and enthusiasm, but those aren't terrible things.  I feel no need to pick on any of them or call them out by name -- which, on second thought, might be why they aren't great radio, even if it would be shitty to dump them.

I think you may be painting people who were introduced to the Show via Steven Universe with a broad brush, but I otherwise agree with this.

Don't get me wrong -- we have gotten some terrific callers from the SU fandom, and not all of them are kids.  I'm not naming names because I don't want to pick on the enthusiastic-but-not-too-fascinating ones.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flat1ander on August 10, 2017, 11:04:11 AM
			

			

				What an incredible interview w/ James Murphy! You could tell James really wanted to be there and the chemistry between him and Tom was undeniable. I hope he comes back some time when he's less busy. A+ show all around with my favorite/funniest part being when Todd-o-phonic Todd called in to give James the business over a pilfered peanut butter pie from forever ago. Great stuff!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on August 10, 2017, 03:04:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flat1ander on August 10, 2017, 11:04:11 AM
What an incredible interview w/ James Murphy! You could tell James really wanted to be there and the chemistry between him and Tom was undeniable. I hope he comes back some time when he's less busy. A+ show all around with my favorite/funniest part being when Todd-o-phonic Todd called in to give James the business over a pilfered peanut butter pie from forever ago. Great stuff!

I liked it when Tom mentioned "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water" and James burst out laughing. That was funny.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on August 10, 2017, 06:56:11 PM
			

			

				What was the other band that guy said besides Sonic Youth that did something new with rock n roll in the past 30 years? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on August 10, 2017, 07:42:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on August 10, 2017, 06:56:11 PM
What was the other band that guy said besides Sonic Youth that did something new with rock n roll in the past 30 years?

Caroliner, I think.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on August 10, 2017, 10:17:32 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: bdb318 on August 10, 2017, 07:42:23 PM
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on August 10, 2017, 06:56:11 PM
What was the other band that guy said besides Sonic Youth that did something new with rock n roll in the past 30 years?

Caroliner, I think.

It was. He specifically referenced their 1985 album, Rear End Hernia Puppet Show. Terrible caller, but it did create a nice Charles R. Martin (aka The Music Scholar) vibe, complete with some Limp Bizkit banter. It also prompted a nice retort from Tom about this caller flaunting his Nuf Sed cred, the independent label home to many Caroliner releases. Nuf Sed's best release is World of Pooh's Land of Thirst (1989), out of print, never issued on CD and currently on sale for $82.88 USD on discogs!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on August 11, 2017, 03:55:13 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: bdb318 on August 10, 2017, 07:42:23 PM
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on August 10, 2017, 06:56:11 PM
What was the other band that guy said besides Sonic Youth that did something new with rock n roll in the past 30 years?

Caroliner, I think.

Our drummer was in that band. Then again so was everyone
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on August 15, 2017, 08:09:41 PM
			

			

				I finally got caught up with the last few weeks of the show and holy crow, Tom and the crew have been on fire here lately. I especially love the return of Tom's high falutin "scholarly" voice that he's brought back to hammer the egg heads. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on August 16, 2017, 07:39:28 AM
			

			

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				Post by: AllSussedOut on August 16, 2017, 02:30:04 PM
			

			

				My God.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on August 16, 2017, 07:44:43 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on August 16, 2017, 07:39:28 AM
(http://i63.tinypic.com/144ct50.jpg)

So. Good.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flat1ander on August 17, 2017, 01:03:43 PM
			

			

				"Who cares? I haven't slept in 40 f*cking years."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on August 17, 2017, 07:58:15 PM
			

			

				Really been loving the love Jon has been giving to Bad News Bears in Breaking Training
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on August 18, 2017, 01:55:20 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on August 16, 2017, 07:39:28 AM
(http://i63.tinypic.com/144ct50.jpg)

That last ten minutes....WOW.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: federationofideas on August 19, 2017, 07:33:46 AM
			

			

				What I was expecting: vape-triliquism

What I got: I have no idea but I haven't laughed so hard in a looooong time
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on August 19, 2017, 10:56:19 PM
			

			

				BELLY FULL OF MILK

LIGHTS OUT
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on August 21, 2017, 01:16:06 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flat1ander on August 17, 2017, 01:03:43 PM
"Who cares? I haven't slept in 40 f*cking years."

This was my choice line as well!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on August 24, 2017, 05:41:27 PM
			

			

				AP Mike's booking of Mr. Jay Aaseng was a delightful surprise. (Large image chosen to enhance detail of facial wounds/drool.)

(http://i.imgur.com/KpXlsUD.jpg)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on August 28, 2017, 03:42:55 PM
			

			

				Listening to Eat a Peach in protest

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on August 28, 2017, 04:14:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Mike Desert on August 28, 2017, 03:42:55 PM
Listening to Eat a Peach in protest

I always liked to artwork in the inner gatefold, for what it's worth.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 28, 2017, 06:37:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: bdb318 on August 28, 2017, 04:14:17 PM
I always liked to artwork in the inner gatefold, for what it's worth.

What kind of art work?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on August 29, 2017, 09:22:30 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on August 28, 2017, 06:37:48 PM
Quote from: bdb318 on August 28, 2017, 04:14:17 PM
I always liked to artwork in the inner gatefold, for what it's worth.

What kind of art work?

This:

(http://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/gatefold-5.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on August 30, 2017, 12:31:11 PM
			

			

				I can not wait to listen to David Crosby! Work is going to be good this morning...

Also, anyone else crack up when they see the "Explicit" on the Dice episode? haha

(http://i63.tinypic.com/28hg2mb.png)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on August 30, 2017, 02:12:02 PM
			

			

				I used to be sure that David Crosby was the dumbest member of CSN&Y. But after last night's show, I am forced to reconsider.

And as surprising and astounding as that call was, I was at least equally (and perhaps more) surprised and astounded by the Petey call. I found it pretty poignant when Tom recognized the voice.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: arnoldbabar on August 31, 2017, 12:49:36 PM
			

			

				Worst part: Kat from Raleigh
Best part: Petey
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on September 01, 2017, 03:14:43 PM
			

			

				Marcus managed to surpass the president in smugness while expressing sympathy for the people of Houston. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: softserve on September 02, 2017, 12:43:46 PM
			

			

				I had long running thought Cross was a drag after having watched his Nardwuar interview. Cross didn't get it or was turned off by the intrusive style of the human serviette. He came off like a real jerk and left a bad impression. I've enjoyed his show etc. After the brief call I in no way like him more. I also kinda felt like either A.) the oregano pot story is totally 'bogus' or B.) if true a total bore.  :o
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on September 02, 2017, 03:58:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: softserve on September 02, 2017, 12:43:46 PM
I had long running thought Cross was a drag after having watched his Nardwuar interview. Cross didn't get it or was turned off by the intrusive style of the human serviette. He came off like a real jerk and left a bad impression. I've enjoyed his show etc. After the brief call I in no way like him more. I also kinda felt like either A.) the oregano pot story is totally 'bogus' or B.) if true a total bore.  :o

Check the deets
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: softserve on September 05, 2017, 02:23:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on September 02, 2017, 03:58:27 PM


Check the deets

I know Cross had exposure to Nardwuar's material in the early 90's but I can't really find anything else about their relationship. Is this the aforementioned 'deet'? Are the deets about the pot story? Whaddaya mean Carver? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on September 05, 2017, 08:35:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: softserve on September 05, 2017, 02:23:56 PM
Quote from: Carver on September 02, 2017, 03:58:27 PM


Check the deets

I know Cross had exposure to Nardwuar's material in the early 90's but I can't really find anything else about their relationship. Is this the aforementioned 'deet'? Are the deets about the pot story? Whaddaya mean Carver?

In fairness, the line between these two has gotten a lot thinner lately.


   (http://i64.tinypic.com/2n9yo8i.jpg)      (http://i66.tinypic.com/dwbb0i.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on September 05, 2017, 09:17:57 PM
			

			

				There's a fantastic line from the best bit Andrew Earles ever did on the show - The Depressed Office Worker - where one of his co-workers was wearing a shirt that had Crosby's picture on it with the caption, "Don't Eff with the Croz."

That and the part about the chilled Big Mac casserole are high moments in a show with a lot of em.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tamelin on September 06, 2017, 12:29:47 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: arnoldbabar on August 31, 2017, 12:49:36 PM
Worst part: Kat from Raleigh
Best part: Petey

Worst part? You mean the call from the person that flipped the script on the topic to make it all about themself, like always? You didn't find that enjoyable? Why so negative?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on September 07, 2017, 02:25:35 PM
			

			

				vaping is my life
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on September 08, 2017, 11:40:01 AM
			

			

				One of my favorite terrible new talk shows:
https://www.facebook.com/TheRobertIrvineShow/ (https://www.facebook.com/TheRobertIrvineShow/)


Food Network chef turned talk show host
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on September 09, 2017, 09:37:02 PM
			

			

				Tom coughing. Seriously. The man suffers for his art.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on September 11, 2017, 03:15:18 PM
			

			

				really enjoying the Boss Hog interview, I finally framed these last month after like 20 years...

(http://i63.tinypic.com/2wnqqyx.jpg)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on September 13, 2017, 03:14:33 PM
			

			

				I'm sure other people have noticed this, but I think the callers on non-Tuesday shows are consistently much better than the callers on typical regularly scheduled Tuesday-night shows (although there are exceptions). And, what's more, Tom seems to take a lot more callers on not-Tuesdays than on most Tuesdays, which is always (or usually always) fun to listen to. I'd like to think that there are opportunities here--or at least lessons to be learned for improving the quality and frequency of callers into the Show. I get the feeling that the status of the call-in segment is a little bit in flux within the context of the current non-WFMU format.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: DavidSestrand on September 13, 2017, 03:36:55 PM
			

			

				"Why are you afraid of old people? They're not fast." - Tom Scharpling
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on September 18, 2017, 01:50:10 PM
			

			

				Adding to an old best show topic of "Most Coked Out Performance", I just rewatched the GBV "Electrifying Conclusion" DVD and I vote Jon Wurster during "I Am a Tree".
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on October 11, 2017, 11:32:24 PM
			

			

				On the Szechuan sauce fiasco and the kid screaming about being Pickle Rick while standing on the counter; that was a performance. The person doing the yelling and screeching on the floor is "chairman_marr" (https://www.instagram.com/chairman_marr/?hl=en) who was at the Berkeley Nazi march/protestor fight carrying a shield (https://twitter.com/beezy1peezy/status/917793920146386944), so he's this alt-right knob.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on October 12, 2017, 05:52:52 PM
			

			

				I liked the Mr. Hooper Hologram mention. Reminded me of other characters that the show should resurrect:

David who took over Hooper's Store (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Calloway)

The Collected Works Of Harvey Kneeslapper (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWvHI_eLhw4)


"They" gave Mr. Kneeslapper the boot for not being "educational" enough...never quite got over that. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on October 12, 2017, 09:27:21 PM
			

			

				I'm a David-era kid myself. Luis, Maria, David, Mr Hooper.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Omar on October 17, 2017, 09:20:55 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on October 12, 2017, 09:27:21 PM
I'm a David-era kid myself. Luis, Maria, David, Mr Hooper.

I loved Mr. Hooper (Will Lee). One of my best days ever was visiting the set of Sesame Street at age 7. I was in Mr. Hooper's store talking to Mr. Hooper. I still can't believe it.

I sat in Big Bird's nest and peeked into Oscar's trash can. Oscar and BB were not on set that day.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on October 19, 2017, 07:59:26 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Dammit on October 12, 2017, 05:52:52 PM
I liked the Mr. Hooper Hologram mention. Reminded me of other characters that the show should resurrect:

David who took over Hooper's Store (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Calloway)

The Collected Works Of Harvey Kneeslapper (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWvHI_eLhw4)


"They" gave Mr. Kneeslapper the boot for not being "educational" enough...never quite got over that.

That's BS - he teaches children the horrors of bad joke structure and how not to do comedy. Much like how film schools should show badly-made movies to students and let them analyze all the faults.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on October 27, 2017, 04:36:03 PM
			

			

				King Krule is a jam band from Vermont?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 01, 2017, 08:28:45 AM
			

			

				What show?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: arnoldbabar on November 08, 2017, 09:47:37 AM
			

			

				Worst part:
Quote
Tom: No-Dude-vember is chance for new voices, some new blood...
.
.
.
First caller: TOM ITS CAT FROM RALIEGH
Best part:
BeBe from Las Vegas!!!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on November 22, 2017, 11:51:30 AM
			

			

				DON'T YOU LOVE HER MADLY
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on November 25, 2017, 05:35:10 PM
			

			

				SO ALONE

YEAUGH
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: puffskull on November 26, 2017, 05:33:39 PM
			

			

				absolute classic bit... all-timer!

LETS CHANGE THE MOOD FROM GLAD TO SADNESS


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on November 26, 2017, 07:25:57 PM
			

			

				Worst moment - Little bub lady
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on December 06, 2017, 11:16:25 AM
			

			

				Is the Love Doctors show going to be posted as a podcast? Also, I thought there was a HHOP last week, but I don't see that posted either?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: conchita-haley on December 06, 2017, 01:16:08 PM
			

			

				Dudio said this on twitter about the show being uploaded, "Not sure at the moment. It was originally intended to be for the live feed, but I’m sure it will pop up somewhere."

The HHOP was posted as bonus content on the Patreon.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bigginsjp on December 07, 2017, 09:25:40 AM
			

			

				Thanks for sharing this conchita. I was anxiously online yesterday, combing the Best Show site and my smartphone/iTunes for the uploaded episode and was crestfallen to not find it (ha). 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 07, 2017, 01:47:31 PM
			

			

				Any word on this? It would be disappointing if it just vanishes into the ether. I'd have listened live if I'd known.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on December 07, 2017, 04:11:14 PM
			

			

				Yes, thanks for the info, Conchita-Haley. I should have paid more attention to the Love Doctors on Tuesday night. I was sort of half listening while doing other things, thinking that I could listen to what I missed on the archive.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: joe on December 08, 2017, 02:21:59 PM
			

			

				Dudio said on Facebook that it will will be loaded to the Patreon sometime soon.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 08, 2017, 11:53:17 PM
			

			

				It was, today. I withdraw my wishy-washy complaint.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on December 09, 2017, 10:01:16 PM
			

			

				Man that was great. Kristen and Mike especially owned this one


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 10, 2017, 10:54:21 PM
			

			

				I always like the Best Show Annex shows - Gravity's Rainbow, the one with Pat and Ramsey and friend. The Love Doctors was fun.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on December 18, 2017, 01:16:13 PM
			

			

				Ya...I'm a bit behind.

Love Doctors - Mike really nailed the middle-aged love-game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_asNhzXq72w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_asNhzXq72w)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on December 20, 2017, 01:58:06 PM
			

			

				up on the footstool click click click

ap mike is lookin' in yer window
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Gustavo on January 03, 2018, 12:12:28 AM
			

			

				Great show, so glad the sound collage is back! I was trying so hard to pin down where the Elmo stand up bit comes from, I know it's probably something really obvious. Anyone know the source?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on January 03, 2018, 10:53:42 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: leeharveyosmond on December 20, 2017, 01:58:06 PM
up on the footstool click click click

ap mike is lookin' in yer window

PeeperTalk, the minishow I concocted in The Chat that Tom never committed to, is screaming for Mike Lisk and Gary the Squirrel to talk about their times peering through windows at night.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: arnoldbabar on January 03, 2018, 03:18:05 PM
			

			

				Sound collage!!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on January 03, 2018, 06:26:54 PM
			

			

				The 2001 parody was brilliant comedy. I am so happy to contribute to the show on Patreon - the show is just genius. 

The 2001 parody was brilliant comedy. I am so fortunate to be able to afford to contribute to the show on Patreon - the show is just genius. ***

***I fixed that for myself. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on January 03, 2018, 07:30:59 PM
			

			

				I loved "more pizza, slave" in the sound collage.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mnstrfrc on January 04, 2018, 10:24:54 PM
			

			

				Mike should get points for getting Tony from Bayonne to call in.

Love hearing the Frogs pop up in the sound collages, and the introduction of live acting to the mix is great.

Excited for Tom to smash 2018

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on January 15, 2018, 12:25:12 AM
			

			

				Ray Gillen mention in the Chilly B call!
His vocals on the Eternal Idol demos are great.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HfDfB7UvkUQ
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: arnoldbabar on January 17, 2018, 05:11:34 PM
			

			

				Best: Jake Fogelnest

Worst: Cat from Raleigh's laugh -- yikes!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on January 18, 2018, 02:56:38 PM
			

			

				tom saying that mike and dudio makes one think of monster truck rallys was my favorite moment of the night. also when he sang that quad city dj's song and got the lyrics wrong, that was awesome.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on January 23, 2018, 08:01:30 PM
			

			

				There's two kinds of people of people in the world, those who divide the world into two kinds of people and those who don't.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on January 23, 2018, 11:31:41 PM
			

			

				I'm cheating because the show isn't even over yet,, but "OH SHUT UP!" is maybe the funniest thing I've heard on a Best Show episode in years!  I love that the Melonville knob is being cranked up and the show is getting weird.  I'm very excited for this year's Best Show universe
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on January 24, 2018, 01:37:04 PM
			

			

				THE ONIONS BALANCE OUT THE LETTUCE, YOU IDIOT
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: greasers_palace on January 25, 2018, 12:18:21 AM
			

			

				Does anyone know what the bed music was behind "OH SHUT UP!" ?????
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: agent_jimmy on January 25, 2018, 11:00:45 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: greasers_palace on January 25, 2018, 12:18:21 AM
Does anyone know what the bed music was behind "OH SHUT UP!" ?????

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSrw8rE-dU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSrw8rE-dU)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on January 28, 2018, 02:19:42 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: agent_jimmy on January 25, 2018, 11:00:45 AM
Quote from: greasers_palace on January 25, 2018, 12:18:21 AM
Does anyone know what the bed music was behind "OH SHUT UP!" ??? ??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSrw8rE-dU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSrw8rE-dU)

Yes. I like this. I like this very much. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mnstrfrc on January 28, 2018, 09:54:03 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: agent_jimmy on January 25, 2018, 11:00:45 AM
Quote from: greasers_palace on January 25, 2018, 12:18:21 AM
Does anyone know what the bed music was behind "OH SHUT UP!" ?????

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSrw8rE-dU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSrw8rE-dU)

yeah. thanks. this is great music. 'oh shut up' is a great radio show. seriously thought something was wrong with my phone when the interference started. phenomenal entertainment
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on January 29, 2018, 08:07:28 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: mnstrfrc on January 28, 2018, 09:54:03 PM
Quote from: agent_jimmy on January 25, 2018, 11:00:45 AM
Quote from: greasers_palace on January 25, 2018, 12:18:21 AM
Does anyone know what the bed music was behind "OH SHUT UP!" ??? ??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSrw8rE-dU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSrw8rE-dU)

yeah. thanks. this is great music. 'oh shut up' is a great radio show. seriously thought something was wrong with my phone when the interference started. phenomenal entertainment

My goodness! The Monks are a whole thing! Why, I can't wait to watch this!

http://www.playloud.org/archiveandstore/en/special-product/214-monks-the-transatlantic-feedback-stream-72-hours.html (http://www.playloud.org/archiveandstore/en/special-product/214-monks-the-transatlantic-feedback-stream-72-hours.html)

Edit: I can't believe I missed this. Thank you, The Best Show!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on January 31, 2018, 10:27:34 AM
			

			

				Happy to hear the return of AW SHUT UP... the calls were even better and more combative. Overall, I think Tom did no less than 6 different voices last night, 3 of which were extended portions.

I was in the minority that never heard of HQ before. Scott was a great guest, and I hope he visits again. I’ll be checking out the app... lication-based game show soon.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on January 31, 2018, 10:44:44 AM
			

			

				Welcome back, Mack.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mackro on January 31, 2018, 12:53:10 PM
			

			

				(Thank you, Fonpr! I’ve been checking here. Mostly lurking. Been listening the whole time)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flat1ander on January 31, 2018, 01:27:30 PM
			

			

				How about that Gary and Scott chemistry though?!? I was practically falling over at my desk listening to that just now!

Gary as a guest host on HQ would be incredible!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on January 31, 2018, 08:22:46 PM
			

			

				the top 3 moments 4 me:

1. Street Fighter Fan Fiction Network
2. Gary the Squirrel envisioning Scott Rogowsky's career downfall, from hosting the AVN awards to working at a supermarket to finally holding people hostage to try and get back on HQ
3. not Patton Oswalt but "Pat and Oswald", which is both one of the stupidest (in the best way) and (sincerely) craziest things i've ever heard from a S&W bit (and there's been dozens of crazy stuff over the years but this is a really fresh one)

this is the one of the best months the show has ever had, i'm so pumped for 2018 as a whole
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: arnoldbabar on March 01, 2018, 10:56:56 AM
			

			

				WORST part was when Cat from Raleigh called and slammed the brakes on the show.  All the fun Tom and MGMT were having was immediately stopped as soon as she started moping about her personal life.  Plus, she told MGMT they "fell off her radar" then mush-mouthed around to sucking up to them.

When Tom said "no more calls" after Cat, I really hope he meant specifically from her.  I blame Mike - why they hell does he let her through, just to suck the life out of the show???
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on March 01, 2018, 03:55:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: arnoldbabar on March 01, 2018, 10:56:56 AM
WORST part was when Cat from Raleigh called and slammed the brakes on the show.  All the fun Tom and MGMT were having was immediately stopped as soon as she started moping about her personal life.  Plus, she told MGMT they "fell off her radar" then mush-mouthed around to sucking up to them.

When Tom said "no more calls" after Cat, I really hope he meant specifically from her.  I blame Mike - why they hell does he let her through, just to suck the life out of the show???

Dude, stop whining about Cat from Raleigh. It's petulant and mean-spirited.
			

			

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				Post by: leeharveyosmond on March 01, 2018, 04:35:56 PM
			

			

				i'm no fan of cat from raleigh myself (not to the point of making the same entitled and impulsive posts over and over again about how i feel of course) but i'd still take one of their calls over avalanche frickin' bob
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on March 01, 2018, 09:28:26 PM
			

			

				What was the radio show the caller asked about the song called? 
			

			

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				Post by: kouzie on March 03, 2018, 05:58:35 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: leeharveyosmond on March 01, 2018, 04:35:56 PM
i'm no fan of cat from raleigh myself (not to the point of making the same entitled and impulsive posts over and over again about how i feel of course) but i'd still take one of their calls over avalanche frickin' bob

Agree about Cat and A. Bob. I'd actually like Tom to put a ban on all regular callers like he did back in the WFMU days. Except for the kid callers. I could listen to Liam every show. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on March 06, 2018, 10:18:56 PM
			

			

				Wow. The Jam got a mention tonight. That caused this to fall out of my ear.

The Eton Rifles - The Jam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG0L86DRuC8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG0L86DRuC8)

Do not pass me just to slow down! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek6Y3pW2C5A)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on March 07, 2018, 12:05:45 AM
			

			

				WORST part was when Avalanche Bob called and slammed the brakes on the show.  All the fun from the Michelle the Oreo Head call was sucked right out with his tedious, alternate universe schtick.  Plus, he ONCE AGAIN kissed Tom's ass in the same cloying way that he's been doing for god knows how long now.

I blame Mike - why they hell does he let him through, just to suck the life out of the show???
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: arnoldbabar on March 07, 2018, 11:52:45 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: leeharveyosmond on March 07, 2018, 12:05:45 AM
WORST part was when Avalanche Bob called and slammed the brakes on the show.  All the fun from the Michelle the Oreo Head call was sucked right out with his tedious, alternate universe schtick.  Plus, he ONCE AGAIN kissed Tom's ass in the same cloying way that he's been doing for god knows how long now.

I blame Mike - why they hell does he let him through, just to suck the life out of the show???
:) Agreed.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: around the bend on March 07, 2018, 03:09:42 PM
			

			

				I like that Tom has love for the weirdos but Avalanche Bob is kind of wearing thin. Spike was always great because there was at least a back and forth aspect. A Bob is kind of like a one way street.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on March 07, 2018, 06:44:19 PM
			

			

				That would have been a picture perfect Bad Company, when Avalanche Bob was going on about his alternate dimension self.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on March 07, 2018, 09:16:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Joe Rogaine on March 01, 2018, 09:28:26 PM
What was the radio show the caller asked about the song called?

Anybody got a time stamp at least?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on March 20, 2018, 02:54:41 AM
			

			

				March 13, 2018: The growth of E-cigs For Legs.....people are beginning to horn in on The Bit.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: norfolk on April 04, 2018, 06:44:31 PM
			

			

				Very happy to hear from Laurie from Miami again! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flat1ander on April 05, 2018, 07:00:56 AM
			

			

				Dumb Dave in the Afternoon was incredible!

‘Skid mark whose on the blower?’
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: sherlockules on April 12, 2018, 06:42:56 PM
			

			

				Best: porno home companion. Hands down. Of course, I am from Minnesota so there may be some bias. I did security at an actual prairie home companion show one time at the University of MN Morris campus when Garrison rolled into town and got to meet him. He was a bit pushy and dickish for my taste.

Worst: Laurie from Miami. I think that is an acquired taste I just don’t have. She just derailed the show whenever she was on. I’m all for old timers (hooray for officer Tom!), but I dunno about this one. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on April 13, 2018, 09:30:16 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: sherlockules on April 12, 2018, 06:42:56 PM
Worst: Laurie from Miami. I think that is an acquired taste I just don’t have. She just derailed the show whenever she was on. I’m all for old timers (hooray for officer Tom!), but I dunno about this one.

Hard disagree. I miss callers like Laurie. Many/most callers to the show these days are too nervous or green to really bring it. At least Laurie is an identifiable character who is comfortable doing her thing.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: kouzie on April 13, 2018, 10:29:40 PM
			

			

				I was really happy to hear Laurie from Miami. Like Petey calling in a several months ago, the surprise element was fantastic. 

Now if only Spike would call in again...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on April 13, 2018, 11:07:58 PM
			

			

				LAURIE FROM MIAMI!!! You rise when a QUEEN arrives. Plus Officer Tom. The old hall of heroes is coming back. I’m into it. 

Also A Porno Home Companion seriously may be one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard on this show. It makes me literally wheeze. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on April 20, 2018, 08:37:44 AM
			

			

				This was a pretty magical show. I especially liked the whole of the alternative-universe radio shows. Loved it all. Tom, team, thank you!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on April 20, 2018, 05:36:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flood on April 20, 2018, 08:37:44 AM
This was a pretty magical show. I especially liked the whole of the alternative-universe radio shows. Loved it all. Tom, team, thank you!
 
Yes! 23 Skidooo!
 
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				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on April 20, 2018, 08:47:52 PM
			

			

				culture culb are you effin kidding me those guys effing ruled
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on May 02, 2018, 01:23:31 PM
			

			

				Dennis's story about the screen coming down in front of W.A.S.P. when they were opening for the Boredoms seriously cracked me up. Someone writing in Chunklet was at that same show and also told the story really well.

I wish I could have been there, because the idea of these hair-metal doofuses opening for the Boredoms and then flouncing is so g.d. funny.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mnstrfrc on May 03, 2018, 05:33:32 PM
			

			

				"Don't say it, Dennis! Don't say he had E-cigarrettes for legs!" Cracked me the hell up. Did Tom wager he could say Dennis 50 times in a show? I'd say he did it!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: John Junk on May 04, 2018, 06:25:00 PM
			

			

				I haven't listened to the show in awhile. SHUT UP had me DYING at the Home Depot!






99 cent.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on May 05, 2018, 10:35:36 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: John Junk on May 04, 2018, 06:25:00 PM
I haven't listened to the show in awhile. SHUT UP had me DYING at the Home Depot!






99 cent.

I tried to find the Home Depot/99 cents video but I don't think KicktheBobo's Youtube account exists anymore.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on May 07, 2018, 09:14:11 AM
			

			

				The parallel universe radio shows are so so good. I love them! The weirdness, the interaction with good callers, the formula (interference noise fade-ins and fade-outs, complete with the King Crimson "bit"... It's like after years of John Wurster having been able to try on a full variety of different personas, Tom is finally able to flesh out his... personas. In a way it reminds me of old time favorites like The Party Zone or Coffin Talk. It really makes me want to relisten to the same episode again on the next day.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on May 07, 2018, 12:10:30 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: placeholder on May 02, 2018, 01:23:31 PM
Dennis's story about the screen coming down in front of W.A.S.P. when they were opening for the Boredoms seriously cracked me up. Someone writing in Chunklet was at that same show and also told the story really well.

That's super weird because I saw W.A.S.P. as Slim's in S.F. after Motorhead kicked them off tour, and the screen kept coming down in front of them as well. Blackie stormed off the stage and the show ended. I guess he was a super dick and the staff was fucking with him...


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: ben on May 09, 2018, 10:32:06 AM
			

			

				Did Avalanche Bob say Saudi Arabia or Salty Arabia?

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on May 09, 2018, 12:11:38 PM
			

			

				"Tonight's topic: what kind of whip should I get for a whip fight?"

I shriek-laughed at this! Whip Talk is the best!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on May 09, 2018, 12:14:00 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Mike Desert on May 07, 2018, 12:10:30 PM
Quote from: placeholder on May 02, 2018, 01:23:31 PM
Dennis's story about the screen coming down in front of W.A.S.P. when they were opening for the Boredoms seriously cracked me up. Someone writing in Chunklet was at that same show and also told the story really well.

That's super weird because I saw W.A.S.P. as Slim's in S.F. after Motorhead kicked them off tour, and the screen kept coming down in front of them as well. Blackie stormed off the stage and the show ended. I guess he was a super dick and the staff was fucking with him...

Oh my god, this is the best. I love that Blackie Lawless would 1. try to big-time anybody, and 2. do it to such a degree that club staff would wreck a W.A.S.P. show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on May 09, 2018, 12:33:38 PM
			

			

				avalanche bob is filthier than dice
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fidget on May 09, 2018, 09:34:26 PM
			

			

				I have a suggestion for a topic, but couldn't find the right ave. 

Topic:

Best American President Band

Which American Presidents would start a band?  Who would play what instrument (obviously Clinton would be on Sax, but maybe he has a secret obsession with the theremin)? What kind of band would they be?  Where would be their favorite venue? They could be living or dead (extra points for living). EDM HW Bush, Surf Rock Eisenhower, post Punk Jimmy Carter... I don't know, could be good.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flat1ander on May 10, 2018, 08:50:32 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: placeholder on May 09, 2018, 12:11:38 PM
"Tonight's topic: what kind of whip should I get for a whip fight?"

I shriek-laughed at this! Whip Talk is the best!

I've really liked almost all of the alternate universe radio shows but Whip Talk is on a whole different level. When he was explaining what a Black Jack was I was just dying. So good!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on May 11, 2018, 04:33:24 AM
			

			

				Avalanche Bob FINALLY getting Bad Companyed just made my year. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on May 17, 2018, 03:05:13 PM
			

			

				HEY MAN RICKA DICKA LEDLE-YEy PUSSY PUSSY PUSSY PUSSY PUSSY
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on May 19, 2018, 01:27:48 PM
			

			

				Mike, pull my car around right now.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on May 23, 2018, 10:45:11 AM
			

			

				Hard to decide among get that vial for me, Marillion CDs, beanie baby sock exchange (https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/April-Fool-s-Day-at-the-Sock-Exchange-4401532.php), and Wally - he held his own. 

Mike was ho-hum, not unexpected.

Your order ships within 28 days.
Personal Headshot (Limited 2017 Podcast Hall of Fame Gold Sharpie Edition)
From A.P.Mike - 28 days...seriously. To find the Sharpie, I suppose. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on May 23, 2018, 11:11:23 AM
			

			

				"they're all named after members of The Specials and Suicidal Tendencies" had me laughing harder than anything else lately and i'm not even totally sure why (it's like i needed to laugh like that). also when tom paid z-man at the end got me going pretty good. v. good ep (show's been on a roll lately)

edit: forgot to mention the roger the alien soundboard during dumb dave
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on May 23, 2018, 11:24:24 AM
			

			

				Weird moments: Tom's recent spate of bizarre beer-harassment of AP Mike and the demand last night that AP Mike eat cold Oreos so they could buy more Oreos. No sign of E-Cigs for Legs.


Chat room: I posted this link (http://69.27.184.62:8901/) (it's an online shortwave radio) so that people can hear the mindless, idiotic jamming of 3908 kHz (http://warfa.org/) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 8-9 pm, Pacific time. The jammer is well-known (http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article81740737.html) and so powerful he can be clearly heard in northern Utah (http://websdr1.utahsdr.org:8901/), 600 miles away. He has a good antenna and is possibly doing 400 to 1000 watts, and this is all a long-running beef with a member (http://www.qsl.net/wq6i/) of the group that meets on 3908 kHz. The jammer also talks on 3840 kHz (usually 6-8 pm) where he is jammed himself. Everything is in lower-sideband (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-sideband_modulation) mode, just hit the "LSB" button if you want to hear it clearly, otherwise it sounds like a defective voice modulator.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on May 23, 2018, 12:29:04 PM
			

			

				Tom asking Willy Wackoman if he listens to Death Grips seriously cracked me up.

Z-Man/Willy Wackoman: "Scooter, Janis, Sweetums, Beaker..."
Tom: "What are these things?"

Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on May 23, 2018, 11:24:24 AM
Chat room: I posted this link (http://69.27.184.62:8901/) (it's an online shortwave radio) so that people can hear the mindless, idiotic jamming of 3908 kHz (http://warfa.org/) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 8-9 pm, Pacific time. The jammer is well-known (http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article81740737.html) and so powerful he can be clearly heard in northern Utah (http://websdr1.utahsdr.org:8901/), 600 miles away. He has a good antenna and is possibly doing 400 to 1000 watts, and this is all a long-running beef with a member (http://www.qsl.net/wq6i/) of the group that meets on 3908 kHz. The jammer also talks on 3840 kHz (usually 6-8 pm) where he is jammed himself. Everything is in lower-sideband (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-sideband_modulation) mode, just hit the "LSB" button if you want to hear it clearly, otherwise it sounds like a defective voice modulator.

Whoa, thank you for this.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on May 23, 2018, 01:08:20 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: placeholder on May 23, 2018, 12:29:04 PM
Tom asking Willy Wackoman if he listens to Death Grips seriously cracked me up.

Z-Man/Willy Wackoman: "Scooter, Janis, Sweetums, Beaker..."
Tom: "What are these things?"

Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on May 23, 2018, 11:24:24 AM
Chat room: I posted this link (http://69.27.184.62:8901/) (it's an online shortwave radio) so that people can hear the mindless, idiotic jamming of 3908 kHz (http://warfa.org/) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 8-9 pm, Pacific time. The jammer is well-known (http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article81740737.html) and so powerful he can be clearly heard in northern Utah (http://websdr1.utahsdr.org:8901/), 600 miles away. He has a good antenna and is possibly doing 400 to 1000 watts, and this is all a long-running beef with a member (http://www.qsl.net/wq6i/) of the group that meets on 3908 kHz. The jammer also talks on 3840 kHz (usually 6-8 pm) where he is jammed himself. Everything is in lower-sideband (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-sideband_modulation) mode, just hit the "LSB" button if you want to hear it clearly, otherwise it sounds like a defective voice modulator.

Whoa, thank you for this.

The chat room was really moving, so it seemed like the momentum would be killed if I went into detail about William "Billy" Crowell (W6WBJ) and his ham radio hijinks on the 75 meter band, including his ham radio war with Art Bell. That was really for Dammit, fish, and fonpr.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on May 24, 2018, 03:08:46 AM
			

			

				I will give it the ol' Hamsterdam try!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on May 24, 2018, 06:03:16 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Dammit on May 24, 2018, 03:08:46 AM
I will give it the ol' Hamsterdam try!

They have a "waterfall" display with a frequency pointer/bandwidth marker at the bottom; the transmissions inch up the screen. You can either hand-tune it, or type in the frequency. It will be in AM mode when you open the website; you'll have to switch to LSB because that's the side-band they all decided to use on 75 meters. I expand the bandwidth to 3.0 because it sounds tinny at 2.40. Take into account that they are on Pacific time.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on May 24, 2018, 10:52:17 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on May 24, 2018, 06:03:16 PM
Quote from: Dammit on May 24, 2018, 03:08:46 AM
I will give it the ol' Hamsterdam try!

They have a "waterfall" display with a frequency pointer/bandwidth marker at the bottom; the transmissions inch up the screen. You can either hand-tune it, or type in the frequency. It will be in AM mode when you open the website; you'll have to switch to LSB because that's the side-band they all decided to use on 75 meters. I expand the bandwidth to 3.0 because it sounds tinny at 2.40. Take into account that they are on Pacific time.


A bit before 8PM PST...Yes, I do hear a show! Thanks for the clear instructions! Cheers from Barcelona! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wi1d0FNgdQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wi1d0FNgdQ)


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on May 28, 2018, 12:53:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Dammit on May 24, 2018, 10:52:17 PM
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on May 24, 2018, 06:03:16 PM
Quote from: Dammit on May 24, 2018, 03:08:46 AM
I will give it the ol' Hamsterdam try!

They have a "waterfall" display with a frequency pointer/bandwidth marker at the bottom; the transmissions inch up the screen. You can either hand-tune it, or type in the frequency. It will be in AM mode when you open the website; you'll have to switch to LSB because that's the side-band they all decided to use on 75 meters. I expand the bandwidth to 3.0 because it sounds tinny at 2.40. Take into account that they are on Pacific time.


A bit before 8PM PST...Yes, I do hear a show! Thanks for the clear instructions! Cheers from Barcelona! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wi1d0FNgdQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wi1d0FNgdQ)

I didn't realize you are in Europe; the Utah stream ( http://websdr1.utahsdr.org:8901/ (http://websdr1.utahsdr.org:8901/) ) is better if you want to hear Billy Crowell and the people he is jamming at the same time, it's in the same time zone and it's 965.6 Km away from where W6WBJ is transmitting from. Thanks to the fact that WARFA has people willing to re-transmit their net in the Midwest and East Coast, the jamming reaches from coast to coast.

The link to the FCC's "consumer complaints" website (https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=38844), for anybody else who wants to send in complaints on Tim Volz (KK7HO) and John Prukop (WA7BZI) and Philip Randazzo, Sr. (KB7AAA) and numerous others jamming 3840 kHz or the WARFA net. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on May 28, 2018, 10:25:57 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on May 28, 2018, 12:53:46 PM
Quote from: Dammit on May 24, 2018, 10:52:17 PM
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on May 24, 2018, 06:03:16 PM
Quote from: Dammit on May 24, 2018, 03:08:46 AM
I will give it the ol' Hamsterdam try!

They have a "waterfall" display with a frequency pointer/bandwidth marker at the bottom; the transmissions inch up the screen. You can either hand-tune it, or type in the frequency. It will be in AM mode when you open the website; you'll have to switch to LSB because that's the side-band they all decided to use on 75 meters. I expand the bandwidth to 3.0 because it sounds tinny at 2.40. Take into account that they are on Pacific time.


A bit before 8PM PST...Yes, I do hear a show! Thanks for the clear instructions! Cheers from Barcelona! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wi1d0FNgdQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wi1d0FNgdQ)

I didn't realize you are in Europe; the Utah stream ( http://websdr1.utahsdr.org:8901/ (http://websdr1.utahsdr.org:8901/) ) is better if you want to hear Billy Crowell and the people he is jamming at the same time, it's in the same time zone and it's 965.6 Km away from where W6WBJ is transmitting from. Thanks to the fact that WARFA has people willing to re-transmit their net in the Midwest and East Coast, the jamming reaches from coast to coast.

The link to the FCC's "consumer complaints" website (https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=38844), for anybody else who wants to send in complaints on Tim Volz (KK7HO) and John Prukop (WA7BZI) and Philip Randazzo, Sr. (KB7AAA) and numerous others jamming 3840 kHz or the WARFA net.

Thanks! I am mostly PST these days....


until I can teleport out.

Marooned for now.
 








			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on May 30, 2018, 10:57:16 AM
			

			

				Human Misery Index, Georts...and the APMIKE Show in the newverse were all stand-outs for me. BTW, that beer* is just cruel; a crime in a can.

No wonder the call screening has taken a hit - Mike is being slowly poisoned / detoxed. 
 
I'd wager that Mike preferred Stan Lee's Crazy Magazine over Mad Magazine as a kid (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2OgpsMgKSls/SXs5S_BHC5I/AAAAAAAAAio/s3bM4o1g9vs/s1600-h/atlasparody.jpg). Heh - I saw that parody long ago, and never forgot it. 

*Ratings for Kirkland Light: 1.18 (low) out of 5.0 (high)
 rDev  (https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/beeradvocate-ratings-explained.184726/)-53.4%
look: 2.25 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 1
it was water, not beer, it is a shame they even put the word beer on the can.
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rDev (rating deviation)
The individual rater's current deviation from the rating average (score), represented as either a positive or negative percentage. As the score changes, so does the rDev.

Parody Magazines
Mad - Lowbrow / Highbrow humor
Cracked - It wasn't funny then.
Crazy - Lowbrow / H&H humor
Omni - Penthouse without the pictures. 




			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: arnoldbabar on June 06, 2018, 11:53:26 AM
			

			

				Avalanche Bob Cat Laurie must be stopped.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on June 06, 2018, 01:56:27 PM
			

			

				you love cat, be honest. they're all you ever post about (pervert)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: placeholder on June 06, 2018, 03:29:01 PM
			

			

				I was very much into Tom hanging up on Avalanche Bob. He's insufferable.

Also, Cat is great.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on June 06, 2018, 11:44:01 PM
			

			

				When Avalanche Bob has to acknowledge anyone but himself he sounds like he's in pain.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on June 07, 2018, 12:06:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: arnoldbabar on June 06, 2018, 11:53:26 AM
Avalanche Bob Cat Laurie must be stopped.

I cringe every time Cat comes on the air. But when she just contributes something to the topic, she is fine. It's the constant updates on her personal life that is the problem. That brings absolutely nothing to the show for listeners. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Shaft Jolson on June 10, 2018, 07:02:00 PM
			

			

				Oh, I'm not alone...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on June 11, 2018, 10:11:14 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Carver on June 06, 2018, 11:44:01 PM
When Avalanche Bob has to acknowledge anyone but himself he sounds like he's in pain.

This alternate dimension thing - do you think there's some puppet master who actually listens to the show coaching Avalanche Bob on what to say?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on June 15, 2018, 01:38:33 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on June 11, 2018, 10:11:14 PM
Quote from: Carver on June 06, 2018, 11:44:01 PM
When Avalanche Bob has to acknowledge anyone but himself he sounds like he's in pain.

This alternate dimension thing - do you think there's some puppet master who actually listens to the show coaching Avalanche Bob on what to say?

I think Avalanche Bob saw too many episodes of The Outer Limits and the original Star Trek.....the fact that the "alternate" versions of himself have different names may mean he was really into the original Mission: Impossible as well, because the agents were always changing their names and appearances. So yes, I think he has terminal TV on the Brain; there is no cure.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on June 20, 2018, 07:56:12 PM
			

			

				THAT IS NOT A SAFE PLACE, CAMERAMAN; THAT IS NOT A SAFE PLACE
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on June 21, 2018, 01:59:38 PM
			

			

				That Best Show...that is my kind of show! 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flat1ander on June 21, 2018, 03:57:32 PM
			

			

				With the alluding to the Chris Hardwick news I was hoping someone could let me know which show Tom hangs up on Chris for cursing almost immediately. Wasn't it one of the 6 hour shows?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on June 21, 2018, 06:54:18 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flat1ander on June 21, 2018, 03:57:32 PM
With the alluding to the Chris Hardwick news I was hoping someone could let me know which show Tom hangs up on Chris for cursing almost immediately. Wasn't it one of the 6 hour shows?

Air date: 06/02/2009

Quote
I actually just stumbled upon the episode where Hardwick called in. Tom had not really been saying much about Hardwick before this call. It's sort of during the genesis of his going off on podtrash. The call isn't all that painful.

PFT and John Hodgman are in studio, and Hardwick calls into the show which is full of celebrities. He starts talking about his new show Web Soup and kind of going back and forth with the guests. Tom really stays out of the conversation for the most part. Then Hardwick curses, which Tom just tees off on. He starts calling it "Podcast 101" and he hangs up on him. Hardwick tries to call back to the show but Tom tells AP Mike not to let him through and dictates to AP Mike to repeat the following to Chris Hardwick on the phone:

"We are on the radio. We speak like adults on the radio. This is not a toilet mouth podcast."

That was from FOT border Roman in this thread (http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=9651.0) from 2016.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Mike Desert on June 25, 2018, 06:57:59 PM
			

			

				Who was that podcaster Tom was referring to about 20 minutes in on last weeks show?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 26, 2018, 08:32:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Mike Desert on June 25, 2018, 06:57:59 PM
Who was that podcaster Tom was referring to about 20 minutes in on last weeks show?

During the sound collage, I believe it's Stevie Blue, I heard "pokeman had to pay restitution to the vice-president of Hasbro."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on June 26, 2018, 10:15:41 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on June 26, 2018, 08:32:01 PM
Quote from: Mike Desert on June 25, 2018, 06:57:59 PM
Who was that podcaster Tom was referring to about 20 minutes in on last weeks show?

During the sound collage, I believe it's Stevie Blue, I heard "pokeman had to pay restitution to the vice-president of Hasbro."

How about this:

http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=1606.msg104750#msg104750 (http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=1606.msg104750#msg104750)

And this:

http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=5431.msg115819#msg115819 (http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=5431.msg115819#msg115819)

Or even this:

http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=124.msg214539#msg214539 (http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=124.msg214539#msg214539)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 27, 2018, 07:42:13 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: buffcoat on June 26, 2018, 10:15:41 PM
Quote from: fonpr on June 26, 2018, 08:32:01 PM
Quote from: Mike Desert on June 25, 2018, 06:57:59 PM
Who was that podcaster Tom was referring to about 20 minutes in on last weeks show?

During the sound collage, I believe it's Stevie Blue, I heard "pokeman had to pay restitution to the vice-president of Hasbro."

How about this:

http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=1606.msg104750#msg104750 (http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=1606.msg104750#msg104750)

And this:

http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=5431.msg115819#msg115819 (http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=5431.msg115819#msg115819)

Or even this:

http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=124.msg214539#msg214539 (http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=124.msg214539#msg214539)

Thanks for the links, Buffer.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on July 19, 2018, 01:47:35 AM
			

			

				The center square on the Best Show Bingo Card is Kirkland wine. Merlot, Pino, or Chardonnay...I dare any of you.

This will hurt tomorrow.... 

That reminds me of a story that I’d read about Paul Lynde. Mr. Lynde, a famous drunk and anti-Semite, drove home intoxicated one night from a local bar, back to his home in Malibu, and parked over his mailbox and front lawn. 

The police had followed him home. 
 
The cop approached his car, and rapped on his window. 
 
Mr. Lynde rolled the window down (eventually), and said, “Two cheese burgers, a large fry, and a coke.”
 
Funny but too bad he was hate-filled. 
 
That ruins things for me. 

Too bad. I think that I got 1 out the 50 jokes he told here.  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSkRsciX-gI)
 

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on July 20, 2018, 11:56:45 AM
			

			

				Paul Lynde had a whole bunch of things going on, as I dimly recall.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on July 25, 2018, 05:27:23 PM
			

			

				ANTHONY KIEDIS AND THE E STREET BAND
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on July 27, 2018, 06:15:00 PM
			

			

				MUSICAL GUEST - THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST! (http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=4742.msg228478#msg228478) FEATURING - THEIR LAWYERS!

FZ on SNL 1990: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6IX9iVgkPQ (https://youtu.be/t6IX9iVgkPQ?t=99)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: El Drano on August 01, 2018, 06:27:21 PM
			

			

				Maybe it was just my mood but it seemed like there were a whole lot of dull dudes calling last nights show.  Some exceptions but mostly snooze city.   The Michael Kupperman interview was very entertaining. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on August 01, 2018, 08:35:40 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: El Drano on August 01, 2018, 06:27:21 PM
Maybe it was just my mood but it seemed like there were a whole lot of dull dudes calling last nights show.  Some exceptions but mostly snooze city.   The Michael Kupperman interview was very entertaining.

The FOT chatroom was nearly dead that night.

I blame the heat.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on August 11, 2018, 03:42:09 PM
			

			

				Best: Doot doot loo doot doot! I liked how short the show was, but I sure hope Tom's okay.

Worst: The supposed e-cigs guy, the guy who wanted Tom to tell him it was okay to quit medical school.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 14, 2018, 02:41:12 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on August 01, 2018, 08:35:40 PM
Quote from: El Drano on August 01, 2018, 06:27:21 PM

The FOT chatroom was nearly dead that night.

I blame the heat.

I will try to attend, tonight. I'll bring my stool to sit on.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on August 22, 2018, 12:57:02 AM
			

			

				From the FOT chat after the show ended:

(20:16:47) Krokodil_Gena: A ripoff of Death Bed, the Bed that Eats.
(20:17:36) fish: I've never bothered to watch that
(20:17:56) Krokodil_Gena: Parodied by Patton Oswalt with Rape Stove, the Stove that Rapes.
(20:18:30) Krokodil_Gena: Fish, the guy that made the film in the 1970s forgot that he'd done it.
(20:18:45) fish: I know he had a bit about that, but I don't remember that particular line
(20:19:35) fish: Wait, the director said he doesn't remember making it?
(20:19:42) Krokodil_Gena: It was from Patton Oswalt's Bush II-era album Feelin' Kinda Patton.
(20:19:53) Krokodil_Gena: 2006?
(20:20:39) fish: Yeah, I've definitely heard that
(20:20:55) Krokodil_Gena: It's on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=​01l1WIC9mBo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=​01l1WIC9mBo)
(20:21:03) fish: Probably more people heard that special than saw that movie
(20:22:05) Krokodil_Gena: It's one of those low-budget flicks that took a few years to make, the guy couldn't find a buyer, it was always obscure.
(20:23:37) fish: right and the bit was like if THAT movie can get made, then anything is possible.
(20:24:28) Krokodil_Gena: Manos had that problem partially - no TV station (but the most desperate UHF one) wanted to buy the movie in the 1970s. It's a minor miracle the Mystery Science guys got to see it and make an episode of it.
(20:25:25) fish: That movie is really something
(20:25:55) fish: can't say I'd ever watch it straight though
(20:26:15) Krokodil_Gena: And Manos: the "Hands" of Fate had a shadowy run in the late 1960s, probably burned through the Southern drive-in circuit.
(20:26:52) FOT-Bot: B_Buster logs into the Chat.
(20:27:53) Krokodil_Gena: fish: can't say I'd ever watch it straight though I have, thanks to the "restoration" that used the original 16mm Ektachrome workprint.
(20:29:11) Krokodil_Gena: It will never be a great movie, but it is a document of budget film-making in the El Paso area in the mid-1960s.
(20:29:53) fish: I'm sure I couldn't make a better movie
(20:35:11) Krokodil_Gena: None of them were film school graduates as far as I know.
(20:37:55) Krokodil_Gena: Pretty much Eraserhead is what those movies are like with actual talent involved - it took David Lynch a number of years to shoot that entire film.
(20:44:35) fish: Eraserhead only really works as an art film
(20:47:40) fish: That seems like a dumb thing to say
(20:47:53) fish: Ever seen Tetsuo The Iron Man?
(20:55:19) Krokodil_Gena: Yes, and it's sequel that was run at the local arthouse with the speakers turned to 11.
(20:59:27) Krokodil_Gena: Hello?-hello?-hello? (fades out) Sorry, I was out walking the garbage to the curb.
(21:00:19) Krokodil_Gena: Only saw the original Tetsuo on video.
(21:02:30) fish: I remember the sequel not being as fun
(21:04:12) Krokodil_Gena: I agree, it's sonically abusive, drably "weird."
(21:04:31) Krokodil_Gena: In other words, trying too hard.

***

(21:06:15) fish: I used to really love Peter Jackson's early films, and it still surprises me that he went on to do real movies
(21:07:15) Krokodil_Gena: Meet the Feebles grossed me out, especially the death of the fly.
(21:08:19) fish: oh yeah, speaking of filthy puppets
(21:09:54) fish: I was thinking more Bad Taste & especially Dead Alive/Braindead
(21:10:20) Krokodil_Gena: Meanwhile I think that Lars von Trier really never topped Europa (aka Zentropa) for making pure cinema. Was never a fan of his Dogma 95 films.
(21:11:21) fish: (I think I maxed out movie chat)
(21:11:41) fish: I don't know for certain that I've seen a movie this year.
(21:12:00) Krokodil_Gena: Dead Alive was more like an Evil Dead movie - deliberately over-the-top, gross, but not truly repellent.
(21:13:00) fish: It was probably more gross than Evil Dead (and funnier than Evil Dead 2)
(21:13:30) fish: There's a few different versions. The cut up "Rated R" version is a travesty.
(21:16:27) Krokodil_Gena: Yeah, I would say that. I think that's what's killing moviegoing - we're lacking real midnight movies made in the last twenty years. I mean there are candidates out there, like Hard to be a God, but stuff isn't grabbing people like the first real midnight movie El Topo (1970).
(21:17:26) fish: OH, I was wrong, I saw the Mike Diana documentary
(21:19:54) fish: I've met him a few times. He's a nice quiet guy.
(21:20:15) Krokodil_Gena: Interesting.
(21:21:40) fish: I have a friend who's buddies with him and Frank Henenlotter, who directed the doc and such classics as Frankenhooker and Basket Case
(21:22:16) Krokodil_Gena: I know of Frank Henenlotter, never met him.
(21:22:35) fish: nice group of fellas
(21:22:59) fish: he's like a cranky old movie nerd
(21:23:03) Krokodil_Gena: The unrated version of Frankenhooker is some gonzo stuff.
(21:23:40) Krokodil_Gena: If you make films like he does, you have to be a cranky movie nerd.
(21:24:14) fish: I've only seen it once and I don't know which version, but it was screened in a theater, which was neat
(21:24:35) fish: I don't remember stuff good no more
(21:26:06) fish: Like I know I have seen Basket Case, Brain Damage, and Bad Biology, but I can never remember which is which.
(21:26:18) fish: too many B names
(21:28:02) Krokodil_Gena: That was 1990 if you saw it fresh....I sat through films one and two of The Cremaster Cycle and it was obvious they were not made for the theater (which they weren't, they were part of director/artist Matthew Barney's museum pieces).
(21:37:51) fish: wellp, g'nite!
(21:37:56) FOT-Bot: fish rolls 1d6 and gets 6.
(21:38:01) fish: B)
(21:38:57) Krokodil_Gena: I live in a weird burg on the West Coast that has a "professional" Rocky Horror Picture Show crew, so the local art chain has to include these people and that film in their midnight screenings series every year. Which means a slot is burned up for zip. A lot of weirdo stuff could go in that space. The other 1000 lb. elephant sucking air out of the building is The Room, which is funny the first time you see it, and less funny every time after, and annoying because the drunk people* show up.


(In other words folks, interesting stuff happens in the chat if you are willing to show up.)

* The same sort of rowdies didn't help seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark in a midnight screening. Same theater.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on August 22, 2018, 10:27:58 AM
			

			

				Surprised Buster didn't comment after logging in.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on September 04, 2018, 09:09:06 PM
			

			

				Papa Johns are all bad guys?

I go along with the pizza guy and Papa Phillips, but all of them?

Papa John Creach was alright as far as I know.

Easy with that broad-brush, Thomas.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on September 04, 2018, 10:18:41 PM
			

			

				(https://s14-eu5.startpage.com/cgi-bin/serveimage?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.topps.com%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fcache%2F1%2Fimage%2F2000x%2F9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95%2FA%2FR%2FARTGPK-STIC-17GPK-WA005.jpg&sp=4934f9e787c601d3c94be06a198caef8)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on September 16, 2018, 08:15:54 AM
			

			

				The thing I loved most is that *this* time it really sunk on for me that Jim Harbaugh actually is clearly in love with the phrase "as much as your little belly can hold" at least as soon as he uttered it the first time, because he is right away about to repeat it but then stops himself right at the beginning of it and turns to the "types of milk" interlude. So with the actual repetition later, that's a little more than 2 utterances of that phrase. 

I swear it becomes more unnerving each time I hear it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on September 16, 2018, 07:33:51 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flood on September 16, 2018, 08:15:54 AM
The thing I loved most is that *this* time it really sunk on for me that Jim Harbaugh actually is clearly in love with the phrase "as much as your little belly can hold" at least as soon as he uttered it the first time, because he is right away about to repeat it but then stops himself right at the beginning of it and turns to the "types of milk" interlude. So with the actual repetition later, that's a little more than 2 utterances of that phrase. 

I swear it becomes more unnerving each time I hear it.
The nutritional advice is dubious as well.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: bdb318 on September 17, 2018, 06:56:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on September 16, 2018, 07:33:51 PM
Quote from: Flood on September 16, 2018, 08:15:54 AM
The thing I loved most is that *this* time it really sunk on for me that Jim Harbaugh actually is clearly in love with the phrase "as much as your little belly can hold" at least as soon as he uttered it the first time, because he is right away about to repeat it but then stops himself right at the beginning of it and turns to the "types of milk" interlude. So with the actual repetition later, that's a little more than 2 utterances of that phrase. 

I swear it becomes more unnerving each time I hear it.
The nutritional advice is dubious as well.

That's true. This is not a fiber-rich diet.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on September 20, 2018, 09:30:09 AM
			

			

				Absolute favorite: Tom describing his family crest (depicting Tom at a cash register, Tom wiping a counter down, and Tom doing the show).

It made me think about this incredibly foul-mouthed German punk band from way back when (Die Kassierer). Still going. My God!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on October 05, 2018, 02:20:32 PM
			

			

				Tom losing his marbles over "The Clucking Chicken - You Know It! You Love It!" was the greatest tho. I went back to it a hundred times.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on October 05, 2018, 03:09:26 PM
			

			

				I really loved the prerecorded episode. In general I'm a sucker for sound boards, so the chicken sounds throughout the episode were great. I also really loved how excited Tom was about the one guy's Mission Impossible doorbell. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 08, 2018, 05:30:59 PM
			

			

				Does anyone know if this is the episode Tom was talking about on the HHOP "Black Mirror" The Waldo Moment (TV Episode 2013) - IMDb? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Clsn on October 09, 2018, 01:29:02 PM
			

			

				I thought I heard him say he watched the first one and found it upsetting enough to tap out and not go further.  Since the first one is about blackmailing the English prime minister into having carnal knowledge of a pig on camera, that made sense to me...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 09, 2018, 09:09:22 PM
			

			

				Thanks, Cisn.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on October 10, 2018, 09:41:02 PM
			

			

				https://twitter.com/5XPAZ/status/1049316826893770752

https://twitter.com/5XPAZ/status/1050032230284873729
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 14, 2018, 05:54:55 PM
			

			

				While obviously disturbed by Tom's traitorous behavior, I must say the volume level balance between callers and host has greatly improved.

Mixed feeling: Tom can hear Mike better.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on October 17, 2018, 12:21:56 AM
			

			

				As I wrote in the chat comments: music is too low.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 21, 2018, 02:08:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on October 17, 2018, 12:21:56 AM
 music is too low.
Rhymes with...?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mnstrfrc on October 25, 2018, 12:20:24 PM
			

			

				I wish the 'Boys of the Best Show' talked to Matt from Manhattan Murder Mystery a bit more. I hope he calls back.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on October 30, 2018, 08:52:50 PM
			

			

				Research suggests that approximately 8 percent of the population suffers from chronic sleep paralysis. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on November 15, 2018, 12:14:49 PM
			

			

				Mike's expert handling of the calls last night really made for a dynamite show - last night when I listened to it anyway. Great work!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Clsn on November 15, 2018, 02:58:20 PM
			

			

				Dang, man, Blue Öyster Cult is still around, I saw them like three months ago!  Admittedly, I saw them at the Napa Town and County Fair, whose theme this year was "Peace, Love, and Livestock", but it was still a pretty rad show.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on November 16, 2018, 12:39:34 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Clsn on November 15, 2018, 02:58:20 PM
Dang, man, Blue Öyster Cult is still around, I saw them like three months ago!  Admittedly, I saw them at the Napa Town and County Fair, whose theme this year was "Peace, Love, and Livestock", but it was still a pretty rad show.

The BÖC is never going away.....they and their audiences will be heads in jars and still doing it 3000 years from now.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Clsn on November 19, 2018, 12:33:56 PM
			

			

				I mean, I'm ready for my head to be in a jar NOW, if I'm being honest.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on November 21, 2018, 01:48:09 PM
			

			

				If Tom wants to go truly Canadian, he needs to reference Corner Gas, get wistful about that one version of the Hockey Night in Canada theme, and say "Chimo" as a greeting ironically.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: MelissaZanner on December 05, 2018, 12:20:46 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on November 21, 2018, 01:48:09 PM
If Tom wants to go truly Canadian, he needs to reference Corner Gas, get wistful about that one version of the Hockey Night in Canada theme, and say "Chimo" as a greeting ironically.

It really was the best gas station on the Saskatchewan prairie. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on December 19, 2018, 05:55:28 AM
			

			

				The chat room was extremely quiet last night.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Clsn on December 20, 2018, 06:19:45 PM
			

			

				You should have heard the SHOW!!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mnstrfrc on January 08, 2019, 01:43:39 PM
			

			

				"The 'a' word" 

Loved the quick hangup on Bob. I used to be fairly pro-bob but after the 'let the president do his job!' tweet I'm not as sympathetic. His Twitter is tragic, but I can't unfollow. Tom needs dopes to clown on anyway.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on January 08, 2019, 09:45:19 PM
			

			

				he's clowned long enough on this one
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on January 09, 2019, 08:02:14 PM
			

			

				We need to make PeeperTalk a thing. Whip Talk was a great satire of the idea, but only one "hobby" deserves the airtime: peepin'.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on January 22, 2019, 06:45:27 PM
			

			

				I really like hearing P.C. Mike whaa whaaing in the opening collage.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on January 23, 2019, 10:03:45 AM
			

			

				The only thing the pre-taped show was missing:

Wang Chung.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoXu6QmxpJE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoXu6QmxpJE#)

Also

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-xpJRwIA-Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-xpJRwIA-Q)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on January 23, 2019, 02:13:02 PM
			

			

				I'm not done with the pretaped ep on disappointment, but the guy who called about the chip-buddy was a delight. His laughter during Tom's 2001 trivia riff was super infectious.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mnstrfrc on January 24, 2019, 07:11:52 PM
			

			

				Mike immediately cosigning the disappointment with coke story  ;D 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on February 02, 2019, 03:25:43 PM
			

			

				"The sandwich one was the light-hearted one."
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on February 05, 2019, 08:38:23 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bull Shannon on January 23, 2019, 02:13:02 PM
the guy who called about the chip-buddy was a delight. His laughter during Tom's 2001 trivia riff was super infectious.

Seconded. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on February 07, 2019, 02:59:24 PM
			

			

				I JUST Listened to the Chip-Buddy guy and man, that was a boost. It is crazy hearing like sincere mirth during a call. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on February 08, 2019, 01:21:05 PM
			

			

				It's a Chip Butty, by the way, a sandwich where the filling is french fries (and butter, because apparently the fries by themselves don't have enough grease?)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip_butty
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on February 08, 2019, 02:02:27 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: tonyh on February 08, 2019, 01:21:05 PM
It's a Chip Butty, by the way, a sandwich where the filling is french fries (and butter, because apparently the fries by themselves don't have enough grease?)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip_butty

That's like Wisconsin fried cheese, a heart attack in a fry basket.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on February 22, 2019, 12:52:57 AM
			

			

				A great thing about the latest Avalanche Bob call is that he mentioned Marvin Rainwater. 

Rainwater has a lot of nice old rockabilly cuts.  I first heard of him in the 90's when Memphis garage rockers 68 Comeback covered his song "Half Breed".

MARVIN RAINWATER Half-Breed (HQ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvWMa-0dwGU#)

'68 Comeback - Half Breed (Marvin Rainwater cover) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9FVKuyma2o#)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on February 22, 2019, 01:35:46 PM
			

			

				Thanks for the post. Digging Mr. Marvin.
 
I also like Unknown Hinson, though he might not be a taste that can be acquired for some, ever...kinda like Kirkland lite or satire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IL_pbFbYK0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IL_pbFbYK0)
 
Unknown Hinson - Voodoo Child
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdSgFABwtiw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdSgFABwtiw)
 
Unknown Hinson Put out or get out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur8S-Csnymw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur8S-Csnymw)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on February 22, 2019, 06:10:39 PM
			

			

				"...When did I have corn?!"
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on February 23, 2019, 05:12:56 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Dammit on February 22, 2019, 01:35:46 PM
Thanks for the post. Digging Mr. Marvin.
 
I also like Unknown Hinson, though he might not be a taste that can be acquired for some, ever...kinda like Kirkland lite or satire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IL_pbFbYK0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IL_pbFbYK0)
 
Unknown Hinson - Voodoo Child
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdSgFABwtiw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdSgFABwtiw)
 
Unknown Hinson Put out or get out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur8S-Csnymw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur8S-Csnymw)

Wild stuff- Hinson seems really in the Hasil Adkins outsider zone which is a good place to be.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show - The Best Ascotts!

				Post by: Dammit on February 28, 2019, 11:46:20 AM
			

			

				And the Winner for the Best Ascott in a Police Drama Goes to... Jack Lord as Steve McGarrett - Hawaii Five-O! - 1969!!
https://www.youtube.com/embed/tKfGmx4qgC4 (https://www.youtube.com/embed/tKfGmx4qgC4)

And the Winner for the Best Ascott in a Police Drama Goes to... Jack Lord as Steve McGarrett - Hawaii Five-O! - 1972!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zts8oGtwuz0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zts8oGtwuz0)

Runner Up - 1968
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_bGIpkspDo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_bGIpkspDo)

Protoscott
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4A8ZUIGv5Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4A8ZUIGv5Q)

Hawaii Five-O Ascott House Band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcvo4U33_L4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcvo4U33_L4)

Bonus: Big Chickens!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CUm8ZNSfBM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CUm8ZNSfBM)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIu4AjAXHj4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIu4AjAXHj4)

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on March 06, 2019, 01:10:30 PM
			

			

				So, the chat server utterly collapsed an hour in last night....I just checked in to see this:

(10:01:39) FOT-Bot: Krokodil_Gena logs into the Chat.
(10:01:49) FOT-Bot: fish has been logged out (Timeout).
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(10:01:49) FOT-Bot: fonpr has been logged out (Timeout).
(10:01:49) FOT-Bot: Mr._Truth has been logged out (Timeout).

We got a red "error connection status 503" and it never came back up.

I blame the cold.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on March 06, 2019, 02:37:16 PM
			

			

				And I tried to email the sysop:

Sorry, we were unable to deliver your message to the following address.

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				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on March 09, 2019, 01:42:59 PM
			

			

				Heh Krok, 

Good to see you back and contributing. I am off chat for the time being, as I am occupied with life stuff. At least I can hear the show in retrospect on the pod-o-matic.

Dammit
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on March 12, 2019, 07:08:45 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on March 06, 2019, 02:37:16 PM
And I tried to email the sysop:

Sorry, we were unable to deliver your message to the following address.

<webmaster@friendsoftom.com>:


And it's still down as of midnight, Eastern Standard Time 3-06-19.
Krokodil_Gena,boardie

Working now, Krok!

(19:05:44) FOT-Bot: fonpr logs into the Chat.
(19:05:54) FOT-Bot: Krokodil_Gena has been logged out (Timeout).
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				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on March 20, 2019, 11:58:27 AM
			

			

				Tom's discovery of a murder plot in Dudio's gun commercial.

It's that kind of insight we've come to expect from the Best Show. 

Good show!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on April 04, 2019, 09:00:54 AM
			

			

				Worst: Discovering that Tom is having the same videos promoted to his youtube feed as I do in mine.


Creepy algorithmic coincidence. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on April 17, 2019, 06:30:37 PM
			

			

				I feel like the e-cigs for legs guy called just to show the newly re-emerged James how it's done.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on May 14, 2019, 09:03:31 PM
			

			

				While verifying the Robert Palmer cover of "New Day Rising" exists, I came across this:




http://youtu.be/-eU6aJ1SCNk?t=49 (http://youtu.be/-eU6aJ1SCNk?t=49)


https://youtu.be/-eU6aJ1SCNk?t=49 (https://youtu.be/-eU6aJ1SCNk?t=49)

The Super Chunk's drummer playing a different instrument.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Vinyl.Score on May 15, 2019, 01:05:15 PM
			

			

				Wait whaaaaat, Jon is a real musician now...
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: FredN. on May 20, 2019, 09:15:21 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bull Shannon on April 17, 2019, 06:30:37 PM
I feel like the e-cigs for legs guy called just to show the newly re-emerged James how it's done.

Ha! That could probably be true!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on May 23, 2019, 12:59:40 PM
			

			

				E-Cigs v. Kazoo Douche: Dawn Of Annoyance
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: leeharveyosmond on May 24, 2019, 10:48:49 PM
			

			

				e-cigs rules b*tch
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on May 25, 2019, 02:58:11 AM
			

			

				I am behind but last week's Porno Home Companion was...genius. It reminded me of the Clown Scene from Groove Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCUz6aS2wKM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCUz6aS2wKM)






			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Carver on May 26, 2019, 11:55:13 AM
			

			

				 I think I caused a worst moment on the bonus Best Show from last night.  
Vegas and Punk Rock Bowling made me get the gumption to call for the first time ever.  I thought the bar was quiet enough for me to hear. It was not.  I said is this Tom? a bunch and he hung up.  I think. I couldn't hear the other end at all.  I hope it was Mike and not live.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Vinyl.Score on May 29, 2019, 06:15:01 AM
			

			

				Phoning from a bar is never a good idea
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on June 05, 2019, 02:16:15 PM
			

			

				Worst of the pretaped show: when my wireless router brainfarted so we lost a classical chat discussion of the difference between Gyros, Shawarmas, and Donairs..... plus the pupu platter versus the garbage plate. 

All that remains:

(19:18:25) Krokodil_Gena: The Poo Poo platters they serve in South Street "Chinese" restaurants in Philadelphia sound like the garbage plate, but "Chinese."
(19:18:34) swac: Someday I'll have a garbage plate.
(19:18:45) swac: We have the donair, a.k.a. the garbage pita.
(19:22:22) Krokodil_Gena: The Donair/Shawarma is not that bad. The thing in Philadelpha is chicken and meat dumplings in a large pile which you split with somebody. No vegetables.
(19:22:55) fish: @Krok what is THAT?
(19:23:13) fish: you mean cheesesteak?
(19:24:16) Krokodil_Gena: The Poo Poo platter or the Donair/Shawarma/Gyro?
(19:24:31) swac: shawarma good, donair ... not.
(19:26:31) Krokodil_Gena: So what is the greatest difference between the Shawarma and the Donair? I've had Gyros and Shawarmas.
(19:27:13) swac: Different sauces, and shawarma is usually chicken or lamb, is it not?
(19:28:03) swac: Donair uses a huge rotisserie loaf of mystery meat, and there's the sauce, which is evaporated or condensed milk and vinegar.
(19:28:47) fish: oh, I wouldn't think of a pupu platter as a Philly thing tho.
(19:29:13) swac: Ah, basketball talk.
(19:30:41) Krokodil_Gena: "Donair uses a huge rotisserie loaf of mystery meat, and there's the sauce, which is evaporated or condensed milk and vinegar." THAT's what I've been eating. Maybe we're hicks in California, but that's how they serve both Gyros and Shawarmas out here.
(19:31:20) swac: Donairs and gyros are close, but the meat and sauce aren't quite the same. Usually with shawarma I can identify the meat.
(19:32:31) Krokodil_Gena: (Maybe it has to do with how Lebanese people run both hods [sic] of restaurants out here.)

Notice how I spelled it "Poo Poo", later in I was told it was a Hawai'ian-Chinese thing, skunking my idea that it was Chinese restaurants adapting to the Philadelphia or East Coast market. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on June 05, 2019, 04:04:53 PM
			

			

				My request didn't get played.  :-[
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: tonyh on June 10, 2019, 12:20:46 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on June 05, 2019, 02:16:15 PM
Worst of the pretaped show: when my wireless router brainfarted so we lost a classical chat discussion of the difference between Gyros, Shawarmas, and Donairs..... plus the pupu platter versus the garbage plate. 


Is Donair some sort of weird corruption of Döner? I've never seen it spelled that way before.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on June 23, 2019, 11:10:27 PM
			

			

				The two-hander Of Tim Heidecker and James Adomian absolutely killed me. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Kurz on June 24, 2019, 05:11:01 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: tonyh on June 10, 2019, 12:20:46 PM
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on June 05, 2019, 02:16:15 PM
Worst of the pretaped show: when my wireless router brainfarted so we lost a classical chat discussion of the difference between Gyros, Shawarmas, and Donairs..... plus the pupu platter versus the garbage plate. 


Is Donair some sort of weird corruption of Döner? I've never seen it spelled that way before.
Presumably. Also, all three are the same thing from the vertical rotisserie. Gyros is Greek, Shawarma is Arabic and Döner is Turkish. Sauces and in what it's served differ through local traditions, though by that I mean local as in the place of the restaurant much more than the place of origin.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: FredN. on July 02, 2019, 10:38:16 PM
			

			

				Apparently Matt from Reno (see other thread) is now living in LA part time.
Is he trying to lean back into the Matt Skiba routine?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on July 10, 2019, 12:53:50 AM
			

			

				Boardie ideas for "Mount Douchemore":

I went dark with "Steve Jobs, Anatoly Dyatlov (chief engineer at Chernobyl-4, he pushed it 'till it broke), Henry Kissenger, Benjamin Netanyahu." I wanted them to be technocrats or technologists who are also colossal egotists or screwups - in the case of Kissenger, an un-elected quasi-bureaucrat. Dyatlov didn't see that he was building a feedback loop inside the lowest section of the reactor during the test that ended with Chernobyl-4 going "bang" after midnight.

Fish thought I had crossed the line from douche to a list of warcriminals and people with blood on their hands, so I changed it to:

Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Yakov Smirnov, and Jeffery "Disney kicked me off of voicing a character on Star vs. The Forces of Evil, gave the job to Keith David" Tambor*.

Then there was talk of female douches; I listed "BBQ Becky" and Lisa Lampanelli, fish went with Tomi Lahren.

We need more ideas.

* He also played Georgy Malenkov in Death of Stalin, but he was too intrinsic to the thing to get the #metoo boot. Tambor's character on the Disney cable cartoon was the show's Yoda figure, Glossaryck, and I have to write "was" because the show ended this year.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on July 10, 2019, 09:54:09 PM
			

			

				Oops. Didn't see that you'd already started a list before I posted mine: http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=10643.msg229276#new (http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=10643.msg229276#new)


Apologies, Krok!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on July 12, 2019, 10:56:06 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Dammit on July 10, 2019, 09:54:09 PM
Oops. Didn't see that you'd already started a list before I posted mine: http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=10643.msg229276#new (http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php?topic=10643.msg229276#new)


Apologies, Krok!

I see this as a wide-open thing, because I'm looking for ideas.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on July 17, 2019, 12:22:21 AM
			

			

				Tom revealed that his bit next week is "designing the worst music festival" - in the chat I came up with:

....Crazy Town. They have a tent where bands only play covers of Squeeze, that Doug Yule "Velvet Underground" album where Ian Paice drummed instead of Mo Tucker, and Willie Alexander and Walter Powers had been sent home (the record was recorded in Britain.)

Tom came up with Kid Rock and Guy Fieri dueting/jamming out. I could see Crazy Town doing something with White Town and the Sneaker Pimps....I don't know what that thing would be, but it would rival Oasis' Be Here Now in overload, just watch.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Aaron from Chicago on July 23, 2019, 11:48:57 PM
			

			

				In tonight's episode I called in and said I'd never forgive Tom if he cancelled the show, as a bit. I thought it would be kind of funny since everyone else was being supportive and reasonable to just go totally over the top petulant about it. I was trying to be kind of deadpan with it so the contrast between with what I was saying would give away that it was a joke, but it fell flat. So I just wanted Tom to know that I do think it's his prerogative if he needs to take a break, obviously. If anybody reading this can tell him, I'd appreciate it.

Edit: Nevermind I talked to the producer about it and he said he'd let Tom know. I might be overreacting but Tom's had it so rough lately that I was stricken with guilt just from the possibility I might've added to that in a small way.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on July 25, 2019, 12:06:53 PM
			

			

				We are with you, Tom. Loss is hard. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on July 30, 2019, 11:38:02 PM
			

			

				To answer fonpr's question on the chat tonight, Tom had this small meltdown on Twitter last week, proving that the blue bird website is the Devil's Playground.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 31, 2019, 07:24:51 AM
			

			

				When you start to pay attention to the imagery associated with a certain subset of “vape lyfe” — the culture of the connoisseurs of e-juice, the Juul enthusiasts who hang out in the lounges or stream videos of vape trick masters and “cloud chasers” on YouTube — the aesthetic, from the store signage down to the brightly labeled glass bottles, is surprisingly consistent anarchy: the same boardwalk/strip mall vibe, with some ska/punk/hardcore elements and, at times, a nightmare cartoonishness. In fact, it calls to mind Allen’s arguably best-known work, which would come years later: Gritty, the beloved orange, googly-eyed, unhinged mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on July 31, 2019, 07:27:43 AM
			

			

				A Reddit thread from three years ago asks “Juggalo Vapers” for advice on which vaping devices to bring to the Gathering that won’t get ruined by Faygo showers, an ICP tradition of spraying the crowd with the retro soft drink during concerts. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on August 03, 2019, 12:58:07 AM
			

			

				Anybody know the article that Nick Cave wrote that Tom mentioned? 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flood on August 03, 2019, 04:04:57 PM
			

			

				A bit late, but I only now got to check out the show in which Tom kept bringing up his "Twitter meltdown", and I could not for the life of me figure out what he actually referred to. I gots to say, it added to the mystery.  :D
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show 

				Post by: fonpr on August 04, 2019, 04:51:10 PM
			

			

				 I enjoyed Mike and Tom just talking part from last Tuesday haven't finished the episode yet.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on August 06, 2019, 04:22:49 AM
			

			

				I want to see that movie that Tom brought up: Barry Lyndon.

Why, I think that I'll do so. 

It really sounds like Tom's spirits are up on the last few podcasts. 

He's his normal down-trodden, Übermensch self again.  
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show 

				Post by: Dammit on August 06, 2019, 04:25:12 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: fonpr on August 04, 2019, 04:51:10 PM
 I enjoyed Mike and Tom just talking part from last Tuesday haven't finished the episode yet.

Yeah, me too. They even worked in Hitchcock and Freud for a bit. 

It was a really lowbrow-high brow intellectual discussion. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show 

				Post by: fonpr on August 06, 2019, 04:39:49 PM
			

			

				
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It was a really lowbrow-high brow intellectual discussion.
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The best kind.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Aaron from Chicago on August 08, 2019, 12:29:49 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flood on August 03, 2019, 04:04:57 PM
A bit late, but I only now got to check out the show in which Tom kept bringing up his "Twitter meltdown", and I could not for the life of me figure out what he actually referred to. I gots to say, it added to the mystery.  :D

He deleted it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Aaron from Chicago on August 11, 2019, 03:23:02 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on July 30, 2019, 11:38:02 PM
To answer fonpr's question on the chat tonight, Tom had this small meltdown on Twitter last week, proving that the blue bird website is the Devil's Playground.

What's the chat?
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mnstrfrc on August 13, 2019, 01:48:48 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Aaron from Chicago on August 11, 2019, 03:23:02 PM
What's the chat?

There's a chat connected to the forum that takes place during the live show. It's often populated by FOT celebs. It's super fun
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on November 11, 2020, 05:08:18 PM
			

			

				....aaand The Show is back. Highlight: the Oreo Woman returned and Tom talked about insane Oreo flavors. Not a personal fan of the idea of "Toilet" flavor, but this year has been in the crapper, so I see where Tom is thinking. Also Wurster called TWICE!

Lowlight: the idea that everybody is on "one strike" -- all of the crew, the callers, Tom himself. He's putting a lot of pressure on himself to make the "Best Show" something different and fantastic. I think that will come without pressure. I was tempted to call, but I might demolish things if it isn't at the right time. Dave from Knoxville needs to go it first.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: fonpr on November 21, 2020, 07:23:41 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on November 11, 2020, 05:08:18 PM
Dave from Knoxville needs to go it first.

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on November 21, 2020, 09:24:43 PM
			

			

				"Dave from Knoxville needs to go it first."

I should have proofread before posting, but the thought behind it is true.....Fredericks, you need to call in the next episode. Or Dave. Or E-Cigs for Legs. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on December 02, 2020, 09:03:52 PM
			

			

				buffcoat, Dammit, fonpr, we need to keep this thread going and I don't want this board to become the "Gennady the Crocodile" show. Post away.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on December 02, 2020, 11:46:27 PM
			

			

				I liked the Wurster call. I think the last two weeks' calls have been really good. 

Still listening to the rest of the show. Never got into Sonic Youth but I'm preliminarily interested in what Kim Gordon has to say.


			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mnstrfrc on December 07, 2020, 01:26:15 PM
			

			

				The Kim Gordon episode was an all time great episode. The Wurster call was hilarious. The Dudio impression as well. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on December 09, 2020, 12:19:48 AM
			

			

				I call in, Tom ends the show, Brett forgets I'm on hold! Calling about this: https://archive.org/details/RadioMorania
namely the song that plays 17:48 minutes in. I cannot find this song on any lyrics website...."I'm searching for a patched quilt" seems* to be a lyric on the chorus. Ring any bells to anybody here?


* The trick is that the song is playing on a fictitious shortwave station from "Morania" a Anarcho-Monarchist country somewhere in Europe. The whole thing was actually a reel-to-reel tape put together by a ham radio guy, Gary Bourgeois (not the sound guy who is still alive), back in 1969-ish. He used multitrack recording to get the actual shortwave band noise down, and the audio begins to slightly echo off and on or gets slightly tinny for short periods like an actual shotwave broadcast.....then he reduced it to two-track mono like a good off-air recording! Bourgeois later got into microwave TV in the 1980s, ran his own shows on satellite broadcasting on C-band TV.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on December 16, 2020, 02:47:53 PM
			

			

				Tried to call in AGAIN last night to present the song question and my sequel idea and it was already full-up, repeatedly called....no dice.

Sequel ideas: 

Rocky vs. Rambo....I've joked about that for years, but if you used CGI it would look like goofy fun, a "de-aged" Stallone playing both Rocky Balboa and John Rambo. Both characters haunted by their ghosts; Rambo by Col. Trautman (Richard Krenna) and the logging country sheriff played by Brian Dennehy in "First Blood"; Rocky by Mickey and Adrian. Are they actual ghosts or just PTSD delusions? I haven't decided. Will Rambo box Rocky, or will they duel it out in the urban wasteland of North Philadelphia? I haven't decided. I think the title alone would get people into theaters/streaming it on decent-sized TVs.


There was a satirical novel from György Dalos titled "1985: A historical report (Hongkong 2036) from the Hungarian of ***" Which was released in America as "1985: The Year Big Brother Dies". I think we should make it as a film sequel to the 1984 version of "1984", same run-down British areas, different cast because Richard Burton and John Hurt are dead. The blurb from "Goodreads": 

January 3, 1985. The announcement comes over the telescreen: Big Brother is dead. His empire, Oceania, has been defeated in a disastrous air battle and is no more. Only two great powers remain: Eurasia and Eastasia. Behind the scenes Big Sister (Big Brother's widow) struggles with the Thought Police and the army for power, while elsewhere the winds of reform sweep through the remnants of Oceania.....Everywhere, under the bitingly humorous hand of György Dalos, George Orwell's chilling world of "1984" seems to be experiencing a thaw, as Orwell's tortured lovers Smith and Julia, O'Brien the Thought Policeman, Ampleforth the hack poet, and Syme the cynical philologist come alive again. However, when the thaw becomes a revolution as the proles get involved, the now-friendly neighboring empire Eurasia steps in to "restore order."

The book was published in America in 1984 and underground in Hungary in the early 1982 or 1983. The model is a mix of the death of Stalin in 1953, Prague Spring (1968) and the Vietnamese takeover of Democratic Kampuchea (Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge) in 1979 after three years of off-and-on border skirmishes between the DK military (more of a heavy militia with a tiny jet fighter-bomber "air force"*) and the superior Vietnamese forces. It turns out that Airstrip One (Britain) was cut off from the American landmass a while ago and "1984" took place in a semi-rump state. I think you could make the novel work as a film, but you would have re-arrange the structure a smidge for a visual medium.


Written while listening to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LY3ftiLqmE (17 minute version of "Elgia" by New Order)
Also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNM_ekVl3gI  ("Rumors" by Fleetwood Mac)

* The dirty secret of the Red Khmer/Khmer Rouge was that they were started with help of the North Vietnamese in the early 1960s as the "Indochinese Communist Party", and after their victory/American withdrawal from Cambodia and the collapse of the Lon Nol government, the Chinese (still in the middle of the Cultural Revolution) backed Pol Pot to the nines. This meant they got Chinese heavy artillery, rocket launchers, and Shenyang knockoffs of the MiG-19 and MiG-21 jet fighter-bombers. The Vietnamese found all that stuff when they took Phnom Penh, the capitol of the country. They also found freshly shot bodies at 
S-21 prison camp, the former Lutheran girls school called "Tuol Sleng" or Strychnine Hill, which is now a museum. All of it was a propaganda bonanza for the Vietnamese, who made films of the material, the prison camp and its endless photos of people they shot, etc. Journalist John Pilger, walking through the semi-jungle-overrun city in 1979, found banknotes printed by the DK government rotting in the gutters. They had printed money for the entire country to restart a cash economy, and the Vietnamese had blown up the warehouse the money was stored in, and it blew in the wind and rain.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on December 24, 2020, 11:06:49 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on December 16, 2020, 02:47:53 PM

* The dirty secret of the Red Khmer/Khmer Rouge was that they were started with help of the North Vietnamese in the early 1960s as the "Indochinese Communist Party", and after their victory/American withdrawal from Cambodia and the collapse of the Lon Nol government, the Chinese (still in the middle of the Cultural Revolution) backed Pol Pot to the nines. 

Reminded me of Ginsberg's CIA Dope Calypso...
https://youtu.be/bMbVMtNptAo

Heh...there was a Part Two, too. https://youtu.be/-rTnTsi4c4I
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: hairdryer on January 22, 2021, 08:00:31 PM
			

			

				It  breaks my heart to say this but the NJ Weed Strain ep from two weeks ago might be the worst episode of all time.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Joe Rogaine on January 27, 2021, 09:43:22 PM
			

			

				Where can I find a playlist of yesterdays show I was wondering what the last song was that he played at the start of the show

			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on February 02, 2021, 02:24:49 PM
			

			

				Shoot, I forget the name of the caller, but the woman alternately praising and teasing Tom was a grade-a call. I'm glad there are plenty of nice guy callers on the show, but it's always great when someone gives Tom the business.

I wonder if Tom will ever end up moving the show time to 9pm PST; I feel like the late-night vibe is missing from the show and more weirdos might come out for it.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: heliumsocket on February 08, 2021, 12:20:23 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: hairdryer on January 22, 2021, 08:00:31 PM
It  breaks my heart to say this but the NJ Weed Strain ep from two weeks ago might be the worst episode of all time.
Why? I haven’t been able to listen to the last few eps.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on February 18, 2021, 01:33:43 PM
			

			

				WE *clap* NEED *clap* OLD *clap* TIMERS *clap* CALLING *clap* IN!!!

FREDERICKS, CALL!

DAMMIT, CALL!

JASON FROM KNOXVILLE! F--KIN' CALL!!

We need SPIKE on THE PHONE, STAT!

The dude they have working phones did not recognize me, I called in Tues and hung up in frustration. 
TO ANY BEST SHOW STAFF: I will use the NATO phonetic phrase "Kilo Six Uniform Alpha Alpha" as verification....because if I say "Krokodil Gena from the board" they say "Who?" It's my bit to say "the Board has come in from the Cold" to Tom when I start.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on February 23, 2021, 10:53:03 PM
			

			

				In the Wurster call his magician character says "Sorry gentlemen I have to give birth to a Styx fan" as a metaphor for going to the bathroom during his FBI story. I have never heard that expression in my life, and I've heard a zillion of 'em.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: offthechain on February 25, 2021, 10:05:57 AM
			

			

				Was this week the first-ever F-bomb by a Wurster character? (at 1:39:48)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on March 12, 2021, 02:16:39 PM
			

			

				This was the first Wurster call I didn't recognize right off the bat; it wasn't until he started talking about There Will Be Blood being about a really big hat that I realized it was him.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flat1ander on March 13, 2021, 02:29:37 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Bull Shannon on March 12, 2021, 02:16:39 PM
This was the first Wurster call I didn't recognize right off the bat; it wasn't until he started talking about There Will Be Blood being about a really big hat that I realized it was him.

Funny to hear you say that because I had the exact same experience with that call.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Flat1ander on March 17, 2021, 12:07:13 PM
			

			

				I think it's been three calls in a row where Wurster throws in one F bomb for what seems like pure shock value. Cursing on the best show... what a world!
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Dammit on March 17, 2021, 12:19:29 PM
			

			

				I hear Mike's chuckle in my head every time an f-bomb is dropped accidently on purpose. 

The Dice Clay appearance was quite arresting - I am surprised Mike didn't have a coronary. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on April 01, 2021, 03:34:11 AM
			

			

				
Quote from: Flat1ander on March 17, 2021, 12:07:13 PM
I think it's been three calls in a row where Wurster throws in one F bomb for what seems like pure shock value. Cursing on the best show... what a world!

He cursed this week, quick "f'ing" and that was it. Cussin' is the new norm from the FPs I guess....
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on June 23, 2021, 04:11:13 PM
			

			

				We've been getting fewer callers. Tom quit 40 minutes early last night.

(Man....this board is dead.)
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: buffcoat on June 25, 2021, 02:25:53 PM
			

			

				
Quote from: Krokodil_Gena on June 23, 2021, 04:11:13 PM
We've been getting fewer callers. Tom quit 40 minutes early last night.

(Man....this board is dead.)

I think the main point of it being back is so people who are interested can look stuff up or review the scope of fan reaction to the show over the years it was up. Boards 1 and 2 are gone forever, except for a few scraps.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Bull Shannon on July 30, 2021, 04:25:07 PM
			

			

				Loved the guy asking if Mike could take a break for a couple weeks. Can't say I disagree; his pizza grease story was gross (not for its content, for how gleeful Mike was to tell it).
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: mnstrfrc on August 03, 2021, 12:07:20 PM
			

			

				He might need a few weeks on the bench to get his head together. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: JeffertonFromTX on September 08, 2021, 12:38:48 AM
			

			

				I am finally catching up now again after a little bit away. I’m on the first part of the crabapple list and I was dying at the BREYTT zinger and how much it cracked Tom and everyone up. 
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: YuriDedman on May 24, 2022, 11:26:15 PM
			

			

				WORST:
Jason's audio incompetence.
Everyone talking over each other.
The gross dude talking about candy - at least it wasn't wrestling again - until the boredom drove Pat to read a dictionary.
The kid giving a concert report.

This was a bad one.
			

			

				Title: Re: The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

				Post by: Krokodil_Gena on October 12, 2022, 03:08:58 PM
			

			

				2:22:51 I call again and get GOMPed.
NEVER tell Tommy to go to the Salton Sea, even for a larf!